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FALSE: Justice Leonen impeached, Bongbong Marcos wins electoral protest
At a glance: Claim: Associate Justice Marvic Leonen has been impeached from the Supreme Court (SC), which means Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr won his electoral protest with the Supreme Court.Rating:...
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TRACKER: The Philippines’ COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The first set of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the Philippines on February 28, and the next day the country kicked off its vaccination program to help combat the pandemic. The government prioritized...
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Will the new Manila archbishop from Capiz be a Cardinal Sin?
In 1964, Father Jaime Lachica Sin, 36, admitted to the seminary a 12-year-old native of Dumalag, Capiz, named Jose Fuerte Advincula. Sin would go on to become Advincula’s Latin teacher in 3rd year...
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LIST: COVID-19 teleconsultation lines, home testing services
With another surge in COVID-19 cases taking place in the Philippines, it becomes daunting to go out even if you need medical advice or a COVID-19 test. The Department of Health (DOH) has been...
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FALSE: Online registration for P4,000 pandemic aid from DSWD
At a glance: Claim: Online registration is available to be eligible for P4,000-financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Those who share the link to the registration...
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As PH, Cambodia struggle for press freedom, China amps up influence
As Southeast Asia remains a battleground between China and the United States, the region is a continuing target of the Asian giant’s media influence, with strategies ranging from press trips to...
View Article[WATCH] ’Yung Totoo?: 5 pekeng istorya tungkol sa bakuna laban sa COVID-19
Laging nasa balita ang COVID-19 at lagi ring may kumakalat na kasinungalingan tungkol dito. Dati, tungkol sa mga pekeng lunas ang sabi-sabi. Ngayon, puro kuwentong kutsero naman tungkol sa bakuna....
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In fierce Ivermectin debate, doctors remind: ‘Do no harm’
For hours, the messages poured into chat boxes and comment sections, each one more impassioned than the one before it. “Ivermectin is the last hope we have right now,” one Facebook user said....
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FALSE: Renato Reyes’ son crashes sports car in Pampanga
At a glance: Claim: The son of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary General Renato Reyes crashed a P1.9-million sports car in Pampanga.Rating: FALSEThe facts: This is an old claim that was...
View ArticleLIST: Online grocers, drugstores offering home deliveries
As the Philippines reels in record-high surges of COVID-19 cases, perhaps it’s time to consider online grocer options if you haven’t yet. The government extended the hard lockdown or enhanced...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: Can PH government make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
Even though the world has waited and worked very hard for COVID-19 vaccines, 6 out of 10 Filipinos do not want to be inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey...
View Article[PODCAST] KRIMINAL: The Lumad arrests in Cebu
Over a month has passed since Cebu police barged into the University of San Carlos-Talamban campus in what they described as a “rescue operation.” They came for Lumad children who had been seeking...
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FALSE: CCTV footage shows woman in ‘lugaw’ incident gunned down
At a glance: Claim: CCTV footage shows Pez Raymundo, the woman in the viral lugaw (rice porridge) incident, being shot in the head.Rating: FALSEThe facts: The video is not related to the incident. The...
View Article[PODCAST] What is Duterte’s actual role in pandemic response?
With COVID-19 transmissions soaring and hospitals packed, the spotlight shifts back on pandemic leadership. There have been calls to abolish the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases...
View ArticleYour guide to COVID-19 vaccination for seniors, persons with comorbidities
Across areas seeing high numbers of coronavirus cases in the Philippines, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities have become the latest group eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Along with...
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FALSE: ‘Philippines 2000’ is Marcos’ vision for PH regarding his wealth
At a glance: Claim: “Philippines 2000” is a vision for the Philippines of former president Ferdinand Marcos in relation to his wealth.Rating: FALSEThe facts: “Philippines 2000” is the strategic...
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How Philippine contact tracers lost track of the virus
“Deteriorating.” Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong spoke on March 30 before rows of muted lawmakers on his screen, reporting with his calm voice on contact tracing – the effort that he had been...
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What went wrong in 2020 COVID-19 ‘ayuda,’ lessons learned for 2021
As Metro Manila and 4 surrounding provinces impose hard lockdowns anew, the deja vu also hits down in the stomach for millions of poor Filipinos. When the coronavirus pandemic first struck in 2020,...
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FALSE: Ivermectin approved as COVID-19 cure in the Philippines
At a glance: Claim: Ivermectin is now approved as a COVID-19 cure in the Philippines. Rating: FALSEThe facts: There is still no approved cure for COVID-19 as of Thursday, April 8. The Food and Drug...
View Article[PODCAST] Mga problema sa ayuda ngayong pandemya
Subscribe to Newsbreak: Beyond the Stories podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and Anchor. Lumipas ang isang linggo ng panibagong enhanced community quarantine sa Metro Manila at karatig...
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