Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-13 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: RISING P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length debut album under FlipMusic. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Nica del Rosario and produced by Julius James “Bojam” De Belen, the catchy pop ballad introduces a more intimate direction for VVINK in terms of musicality and songwriting.
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[2026-03-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This year’s Asean chair calls on the bloc to ensure investment ‘certainty’ at the opening of the foreign ministers meeting in Manila
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[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-03-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Singapore has extended seats to other countries, including the Philippines, in the repatriation of Singaporeans stranded in the Middle East as a result of the United States-Israel war with Iran.
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[2026-03-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government will include motorcycle taxi riders among those eligible to receive the P5,000 financial assistance intended for individuals in crisis situations, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
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[2026-03-13 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it has digitally mapped more than 167,000 kilometers of local roads and over 17,000 bridges across the country through its enhanced Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI), creating one of the most comprehensive datasets on local infrastructure to support planning, disaster risk reduction, and local development.
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[2026-03-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 252,000 registered voters in the second legislative district of Antipolo City will head to the polls on Saturday to elect heir representative at the House of Representatives following the death of Congressman Romeo Acop in December 2025.
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[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-03-13 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Friday announced that the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System - Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has ordered a rebate of P42,569,790.85, to its consumers over service interruptions that affected the southern portion of its concession area.
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[2026-03-13 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A fire swept through a residential area in Pasay City on Thursday evening, leaving two people dead and dozens of families displaced.
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[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [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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[2026-03-13 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-13 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-13 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: On Feb. 28, I had the privilege of attending this year’s lecture for The Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Distinguished Professorial Chair in Linguistics and Language Education. The professorial chair is awarded annually to scholars whose work has made significant contributions to language and education in the Philippines. This year, it was Anicia del Corro of the Philippine Bible Society, who delivered a lecture on the story behind the Pinoy version of the Bible.
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[2026-03-13 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Performers from 19 countries are set to join Filipino improv artists at Manila Improv Festival 2026, a five-day gathering at the Proscenium Theater in Makati that will feature dozens of unscripted shows, workshops and discussions on the evolving art of improvisation.
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[2026-03-13 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Collectors and history enthusiasts will gather this weekend for Minted MNL’s 2026 Summer Show, where rare coins, a photograph of José Rizal, Spanish colonial gold coins minted in Manila and revolutionary-era memorabilia will be on display and auctioned.
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Nxled Chameleons broke out from a four-game slump after prevailing over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-20, 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, in the preliminary round of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
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[2026-03-13 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Illicit trade is threatening Southeast Asia’s economic growth and sustainability goals, prompting the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC) to urge the Philippines to use its Asean chairship to demonstrate stronger regional safeguards against smuggling and illegal commerce.
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[2026-03-13 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-12 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Francis Pangilinan urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast track the drafting of the implementing guidelines for the release of the P10 billion cash aid to farmers and fishermen.
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[2026-03-12 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: After launching the 'Pambansang Botika' earlier this year, the Social Security System, Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. and PhilHealth further strengthened their partnership with a private health care services provider - the Life Saver Medical Services - to offer free consultations, laboratory tests and access to 75 essential medicines to SSS members and pensioners who must also be PhilHealth members.
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[2026-03-12 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos has declared March 20 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr, Malacañang said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-12 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference 2026
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[2026-03-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-12 21:34 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-12 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Arellano University Chiefsquad reigned supreme anew.
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[2026-03-12 20:31 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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[2026-03-12 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Thursday assured the public that the government has enough funds to respond to the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-12 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading House Bill 8477 which aimed to establish the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program.
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[2026-03-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Iranian strikes have effectively shut off the strait, which carries 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supplies
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[2026-03-12 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—About 21 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P142,800,000 were seized during a buy-bust operation on March 11 in Quezon City.
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[2026-03-12 18:02 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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[2026-03-12 18:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-03-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A video shows the official shooing away Filipino workers seeking financial help outside the Philippine embassy in Bahrain
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[2026-03-12 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, a Philippine foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-12 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEARLY five million Filipino learners are set to benefit from the government’s expanded School-Based Feeding Program or SBFP this year, Sen. Win Gatchalian said.
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[2026-03-12 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Berdhel Galon and Jammy Jueza-Entera combined sharp court awareness and steady net play to outduel Bless Maiso and Gail Bercede, 15-11, and headline the gold medal winners in the Novice division of the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Wednesday.
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[2026-03-12 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Joshua Ramos eyes another podium finish as he steps up to the tougher challenge of the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao set to unwrap on March 22 in Davao City.
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[2026-03-12 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna returns to the court and immediately takes center stage as she headlines the Gov. Edwin Jubahib National Juniors Tennis Championships at the DavNor Sports Tourism Sports Complex in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
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[2026-03-12 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-03-12 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Cebu’s newest attraction, the NUSTAR Skydeck, lets visitors see the city from 123.2 meters above on the 27th floor of the NUSTAR Hotel in Cebu City. Its semi-circular glass walkway stretches over the city, giving clear views of the Mactan Channel and the country's tallest and longest CCLEX bridge. The Skydeck is open from 11 a.m.
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[2026-03-12 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that several Filipinos from Qatar, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates have returned to the country amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-12 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-03-12 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — P-pop sensations BINI and SB19 will soon connect with their global fanbases through Weverse, the international fandom platform known for hosting major music acts such as BTS and Blackpink, as they officially become the first Filipino artists to join the platform.
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[2026-03-12 14:12 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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[2026-03-12 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—More vulnerable Filipino workers are expected to gain access to livelihood support, skills training, and emergency jobs after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) updated the guidelines for its Kabuhayan and Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (Tupad) programs.
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[2026-03-12 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced today an upward adjustment of P0.6427 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates this March, bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P13.8161 per kWh this month from P13.1734 per kWh in February.
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