Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-04 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday said senators "are closely divided" over whether to proceed with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections in November this year that would effectively extend the term of incumbent local officials.
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[2026-09-04 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino called for sustainable and high-quality employment opportunities as technology continues to reshape the country's labor landscape.
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[2026-09-04 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: As an alarm reverberats throughout a Philippine high school, students scrambl behind locked doors and police sweep corridors in a drill aimed at preparing for an attack once unthinkable in the Southeast Asian country. About 3,000 junior and senior high school students at Carlos F. Gonzales High School north of Manila barricade their classroom doors with tables and chairs, draw curtains and switch off the lights before crouching under tables to protect themselves.
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[2026-09-04 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A CRITICAL issue confronting the Philippine economy today is identifying future drivers of expansion to sustain respectable growth rates. Maintaining high economic momentum is key to generating more jobs and investments, reducing poverty and attaining a higher development status.
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[2026-09-04 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LIPA, Batangas — The Philippines may need about $60 billion in investments to explore and fully tap its estimated 2,100 megawatts (MW) of undeveloped geothermal resources, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told reporters at the Philippine International Geothermal Conference held here Thursday.
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[2026-09-04 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-09-04 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NATIONAL head coach Tim Cone said putting two different sets of Philippine men’s basketball teams was part of the lessons they learned from the not so recent past when Chot Reyes was then at the helm of the Gilas Pilipinas program.
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[2026-09-04 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BRITISH heavyweight contender Moses Itauma and Filipino middleweight prospect Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro share something in common.
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[2026-09-04 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start but stormed home, and Aryna Sabalenka was in control all the way as the defending champions led a stream of contenders into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
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[2026-09-04 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-09-04 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINOS continue to report relatively high levels of happiness. Yet, we need to understand the Filipino paradox of happiness amid corruption, calamities and adversity.
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[2026-09-04 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino and Korean stars join forces in “The Guardian,” an action thriller filmed entirely in the Philippines and set to bring a mix of Korean and Filipino talent to cinemas nationwide.
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[2026-09-04 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-09-03 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines aims to export $110 billion in semiconductor and electronics by 2030, which Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said would translate into more factories, investments, and better-paying jobs for Filipinos.
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[2026-09-03 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mana Ashida is set to star as Maomao in the live-action adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries, which is scheduled to premiere worldwide on Prime Video in 2028.
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[2026-09-03 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said that leptospirosis cases nationwide from January 4 to August 29 were only 12 percent lower than the same period last year, warning that cases could rise further with more rains and flooding expected in the coming weeks.
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[2026-09-03 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ho Chi Minh City took down defending champions PLDT High Speed Hitters in four sets, 28-26, 19-25, 25-21, 25-16, in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Thursday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
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[2026-09-03 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: TRAGEDY. San Jose National High School after a shooting incident that left three students dead and 11 others injured, on June 22, 2026.
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[2026-09-03 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the House of Representatives are preparing to file a measure aimed at closing gaps in the use of confidential and intelligence funds that have been exposed during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-09-03 21:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: SECRET. Boxes labelled 'confidential funds,' containing documents being presented in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, are piled up in the Senate plenary hall on August 5, 2026.
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[2026-09-03 20:57 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-03 20:46 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro clarified that its “provisional arrangement” with her Chinese counterpart on rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal was merely an “information exchange.”
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[2026-09-03 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Local government units in Cebu extended the suspension of face-to-face classes as haze linked to wildfires in Indonesia continued to affect air quality across parts of the province and Metro Cebu.
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[2026-09-03 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good evening. You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime. Today is September 3rd. Our top story.
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[2026-09-03 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and bribery charges against former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Fire Director Jesus P. Fernandez over the procurement of 132 ambulances worth P485.6 million.
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[2026-09-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-03 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Families of two Filipino seafarers killed in a security incident involving a Saudi-operated oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz will receive government assistance, compensation and other benefits due to them, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
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[2026-09-03 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday hit back at Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s "demolition job, witch hunt and trial by publicity" claims, saying his colleaue was "quaking in his boots" as evidence on "illegal" reclamation and infrastructure activities in Taguig City emerges.
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[2026-09-03 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday denied that he was applying to be the next chief justice of the Supreme Court.
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[2026-09-03 18:46 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 3rd.
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[2026-09-03 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TAIWAN is bringing its innovation capabilities closer to the Philippine market as the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion takes part in Taiwan Expo 2026 from Sept. 17 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Under the theme “Empowering a Smarter Future,” the pavilion will feature 24 Taiwan Excellence-awarded brands spanning Intelligent Technology, Smart Life, Smart Healthcare, and Consumer Electronics, presenting a cross-section of Taiwan expertise to Philippine companies and industry leaders.
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[2026-09-03 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) led the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill in public and private institutions on Thursday to strengthen emergency readiness of students, teachers and staff.
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[2026-09-03 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-03 17:17 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: FLOODING. Hospital patients and workers wade on flooded roads along the stretch of Taft Avenue, from Padre Faura to UN Avenue in Manila, due to continuous rainfall intensified by the southwest monsoon on August 10, 2026.
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[2026-09-03 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Air quality across Metro Cebu worsened as the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 215 on Wednesday afternoon, prompting several local governments to suspend face-to-face classes in public schools.
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[2026-09-03 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Mall of Asia branch of the National University (NU) said on Thursday that the campus has been cleared and deemed safe, following a security threat earlier in the day.
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[2026-09-03 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After years of hoping to become parents, Alex Gonzaga and her husband, Mikee Morada, have introduced their newborn son to the public, sharing the first glimpse of the baby’s face in a social media post.
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[2026-09-03 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Data and Documents] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Commuters and pedestrians wade through floodwaters during heavy monsoon rains, along Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil in Manila on August 17, 2026.
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[2026-09-03 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang stressed the need for stronger fiscal discipline after the Philippine peso slid to another record low against the United States dollar.
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[2026-09-03 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-03 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasay City police are investigating an alleged bomb threat received by one of the esecurity personnel of the National University at the Mall of Asia, which prompted school authorities to suspend face-to-face classes in the morning but ordered a resumption online at 1 p.m. to allow students to take their exams.
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[2026-09-03 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Thursday said that it may again implement rotating brownouts in the Visayas because of the current lack of power supply.
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[2026-09-03 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay City court has sentenced two Chinese to life imprisonment for importing approximately 240 kilograms of shabu into the Philippines, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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[2026-09-03 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: HORMUZ. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 9, 2026
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[2026-09-03 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: HORMUZ. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 9, 2026
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[2026-09-03 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ignacio Buse saca ante Marcos Giron durante la primera ronda del US Open, el miércoles 2 de septiembre de 2026, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-09-03 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ZAMBALES — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday visited a flood-hit town in Zambales to provide aid to affected residents and to inspect the extent of the damage brought by the enhanced monsoon rains.
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[2026-09-03 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) caught two sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for allegedly using counterfeit plates bearing the markings of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and LTO..
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[2026-09-03 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines ─ Subic, Castillejos, and Olongapo in Zambales are under the orange rainfall warning because of the southwest monsoon.
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[2026-09-03 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines ─ Tropical Storm Pilandok slightly accelerated and was about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday morning.
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