Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-06 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its affinity with fellow Pacific nations and highlighted closer collaboration with them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend.
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[2026-09-06 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Speaker Martin Romualdez appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman to give the lawmaker the opportunity to respond to any new allegations against him in the flood control investigation.
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[2026-09-06 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan stepped up its tourism campaign in the Philippines as it sought to attract more Filipino travelers, with 1,133 visitors attending a recent two-day tourism event in Makati City.
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[2026-09-06 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heads into its finale on Sept. 20, with a deep field of veteran campaigners and emerging stars set to battle for racing supremacy in Samal Island, Davao del Norte – one of the country’s fast-rising triathlon destinations.
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[2026-09-06 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces points penalty and fines if she skips the Beijing Open to play for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Nagoya without a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) exemption.
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[2026-09-06 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas ended its two-game Hana Bank Invitational with another blowout loss, following its 69-42 spanking at the hands of the Korean national five on Sunday in Suwon City, South Korea.
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[2026-09-06 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — EST Cola of Thailand prevailed over Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in a tightly contested straight-set victory, 25-19, 26-24, 26-24, to secure a slot in the finals of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-09-06 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Nxled head coach Ettore Guidetti is taking an "it is what it is" approach as the Chameleons await their fate in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational.
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[2026-09-06 20:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: ILIGAN CITY — The Philippine Army has intensified security measures with a week to go before the historic parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Sept. 14.
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[2026-09-06 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-06 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi recently taught young Indian learners how to write "Baybayin," one of the Philippines' ancient writing systems.
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[2026-09-06 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Needing a victory to keep its Finals hopes alive, Nxled delivered exactly that – and then had to wait.
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[2026-09-06 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute urged the Philippine government to respond to a new claim that Batanes was “legally part” of Taiwan, warning against narratives that undermine the country’s territorial integrity.
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[2026-09-06 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manuel “Tatay Maning” Tagle Sr., father of Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, the Archdiocese of Manila said.
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[2026-09-06 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Sunday that it was assisting the 14 Filipino seamen who survived an attack while their vessel, MT SIDR, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-09-06 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
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[2026-09-06 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-06 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Hot Wheels Collectors Convention returns to Okada Manila for the second consecutive year ON Sept. 5 and 6, 2026.
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[2026-09-06 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala may have bowed out of the US Open but the Filipino sensation gave everything she had in her third-round 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 loss to American Iva Jovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium Sunday morning in Manila.
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[2026-09-06 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Alexandra "Alex" Eala turned emotional over the tremendous Filipino support she drew at the US Open in New York.
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[2026-09-06 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged schools and parents to teach children how to use the Unified 911 emergency hotline, saying students should know where to seek immediate help during emergencies.
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[2026-09-06 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region has increased despite the implementation of a gun ban ahead of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary election, a report said, raising concerns on the security of voters and the credibility of the polls.
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[2026-09-06 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: SIGHTED. The Mindoro bleeding-heart recorded in one of nine camera traps deployed in the forests of Mindoro.
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[2026-09-06 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
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[2026-09-06 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Deportation Data Project] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
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[2026-09-06 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala may have fallen short in her bid to reach the US Open fourth round, but her impressive run in Flushing Meadows still yielded a sizable payout of $310,000, or approximately P19.4 million.
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[2026-09-06 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — For the third time in as many matches, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to American Iva Jovic, losing steam in their US Open third-round encounter, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Sunday morning in Manila.
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[2026-09-06 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court can proceed with a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte even if its conviction threshold is challenged before the Supreme Court, a member of the House prosecution team said Sunday.
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[2026-09-06 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Manila Police District (MPD) Director Police Brigadier General Arnold Santiago inspected early Sunday the University of Santo Tomas (UST) campus, one of the venues for the 2026 bar examinations.
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[2026-09-06 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Luzon, including Metro Manila, will have scattered rains and thunderstorms because of the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday.
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[2026-09-06 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal will have power interruptions this week because of scheduled maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
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[2026-09-06 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated the need to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and ensure safer, more resilient temporary shelters as he extended assistance to more than a thousand families affected by flooding brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat in Bulacan.
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[2026-09-06 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated the need to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and ensure safer, more resilient temporary shelters as he extended assistance to more than a thousand families affected by flooding brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat in Bulacan.
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[2026-09-06 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in Metro Manila and other areas because of the southwest monsoon.
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[2026-09-06 07:30 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela and Chinese Embassy deputy spokesperson Guo Wei traded barbs over a Chinese survey vessel operating around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which Beijing insisted was conducting lawful research in its waters.
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[2026-09-06 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang defends heightened security measures at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court after the court issued an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-09-06 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Davao City 2nd District Rep. Omar Duterte described the arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte as a “clear act of political harassment,” accusing the government of using its power to silence people.
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[2026-09-06 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — While netizens had mixed reactions following Gilas Pilipinas’ 81-55 lynching at the hands of the Korean national team in the first of their two-game Hana Bank Invitational in Suwon City on Friday, coach Tim Cone believes the experience gives them a good gauge in their Asian Games preparation.
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[2026-09-06 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The GenSan Warriors turned hot in the fourth quarter to beat the Quezon Huskers, 84-67, on Saturday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the jampacked Polomolok Gymnasium.
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[2026-09-06 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Creamline’s prized acquisition Jaja Santiago fired from all angles against Thailand’s EST Cola in an attempt to allow her team secure a finals spot in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational—but it was not enough.
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[2026-09-06 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CARDINAL Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David’s recent post, titled “Enough of this yearly NLEX ordeal,” summed up the mounting public outrage over the fundamental failure of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), the Northern Luzon Expressway’s operator, to fulfill its mandate to operate an all-weather expressway. As the holder of a government-granted franchise with the authority to impose toll fees and amass profits, then enrich its shareholders — which, by themselves, are extraordinary privileges that are state-granted — what, in turn,
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[2026-09-06 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A NEW generation of Filipino travelers is reshaping the way people discover the Philippines, placing greater value on accessibility, inclusivity, meaningful experiences, and responsible travel.
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[2026-09-06 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR the organizers of Asia’s Modern Hero Awards 2026, heroism goes beyond titles, positions, or professional achievements. It is reflected in how leaders use their influence, expertise, and resources to create meaningful change and contribute to nation-building.
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[2026-09-06 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE is a long-running war in the Philippines, and it is being waged by three super-rich mining corporations in Palawan against the Filipino people and God’s creation there. The firms are planning to cut down more than 188,765 magnificent primeval trees with permits from their contacts in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
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[2026-09-06 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: I ATTENDED the recent press conference of the Philippine Chamber of Cooperatives. My curiosity was shaped by years of working with cooperatives through leadership and digitalization training, which has exposed me to some of the operational, governance and policy concerns they face.
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[2026-09-06 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CIGNAL is bringing Filipino sports fans closer to major sporting events worldwide as it welcomes back beIN SPORTS to its lineup beginning Aug. 28, 2026.
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[2026-09-06 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAUNDRY remains a regular part of Filipino household life, but the rainy season can make keeping clothes clean and dry more challenging. Beyond the weather, today’s busy households are seeking appliances that make everyday chores more convenient, efficient, and easier to manage.
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[2026-09-06 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MY Aug. 30, 2026 column “Carry on, young blood!” was not only shared on online media platforms but also widely circulated by other online news outfits, generating a considerably large number of reactions and shares. The comments were not about China’s arrogance and disregard of Philippine sovereignty and sovereign rights, but were mostly expressions of exasperation over the apparent intention of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Adm.
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[2026-09-06 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR several hours on Sept. 3, it seemed that Metro Manila had stopped moving. Cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles and people were trapped in an endless sea of traffic. Engines continued to run and horns continued to blare, but nothing moved. Metro Manila was paralyzed once again by torrential rains, not because the floods were that high but because the heavy downpour was enough to strand hundreds of thousands in their tracks.
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[2026-09-06 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine representative Asia Rose Simpson has advanced to the Top 12 of Miss World 2026 after placing in the Top 2 of the Asia and Oceania group alongside Vietnam’s representative, Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc.
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