Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-09 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-08-09 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EVERY day, when we wake up, see the new light of day and acknowledge that we are still alive, we become better, more aware, more alert and more fulfilled people if we affirm our personal worth and dignity as human persons and give thanks to the Creator. Few people are aware of their own dignity and self-worth and, as a consequence, they may have a reduced awareness and recognition of the dignity, value and rights of other persons.
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[2026-08-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE road to the Philippine Navy’s modernization has been a long and winding one. Aside from severe budget shortages, it also faced delayed funding approvals caused by the country’s heavy focus on counterinsurgency operations. But emerging regional security concerns, however, saw the need to upgrade the navy’s aging fleet.
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[2026-08-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AMID efforts to reset ties between the Philippines and China, the discovery of five caskets scattered across Metro Manila with anti-Beijing and anti-Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) messages is a stark reminder of how political symbolism can be weaponized to inflame passions.
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[2026-08-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-08 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina City government raised the first alarm on Marikina River after its water level reached 15 meters, placing residents in riverside communities on standby for possible evacuation.
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[2026-08-08 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) late on Friday announced the return of 38 Filipino seafarers who were aboard four vessels that were struck by drones or missiles while along the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-08-08 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Prosecution Panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Saturday called on government officials who openly or covertly advance China’s interests over Philippine national interests to voluntarily resign.
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[2026-08-08 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The 7-year-old half-Filipino, a quarter-Burmese, and a quarter-Irish actor gets the chance to appear in a cameo role in the movie 'Spider-man: Brand new day, making him part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).' After filming wrapped, Elvis' mother shared the milestone on social media, expressing her gratitude to director Destin Daniel Cretton, actor Tom Holland, and the entire production team for making their family feel welcome throughout the experience.
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[2026-08-08 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fans are buzzing with excitement after two of the Philippines' biggest P-pop groups, BINI and SB19, simultaneously teased a possible collaboration on their Facebook accounts on Aug. 8, 2026.
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[2026-08-08 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say flight CEB143 landed safely at airport, with no injuries reported
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[2026-08-08 21:50 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say flight CEB143 landed safely at airport, with no injuries reported
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[2026-08-08 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE City of Dreams Manila Grand Ballroom was transformed into a futuristic world of street fashion recently through the PlayScape by OKGames event, starring Miss Universe Philippines 2023 titleholder, singer, actress and model Michelle Marquez Dee.
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[2026-08-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-08 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino painter Galicano leads artists in opening of Cebu exhibit
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[2026-08-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MORE JOLLIBEE BRANCHES. Fast-food chain Jollibee opens a new branch in San Francisco, Los Angeles in the United States on August 5, 2026.
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[2026-08-08 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PINK Ventures officially introduced Italian medical aesthetics leader Promoitalia Medical Aesthetics to the Philippine market through an exclusive launch event that gathered leading dermatologists, aesthetic physicians and clinic owners at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City.
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[2026-08-08 18:51 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rejected China’s declaration that the Philippines’ latest move to delineate its maritime zones around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal was “illegal, null and void,” as Beijing warned it would take “firm and effective countermeasures” against what it called provocations in the South China Sea.
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[2026-08-08 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team gears up for its upcoming 2026 FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, on August 17 to 23.
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[2026-08-08 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Citing the fruitful results, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio underlined why hosting the just-concluded 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the PSC at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome here was good anew for local sports development and tourism.
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[2026-08-08 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – A record field of 674 young athletes turned the RLC Residences IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu into a celebration of the country’s rising multisport talent Saturday, with Zackary Da Silva and Laureen Lee Tan emerging as the premier division champions in a pair of thrilling finishes that set the stage for Sunday’s centerpiece event.
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[2026-08-08 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A first for Philippine golf and a boost to sports tourism.
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[2026-08-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala said there's nothing too serious about her right ankle which she tweaked in the second set of her third round match against American Caty McNally at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open Friday night in Toronto (Saturday morning in Manila).
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[2026-08-08 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW CLARK CITY, Pampanga — Regional Development Council 3 (RDC-3) chairman and Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. attended a vital meeting with officilas from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) to discuss upcoming development projects in Central Luzon on Friday.
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[2026-08-08 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tennis legend Venus Williams floated an intriguing idea for Filipina tennis star Alex Eala: a future doubles partnership with her sister, Serena Williams.
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[2026-08-08 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — More areas in Metro Manila are now flooded, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday.
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[2026-08-08 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Visibly exhausted yet overcome with emotion, Alex Eala battled through another grueling three-setter to advance to the round of 16 of the National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada.
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[2026-08-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered round-the-clock dredging operations along the Quiaoit River and the funding of two diversion channels to protect residents of Ilocos Norte from recurring floods, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday.
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[2026-08-08 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday reported several areas in Quezon City and Makati City are flooded because of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.
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[2026-08-08 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Monsoon rains flooded parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
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[2026-08-08 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Digging deep after hurting her right foot in the second set, Alex Eala survived another 3-setter in Toronto, defeating Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the fourth round (round of 16) of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at the Sobeys Stadium Centre Court Saturday morning in Manila.
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[2026-08-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo highlighted reforms to strengthen judicial independence, improve court efficiency, and expand public access to justice as the Supreme Court marked its 125th anniversary.
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[2026-08-08 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IT is not common in Philippine basketball where you see coaches winning championships in multiple levels.
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[2026-08-08 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila facility trains priests and clergy as cases of alleged possession continue to rise.
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[2026-08-08 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of the late Ateneo men's basketball team member Rene Clert, expressed gratitude on Friday that the UAAP banned resigned Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin, who's allegedly responsible for the death of his son "Bobet" in a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8.
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[2026-08-08 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring rain to most parts of Luzon and the Visayas within the next 24 hours, state weather agency Pagasa said early Saturday morning.
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[2026-08-08 07:36 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China’s recent actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea (SCS) as the two countries moved closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation.
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[2026-08-08 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Letran basketball player Chad Gammad defended his girlfriend, courtside reporter, Apple David, once again from online bashers.
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[2026-08-08 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ruled that a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) may be issued only in two instances: when the offense under investigation carries a minimum penalty of at least six years and one day of imprisonment, or when the respondent is a foreigner, regardless of the penalty.
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[2026-08-08 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday denied Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s allegation that his camp was behind the recantations of the four members of so-called “Maleta Boys,” saying the accusation showed the Ombudsman had already prejudged him.
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[2026-08-08 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday said he had instructed his lawyer to withdraw the cases he filed against four former soldiers who recanted their earlier affidavits and allegations against him, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other personalities.
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[2026-08-08 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) said they are opposing House Bill 10376, that seeks to postpone the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (Village and Youth Council Elections or BSKE) to 2028.
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[2026-08-08 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CASKETS draped with anti-China banners were left in at least five different sites in Metro Manila on Friday.
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[2026-08-08 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CASKETS draped with anti-China banners were left in at least five different sites in Metro Manila on Friday.
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[2026-08-08 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-08-08 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CHEZKA “The Flash” Centeno was close to making history with an unprecedented third WPA Women’s World 10-Ball crown but fell short in the final match in Rome, Italy, late Thursday (Manila time).
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[2026-08-08 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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