Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-24 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now studying long-term interventions for Bulacan, including a more comprehensive flood-control plan that would address the problem beyond individual projects.
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[2026-08-24 21:56 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: SCRUTINY. Former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President Gina Acosta testifies as a hostile witness during the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte on August 17, 2026.
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[2026-08-24 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-24 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime. Today is August 24th.
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[2026-08-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-24 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its 2026 Ultimate Seat Sale, which allows travelers to book discounted fares for domestic and international flights.
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[2026-08-24 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bea Alonzo has tapped veteran publicist and film producer Chris Cahilig as her interim manager following the resignation of longtime talent manager Shirley Kuan, who stepped down on Aug. 11 after nearly six years with the actress.
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[2026-08-24 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Saudel entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon and is now called "Obet."
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[2026-08-24 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said all flood management programs were overwhelmed, leading to major flooding in Region 3.
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[2026-08-24 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino young big man Kai Sotto said he’s excited and very motivated to rejoin and reinforce Gilas Pilipinas as the national team opens the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers window 4 with home games against Jordan and Iran.
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[2026-08-24 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-24 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday called Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), "stupid in the name of blind loyalty" as he questioned her reliance on the documents and explanations provided by former OVP security officer Col. Raymund Lachica despite seeing the same signature on receipts bearing different names.
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[2026-08-24 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President, on Monday confirmed there were no official receipts for the P75 million in medical and food expenses allegedly used for the agency's confidential activities.
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[2026-08-24 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is heading to second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers minus naturalized player Justin Brownlee, where the national team will play two home games on August 28 and 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-08-24 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense spokesman Michael Wesley Poa on Monday denied reports that Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met for a dialogue, calling the claim “fake news.”
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[2026-08-24 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday said proposed Senate Bill 2387 seeks to fix, and not merely extend or postpone, the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years to promote greater stability and continuity in barangay governance.
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[2026-08-24 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino ace Alex Eala soared to a new career-high No. 18 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings on Monday, making history as the highest-rated Southeast Asian player of all time.
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[2026-08-24 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: HIKE. A pump attendant fills vehicles with fuel at a gas station in Paco, Manila, on January 12, 2026.
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[2026-08-24 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Two public schools in Calubian, Leyte have tightened security measures following reports of shooting threats circulating on social media, prompting school officials to coordinate with the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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[2026-08-24 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The 14-year-old teen in Cebu who was caught with an unloaded gun brought the firearm to school to threaten his friend’s bullies, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.
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[2026-08-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala soared to a new career-high rank of No. 18 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) official rankings on Monday.
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[2026-08-24 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) should expect brief power interruptions due to the scheduled preventive maintenance on the terminal's electrical systems.
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[2026-08-24 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime open their US Open mixed doubles campaign against the husband-and-wife tandem of Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York on Tuesday.
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[2026-08-24 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT gunner Jordan Heading and Phoenix forward Jason Perkins have dropped out of the Gilas Pilipinas training pool for the Asian Games.
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[2026-08-24 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is set to bag a hefty prize money in this US Open which features a record $108-million prize fund or around P6.68 billion.
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[2026-08-24 11:51 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-24 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agusan del Norte Rep. Dale Corvera on Monday pushed for an inter-agency task force to address school violence following the shooting at a school in Zamboanga City last week.
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[2026-08-24 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday resumed its deliberations of the 2027 National Expenditure Program.
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[2026-08-24 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued red and yellow alerts for the Visayas grid on Monday, August 24, as electricity demand is expected to be high while major power plants continue to be unavailable.
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[2026-08-24 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Saudel and Tropical Depression Inari have strengthened the southwest monsoon that is affecting northern and central Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
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[2026-08-24 09:52 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – After two days of proceedings disrupted by inclement weather during Week 7, former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer Gina Acosta is set to return to the witness stand on Monday, Aug. 24, as the impeachment court resumes the 17th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
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[2026-08-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. faces criminal and administrative complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman over an alleged conflict of interest in the Monterrazas de Cebu development in Barangay Guadalupe.
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[2026-08-24 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alex Eala arrived in New York and immediately got to work for her US Open return.
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[2026-08-24 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TYPHOON Saudel could turn into a super typhoon before it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today, Aug. 24, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) said on Sunday.
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[2026-08-24 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AYALA Land Inc. is tapping its mixed-use estates for additional recurring lease income through a partnership with Makro Philippines, which will establish wholesale stores in four of its developments across Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
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[2026-08-24 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: REDINC President and CEO Red Era was recognized as one of the distinguished honorees of Philippine Faces of Success 2026 during the 10th anniversary celebration of BEST Magazine at Camelot Hotel, Quezon City, on Aug. 1, 2026.
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[2026-08-24 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE national swimming team standout Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh is embarking on a fresh chapter in her athletic and academic journey, officially transferring to the University of the Philippines (UP).
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[2026-08-24 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FIRST Gen Corp. has signed an energy supply agreement with PNB Holdings Corp., the real estate holding arm of Philippine National Bank.
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[2026-08-24 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEFORE the national flood control corruption scandal, there was the P1.3-billion “Design and Build: Flood Control System (Construction of Drainage Mains)” of the Cebu City government. More than five years after the contract was awarded and signed, and a P199-million mobilization fee was released to the contractor, there is nothing to show for it.
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[2026-08-24 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOUR elite members of the Smart/MVPSF Philippine women’s team will be put to the test when they compete in the World Taekwondo Women's Open Championships from Aug. 28 to 30 in Taiyuan, China.
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[2026-08-24 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey to fire a superb round of 65.
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[2026-08-24 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIS August, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn and Suites Manila Galleria invite guests on a culinary journey with a month-long celebration of global flavors and seasonal specialties across their award-winning dining destinations.
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[2026-08-24 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALMOST a hundred years after “Filipino lives were cheaper than dogs,” America is again offering immigrants cash for trash to trek home.
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[2026-08-24 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Filipino people, still reeling from the shock of two shooting events — the first one occurring on June 22, 2026, involving two male students in the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City fatally shooting three students and injuring 13 others and the second on Aug. 7, 2026, involving an 18-year-old student from Sta.
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[2026-08-23 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid on Sunday said he sees the dredging of rivers as a key solution to the recurring flooding in Central Luzon.
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[2026-08-23 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other relevant government agencies were urged to strengthen efforts to combat Chinese propaganda that spreads misinformation online regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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[2026-08-23 20:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-23 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will continue to be held in the mornings this week, despite proposals from senator-judges to hold the proceedings in the afternoon, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday.
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[2026-08-23 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon agree that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are better when it comes to the construction of large-scale government infrastructure projects, citing concerns over delays and quality in some projects.
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[2026-08-23 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez cherished the moment Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL)—this time as her teammate at Creamline.
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