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Philippines
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Philippines, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · Middle EastPhilippine Police Find Child Pornography at Thomas Markle's Home
Philippine police have discovered a significant amount of child pornography at the former home of Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle. The country's Interior Minister stated that evidence suggests he may be a sex offender of the worst kind. Markle denies the allegations.
Middle East3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Conflict & Security · ChinaChina says US warship illegally entered waters near Sabina Shoal
China's military stated it tracked the USS Charleston after it allegedly "illegally intruded" into waters near Sabina Shoal. Beijing claims the US action infringes on its sovereign rights and jeopardizes regional peace, while the US Navy has not immediately responded.
China2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
India2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · ChinaChina builds new installations on Yagong Island in Paracels
New structures have been sighted on Yagong Island in the Paracel Islands, according to satellite imagery. Analysts suggest the construction could be the start of an early warning radar facility, potentially supporting installations on nearby Antelope Reef. Construction began in March and April.
China3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
US Senator criticised for Taiwan remarks as South China Sea tensions rise
US Senator Darline Graham faced backlash after saying national security was 'not my thing' during a debate on Taiwan and the South China Sea. The regions are key to global trade and US-China relations, with Beijing asserting sovereignty over both despite international rulings and US support for Taiwan’s defence.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 ![Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel, the Unaizah, on March 5, 2024 [File: Adrian Portugal/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-03-06T104328Z_2060213782_RC2CF6AAB875_RTRMADP_3_SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES-1749106133.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS rejects China’s Scarborough Reef nature reserve as territorial claim
The US State Department condemned China’s attempt to enforce a 'national nature reserve' at Scarborough Reef, calling it a coercive effort to deny Filipino fishermen access and undermine regional stability. The dispute centres on China’s nine-dash line claim, rejected by an international tribunal in 2016.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 21