Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE were times during exam week in my college days (2001-2005) that I wished I did not have to take the required Math and Natural Sciences general education courses because although I love math and science, math and science don’t love me back. Kidding aside, my reasoning is that I wished I would just take courses that were relevant to my field which is history.
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[2026-05-05 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE negative aura and political toxicity are so pervasive and demoralizing that many Filipinos have become skeptical about the country’s future. Only a few see any silver lining amid the rising cost of living, widespread corruption, inefficiencies in government and poor leadership. Yet despite the gloom, there are at least 10 things we should feel happy about.
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[2026-05-05 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ABOUT two weeks ago, the House Committee on Justice conducted a hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, zeroing in on her statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) and her alleged bank transactions validated by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
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[2026-05-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-05 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon on Monday blasted the Supreme Court for its “much-delayed” ruling that voided the 2018 dismissal of former overall deputy ombudsman Arthur Carandang by then president Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-05-05 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — Over 800 combined Philippine, United States and Japanese forces on Monday (May 4) showed a massive display of integrated firepower in intercepting targets from air, land and sea during a coastal defense wargame as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026.
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[2026-05-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1981 or the proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act (BEVPA) seeking to decongest public schools.
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[2026-05-05 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto on Monday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-05-05 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1432 or the proposed People's Freedom of Information Act (PFIA) providing access to official government records.
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[2026-05-05 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed Senate Bill (SB) 2076 that will remove the value-added tax (VAT) on systems loss charges currently being passed on to consumers’ monthly electricity bills.
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[2026-05-05 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 200,000 people in 124 villages in the northeastern Philippines were affected and over 5,400 fled massive plumes of ash that billowed from Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, officials said Monday.
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[2026-05-05 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said focus crimes declined by 30% from January to April 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, citing the impact of its “Safer Cities” initiative.
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[2026-05-04 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte, filed a reply affidavit to the counteraffidavit of Ramil Madriaga, who claimed that he was Duterte's bagman, at the Taguig City Prosecutor's Office on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson held a press briefing on Monday to denounce Ramil Madriaga, Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged bagman, calling him a professional scammer with a history of fraudulent activities.
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[2026-05-04 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A food-grade plastic recycling firm is set to open the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle-to-bottle facility in Visayas and Mindanao in the third quarter of 2026.
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[2026-05-04 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — The military exercise being conducted by the Philippines, United States and allied partners in northern Luzon does not target anyone and is not in preparation for any possible foreign invasion, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday.
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[2026-05-04 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Volcanoes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Eyewitness video showed large ash clouds billowing from the Mayon volcano on Luzon island in the Philippines over the weekend. Emergency services issued alerts to nearby towns and more than 5,450 fled to emergency shelters.
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[2026-05-04 21:11 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
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[2026-05-04 20:52 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – With millions of young users worldwide, Roblox has become one of the most popular online platforms for children — a sprawling virtual space where users can create games, socialize, and explore user-generated worlds. But alongside its rapid growth are mounting concerns over safety, exposure, and the kinds of content children may encounter.
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[2026-05-04 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will face Polish Magdalena French at the WTA 1000 Italian Open first round likely set on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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[2026-05-04 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-05-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-04 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GOVERNMENT leaders from Southeast Asia and European business executives will gather in Cebu on May 5, Tuesday, for the inaugural Asean-EU Sustainability Summit, where discussions will center on economic resilience, sustainable growth, and the region’s worsening energy crisis.
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[2026-05-04 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Battling sweltering heat and the punishing layout of Sherwood Hills, a new wave of contenders stepped into the spotlight as Race Manhit and Georgina Handog seized control of their respective divisions, while Tristan Padilla sustained his red-hot form to headline the opening round of the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship in Cavite on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Robinhood Padilla said that the minority bloc will oppose the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court if the articles of impeachment (AI) against Vice President Sara Duterte is transmitted to the chamber.
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[2026-05-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-04 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-04 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Battling sweltering heat and the punishing layout of Sherwood Hills, a new wave of contenders stepped into the spotlight as Asher Abad and Race Manhit seized control of their respective divisions, while Tristan Padilla sustained his red-hot form to headline the opening round of the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship in Cavite on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice wants former Interior secretary Manuel Roxas to run for president in 2028.
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[2026-05-04 17:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: WEST PHILIPPINE SEA – The Atin Ito Coalition successfully completed its 4th civilian mission, with Philippine Coast Guard escorting it to ensure safety heading back to Manila as two Chinese Coast Guard vessels were shadowing the MV Kapital Felix Oca on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Diesel and gasoline prices will go up on Tuesday, May 5, while kerosene prices will decrease, oil companies said on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-04 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-05-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
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[2026-05-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
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[2026-05-04 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the inauguration of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) Subsection 3, a a 7.88 km stretch of road connecting the Silang Interchange to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias City. It is expected to cut travel time between Biñan City, Laguna, and General Trias, Cavite, from one hour to 26 minutes.
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[2026-05-04 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Even with just eight players competing on Sunday, Barangay Ginebra showed grit fighting through adversity, while coach Tim Cone managed to draw out a gem of a game from seldom-used gunner Ralph Cu in the most crucial point of the team’s PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup elimination round campaign.
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[2026-05-04 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PAGUDPUD — South Korean Min Kyeong Ho of the Seoul Cycling Team clocked 5:12:13, speeding his way to a solo finish at the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 6 from Tuguegarao City, Cagayan to Municipality of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala rose career-high No. 88 in the official Women's Tennis Association (WTA) doubles rankings on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Bureau of Customs (BOC) delivered its strongest performance last month, collecting P86.4 billion and surpassing its target by P7.8 in April.
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[2026-05-04 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has directed parties in the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte to submit observations on his continued detention.
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[2026-05-04 14:16 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice did not take shortcuts in tackling the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro said Monday.
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[2026-05-04 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-04 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Public Works and Highways has mobilized heavy equipment to clear ash-covered roads in Albay.
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[2026-05-04 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax), citing reduced travel time and improved connectivity in South Luzon.
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[2026-05-04 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers ( DMW) has issued Advisory No. 23, Series of 2026, permitting the temporary and conditional crew change of Filipino seafarers in Middle East conflict zones. This decision cites a recent ceasefire and safety assurances from the Iranian government as the primary reasons for the shift in policy.
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