Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-30 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) came at a critical point in his administration. With only two years remaining in his term, the speech was no longer an opportunity to present new aspirations. It was also a moment to account for what had been accomplished, acknowledge shortfalls and explain what could still realistically be completed before 2028.
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[2026-07-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WE are taught to fear danger from outside: Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea, a flag on a reef, war on the news. It is real, but it comes second. It is rarely destroyed from outside; it rots from within, killed by its own protectors.
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld its decision to file an election offense case against Marilou Veloso Galenzoga-Baligod, the wife of lawyer Levito Baligod, over alleged campaign overspending during the 2019 elections.
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[2026-07-30 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-30 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been felt in parts of Metro Manila, Southern Luzon and Bicol, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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[2026-07-29 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the campaign period for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao commences on Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that his administration is ready.
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[2026-07-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution recognizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Japan and commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations of the two nations.
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[2026-07-29 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — "I'm definitely running. I'll run for mayor," Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said on Wednesday, confirming he will seek another term as city Mayor and ending speculation over his political plans for the 2028 elections.
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[2026-07-29 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — College basketball player Chad Gammad publicly criticized the spread of AI-generated photos showing him with other women, saying the viral posts crossed the line as they appeared to target his relationship courtside reporter Apple David.
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[2026-07-29 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
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[2026-07-29 22:30 UTC+10:00] [grey zone] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
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[2026-07-29 22:08 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. maintained that it would not be viable for a candidate in the 2028 elections to show support for China.
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[2026-07-29 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CASINO Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), announced today that its iconic live-streamed title, Color Game, has reached a monumental nine-figure threshold, with its Ultimate Jackpot officially crossing P100,730,456.94.
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[2026-07-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-07-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Former LandBank manager Violeta Constantino testifies during the 10th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 29, 2026.
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[2026-07-29 21:00 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 July 29th.
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[2026-07-29 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Del Carmen town in Surigao del Norte is preparing to host Siargao Island’s first landmark luxury island development as the municipality builds on years of investments in tourism, infrastructure and environmental conservation.
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[2026-07-29 20:07 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it will ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare no work and classes on November 3, 2026 to encourage more Filipinos to cast their votes for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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[2026-07-29 19:32 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: FOR VEEP. Counsel for the defense, Michael Poa, makes a manifestation during the continuation of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 29, 2026.
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[2026-07-29 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Commuters battle the rain spawned by a low pressure area and the easterlies. Based on the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical forecast, Metro Manila will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms on July 29, 2026.
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[2026-07-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Malacañang Palace slams Vice President Sara Duterte when she said the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was a 'waste of time.' In a press briefing on July 29, 2026, Palace Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the SONA was a constitutional obligation and a platform for the president to outline his accomplishments and plans for the nation.
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[2026-07-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday advised candidates of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and the special elections for Dasmariñas, Cavite’s congressional seat to abide by its rules and regulations as the campaign period kicks off on Thursday.
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[2026-07-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — K-pop supergroup BTS announced Wednesday that they will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards.
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[2026-07-29 17:40 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at a loss when asked about her comment on the controversial Pax Silica initiative that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD) on Wednesday said no flooding had been reported in any part of the city as of noon despite continuous rains brought by inclement weather.
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[2026-07-29 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines said that it welcomed on Wednesday, its third of nine of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft which was ordered back in 2023.
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[2026-07-29 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ‘It takes one to know one.’ This was the response of Palace Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro on July 29, 2026 after Sen. Imee Marcos said in a video that there is an 'impakta' in Malacañang. While the senator did not identify anyone, Castro slammed Marcos and questioned who the real 'impakta' was.
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[2026-07-29 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday questioned the prosecution and defense for not including a competent witness, such as a retired intelligence officer, to testify on the handling of confidential and intelligence funds of the Office of the Vice President.
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[2026-07-29 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. says authorities will strengthen coordination with the Department of Education and other training institutions to ensure the safety of students and school personnel. He reiterated that the PNP was pushing to adapt laws in other countries that specifically protect children from such violence.
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[2026-07-29 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday it was closely monitoring the condition of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted Kumamoto in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon.
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[2026-07-29 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday sealed a partnership to advance aviation and maritime infrastructure development while promoting environmental protection.
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[2026-07-29 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen called on public sector unions to lead the fight for accountability and social justice, saying government workers must use their collective voice to strengthen public service and protect the vulnerable.
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[2026-07-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-29 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) made its debut at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise as the United States and its allies concluded the world's largest multinational naval drills this week, with commanders saying the participation reflected the growing role of coast guards in regional security while emphasizing that the exercise is focused on collective readiness rather than any specific country.
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[2026-07-29 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a memorandum reviving the implementation of the pick-up fare system for ride-hailing services in response to the concerns raised by Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers on rising operational costs.
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[2026-07-29 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco has refiled a bill abolishing systems loss charges on consumers’ electricity bills, a response to the call made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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[2026-07-29 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has convened its "council of experts" composed of former Health secretaries to accelerate the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act and ensure that its benefits are more directly felt by ordinary Filipinos.
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[2026-07-29 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine women’s baseball team qualified for the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup for the first time in 2020 but was not able to play because the event was called off by the World Baseball Softball Confederation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
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[2026-07-29 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta has sought the help of the anti-cybercrime authorities as well as social media platforms regarding a viral fake video showing her convincing the public to invest money and quickly make profit.
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[2026-07-29 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims circulating on social media quoting her that former president Rodrigo Duterte would be released from the International Criminal Court (ICC) next week.
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