Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-21 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SENATOR Loren Legarda stressed that tax reforms must bring relief to Filipino families while ensuring accountability in government spending.
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[2026-03-21 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Farm Fresh Foxies were struggling early in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference—but they figured it all out and barged their way to the qualifying round.
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[2026-03-21 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SPEARHEADED by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap) at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City to bring essential medical services directly to learners, teachers and the school community.
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[2026-03-21 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference 2026
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[2026-03-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TWENTY-FOUR individuals and organizations driving water conservation, environmental protection and sustainable water management were recognized at the World Water Day Philippines Awards held at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, on March 19, 2026.
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[2026-03-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Lawrence (not his real name) was recruited into what Filipino security officials say was an espionage scheme by Chinese nationals — one that targeted young government workers with financial needs and access to sensitive security information.
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[2026-03-21 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UST Golden Tigresses recovered from an opening set loss to surge to their third straight win at Ateneo Blue Eagles' expense, 21-25, 25-11, 25-22, 25-12, at the Araneta Coliseum Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-03-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Singer-songwriter syd hartha returns to Rappler Live Jam on Saturday, March 21!
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[2026-03-21 16:30 UTC+10:00] [John Paolo Rivera] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With diesel in the triple digits amid the Iran war, Filipinos brace for a domino effect on rice, electricity and basic household necessities
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[2026-03-21 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Golf Tour unveils its new 10-leg season on March 24 with a loaded field primed for an early statement at the ICTSI Lakewood Championship in Cabanatuan City.
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[2026-03-21 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University avoided a complete meltdown, finding its second wind in the decider to survive University of Santo Tomas, 26-24, 25-18, 22-25, 16-25, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala runs in 19th place in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Singles Race live rankings on Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The long wait ends on Sunday as the BYD IRONMAN 70.3 Davao presented by Aboitiz blasts off, igniting a high-stakes endurance showdown that brings together elite international contenders, rising stars and the country’s finest triathletes in one of the most anticipated races on the calendar.
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[2026-03-21 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embody the values of compassion, humility, patience, and charity demonstrated during the holy month of Ramadan as the country celebrates Eid’l Fitr on Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the National Capital Region, stressing the need to intensify the agency's campaign for early detection.
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[2026-03-21 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Polish netter Magda Linette gave props to Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala ahead of their round of 32 clash at the Miami Open early Sunday in Manila.
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[2026-03-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: ~20% of Global Oil Supply Cut Off
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[2026-03-21 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents in Metro Manila and Maguindanao to exercise "extreme caution" amid 33 to 40 degrees Celsius temperatures today, Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that 99 percent of food products marketed to children fail to meet global standards, highlighting the need for stronger legislation to protect minors from aggressive promotion of foods and drinks high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.
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[2026-03-21 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN a significant move to bridge the gap between digital convenience and physical accessibility, WinZir has inaugurated nine new betshop locations across Metro Manila and Rizal. This expansion marks a pivotal chapter in the company’s growth strategy, aimed at providing a regulated and premium environment for sports fans and gaming enthusiasts.
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[2026-03-21 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of National Defense (DND) slammed China for criticizing Philippine military officials over operations near Bajo de Masinloc, saying it was a “self-directed farce.”
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[2026-03-21 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Rotary Club of Makati-McKinley (RCMMc) President Glace Genson turns over to Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and school principal Nora Pablo the symbolic key to the vocational learning rooms housing its donated equipment and facilities under the club’s Project Revive (Revitalizing the Visually Impaired with Vocational Education). Revive is a Rotary International Global Grant-funded project that establishes technology-driven vocational education courses (general audio transcription, digital content creation and music production) for the visually impaired senior high school students at the
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[2026-03-21 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE latest Pulse Asia survey, released on March 16, 2026, is more than a periodic reading of public opinion. It is an early political weather bulletin. And the forecast it offers for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is not bright.
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: It was an evening defined by warmth and quiet elegance as Alexander “Bombie” Ricafort marked his 60th birthday with nearly 200 guests at the Manila Golf and Country Club.
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[2026-03-21 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ARCHIVO – El portaaviones francés Charles de Gaulle atraca en el puerto de la bahía de Subic, una antigua base naval estadounidense, en el noroeste de Manila, Filipinas, el domingo 23 de febrero de 2025. (AP Foto/Joeal Calupitan, Archivo)
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[2026-03-21 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Barangay Ginebra flipped the switch behind a fiery second quarter offensive to clobber Macau, 110-93, and get its title bid going in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-21 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: French aircraft carrier The Charles de Gaulle docks at Subic Bay port, a former U.S. Naval base northwest of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan, File)
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[2026-03-20 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on March 20, 2026 that manufacturers have agreed to keep prices steady for as long as possible to help mitigate the impact of the war in the Middle East on basic commodities in the country.
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[2026-03-20 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Marcos administration called for unity, faith and sustained efforts toward peace as it joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr.
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[2026-03-20 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. is set to compete in the Australian chess circuit next month.
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[2026-03-20 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-20 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The return of the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao marks more than just the revival of a premier endurance race – it opens a rare and prestigious pathway for Filipino athletes to compete on the global stage at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.
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[2026-03-20 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Bobe Salahog displayed composure far beyond his 20 years, surviving a nerve-wracking, wind-lashed finish to snatch low medal honors in the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School at Splendido Taal Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas Friday.
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[2026-03-20 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Vice President Sara Duterte has praised the Muslim community for their "discipline and devotion" during the month of Ramadan as it celebrates Eid'l Fitr on Saturday.
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[2026-03-20 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-20 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-20 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-20 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOLLOWING the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure that no community is left behind, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P8.08 billion to fund priority projects in over 800 cleared barangays under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) – Support to the Barangay Development Program (SBDP) of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).
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[2026-03-20 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIS is your moment, Manila! K-pop’s champions of youth, TWS (pronounced ‘Two-Us’), consisting of six members Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin, announces their much-anticipated VR concert, TWS VR Concert: RUSH ROAD (hereinafter: RUSH ROAD), which is confirmed to be shown in Manila exclusively at Gateway Cineplex from April 17 to 26 April, 2026.
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[2026-03-20 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IT was a moment of heartfelt reunion as Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon recently reconnected with his long-time friend, Dr. Stan Shih, founder of the Acer Group, and his wife, Carolyn, after 30 years.
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[2026-03-20 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines takes center stage in the Spring 2026 (March–May) issue of Cercle Diplomatique, which highlighted the country as “a nation of contrasts and rapid change” in the publication’s cover story.
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[2026-03-20 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Much has changed since Alex Eala’s debut in the Miami Open last year.
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[2026-03-20 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has retired the names of seven storms that brought massive death and destruction to the country.
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[2026-03-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon has confirmed that four tax evasion cases were filed against Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) after initial delays due to the filing of a motion for reconsideration.
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