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Meal of pandemic volunteers? Robredo posts ‘lugaw’ lunch
Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, April 14, came up with a witty way to get back at trolls while at the same time giving the public an update on the operations of her recently launched free...
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FALSE: Duterte endorses Bongbong Marcos for president
At a glance: Claim: President Rodrigo Duterte has endorsed former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr as a presidential candidate in the 2022 elections. Rating: FALSE The facts: As of Tuesday,...
View ArticleFor Fil-Am youth, fighting Asian hate in the US means breaking silence
For the first time since his family immigrated to the US in 2002, Filipino-American student Gabriel Aco watched as his parents taught his younger sister how to use pepper spray. Anti-Asian violence...
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Military gives award after calling out journalist for provoking Chinese ships
After ABS-CBN reporter Chiara Zambrano and her crew ventured towards the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on April 8 and got chased by Chinese ships with missiles, the Armed Forces of the...
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Meet the 5 experts’ groups advising PH’s COVID-19 vaccine program
For every stage of the Philippines’ coronavirus vaccine program, 5 groups of experts are tasked to guide government actions and assess the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 jabs. The groups – some of...
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Urgency grows for Duterte to avert ‘fiscal disaster’ in military pension
A month after his inauguration, one humid day in the country’s largest military reservation, President Rodrigo Duterte spoke of one famous but now forgotten promise – to increase the salaries of...
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FALSE: New Zamboanga City EO fines P1,500 for not wearing face masks, shields
At a glance: Claim: The Zamboanga City government released a new executive order (EO) that imposes fine of P1,500 on violators of the mandatory wearing of face mask and face shield.Rating: FALSEThe...
View Article[PODCAST] Ang panibagong panggugulo ng China sa West Philippine Sea
Subscribe to Newsbreak: Beyond the Stories podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Anchor. Nanggugulo na naman ang China sa West Philippine Sea. Patuloy na namamataan malapit sa Julian Felipe...
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YouTube’s unclear policies allow lies to thrive
At a glance: Lies about the wealth of the family of the late dictator and president Ferdinand Marcos continue to spread on YouTube without labels or warnings. This happens even though the claims have...
View ArticleFilipino billionaires swim in bonuses as pandemic crushes economy
The economy is in recession, millions of jobs lost, and thousands of businesses have permanently closed, no thanks to a tiny virus. But billionaires were shielded from the impact of the coronavirus...
View ArticleWho is Ronaldo Olay, the next PNP spokesperson?
The Philippine National Police announced on Friday, April 16, a new spokesperson a month before the expected revamp within the organization due to the retirement of PNP chief Police General Debold...
View ArticleThe billionaires who got pay cuts during the pandemic
Read: PART 1 | Filipino billionaires swim in bonuses as pandemic crushes economy While some tycoons got more cash during the pandemic, others had to take a pay cut just to keep the business running....
View Article[WATCH] ’Yung Totoo?: Mga pekeng pahayag na mula raw sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno
Maraming umaasa sa social media para sa mga balita at mga anunsiyo mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno. Pero paano mo malalaman kung totoo ang mga nakikita mo sa social media na larawang may pahayag umano...
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Philippines’ COVID-19 surge tears through families
It was Easter Sunday and Jan Belmonte had been on the other end of yet another call where a health worker was apologizing because the hospital didn’t have space anymore for his grandfather, who was...
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Doctors plead with gov’t: ‘We can’t fight this virus with antiquated methods’
READ: Part 1: Philippines’ COVID-19 surge tears through families After weeks of drastic increases in coronavirus cases, health workers in Philippine hospitals look to the coming months with worry....
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FALSE: Drinking cold water causes health problems, warm water cures cancer
At a glance: Claim: Drinking cold water causes health problems, such as heart attacks, accumulation of fat in the liver, and cancer, while warm water can cure all types of cancer in 9 months.Rating:...
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FALSE: COVID-19 tally in PH manipulated by doctors
At a glance: Claim: The tally of active COVID-19 cases being done by the Department of Health (DOH) is manipulated by doctors.Rating: FALSE The facts: Doctors have no way of manipulating the COVID-19...
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MISSING CONTEXT: Philippines lost Scarborough Shoal
At a glance: Claim: The Philippines lost Scarborough Shoal during the Aquino administration. Rating: MISSING CONTEXTThe Facts: An arbitral tribunal ruled in 2016 that small-scale Filipino and Chinese...
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‘Take care of your neighbor’: Communities battle doubts about COVID-19 vaccines
The coronavirus pandemic showed the lengths frontliners would go to serve. For nurse Jorick Alorde, fulfilling his oath involves a treacherous ride on a small fishing boat. Jorick is a rural health...
View Article[PODCAST] KRIMINAL: What does the CHR do?
President Rodrigo Duterte’s term has been marked by numerous allegations of human rights violations. The moment he assumed office, killings erupted in Metro Manila, right in step with his declared...
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