Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-30 12:10 UTC+10:00] [mischief] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gets permission to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship
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[2026-04-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new inter-agency rules aim to give investigators a framework tailored to Pogo-linked crime and support a coordinated response
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[2026-04-30 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested three foreigners in Pampanga for their suspected involvement in online scamming and money laundering, as part of the government’s intensified crackdown on transnational crimes.
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[2026-04-30 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is rolling out more than ₱261.5 million in livelihood assistance nationwide this Labor Day, targeting 11,257 beneficiaries under its Kabuhayan Program in a major push to strengthen long-term income opportunities.
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[2026-04-30 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned a bus operator and its driver for allegedly failing to provide mandated fare discounts under the government’s service contracting program.
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[2026-04-30 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte in the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday said that the evidence presented at the House of Representtaives' impeachment hearing on Wednesday was not a foundation for probable cause.
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[2026-04-30 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out from a residential building in Sta. Cruz Manila early Thursday morning, reaching the fourth alarm.
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[2026-04-30 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-30 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) successfully facilitated the retrieval and distribution of 15 donated wheelchairs from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Imus Warehouse, following the initiative, coordination and request of Commissioner Reynaldo Galupo to the Pagcor.
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[2026-04-30 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE International Business Matching Conference (IBMC) 2026 is set to take place at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City on June 17—18, 2026, bringing together an exceptional lineup of global BNI leaders, national directors and industry experts in one powerful event.
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[2026-04-30 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Iloilo United Royals averted a major collapse and bested Manila Batang Quiapo, 101-96, on Wednesday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Baliwag Star Arena in Bulacan.
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[2026-04-30 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — JB Bahio nailed the game-winning basket with 0.3 seconds to go to lift NLEX to a nail biting 92-90 decision against a shocked Rain or Shine side in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-30 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FAR Eastern University (FEU) returned to the Finals after dispatching Ateneo de Manila in five sets, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25, 25-17, 15-12, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball Final Four at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-30 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — A week before Southeast Asian leaders and thousands of delegates arrive in Cebu, authorities have turned the province into a tightly coordinated security grid as preparations for the 48th Asean Summit move into full operational mode.
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[2026-04-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continued to strengthen its Walang Gutom Program (WGP) as part of the government’s efforts to address involuntary hunger among low-income Filipino families.
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[2026-04-30 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: For decades, Philippine agriculture has been trapped in a costly paradox: periods of abundance that end in waste, followed by scarcity that drives prices upward. In provinces such as Nueva Vizcaya and Ilocos Norte, the recurring image of onions and tomatoes left to rot by the roadside has become shorthand for a deeper structural failure.
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-30 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and the Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-29 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday authenticated the video wherein Vice President Sara Duterte made a kill remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-04-29 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Russian super-yacht trapped in the Gulf by the Middle East war carried stranded Filipino seafarers out through the perilous Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines government said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-29 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Anakalusugan party-list congressman Michael “Mike” Defensor on Wednesday sought the help of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to locate the whereabouts of ex-Marine Sergeant Orly Guteza, the surprise whistleblower on flood control corruption scandal.
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[2026-04-29 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Thailand underscored the need to pursue peaceful means in resolving the border dispute between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
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[2026-04-29 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the rollout of fuel assistance for fisherfolk affected by the oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-29 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag says they are awaiting the resolution of the Department of Justice's investigation regarding the alleged threats of Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others before they can file a case against her. Matibag issued the statement during the impeachment hearing against Duterte at the House on April 29, 2026.
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[2026-04-29 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sagip Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta mistakenly attributed a movie quote to a character portrayed by John Lloyd Cruz during the resumption of the House Committee on Justice hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-04-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Director Melvin Matibag of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told lawmakers on Wednesday that the bureau was surveiling several people in connection with Vice President Sara Duterte's kill remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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[2026-04-29 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A health expert urges the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to consider offering free vaccinations to its members, stressing that preventive care could help reduce long-term healthcare costs. Speaking at a press conference on April 29, 2026, Brian Posadas, vice president of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, said the state insurer should expand its focus from covering specific vaccines to making immunization more accessible through free vaccination programs.
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[2026-04-29 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Health experts urge adults, particularly the elderly, to stay up to date with recommended vaccinations to protect against serious infectious diseases. Speaking at a press conference on April 29, 2026 in Mandaluyong City, Dr. Lulu Bravo, executive director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, emphasized that infectious diseases like influenza and pneumonia were not just seasonal ailments but were significant threats that could lead to severe complications, especially in older adults.
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[2026-04-29 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia dominated a woeful Titan Ultra, to keep its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes alive on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-29 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos met with French ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel, and the Czech chargé d'affaires Eva Tenzin. Marcos expressed disappointment that despite the Philippines’ earnest efforts, fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co remains at large in Europe. Marcos requested for further information as to why Co was released from custody by the Czech authorities.
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[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Protesters shout slogans as they hold a rally outside the House of Representatives while a congressional hearing on an impeachment bid against Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing in Quezon, Philippines, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-04-29 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-29 20:56 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-29 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The air pollution in Metro Manila, which was caused by the Navotas sanitary landfill fire, has subsided to its pre-fire levels. This is based on the daily monitoring of satellite data from the Philippine Space Agency. The agency says the levels of nitrogen dioxide have decreased and are now comparable to baseline readings recorded before the fire.
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[2026-04-29 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The House Committee on Justice's finding that there was probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte was "not unexpected." That’s the reaction of the lawyers of Duterte after the panel declared that there was probable cause to impeach the vice president. They maintained that the committee proceedings did not follow what is contained in the constitution.
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[2026-04-29 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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[2026-04-29 19:49 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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[2026-04-29 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday met with French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel, and the Czech Chargé d'affaires Eva Tenzin to discuss the situation of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
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[2026-04-29 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas advanced to the second phase of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinals after ousting Adamson University, 25-16, 25-18, 25-19 at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.
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[2026-04-29 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has thrown its full support behind the 2026 Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation Tour of Luzon presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, an event that promises to be more exciting and challenging than its 2025 revival, with organizers doubling their efforts to elevate the race.
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[2026-04-29 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The House Committee on Justice declared the existence of probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Fifty-three lawmakers supported the motion to declare that probable cause exists in the two impeachment complaints. The committee will prepare its report, the resolution, and articles of impeachment. Under the constitution, only the house has the power to initiate impeachment cases and only the senate can conduct an impeachment trial.
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[2026-04-29 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: his is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-04-29 18:18 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-29 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A brave fightback from the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men’s team just fell short as they dropped an 18-20 decision against Southeast Asian rival Thailand in the semifinals of the 3x3 basketball competition Wednesday at the Sanya Sports Center Gymnasium in Sanya, China.
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[2026-04-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-29 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University Nazareth School survived a serious scare from feisty St. John’s Institute, 20-25, 32-30, 15-12, to book a Final Four ticket in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 on Wednesday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
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[2026-04-29 17:57 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-29 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women are assured of a best-ever finish at the Asian Beach Games after entering the final, beating Singapore, 20-13, in the semifinals at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium Wednesday in Sanya, China.
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[2026-04-29 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Six-peat-seeking National University booted out University of Santo Tomas in their UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball Final Four match, 25-21, 30-28, 25-19, at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday, forging a Finals rematch against Far Eastern University.
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