[2026-02-23 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMB brings in Marcus Lee as PBA import

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer is bringing in Australian National Basketball League (NBL) champion Marcus Lee to pair with nine-time PBA Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo as the Beermen are out to knock the TNT Tropang 5G from their PBA Commissioner’s Cup throne for Season 50.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/smb-brings-in-marcus-lee-as-pba-import/2282680

[2026-02-23 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao teases rematch vs Mayweather following Floyd's unretirement

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao teased a potential rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. following the unretirement of the undefeated American boxer.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/pacquiao-teases-rematch-vs-mayweather-following-floyds-unretirement/2282678

[2026-02-23 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ICC kuanza kusikiliza kesi ya awali ya Duterte wa Ufilipino

Snippet: Kikao hicho cha "uthibitisho wa mashtaka", kinachofanyika kwa siku nne, kitaamua kama kuna ushahidi wa kutosha dhidi ya Duterte kuendelea na kesi. Rais huyo wa zamani mwenye umri wa miaka 80 hatakuwepo katika kikao cha mahakama huko The Hague baada ya mahakama kukubali ombi la utetezi la kuondoa haki yake ya kuhudhuria, licha ya majaji kuamua kwamba alikuwa anafaa kushiriki.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/icc-kuanza-kusikiliza-kesi-ya-awali-ya-duterte-wa-ufilipino/a-76081918

[2026-02-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Blu Girls get wild card entry to Women’s Softball World Cup group stage

Snippet: The Philippine women’s national softball team is back on the world stage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/blu-girls-get-wild-card-entry-to-womens-softball-world-cup-group-stage/2282668

[2026-02-23 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Body recovered at site of Rizal landfill collapse

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The body of one of the three persons reported missing following a landfill collapse in Montalban, Rizal has been retrieved, Mayor Ronnie Evangelista said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/body-recovered-at-site-of-rizal-landfill-collapse/2282664

[2026-02-23 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: One more body recovered in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking; death toll rises to 65

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said its technical divers recovered another body during underwater operations on February 22 off Basilan in connection with the sinking of the passenger vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3, raising the confirmed death toll to 65.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/one-more-body-recovered-in-mv-trisha-kerstin-3-sinking-death-toll-rises-to-65/2282658

[2026-02-23 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala jumps to new career-high 31st at WTA rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala jumped from 47th to a new career-high 31st in the latest official Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/alex-eala-jumps-to-new-career-high-31st-at-wta-rankings/2282643

[2026-02-23 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tulfo meets with Chinese embassy officials to settle differences

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Erwin Tulfo is set to meet today, February 23, with Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan to iron out differences between some senators and embassy officials.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/tulfo-meets-with-chinese-embassy-officials-to-settle-differences/2282654

[2026-02-23 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PhilCycling Road Nationals kick off Monday in Tagaytay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2026 kicks off in Tagaytay City on Monday with a Masters category now part of the program and the Men Junior category being named after a young and promising rider from Pangasinan who lost his life last January.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/philcycling-road-nationals-kick-off-monday-in-tagaytay/2282576

[2026-02-23 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte told ICC to come get him. Today, he is on pre-trial.

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-on-pre-trial-icc/

[2026-02-23 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 3 weather systems affecting PH in 24 hours —Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems – easterlies, shear line, and northeast monsoon (‘amihan’) – have been affecting the entire archipelago, bringing isolated and scattered downpours in some areas in 24 hours, the weather agency said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/3-weather-systems-affecting-ph-in-24-hours-pagasa/2282633

[2026-02-23 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Marcos, Niloo triumph at Commander’s Cup Golf - DailyNews

Snippet: Marcos Gomez Chicano frm Spain won the Commander’s Cup trophy, securing the highest marks in the Gents category, while Niloo Jayatilake won the Ladies’ trophy in the 13th Commander’s Cup – 2026 annual Golf Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links at the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee on Saturday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/sports/955835/marcos-niloo-triumph-at-commanders-cup-golf/

[2026-02-23 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DA launches first barangay-level affordable rice program in Davao City

Snippet: THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched its first barangay-level rollout of the P20-per-kilogram rice initiative or the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (BBM Na!) program, the agency reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/regions/da-launches-first-barangay-level-affordable-rice-program-in-davao-city/2282526

[2026-02-23 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PIRA urges DOTr oversight, stakeholder engagement on DBP-DCI CTPL validation requirement

Snippet: THE Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA), representing the non-life insurance sector, supports the Department of Transportation (DOTr) digitization initiatives to curb fraud, improve data integrity, and streamline public services.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/tmt-newswire/pira-urges-dotr-oversight-stakeholder-engagement-on-dbp-dci-ctpl-validation-requirement/2282475

[2026-02-23 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders speedy completion of 2 crucial Mindoro bridges

Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to finish the construction of two critical bridges in Oriental Mindoro.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/regions/marcos-orders-speedy-completion-of-2-crucial-mindoro-bridges/2282523

[2026-02-23 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo downs UP for 1st win in UAAP

Snippet: ATENEO de Manila University overcame another 30-point explosion from Nigerian wing spiker Olayemi Raheem to outlast the University of the Philippines (UP), 21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-18, and notch its first win in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Volleyball Tournament Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/ateneo-downs-up-for-1st-win-in-uaap/2282485

[2026-02-22 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine News

Snippet: From taunting former prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to threatening a shootout should the ICC try to arrest him, Duterte is now resigned to the thought of spending the rest of his days in The Hague

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/

[2026-02-22 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Visayas | Latest news and updates

Snippet: Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy urges Cebuanos to join as the People Power Revolution remains part of the Filipino moral identity

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/

[2026-02-22 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Martial Law

Snippet: Stories about the martial law declaration and the events that shaped Philippine history.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/martial-law/

[2026-02-22 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Historically ‘anti-Marcos’ Cebu prepares to mark 40 years of EDSA People Power

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/historically-anti-marcos-cebu-prepares-people-power-anniversary/

[2026-02-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos

Snippet: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos People Power at 40: EDSA Shrine used to be an empty lot where nuns, youth took a stand Feb 22, 2026 7:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News PLAYLIST: Rappler marks 40 years of People Power through historic landmarks Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas People Power at 40: The Carmelite Monastery and its fearless

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/

[2026-02-22 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: National news in the Philippines

Snippet: From taunting former prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to threatening a shootout should the ICC try to arrest him, Duterte is now resigned to the thought of spending the rest of his days in The Hague

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/

[2026-02-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Naga City

Snippet: Naga City is a 2nd-class independent component city in the Philippines. It is located within the province of Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region, located in Luzon.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/naga-city/

[2026-02-22 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chrystalle Buen on craft, confidence and conscious design

Snippet: For founder Chrystalle Buen, the launch of Keanu’s debut collection is more than a business milestone — it is a deeply personal beginning. New Era marks the brand’s first chapter in women’s swimwear, laying down foundations that weave together family craft legacy and a modern luxury design approach.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/22/the-sunday-times/filipino-champions/chrystalle-buen-on-craft-confidence-and-conscious-design/2282293

[2026-02-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte

Snippet: Sara Zimmerman Duterte, popularly known as Inday Sara, is the 15th vice president of the Philippines and the youngest to be elected to the post.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/sara-duterte/

[2026-02-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Enemies to lovers yarn?’ Pinoys poke fun at Marcos-Robredo meet… and his pink socks

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ferdinand-marcos-jr-leni-robredo-meeting-online-reactions/

[2026-02-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Special Coverages

Snippet: Philippine News Straight from the Hague: How to follow Rappler’s coverage of Duterte at the ICC Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: November 30 anti-corruption rallies Dec 1, 2025 1:21 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Global Affairs COP30: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news Nov 23, 2025 5:20 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: Iglesia ni Cristo rally Nov 19, 2025 10:03 AM PHT

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/special-coverages/

[2026-02-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?

Snippet: Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344069/how-sincere-labours-narrative-compassion-bno-pathway

[2026-02-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Literature

Snippet: Gian Erik M. Adao’s 'Si Jonas at ang Malaking Isda' reimagines the classic bible story 'Jonah and the Big Fish' as what the author calls 'Filipino bible fan fiction'

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/literature/

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For author E. Manawari, Philippine mythology now stands at a global threshold

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/author-e-manawari-philippine-mythology-bathala-games/

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Edgewise] The myth of the ‘MAGA Filipino’

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/edgewise-myth-maga-filipinos-united-states/

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Artists

Snippet: For nearly a decade in the making, E. Manawari's ‘The Bathala Games’ reimagines Filipino folklore for a new — and far-reaching — generation of readers

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/

[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: CAR

Snippet: Cordillera Administrative Region, also known as CAR, is a region of the Philippines, located in Luzon. It has a population of 1,797,660 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 19,818.12 square kilometers.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/cordillera-administrative-region/

[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Kalinga

Snippet: Kalinga is a 3rd-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) located in Luzon. It has a population of 229,570 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 3,282.04 square kilometers.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/kalinga/

[2026-02-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nicholas Kaufman

Snippet: Philippine News On eve of pre-trial, Duterte counsel raises issues vs victims’ lawyers, censored case info Fact Check FACT CHECK: Duterte not found unconscious in ICC detention center Nov 24, 2025 11:38 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Kaufman, Roque clash over defense strategy for Duterte’s ICC case | The wRap Aug 1, 2025 10:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/nicholas-kaufman/

[2026-02-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: On eve of pre-trial, Duterte counsel raises issues vs victims' lawyers, censored case info

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-pre-trial-icc-defense-raises-last-minute-issues/

[2026-02-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: human rights in the Philippines

Snippet: Philippine News On eve of pre-trial, Duterte counsel raises issues vs victims’ lawyers, censored case info Philippine News Points needing clarification in Bam Aquino, Ping Lacson ICC statements Feb 19, 2026 8:31 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Meet the Filipino lawyers who will represent victims in the ICC vs Duterte Jan 27, 2026 4:52 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Editorials [EDITORIAL] Kapag

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/human-rights-in-the-philippines/

[2026-02-22 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Driving her own lane

Snippet: FILIPINO-Japanese multihyphenate Natsumi Sekiguchi is redefining what it means to be a modern Filipina, seamlessly blending pageantry, advocacy and an unexpected automotive passion into a life propelled by courage, community and clear-eyed purpose.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/22/the-sunday-times/cover-story/driving-her-own-lane/2282301

[2026-02-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tagaytay lamb promo goes beyond the usual chops

Snippet: A trip to Tagaytay is often made for a number of reasons: the view of the lake from one of the many restaurants that line the ridge, the cooler weather — especially for those coming from Manila — and the food to be had, whether restaurant fare, coconut pie or fresh fruits and vegetables.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/22/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/tagaytay-lamb-promo-goes-beyond-the-usual-chops/2282295

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment

Snippet: The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has emerged as one of the most closely followed political developments in the Philippines. Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is facing serious allegations involving the misuse of confidential funds and questionable transactions during her tenure as secretary of the Department of Education.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/sara-duterte-impeachment/

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Top 5 News This Week: Curlee Discaya, ex-prince Andrew, Bam Aquino, Rodrigo and Sara Duterte

Snippet: The Department of Public Works and Highways wants Curlee Discaya sued along with wife, Sarah. Yet another royal scandal for the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A gaffe lands Senator Bam Aquino in trouble with allies. The ICC allows Rodrigo Duterte to skip his pre-trial. His daughter, Sara, talks plans for 2028.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/top-5-news-this-week/february-21-2026/

[2026-02-21 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Camarines Sur

Snippet: Camarines Sur is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Bicol Region located in Luzon. It has a population of 2,068,244 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 5,511.90 square kilometers.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/camarines-sur/

[2026-02-21 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Snippet: Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., also known as Bongbong Marcos, is the 17th president of the Philippines. He took office on June 30, 2022, or 36 years after his father and namesake was ousted from the presidential palace.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/ferdinand-marcos-jr/

[2026-02-21 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Netherlands

Snippet: From taunting former prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to threatening a shootout should the ICC try to arrest him, Duterte is now resigned to the thought of spending the rest of his days in The Hague

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/netherlands/

[2026-02-21 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bicol Region

Snippet: Bicol Region, also known as Region V, is a region of the Philippines, located in Luzon. It has a population of 6,082,165 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 18,114.47 square kilometers.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/bicol/

[2026-02-21 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 2025 Philippine senatorial election

Snippet: Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Raul Roco, Ping Lacson, and Eddie Villanueva all have one thing in common as presidential repeaters

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/senatorial-election-2025/

[2026-02-21 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Imelda Marcos

Snippet: Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Raul Roco, Ping Lacson, and Eddie Villanueva all have one thing in common as presidential repeaters

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/imelda-marcos/

[2026-02-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu

Snippet: Cebu is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of Central Visayas located in the Visayas. It has a population of 3,325,385 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 4,943.72 square kilometers, excluding the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/cebu/

[2026-02-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Chef Rodrigo Serrano and the way of DIP Nikkei

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/human-interest/rodrigo-serrano-dip-nikkei-restaurant-cebu/

[2026-02-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ferdinand E. Marcos

Snippet: Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy urges Cebuanos to join as the People Power Revolution remains part of the Filipino moral identity

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/ferdinand-marcos/