Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-03 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 on Saturday, besting 50 other delegates during the coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-05-03 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX launched an all-out assault in the second half to hand Converge a 100-81 beating and grab one of four coveted twice-to-beat incentives for the playoffs in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-05-03 00:17 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: West Philippine Sea—The civilian-led ‘Atin Ito’ (This is Ours) Coalition on Saturday rejected remarks from the Chinese Embassy, saying that recent criticisms will not stop the Filipino group’s ongoing missions in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government tapped TikTok Shop to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expand their market reach through digital platforms, as around 300 business owners and staff joined the Unlad Lokal Roadshow Caravan.
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[2026-05-02 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III said a court ruling convicting a member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) over a blockade during the arrest operations against Apollo Quiboloy underscores that the law applies to all.
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[2026-05-02 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Mayon Volcano in Albay emits a thick plume of ash following its eruption on May 2, 2026. Footage shows a dense column of grey ash rising above the ‘perfect cone', drifting across nearby areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said: 'Ongoing pyroclastic density current along Mi-isi gully on the south-southwestern slopes of Mayon Volcano.' The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, with authorities banning entry within a six-kilometer radius to protect the public.
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[2026-05-02 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President (OP) has approved Vice President Sara Duterte’s rescheduled trips to several countries from May 2 to 15, Malacañang confirmed on Saturday.
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[2026-05-02 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Not even a crash in the final 25 kilometers of the 159km race that is the Tour of Luzon Stage 4 could stop Ivan Anisimov from stamping his mark on May 2, 2026. Clocking 3:59:41 in a bunch finish, the Russian cyclist topped the stage which started from the Bongabon Town Arch in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija to the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol in Bayombong.
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[2026-05-02 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Animal rights advocates were crowing on Saturday after Korean Air banned transporting roosters on flights from the United States to the Philippines, which has a huge cockfighting industry.
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[2026-05-02 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Mindoro Tamaraws gored the dispirited Paranaque Patriots, 119-71, on Saturday to regain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
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[2026-05-02 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Terrafirma ended its six-game long losing skid after routing Macau, 102-84 to keep its flickering PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal hopes alive on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-05-02 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: INDONESIAN-AMERICAN singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to the Philippines, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.
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[2026-05-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR many Filipino inventors, innovators and researchers, the biggest challenge is not the lack of ideas but the opportunities to bring these ideas to life.
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[2026-05-02 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-02 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon says the required 106 votes at the House of Representatives needed to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte 'is not difficult to surmount' as the members will decide 'based on their conscience and evidence presented' at the hearings presided over by the justice committee. Speaking at a press briefing in Quezon City on May 2, 2026, Ridon, a member of the panel, said his colleagues would be 'convinced' based on 'the evidence of unexplained wealth, confidential
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[2026-05-02 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Comebacking Phoenix import Johnathan Williams III knows there’s a lot of work to be done as the Fuel Masters try to barge into the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.
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[2026-05-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National University Lady Bulldogs barked to their fifth straight Finals appearance after dispatching the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses, 20-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-21, in the final phase of the stepladder semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum Saturday.
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[2026-05-02 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 39 found a leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) guilty for resisting authorities and was given four months in jail sentence.
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[2026-05-02 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has voided the dismissal of former Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang, ruling that then president Rodrigo Duterte exceeded his authority in ordering the penalty.
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[2026-05-02 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Team Pilipinas-Enciende bags gold at IASF Dance Worlds Championships, silver in ICU World Championships in Orlando
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[2026-05-02 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have agreed to advance regional cooperation on sports development, Malacañang said.
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[2026-05-02 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SM City Davao drew a strong turnout for its Labor Day job fair, held in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), with several jobseekers securing employment on the spot.
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[2026-05-02 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas’ breakthrough championship in the 2026 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 is a story of resilience, hard work and unquestionable heart.
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[2026-05-02 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Russian Ivan Anisimov of LCW UAE Cycle topped the Tour of Luzon Stage 4 from Palayan City, Nueva Ecija to Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya on Saturday.
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[2026-05-02 15:55 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-05-02 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala is keeping her focus firmly on improvement as she prepares for the next stretch of tournaments on the WTA Tour.
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[2026-05-02 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched an artificial intelligence-driven university policy hub, aimed at simplifying access to institutional policies for students.
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[2026-05-02 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The race for supremacy in the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heats up Sunday, as a strong international field converges in Camiguin not only to battle for top honors but to claim a historic distinction – becoming the first-ever IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin champion.
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[2026-05-02 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Momentum and confidence run high as all six champions from the ICTSI Del Monte Junior PGT Championship head into the next stop of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao series, with defending titleholders Ken Guillermo and Alexis Nailga aiming for back-to-back victories starting Tuesday at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro.
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[2026-05-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Regine Velasquez-Alcasid announced she will stage what she called her “final major solo concert.”
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[2026-05-02 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas hopes to hurdle yet another team it has yet to beat in UAAP Season 88 collegiate women’s volleyball as it takes on defending two-time champion and No. 2 seed National University in a do-or-die clash for the last Finals berth on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-05-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [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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[2026-05-02 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The historic grandeur of The Manila Hotel reached new heights as a full house of distinguished guests gathered for HIYAS: Fashion for a Cause.
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[2026-05-02 12:00 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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[2026-05-02 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A health expert warned about the potential health consequences of neglecting proper nutrition and supplements during menopause.
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[2026-05-02 07:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: On May 1, The Atin Ito Coalition celebrated Labor Day at sea during its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea en route to Pag-asa Island, honoring Filipino fisherfolk and frontline workers. —PHOTO BY ANDREA GREGORIO
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[2026-05-02 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NLEX is out to firm its grip at the top spot when it battles a resurging Converge team in the main game of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-05-02 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-02 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: “I WILL not cede even a square inch of Philippine territory!”
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[2026-05-02 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR most of the past week, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, has been fighting a wildfire of complaints spreading on social media about high electricity bills. The volume of public grumbling has become loud enough that even some members of Congress have chimed in to call for inquiries into how bills are structured, and whether the charges that appear on them are fair and reasonable.
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[2026-05-02 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Friday welcomed a security alert issued by the United States Embassy in Manila warning American citizens about alleged recruitment efforts by the New People’s Army (NPA).
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[2026-05-02 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Friday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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