Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-27 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A TEN-YEAR-OLD walks into a heinous-crime docket, and Congress calls it justice.
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[2026-08-27 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala faces one of her close friends on the WTA Tour, Iva Jovic, in the US Open "Stars of the Open" exhibition match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York Friday morning in Manila.
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[2026-08-27 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALIW Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI) is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary to coincide with the 39th Aliw Awards night at The Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion on Dec. 7, 2026.
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[2026-08-27 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Only four of 65 property developers have submitted the flood-mitigation plans and detention pond details required by the city government, leaving 61 others yet to comply with the directive.
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[2026-08-27 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE most dangerous assumption in Philippine educational artificial intelligence (AI) is not that machines can think. It is that every Filipino can connect. Build AI around an always-on cloud and geography becomes a technical requirement for learning: signal first, subscription second, education third. In an archipelago, that is going about it backward.
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[2026-08-27 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Engelbert Humperdinck may have spent more than six decades building a career around romantic ballads, but the legendary singer is still challenging himself musically.
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[2026-08-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Hara released their pre-debut single “My Love,” setting a promising tone for the group. The P-Pop group from Davao includes Ai, Blythz, Ckhy, Lory, Tashi, and Yani.
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[2026-08-26 22:43 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that the national government’s preparations for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections are “98 percent ready.”
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[2026-08-26 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 21:41 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 21:41 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: POA. Defense counsel spokesperson Michael Poa holds a press conference at the Senate ahead of the impeachment proceedings, on July 8, 2026.
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[2026-08-26 21:13 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You're watching The Manila Times' News Prime.
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[2026-08-26 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Wednesday appealed to the Commission on Audit (COA) to finalize its findings related to the use of confidential funds under Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing that a final audit determination could help guide the Impeachment Court in weighing the evidence before it.
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[2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment
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[2026-08-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment
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[2026-08-26 19:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: DAVAO CITY. A bird’s eye view of an urban area in Davao City.
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[2026-08-26 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: DAVAO CITY. A bird’s eye view of an urban area in Davao City.
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[2026-08-26 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS Philippine senior high school education enters a new phase, Online Education (OEd) is positioning flexible online learning alongside a curriculum increasingly focused on practical skills, career pathways and preparation for college and employment.
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[2026-08-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA
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[2026-08-26 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines stunned world No. 7 Cuba with a 6-0 shutout to claim its first-ever Women's Baseball World Cup win at the Asia-Pacific Secondary Field in Tainan, Taiwan Wednesday afternoon.
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[2026-08-26 18:08 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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[2026-08-26 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announces the reopening of the iconic Coconut Palace to the public on Aug. 25, 2026, ushering in a renewed opportunity for Filipinos and international visitors to experience one of the country's most celebrated cultural and architectural landmarks.
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[2026-08-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) held its “final command conference” for the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on September 14 here on Wednesday, with high-level officials in attendance.
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[2026-08-26 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — K-drama fans have another highly anticipated series to look forward to as “The Remarried Empress,” starring Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young, is set to premiere on Disney+ on Nov. 4, 2026.
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[2026-08-26 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ready to prove their mettle against top international talent, standout swimmers Behrouz Mohammad ‘Madi’ Mojdeh and Mikhael Jasper ‘Mikee’ Mojdeh will spearhead a formidable Swim League Philippines (SLP) Patriots contingent hunting for a massive medal haul at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Short Course Swimming Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
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[2026-08-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was rushed to a hospital in San Juan after an accident inside the Quezon City Jail on Wednesday, according to his office.
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[2026-08-26 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two-time doubles partners Alex Eala and Venus Williams are set to share the court anew for a training session at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Wednesday night in Manila.
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[2026-08-26 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is making an impression beyond the court, with Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour clocking her style.
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[2026-08-26 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Travelers planning their next overseas getaway will soon have more options, with Vietjet, Air Macau, and Juneyao Airlines adding or restoring flights from the Philippines to destinations across Vietnam, Macau, and China.
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[2026-08-26 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of childhood, imagination, and the friendships that build character, Save The Children beneficiaries were among the first audiences to experience DreamWorks Animation’s emotional new feature film “Forgotten Island” at a special screening on Aug. 25 at SM Aura in Taguig.
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[2026-08-26 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces one of her close friends on the WTA Tour, Iva Jovic, in the US Open "Stars of the Open" exhibition match Friday morning in Manila.
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[2026-08-26 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The PVL Invitational Conference gets down to business on Aug. 31 at the Araneta Coliseum, with four of the Premier Volleyball League’s top clubs taking on powerhouse teams from Thailand and Vietnam in a six-team sprint that promises little room for error.
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[2026-08-26 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Mirra Andreeva revealed a secret Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) after she and Andrey Rublev ended the reign of the two-time U.S. Open mixed doubles champions.
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[2026-08-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 19th day on Wednesday, with the Senate impeachment court set to hear an explanation from House prosecution counsel Amando Ligutan over public statements reportedly related to the proceedings.
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[2026-08-26 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Beda College Alabang suspended in-person classes on Wednesday and shifted to online modality following a report of a "unverified safety concern" reported to the school late Tuesday evening.
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[2026-08-26 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — June Mar Fajardo already gave what was understandably a farewell speech shortly after Gilas suffered a 92-49 beating at the hands of powerhouse Australia last July in the window 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Perth.
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[2026-08-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Comprehensive Archipelagic Defence Concept] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US embassy says American military personnel wanted to assess Sanjia Steel’s premises as a potential site for next year’s Balikatan exercises
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[2026-08-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US embassy says American military personnel wanted to assess Sanjia Steel’s premises as a potential site for next year’s Balikatan exercises
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[2026-08-26 10:11 UTC+10:00] [Bulletin Board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]
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[2026-08-26 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yet again cautioned the entire Filipino nation not to bite into disinformation, rewritten history and fabricated stories on issues concerning national security and maritime domain especially with the noted increase in foreign malign influence (FMI) all over the information space.
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[2026-08-26 07:45 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some elected officials may be receiving support from China to spread propaganda undermining the country’s claims in the contested South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Tuesday.
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[2026-08-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate local government committee has approved a bill seeking to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for this November and another one setting a fixed five-year term for barangay and SK officials.
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[2026-08-26 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list on Tuesday slammed San Jose del Monte Mayor Rida Robes over the alleged harassment and intimidation of city councilor Ronalyn Pordan during a basketball game on Aug. 23
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[2026-08-26 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) would accommodate patients who contracted leptospirosis amid reports that the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) has almost maximized its bed capacity.
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[2026-08-26 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The criminal case charging Vice President Sara Duterte with three counts of grave threats moved forward Tuesday, but her lawyers urged the court to dismiss the case, arguing that an impeachable officer cannot be criminally prosecuted while still in office.
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