Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws finally got a win run going in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament after denying the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-17, 25-17, 26-24, at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.
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[2026-03-04 20:38 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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[2026-03-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-04 19:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-03-04 19:45 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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[2026-03-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-03-04 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone believes the Philippines’ hopes of securing a spot in the 2027 FIBA Word Cup in Doha, Qatar hinges on how the Filipinos will perform in the second round, which will be scheduled late this year.
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[2026-03-04 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two-time PBA champion guard Mikey Williams has been formally welcomed by his new team Converhe in post at the team’s official social media accounts on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-04 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-04 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The 5150 Triathlon Guimaras firing off this weekend is more than just the first multi-sport event hosted by the premier Western Visayas island-province – it marks the official kickoff of the country’s new triathlon season and signals the beginning of a bold sports tourism campaign that will span some of the Philippines’ most breathtaking island destinations.
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[2026-03-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — National University bucked a slow start to frustrate University of the East, 25-19, 25-10, 25-19, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday to bounce back in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament.
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[2026-03-04 18:26 UTC+10:00] [Senate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: If convicted by the Senate, the vice-president, a presidential front runner, will lose her post and cannot stand for future office
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[2026-03-04 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Individual Taxpayers during the 2026 South Luzon Cluster Tax Campaign Kickoff organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
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[2026-03-04 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Individual Taxpayers during the 2026 South Luzon Cluster Tax Campaign Kickoff organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
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[2026-03-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-04 17:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-04 17:00 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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[2026-03-04 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sovereignty must be upheld as a universal principle and not invoked selectively to suit geopolitical interests, national security expert and civic leader Jose Antonio Goitia said, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sandara Park has dismissed accusations made by fellow former 2NE1 member Park Bom as “groundless” after Bom shared a handwritten social media letter alleging she had been labeled a “drug addict” to conceal alleged drug issues involving Park.
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[2026-03-04 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has confirmed that at least 28 of its employees are now the subject of criminal and administrative charges ranging from corruption to neglect of duty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service.
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[2026-03-04 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Wednesday it has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Manila Electric Company to support nuclear power development in the Philippines.
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[2026-03-04 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The “Eala-mania” has arrived in California.
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[2026-03-04 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala reunites with American Iva Jovic anew for the Indian Wells doubles tournament in California.
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[2026-03-04 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading newspaper companies to help ramp up its campaign against misinformation and disinformation.
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[2026-03-04 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-04 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress-host Gee Canlas has confirmed that she has separated from her husband, actor-comedian Archie Alemania, and said she regrets not leaving the marriage earlier.
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[2026-03-04 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has flagged as "fake news" a report on social media claiming that Bong Acop, son of the late Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop, has been disqualified from running in the upcoming special election scheduled on March 14.
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[2026-03-04 14:18 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: In the last week of February, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, we heard the arguments from the defense, on behalf of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, for the very first time.
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[2026-03-04 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus Manuel Suntay apologized over allegedly "offensive" statements he made on actress Anne Curtis but clarified that his intention was "to drive a point."
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[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has filed perjury charges against self-confessed security consultant Ramil Madriaga on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-04 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Wednesday urged Philippine national teams and individual athletes to avoid non-essential travel.
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[2026-03-04 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A growing list of celebrities criticized Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus “Bong” Suntay for remarks he made about actress-host Anne Curtis at a House justice committee hearing, saying his statements reduced women to objects and fell short of the standards expected of public officials.
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[2026-03-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Paolo Duterte] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation
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[2026-03-04 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Parts of the country, including Metro Manila, will experience cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday due to two weather systems, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
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[2026-03-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El portaaviones francés Charles de Gaulle, en el puerto de Subic Bay, una antigua base naval estadounidense al noroeste de Manila, Filipinas, el 23 de febrero de 2025. (AP Foto/Joeal Calupitan/Archivo)
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[2026-03-04 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipina caregiver Charlot David made the run back and forth to the bomb shelter several times before deciding it was better to simply stay there. The 44-year-old mother of four, who has lived through "several wars" since moving to Israel in 2008, knew exactly what to do when the ear-splitting alert on her mobile phone first woke her on Saturday.
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[2026-03-04 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AN escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could push Philippine inflation toward 4 percent in the coming months, an analyst said.
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[2026-03-04 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ON Monday, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno issued an executive order directing the city government to immediately reduce its fuel use by 50 percent, in anticipation of higher fuel prices and constricted supplies due to the ongoing war by the United States and Israel against Iran. It was an eminently sensible decision on the part of Mayor Moreno, and one that should immediately be duplicated at every level of government across the Philippines.
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[2026-03-04 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala will face either Chinese Zhang Shuai or Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska in the round of 64 (second round) at the Indian Wells Open in California, United States, where the tournaments from March 4 to 15.
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[2026-03-04 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE column headline, in case you have not noticed, screams “see the contrast.” I will go to that later.
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[2026-03-04 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GILAS Pilipinas Boys star guard Kieffer Alas has committed to the Ateneo de Manila University, joining the Blue Eagles program for the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament.
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[2026-03-04 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco was named Best Entertainment Tourism Leader during the 32nd Skål International Makati Tourism Personality Awards at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila on Feb. 26.
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[2026-03-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PURE legalese would place America as acting in an unabashed, unimpeded impunity. In the space of just a month, it has caused the downfall of two heads of state. One, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whom it kidnapped together with wife Cilia in early January; and two, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, whom it killed in missile attacks at the end of February.
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[2026-03-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANDAUE CITY — Blood samples from hog farms across Cebu now form the backbone of the province’s renewed bid to reopen bigger markets for its swine industry.
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[2026-03-04 02:34 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippine government has no mass repatriation plan, leaving many workers to weigh risks against the livelihoods of their families back home
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[2026-03-04 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay drew the ire of the House of Representatives after his inappropriate remarks on actress Anne Curtis during the proceedings on the pending impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on March 3, 2026.
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[2026-03-04 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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[2026-03-04 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-03-03 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday afternoon welcome South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung to Malacañang shortly after they arrived in Manila for a two-day State Visit. Marcos, members of his Cabinet, and other officials accorded them arrival honors in the Palace.
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