Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The preparations of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue and will not be wasted even if the elections will be postponed, its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: 'Its nice to be back,' says Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga to the media after showing up at the House of Representatives' justice committee hearing on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on April 14, 2026. Barzaga said that he was expecting the warrant against him that was issued by a Makati court related to the case filed against him by billionaire Enrique Razon, National Unity Party Chairman Ronaldo Puno and Manila Rep.
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[2026-04-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro, chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on Justice, references a viral song as she defends the panel's hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to impeach Vice President Duterte on April 14, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Más de 17.000 militares estadounidenses y filipinos participarán en uno de sus mayores ejercicios anuales de combate en Filipinas, que subrayan el firme compromiso de Estados Unidos con Asia pese a su preocupación por Oriente Medio, afirmó un funcionario militar estadounidense el martes.
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[2026-04-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Demonstrators from pro-impeachment groups gather outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City on April 14, 2026, calling for a fair and transparent impeachment process and urging Vice President Sara Duterte to face the proceedings.
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[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United States’ staunch commitment to Asia despite its preoccupation with the Middle East, a U.S. military official said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — First time to step into the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) semifinals, the Farm Fresh Foxies displayed heart and grit to take down the PLDT High Speed Hitters in four sets, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23, in the 2026 PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-04-14 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-14 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine marines participate in an amphibious landing exercise as part of the annual joint U.S.-Philippine military exercises known as Balikatan, or "shoulder to shoulder", in May 2025 in Palawan province, the Philippines. © AP
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[2026-04-14 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-04-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — COMEBACKING Marian Capadocia ousted fourth seed Kaye Ann Emana, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, Tuesday to reach the third round of the Philta Women's National Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-04-14 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NAGA CITY, Cebu — Inclusive banking took center stage in this city as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) urged local government units (LGUs) and private individuals to take advantage of more accessible financial services following the inauguration of its branch-lite unit in the province.
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[2026-04-14 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the extension of the filing of income tax returns (ITR) to May 15, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 18:15 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:03 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ethan Lago turned early adversity into a commanding triumph, showcasing composure beyond his years to outplay Lucas Revilleza and secure a three-stroke victory in the boys’ 7-10 division of the ICTSI Alta Vista Junior PGT Championship on Tuesday at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club here on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s sakura season rift to a defamation hearing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-04-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Yangon] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s sakura season rift to a defamation hearing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-04-14 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino declared it’s all systems go for the participation of 101 athletes in the 6th Asian Beach Games set April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.
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[2026-04-14 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ramil Madriaga, alleged former bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, said the P125 million in confidential funds of the Office of this Vice President in 2022 was "disposed of" in less than 24 hours.
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[2026-04-14 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — What began as a dream interview for Anne Curtis turned into a memorable “Andy Sachs” moment after the actress and host tripped while approaching Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway at the Tokyo press event for "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
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[2026-04-14 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With the UAAP Season 88 volleyball preliminaries nearing an end, standout performances from both veterans and rookies continue to shape the race to the Final Four and beyond.
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[2026-04-14 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A few days after declaring for the WNBA draft, Vanessa de Jesus was not picked among the 45 players in the selection.
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[2026-04-14 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American sweet-shooting import Bennie Boatwright quietly arrived in Manila, signed his contract and joined San Miguel Beer’s morning practice on Tuesday, according to team manager Gee Abanilla.
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[2026-04-14 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The World Kickboxing and Karate Association (WKA) Philippines, in partnership with the Mactan Fighting League, will host the 2026 National Boxing, K-1 Kickboxing, Muaythai, and MMA Championships at the Vaño Beach Lapu Lapu City on May 31.
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[2026-04-14 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte appeared before the House Committee on Justice.
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[2026-04-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas and his wife, Yasmine, filed a criminal complaint on Monday against the parents of a minor who allegedly bullied and abused their son during swimming activities.
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[2026-04-14 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has been named as the newest ambassador of GameZone, officially joining the DigiPlus family in a ceremonial signing that happened at the Shangri-La The Fort Manila on March 25, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 13:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr fought rumours of his ill-health with a set of impromptu star jumps on 13 April.
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[2026-04-14 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has launched an online platform for applications to the government’s Land-Based Service Contracting Program (SCP), aiming to speed up assistance to public transport operators and commuters.
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[2026-04-14 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: News 'Pure Fiction,' says Sara's counsel on alleged Madriaga 'letter' By Red Mendoza April 14, 2026 Resize Small Medium Large MANILA, Philippines — The legal counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte in her perjury case against her alleged bagman said that his handwritten testimony was "pure fiction" and "not even remotely believable," adding that his testimony is "better" for Duterte's defense.
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[2026-04-14 10:18 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House Committee on Justice begins a crucial phase in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, as it starts examining evidence and hearing testimonies for the first time.Here are the key developments expected in today’s hearing:
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[2026-04-14 10:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House Committee on Justice begins a crucial phase in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, as it starts examining evidence and hearing testimonies for the first time.
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[2026-04-14 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala climbed one spot back to No. 45 in the latest WTA official rankings on Monday as she gears up for the Stuttgart Open in Germany.
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[2026-04-14 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A transport group on Tuesday said its planned three-day strike would proceed even after Malacañang’s said the protest was “not timely.”
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[2026-04-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 06:55 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: A joint energy exploration with any foreign state in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) must expressly recognize that the gas and oil in the area belong to the Philippines, according to the 1Sambayan coalition, composed of retired Supreme Court justices, former government officials and civil society groups.
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[2026-04-14 06:45 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Laboratory tests confirmed that several bottles containing cyanide were recovered by the Philippine Navy from Chinese boats operating near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last year, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Monday. Citing cyanide’s potential damage to the West Philippine Sea’s (WPS) environment and its impact on military troops as well as local fisherfolk, the NSC said that, if proven to be intentional, its usage could constitute a violation of international law.
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[2026-04-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with members of his Cabinet today to discuss how to ease the burden of rising gasoline and diesel prices on consumers, after suspending excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Monday.
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[2026-04-14 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FEDERATION of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairperson Elizabeth Lee on Monday thanked the government for rolling back the escalating prices of pump fuel.
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[2026-04-14 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-14 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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