Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-29 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT completely dominated San Miguel Beer, 118-92 in the battle between two powerhouse squads during last Saturday’s PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-29 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — New import Clint Chapman led Magnolia’s back-breaking third quarter surge to tow the Hotshots to their first win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup via a 121-109 decision against the Macau Black Knights on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-29 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-29 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin pulled all the tricks up his sleeves in the grueling fifth frame, but it was not enough to conquer the still and grounded Akari Chargers.
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[2026-03-28 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF) convened for the fourth time since its creation and its third meeting under the Marcos Jr. administration in Pasay City, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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[2026-03-28 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has required distribution utilities (DUs) to submit detailed reports on increases in generation costs for “timely regulatory intervention and consumer protection.”
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[2026-03-28 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The NU Lady Bulldogs climbed back to second place in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball standings after booting out the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-19, 25-16, 25-15, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The well-rested Nxled Chameleons defeated the Galeries Tower Highrisers via sweep, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23, to stay alive in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate.
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[2026-03-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Filipino photographer was delighted to see his usually serious daughter getting muddy with her young cousin
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[2026-03-28 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to open more bypass roads in the country to help reduce gasoline consumption amid the oil price hikes.
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[2026-03-28 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Vice President Sara Duterte and half-sister Kitty or Veronica greet their father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, a happy birthday on March 28, 2026. Duterte, 81, was detained at The Hague on orders of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity charges for his war against illegal drugs.
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[2026-03-28 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-28 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CONCEPCION, TARLAC — The secondary chess team of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Cabanatuan City delivered an outstanding performance in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association held March 23–27, 2026, earning multiple medals and securing a coveted slot in the national stage.
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[2026-03-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-28 18:34 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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[2026-03-28 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TOP seed Tennielle Madis defeated second pick Stefi Marithe Aludo, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, to pocket the singles title in the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women's National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the removal of a tarpaulin bearing his photo at a cash aid distribution site, Malacañang said.
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[2026-03-28 18:00 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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[2026-03-28 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – House of Representatives Senior Deputy Minority Leader, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima, has filed a measure to strengthen the protection of women and children against rape and sexual violence.
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[2026-03-28 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several Metro Manila local government units will join the observance of Earth Hour on Saturday, calling on residents to switch off non-essential lights and take part in the global campaign for environmental protection.
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[2026-03-28 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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[2026-03-28 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University eliminated University of the East from Final Four contention and boosted its semifinals bid with a 25-15, 25-18, 28-26 win in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Saturday.
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[2026-03-28 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has transferred 500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) as part of efforts to ease congestion in the country’s main penitentiary.
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[2026-03-28 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted special permits to 1,297 passenger buses nationwide to accommodate the expected surge of travelers during the upcoming Holy Week break.
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[2026-03-28 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez will file a bill that will create a system for a faster, more proactive economic crisis response, including a fund worth at least P50 billion to be released once a state of emergency is declared.
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[2026-03-28 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in Pasay City will be closed early Sunday for a running event, according to the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office.
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[2026-03-28 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, known for his roles in television dramas such as “Miss Monte-Cristo” and “Private Lives,” has died at the age of 44, his agency confirmed Friday.
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[2026-03-28 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Changes to doctrine and force structure are needed to realise the armed forces’ dream of becoming a 21st century military
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[2026-03-28 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan formalized fresh financing agreements for two major infrastructure projects aimed at improving urban mobility in Metro Manila and regional connectivity in Mindanao, reinforcing bilateral cooperation under the government’s infrastructure drive.
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[2026-03-28 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is set to raise a Code White Alert for Holy Week.
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[2026-03-28 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BRINGING THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR TO MANILA Ovation Productions and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) are collaborating on the two-show performance of the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir on April 26 and 27 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater arranged through the Austrian Embassy. In photo are Ovation Productions’ Renen and Celinda Pe de Guia with CCP President Kaye Tinga on the right meeting to confirm their collaboration on the project.
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[2026-03-28 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set for a Madrid Open return, continuing her clay season in the WTA 1000 tournament in Spain.
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[2026-03-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in Malaysia’s federation
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[2026-03-28 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) concluded its Gender and Development (GAD) lecture and forum series, highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Philippine peace process.
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[2026-03-28 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-28 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Despite signing Executive Order (EO) 110, the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport, the government faces criticism from a local progressive group in Cebu, which warned that the measure fails to ease the burden on commuters and transport workers.
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[2026-03-28 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CONRAD Manila, in collaboration with the Art Lounge Manila, proudly launches the 40th edition of its celebrated Of Art and Wine series “Creases,” a compelling new exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Meneline Wong, now on view at Gallery C.
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[2026-03-28 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALL of a sudden, the tensions in the West Philippine Sea subside. While the times just past saw frequent altercations between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over their respective assertions of sovereignty over the contested waters, the sudden outbreak of hostilities between the United States-Israel tandem on the one hand and Iran on the other now appears to have worked wonders.
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[2026-03-28 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AT a moment when Filipinos are tightening their belts amid rising food prices, volatile fuel costs and deepening economic anxiety, the country’s political leadership is consumed by a different priority: impeachment.
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[2026-03-28 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Institute for Development Studies classifies Filipino households into socioeconomic strata based on estimated monthly income ranges. In 2025, Class A (considered rich) comprises those earning more than P219,140, while Class B (upper middle, but not yet rich) covers those earning between P131,483 and P219,140.
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[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Ultra lotto 6/58 and Mega lotto 6/45 draws on Friday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-03-28 00:29 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila has been forging closer ties with several Nato members amid tensions between the transatlantic security alliance and the US
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[2026-03-27 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Handout images released by the Philippines show a People's Liberation Army (PLA) vessel sailing alongside the BRP Benguet, with fewer than 10 meters separating the two ships. Philippine Colonel Nep Padua told AFP the maneuver was 'unsafe' and 'provocative.'
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[2026-03-27 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is not discounting a proposal to repeal the Oil Deregulation Law to allow the government to regulate oil prices and intervene in securing oil supply. However, Marcos said the government was focused on delivering 'immediate' solutions to the energy problems at the moment.
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[2026-03-27 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Vice President Sara Duterte urges Filipinos to be prepared until the end of 2026 as the food situation in the country may become 'more difficult' due to the threat of El Nino and rains, as well as the ongoing oil price increases due to the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-27 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 27, 2026 says the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Leaders' Summit in May would push through despite the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-27 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The resilient all-Filipino lineup of Rain or Shine pulled the rug from under Meralco, 109-102, to speed off to a 3-0 start in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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