Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-08-26 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most of Luzon will continue to experience rains in the next few hours due to the Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat" that is strengthened by two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration).
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[2026-08-26 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Jang Dong-yoon has announced that he is getting married to actress Kim Seung-yoon this October.
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[2026-08-26 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TWO Philippine startups made it to Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list for 2026, highlighting the growing presence of local ventures in artificial intelligence-powered marketing and financial technology.
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[2026-08-26 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE value of the Philippines’ domestic trade fell 21.9 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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[2026-08-26 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is open to exploring the tokenization of shares as part of efforts to encourage financial innovation and broaden participation in the Philippine capital market, Chairperson Francis Lim said.
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[2026-08-26 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) destroyed 2,690 reams of illicit cigarettes in Surigao while moving to strengthen operational coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) after an isolated incident in Bulacan.
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[2026-08-26 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-08-26 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala is on track to claim the No. 17 seed at the US Open women's singles play.
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[2026-08-26 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LA Salle Green Hills standouts Behrouz Mohammad Mojdeh and Kristian Yugo Cabana hauled gold medals to earn Most Valuable Player honors in their respective divisions at the National Interschool Short Course Swimming Championship held at the Rizal Memorial Swimming Pool in Manila.
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[2026-08-26 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ASUS Philippines today announced the arrival of its newest battle-tested desktop family, bringing heavy-duty performance and military-grade durability to Filipino gamers.
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[2026-08-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TIM Cone admitted Gilas Pilipinas will just have to play with an all-Filipino crew starting Friday against Jordan as the two other prospects who could fill in the void vacated by Justin Brownlee are unavailable.
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[2026-08-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: For many Filipino mothers, taking care of the family often means putting their own health on the back burner. Host and actress Melai Cantiveros-Francisco said becoming a mother changed the way she views healthcare and the importance of preparing for medical needs.
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[2026-08-26 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, a person familiar with the decision said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).
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[2026-08-26 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-26 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE are 12 Senate seats up for election in 2028. But ask Filipino voters today to fill them, and the average ballot stops at seven names.
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[2026-08-26 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and world No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a swift 1-4, 1-4 defeat at the hands of Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles on Tuesday night at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.
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[2026-08-26 00:31 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-25 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday called for stronger safeguards for victims and taxpayers as the Senate moves to establish clearer rules on liability and compensation for nuclear energy damage.
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[2026-08-25 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday said social media and internet platforms must establish local legal entities and maintain in-country representatives to make it easier for authorities to hold the platforms accountable for harmful content, particularly those targeting children.
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[2026-08-25 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was "open" to the idea of banning any social media platforms if these would harm the youth and the country as some of these were responsible for the proliferation of violent content and fake news.
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[2026-08-25 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was "open" to the idea of banning any social media platforms if these would harm the youth and the country as some of these were responsible for the proliferation of violent content and fake news.
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[2026-08-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the driver’s license of a former child actor after he crashed his car into several establishments in Antipolo City, Rizal on Aug. 23, admitting that he fell asleep while driving.
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[2026-08-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the driver’s license of a former child actor after he crashed his car into several establishments in Antipolo City, Rizal on Aug. 23, admitting that he fell asleep while driving.
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[2026-08-25 21:17 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-25 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In the midst of massive disinformation attacks, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed that BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) will remain in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
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[2026-08-25 20:49 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-25 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, prosecutor for the House of Representatives, on Tuesday asked the Office of the Ombudsman to look into whether actual malversation was committed by Vice President Sara Duterte and two of her aides in the disbursement of confidential funds.
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[2026-08-25 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Castro accuses Senator Marcos of absolving VP Duterte
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[2026-08-25 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Marcos urged other hospitals to establish no copayment policy
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[2026-08-25 19:52 UTC+10:00] [Arts & Culture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: INDIGENOUS. The Coconut Palace in Pasay City, also known as Tahanang Pilipino, reopens to the public on August 25, 2026, following extensive renovations. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa, the landmark is known for its distinctive Filipino architecture and use of coconut and other indigenous materials.
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[2026-08-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CITY OF MALOLOS — Climate change and the unprecedented rainfall in a short span of time are the primary drivers behind the severe flooding in Central Luzon.
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[2026-08-25 19:45 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro accused Senator-judge Imee Marcos of attempting to shield Vice President Sara Duterte during the Senate impeachment trial.
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[2026-08-25 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte urged a Quezon City Regional Trial Court during Tuesday’s oral argument to quash the grave threats case filed against her by the Department of Justice (DOJ), arguing that impeachable officials cannot be criminally prosecuted while serving their term.
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite cutting poverty to a record-low 9.7 per cent, high costs and climate risks leave millions of Filipino families on edge
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Michael Ricafort] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite cutting poverty to a record-low 9.7 per cent, high costs and climate risks leave millions of Filipino families on edge
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: FOR DUTERTE. Supporters gather in Davao City to rally and celebrate the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28, 2025.
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: FOR DUTERTE. Supporters gather in Davao City to rally and celebrate the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28, 2025.
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[2026-08-25 18:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-25 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lea Salonga said she unfollowed BTS members RM and J-Hope “for my own sake” after their attendance at a Chris Brown concert in Toronto sparked backlash among fans.
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[2026-08-25 18:22 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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[2026-08-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eyes all-Filipino electric tricycle and electric jeepney production by shiftinglocal transport production toward cleaner energy solutions.
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[2026-08-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — No Chinese navy warships were monitored in four key areas of the West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18 to 24, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
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[2026-08-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking P29.5 billion in its proposed expenditure program for 2027.
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[2026-08-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated Eumir Felix Marcial is going for the most important fight in his eighth professional bout when he faces local guy Omar Ulises Huerta on September 19 as one of the undercards of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz-Nestor Bravo main event bout at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
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