Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philppines—Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday signed Executive Order 7, which mandates the city government to reduce fuel consumption to 50 percent.
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[2026-03-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Business groups expressed concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, citing its impact on the country's market and commodities.
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[2026-03-02 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CEB) canceled 10 flights scheduled for Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Renewed business confidence pushed the Philippine manufacturing sector to its strongest growth in more than eight years in February, S&P Global said on Monday.
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[2026-03-02 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted that losing big to Australia in front of the Philippines’ home crowd was “painful” to watch.
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[2026-03-02 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A Cardinal urged Filipinos to pray for peace amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Ultra lotto 6/58 and Super lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-03-02 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone plans to revisit the national team’s offense shortly after the Filipinos closed window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers winless.
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[2026-03-02 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global headwinds. With projected GDP growth 5-6 percent in 2026 — above the global average — and a young, dynamic population, the country remains one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations and an indispensable partner for Europe.
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[2026-03-02 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SMX Convention Center continues to reinforce its leadership in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry with the fourth-quarter 2026 openings of three new SMX Trade Halls in Luzon.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) FILIPINOS in the Middle East have been moved to safe locations, with many taking shelter in bomb shelters, following the exchange of air strikes between the United States, Israel and Iran, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: INTERNATIONAL law expert Melissa Loja said the prosecution faced hurdles in establishing a clear legal nexus in the confirmation of charges hearings against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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[2026-03-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MADRIDEJOS, Bantayan Island — Cebu province generated a total of P8.9 billion in revenues in 2025, based on data from the Provincial Treasurer’s Office.
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[2026-03-02 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOUL language became a defining, and often controversial, hallmark of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s persona. His political brand was built on a “big mouth.”
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[2026-03-02 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAST week’s press conference with lawyer Levito Baligod and 18 men, mostly former members of the Philippine Marines, delivered a lot of explosive allegations about huge cash deliveries to politicians, and other current and former public officials. The press conference came a day before the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, and coincided with the start of the confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court against former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-03-02 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SANTA FE, Bantayan Island — Malacañang has raised Cebu province’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) allocation to P720 million to strengthen food security initiatives and improve critical rural infrastructure.
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[2026-03-02 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A NATIONAL security expert believes China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions, but a deliberate strategy to shift the regional balance of power in its favor.
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[2026-03-02 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE much-awaited hearings on the confirmation of charges (COC) of crimes against humanity against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, the Netherlands, from Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, drew a battery of journalists, diplomats, international and local media outlets around the globe, as well as foreign observers in the courtroom gallery.
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[2026-03-02 01:12 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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[2026-03-02 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of University of Perpetual Help System Dalta scored back-to-back wins against the teams of Jose Rizal University in the NCAA on Sunday at the San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-03-02 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirms first Filipino fatality from the airstrikes on Feb. 28, 2026. In a video update released by Malacañang on March 1, Marcos identified the victim as Mary Anne Velasquez Rivera Fernandez, a caregiver based in Israel.
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[2026-03-01 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Australia dominated on both ends of the floor, while relying on crisp passing and solid outside shooting to shoot down Gilas Pilipinas, 93-66 in their FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers against window 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-03-01 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY, Philippines —A new chapter in Philippine sports development has begun in the mountains of the Cordillera as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) formalized their partnership to build the John Hay Sports Center inside Camp John Hay here.
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[2026-03-01 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University (FEU) eked out a thrilling four-set win over Adamson, 22-25, 30-28, 25-17, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-01 22:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-01 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday assured the public that the ongoing tension in the Middle East had “no credible direct threat” to the Philippines.
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[2026-03-01 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle University extended its winning streak to 16 over Ateneo de Manila University, overcoming a second-set hiccup, 25-14, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-01 17:00 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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[2026-03-01 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Team Velaris blended skill, poise and championship composure to outlast the SABR squad in a pulsating 23-21 gold medal showdown, ruling the PCL (Pickleball Champions League) Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament at Pickletown here over the weekend.
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[2026-03-01 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino gymnasts Karl Eldrew Yulo and Ivan Cruz will compete at the World Cup Baku leg Milli Gimnastika Arensi in Azerbaijan, where the tournament will run from March 5 to 8.
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[2026-03-01 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University dodged the upset arrows of De La Salle University, surviving another five-set thriller, 25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 20-25, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
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[2026-03-01 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set for a potential round of 32 clash against world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champ Mirra Andreeva at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells slated from March 4 to 15 in California, USA.
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[2026-03-01 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine government is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. In a video message released by Malacañang on March 1, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said there have been no reports so far of Filipinos who died or were injured in the airstrikes which occurred on Feb. 28.
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[2026-03-01 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions but a deliberate strategy aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power, according to Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, national security expert.
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[2026-03-01 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite will have scheduled water interruptions this week due to maintenance works and high demand, the two water concessionaires said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-01 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rexlon Gatchalian on Sunday announced that the agency was set to host the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council meetings on March 2-5 in Makati City.
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[2026-03-01 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III filed Senate Bill (SB) 1835 reorganizing the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to strengthen accountability in public infrastructure projects.
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[2026-03-01 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Child labor cases in the country has dropped by 45 percent from 935,000 to 509,000 as a result of steady support provided by the Marcos administration for anti-child labor initiatives, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
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[2026-03-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-01 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassies in the Middle East are on full alert and have advised Filipinos in the region to refrain from unnecessary travel in their respective host countries amid the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States.
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[2026-03-01 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook the province of Davao Occidental early Sunday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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[2026-03-01 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country will have fair weather on Sunday due to the easterlies, the state-run weather agency said..
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[2026-03-01 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) THE Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, declared P64.34 billion in dividends for 2025 during their Chairman’s Report event, which was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Friday.
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[2026-03-01 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), a joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has officially commenced the commercial operations for two solar projects that can help boost the country’s clean energy capacity. With vital financing support from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), AUSI is now supplying power to Kinpo Electronics (Philippines) Inc.
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[2026-03-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN April 2025, the long-suffering consumers of provincial Davao were finally granted some relief from terrible electricity service and even worse management on the part of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (Nordeco) with the passage of Republic Act (RA) 12144, which effectively canceled Nordeco’s franchise and turned over the area under a new franchise to the Davao Light and Power Co.
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[2026-03-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Twenty-five years ago, “Pagdating ng Panahon” became part of the emotional vocabulary of Filipino listeners. It was a song about waiting — about trusting that love would arrive when the timing was finally right. Now, a quarter of a century later, Ice Seguerra stands in a different place. The new EP, “Tamang Panahon,” reflects an artist who has lived through reinvention, public scrutiny, private growth, and quiet endurance.
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[2026-03-01 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Born and raised in the historic town of Lucban, Quezon, Erick Lodriga Dator has emerged as a cornerstone of contemporary Filipino experimental folk art. His narrative is one of deep cultural roots intertwined with a global artistic vision, primarily centered on his innovative transformation of the Pahiyas Festival’s iconic symbols into enduring fine art.
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[2026-03-01 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: “Technology is only a means to an end; what matters is how it expands human capabilities.” – Amartya Sen
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