These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate The Manila Times right-center biased based on right-leaning editorial bias and Mixed for factual reporting due to failed fact checks.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Philippines
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

The Manila Times is a newspaper published in the Philippines, founded on October 11, 1898, by Thomas Gowan and written in English.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Manila Times Publishing Corp owns the Manila Times. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscriptions.

Analysis / Bias

In review, on opinion pieces, the paper leans towards the right with the choice of words both on headlines and articles. The Manila Times also has a pro-Philippine government bias. The World news coverage is syndicated directly from AFP, which we rate as least biased.

Failed Fact Checks

• Says Filipino news organizations are part of a plot to discredit President Rodrigo Duterte and destabilize his government. – False
• The Supreme Court wanted to compel Congress to pass an anti-dynasty law. – False

Overall, we rate The Manila Times right-center biased based on right-leaning editorial bias and Mixed for factual reporting due to failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 8/22/2017) Updated (5/24/2019) Updated (07/17/2024)

Source: https://www.manilatimes.net