Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAST week, retired US Air Force colonel Ray Powell published an article in The Manila Times (“Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila,” April 9 and 10, 2026). He made groundless accusations against the normal diplomatic work of the Chinese Embassy in Manila in an attempt to sow discord in China-Philippines relations.
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[2026-04-13 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos formed Barangay Ginebra’s 1-2 scoring punch in a strong second half assault to pulverize Phoenix, 109-96 as the Gin Kings won back-to-back games in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-12 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said any agreement on oil and gas exploration with China or any other foreign government would be made in line with the Philippine Constitution.
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[2026-04-12 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court’s intervention in the impeachment case involving Vice President Sara Duterte would define the extent of judicial power under the Constitution, former Senate president Franklin Drilon said.
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[2026-04-12 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas women defeated home team Singapore, 21-10 at The Kallang on Sunday evening to qualify for the FIBA 3x3 Women's World Cup.
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[2026-04-12 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia took advantage of the absence of San Miguel Beer import Justin Patton as the Hotshots scored a runaway 120-101 win on Sunday to revitalize their PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup playoff bid at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-12 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-12 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has tapped technology to make energy use more efficient, help build a more climate transition-ready digital infrastructure, and expand renewable energy.
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[2026-04-12 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws boosted their UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball semifinal bid with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-22 win over the UP Fighting Maroons at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday.
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[2026-04-12 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A measure that seeks to expand dental health services has been filed at the House of Representatives.
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[2026-04-12 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Network for the Development of Agriculture Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (Nedac) will hold its International Stakeholders Summit from April 14 to 18 at the Holiday Inn Hotel Makati, bringing together key cooperative leaders from across the region.
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[2026-04-12 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sports stars Manny Pacquiao and Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks linked up at Madison Square Garden in New York Saturday in Manila.
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[2026-04-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FORMER Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose returns to the Philippines for the second time in seven months as his ArenaPlus family welcomes him back for another landmark event on April 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
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[2026-04-12 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CASINO Plus, a trusted online casino platform in the Philippines and one of the country’s leading responsible gaming brands licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) celebrated a record-breaking milestone with a single jackpot payout of P271,433,871.79.
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[2026-04-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the status of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s digitalization program, stressing the urgency of making tax compliance easier, faster, and more accessible for Filipino taxpayers, especially with the April 15 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs).
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[2026-04-12 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Amid rumors of his supposed failing health, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared photos of his rare night out with first lady Liza Marcos. Marcos on Sunday posted on Facebook photos of him and his wife dining at Finestra Restaurant at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque City.
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[2026-04-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world’s slum dwellers and some of the planet’s most expensive real estate
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[2026-04-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Toy enthusiasts and pop culture fans attend the Toycon Summer Prelude held at the Okada Manila on Sunday. Toycon Summer Prelude serves as the opening event for the main Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention to be held on June 12-14 at the SMX Convention Center.
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[2026-04-12 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-12 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid rumors of his supposed failing health, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared snaps of his rare night out with first lady Liza Marcos.
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[2026-04-12 16:36 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-12 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Bureau of Customs (BOC) uncovered a massive haul of counterfeit luxury perfumes and cosmetic products worth ₱705 million in a Valenzuela City raid, marking one of the agency’s biggest anti-counterfeiting operations this year.
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[2026-04-12 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is in line for a potential rematch against Jasmine Paolini and even a quarterfinal clash against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina at the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open in Germany.
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[2026-04-12 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila’s street food stalls forced to raise prices and serve colder meals as they grapple with soaring fuel costs
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[2026-04-12 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Sam Natividad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila’s street food stalls forced to raise prices and serve colder meals as they grapple with soaring fuel costs
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[2026-04-12 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bernadeth Pons stepped up when it mattered most to give Creamline a winning start in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference round-robin semifinals.
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[2026-04-12 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the construction of more bypass and farm-to-market roads nationwide to help farmers increase their income, cut fuel costs, and bring their produce to market faster.
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[2026-04-12 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The NU Lady Bulldogs kept the UE Lady Warriors winless and clinched a Final Four spot with a 25-19, 25-14, 25-14 victory in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday.
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[2026-04-12 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna returns to the court refreshed and more determined than ever, setting the stage for another dominant campaign as she headlines the girls’ division of the Verde Aces Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Bacolod City.
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[2026-04-12 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Cotabato’s Brittany Tamayo and Jared Saban return to the Junior Philippine Golf Tour brimming with confidence as they lead the title chase in the 11-14 division of the ICTSI Alta Vista Junior PGT Championship, which begins Monday at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Cebu City.
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[2026-04-12 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Final Four-bound National University made quick work of also-ran University of the East, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, to secure a playoff for a twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Sunday morning at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
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[2026-04-12 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Did you, even a little bit, envy those Artemis II astronauts for having been able to take a break from planet Earth? Well, they’re back, thankfully safe and sound. They’ve returned to this world that’s reeling from the Middle East war, which the US, Israel, and Iran may or may not decide to end soon.
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[2026-04-12 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday that Typhoon Sinlaku (international name) may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week.
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[2026-04-12 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Some areas in Metro Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Laguna, and Quezon will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
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[2026-04-12 08:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Sunday that Typhoon Sinlaku (international name) still has the possibility of entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late next week.
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[2026-04-12 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said Sunday that Typhoon “Sinlaku” (international name) may still enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late next week.
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[2026-04-12 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GILAS Women point guard and Filipino American star Vanessa de Jesus declared for the WNBA draft for this year.
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[2026-04-12 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BUSINESS tycoon and sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan led the return of the Tour of Luzon in 2025 and nearly doubled its scale for 2026—all driven by his vision to soon witness the first Filipino compete in the Tour de France.
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[2026-04-12 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN ANTONIO, US — Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks, 139-120, on Friday (Saturday in Manila).
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[2026-04-12 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-12 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DETROIT — Detroit’s Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins, 2-0, on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to end a five-game skid.
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[2026-04-12 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla made an amusing announcement recently that all disorderly acts, such as drinking sprees and gambling on the street, walking shirtless, and minors violating nighttime curfews, shall be prohibited by the Philippine National Police and village watchmen under pain of punishment. His directive was met with sarcasm and brickbats in the wake of more pressing issues confronting the country today, such as surging fuel prices and economic uncertainties arising from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-12 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AUGUSTA, US — Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday’s (Saturday in Manila) last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters.
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[2026-04-12 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AUGUSTA, US — Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday (Saturday in Manila), despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom.
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[2026-04-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AUGUSTA, US — Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday (Saturday in Manila), despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom.
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[2026-04-12 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Caritas Philippines urged the Church to “choose a simpler way of life” and reassess its use of resources, emphasizing that austerity should serve as both a moral and prophetic response to the crisis
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[2026-04-12 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-12 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala faces five-time WTA champ Leylah Fernandez in the opening round of the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open in Germany likely set on Monday.
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[2026-04-12 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — CJ Cansino scored six of his team’s last 10 points as Meralco beat a gritty Macau side, 115-110 to grab solo second spot in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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