Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-18 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-18 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd has welcomed the arrest of former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co in Prague, Czech Republic, calling it a "significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people,"
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[2026-04-18 00:07 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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[2026-04-17 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 30 has granted the petition for bail to former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves in connection with the alleged killing of Pacito Libron in 2019.
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[2026-04-17 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) could still seek justice in other jurisdictions if the Appeals Chamber rules that the tribunal no longer has authority over the case, a lawyer representing victims said on Friday.
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[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume
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[2026-04-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Jonvic Remulla] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume
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[2026-04-17 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing to convert traditional jeepneys to electric-powered jeepneys, noting that the shift would be both environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient for drivers. In an interview with _The Manila Times_ on April 17, 2026, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said conversion to electric vehicles should be seen 'positively' but acknowledged that Filipinos’ cultural attachment to traditional jeepneys may pose a challenge.
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[2026-04-17 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Heart specialists are shifting more patients away from open-heart surgery as minimally invasive procedures gain ground in cardiovascular treatment, doctors from Asian Heart and Vascular Centre say on April 17, 2026. During a roundtable discussion in Cebu City, experts said catheter-based techniques now allow safer treatment for high-risk and elderly patients.
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[2026-04-17 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sen. Win Gatchalian tells _The Manila Times_ that the arrest of former lawmaker Elizaldy Co is a big win for the Philippine government as he can tell all on the flood control scam. Gatchalian flew to Legazpi City as guest speaker of the BIOTA @60 for sustainable world gathering of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines National Convention and Scientific Sessions on April 17, 2026.
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[2026-04-17 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says on April 17, 2026 that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is prepared to face any revelations that may emerge from a possible tell-all by former lawmaker Zaldy Co regarding the alleged flood control anomaly. Castro added that the president was 'happy' about Co’s arrest, noting that the former lawmaker should be ready to disclose all information in the alleged multi-billion-peso flood control corruption scandal.
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[2026-04-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-04-17 19:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Las fuerzas filipinas mataron a 10 supuestos militantes musulmanes el viernes en el enfrentamiento más letal en lo que va de año en el sur del país, donde las tropas combaten a un remanente de rebeldes que libran una insurgencia separatista considerablemente debilitada, informaron las autoridades.
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[2026-04-17 19:21 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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[2026-04-17 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MORE than engines revving and lights gleaming, the 21st edition of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS 2026) unfolded as a celebration with a deeper cause, one that NUSTAR Online proudly supported as its sole major sponsor.
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[2026-04-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Philippine financial system continues to expand, the focus is no longer just on bringing more Filipinos into the formal economy — it is about empowering them to actively participate in it. Across the country, households and small businesses continue to face income volatility, unexpected expenses, and limited financial buffers.
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[2026-04-17 18:06 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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[2026-04-17 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Segundo o Novo Jornal, um dos arguidos russos afirmou ter mantido encontros privados com figuras como Higino Carneiro, Dino Matrosse, Lukamba Gato e Marcos Nhunga, negando, no entanto, qualquer ligação à extinta rede de mercenários russa Wagner.
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[2026-04-17 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna and Andrian Rodriguez take center stage as they spearhead a strong field in the Capiztahan Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, which kicks off Saturday, April 18 at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City.
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[2026-04-17 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forces killed 10 suspected Muslim militants Friday in the deadliest clash so far this year in the south where troops have been fighting remaining rebels waging a considerably weakened separatist insurgency, officials said.
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[2026-04-17 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna overcame a slow start to pull off a gritty 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Saze Nillama and fuel a remarkable two-title run in the Verde Aces Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Bacolod City.
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[2026-04-17 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FIVE Saturdays, one iconic bayfront. The 13th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) wrapped up at SM Mall of Asia with crowds gathering early and staying late, turning each night into a shared experience of music, lights, and city energy. The event delivered maxed-out experience week after week, with Seaside Boulevard filled with families, friends, and visitors taking in the show.
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[2026-04-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TOP seed Tennielle Madis and second pick Stefi Marithe Aludo downed separate rivals Friday to arrange a title showdown in the Philta National Women's Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-04-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-17 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a P4 billion emergency loan program to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Friday.
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[2026-04-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) highlights a powerful lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” bringing together three of the country’s most respected leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.
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[2026-04-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — OPM rapper Hev Abi has denied allegations of illegal firearm and drug possession following his arrest in Quezon City earlier this week, as police said he was among several individuals detained in a raid tied to a firearms enforcement operation.
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[2026-04-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The western suburb of Altona isn’t the first place you’d expect to be treated to an artisan salt that has been certified by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding”. But here we are, at cheery, two-level Filipino restaurant Kumbira, having asin tibuok grated over dessert.
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[2026-04-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to go down next week, as a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and US President Donald Trump saying that both the US and Iran may sit down again over the weekend to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, local industry sources said Friday.
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[2026-04-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ bid to secure an extension of a US sanctions waiver allowing continued imports of Russian crude could place the country within a broader geopolitical contest between Washington and Beijing, an international law expert warned.
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[2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA (AP) — El presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., manifestó el jueves que un exlegislador sospechoso en un escándalo de corrupción fue arrestado en la República Checa y que estaban en marcha gestiones para repatriarlo.
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Czech Republic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has expressed support for ongoing reforms to hospital payment under the country’s universal health care (UHC) program, as global experts gathered for a regional workshop on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs).
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[2026-04-17 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MPOWER, the local retail electricity supplier of Manuel Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), formalized its partnership with Rustan Coffee Corp. (RCOC), the authorized licensee of Starbucks in the Philippines, for the supply of electricity to select Starbucks branches across Metro Manila.
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[2026-04-17 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.
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[2026-04-17 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Columnist’s note: A few days ago, a handwritten note was presented by the media that was allegedly written by Ramil Madriaga. It dwells on an alleged plan by former president Rodrigo Duterte to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. I thought the note could be subjected to a forensic linguistic analysis, but someone could definitely do it better than I could.
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[2026-04-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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