Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only

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[2026-09-18 07:44 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Election lawyer asks President to veto bill postponing BSKE to 2028
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has urged President Marcos to veto the enrolled bill postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) set for Nov. 2, saying it violates the constitutional right of suffrage.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489953/election-lawyer-asks-president-to-veto-bill-postponing-bske-to-2028/
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[2026-09-18 07:34 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Unfinished business of peace: What’s next after BARMM polls?
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After Monday’s parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a key achievement for the peace process, civil society advocates are now calling attention to the need to complete the normalization effort for former Moro combatants and their war-torn communities before the country is caught in the frenzy of the 2028 elections.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489951/unfinished-business-of-peace-whats-next-after-barmm-polls/
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[2026-09-18 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Title: NBI tapped to probe Cotabato incidents during BARMM polls
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into incidents in Cotabato City that transpired during the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489944/nbi-tapped-to-probe-cotabato-incidents-during-barmm-polls/
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[2026-09-18 00:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Macalintal to Marcos: Veto bill postponing BSKE
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday urged President Marcos to veto the measure postponing the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), adding he wants to be personally heard by Marcos regarding the matter.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489936/macalintal-to-marcos-veto-bill-postponing-bske/
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[2026-09-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: ICC orders continued detention for Rodrigo Duterte  | The wRap
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/september-17-2026/
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[2026-09-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Beabadoobee: Pylon review – voice of a generation’s surprisingly relatable rampage through rock star rage
Snippet: (Dirty Hit)The Filipino-British songwriter’s fourth album sprinkles 90s alt fuzz with disarmingly sweet melodies and an impressive host of guests including Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/17/beabadoobee-pylon-review
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[2026-09-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [READOUT] Where businesses can plug into the Luzon Corridor
Snippet: Nico Villarete/Rappler
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/readout-luzon-economic-corridor-investment/
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[2026-09-17 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Teodoro: Collective action key to protecting PH maritime domain
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday stressed the significance of collective action, particularly in protecting the Philippines’ maritime domain against foreign threats.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489900/teodoro-collective-action-key-to-protecting-ph-maritime-domain/
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[2026-09-17 19:04 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: NEA seeks extra P7 billion to eliminate non-technical system losses
Snippet: Electric company contractors install wires for newly installed electric meters on a utility pole along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Manila on September 3, 2026.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/national-electrification-administration-2027-budget-system-loss/
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[2026-09-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions
Snippet: As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367857/taipei-donates-coastguard-vessel-manila-amid-south-china-sea-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Marshall Islands] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions
Snippet: As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367857/taipei-donates-coastguard-vessel-manila-amid-south-china-sea-tensions
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[2026-09-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: No lockdown in Malacañang after court ordered VP Sara’s arrest
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-lockdown-malacanang-after-sara-duterte-arrest-warrant/
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[2026-09-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: After Senate passes bill, will 2026 barangay, SK polls be postponed?
Snippet: REGISTRATION. Eligible voters line up at a Commission on Elections satellite registration site on the final day of registration to secure their eligibility for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), at a mall in Cebu City on May 18, 2026.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/senate-passes-bill-2026-barangay-sk-election-postponement/
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[2026-09-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
Snippet: His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367820/teodoro-president-philippine-defence-chief-draws-2028-election-buzz-after-china-clash?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
Snippet: His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367820/teodoro-president-philippine-defence-chief-draws-2028-election-buzz-after-china-clash
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[2026-09-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: INC rally misrepresented as protest against VP Sara arrest warrant
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/inc-rally-misrepresented-protest-vs-sara-duterte-arrest-warrant/
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[2026-09-17 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korean drug lord’s plan to use drone to escape Philippine prison foiled by test flight | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The plan was reportedly set to be carried out earlier this year, just before Park Wang-yeol was to be repatriated to South Korea to face charges for allegedly importing 4.8kg (10.5lbs) of drugs.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3367831/south-korean-drug-lords-plan-use-drone-escape-philippine-prison-foiled-test-flight
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[2026-09-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte makes first court appearance at The Hague | South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former Philippine leader’s trial over his ‘war on drugs’ that killed thousands starts on November 30.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3367824/former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-makes-first-court-appearance-hague
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[2026-09-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: The Villafuertes of CamSur: A tale of political survival and reinvention
Snippet: FAMILY DOMINATION. Migz (left), LRay (center), and Luigi Villafuerte (right) pose following their official proclamation in May 2025, securing a sweep in Camarines Sur during the 2025 midterm elections.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/villafuerte-dynasty-camarines-sur-political-survival-reinvention/
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[2026-09-17 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: PNP honors cop wounded during BARMM elections
Snippet: COTABATO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) commended and rewarded with cash assistance a police officer who was wounded while performing poll duties during the historic Bangsamoro elections last Monday.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489874/pnp-honors-cop-wounded-during-barmm-elections/
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[2026-09-17 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: 16 or lower? Ex-SC justices guide impeachment court on conviction threshold issue
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/former-supreme-court-justices-opinion-conviction-threshold-issue-sara-duterte-impeachment/
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[2026-09-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague
Snippet: THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in over a year Wednesday as he attended a hearing at the International Criminal Court, where he's facing charges of crimes against humanity.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876859
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[2026-09-17 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: Western powers use ICC to keep their former colonies ‘in line’ – ex-Duterte spokesman
Snippet: The Western powers have used the International Criminal Court (ICC) to keep former colonies “in line” while shielding their own nationals from its justice, Harry Roque, former spokesman for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, told RT on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645881-west-icc-control-former-colonies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-09-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Title: Will Four-Way Test help Pia Cayetano feel less pressured as senator-judge?
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/pia-cayetano-pressure-senator-judge-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/
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[2026-09-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: High-tech dreams, low-tech reality of the Luzon Economic Corridor
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/high-tech-reality-luzon-economic-corridor/
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[2026-09-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [Pastilan] The curious case of Sara Duterte’s memory hole
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/pastilan-curious-case-sara-duterte-memory-hole/
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[2026-09-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Beyond rewriting the rules
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/17/supplements/beyond-rewriting-the-rules/2427064
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[2026-09-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Duterte appears in person at The Hague over 'war on drugs' killings
Snippet: Topic:Crimes Against Humanity
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/duterte-at-icc-hague/107162056
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[2026-09-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Rodrigo Duterte attends ICC hearing | The wRap
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/september-16-2026/
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[2026-09-16 23:54 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: ICC orders Rodrigo Duterte’s continued detention
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-order-rodrigo-duterte-continued-detention-september-16-2026/
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[2026-09-16 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared in person for the first time at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he is charged with crimes against humanity for killings during his “war on drugs“.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/duterte-in-person-at-icc-for-first-time-over-war-on-drugs-killings
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[2026-09-16 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Casino Plus awards P122.4M
Snippet: CASINO PLUS one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) made Philippine gaming history with the ceremonial handover of a P122,409,603.00 jackpot — the biggest verified jackpot in Philippine online slot machine history.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/16/supplements/casino-plus-awards-p1224m/2426466
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[2026-09-16 21:19 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: LIST: District representatives for Bangsamoro Parliament released
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the list of winning district representatives in the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections on the afternoon of Sept. 16 (Wednesday).
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489806/list-district-representatives-for-bangsamoro-parliament-released/
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[2026-09-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Former Philippine leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time
Snippet: THE HAGUE – Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/16/asia-pacific/philippines-duterte-icc-judges/
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[2026-09-16 20:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: BSK poll delay raises barangay accountability concerns
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As Congress prepares to discuss in a bicameral conference committee a proposal to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) elections by extending officials’ terms to five years, concerns are again being raised over the accountability of leaders in the Philippines’ smallest political units.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489794/bsk-poll-delay-raises-barangay-accountability-concerns/
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[2026-09-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom
Snippet: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908760
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[2026-09-16 19:51 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Prosecution to call Sebastian Duterte to witness stand in VP Sara’s trial
Snippet: BASTE. Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/prosecution-call-sebastian-duterte-witness-stand/
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[2026-09-16 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Rodrigo Duterte personally attends ICC hearing for the first time
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-first-public-appearance-icc-since-march-2025/
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[2026-09-16 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese research ship completes month-long mission near Scarborough Shoal
Snippet: The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367708/chinese-research-ship-completes-month-long-mission-near-scarborough-shoal?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-16 19:14 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News Agency] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese research ship completes month-long mission near Scarborough Shoal
Snippet: The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367708/chinese-research-ship-completes-month-long-mission-near-scarborough-shoal
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[2026-09-16 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte comparece ante corte en La Haya
Snippet: El expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte comparece ante la Corte Penal Internacional en La Haya, Países Bajos, el miércoles 16 de septiembre de 2026. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool Foto via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/filipinas-duterte-cpi-haya-lesa-humanidad-d864b84326b7fe481ef31840007483c8
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[2026-09-16 18:32 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: House adopts Senate BSKE postponement bill
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives adopted the Senate’s version of a bill extending the term of village and youth councilors to five years on Wednesday, sending the measure that effectively postpones their elections straight to Malacañang for executive action.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489755/house-adopts-senate-bske-postponement-bill/
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[2026-09-16 18:20 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: LIVESTREAM: ICC’s 3rd status conference on Rodrigo Duterte’s case
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-icc-status-conference-rodrigo-duterte-case-september-16-2026/
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[2026-09-16 18:17 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Former pro-Duterte vlogger is latest Marcos official
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rj-nieto-appointed-office-cabinet-secretary-malacanang-marcos/
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[2026-09-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Romualdez pleads not guilty to plunder in flood control projects
Snippet: Philippines former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., waits for the start of his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail in Quezon, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, Pool)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-martin-romualdez-plunder-flood-control-b265b2c57ce2c2cba621896301f9676a
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[2026-09-16 15:23 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: PNP intensifies probe into BARMM violence, vows charges vs suspects
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) steps up its investigation into gun attacks, explosions, and other incidents and vows charges against suspects during the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489720/pnp-intensifies-probe-into-barmm-violence-vows-charges-vs-suspects/
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[2026-09-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footage
Snippet: Convicted killer Park Wang-yeol reportedly spent some US$74,000 on his planned drone-assisted prison break
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3367673/south-korean-killers-drone-escape-philippine-prison-foiled-test-footage?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-09-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footage
Snippet: Convicted killer Park Wang-yeol reportedly spent some US$74,000 on his planned drone-assisted prison break
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3367673/south-korean-killers-drone-escape-philippine-prison-foiled-test-footage
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[2026-09-16 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Former Philippine President Duterte to appear before the ICC
Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes oath during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate, on Oct. 28, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/duterte-court-icc-philippines-drugs-9f20c1fb92602d8858227b3c0802e7c8
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[2026-09-16 15:04 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Race for BARMM’s top post could turn into Marcos-Duterte proxy war
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/race-top-post-marcos-duterte-proxy-war-barmm-2026/
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