[2026-06-23 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MPBL: Abra turns back Quezon; Pasay, Basilan rout rivals

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Abra Solid North Weavers leaned on DJ Fenner to turn back the Quezon Huskers, 82-77, and extend their hot streak in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/mpbl-abra-turns-back-quezon-pasay-basilan-rout-rivals/2370662

[2026-06-23 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Philippines hold joint committee on logistics, defense cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency on Tuesday held a joint committee meeting with the Philippine defense ministry to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the defense and logistics sectors, according to officials.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260623009800315

[2026-06-23 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala earns P700K after first round exit in Bad Homburg singles

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala bagged €11,309 or more than P700,000 for her first round appearance in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg in Germany.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/alex-eala-earns-p700k-after-first-round-exit-in-bad-homburg-singles/2370660

[2026-06-23 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mike Phillips credits faith for Gilas breakthrough

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — From a hopeless case, two-time UAAP champion and former La Salle star Mike Phillips can’t help but be reminded of God’s goodness in his life which now allows him to represent the Philippines on the big stage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/mike-phillips-credits-faith-for-gilas-breakthrough/2370656

[2026-06-23 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Francisco weakens back into typhoon over Philippine Sea

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-23-2026-11am/

[2026-06-23 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: FootGolf eyes mainstream rise as Caliraya Springs hosts first tourney

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 32 teams have already signed up for the Philippines’ first-ever FootGolf Tournament, a landmark event organizers hope will serve as the launching pad for the sport’s rise into the local sporting mainstream.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/footgolf-eyes-mainstream-rise-as-caliraya-springs-hosts-first-tourney/2370633

[2026-06-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grieving mother warns vs scammers exploiting son Rene Baterbonia’s death

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of the late Rene Baterbonia, has warned the public against individuals allegedly exploiting her son’s passing for personal gain.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/grieving-mother-warns-vs-scammers-exploiting-son-rene-baterbonias-death/2370619

[2026-06-23 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Minglanilla officials face graft charges over rejected quarry rehab plan

Snippet: MINGLANILLA, Cebu — A disputed rehabilitation plan in a quarry-affected sitio has escalated into a criminal case before a regional court, placing this town's top officials and council members under graft charges.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/regions/minglanilla-officials-face-graft-charges-over-rejected-quarry-rehab-plan/2370618

[2026-06-23 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Teen in Tacloban school shooting addicted to violent online game - PNP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — One of the teenagers involved in the shooting at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Leyte was addicted to a violent online game, the Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8) said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/teen-in-tacloban-school-shooting-addicted-to-violent-online-game-pnp/2370612

[2026-06-23 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More areas in Metro Manila, 4 provinces to have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/more-areas-in-metro-manila-4-provinces-to-have-power-interruptions-this-week-due-to-maintenance-works/2370602

[2026-06-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Malaysian tourists in China to a fatal school shooting in the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3358010/tourists-china-call-locals-smelly-philippine-school-shooting-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Malaysian tourists in China to a fatal school shooting in the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3358010/tourists-china-call-locals-smelly-philippine-school-shooting-7-asia-highlights

[2026-06-23 14:53 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVESTREAM: ICC’s 2nd status conference on Duterte’s case

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-icc-status-conference-duterte-case-june-2026/

[2026-06-23 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodia, Bhutan announce national selections in Eurovision Asia

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two more countries participating in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia announced their national selections, with one country revealing their singers for their version.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/cambodia-bhutan-announce-national-selections-in-eurovision-asia/2370574

[2026-06-23 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cone not interfering with Kai Sotto’s NBA dream

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted that having young big man Kai Sotto would certainly give Gilas Pilipinas a real fighting chance when it plays two road games in the coming third and final window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/cone-not-interfering-with-kai-sottos-nba-dream/2370572

[2026-06-23 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Tacloban high school shooting | June 23, 2006

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities continue investigating the June 22 fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that left three dead.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/478386/live-updates-tacloban-high-school-shooting-june-23-2006/

[2026-06-23 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Tacloban high school shooting | June 23, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities continue investigating the June 22 fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that left three dead.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/478386/live-updates-tacloban-high-school-shooting-june-23-2026/

[2026-06-23 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VP Sara to attend impeachment trial, lawyer says

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will attend her impeachment trial before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court when proceedings begin on July 6, according to her lead defense counsel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/vp-sara-to-attend-impeachment-trial-lawyer-says/2370552

[2026-06-23 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NGCP again issues yellow alert for Visayas grid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on Tuesday, June 23 as major coal power plants continue to be unavailable while electricity demand remains high.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/ngcp-again-issues-yellow-alert-for-visayas-grid/2370542

[2026-06-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Intellegal launches verifiable AI legal research assistant for PH legal professionals

Snippet: TECHNESE Legaltech Inc., a legal technology company based in Makati, announced the launch of Intellegal (intellegal.ai), an AI-powered legal research and review assistant built specifically for Philippine legal professionals.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/tmt-newswire/intellegal-launches-verifiable-ai-legal-research-assistant-for-ph-legal-professionals/2370551

[2026-06-23 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Super typhoon still far from landmass; tropical depression outside PAR spotted

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Cyclone Francisco has intensified into a super typhoon far away from the Luzon landmass, with Wind Signal 1 up over Batanes and the northern portion of Cagayan, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/super-typhoon-still-far-from-landmass-tropical-depression-outside-par-spotted/2370522

[2026-06-23 09:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Batanes, Cagayan face heavy rain as Francisco becomes super typhoon

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-23-2026-5am/

[2026-06-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala falls to Mertens anew, exits Bad Homburg singles

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala made a quick exit in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open as she fell to Elise Mertens anew, 3-6, 3-6, in the first round (round of 32) in Germany early Tuesday in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/sports/eala-falls-to-mertens-anew-exits-bad-homburg-singles/2370483

[2026-06-23 05:27 UTC+10:00] [Tennis] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jack Draper hails new coach Andy Murray after winning return at Eastbourne

Snippet: Draper defeats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in first round

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/22/jack-draper-enjoys-winning-return-at-eastbourne-under-new-coach-andy-murray

[2026-06-23 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: St Luke’s bags best specialized hospital in the country

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) was hailed as the number one in multiple specialties in the “Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026” by Newsweek and Statista.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/st-lukes-bags-best-specialized-hospital-in-the-country/2370434

[2026-06-23 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Media task force condemns slay try on radio broadcaster

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) expressed concern over the reported attempt on the life of radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez, who survived an ambush in Barangay Cagay, Roxas City, early Monday morning.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/media-task-force-condemns-slay-try-on-radio-broadcaster/2370406

[2026-06-23 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders probe, tighter security after Tacloban school shooting

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough investigation into the school shooting in Tacloban City and directed authorities to strengthen security measures, particularly in schools, Malacañang said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/marcos-orders-probe-tighter-security-after-tacloban-school-shooting/2370405

[2026-06-23 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian alarmed, outraged by rising violence in schools

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Win Gatchalian said he was "deeply alarmed and outraged" by the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, killing three learners and wounding five others.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/gatchalian-alarmed-outraged-by-rising-violence-in-schools/2370383

[2026-06-23 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DepEd condemns shooting at school on Tacloban City

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) condemned the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, expressing its gravest concern and considering the situation as high alert.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/national/deped-condemns-shooting-at-school-on-tacloban-city/2370382

[2026-06-23 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Henry Alcantara says declared net worth at P18M

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Witness Henry Alcantara told the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division on Monday that the net worth in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) was at P18 million.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/national/henry-alcantara-says-declared-net-worth-at-p18m/2370381

[2026-06-23 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Poa agrees with prosecution panel: 3 months are not enough for VP Sara's impeachment trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Michael Poa, one of Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers agreed with the House prosecution panel's assessment that three months are not enough for her impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/poa-agrees-with-prosecution-panel-3-months-are-not-enough-for-vp-saras-impeachment-trial/2370380

[2026-06-23 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The assassin’s veto

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/opinion/columns/the-assassins-veto/2370244

[2026-06-23 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The children we are losing

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/opinion/columns/the-children-we-are-losing/2370241

[2026-06-23 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2028 reckoning

Snippet: EVERY Philippine president eventually confronts the same uncomfortable truth: The office ends, but the enemies do not. In a political culture where succession is as much about survival as governance, every administration builds what analysts quietly call an "exit architecture," a deliberate arrangement of allies, successors, and institutional shields designed to protect the outgoing leader from legal jeopardy, preserve policy legacies, and maintain influence from behind the curtain.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/opinion/columns/2028-reckoning/2370232

[2026-06-23 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Northern Samar in Philippine history

Snippet: CONTINUING my account of the day I discovered Northern Samar’s special place in Philippine history.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/opinion/columns/northern-samar-in-philippine-history/2370230

[2026-06-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aboitiz Construction partners with RAFI for mangrove forest enhancement in Cebu

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/tmt-newswire/aboitiz-construction-partners-with-rafi-for-mangrove-forest-enhancement-in-cebu/2370240

[2026-06-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Okada Manila earns dual top 3 honors at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/tmt-newswire/okada-manila-earns-dual-top-3-honors-at-travel-leisure-luxury-awards-asia-pacific-2026/2370243

[2026-06-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Manila Times forum tackles Cebu economic expansion

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/23/news/national/the-manila-times-forum-tackles-cebu-economic-expansion/2370343

[2026-06-23 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos leads launch of Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the launch of Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu City, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to addressing hunger.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/marcos-leads-launch-of-walang-gutom-kitchen-in-cebu/2370355

[2026-06-23 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

Snippet: The tragedy has sparked concern among educators amid the rise of bullying in public schools and the lack of safety mechanisms on campus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357964/fatal-shooting-exposes-systemic-failures-philippine-schools?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-23 01:30 UTC+10:00] [EDCOM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

Snippet: The tragedy has sparked concern among educators amid the rise of bullying in public schools and the lack of safety mechanisms on campus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357964/fatal-shooting-exposes-systemic-failures-philippine-schools

[2026-06-23 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Deadly Mindanao quake upturns coastline and residents' lives

Snippet: A major earthquake that hit the southern Philippines earlier this month toppled buildings, triggered landslides and killed at least 76 people on the southern island of Mindanao. It also thrust chunks of the island's coastline upward in a phenomenon known as "coastal uplift", leaving stretches of shore unrecognizable to families who have spent their whole lives there.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/videos/watch-deadly-mindanao-quake-upturns-coastline-and-residents-lives/2370335

[2026-06-23 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla ready to become senator-judge in the impeachment trial of VP Sara

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Monday said he is ready to fulfill his duty as senator-judge in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/padilla-ready-to-become-senator-judge-in-the-impeachment-trial-of-vp-sara/2370336

[2026-06-22 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VP Duterte reports office's accomplishments

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte reported her office's accomplishments on Monday as it started the PASIDUNGOG.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/national/vp-duterte-reports-offices-accomplishments/2370207

[2026-06-22 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Muntinlupa strengthens school security after Tacloban shooting

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon ordered an urgent assessment of school security measures following the deadly shooting incident at a school in Tacloban, saying no community can be complacent against threats of violence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/national/muntinlupa-strengthens-school-security-after-tacloban-shooting/2370166

[2026-06-22 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Female cop's nephew used her gun in Tacloban shooting — PNP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the police officer aunt of the 14-year-old suspect in the San Jose National High School shooting in Tacloban, Leyte is set to face raps over supposed negligence in the safekeeping of her firearm resulting in the access of her nephew to it.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/female-cops-nephew-used-her-gun-in-tacloban-shooting-pnp/2370113

[2026-06-22 21:37 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial Day 2 swamped by voluminous documents

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-impeachment-pre-trial-day-2-swamped-voluminous-documents/

[2026-06-22 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'Francisco' to intensify into a super typhoon Tuesday

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The state-run weather agency said Tropical Cyclone ‘Francisco’ has been forecast to further develop into a super typhoon by Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/francisco-to-intensify-into-a-super-typhoon-tuesday/2370160

[2026-06-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Francisco’ to turn into super typhoon in 12 hours

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Francisco (international name Mekkhala) is forecast to reach the super typhoon category in the next 12 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/news/francisco-to-turn-into-super-typhoon-in-12-hours/2369991

[2026-06-22 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rehabilitation work restores partial service on Cebu City expressway

Snippet: NAGA CITY, Cebu — A road once cut off by a collapsing slope and impassable mud is now back in partial service as the government moves to restore a critical transport link in southern Cebu.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/22/regions/rehabilitation-work-restores-partial-service-on-cebu-city-expressway/2369930