[2026-05-06 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Work suspension in Cebu City for Asean event announced

Snippet: CEBU CITY — Mayor Nestor Archival announced the suspension of work in the city from Tuesday, May 6, to Friday, May 8, reversing his earlier statement that ruled out a blanket halt during the Asean Summit here.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/regions/work-suspension-in-cebu-city-for-asean-event-announced/2336725

[2026-05-06 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PNP reports no threats during BARMM COC filing period

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported no threats during the certificate of candidacy (COC) filing period for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474425/pnp-reports-no-threats-during-barmm-coc-filing-period/

[2026-05-06 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH unemployment rate dips in March

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The number of unemployed Filipinos dipped in March as labor market conditions slightly improved, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/business/ph-unemployment-rate-dips-in-march/2336710

[2026-05-06 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [ANN] Philippine jeepneys as a social space

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) -- Jeepneys trace their roots all the way back to the aftermath of World War 2, when surplus American military jeeps were left behind in the Philippines. These vehicles were extended, reworked, and adapted to carry more passengers, and turned into a form of accessible and distinctly local public transport.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731761

[2026-05-06 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala guaranteed P1.1M prize money at Italian Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala will bag at least €15,815 (euros) or more than P1.1 million at the WTA 1000 Italian Open.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/sports/alex-eala-guaranteed-p11m-prize-money-at-italian-open/2336706

[2026-05-06 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN leaders under pressure to address economic fallout of Iran conflict

Snippet: A vendor selling vegetables tends to customers at a public market in Manila, the Philippines. Rising prices of basic goods will be in the spotlight at the ASEAN summit in the Philippine city of Cebu this week. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/location/southeast-asia/asean-leaders-under-pressure-to-address-economic-fallout-of-iran-conflict

[2026-05-06 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN leaders under pressure to address economic fallout of Iran conflict

Snippet: A vendor selling vegetables tends to customers at a public market in Manila, the Philippines. Rising prices of basic goods will be in the spotlight at the ASEAN summit in the Philippine city of Cebu this week. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/asean-leaders-under-pressure-to-address-economic-fallout-of-iran-conflict2

[2026-05-06 10:38 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Resort-related cyber fraud threatens Batangas tourism

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/resort-cyber-fraud-threatens-batangas-tourism/

[2026-05-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [In-depth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Congressmen Dy, Marcos have Kalinga bill for the oil crisis. Will it work?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/kalinga-bill-work-bojie-dy-sandro-marcos-oil-crisis/

[2026-05-06 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Data and Documents] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: IN NUMBERS: What impeachment hearings unveiled about Sara Duterte’s wealth

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/sara-duterte-wealth-findings-house-impeachment-hearings/

[2026-05-06 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sotto to reply soon on indirect contempt case filed against him

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III would reply soon to the Supreme Court's order directing the senator to reply on the indirect contempt case filed against.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/sotto-to-reply-soon-on-indirect-contempt-case-filed-against-him/2336484

[2026-05-06 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace: Sara's 2028 polls prayer 'baseless, intrigue'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday likened Vice President Sara Duterte to her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying both were experts in sowing intrigues.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/palace-saras-2028-polls-prayer-baseless-intrigue/2336467

[2026-05-06 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House okays bill further protecting women vs discrimination in employment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill 7704 which aimed to further protect women against discrimination in employment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/national/house-okays-bill-further-protecting-women-vs-discrimination-in-employment/2336454

[2026-05-06 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan moves toward exporting surplus destroyers to Philippines

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro May 5 in Manilla. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-moves-toward-exporting-surplus-destroyers-to-philippines

[2026-05-06 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Leviste accuses Executive Secretary Recto of spending billions for campaign of wife

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has accused Executive Secretaty Ralph Recto of receiving P2 billion pesos from CWS (Construction Workers Solidarity) Partylist Rep. Edwin Gardiola to fund the campaign of her wife, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and her son, defeated Vice Gubernatorial bet Luis Manzano.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/leviste-accuses-executive-secretary-recto-of-spending-billions-for-campaign-of-wife/2336434

[2026-05-06 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LPA enters PAR

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/lpa-enters-par/2336404

[2026-05-06 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comelec to rule on fate of MILF's UBJP this week

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/regions/comelec-to-rule-on-fate-of-milfs-ubjp-this-week/2336297

[2026-05-06 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: President, Imee have not spoken for almost 3 years

Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed his estrangement from older sister Sen. Imee Marcos, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/national/president-imee-have-not-spoken-for-almost-3-years/2335587

[2026-05-06 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMHCC appoints Sherwin Lucas as general manager

Snippet: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) announces the appointment of Sherwin Lucas as General Manager of SMX Convention Center Manila and SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCite), the company’s new landmark venue which is slated to open in 2027 within the Mall of Asia Complex.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/tmt-newswire/smhcc-appoints-sherwin-lucas-as-general-manager/2335742

[2026-05-06 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Joshua and Ivana test love’s limits

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/joshua-and-ivana-test-loves-limits/2335791

[2026-05-06 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: On Philippines indivisible

Snippet: FIRST time out, we called, it’s high time President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was stopped in his binge of ceding Philippine territory. That was in connection with the Pax Silica Initiative announced as having been launched by the United States and the Philippines. The announcement was made in a directive by US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg on April 16, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/opinion/columns/on-philippines-indivisible/2336218

[2026-05-06 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila Bay is healing despite us

Snippet: WHATEVER we’ve been doing seems to be working. Manila Bay is getting cleaner. This is according to a three-year survey of the Manila Bay coastline funded by Korea. Credit can be given to the intensified cleanup campaigns by government and the private sector, stronger enforcement of solid waste management laws, and heightened public awareness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/opinion/columns/manila-bay-is-healing-despite-us/2336266

[2026-05-06 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crime series ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence’ set for 2026 release

Snippet: A crime drama series centered on the Philippine drug war is set for release in 2026, with the show now in the final stages of post-production.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/crime-series-drug-war-a-conspiracy-of-silence-set-for-2026-release/2335774

[2026-05-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila Hearing Aid, World Vision, Phonak empower children

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/tmt-newswire/manila-hearing-aid-world-vision-phonak-empower-children/2335738

[2026-05-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sulchenko rules time trial Tour of Luzon Stage 7

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/sports/sulchenko-rules-time-trial-tour-of-luzon-stage-7/2335799

[2026-05-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders DA to lower rice prices

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/national/marcos-orders-da-to-lower-rice-prices/2336347

[2026-05-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Metro Manila office market improves in Q1

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/business/top-business/metro-manila-office-market-improves-in-q1/2336215

[2026-05-06 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House okays proposed Nat'l Land Use Act

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the proposed National Land Use Act, a priority bill of the Marcos administration.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/national/house-okays-proposed-natl-land-use-act/2336375

[2026-05-06 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnolia overcomes Bol Bol’s 53, raps TNT to boost playoff hopes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia dictated the tempo from the get-go and managed to overcome Bol Bol’s unstoppable scoring night to beat TNT, 106-94, revitalizing its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes in the process on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/magnolia-overcomes-bol-bols-53-raps-tnt-to-boost-playoff-hopes/2336351

[2026-05-06 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: HEADLINES: ICC won’t drop case vs Duterte – VP Sara | May 6, 2026

Snippet: Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/headlines-icc-wont-drop-case-vs-duterte-vp-sara-may-6-2026/2336364

[2026-05-06 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters, and agreed to start talks on a weapons transfer pact that will allow Tokyo to provide used destroyers to Manila’s navy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/world/japan-and-philippines-agree-to-weapons-pact-talks-as-chinas-coercive-activities-cause-alarm/2336349

[2026-05-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Recto hits back at “bitter brat” Leviste

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The verbal tussle between Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste continues as the former unloaded one accusation after another against the neophyte lawmaker.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/recto-hits-back-at-bitter-brat-leviste/2336328

[2026-05-06 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No winners in Ultra Lotto 6/58, 6/49 Lotto, 6/42 Lotto draws for May 5, 2026

Snippet: There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 on Tuesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/no-winners-in-ultra-lotto-658-649-lotto-642-lotto-draws-for-may-5-2026/2336345

[2026-05-05 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bulacan thwarts Sarangani regains traction in MPBL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bulacan Kuyas foiled the Sarangani 10ACT Marlins' final assault to prevail, 80-76, on Tuesday and regain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/bulacan-thwarts-sarangani-regains-traction-in-mpbl/2336163

[2026-05-05 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NLEX seals top seed in playoffs, outlasts Titan Ultra in OT

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX shook off a pesky Titan Ultra challenge with a 123-112 overtime win to seal the top seed entering the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/nlex-seals-top-seed-in-playoffs-outlasts-titan-ultra-in-ot/2336158

[2026-05-05 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House okays bill expanding 4Ps

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 8647 which aimed to expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/national/house-okays-bill-expanding-4ps/2336155

[2026-05-05 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House refers impeachment articles to rules panel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday evening referred to its Committee on Rules the impeachment articles endorsed by the House Committee on Justice against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/national/house-refers-impeachment-articles-to-rules-panel/2336153

[2026-05-05 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Expansion of danger zone around Mayon needs to be studied — DOST

Snippet: Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. says the expansion of the danger zones in Bicol needs to be assessed further as Mayon continues its non-explosive eruption. In an interview with _The Manila Times_, Solidum said that proposals to extend the six-kilometer permanent danger zone around the Mayon Volcano hinged on whether the accumulated volume of deposit on the volcano’s slopes was sufficient to travel further.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/videos/watch-expansion-of-danger-zone-around-mayon-needs-to-be-studied-dost/2336050

[2026-05-05 22:50 UTC+10:00] [Overseas Filipinos] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship with 38 Filipino crew: What we know so far

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/hantavirus-outbreak-mv-hondius-ship-ofw-crew-may-2026/

[2026-05-05 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Asean Summit to focus on energy security, Mideast crisis, other challenges

Snippet: Refocusing on key regional concerns, Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez says the 48th Asean Summit 2026 will center on pressing issues such as energy security and the Middle East crisis, alongside other urgent geopolitical and economic challenges facing Southeast Asia. Gomez told the media on Ma5, 2026 that the agenda was realigned under the initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in the context of the State of National Energy Emergency, with austerity measures integrated into summit preparations to

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/videos/watch-asean-summit-to-focus-on-energy-security-mideast-crisis-other-challenges/2335999

[2026-05-05 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims

Snippet: Duterte-Carpio’s camp has accused administration allies of pressuring legislators to support the impeachment or risk withdrawal of funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352525/philippine-vp-sara-dutertes-impeachment-case-heads-plenary-vote-amid-coercion-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 22:25 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims

Snippet: Duterte-Carpio’s camp has accused administration allies of pressuring legislators to support the impeachment or risk withdrawal of funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352525/philippine-vp-sara-dutertes-impeachment-case-heads-plenary-vote-amid-coercion-claims

[2026-05-05 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Lacson defends flood control probe report amid lack of support from colleagues

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/senator-ping-lacson-defends-flood-control-investigation-report/

[2026-05-05 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Intl media center opens in Lapu-Lapu City ahead of 48th Asean Summit

Snippet: The International Media Center (IMC) opens at the Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City on May 5, 2026 ahead of the 48th Asean Summit 2026, serving as the main hub for local and international press coverage of the regional gathering. The facility is expected to cater to around a thousand local and foreign media, providing workspace, connectivity, and support services for live coverage of summit-related events.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/videos/watch-intl-media-center-opens-in-lapu-lapu-city-ahead-of-48th-asean-summit/2335981

[2026-05-05 21:59 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For Cebu experts, ASEAN Summit talks must target energy resiliency

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-experts-asean-summit-energy-talks/

[2026-05-05 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NSC: No return to peace talks with Reds

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday rejected any move to revive peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army–National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), saying that such talks no longer reflect the will or interests of the Filipino people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/nsc-no-return-to-peace-talks-with-reds/2335899

[2026-05-05 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Monitoring group: 5th BARMM polls postponement to affect peace process

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) believes that the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections should proceed as scheduled on September 14 this year.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474355/fwd-tpmt-says-further-postponement-of-barmm-polls-will-undermine-democratic-peace-process/

[2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders lower rice prices

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/videos/marcos-orders-lower-rice-prices/2335773

[2026-05-05 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Imee Marcos calls for amendment of Epira law to stop Meralco’s inflated charges

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos called for the immediate amendment of the Electric Power Industry Reform (Epira) law to stop the exorbitant charges imposed by Meralco on its consumers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/imee-marcos-calls-for-amendment-of-epira-law-to-stop-meralcos-inflated-charges/2335898

[2026-05-05 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BOC seizes ₱136.92M smuggled goods

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs has intercepted 25 container vans loaded with misdeclared and illegal goods worth an estimated ₱136.92 million at the Port of Manila, marking another aggressive strike against smuggling operations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/boc-seizes-13692m-smuggled-goods/2335735