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No student left behind? During pandemic, education ‘only for those who can...
MANILA, Philippines – The coronavirus pandemic has turned the spotlight on one of the problems that hasn’t been resolved until now: making education accessible to all, under any circumstances.At around...
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Taken after midnight, cuffed to a chair: The arrest of Cebuana artist Bambi...
CEBU CITY, Philippines – It was around 12:30 am on Sunday, April 19, when police arrived at Kukuks Nest on Gorordo Avenue.Maria Victoria “Bambi” Beltran, 58, was in her room on the second floor writing...
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Minding the gaps: Why coronavirus counts by DOH, LGUs differ
MANILA, Philippines – Every day, the Department of Health (DOH) announces the latest figures for total confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Philippines, along with the number of those who have...
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After birthday backlash, Sinas tells Muslims to keep distance on Eid’l Fitr
Does he still have credibility? Just two weeks after violating quarantine restrictions to celebrate his birthday, Major General Debold Sinas reminded Muslims in Metro Manila that mass gatherings are...
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In Bilibid, dozens die of unclear causes without being tested for coronavirus
AT A GLANCEIn the past 8 months, an average of 60 convicts die per month inside Bilibid. The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) says the death toll is normal for a 28,000 prison population.There were no...
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Hospitals in the Philippines: Where they are – and aren’t
MANILA, Philippines – COVID-19 is by far, one of the worst crises we’ve lived through. As it spread around the world, it exposed cracks in healthcare systems across different countries. Like others,...
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Why Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr, the end of monthlong fasting
MANILA, Philippines – Beyond it being a public holiday and the end of monthlong fasting for Muslims, many Filipinos in predominantly Catholic Philippines know little about the Islamic feast of Eid’l...
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FALSE: ABS-CBN 'jacked up the number of its employees'
Claim: A post that was shared on Facebook on Wednesday, May 6, said that ABS-CBN Corporation "may have jacked up the number of its employees" from 4,401 to 11,000.The post included a graphic that cites...
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As donor fatigue hits volunteers amid prolonged lockdown, they keep going
MANILA, Philippines – A business process outsourcing (BPO) employee, Jed Rosario sighed in exasperation at home as he struggled to get his internet connection working. If he isn’t able to take calls...
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Sinas’ sins in Central Visayas: Killings rampant, investigations incomplete
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The birthday party at the Metro Manila police chief’s residence in Camp Bagong Diwa was not his first – neither was it his worst – sin.Brigadier General Debold Sinas was...
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FAST FACTS: What's the difference between PCR, rapid antibody tests?
MANILA, Philippines – With the easing of community quarantine in Metro Manila and other parts of the country, testing for COVID-19 has been very much in the news in the past few days. On Monday, May...
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FALSE: ECQ extended until June 15, 2020
Claim: The implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is extended until June 15, 2020.A graphic that circulated online said the areas affected are the National Capital Region,...
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LIST: Where to get official, reliable information during typhoons
MANILA, Philippines – During this pandemic, it may be tougher to face other types of disasters such as typhoons.Typhoon Ambo, the first typhoon to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in...
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FALSE: Grace Poe to file bill blocking Facebook in light of ABS-CBN shutdown
Claim: Senator Grace Poe plans to file a bill blocking Facebook in the Philippines, in light of the shutdown of broadcast network ABS-CBN that happened in early May.In a graphic being shared on...
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FALSE: Madagascar President says WHO offered $20M to poison virus cure
Claim:Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said that the World Health Organization (WHO) offered him $20 million to put toxins in their coronavirus remedy.Multiple online articles and Facebook posts...
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FALSE: Video of Wuhan, China in ‘2nd wave’ of coronavirus infections
Claim: A video shared on Facebook showed the current situation in China as it battles the second wave of coronavirus infections.Facebook page CALOY random video posted a clip on May 23 showing 3...
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‘Bawal magpalabas’? Lawmaker uses viral Kim Chiu video to hit ABS-CBN
A lawmaker who wants to take down media giant ABS-CBN decided that the best opening salvo for his accusations against the network is the now-viral “Bawal Lumabas” video of Kapamilya star Kim Chiu....
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FALSE: Coco Martin quote on a teacher's arrest
Claim: Actor Coco Martin questioned the arrest of a teacher who supported the removal of a government "leader".At least 4 Facebook users posted the same graphic with an alleged quote from the actor....
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Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus
Bookmark this page to catch the interview on Wednesday evening, May 27!MANILA, Philippines – Thailand is slowly coming out of a lockdown amid the coronavirus virus pandemic.The state of emergency is...
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Will public transportation be enough once Metro Manila is placed under GCQ?
MANILA, Philippines – Public transportation will resume once Metro Manila is placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) – but not as we know it, pre-pandemic.The GCQ scenario is painted this way:...
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