Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Field personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will get access to medical services under a new agreement with Pasay City General Hospital, an arrangement aimed at supporting workers exposed to risks while on duty.
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[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience generally fair weather as the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience fair weather as the effect of the northeast monsoon locally known as "amihan" continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-17 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has formally completed the roster of private sector representatives for the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council (PCIDC), filling the remaining seats for the nation’s nine recognized creative domains.
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[2026-03-17 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WHEN a Filipino economist recently warned that a Sara Duterte presidency would be “full of fiscal risks,” the claim sparked controversy, not because it was outrageous, but because it captured only part of a more complicated reality. A fuller examination of Duterte’s record as a local executive reveals a leader whose economic governance resists simple categorization, confounding both her critics and her supporters.
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[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-17 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-17 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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[2026-03-17 01:20 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-03-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at expanding access to free tertiary education.
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[2026-03-17 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday approved the proposed Presidential Merit Scholarship Act.
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[2026-03-17 00:38 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said the two impeachment complaints against her must be dismissed.
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[2026-03-16 23:54 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Monday sponsored a bill seeking the suspension of excise taxes on fuel during extraordinary circumstances.
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[2026-03-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [Overseas Filipinos] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Speaker Faustino Dy III said his door "is always open" to members of the House of Representatives who may want to consult him or discuss their concerns.
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[2026-03-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno and Reps. Rolando Valeriano and Franz Pumaren, members of the National Unity Party, urge the House Justice Commitee to strengthen its impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-03-16 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times News Prime.
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[2026-03-16 21:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that protects the remittances of over two million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from "sudden and unilateral" fees.
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[2026-03-16 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — As Cebu prepares to host the meeting of leaders in Southeast Asia, a new convention hub has opened on the shores of Mactan.
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[2026-03-16 21:30 UTC+10:00] [International Social Survey Programme] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A record 83 per cent of women in the Philippines now say they find domestic life as fulfilling as a career, a 30-year high
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[2026-03-16 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Money swindled through any form of online scam can be recovered if the incident is reported early, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said on Monday.
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[2026-03-16 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1937 which seeks to ensure that quality education reaches every Filipino child, even those in remote areas. The Senate passed SB 1937 which will institutionalize support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA).
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[2026-03-16 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Philip Conrad Acop took his oath as a member of the House of Representatives on Monday.
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[2026-03-16 20:29 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Issues] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Voting 209–5, the House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 8469, which seeks to amend the Biofuels Act.
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[2026-03-16 19:31 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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[2026-03-16 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This is The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-16 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – At Splendido Golf Club here, reputation counts for little and survival hinges on nerve, precision and resilience.
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[2026-03-16 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Davao is shaping up to deliver a fierce and unpredictable contest as around 1,000 triathletes from 30 countries gear up for the centerpiece race, which blasts off on March 22 in Davao City.
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[2026-03-16 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Initiatives connected to the Bangsamoro peace process were discussed during recent engagements in New York between the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) and representatives of the United Nations (UN).
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[2026-03-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 14:41 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City will begin releasing the P5,000 fuel subsidy for tricycle drivers this week under the national government’s financial assistance program for public utility vehicle drivers.
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[2026-03-16 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Four persons died while another was injured in an accident triggered by a speeding car driven by a 60-year-old woman in Angono, Rizal Sunday afternoon.
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[2026-03-16 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The emergency room of the Pasig Hope Medical Center has been temporarily closed to give way to renovation and expansion works.
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[2026-03-16 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history after winning Best Cinematography for the film "Sinners" at the Academy Awards held Sunday night (Monday in Manila) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
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[2026-03-16 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) has achieved a milestone as it reached over two million students and educators nationwide while promoting and teaching online safety and responsibility.
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[2026-03-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is in line for a third clash against world no. 3 Iga Swiatek of Poland at the WTA 1000 Miami Open slated from March 17 to 29.
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[2026-03-16 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Over 330,000 residents in Manila or 15 percent of the city’s population will receive P1.7 billion in cash assistance, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno said Monday.
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[2026-03-16 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala cracked the top 30 of the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, hitting a new career-best No. 29 on Monday.
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[2026-03-16 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX and Phoenix jumped off to a 2-0 start after beating separate foes on Sunday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.
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[2026-03-16 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ACOORDINATED anti-illegal drug operation at a major port in Surigao City led to the arrest of a suspected drug courier and the seizure of nearly P95 million worth of suspected shabu Saturday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-16 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), together with its partner agencies, Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) is set to celebrate Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino 2026 through this April by virtue of Presidential Proclamation 469.
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[2026-03-16 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE escalating conflict in the Middle East may be thousands of kilometers away from Manila, but its consequences are already being felt by Filipinos through rising fuel prices, economic uncertainty and anxiety for loved ones working abroad.
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