Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An overseas Filipino worker sleeps as she waits for updates on her cancelled flight to the Middle East at Manila’s International Airport, Philippines on Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-03-02 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara urged the private sector to play a central role in helping the government address the country’s 165,000-classroom shortage and modernize public schools, warning that delays in infrastructure and digital access continue to limit learning opportunities for millions of Filipino students.
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[2026-03-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bryan Yambao is known for his impeccable style – here he shows off his most memorable fits, from Ralph Lauren and Loewe to Balenciaga
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[2026-03-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [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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[2026-03-02 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-02 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rising triathlon stars take center stage as Filipino elite standouts Erika Burgos, Joshua Ramos, Kim Remolino and Matthew Hermosa headline the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Guimaras set on March 8 on Guimaras Island in Western Visayas.
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[2026-03-02 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Shaun Globasa mounted a stirring comeback from an abbreviated stint the previous week, dethroning top seed and doubles partner Krelz Gecosala, 7-5, 6-3, to seize the boys’ 18-and-under crown in the Mayor Oscar Valdevieso National Junior Tennis Championships at the Matalam Municipal and Cotelco courts in Cotabato Sunday.
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[2026-03-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — De La Salle University’s Angel Canino made a double-double outing of 21 points and 11 excellent receptions in a four-set win against the Ateneo de Manila University—and no, she does not feel that she has to carry all the weight in leading her team to victory.
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[2026-03-02 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [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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[2026-03-02 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Australia’s first game back at Philippine home soil no longer had any trace of the tension that escalated into a full-blown brawl against the Philippine team nearly eight years ago.
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[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala has been turning heads not just with her play on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour, but also with her ability to pack venues with fans wherever she plays and her overall fast-rising popularity.
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[2026-03-02 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Zendaya and Tom Holland have reportedly tied the knot, according to Variety, after Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach revealed the news on the red carpet at the Actor Awards.
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[2026-03-02 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies announced on Monday that all fuel prices would go up for the seventh consecutive week due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quentin Millora-Brown had no regrets suiting up last-minute for Gilas Pilipinas, which went winless in the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
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[2026-03-02 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philppines—Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday signed Executive Order 7, which mandates the city government to reduce fuel consumption to 50 percent.
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[2026-03-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Business groups expressed concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, citing its impact on the country's market and commodities.
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[2026-03-02 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CEB) canceled 10 flights scheduled for Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Renewed business confidence pushed the Philippine manufacturing sector to its strongest growth in more than eight years in February, S&P Global said on Monday.
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[2026-03-02 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted that losing big to Australia in front of the Philippines’ home crowd was “painful” to watch.
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[2026-03-02 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A Cardinal urged Filipinos to pray for peace amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Ultra lotto 6/58 and Super lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-03-02 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone plans to revisit the national team’s offense shortly after the Filipinos closed window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers winless.
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[2026-03-02 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global headwinds. With projected GDP growth 5-6 percent in 2026 — above the global average — and a young, dynamic population, the country remains one of Southeast Asia’s most promising investment destinations and an indispensable partner for Europe.
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[2026-03-02 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SMX Convention Center continues to reinforce its leadership in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry with the fourth-quarter 2026 openings of three new SMX Trade Halls in Luzon.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) FILIPINOS in the Middle East have been moved to safe locations, with many taking shelter in bomb shelters, following the exchange of air strikes between the United States, Israel and Iran, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-03-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: INTERNATIONAL law expert Melissa Loja said the prosecution faced hurdles in establishing a clear legal nexus in the confirmation of charges hearings against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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[2026-03-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MADRIDEJOS, Bantayan Island — Cebu province generated a total of P8.9 billion in revenues in 2025, based on data from the Provincial Treasurer’s Office.
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[2026-03-02 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOUL language became a defining, and often controversial, hallmark of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s persona. His political brand was built on a “big mouth.”
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[2026-03-02 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAST week’s press conference with lawyer Levito Baligod and 18 men, mostly former members of the Philippine Marines, delivered a lot of explosive allegations about huge cash deliveries to politicians, and other current and former public officials. The press conference came a day before the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, and coincided with the start of the confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court against former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-03-02 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SANTA FE, Bantayan Island — Malacañang has raised Cebu province’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) allocation to P720 million to strengthen food security initiatives and improve critical rural infrastructure.
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[2026-03-02 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A NATIONAL security expert believes China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions, but a deliberate strategy to shift the regional balance of power in its favor.
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[2026-03-02 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE much-awaited hearings on the confirmation of charges (COC) of crimes against humanity against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, the Netherlands, from Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, drew a battery of journalists, diplomats, international and local media outlets around the globe, as well as foreign observers in the courtroom gallery.
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[2026-03-02 01:12 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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[2026-03-02 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of University of Perpetual Help System Dalta scored back-to-back wins against the teams of Jose Rizal University in the NCAA on Sunday at the San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-03-02 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirms first Filipino fatality from the airstrikes on Feb. 28, 2026. In a video update released by Malacañang on March 1, Marcos identified the victim as Mary Anne Velasquez Rivera Fernandez, a caregiver based in Israel.
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[2026-03-01 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Australia dominated on both ends of the floor, while relying on crisp passing and solid outside shooting to shoot down Gilas Pilipinas, 93-66 in their FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers against window 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-03-01 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY, Philippines —A new chapter in Philippine sports development has begun in the mountains of the Cordillera as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) formalized their partnership to build the John Hay Sports Center inside Camp John Hay here.
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[2026-03-01 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University (FEU) eked out a thrilling four-set win over Adamson, 22-25, 30-28, 25-17, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-01 22:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-01 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday assured the public that the ongoing tension in the Middle East had “no credible direct threat” to the Philippines.
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[2026-03-01 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle University extended its winning streak to 16 over Ateneo de Manila University, overcoming a second-set hiccup, 25-14, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-03-01 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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[2026-03-01 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Team Velaris blended skill, poise and championship composure to outlast the SABR squad in a pulsating 23-21 gold medal showdown, ruling the PCL (Pickleball Champions League) Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament at Pickletown here over the weekend.
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[2026-03-01 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino gymnasts Karl Eldrew Yulo and Ivan Cruz will compete at the World Cup Baku leg Milli Gimnastika Arensi in Azerbaijan, where the tournament will run from March 5 to 8.
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[2026-03-01 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University dodged the upset arrows of De La Salle University, surviving another five-set thriller, 25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 20-25, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
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[2026-03-01 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set for a potential round of 32 clash against world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champ Mirra Andreeva at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells slated from March 4 to 15 in California, USA.
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[2026-03-01 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine government is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. In a video message released by Malacañang on March 1, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said there have been no reports so far of Filipinos who died or were injured in the airstrikes which occurred on Feb. 28.
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[2026-03-01 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea are not mere diplomatic reactions but a deliberate strategy aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power, according to Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, national security expert.
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