Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider died after a large tree along the national road in Putatan village, Muntinlupa City fell, hitting several vehicles and disrupting traffic near the city hall late Wednesday night.
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[2026-03-12 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the province of Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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[2026-03-12 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The northeast monsoon or amihan prevails in Luzon including Metro Manila and the Visayas but the cool and dry winds it brings were no longer that strong, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to Manila late Wednesday night from what he described as a "very productive" working visit to the United States. The plane carrying Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the rest of the Philippine delegation landed at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at 11:29 p.m.
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[2026-03-12 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DURING his visit to the United Nations in New York this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a strong pitch for the Philippines to be elected to a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council. While we support the Philippines’ bid and recognize that it will be a bit of a boost to the country’s global reputation, especially during its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) this year, we have to be realistic and acknowledge that gaining
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[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala bowed out of the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open after yielding to Czech Linda Noskova in their round of 16 clash, 2-6, 0-6, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1 Wednesday in Manila.
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[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) officially opened the nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila.
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[2026-03-12 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) THE Ironman 70.3 Davao, widely regarded as one of the toughest stops on the Philippine triathlon circuit, returns on March 22 with a redesigned bike course, sweltering race conditions and a pathway to the World Championship.
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[2026-03-12 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ILOILO CITY — At least 40 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the city and province of Iloilo have sought government assistance for possible repatriation from the Middle East as conflict in the region continues to escalate.
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[2026-03-12 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GOVERNMENT troops recovered several sacks of suspected illegal drugs from an abandoned speedboat along the coastal area of Barangay Harrison, Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday, March 10, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday, March 11.
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[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-12 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-12 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-12 00:58 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenRAF Fairford, EnglandA US B-1 bomber comes in to landPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBeirut, LebanonThe aftermath of an Israeli strike on an apartment building in the Aisha Bakkar neighbourhoodPhotograph: Wael Hamzeh/EPAShareView image in fullscreenTehran, IranCrowds attend a mass funeral for military commanders and others killed in US-Israeli strikesPhotograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAShareView image in fullscreenQuezon City, PhilippinesRelatives lay tributes to victims of alleged extrajudicial killings during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency on the first anniversary of his arrestPhotograph: Rolex
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[2026-03-12 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—American billionaire Elon Musk is the world's richest person according to Forbes magazine on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-12 00:42 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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[2026-03-12 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A 24-year-old Filipino woman has filed a rape complaint against a Singaporean man she met through an online chat platform.
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[2026-03-12 00:17 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 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Newly-minted Three-Point king Jerrick Ahanmisi put on a shooting clinic in the third canto to lead Terrafirma to a lopsided 112-82 shellacking of Titan Ultra, kicking its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup campaign on high gear Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-03-11 22:04 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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[2026-03-11 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UST Golden Tigresses growled back to the win column after frustrating the UP Fighting Maroons, 16-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday.
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[2026-03-11 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-11 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday called on the Supreme Court to act swiftly on pending petitions questioning the legality of the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.
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[2026-03-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-11 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said a retired general recruited 103 individuals, including 18 alleged former Marines, who served as security aides of resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co.
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[2026-03-11 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine government has intensified its efforts to expand global partnerships as the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) engaged the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations for coordinated efforts in implementing the Bangsamoro comprehensive agreement and the peace process.
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[2026-03-11 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday called on the Supreme Court to act swiftly on pending petitions questioning the legality of the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying that 238,000 people have signed a petition for the former leader’s return.
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[2026-03-11 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The DLSU Lady Spikers moved to the cusp of a first-round sweep after denying a gutsy challenge by the Adamson Lady Falcons, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 13-25, 15-5, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday.
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[2026-03-11 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy from the government beginning Tuesday, March 17, as authorities move to cushion the impact of a steep rise in oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-11 18:30 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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[2026-03-11 18:08 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: “What about the victims?” To ask that question, without additional context, is to invite a counter-question: Which victims? The country and the world have a terrible multitude of victims to choose from: victims of cyber-scams, or of the Persian Gulf war, of flood control corruption, of the invasion of Ukraine, or the genocide in Gaza.
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[2026-03-11 17:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe is asking the Supreme Court to acquit Nobel Peace Prize 2021 laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. in their cyber libel case filed during the Rodrigo Duterte presidency.
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[2026-03-11 17:32 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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[2026-03-11 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Concluding her BNP Paribas Open tournament debut with a round of 16 exit on Wednesday, Alex Eala turns her focus to the Miami Open slated from March 15 to 29.
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[2026-03-11 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The IRONMAN 70.3 Davao, widely-regarded as one of the toughest stops on the Philippine triathlon circuit, returns on March 22 with a redesigned bike course, sweltering race conditions and a pathway to the World Championship.
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[2026-03-11 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A study found that smokers recovering from major heart procedure may face a lower risk of further cardiovascular complications if they switch to e-cigarettes such as vapes rather than continuing smoking.
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[2026-03-11 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank, during her official visit to Manila, where both sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Sri Lanka and the multilateral development institution.
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[2026-03-11 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala bowed out of the BNP Paribas Open after yielding to Czech Linda Noskova, 2-6, 0-6, in their round of 16 clash at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1 Wednesday noon in Manila.
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[2026-03-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actor and Tarlac 2nd District Board Member Arron Villaflor said he has referred to authorities the alleged unauthorized recording and distribution of private video materials circulating online.
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[2026-03-11 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Manila time) said the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has fulfilled its mandate but he would still like to see “what else they can do” in the coming days.
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[2026-03-11 14:35 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-11 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Opposition-led groups on Wednesday marked former president Rodrigo Duterte’s first year in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying his arrest was a "milestone."
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[2026-03-11 14:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Filipino carer Mary Ann De Vera was the first victim of the war in Israel, while thousands of others remain in vulnerable positions across the Middle East
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[2026-03-11 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Enhancing the region’s digital economy and cross-border digital payments are among the topics that will be discussed during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers’ retreat and related meetings.
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[2026-03-11 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that a United States-based medical glove company will invest $200 million to expand its operations in the Philippines by establishing a manufacturing facility in the country.
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[2026-03-11 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-11 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have formally requested that judges order the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte to clarify the status of six Filipino lawyers who have been publicly associated with his case, citing concerns over witness protection and the integrity of confidential proceedings.
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