Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-01 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Northbound Class 1 vehicles were diverted from parts of the North Luzon Expressway on Tuesday as water levels in the Pampanga River rose near San Simon, Pampanga, according to NLEX Corp.
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[2026-09-01 12:14 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division (1ID) has dispatched two additional provisional battalions to Lanao del Sur to bolster security preparations for the upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on Sept. 14.
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[2026-09-01 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel is set to present Tuesday two officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to testify on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) use of confidential funds.
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[2026-09-01 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In an effort to support its players set to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya and the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) tweaked its Season 89 basketball schedule.
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[2026-09-01 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ernest John "EJ" Obiena seeks his 10th gold of the season at the 4th Domspringen Wesel men's pole vault at the Großer Markt in Wesel, Germany Tuesday night in Manila.
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[2026-09-01 10:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-01 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating the expansion and rehabilitation of the country's major airports—aiming to accommodate larger aircraft, increase passenger capacity, and ultimately help bring down airfares.
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[2026-09-01 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A gale warning is in effect over north Luzon's northern and western seaboards, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
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[2026-09-01 07:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Monday marked National Heroes’ Day by honoring Filipino fisherfolk and government forces safeguarding the country’s waters.
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[2026-09-01 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — To strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman in fulfilling its constitutional mandate to fight corruption, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has filed a bill creating a law enforcement service that would empower it to effect arrests and detention, searches and seizures in accordance with the law - and said he is prepared to expedite its passage.
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[2026-09-01 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Members of the House prosecution panel on Monday tagged lawyer Michael Wesley Poa as a “central figure” in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, pointing to his former stint as education undersecretary under the latter’s watch.
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[2026-09-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: MANILA -- When Jollibee Foods Corp. first opened outlets overseas in the mid-1980s, its primary revenue engine was the Filipino diaspora longing for a taste of home. Today, the Manila-headquartered fast-food titan with over 10,700 stores covering 20 brands in 33 countries is making a bolder bet: winning over non-Filipino taste buds from London and Los Angeles to Hanoi and Hainan.
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[2026-09-01 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid reports of agricultural losses that will seriously impede the country’s food security agenda, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for the immediate repair and restoration of roads, bridges, and irrigation systems damaged by the recent typhoons and southwest monsoon or habagat.
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[2026-09-01 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is turning to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help advance two ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at tackling chronic flooding in the Manila Bay area and creating a permanent land link between Luzon and the Visayas.
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[2026-09-01 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The 10th Infantry (Agila) Division of the Philippine Army deployed additional forces from the 67th Infantry (Agila) Battalion and 102nd Division Reconnaissance Company to augment ongoing security operations for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections.
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[2026-09-01 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro slammed House Assistant Minority Leader and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co after she criticized the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM).
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[2026-09-01 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has secured its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with its latest EP, The Sin: Bliss, marking a new milestone in the group’s growing global career.
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[2026-09-01 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid on Monday continued his relief operations for flood-affected communities in Pampanga amid the continued effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat.
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[2026-09-01 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A labor group criticized Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. over his remarks about a “consumption culture” among Filipinos, saying workers should not be blamed for spending on basic necessities.
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[2026-09-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-09-01 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WEAK coordination among agencies and other stakeholders is limiting the country’s ability to convert investments in human capital into sustained productivity growth, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said.
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[2026-09-01 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) has faced withering public criticism after it gave six of its own commissioners the "Kampeon ng Wika" award. Announced on Aug. 18, 2026, this board decision has been criticized as self-serving and unethical as it contradicts the KWF's traditional recognition of champions of the Filipino language.
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[2026-09-01 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the parent company of the SM Group, has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs) to strengthen the use of hazard and risk information in planning for its properties and operations across the country.
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[2026-09-01 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: OKADA Manila invites guests to savor The World’s Best Flavors in One Destination through eight signature cuisines and more across over 40 dining destinations.Across Western and Eastern culinary traditions, Okada Manila gives guests more ways to explore the world through flavor.
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[2026-09-01 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE Seven Corp., the local operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores, is putting up a distribution center in the Zamboanga region after seven stores that recently opened posted sales three to four times higher than the average for new outlets, a senior executive said.
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[2026-09-01 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: YESTERDAY was the celebration of National Heroes Day, which commemorates the initial days of the Philippine Revolution in August 1896. There were plenty of reminders of our heroes in the past few days. The most unlikely source came from the impeachment trial of the vice president, when we were reminded that like those who received confidential funds, our heroes too had aliases.
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[2026-09-01 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MIAMI — World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a final day charge on Sunday (Monday in Manila) to overhaul Viktor Hovland and win the PGA Tour Championship for the second time.
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[2026-09-01 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines has never lacked breathtaking destinations. From pristine beaches and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage and warm Filipino hospitality, the country possesses all the ingredients of a globally competitive tourism destination. Yet despite these natural advantages, the Philippines still ranks among the lowest in terms of Asian tourist arrivals.
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[2026-09-01 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The recent report by real estate services firm CBRE revealed a “demand paradox” in the Metro Manila office market: improved vacancy rates and low demand.
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[2026-09-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say the public backlash was directed at Marcos’ ‘perceived insensitivity’ in light of the floods and related corruption scandal
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[2026-09-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say the public backlash was directed at Marcos’ ‘perceived insensitivity’ in light of the floods and related corruption scandal
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[2026-09-01 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-31 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the country observes National Heroes' Day, Sen. Loren Legarda on Monday called for stronger implementation of laws protecting workers and communities, as well as the passage of pending measures for barangay health workers, disaster responders, waste workers, farmers, fisherfolk, and employees required to work during calamities.
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[2026-08-31 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) delivered a dominant campaign at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Short Course Swimming Championships, hauling in a massive total of 18 gold, seven silver, and five bronze medals at the Assumption University Aquatics Center Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, Thailand.
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[2026-08-31 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion and Season 102 host San Beda University enters its campaign under heightened pressure as the Red Lions aim to retain their crown while delivering a memorable hosting stint for the Mendiola community.
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[2026-08-31 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Culling Game is far from over as “Jujutsu Kaisen” gives fans a glimpse of the intense battles coming in Season 4.
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[2026-08-31 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed rescue, health, relief, welfare, and sanitation teams across Luzon as the southwest monsoon, locally known as Habagat, continues to cause widespread flooding.
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[2026-08-31 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III on Monday said the agency swiftly deployed mobile pumps and L-shaped barriers to drain the floods that hurdled hours-long traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
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[2026-08-31 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-31 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan 3rd District Rep. Jojo Lara was among 98 members of the House of Representatives who attended all 39 plenary sessions during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress.
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[2026-08-31 20:59 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. Today is August 31st.
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[2026-08-31 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday suspended government work and face-to-face classes in parts of Northern Luzon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to the expected rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
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[2026-08-31 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-31 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III on Monday said the agency deployed pumps and L-shaped barriers to drain the floods caused hours-long traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
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[2026-08-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon until Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
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[2026-08-31 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The entire province of Pangasinan has been placed under a state of calamity as local governments continue to deal with flooding even as the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Depression Pilandok threatens to bring more rain over parts western and northern Luzon.
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[2026-08-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-31 19:20 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: AWARDEES. The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees are announced at the Ramon Magsaysay Center in Manila on August 31, 2026.
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[2026-08-31 18:34 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. Today is August 31st.
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