[2026-08-13 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Migs Pascual’s unorthodox shooting catches fancy of MPBL fans, observers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Second year pro Migs Pascual is continuously gaining more attention with his unique yet efficient form of shooting.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/sports/migs-pascuals-unorthodox-shooting-catches-fancy-of-mpbl-fans-observers/2404541

[2026-08-13 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who is Kristine Ferrer, among Sara Duterte’s lawyers in her trial?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/kristine-ferrer-sara-duterte-impeachment-lawyer-profile/

[2026-08-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Manila river clogged with rubbish after Typhoon Dolphin floods – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenWorkers in a dinghy remove rubbish clogging a waterway in Paranaque.Photograph: Ezra Acayan/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWorkers on a barge remove a sea of garbage that washed ashore in Pasay, Metro Manila.Photograph: Aaron Favila/APShareView image in fullscreenWorkers use excavators to scoop up rubbish.Photograph: Ezra Acayan/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenA man uses improvised floats as he tries to clear a sea of debris at the Redemptorist Water Channel in Paranaque.Photograph: Aaron Favila/APShareView image in fullscreenExcavation equipment scoops up

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/aug/13/manila-river-rubbish-clogged-typhoon-dolphin-flood-in-pictures

[2026-08-13 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pangilinan files resolution recognizing SB19 for taking OPM to Lollapalooza 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world's largest and most influential music festivals.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/pangilinan-files-resolution-recognizing-sb19-for-taking-opm-to-lollapalooza-2026/2404533

[2026-08-13 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila suspends afternoon faceto-face classes due to monsoon rains

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the suspension of afternoon classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Thursday, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continued to bring rain across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/manila-suspends-afternoon-faceto-face-classes-due-to-monsoon-rains/2404508

[2026-08-13 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila suspends afternoon face-to-face classes due to monsoon rains

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the suspension of afternoon classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Thursday, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continued to bring rain across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/manila-suspends-afternoon-face-to-face-classes-due-to-monsoon-rains/2404508

[2026-08-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos issues order providing social protection to govt contractual workers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expanded social protection coverage to include contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government to ensure their "equitable access" to social protection programs

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/marcos-issues-order-providing-social-protection-to-govt-contractual-workers/2404516

[2026-08-13 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Floods hit parts of Manila due to nonstop rains

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gutter to ankle-deep floods hit parts of Manila on Thursday due to nonstop monsoon rains, the city's disaster agency said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/floods-hit-parts-of-manila-due-to-nonstop-rains/2404504

[2026-08-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: ICC did not junk Duterte’s case; post misrepresents old VP Sara statement

Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-not-junk-rodrigo-duterte-case-old-sara-statement/

[2026-08-13 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yellow, red alerts up over Visayas, Mindanao grids

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas and Mindanao grids under yellow and red alert on Thursday, due to multiple plant outages and high demand.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/regions/yellow-red-alerts-up-over-visayas-mindanao-grids/2404513

[2026-08-13 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yellow rainfall alert up over Metro Manila, nearby provinces

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A yellow rainfall warning has been raised over Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/yellow-rainfall-alert-up-over-metro-manila-nearby-provinces/2404491

[2026-08-13 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Romblon Airport reopens to commercial flights

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Commercial flights at Romblon Airport are back with low-cost carrier Sunlight Air conducting its inaugural flights from Clark International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/romblon-airport-reopens-to-commercial-flights/2404496

[2026-08-13 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson seeks probe into EDSA rehab projects

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson seeks a Senate investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/lacson-seeks-probe-into-edsa-rehab-projects/2404487

[2026-08-13 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Monsoon rains to drench parts of PH Thursday

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the country, including Metro Manila, will experience rains due to the prevailing southwest monsoon or habagat, the weather bureau said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/monsoon-rains-to-drench-parts-of-ph-thursday/2404479

[2026-08-13 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Was Kristine Ferrer disrespectful to Lorna Kapunan during Sara trial?

Snippet: FERRER. Counsel for the respondent Kristine Ferrer cross examines state auditor Xylene Del Campo during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 12, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/was-kristine-ferrer-disrespectful-lorna-kapunan-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-08-13 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec relaxes rules on leave credits earned by election servers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Government officials and employees who serve during elections may now use their service (leave) credit at any time after the polls, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/484471/comelec-relaxes-rules-on-leave-credits-earned-by-election-servers/

[2026-08-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Angara lauds Comelec decision on removing expiry period for service credits

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has welcomed the decision of the Commission on Elections to remove the expiration period for service credits earned by public school teachers from election-related duties.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/angara-lauds-comelec-decision-on-removing-expiry-period-for-service-credits/2404407

[2026-08-13 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sison slams Ligutan post as ‘in bad taste’ during impeachment trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead defense counsel Sheila Sison on Wednesday slammed a social media post by House private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan as “in bad taste,” as it appeared to take a swipe at the defense amid the ongoing impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/national/sison-slams-ligutan-post-as-in-bad-taste-during-impeachment-trial/2404316

[2026-08-13 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MMDA hauls 418.4 metric tons of waste from Redemptorist Waterway

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Over 400 metric tons of waste, enough to fill 96 dump trucks, were hauled from the waterways clean-up operation conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) alongside Paranaque City local government at the Redemptorist Water Channel in Brgy. Baclaran, MMDA said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/mmda-hauls-4184-metric-tons-of-waste-from-redemptorist-waterway/2404302

[2026-08-13 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tinio slams 2027 budget as ‘anti-poor, anti-people’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Wednesday slammed the proposed 2027 national budget as “anti-poor and anti-people,” criticizing the government for cutting social services while increasing allocations for defense, infrastructure and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/national/tinio-slams-2027-budget-as-anti-poor-anti-people/2404299

[2026-08-13 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson: COA has authority to inspect vaults containing records on persons behind aliases

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has the authority to inspect the vaults containing classified records and supporting documents related to confidential and intelligence operations when circumstances so demand, Senator-Judge Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/lacson-coa-has-authority-to-inspect-vaults-containing-records-on-persons-behind-aliases/2404283

[2026-08-13 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnolia scores payback win over Phoenix

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The backcourt tandem of Jerom Lastimosa and veteran Mark Barroca led Magnoli’s fourth quarter scoring rampage to score. 115-101 payback win against erstwhile Group B leader Phoenix in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match Tuesday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/sports/magnolia-scores-payback-win-over-phoenix/2404258

[2026-08-13 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Growth could miss target for 4th year

Snippet: IMPROVED government spending will not be enough to lift Philippine economic growth this year, a former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said, with the lowered 3.5- to 4.5-percent 2026 target in danger of being missed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/business/top-business/growth-could-miss-target-for-4th-year/2404250

[2026-08-13 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SEC over-regulation at the expense of shareholder rights

Snippet: LAST week, news reports emerged that two longtime independent directors on the board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Eddie Gobing and Ma. Vivian Yuchengco, had filed a petition before the Court of Appeals, asking the tribunal to strike down a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that limits the tenure of broker-directors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/opinion/editorial/sec-over-regulation-at-the-expense-of-shareholder-rights/2404129

[2026-08-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The burden has shifted: Sara Duterte now owes the Filipino people an explanation

Snippet: ONE of the misconceptions repeatedly advanced by defenders of Vice President Sara Duterte is that the impeachment trial remains entirely the prosecution’s burden, that unless the prosecutors prove every allegation beyond all doubt, she has no obligation to explain anything. That is a misunderstanding not only of impeachment but of how judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings generally work.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/opinion/columns/the-burden-has-shifted-sara-duterte-now-owes-the-filipino-people-an-explanation/2404113

[2026-08-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipinos in Israel

Snippet: AILEEN Mendiola, the ambassador of the Philippines to Israel, sits across from me in the holding area of a restaurant in Tel Aviv. It’s a warm night in August, and peals of laughter could be heard from the other room where other Filipino journalists are waiting to interview the ambassador.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/opinion/columns/filipinos-in-israel/2404104

[2026-08-13 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Delos Santos claims 3 golds in Asian tiff

Snippet: FILIPINO weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos snared three gold medals and established two new records in the process at the 2026 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships men’s 70-kilogram (kg) class in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/sports/delos-santos-claims-3-golds-in-asian-tiff/2404062

[2026-08-13 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The technocratic mirage: Deconstructing the illusion of flood control

Snippet: FOR more than half a century, the Philippine state apparatus has responded to the perennial phenomenon of inundation with a singular, unyielding reflex: the unmitigated proliferation of gray infrastructure. These fragmented containment structures and mechanical drainage interventions have incrementally altered the topography of the archipelago. Each successive political administration unveils a new technocratic blueprint, punctuated by the performative ritual of ribbon-cutting ceremonies and accompanied by the grandiloquent promise of absolute protection.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/opinion/columns/the-technocratic-mirage-deconstructing-the-illusion-of-flood-control/2404101

[2026-08-13 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alas Girls bound for best finish in FIVB

Snippet: ALAS Pilipinas Girls have set a new benchmark, achieving the best-ever finish by any Philippine volleyball team at a world championship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/sports/alas-girls-bound-for-best-finish-in-fivb/2404046

[2026-08-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The energy sector’s Third World litmus test in Albay

Snippet: THE topic of privatization of electric cooperatives has been growing in volume over the past year, particularly in the last couple of months. Davao Light and Power Co. has been in the process of absorbing the failing Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) since last year. Elsewhere in Mindanao, a fight has broken out over the effective privatization of the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative 2 (Socoteco 2), involving distribution giant Meralco, an upstart distribution utility (DU) backed by uber-oligarch Enrique Razon

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/opinion/columns/the-energy-sectors-third-world-litmus-test-in-albay/2404095

[2026-08-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 8 teams vie in NSAC World Invitational

Snippet: THE NSAC World Invitational presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will bring together eight teams from the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and Australia for three days of international basketball competition from Aug. 14 to 16 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/sports/8-teams-vie-in-nsac-world-invitational/2404029

[2026-08-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu Capitol trade fair earns P9.8M in sales

Snippet: CEBU CITY — Cebu’s farmers, fisherfolk and food producers turned a weeklong Capitol trade fair into a record-selling event, generating P9.8 million in sales during the province’s 457th founding anniversary celebration.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/regions/cebu-capitol-trade-fair-earns-p98m-in-sales/2403969

[2026-08-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Robredo-Tulfo, Duterte-Marcos tied in latest OCTA poll for 2028

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/news/national/robredo-tulfo-duterte-marcos-tied-in-latest-octa-poll-for-2028/2404197

[2026-08-12 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: JLTCB, DTI Bataan, and CITI Philippines partner to build audit-ready import practices

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As customs compliance continues to evolve in the Philippines, businesses are being called to look beyond shipment clearance and strengthen the systems that support every import transaction. With greater emphasis on Post-Clearance Audit (PCA), customs valuation, tariff classification, documentation, and trade compliance, organizations must be prepared not only to clear their goods, but also to substantiate their transactions long after cargo has been released.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/business/maritime/jltcb-dti-bataan-and-citi-philippines-partner-to-build-audit-ready-import-practices/2404060

[2026-08-12 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lopez family groups to put P2.2B into ABS-CBN

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Three investment companies representing branches of the Lopez family are set to inject P2.2 billion into ABS-CBN Corp., with the funds intended to help the media company meet obligations to long-serving employees and finance its recovery plans.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/business/lopez-family-groups-to-put-p22b-into-abs-cbn/2404028

[2026-08-12 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMB boots out Titan Ultra

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer hardly encountered any resistance as it manhandled Titan Ultra, 143-113 to continue its winning ways in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/sports/smb-boots-out-titan-ultra/2404024

[2026-08-12 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tindig Pilipinas condemns bail for Revilla

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Opposition groups led by Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Sandiganbayan following the court’s decision to grant bail to former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/news/tindig-pilipinas-condemns-bail-for-revilla/2403965

[2026-08-12 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Ligutan denies bad faith in social media post

Snippet: House private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan on Aug. 12, 2026 denies bad faith or malice in his social media post stating that misleading questions are not allowed even during cross-examination. Ligutan made the statement after Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead defense counsel Sheila Sison cited his post during the impeachment proceedings, amid a heated exchange over whether misleading questions may be asked during cross-examination.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/videos/watch-ligutan-denies-bad-faith-in-social-media-post/2403834

[2026-08-12 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Can Sara Duterte use confidential funds to reimburse prior expenses on Xmas parties?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-confidential-funds-reimburse-prior-expenses-christmas-parties/

[2026-08-12 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Funny’ names in confidential funds receipts not issue for COA – Sara Duterte’s defense

Snippet: EVIDENCE. Senate staff carry boxes labeled 'confidential funds' outside the Senate plenary hall during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 12, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-funny-names-receipts-confidential-funds-spending-same-day-sara-duterte-defense/

[2026-08-12 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defense admonishes private prosecutor over objectionable social media post

Snippet: Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero wraps up Day 15 of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Aug. 12, 2026 by issuing a subpoena for Duterte's assistant chief of staff to appear in court on Aug. 17 and warning the Prosecution and Defense against commenting on the proceedings on social media.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/videos/defense-admonishes-private-prosecutor-over-objectionable-social-media-post/2403772

[2026-08-12 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu’s growing collection of destination attractions captivates travelers

Snippet: CEBU continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the country's most dynamic travel destinations, offering visitors a diverse mix of attractions, experiences, and activities that go beyond its renowned beaches and heritage sites. As part of its SM for Cebu commitment, the most-loved SM malls in Cebu continue to bring together shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, and leisure experiences, giving both locals and visitors a maxed-out experience and more ways to discover, dine, play, and make the most of their

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/entertainment-lifestyle/cebus-growing-collection-of-destination-attractions-captivates-travelers/2403771

[2026-08-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Defense cites VP security activities in impeachment trial

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/videos/watch-defense-cites-vp-security-activities-in-impeachment-trial/2403751

[2026-08-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who nearly got a ‘spanking’? Tense moments on Day 15 of Sara Duterte’s trial

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-trial-on-day-15-impeachment-court-saw-its-most-tense-moment-yet/

[2026-08-12 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Metro Manila, parts of Luzon under yellow rainfall alert

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and parts of Luzon were placed on yellow rainfall alert on Wednesday due to persistent monsoon rains, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/news/metro-manila-parts-of-luzon-under-yellow-rainfall-alert/2403852

[2026-08-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lily of the Valley awarded International Catalytic Grant by PSI Europe, AFD

Snippet: PHILIPPINE social enterprise and FemTech innovator Lily of the Valley (LOV), alongside fellow period care pioneer Sinaya Cup, has been officially selected as a grant recipient under the prestigious Sang pour Sang Uni.e.s Pour La Dignité Social Enterprise Support Programme.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/tmt-newswire/lily-of-the-valley-awarded-international-catalytic-grant-by-psi-europe-afd/2403718

[2026-08-12 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Philippines win race to secure Pax Silica hub before neighbours do?

Snippet: Top diplomat warns Manila risks losing out on the opportunity if it ‘drops the ball’, even as environmental and sovereignty concerns grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3363784/will-philippines-win-race-secure-pax-silica-hub-neighbours-do?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-12 19:25 UTC+10:00] [Alvin Camba] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Philippines win race to secure Pax Silica hub before neighbours do?

Snippet: Top diplomat warns Manila risks losing out on the opportunity if it ‘drops the ball’, even as environmental and sovereignty concerns grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3363784/will-philippines-win-race-secure-pax-silica-hub-neighbours-do

[2026-08-12 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Manila offers green space for seniors, pet owners

Snippet: Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Aug. 12, 2026 leads the opening of a one-hectare public green space in Pandacan, Manila, named Senior Citizens' Park and Pet Park to provide dedicated recreational grounds for senior citizens, pet owners, and local residents, mayor says. Speaking to reporters during an ambush interview, Moreno said that the infrastructure project was funded through joint contributions from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Office of the President, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/videos/watch-manila-offers-green-space-for-seniors-pet-owners/2403711

[2026-08-12 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings past P1B in PH box office in 12 days

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — "Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has crossed the ₱1-billion mark at the Philippine box office just 12 days after its July 29, 2026 premiere, becoming only the fourth film in the country’s box-office history to reach the milestone.

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