Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-14 18:00 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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[2026-07-14 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Caera Celis and Edz Escultura served as St. John’s Institute-Bacolod’s one-two punch in downing guest team Perfect Set Dream Makers, 25-16, 25-15, for a third straight win in the 2026 Shakey’s Juniors National Invitationals on Tuesday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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[2026-07-14 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Tennis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Filipino sensation has been embraced by her nation yet star power outweighs her career achievements … so far
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[2026-07-14 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-14 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-07-14 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TUGUEGARAO CITY — A Filipino anthropologist is questioning the inaccurate and false narratives of a Chinese scholar who suggested that that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan.
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[2026-07-14 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is stepping up disaster recovery efforts across the country, undertaking emergency repairs and reopening critical transport links in areas battered by floods, landslides, and persistent monsoon rains following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for immediate government action.
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[2026-07-14 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday highlighted the transformation of a former sanitary landfill in Carmona, Cavite, into an ecotourism site and public green space, as it released a video showcasing the MMDA Nature Park.
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[2026-07-14 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has sought an inquiry on the continuing increase in electricity rates and the "bill shock" experienced by consumers.
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[2026-07-14 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Olympian and Asian Games medalist Marie Antoinette “Toni” Leviste has successfully qualified both of her horses, Lacoste 126 and Fanto, for the dressage competition of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be staged in Japan from September 19 to October 4.
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[2026-07-14 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila men's volleyball head coach and University Athletics Office facilities officer Vince Mangulabnan is no longer recommended to face criminal liability in connection with Ateneo men's basketball team's team-building activity that led to the deaths of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Dipaculao, Aurora last month.
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[2026-07-14 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rice output could be slashed by 700,000 tonnes as dams dry up, evoking memories of the Philippine drought of 1997-98
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[2026-07-14 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rice output could be slashed by 700,000 tonnes as dams dry up, evoking memories of the Philippine drought of 1997-98
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[2026-07-14 14:38 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [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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[2026-07-14 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EVERY remittance sent by an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) represents countless hours of hard work, personal sacrifice and time spent away from loved ones. While these earnings help cover daily expenses, fund education and support long-term goals, the value families ultimately receive can be influenced by how and where foreign currency is exchanged.
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[2026-07-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team continues its cross-examination of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) official, lawyer Jeremy Lotoc, the prosecution’s second witness, as the Senate impeachment court resumes the trial proceedings Tuesday, July 14.
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[2026-07-14 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The tropical cyclone – ‘Haishen’ (international name) – has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) now called ‘Josie,’ the 10th storm to hit the archipelago in 2026, the national weather agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fans rallied behind their champion Alex Eala in her historic Wimbledon run.
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[2026-07-14 10:00 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY — Baguio commemorated the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 Hague arbitral ruling rejecting China’s sweeping South China Sea claims, including areas within the Philippines’ West Philippine Sea, through a military-sponsored battle of the bands on Sunday and a city hall information drive on Monday.
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[2026-07-14 09:05 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new cooperation agreement chips away at China’s bilateral negotiation tactic, but experts say its value is mostly symbolic
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[2026-07-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new cooperation agreement chips away at China’s bilateral negotiation tactic, but experts say its value is mostly symbolic
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[2026-07-14 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Every time a major corruption scandal erupts, Filipinos ask the same questions: Why does it keep happening? Why do reforms often fail to stop it? And how do practices once considered unacceptable become so deeply embedded in government that they are treated as business as usual?
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[2026-07-14 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Joel Villanueva questioned the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) assessment on public threats, whether a suspect’s high political status affects the conduct of its investigation.
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[2026-07-14 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) announced a month-long infrastructure project at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 starting on Wednesday, July 15, prompting travel advisories for passengers.
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[2026-07-14 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Bam Aquino questioned the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) over its failure to identify the person Vice President Sara Duterte had allegedly hired to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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[2026-07-14 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A RECORD Metro Manila minimum wage increase set to take effect next week will not lead to a substantial improvement in workers’ purchasing power, Metrobank said.
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[2026-07-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: “Mabilis Lang ‘To,” the flagship news program of ALLTV Channel 2, has moved to a new timeslot, reinforcing the network’s commitment to delivering timely and relevant news to Filipino viewers.
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[2026-07-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ÉVIAN, France — South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second women's major this season at the Evian Championship on Sunday (Monday in Manila).
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[2026-07-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR its corporate social responsibility initiative with Alsons Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev), the Conrado Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (Alcantara Foundation) was recognized as a finalist in the Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture category at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards held on June 30 at The Westin Manila.
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[2026-07-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Riding the growing demand for wellness and home improvement products, Comfort Living Philippines is expanding its portfolio of sleep solutions and smart furniture as it celebrates 13 years of serving Filipino households through its online platform.
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[2026-07-14 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-14 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Prosecution and defense teams react after the fourth day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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[2026-07-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-07-13 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution spokesperson and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua on Monday argued that Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “speaks for itself” and should not be treated as merely a conditional statement in the grave threat complaint.
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[2026-07-13 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors are seeking to have National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago Matibag testify during Tuesday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before his scheduled trip to Singapore.
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[2026-07-13 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila has conferred SM prime holdings executive committee chairman Hans Sy the Papal Award Pro Ecclesia at the Layforce Chapel in Makati.
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[2026-07-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials and analysts say Manila’s deterrence strategies can now make China ‘at least hesitate’, even though there is still much to be done
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[2026-07-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials and analysts say Manila’s deterrence strategies can now make China ‘at least hesitate’, even though there is still much to be done
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[2026-07-13 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
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[2026-07-13 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
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[2026-07-13 21:34 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-13 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala and her parents arrive in Malacañang for the homecoming reception hosted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza-Araneta Marcos. The 21-year-old made history by being the first Filipina to reach the round-of-16 in Wimbledon, one of the four Grand Slam events. The other three are the Australian Open, the French Open and US Open.
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[2026-07-13 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
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[2026-07-13 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
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[2026-07-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of youth and student leaders from across the country launched on Monday the ‘National Youth SONA (State-of-the-Nation Address) Action Day, which they would hold on July 22, four days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his 5th SONA at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
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[2026-07-13 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of former Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman as chairman and chief executive officer of the state-run Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank does not clear her of any potential liability in the ongoing investigation of flood control projects.
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