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Questions Remain As Kyiv Holds Ceremony For Journalist Tortured Before Dying In Russian Detention

100% of Sources are High Factuality

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

40% Left coverage: 40 sources

Climate Change · Geneva See the Story

Israeli forces step up Gaza City bombardment as Egypt hosts Hamas

41% Right coverage: 17 sources

CAIRO: Israeli forces demolished houses in eastern areas of Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people in aerial and tank fire, local health authorities said, as the Palestinian militant group Hamas told mediators it was ready to resume ceasefire talks. Residents and medics said eight people were killHamas · Gaza See the Story

LOOK: Serenitea turns Binggrae faves into limited 'Korean Sips' drinks

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MANILA, Philippines —Serenitea is putting a Korean twist on your milk tea run! In its latest collaboration, the homegrown teashop joins forces with South Korean food brand Binggrae — beloved for its flavored milks and Melona ice cream — to roll out a three-drink lineup that turns beloved snacks into icy, milky treats. Fusing the two nations’ unique ingredients and tastes, the collection, named “Korean Sips,” hits stores nationwide from August 15…Manila · Manila Read Article

Margielyn Didal celebrates mention of Cebu City in 'Tony Hawk' video game

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MANILA, Philippines – Filipina skateboarding star Margielyn Didal proudly represents her roots as a playable character in the video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Didal celebrated the mention of her hometown Cebu City in the game, which is a combined remake of the Pro Skater 3 and Pro Skater 4 released in 2001 and 2002, respectively. “Cebu City, Philippines is in the game!” Didal posted on Facebook on Thursday, August 14, as she got to play …Manila · Manila Read Article

FACT CHECK: No bullet train from Luzon to Mindanao

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The video, which claims the supposed trip would take only 30 minutes, is AI-generatedManila · Manila Read Article

RESULTS: August 2025 Mechanical Engineers, Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Examinations

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,554 out of 3,808 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 84 out of 159 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Ta…Manila · Manila Read Article

Olympian Maxine Esteban pays it forward: ‘Fencing changed my life’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Maxine Esteban holds a free fencing camp for kids in Manila as the Olympian continues her push to make the sport accessibleManila · Manila Read Article

‘Wala na ba talaga tayong investigative journalism dito sa Pilipinas?’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Hello! I’m Patrick Cruz, public finance reporter for Rappler, and the one behind the story that Senate President Chiz Escudero called “malicious,” “full of innuendos,” and “ill-timed.” The report Escudero was talking about looked into his ties to one of the country’s top contractors for flood control projects. Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Incorporated, contributed P30 million to Escudero’s campaign durin…Journalism · Manila Read Article

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