Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-20 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Several opposition groups on Friday voiced concern over the possibility of designating former Senate President Francis Escudero as the Senate’s presiding officer on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-06-20 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Alex Eala of the Philippines moves one step closer to capturing her first WTA 500 title by stunning world No. 8 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarterfinal round of the Berlin Open early Saturday morning (Manila time).
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[2026-06-20 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) dismissed a perjury complaint filed against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., as the case is based on “unverified allegations” and lacks credible evidence.
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[2026-06-20 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that the Senate will now "become more orderly" under the leadership of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian so that the upper chamber can "finally proceed with the normal conduct of governance.”
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[2026-06-20 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-20 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-20 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ON Thursday, June 18, The Manila Times carried a wire story from Agence France-Presse (AFP) about the efforts of authorities in Jakarta, Indonesia, to accurately count and manage an exploding population of stray cats in that city. What caught our interest is that the situation in Indonesia’s capital is quite similar to that in Metro Manila and other major urban areas.
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[2026-06-20 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN moments of loss, Filipino families need more than a service provider. They need assurance, guidance and people they can trust to help them through one of life’s most difficult transitions.
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[2026-06-20 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — The local city government is considering placing the city under a state of calamity as water supply conditions tighten, with the local government closely monitoring the growing deficit reported in Metro Cebu’s distribution system.
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[2026-06-20 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: COMMUNITIES in Eastern Laguna now have greater access to lifesaving blood and humanitarian services with the opening of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Laguna Chapter–Siniloan Branch and Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station on June 15.
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[2026-06-20 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Society philanthropist, jet-setter and friend to many, Evelyn Elliott celebrated her 74th birthday with a star-studded musical dinner at the Santan Room of EDSA Shangri-La, Manila in Pasig City. The event was graciously hosted by singer and television host John Nite, a longtime friend of the celebrant.
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[2026-06-20 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SOUTHAMPTON, United States — Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday’s first round (Friday in Manila) of the 126th US Open at blustery Shinnecock.
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[2026-06-20 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CHINA’s unilateral sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. may look, at first glance, like another episode in the now-familiar diplomatic boxing match between Manila and Beijing. China says Teodoro has repeatedly made irresponsible remarks. Manila calls the sanctions an unfriendly act. Teodoro shrugs it off and vows to continue defending the Philippines’ maritime rights and claims in the disputed waters of the South China Sea (SCS) vis-à-vis China.
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[2026-06-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-20 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines has not yet reached an oil importation deal with Russia, citing geopolitical factors and other complexities that continued to shape discussions between the two countries.
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[2026-06-20 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ARCHIVO – El fiscal principal de la Corte Penal Internacional, Karim Khan, habla mientras espera que el expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte comparezca mediante un enlace de video ante la CPI en La Haya, Holanda, el viernes 14 de marzo de 2025. (AP Foto/Peter Dejong, Pool, Archivo)
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[2026-06-20 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japan sustained its unbeaten streak in Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a 25-15, 25-23, 27-25 win over Czechia on Friday in the Pasig City leg at the Philsports Arena.
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[2026-06-19 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed support for expanding direct air connectivity between Russia and the Philippines, particularly by increasing flights to the country's major tourist destinations.
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[2026-06-19 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks while waiting for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to appear via video link before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool, File)
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[2026-06-19 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Following the tragedy that killed two of their teammates last week, the Ateneo de Manila University on Friday said as they continue to honor the memory of the late Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili, the university continues to support the men’s basketball team “during this difficult time”.
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[2026-06-19 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday denied any liability over the P60-billion transfer of PhilHealth reserve funds, to the National Treasury during his tenure as Finance chief, saying the government acted within legal bounds and in line with existing fiscal policy.
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[2026-06-19 22:43 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-19 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Jakob Taruc pulled off a stirring Junior Philippine Golf Tour turnaround, sweeping the final two legs of the Luzon Series – including the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship in Cavite on Friday – to punch his ticket to the Elite Finals and anchor a powerhouse North boys’ 15-18 squad.
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[2026-06-19 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — SERBIA steadied the ship as the Dominican Republic's search for a breakthrough continues in the Women's Volleyball Nations League on Friday at the Philsports Arena.
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[2026-06-19 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos is back in the Philippines. For the past few days, the President was in Kazan, Russia, to take part in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit. In his arrival statement, Marcos said the summit provided an opportunity for leaders to assess the progress of their partnership. It was also a chance to discuss future cooperation amid an increasingly complex global environment.
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[2026-06-19 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Students of the Ateneo de Manila University walk out of their classrooms on June 19, 2026 in protest over the deaths of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8. Speaking to reporters outside the Ateneo, Student Council President Jedryc Romero said they were one with the public in demanding truth, justice and accountability while graduating Diplomacy student Bonnie de la Paz is pushing for genuine student representation to the Ateneo Board of Trustees for them to be
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[2026-06-19 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIS Father’s Day, Grand Hyatt Manila raises a toast to the men who inspire us daily with a curated collection of indulgent experiences, spirited offerings and thoughtful treats across its signature restaurants. From weekend escapes to smoky grills and sweet pralines, every venue has crafted something special to honor Dad.
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[2026-06-19 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The elderly woman was seen clinging to a table as relatives fled the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8
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[2026-06-19 20:07 UTC+10:00] [June] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The elderly woman was seen clinging to a table as relatives fled the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8
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[2026-06-19 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-06-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The underwater drones could enhance Manila’s capability to record Beijing’s intrusion in its waters, analysts say
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[2026-06-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The underwater drones could enhance Manila’s capability to record Beijing’s intrusion in its waters, analysts say
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[2026-06-19 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move marks mainland China’s latest bid to assert jurisdictional claims in the contested waters following the maritime boundary negotiations
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[2026-06-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiangyanghong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move marks mainland China’s latest bid to assert jurisdictional claims in the contested waters following the maritime boundary negotiations
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[2026-06-19 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, continues to expand its product suite with the launch of its newest culturally resonant game, Pinoy Drop Ball (PDB) Turbo, on the BingoPlus platform.
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[2026-06-19 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Board of Trustees on Friday approved the recommendation of the league’s Board of Managing Directors to ban the members of the Ateneo de Manila University coaching staff who were present during the incident in Dipaculao, Aurora last June 8, which resulted in the drowning of two Blue Eagles players during a training activity.
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[2026-06-19 18:00 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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[2026-06-19 17:57 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-19 16:00 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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[2026-06-19 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino-American shooting guard Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks was seen branding the Philippine flag during the team’s NBA championship parade in New York City.
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[2026-06-19 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go spent his birthday on June 16 at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC), extending assistance to 120 pediatric patients and recognizing the efforts of healthcare workers, Malasakit Center staff, social workers, parents, and partner groups supporting children undergoing treatment.
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[2026-06-19 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia since mid-2025 over immigration issues.
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[2026-06-19 12:00 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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[2026-06-19 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has called on Asean member states, development institutions, and investment partners to strengthen cooperation in expanding the Philippines’ railway network, saying modern rail systems are essential to sustaining economic growth and improving mobility for millions of Filipinos.
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[2026-06-19 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are estimated to decrease next week, as the global market reacted to the interim peace deal signed between US and Iran, local oil industry sources said on Friday.
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[2026-06-19 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: From indulgent buffets and relaxing staycations to wellness escapes and seaside adventures, SM Hotels and Convention Corp. is marking Father's Day with a range of experiences designed to celebrate dads in meaningful ways. Across its properties in Bacolod, Clark, Davao, Iloilo and Quezon City, guests can enjoy specially prepared feasts, family-friendly accommodations and exclusive treats.
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[2026-06-19 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said the Senate, in 28 days, under the leadership of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano cost the government P700 million and produced no output but "chaos."
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[2026-06-19 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino sought the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2272 establishing a universal feeding program that would benefit eight million Kindergarten to Grade 3 learners.
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