Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-13 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday clarified that there are no indications the United States is withdrawing its military assets from the Philippines for use in its ongoing war with Iran.
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[2026-03-13 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Riders from motorcycle taxi company line up outside the Las Pinas City Hall to claim their fuel subsidy on March 13 2026. Due to the impact of US-Iran war the Philippine government is rolling out P5,000 for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting mid-March 2026.
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[2026-03-13 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Three-time champion Danny Green is known for his clutch three-point shooting in the NBA. But much as loves to shoot from long distance the 15-year NBA veteran said he is not a fan of the 4-point shot.
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[2026-03-13 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida blended poise and precision on the pickleball court, showing that beauty and sporting excellence can go hand in hand as she captured two gold medals in the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Thursday.
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[2026-03-13 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Three lucky golfers will drive home brand new cars while several others stand to win a host of high-end prizes when the Southwoods Invitational 2026 gets going on March 16 at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Clubs Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite.
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[2026-03-13 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-13 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [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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[2026-03-13 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [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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[2026-03-13 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-13 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Employees at the Cebu Provincial Capitol will no longer report to work on Fridays as the provincial government implements a four-day workweek to conserve energy.
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[2026-03-13 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CONSTRUCTION activity across the Philippines continues to gain ground, from residential projects to major infrastructure projects. As construction requirements evolve, builders and engineers are looking for materials that offer reliable performance, consistent quality, and flexibility across different applications.
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[2026-03-13 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) led the inauguration of its Iloilo Radar Facility and broke ground for the new Iloilo Synoptic Station.
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[2026-03-13 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Four Filipino athletes have secured spots in the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships slated on March 20-22, 2026 in Kujawy-Pomorze, Poland.
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[2026-03-13 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tennis sensation Alex Eala of the Philippines will return to the tournament that changed the trajectory of her pro tennis career — the Miami Open.
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[2026-03-13 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior Design Manila (IDM) unite to showcase world-class craftsmanship.
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[2026-03-13 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: RISING P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length debut album under FlipMusic. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Nica del Rosario and produced by Julius James “Bojam” De Belen, the catchy pop ballad introduces a more intimate direction for VVINK in terms of musicality and songwriting.
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[2026-03-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This year’s Asean chair calls on the bloc to ensure investment ‘certainty’ at the opening of the foreign ministers meeting in Manila
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[2026-03-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-03-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Singapore has extended seats to other countries, including the Philippines, in the repatriation of Singaporeans stranded in the Middle East as a result of the United States-Israel war with Iran.
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[2026-03-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government will include motorcycle taxi riders among those eligible to receive the P5,000 financial assistance intended for individuals in crisis situations, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
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[2026-03-13 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it has digitally mapped more than 167,000 kilometers of local roads and over 17,000 bridges across the country through its enhanced Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI), creating one of the most comprehensive datasets on local infrastructure to support planning, disaster risk reduction, and local development.
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[2026-03-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 252,000 registered voters in the second legislative district of Antipolo City will head to the polls on Saturday to elect heir representative at the House of Representatives following the death of Congressman Romeo Acop in December 2025.
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[2026-03-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-03-13 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Friday announced that the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System - Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has ordered a rebate of P42,569,790.85, to its consumers over service interruptions that affected the southern portion of its concession area.
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[2026-03-13 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A fire swept through a residential area in Pasay City on Thursday evening, leaving two people dead and dozens of families displaced.
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[2026-03-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [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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[2026-03-13 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-13 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-13 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: On Feb. 28, I had the privilege of attending this year’s lecture for The Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Distinguished Professorial Chair in Linguistics and Language Education. The professorial chair is awarded annually to scholars whose work has made significant contributions to language and education in the Philippines. This year, it was Anicia del Corro of the Philippine Bible Society, who delivered a lecture on the story behind the Pinoy version of the Bible.
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[2026-03-13 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Performers from 19 countries are set to join Filipino improv artists at Manila Improv Festival 2026, a five-day gathering at the Proscenium Theater in Makati that will feature dozens of unscripted shows, workshops and discussions on the evolving art of improvisation.
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[2026-03-13 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Collectors and history enthusiasts will gather this weekend for Minted MNL’s 2026 Summer Show, where rare coins, a photograph of José Rizal, Spanish colonial gold coins minted in Manila and revolutionary-era memorabilia will be on display and auctioned.
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Nxled Chameleons broke out from a four-game slump after prevailing over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-20, 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, in the preliminary round of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
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[2026-03-13 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Illicit trade is threatening Southeast Asia’s economic growth and sustainability goals, prompting the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC) to urge the Philippines to use its Asean chairship to demonstrate stronger regional safeguards against smuggling and illegal commerce.
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[2026-03-13 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-12 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Francis Pangilinan urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast track the drafting of the implementing guidelines for the release of the P10 billion cash aid to farmers and fishermen.
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[2026-03-12 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: After launching the 'Pambansang Botika' earlier this year, the Social Security System, Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. and PhilHealth further strengthened their partnership with a private health care services provider - the Life Saver Medical Services - to offer free consultations, laboratory tests and access to 75 essential medicines to SSS members and pensioners who must also be PhilHealth members.
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[2026-03-12 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos has declared March 20 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr, Malacañang said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-12 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference 2026
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[2026-03-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-12 21:34 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-12 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Arellano University Chiefsquad reigned supreme anew.
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[2026-03-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-12 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Thursday assured the public that the government has enough funds to respond to the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-12 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading House Bill 8477 which aimed to establish the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program.
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[2026-03-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Iranian strikes have effectively shut off the strait, which carries 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supplies
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[2026-03-12 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—About 21 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P142,800,000 were seized during a buy-bust operation on March 11 in Quezon City.
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[2026-03-12 18:02 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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