Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-12 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CAPAS, Tarlac — Mirroring her 400m redemption, Paris Olympian Lauren Hoffman reclaimed the women's 100m national title after clocking 13.55 seconds at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships Friday at the New Clark City Stadium here.
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[2026-06-12 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The local government unit of Dipaculao, Aurora announced on Thursday that it ordered the temporary closure of the resort where the Ateneo men's basketball team held a team-building activity, which ultimately led to the drowning of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili last Sunday.
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[2026-06-12 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TO help farmers increase the production of high-quality mushrooms, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced a modern cultivation system to a farmers’ group in the province of Cebu.
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[2026-06-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-06-12 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) formally commended members of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group-Special Operations Division (HPG-SOD) and composite operating units for their commendable performance during a police operation along Mabini Street, Maypajo, Caloocan City on May 6, 2026.
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[2026-06-12 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University on Friday asked its community and the public to be discerning, following a fake statement over the deaths of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
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[2026-06-12 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The future of Philippine tennis takes center stage at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna as a huge field of young netters gather for the highly anticipated Mayor’s Cup Age-Group Championships.
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[2026-06-12 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos is calling on Filipinos to protect truth from distortion. He also urged Filipinos to restore trust in a time increasingly marked by division and distrust. His appeal came as the country marks the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence. At Rizal Park, Marcos and members of the First Family led the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies honoring Dr.
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[2026-06-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Den Velez, Divine Adili’s first coach in the Philippines at New Era University, said the late basketball standout was like a son to him, expressing deep heartbreak and devastation upon learning of the tragic incident last Monday.
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[2026-06-12 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University announced on Friday that Divine Adili's wake starts on Saturday, June 13 at the Immaculate Conception Chapel inside the Loyola Campus in Katipunan, Quezon City.
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[2026-06-12 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides. (AP video shot by Joeal Calupitan)
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[2026-06-12 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday awarded livelihood packages to selected beneficiaries in Barangay 343 in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
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[2026-06-12 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala said she's honored to play in the WTA Tour at the same time as the returning legendary Serena Williams.
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[2026-06-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday announced that Malampaya Deep Water Gasto-Power Project would be shut down from June 15 to July 15 for a scheduled maintenance.
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[2026-06-12 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) secured P48 billion from the disposition of the 61-hectare property occupied by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City.
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[2026-06-12 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A resolution at the House of Representatives has been filed by Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco seeking an investigation into the deaths of Ateneo men's basketball team members Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, stressing that the tragedy goes beyond school affiliation.
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[2026-06-12 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A party-list actively involved in the welfare of the athletes has joined calls from various sectors for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of two Ateneo cagers who reportedly drowned during a team-building activity in Aurora town.
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[2026-06-12 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it was monitoring four rallies within Metro Manila in celebration of the country's 128th Independence Day.
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[2026-06-12 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid on yellow alert on Friday as several maor coal plants remained unavailable resulting in supply shortage amid increased demand.
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[2026-06-12 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CAPAS, Tarlac — Rica Mae Balderama of Far Eastern University successfully defended her women's open long jump title in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships Friday morning at the New Clark City Stadium here.
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[2026-06-12 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), said Beijing's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family were deemed "unfriendly act that further complicates" ties between the Philippines and China.
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[2026-06-12 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A viral video showing a tree lying on the ground along Roxas Boulevard sparked alarm and raised questions over alleged tree cutting and earthballing activities despite San Miguel Corporation’s reported voluntary stop to such operations linked to its Southern Access Link Expressway (Salex) project.
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[2026-06-12 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers battling rain and aftershocks cleared roads and searched for the missing in the southern Philippines on Friday as the death toll from a major quake rose to 55.
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[2026-06-12 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said China's sanctions against him and his family were a usual punishment for those who speak out on its deception.
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[2026-06-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defence and economy, and cement dominance in shipbuilding
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[2026-06-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Balamban] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defence and economy, and cement dominance in shipbuilding
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[2026-06-12 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ transition toward large-scale renewable energy gained fresh momentum on last Monday, June 8, as a high-level Norwegian offshore wind delegation launched a Southeast Asian tour here to help build the country’s maritime energy capabilities.
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[2026-06-12 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday brushed aside sanctions imposed by China on him and his family, saying he would continue carrying out his duties despite Beijing’s latest move against one of the Philippine government’s most outspoken critics.
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[2026-06-12 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday acknowledged the leadership of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian during the celebration of the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence.
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[2026-06-12 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson described his arrest over a cyber libel case as a “badge of honor,” while denying that he was arrested at his residence and saying he voluntarily went to the police station to post bail.
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[2026-06-12 11:14 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening described China’s decision to impose sanctions on Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family as an “unfriendly act,” saying it adds strain to already tense relations between Manila and Beijing.
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[2026-06-12 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippine’s Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro talks to the media as he attends the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s annual defense and security forum, in Singapore on May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File)
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Dante Arevalo Ang: Remembering a news publisher who transformed The Manila Times into a model of independence, integrity and political diversity.
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[2026-06-12 07:06 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: READY FOR PANATAG In this photo taken in April, fishermen prepare their boats along the shoreline of Barangay Calapandayan in Subic town, Zambales, where many continue to venture into the West Philippine Sea despite growing tensions in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. —JOANNA ROSE AGLIBOT
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[2026-06-12 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) and safety Daniel Scott (32) watch drills during the NFL football team’s practice in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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[2026-06-12 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El capitán de Argentina, Lionel Messi, al frente, trabaja junto a sus compañeros durante una práctica para el Mundial miércoles, 3 de junio, 2026, en Kansas City, Kan. (AP Foto/Charlie Riedel)
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[2026-06-12 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE wait is finally over. LALALAFEST MANILA reveals its official line-up, bringing together Grammy winners, global hitmakers, festival icons, and some of the most exciting artists from across Southeast Asia.
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[2026-06-12 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Supreme Court of the Philippines officially unveiled a historical marker from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on June 5, 2026, at the Supreme Court New Building in Padre Faura, Manila, as part of the celebration of the Court’s 125th anniversary.
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[2026-06-12 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A group of lawmakers in Southeast Asia promoting human rights called on Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to "resist pressure" from some countries in the region seeking premature normalization of ties with Myanmar's military regime.
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[2026-06-12 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TODAY, show-stopping London-born singer and songwriter Sienna Spiro announces the “My House” tour, including an extensive North American fall run followed by dates in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe. MANILA will be on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at the New Frontier Theater.
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[2026-06-12 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday is set to deploy 90,000 personnel to secure all related activities nationwide, particularly in major convergence areas and historical sites in the celebration of the 128th Independence Day on June 12.
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[2026-06-12 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Family, friends, and loved ones pay their respects during the wake of Ateneo Men's Basketball Team player Rene Baterbonia at Arlington Memorial Chapel. Baterbonia and his teammate, Divine Adili, died during a team training activity in Aurora on Monday, June 8. His remains are set to arrive in Davao City tonight.
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[2026-06-12 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — El secretario de Defensa de Filipinas y su familia tienen prohibida la entrada a China por comentarios que ha hecho sobre las reclamaciones de Beijing en el mar de China Meridional, informó el jueves el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores chino.
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[2026-06-12 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-12 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IMAGINE if the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao happened midday in major cities like Manila. God forbid! The situation could have been very different.
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[2026-06-12 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS one of the earliest bastions of democracy in Asia, the Philippines remains both a model and a cautionary tale in its pursuit of freedom in the face of external pressures. In an increasingly globalized world marked by persistent local challenges, the country is not immune to emerging geopolitical and economic forces.
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[2026-06-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO patriots, who fought Spanish colonialism for more than three centuries, finally claimed victory with the waving of the flag declaring independence on June 12, 1898. Today, June 12, 2026, the Philippines observes its 128th Independence Day.
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[2026-06-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-12 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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