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Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra talks about how cities in Metro Manila are dealing with this alarming surge in COVID-19 cases-- more than 8,000 new infections reported in the country on Monday alone. On social media, many are pinning the blame on the government's pandemic response led by President Rodrigo Duterte who recently described this raging pandemic as "a small thing." He is then joined by one of the convenors of a broad opposition coalition seeking to put an end to a Duterte-style leadership by beating his candidate of choice in next year's presidential election.

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Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra tackles the country's COVID-19 response, with more restrictions back in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces as we all struggle to contain a raging pandemic that's showing no signs of slowing down. Why did we come to this despite implementing one of the longest lockdowns in the world since last year? How much of this has to do with our individual complacency or government incompetence? He also talks about this effort to once and for all unite the political opposition against whoever President Rodrigo Duterte would field in next year's presidential election. Can the opposition find a candidate strong enough to counter Duterte's populist narrative, which is being tested with the way he has been handling, or perhaps mishandling, the government's pandemic response? And what if Duterte himself runs for vice president?

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra digs deep into the new coalition formed by Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio in an attempt to gather and unify opposition forces in preparation for 2022. Their goal is to defeat whoever candidate President Rodrigo Duterte would field in particular for the presidential election. Can this candidate by the new coalition actually win? And how deeply does this new group understand the very reasons that brought Duterte into power back in 2016 in the first place? He talks with the convenor of the new coalition, and a possible candidate for the group's presidential or vice presidential bid. He then sits down with a Filipino scientist who is about to make history as one of the first humans to reach the Emden deep, the third deepest spot on Earth located in the Philippine trench.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra tackles the new coronavirus variants discovered in the Philippines. How is Metro Manila coping with this new surge in infections?  He also talks about the harassment of humans rights lawyers, and even judges, as the Duterte administration steps up its crackdown against left-leaning activists.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra talks about the raging COVID-19 infections, which by Malacañang's own admission, are nearing the peak recorded in the Philippines in August last year. But just recently, President Duterte appeared to be downplaying the health crisis yet again, even if cases are projected to hit up to 11,000 daily if the current trend continues.  He also talks about the Philippine National Police Debold Sinas who allegedly violated health protocols during a visit to Oriental Mindoro, the same day it was later announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. What do local authorities have to say about the alleged breach? Last year, Sinas held a birthday party while Metro Manila was in the middle of a strict pandemic lockdown.  He then sits down with a human rights lawyer on a planned Supreme Court resolution requiring law enforcers to wear body cameras during the service of warrants. Will this be enough to prevent abuse?

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra goes deep into a possible vice presidential run for President Rodrigo Duterte, an idea being floated by members of his own political party while the Philippines is battling a new surge in COVID-19 cases. He also sits down with the Department of Health to help us better understand what's driving these new coronavirus infections and how far behind the country's vaccination drive is so far. He then tackles last weekend's plebiscite for the proposed division of the province of Palawan, the first-ever vote held in the Philippines during the pandemic, and a rehearsal of sorts on how the Commission on Elections would handle the much bigger 2022 elections.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Christian Esguerra goes deep into this push by President Rodrigo Duterte's political party for him to run for vice president next year. What is the ruling PDP-LABAN party really up to? And what would a proposed tandem of Sara Duterte running for president, and her father possibly remaining in power as vice president, mean to Philippine democracy?  He also talks to officials about the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. What's driving these new infections? And why should we all be worried even if many of us understandably are also battling with pandemic fatigue?

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

Listen to news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe.

Here are the news making the headlines in the Philippines and across the globe on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Velasquez and Karen Davila deliver the top stories of the day in ANC's flagship newscast The World Tonight.

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.