Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The whole of Luzon and the western part of Visayas would have occasional heavy rain due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), the state weather bureau Pagasa said early Friday morning.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 07:48 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives should decide on the fate of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) by September so that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can make the necessary adjustments and prevent further wastage of government resources.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro slammed Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice over his statements that President Marcos will not bring former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to jail over alleged flood control fund corruption.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines— Malacañang announced that the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), through its Anti-Fake News Desk (AFND), has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate and file criminal charges against the operators of a Facebook page for spreading fake news while using the official Malacañang Palace logo without authorization.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned agencies to expedite the development and completion of the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Thursday supported measures recently introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives aimed at improving the rights of persons with disabilities.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GOHIGHLEVEL, an international sales, marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM) platform, chose the Philippines as the second stop of its live tech conference at Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, from Aug. 8-9, 2026.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FROM thousands of hopefuls across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, thirty of the country’s brightest young dreamers took center stage at the SM Little Stars 2026 Grand Finals. Captivating the audience at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, the finalists showcased exceptional talent and charm in a nationwide celebration of Filipino youth.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HOUSE prosecution spokesman and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co on Thursday accused Vice President Sara Duterte of bending the law and criticized the defense panel for allegedly misleading the impeachment trial.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MALACAÑANG said the impeachment court and the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) can deliberate simultaneously on the grave threats charges against Vice President Sara Duterte.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HILTON Manila Newport World Resorts welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with its 2026 collection, “A Bright Full Moon,” at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, presenting a thoughtfully crafted selection of premium mooncakes. Created by Executive Chinese Chef Kevin Xu and his team, the collection spans traditional baked favorites, bringing together different expressions of one of Chinese culture’s most enduring festive traditions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HOW does the Filipino know what is happening in his country?
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOYOTA Motor Philippines’ (TMP) premier racing series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup, is bringing the third race weekend of the 2026 season to the iconic Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) in Rosario, Batangas on Aug. 15. The races are open to the public and admission is free.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: I WITNESSED the unveiling of the historical marker for the former central office of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in San Juan under the auspices of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. During the program, my attention was caught by the narration of Br. Bienvenido Santiago, general evangelist of the INC, concerning the events that led to the construction of the said offices.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala received a first-round bye in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour 1000 Cincinnati Open and will either face Magda Linette of Poland or Elena-Gabriel Ruse of Romania in the round of 64 on Saturday (Manila time) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MONTREAL, Canada — Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Embassy of Spain in Manila starts off the month of August with a talk on the Filipinos´ growing interest in their Spanish heritage amid enduring narratives about the Philippine experience under the Spanish Crown.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PERHAPS the greatest obstacles to Philippine progress are not simply poverty, corruption or ineffective governance. It is collective self-deception amid unresolved contradictions, delusions and illusions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CINCINNATI — Naomi Osaka withdrew on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) from the WTA Cincinnati Masters citing fatigue, depleting the women’s field at the final major tune-up prior to the US Open.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), citing its significant accomplishments and calling for the continued cooperation of transport stakeholders to reinforce a more reliable, more practical, and more efficient public transportation system.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE recent Senate shakeups make skepticism understandable. Leadership changes, missing senators and quorum disputes occurring just weeks before a historic impeachment trial create the impression that legal procedure is being shaped by political maneuvering. The trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will, therefore, be judged not only by the evidence presented but also by whether the Senate’s rules appear fair, consistent and constitutionally grounded.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: STRONG Group coach Charles Tiu knows winning a third straight William Jones Cup championship will not be easy as the Philippine-based team faces a number of serious title contenders in the tournament this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SACRAMENTO, California — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Manuel Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has energized the new Bustos Substation in Bulacan to support the province's growing power demand. The project involved the installation of a new 50-megavolt-ampere (MVA) power transformer bank, three 69-kilovolt (kV) gas circuit breakers, six 69-kV disconnect switches, the construction of a 69- kV sub-transmission line, and a control house equipped with a 13.8-kV indoor modular switchgear.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NOT since the early 2000s, when a young Manny Pacquiao was hammering in succession the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, and Miguel Cotto, has a local athlete captured the imagination of Filipino sports fans.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former General Santos representative Loreto Acharon took oath on Thursday as an assistant secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — European Union (EU) Ambassador to Manila Massimo Santoro expressed gratitude to Filipino businessmen for donating 40 generator sets to provide backup electricity to communities affected by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The impeachment court and the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) can handle simultaneously the grave threats charges against Vice President Sara Duterte. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in Filipino on Aug. 13, 2026 that they are different.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Col. Allen Rae Co, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman, says on Aug. 13, 2026 that the police officer tagged in the fatal shooting of a colleague and a civilian in a resort in Maragondon, Cavite will undergo dismissal proceedings, upon orders of PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. The shooting occurred at about 1:30 a.m.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers moved to quash the grave threats information filed against their client, citing lack of jurisdiction.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-14 00:03 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally received the United States’ extradition request for Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and two other respondents, Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan said on Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 23:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 20:22 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it will open the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2028 national and local elections in the third week of September next year, which is earlier than the previous schedules.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NOT since the early 2000s, when a young Manny Pacquiao was hammering in succession the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, and Miguel Cotto, has a local athlete captured the imagination of Filipino sports fans.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The contractor behind the recently rehabilitated southbound stretch of EDSA will have to fix its fresh potholes at its own expense, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, warning that taxpayers will not pay twice for the same roadwork.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday raised questions and cited possible challenges in its preparations for the 2028 national and local elections should the proposed measures of amending the Party-list System Act be enacted into law.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the House of Representatives on Thursday defended private counsel Amando Virgil Ligutan and insisted he did not violate the sub judice rule by posting an explanation of the prohibition on misleading questions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The yellow rainfall warning has been lifted in Metro Manila and in other areas, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that light to moderate rains would prevail in the capital due to the southwest monsoon or "habagat."
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A student of De La Salle University fell to her death from a building in its campus on Vito Cruz, Manila, police confirmed on Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala received a first-round bye in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour 1000 Cincinnati Open and will either face Magda Linette of Poland or Elena-Gabriel Ruse of Romania in the round of 64 on Saturday (Manila time) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 17:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid bills to postpone the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) asked the House of Representatives to decide on the clear fate of the elections by September this year, citing possible time and logistical constraints in its preparations.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s net satisfaction rating has improved to "neutral" in June, a recovery from “poor” rating in March, a Social Weather Stations survey (SWS) showed.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR every Filipino, the journey home begins with a familiar scent drifting from the kitchen and that comforting question, “Ma, anong ulam?” Food is our love language, the anchor of our memories and the heartbeat of our heritage.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the acquittal of three former STRADCOM officials in the 2010 forcible takeover of the company’s compound, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they directly ordered or induced violence against security guards.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-08-13 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A recent national championship showdown gets a compelling sequel when the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Finals blasts off Tuesday (Aug. 18) with North’s Lisa Sarines and Team South’s Tashanah Balangauan and Precious Zaragosa renewing their rivalry in the girls’ 15-18 division at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club.
--------------------------------------------------------------------