Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-09 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WEAVING communities from Mindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Luzon, and Visayas recently gathered at SM City Zamboanga for “Habi Kalinaw: Weaving Peace, Weaving Prosperity,” the opening gallery leg of the Amazing Weaves Distinction Awards (AWDA) 2026.
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[2026-09-09 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), in celebration of its Centennial Season, successfully presented “Opera at Kundiman: The Legacy of Maestra Conching Rosal” at FEU Auditorium on Sept. 1, under the banner “In Pursuit of Excellence.”
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[2026-09-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE decorated Philippine boxing team to the coming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan will carry a “wealth of experience” as it tries to end a gold medal drought in the quadrennial event spanning 16 years.
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[2026-09-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday (Tuesday in Manila), rallying to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the quarterfinals as Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advanced.
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[2026-09-09 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: It’s not often one comes across a Filipino film on Netflix that catches the attention, leading one to stay glued to the end. The disbelief somehow lingers after the credits roll, leaving one wondering whether it was truly made by a Filipino filmmaker. Indeed it was. This is director Cholo Laurel’s latest film opus, “Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon”.
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[2026-09-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE politics came close to an unusual situation in 2025. Had Ben Tulfo moved up just one place in the senatorial race, three Tulfo brothers would have been sitting in the Senate at the same time.
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[2026-09-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Via Mare began in 1975 as a catering business, preparing Filipino food for celebrations, corporate events, and private gatherings. As the brand grew, the same attention to food, service, and hospitality became its foundation and of the Filipino table it continues to serve today.
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[2026-09-09 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With only a week away before the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said that it delivered all election paraphernalia to over 100 municipalities in the region.
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[2026-09-08 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Tuesday said that the security detail provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to Vice President Sara Duterte is “a privilege, not a right.”
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[2026-09-08 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon on Tuesday expressed delight over the appointment of former senator Manny Pacquiao as the new lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC).
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[2026-09-08 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Huskers led throughout and routed the Negros Hacienderos, 114-70, on Tuesday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Quezon City District 2 Gymnasium.
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[2026-09-08 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Thai guest club EST Cola swept Nxled in the final, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19, to rule the PVL Invitational Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday night.
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[2026-09-08 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Tuesday said that there were no approved activities to install barbed wires in any areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) region following reports of militarization in Lanao del Sur.
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[2026-09-08 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-08 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday launched its command center for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.
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[2026-09-08 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro parliamentary elections to be held on Sept. 14 is the culmination of decades of work to attain peace in the region, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo said.
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[2026-09-08 21:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-08 20:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: SPEECH. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026.
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[2026-09-08 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Unable to defend its PVL Invitational Conference title, PLDT salvaged a bronze after repeating over Creamline, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good evening. You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime. Today is September 8th.
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[2026-09-08 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver's license of an individual operating a sport utility vehicle (SUV) used as a patrol car of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
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[2026-09-08 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' scores in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has gone up, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
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[2026-09-08 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Since the Aurora tragedy that claimed the lives of their teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili last June, the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles have always wanted to play in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament for their fallen teammates.
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[2026-09-08 18:26 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. The Senate impeachment court in session for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-09-08 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division will hear on Thursday former speaker Martin Romualdez’s motion to remain in hospital under court custody.
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[2026-09-08 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Sarah Ababa emerged from a day of shifting fortunes and swirling winds to seize a two-stroke lead with a gutsy 71 at the start of the ICTSI Summit Point Championship in Lipa City, Batangas Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban wasted no time announcing his Philippine Golf Tour comeback, braving blustery conditions while taking full advantage of a softened Summit Point layout to fire a seven-under 65 and grab a one-stroke lead over Angelo Que after Tuesday’s opening round of the ICTSI Summit Point Championship in Lipa City, Batangas.
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[2026-09-08 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details that note was passed by Chinese military attache in paras 9-10)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-09-08 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is September 8th.
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[2026-09-08 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-09-08 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh closed out its 2026 PVL Invitational campaign on a high note, dominating Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh in a swift 25-10, 25-15, 25-15 sweep on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum to lock up fifth place in the tournament.
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[2026-09-08 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ex-House speaker Martin Romualdez is accused of buying mansions and shares in an attempt to hide ill-gotten gains
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[2026-09-08 17:38 UTC+10:00] [ABS-CBN] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ex-House speaker Martin Romualdez is accused of buying mansions and shares in an attempt to hide ill-gotten gains
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[2026-09-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-08 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Manny Pacquiao as lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), replacing Lope Santos.
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[2026-09-08 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 89 host Far Eastern University (FEU) will put up a solid opening ceremony.
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[2026-09-08 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — “Dili ta ironman.” (We are not Ironman)
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[2026-09-08 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro lashed out at China during a Seoul defense forum Tuesday after receiving an audience note defending Beijing's rejection of a 2016 international tribunal ruling upholding Manila's maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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[2026-09-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday he will travel to Lyon, France to follow up with Interpol on the Philippines' request for a red notice against former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who remains outside the country despite a new arrest warrant issued against him.
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[2026-09-08 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-08 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — The city government has suspended face-to-face classes for the fifth straight day as haze continues to affect air quality in the city.
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[2026-09-08 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Gong Yoo is set to return to the Philippines for his much-awaited fan meeting, “The Long Take,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Nov. 21.
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[2026-09-08 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: SUGBA LAGOON. The clear waters of Sugba Lagoon is a popular tourist spot in Siargao, Surigao del Norte in northeastern Mindanao.
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[2026-09-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Investigative] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
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[2026-09-08 13:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-08 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) kicked off the "Ber" months by relaunching its iconic Piso Sale, allowing budget-conscious Filipino travelers to book affordable trips and check off their bucket lists.
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[2026-09-08 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean man who was kidnapped by unidentified men in Manila last week was safely released Tuesday, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-09-08 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The period crime thriller "Manila’s Finest" and the animated documentary "58th"emerged as the top winners at the third annual (MIFF), which concluded its four-day run at the Beverly Hilton.
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[2026-09-08 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA — A Philippines-specific strategy for offshore wind development is essential to capturing long-term local jobs and economic value, according to Tomohisa Makino, Head of Wind Power Project Team (B) under the Wind Power Unit at Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
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[2026-09-08 12:34 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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