Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-18 10:37 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person
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[2026-08-18 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A red rainfall warning has been raised in at least three provinces while the orange and yellow alerts have been raised in parts of Metro Manila, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday.
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[2026-08-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-18 09:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-08-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ODIONGAN, Romblon — Three provinces are now under a Red rainfall warning alert while several National Capital Region (NCR) cities are under Orange and Yellow warnings, according to the state weather bureau, Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)
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[2026-08-18 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP) has helped prevent the river from overflowing and protect residents of Marikina and Pasig from severe flooding amid weeks of heavy rainfall, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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[2026-08-18 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called for an intensified intelligence-gathering and real-time deployment adjustments as the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections nears this September.
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[2026-08-18 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members affected by Tropical Storm ‘Maymay’ and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ may now avail themselves of the existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP) to help ease the financial strain brought about by the calamities.
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[2026-08-18 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday posthumously honored a 15-year-old learner who died protecting his classmates during a June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City.
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[2026-08-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: The Philippine National Police has created a task force to investigate the ambush targeting Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua.
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[2026-08-18 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is considering holding committee hearings on the proposed 2027 national budget on Saturdays should work suspensions persist, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday.
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[2026-08-18 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups on Monday urged the Supreme Court to settle the legal dispute over the P60 wage increase in Metro Manila after a Pasig court issued a preliminary injunction blocking its implementation.
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[2026-08-18 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila was hit by an intense, “Ondoy-like” downpour on Monday, with 201.7 millimeters (mm) of rain dumped over the capital in just five hours, quickly flooding several areas.
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[2026-08-18 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Troops of the 20th Infantry Battalion (20IB), 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, discovered two anti-personnel mines while conducting combat patrol in the hinterlands of Barangay Sag-od, Las Navas, Northern Samar, on August 13, 2026.
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[2026-08-18 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several malls in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are offering free overnight parking on Monday, Aug. 17, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continue to affect the capital and surrounding areas.
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[2026-08-18 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), through its hotel properties Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA and Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu, is utilizing hospitality training to help persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) gain industry-relevant skills and transition into actual employment.
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[2026-08-18 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LILOAN, Cebu — Ten years after it began, a Catholic program that offers faith-based support to people recovering from drug dependence is continuing its work in Cebu, returning to monthly sessions as it marks a decade of helping Filipinos seek recovery.
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[2026-08-18 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A NIGHT session fixture at the Canadian Open last week, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala found herself set for prime time anew at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open in Ohio. Played at noontime for her opening match last Saturday, Eala sees action this time in Monday night session (Tuesday morning in Manila) for her third round (round of 32) match.
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[2026-08-18 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: OVER the weekend, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the country’s waste-to-energy (WTE) program should be up and running within 18 months in order to deal with the growing “sea of trash” drowning the Philippines. This was apparently after a visit by the chief executive to one of the city’s giant open sewers, which was spectacularly choked with floating garbage after heavy monsoon rains and flooding last week.
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[2026-08-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR nearly four years, Vice President Sara Duterte has been the target of a political barrage: the collapse of UniTeam, congressional hearings, allegations over confidential funds, impeachment efforts, and relentless attacks from the Marcos-aligned establishment. Yet the obvious question remains: After all that firepower, why is she still standing? More than that, why are her numbers stronger?
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[2026-08-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AMERICAN netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.
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[2026-08-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEING the Supreme Secretary of the Katipunan revolutionary organization, Emilio Jacinto always accompanied the Supreme President, Andres Bonifacio, on important trips. One such trip was on Holy Thursday in April 1896 where they, with Procopio Bonifacio and Pio Valenzuela, went to Kawit, Cavite, to organize the Magdalo Council of cousins Emilio and Baldomero Aguinaldo.
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[2026-08-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ADVANCED Learning Programs (ALPs) has officially announced the 5th Annual Southeast Asia HR Expo and Symposium (Seahres) 2026 taking place at Novotel Manila, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, on Oct. 6 and 7, 2026. Under the theme “Redesigning Work Where Humans and AI Win Together,” Seahres 2026 brings together over 200 C-level executives, strategic directors and human resources (HR) leaders.
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[2026-08-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler powered to an eight-stroke victory in the St. Jude Championship on Sunday (Monday in Manila), capturing his first PGA Tour title since January.
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Floodwaters subsided in several parts of Metro Manila by midnight Tuesday, but deep flooding remained in portions of Quezon City following heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat.
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[2026-08-18 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House prosecution team on Monday insisted they have no knowledge of any talks for a “trade-off” involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation that will pave the way for her to run in the 2028 elections.
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[2026-08-18 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ruby Ruiz and Marietta “Pokwang” Subong shared the Best Actress award at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, while “Mag-iina” took home the prestigious Balanghai trophy for Best Film.
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[2026-08-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-08-17 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has cancelled the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday due to the forecast of heavy rains and flooding associated with the southwest monsoon, Impeachment Clerk of Court Renato Bantug Jr. announced Monday.
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[2026-08-17 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the "Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" (Every Town Will Benefit) initiative in Negros Oriental to bring government assistance closer to communities and strengthen food security, education, and service delivery to families in need.
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[2026-08-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-17 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso suspended Tuesday's face-to-face (F2F) classes at all levels in public and private schools.
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[2026-08-17 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso ordered the suspension of classes on Tuesday in all levels in public and private schools.
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[2026-08-17 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Malacañang says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to dialogue with anyone, especially those with whom he disagrees politically. This comes after unconfirmed reports over the weekend that Vice President Sara Duterte met with President Marcos.
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[2026-08-17 20:35 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to affect parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila on Monday, triggering flooding in several areas and prompting local governments and Malacañang to suspend classes and adopt alternative work arrangements.
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[2026-08-17 20:24 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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[2026-08-17 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Commuters wait for their rides near Manila City Hall after Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the suspension of afternoon classes in public and private schools on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to the inclement weather. Schools were advised to shift to Alternative Delivery Mode.
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[2026-08-17 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kendra Kramer is pushing back against online claims that her parents, Doug and Chesca Kramer, are controlling her life and career, saying she chose to pursue modeling and show business and that her parents have never taken advantage of her.
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[2026-08-17 19:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Floodwaters were knee-deep along España Boulevard in Sampaloc, Manila on Monday as heavy rain brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat continue to pound Metro Manila. Other parts of Manila were also under water.
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[2026-08-17 18:53 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-08-17 18:49 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]
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[2026-08-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: 2027 NEP. Senate President Win Gatchalian and Acting Budget Secretary Kim Robert De Leon led the ceremonial turnover of the proposed ₱7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program to the Senate on August 12, 2026.
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[2026-08-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-08-17 17:53 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. Today is August 17th.
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