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How does COVID-19 compare to SARS and MERS?
MANILA, Philippines – On December 31, China announced it is probing a “mystery viral pneumonia” outbreak in Wuhan. The new and unknown virus triggered speculation it might be linked to Severe Acute...
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FALSE: Natalia Bryant 'commits suicide' after being bullied
Claim: Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter Natalia left a video of herself "committing suicide" after being bullied.The claim was made by an article that had 5 unique links, with each webpage containing a...
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EXPLAINER: Can ABS-CBN operate past its franchise expiration date?
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – It's illegal for ABS-CBN to continue to operate until 2022 under its current franchise, contrary to what lawmakers like Isabela Representative and legislative franchise...
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What's taking Congress so long to tackle ABS-CBN's franchise?
MANILA, Philippines – Time is running out for broadcast giant ABS-CBN, as Congress has yet to approve bills renewing its legislative franchise that would allow its continued operations.On March 30,...
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FALSE: 'Official' coronavirus face mask released
Claim: An "official" mask to combat the novel coronavirus was released.A Facebook page called Public Advisory posted a video with the title "Official COVID (coronavirus disease) Mask," and the caption:...
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'Pinuno' asks his ex-bosses in ABS-CBN: 'Galit ba si Presidente sa inyo?'
Veteran action star and Senator Manuel "Lito" Lapid made a rare Senate appearance during the hearing of ABS-CBN's franchise on Monday, February 24, to ask his former bosses in the media giant if the...
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FALSE: Sarah Geronimo's mother Divine 'takes own life'
Claim: The mother of singer and actress Sarah Geronimo supposedly "took her own life" in reaction to Sarah's civil marriage to actor Mateo Guidicelli on Friday, February 21.The website...
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EXPLAINER: ABS-CBN's defense in the Supreme Court quo warranto case
MANILA, Philippines – "We did not violate the law," was ABS-CBN's blanket defense when Solicitor General Jose Calida filed a quo warranto case against the network seeking to take away its franchise.In...
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FACT CHECK: Lies about EDSA revolution, Martial Law
MANILA, Philippines – February 25 marks the anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986, the “bloodless” series of protests that overthrew the 20-year regime of dictator Ferdinand...
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FALSE: Protesters against ABS-CBN shutdown 'were paid P10,000'
Claim: Protesters were paid P10,000 for protesting the possible shutdown of ABS-CBN.Facebook user Ecner Nas Esoj posted the video on Friday, February 21, with this text: "10K ang bayad pala sa rally sa...
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PCOO meeting with Reporters Without Borders not so 'fruitful' after all?
Not every audience that Communications Secretary Martin Andanar had during the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)'s European tour was passive, or at least not the way the government...
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EXPLAINER: What are legal grounds for ABS-CBN to air after May 4?
MANILA, Philippines – As Congress and the Supreme Court tackle the franchise issues of ABS-CBN, there's a more pressing question for the TV giant – what will happen after May 4?"There is a gap in the...
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The ‘Unsmoke’ screen: The truth behind Philip Morris' cigarette-free future
UNITED KINGDOM – The crowd screamed as Calvin Harris began his set at 2019’s Djakarta Warehouse Project, one of Asia’s biggest dance music festivals. The floor pulsed. As each song built, fans jumped...
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Scenarios: What's next for ABS-CBN's franchise after Senate hearing?
MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN Corporation may continue to operate past its franchise expiration on May 4, but this would be – as what legal experts have described – on shaky grounds.At stake is press...
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FALSE: ‘Sigbin’ caught in Surigao City
Claim:A “sigbin” was caught in Surigao City, as shown in a video that circulated on Facebook. A sigbin is a mythical creature in the Philippines believed to come out at night to suck the blood of...
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Running out of time Is there enough data to legalize motorcycle taxis?
AT A GLANCE8 months into the pilot run, its objective has yet to be met – data on the viability of motorcycle taxis as a mode of public transportation remains insufficient.As the designated regulators,...
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Newsbreak Chats: Will ABS-CBN survive Duterte?
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, February 27, at 4 pm!MANILA, Philippines –ABS-CBN found itself in the crosshairs of the Duterte administration as the media giant faced its...
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Will e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?
AT A GLANCEThe science behind electronic cigarettes shows that there are still many toxic substances in them, even when compared to traditional smoking.While e-cigarettes may be a less harmful...
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Newbie senator Bong Go thinks Drilon's ABS-CBN reso reeks of politicking
Neophyte senator Christopher "Bong" Go's lack of experience in the legislative showed, as he accused Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon of having a political agenda by filing resolutions seeking...
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WATCH: Teen mothers strive to reclaim their future
Graphics and animation by Janina MalinisMANILA, Philippines – Angelica only found out she was pregnant when she noticed her hips were getting wider.She was 16 at the time and just about to graduate...
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