Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WILDLY optimistic reports this week have hailed the signing of an agreement between the United States and Philippine governments for the development of a large (4,000 acres, according to the press release from the US Embassy in Manila) industrial estate, dubbed an “economic security zone,” to rapidly advance “AI (artificial intelligence)-native investment acceleration” under America’s “Pax Silica” initiative.
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[2026-04-23 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Global girl group Unis will perform in Manila for the inaugural “Otaku Pop Fes” on April 25 and 26.
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[2026-04-23 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Interior secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento on Wednesday took his oath as the head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru).
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[2026-04-23 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Magdalo group wanted to support senator Risa Hontiveros for president.
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[2026-04-23 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos expressed disappointed with the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) asserting jurisdiction over the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-04-23 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division issued a precautionary Hold Departure Order (HDO) against former speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-04-23 00:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-04-23 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-22 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa for his continued absence in the Senate may be dismissed if he gives up his salary and allowances, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [AMLC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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[2026-04-22 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Seven cadets and two police officers are facing charges for violation of Republic Act 11053 or the Anti-hazing law in connection with the April 3 hazing incident within the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), the PNP said on Thursday.
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[2026-04-22 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala climbed three spots to No. 41 at the WTA live rankings after reaching the WTA 1000 Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino groups calling for accountability over the victims of the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber rejecting all four appeals filed by the defense team.
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[2026-04-22 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala secured €31,220 (euros) or P2.2 million after reaching the WTA 1000 Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis Alex Eala advanced to the WTA 1000 Madrid Open second round, taking down veteran and 12-time champ Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia, 6-3, 6-3, at the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in Spain Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City leaned on MJ Joson and Kobe Monje to stun Meycauayan Marilao, 78-69, on Wednesday and gain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Pasay Astrodome.
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[2026-04-22 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Blackwater managed to right the ship in the face of San Miguel Beer’s massive second half uprising as the Bossing pulled off a 126-120 king-sized upset against the Beermen to keep their flickering PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes alive on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-22 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — National University seized the No. 2 seed and the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball stepladder semifinals bye after pulling off a reverse sweep against University of Santo Tomas, 19-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-13, at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Barely a month after the hazing at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) where over 20 senior cadets were injured, two more were victimized in another incident where fraternity members subjected their neophytes to physical abuse.
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[2026-04-22 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Akbayan Rep. Jose Manuel Diokno says that Vice President Sara Duterte must answer the allegation that she did not declare millions of inflows from her bank accounts as revealed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council at the House of Representatives justice committee hearing on April 22, 2026. Meanwhile, Diokno shrugged off the alleged inconsistencies in the testimony of alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga, saying that in his 30 years of lawyering, he believes that the testimony of any witness should be treated
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[2026-04-22 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raises the El Niño alert on April 22, 2026. Pagasa Administrator Nathaniel Servando told a press conference in Quezon City that there is a 70 percent probability that the weather phenomenon may develop within the next two to three months.
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[2026-04-22 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has authorized Vice President Sara Duterte to travel to at least five countries, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 21:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-22 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has appointed Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan of the Philippine Air Force as its new vice chief of staff during a joint ceremony, which also marked the promotion of senior officers.
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[2026-04-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The International Criminal Court has confirmed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can be tried under its jurisdiction for killings he allegedly mandated before the Philippines withdrew in 2019 from the court's founding Rome Statute. © Reuters
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[2026-04-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-22 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The International Criminal Court or ICC has ruled it has jurisdiction over the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s lawyers had argued that the court no longer has authority after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019. However, the ICC ruled that there was no legal error in the Pre-Trial Chamber One’s interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the treaty.
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[2026-04-22 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Rodrigo Duterte was not present for the court hearing, with his defence saying he was not mentally fit. (AP: Bullit Marquez)
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[2026-04-22 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-04-22 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised the El Niño Alert on Wednesday, saying it has a strong chance of developing in the third quarter of 2026.
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[2026-04-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-22 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LEADING developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), through its hospitality arm CLI Hotels and Resorts, has opened Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue — the first Radisson RED in the Philippines. The P1.99-billion development expands CLI’s hospitality portfolio and introduces a new lifestyle hotel concept to Cebu’s urban landscape. This is the fifth operational hotel property of CLI.
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[2026-04-22 19:34 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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[2026-04-22 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has rejected a key argument raised by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense, ruling that there was no legal error in the interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
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[2026-04-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Dr. Rachel June Ravago-Gotanco highlights the growing struggles of researchers amid the rising fuel and energy costs, stressing that many are forced to scale back activities and stretch already limited resources. During the 2026 National Academy of Science and Technology Environmental Science Award (NESA) event in Manila on April 22, 2026, Gotanco told _The Manila Times_ that while conducting research was already a struggle prior to the energy crisis, it is now beginning to affect core aspects of research work,
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[2026-04-22 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Supreme Court has directed Malacañang to comment on a petition seeking to compel President Marcos to undergo physical and mental examinations. The examinations include a hair follicle drug test. President Marcos and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto were ordered to submit their comment within ten days from receipt of notice.
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[2026-04-22 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — At least for now, Far Eastern University stayed in the hunt for the last semifinals berth in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament after denying Ateneo de Manila, 22-25, 23-25, 25-12, 25-21, 15-10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday afternoon.
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[2026-04-22 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla declines to answer questions regarding the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth of Vice President Sara Duterte as well as his plans to file charges against former speaker Martin Romualdez at the House of Representatives on April 22, 2026.
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[2026-04-22 18:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – On April 22, the International Criminal Court (ICC) renders its judgment on the jurisdiction challenge of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-04-22 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman on Wednesday announced that out of 147, 437 applicants, some 18, 350 students qualified for admission through the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for academic year 2026-2027.
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[2026-04-22 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth set to shock defending champion National University, 30-28, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, and force a playoff for the second seed and the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-22 17:35 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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[2026-04-22 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla arrive at the House of Representatives for the impeachment hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte on April 22, 2026.
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[2026-04-22 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on Wednesday said that the fuel surcharge for passenger and cargo flights would climb to Level 19 for April 16-30, 2026 from Level 8 in April 1-15, as the war in the Middle East continued to affect fuel prices.
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[2026-04-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna continued to separate herself from the pack, delivering another commanding performance to lead the Capiztahan Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships winners at the Villareal Stadium in Roxas City last Monday.
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