Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-05-01 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is donating 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid as some of the country's infrastructure were damaged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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[2026-05-01 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have opened dedicated green lanes for Senior High School graduates at the government's Labor Day job fairs to accelerate their entry in the workforce.
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[2026-05-01 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Three weeks after a fire started at Metro Manila's Navotas landfill, residents in nearby areas still have a hard time breathing because of thick smoke. The fire at the landfill, which stopped receiving waste last August, is largely invisible to the naked eye, combusting as deep as 15 meters below the surface, a chemical reaction releasing a toxic brew of methane and carbon dioxide.
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[2026-05-01 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — A sanitary landfill tied to a deadly collapse that killed 35 of its workers restarted limited operations in Barangay Binaliw even as authorities have yet to release full findings of an ongoing investigation regarding the Jan. 8, 2026 disaster.
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[2026-05-01 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senior high school graduates were among those hired on the spot during the Marikina City Labor Day job fair, with officials urging them to continue their education even after entering the workforce, on Friday, May 1.
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[2026-05-01 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olexandr Mischenko said Ukraine is "not happy" with some countries' move to import crude oil from Russia amid the oil crisis but the Philippines managed to explain its situation.
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[2026-05-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Drone operations by members of the media as well as volunteers were reportedly jammed by Chinese forces as Atin Ito Coalition makes its fourth voyage to Pagasa Island across the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from April 30 to May 5.
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[2026-05-01 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GETTING dressed each day often comes down to a few reliable pieces. As Filipinos grow more mindful of their choices, there is a shift toward essentials that feel comfortable and last. Uniqlo supports Filipino lives through LifeWear Essentials, designed to be durable and practical.
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[2026-05-01 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Atin Ito Coalition, on its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea en route to Pag-asa Island, observed Labor Day at sea to honor Filipino fisherfolk and frontline workers who continue to protect livelihoods in the country’s waters.
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[2026-05-01 20:00 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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[2026-05-01 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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[2026-05-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The programme, in collaboration with the Jockey Club, has also been launched in Macau and Cebu City, with 176 participants across three cities
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[2026-05-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The programme, in collaboration with the Jockey Club, has also been launched in Macau and Cebu City, with 176 participants across three cities
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[2026-05-01 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-01 19:00 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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[2026-05-01 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Manifestantes sostienen carteles con la imagen de líderes comunistas durante una marcha hacia el palacio presidencial de Malacanang con motivo del Primero de Mayo, en Manila, Filipinas, el 1 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-05-01 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — New triathlon hopefuls and adventure seekers will find their perfect entry point into multisport racing at the Sunrise Sprint set on Sunday in Camiguin. Designed as a shorter yet equally exhilarating format, the event captures the essence of triathlon without the grueling demands of full-distance training.
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[2026-05-01 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bukidnon bets Alexis Nailga and Zero Plete delivered when it mattered most, rescuing local pride with dominant victories in the premier division of the ICTSI Del Monte Junior PGT Championship at Del Monte Golf Club on Friday.
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[2026-05-01 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-01 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Protesters hold posters of communist figures as they march towards the Malacanang presidential palace during a May Day rally in Manila, Philippines on Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-05-01 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Major roads around the SM Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City will be closed overnight on Saturday, May 2, for the “Star Wars Night Run 2026,” affecting traffic flow in the area.
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[2026-05-01 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — P-pop girl group BINI will perform in both Osaka and Tokyo at Summer Sonic 2026, marking a two-day appearance at the festival’s 25th anniversary edition. They will join fellow Filipino acts SB19 and Filipino-Japanese artist Ena Mori in this year’s lineup.
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[2026-05-01 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered an immediate halt to the onboarding of new drivers and riders by Transport Network Companies (TNCs) and Motorcycle Taxi Platform Providers (MTPPs) after several firms were found to have exceeded government-imposed limits.
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[2026-05-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Bulletin Board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-01 14:55 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Over the past decades, China and Vietnam’s relationship has been shadowed by deep historical wounds, rooted in battles over the South China Sea that still shape maritime tensions today.
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[2026-05-01 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Filipino music is gaining global recognition as Cup of Joe’s “Multo” has secured a nomination for Best Song Asia at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2026.
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[2026-05-01 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Labor groups and various human rights organizations have gathered in Manila to stage their annual Labor Day protest. The groups are calling on the government to increase the minimum wage to ₱1,200 and to scrap the 12 percent VAT and excise tax on oil, which they say worsen the hardships faced by ordinary Filipinos amid rising costs.
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[2026-05-01 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In 1903, 100,000 workers marched to Malacañang, sparking a movement that would eventually lead to the official recognition of Labor Day. It was a day designed to honor the dignity of the Filipino worker. Yet, 124 years later, as the nation observes the theme "Disenteng Trabaho Para sa Lahat" (Decent Work for All), the maritime community faces a starkly different reality.
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[2026-05-01 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted in the waters off Mindoro on Friday morning as the Atin Ito mission ship, M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, headed toward Pag-asa Island for its fourth civilian mission.
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[2026-05-01 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-01 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains off the US intellectual property watch list for the 13th year, according to the 2026 Special 301 Report released Thursday.
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[2026-05-01 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Friday it will help ensure the safe passage of a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa Island, providing monitoring and coordination support as the group sails in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Bulletin Board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-01 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on energy security and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as global instability continued to disrupt supply systems.
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[2026-05-01 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections, as he led the nation on Labor Day in paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino workers to the development of the country.
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[2026-05-01 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Singapore have formally signed a landmark agreement creating a legal framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits, the Singapore Embassy in Manila announced Thursday evening.
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[2026-05-01 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway Corporation pushed back the May 4, 2026 reopening of a road in Quezon City that would have eased traffic in the area where construction works on the NLEX-C5 project.were ongoing.
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[2026-05-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Manila Times 'Newsroom' features Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco as he talks about fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, the flood control scam, the House impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte and the Navotas landfill fire with NewsPrime anchor Michael Ang and reporter Red Mendoza.
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[2026-05-01 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIS Mother’s Day, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts, invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day at Kusina Sea Kitchens with a thoughtfully curated buffet, complemented by special gifts for all mothers and a chance to win a curated Pamper Mom Package designed as the ultimate indulgent escape.
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[2026-05-01 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the rollout of key government assistance programs in Tacloban City on Thursday, aimed at strengthening food security and empowering local governments.
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[2026-05-01 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — An epic Cade Cunningham performance kept top-seeded Detroit’s NBA playoff run alive in a crucial 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
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[2026-05-01 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: I SHALL be delivering a presentation (in Filipino) for “Public History in the Philippines: A National Conference” sponsored by the Departments of History of De La Salle University Manila and the University of the Philippines Diliman on May 12, 2026, entitled, “History tungo Public History; Kasaysayan tungo Kasaysayan pa rin.” The fundamental premise of that presentation is that history is evolving into public history but kasaysayan remains the same.
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[2026-05-01 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-01 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-01 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-01 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Torre III took to social media on Thursday, April 30, to echo former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s claim that Apollo Quiboloy was propped up as former president Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged “natural money laundering machine.”
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[2026-05-01 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Valenzuela Darkhorse went full throttle in the second half to rout the Negros Hacienderos, 85-67, on Thursday and gain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Batangas City Coliseum.
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