Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-08 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — A P33.69-million Biosafety Level 2 laboratory at the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center is set to shorten testing times for infectious diseases in the Ilocos Region and across Northern Luzon, while reducing reliance on national reference laboratories.
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[2026-08-08 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IDIM DIY Bakery is bringing back Bakers Parade, its annual interschool DIY baking competition, for its third consecutive year at IDIM DIY Bakery, SM North EDSA, on Sept. 30, 2026.
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[2026-08-08 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A REAL conversation, overheard at a supermarket meat section.
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[2026-08-08 02:04 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 02:03 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 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR several days, the impeachment proceedings, more specifically the prosecution, have been trying to turn P612.5 million in confidential funds against Vice President Sara Duterte into one of the most politically explosive figures in Philippine politics.
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[2026-08-08 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The wizarding world is bringing more than magic to Manila this year as “Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration” invites guests to embrace formal robes, Hogwarts house colors and festive attire when the immersive event makes its Philippine debut.
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[2026-08-08 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: QUEZON CITY — Cooperative leaders from across the country gathered this week to chart the future of the Philippine cooperative movement, as the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the National Cooperative Development Council (NCDC) adopted a strategic roadmap and elected a new set of officers for the 2026-2028 term.
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[2026-08-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-08-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU Pacific on Friday said it would be increasing direct flights to key cities in China, Vietnam, and Japan in the fourth quarter to allow travelers access to more destinations in the upcoming holiday season.
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[2026-08-08 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Conrado M. Estrella III is the 15th secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines, a position to which he was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in June 2022.
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[2026-08-08 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Angelica Lopez of Palawan was crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026 on Friday night, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant.
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[2026-08-07 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A 55-year-old American landed in jail after he allegedly refused to settle his hotel bill and caused disturbance inside an establishment, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Friday.
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[2026-08-07 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Terrafirma put an end to NLEX’s perfect run to start the tournament as it scored a 114-109 victory in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match on Friday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-08-07 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro on Friday accused supporters of the Duterte family and Mike Defensor of fabricating stories after some of the so-called “maleta boys” retracted their testimonies.
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[2026-08-07 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Antonio Sayo of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), says on Aug. 7, 2026 that the employers respect the P85 wage order but maintains that it should not serve as basis for wage adjustments in other regions because of differing cost structures. He said wage rates should continue to vary across regions to reflect differences in the cost of living and business conditions.
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[2026-08-07 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UAAP board came up with a final decision to allow Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team to compete in UAAP Season 89, while its former head coach Tab Baldwin is perpetually banned from all UAAP competitions and related activities.
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[2026-08-07 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-08-07 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: BEIJING, China — Beijing has quietly confirmed the deaths of two Chinese sailors in a collision in the contested West Philippine Sea, according to government statements nearly a year after the incident.
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[2026-08-07 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row
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[2026-08-07 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row
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[2026-08-07 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TUGUEGARAO CITY — Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the island-town of Calayan in Cagayan recovered fragments along the coastal waters of Sitio Naydi, Barangay Babuyan Claro on Thursday.
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[2026-08-07 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
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[2026-08-07 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — David Licauco had only kind words after Barbie Forteza praised Khalil Ramos as her best onscreen partner, saying he understands her admiration for the actor and remains thankful for his own successful partnership with Forteza.
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[2026-08-07 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines capped its successful campaign at the close of the 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission Friday with a silver in the team senior aero dance and bronze in the senior mixed pair events at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome.
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[2026-08-07 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippine National Police and their Fujian province counterparts agree to share intelligence to tackle cross-border crime
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[2026-08-07 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippine National Police and their Fujian province counterparts agree to share intelligence to tackle cross-border crime
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[2026-08-07 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa in the Japanese volleyball scene, is making a comeback in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), joining the Creamline Cool Smashers ahead of her stint in the United States.
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[2026-08-07 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — 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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[2026-08-07 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is investigating allegations that one of its sailors used illegal drugs but said the serviceman was not assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre when the alleged incident occurred.
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[2026-08-07 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A NEW chapter in OPM festival experiences is about to begin.
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[2026-08-07 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kris Aquino is making her return to the screen through a new collaboration with Netflix. This marks her first major on-camera project since stepping back from regular show business work due to health concerns.
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[2026-08-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: ARRIVED. Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026, to meet with her lawyers but did not attend the impeachment trial.
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[2026-08-07 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-08-07 14:15 UTC+10:00] [US Naval War College] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-08-07 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Before the world's elite battle for IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu glory on Sunday in Lapu-Lapu City, the spotlight first belongs to the sport's youngest stars.
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[2026-08-07 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE European Union (EU) joins the Philippine Space Week 2026 for the third time, which will be held from 8 to 14 August under the theme ‘Navigating Tomorrow’.
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[2026-08-07 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japanese manga (comic book) publisher Shueisha has made available some of its most popular manga series in more than 100 languages, which now include Tagalog.
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[2026-08-07 13:24 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 and said they were moving closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation.
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[2026-08-07 13:22 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 Friday, as major power plants in the island group were unavailable and imports from Mindanao were limited.
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[2026-08-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [One Trium Tower] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the move could help the Philippines compete for higher-value offshore functions and boost countryside development
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[2026-08-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the move could help the Philippines compete for higher-value offshore functions and boost countryside development
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[2026-08-07 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Navy, through the Intelligence Unit of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), recently arrested an American who is wanted for three counts of assault in his hometown Massachusetts, USA.
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[2026-08-07 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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[2026-08-07 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Friday said the 2.3 percent recorded economic growth in the second quarter of the year was “lower than we hoped,” citing the impact of the Middle East conflict as a primary factor.
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[2026-08-07 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The young gun and legend duo of Filipina Alex Eala and American Venus Williams bowed to the pair of Russian Liudmila Samsonova and Japanese Miyu Kato, 4-6, 3-6, in the first round of the National Bank Open doubles on Friday morning (Manila time) at Sobeys Stadium Centre Court in Toronto, Canada.
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[2026-08-07 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy grew by 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, lower than the 5.5-percent expansion recorded in the same period last year and the 2.8-percent growth in the first quarter, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday.
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[2026-08-07 12:20 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-07 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People visit Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati in Manila on Feb. 22: Rising living costs are a drag on consumer spending, on which the Philippine economy relies heavily. © Getty Images
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