Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-23 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Warm and humid weather will prevail in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
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[2026-03-23 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A prolonged war in the Middle East would jack up the cost of holding the parliamentary elections in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by as much as 25%, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday.
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[2026-03-23 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-23 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-23 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Manibela announced on Monday a two-day nationwide transport strike this week, citing rising fuel prices as the primary cause of their protest.
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[2026-03-23 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed back the fourth batch of Filipinos repatriated from the Middle East.
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[2026-03-23 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ONLY two logical choices for 500,000 to 700,000 students who graduate from Philippine colleges and higher institutions every year: pursue further studies to earn additional qualifications to be more competitive when applying for a job, or join the Philippines’ labor force.
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[2026-03-23 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-23 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Blackwater broke into the win column after claiming the scalp of Magnolia, 97-91 in a king-sized upset in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-03-22 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THOUSANDS of young Filipino learners took a bold step toward their dreams as they took this year’s Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Examinations.
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[2026-03-22 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has continuously strengthened its position as a leading enabler of the Philippines’ digital economy, with its fiber subscribers growing by 43 percent or 2.1-million in 2025 from 1.7-million the previous year, its president and CEO Carl Cruz said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SENATOR Loren Legarda has filed three complementary measures, aimed at easing the burden on Filipino households by reforming the country’s value-added tax (VAT) system. The proposals lower the general VAT rate, exempt basic goods and services, and correct distortions in electricity billing to ensure fairness and fiscal responsibility.
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[2026-03-22 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws avenged their first round loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs, hacking out a 5-set thrilling win this time, 25-23, 25-23, 20-25, 21-25, 22-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A school principal was arrested in an anti-drug operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 13 in Surigao del Sur on March 20, officials said.
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[2026-03-22 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to ease the impact of the Middle East war on the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it is temporarily allowing the sale of lower-grade fuel in the local market.
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[2026-03-22 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — State seismologists on Sunday raised the alert over Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province to Level 1, following a sustained series of volcanic earthquakes that began last week.
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[2026-03-22 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas members Leo Ordiales and Michaelo Buddin took matters into their own hands to ensure a traditional Final Four format in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament.
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[2026-03-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Battling searing heat, relentless pressure and two charging rivals, Irienold Reig Jr. announced his arrival as Philippine triathlon’s next big force, claiming a breakthrough victory at the BYD IRONMAN 70.3 Davao presented by Aboitiz along the blistering stretch of the Davao Coastal Road on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UP Fighting Maroons ended their 4-game skid after blanking the UE Lady Warriors, 25-21, 25-15, 25-14, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Senate has passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1719, principally authored and principally sponsored by Senator Loren Legarda, declaring April of every year as Philippine Veterans Month.
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[2026-03-22 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With all the controversies surrounding the Alas Pilipinas national team, team captain Jia De Guzman wants to focus on the issues first before making a decision.
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[2026-03-22 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chanelle Avaricio, Daniella Uy, Mafy Singson and Yvon Bisera step into the spotlight at the ICTSI Lakewood Championship not just chasing a title – but igniting momentum for a defining stretch in their careers.
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[2026-03-22 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese embassy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China called the allegations ‘malicious smears’ after three people were arrested on suspicion of leaking sensitive information to foreigners
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[2026-03-22 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Some places in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and because of high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Stars may rise and fall, but the ‘Phenom’ stays right where she belongs.
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[2026-03-22 14:18 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-22 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Can Alex Eala finally put an end to 'the Curse of the Czech Republic'?
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[2026-03-22 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ISTANBUL — G7 foreign ministers said Saturday (Sunday in Manila) they are ready to take "necessary measures" to support global energy supplies and safeguard maritime routes, including through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-22 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The entire archipelago would be experiencing fair weather throughout the day due to the easterlies, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The entire archipelago would be experiencing fair weather throughout the day due to the easterlies, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-22 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Regaining 120 points after advancing to the Miami Open fourth round, Alex Eala leaped from 48th to 44th in the WTA live rankings Sunday morning.
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[2026-03-22 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala secured $105,720 in prize money or P6.36 million for reaching the WTA 1000 Miami Open fourth round Sunday morning in Manila.
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[2026-03-22 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala advanced to the WTA 1000 Miami Open fourth round after dropping Polish Magda Linette, 6-3, 7-6 (2), in their round of 32 match at the Hard Rock Stadium Grandstand Court Sunday morning in Manila.
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[2026-03-22 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Meralco showed better team work and relied on defense to hand Phoenix its first defeat via a 93-86 decision on Saturday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup at the Ynares Center.
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[2026-03-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CARCAR CITY — Cebuano commuters may soon get a break from rising transport costs as the provincial government prepares to introduce fare-free bus rides across key routes.
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[2026-03-22 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This coming April 10 to 12 at The Theatre at Solaire, Ballet Philippines stages the end of its “56th season with Paglalakbay: The Journey of the Sea People.” It is a full-length original Filipino ballet inspired by the Austronesian migration, often called the Austronesian Expansion — one of the largest and most significant migrations in human history roughly 5,000 to 6,000 years ago.
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[2026-03-22 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE name might evoke visions of a beloved children’s cartoon character, but Metro Manila’s Sponge City Project may well help improve flood management in the capital region through nature-based solutions.
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[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-22 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE surge in global oil prices from $71 to $113 per barrel last week is largely attributed to the escalating war in the Middle East. Last week, Israel bombed Iran’s largest offshore gas field in South Pars, and Tehran responded by launching missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan oil hub, which sent energy markets reeling.
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[2026-03-22 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez made her best performance in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference after stuffing the statistical sheet with 22 points, 13 excellent receptions, and 13 excellent digs in a cardiac five-set match over Cignal.
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[2026-03-22 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-22 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor won the ₱10,000,000.00 jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced.
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[2026-03-22 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The PBA Office of the Commissioner slapped hefty fines and suspensions on TNT forward Glen Khobuntin and Rain or Shine import Jaylen Johnson following fight-marred game Friday night.
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[2026-03-22 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — For two years, the Capital 1 Solar Spikers had the three best picks in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).
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[2026-03-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Titan Ultra came out with great resolve and played with composure to shock San Miguel Beer, 119-112 and secure its first win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-03-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-21 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The DLSU Lady Spikers repeated over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-19, 17-25, 25-23, 25-23, at the Araneta Coliseum Saturday to stay undefeated at 8-0 in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament.
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