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In this explainer, Atty. Ted Te breaks down the police investigation surrounding the death of Christine Dacera on New Year's Eve. What went wrong?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2020 ended, a new variant of COVID-19 was identified in the U.K. It is said to be more transmissible. What do we know about it so far?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September pa lang, nakikinig na tayo ng Christmas songs. Let's find out: what makes the carols we hear, our own? With former NCCA chair Felipe de Leon, Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the time of fake news and disinformation about the coronavirus, can people take a joke? We talk to the editor of Al Hudood, a political satire publication in Jordan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nepali workers fled the virus in India. Some walked or biked for days. A few months later they had to return. Journalists of Herne Katha report these struggles and how they captured the stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's government regulating social media or trolls attacking critics, journalists find themselves fending off attacks while reporting about the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show between 25-35% of recovered patients still have symptoms of COVID-19 months after they tested negative. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ADB growth forecast says the Philippines posted the worst economic performance in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipino nurses make up just 4% of the workforce in the U.S. and yet a third of the nurses that died because of COVID-19 are Filipinos. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ambahan is a unique poetic form from Mangyan literature.We talk to Life Sentences host Quintin Pastrana, about his new book Ambahan and how we can enrich our reading and writing by exploring this kind of Filipino artistic expression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 90-year-old woman in the UK was the first person in the world to receive a fully approved COVID-19 vaccine. But are there any side effects?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health experts are advising smokers to quit as it puts them at higher risk during this pandemic. But it can't be easy, especially in this lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some reminders from DJ Bandoy on how to keep you and your family safe during Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine government signed a deal to purchase 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca. On the same day, reports came out of errors in the vaccine's initial trials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study suggests remdesivir has no meaningful effect in preventing coronavirus deaths. What should we do with it now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two lawmakers are said to have received COVID-19 vaccines. But the FDA is still processing applications for vaccine clinical trials. And the fight continues for the families of the 58 victims of the Maguindanao massacre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 183,000 people are still in evacuation centers. And in one evacuation center in Marikina a man tested positive for COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharma company Moderna announced that its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective. How does it fare compared to other vaccines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Areas in Cagayan province remain submerged days after Typhoon Ulysses hit. Rainfall isn't the only thing to blame. At the height of the typhoon, Magat dam operators opened seven floodgates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing the disease. What do we know about this vaccine? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the Science behind Pfizer's novel technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 65% of voters cast their ballots in the recent U.S. elections - the highest in over 100 years. What can Pinoys learn from this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study on the COVID-19 response in Europe establishes the link between people's confidence in the public healthcare system and mobility. Jeff Arapoc of the Usapang Econ team breaks it down for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photographer and photo editor Sonny Thakur talks food photo aesthetics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Duterte directed the Department of Justice to lead the crackdown against corruption in government. How do they plan to do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study from Singapore reveals a new mutation in the COVID-19 made the virus less deadly. How?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top brass warned actress Liza Soberano that she could "suffer the same fate" as other female activists. Why? And what does it have to do with #redlipstick?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a recently premiered documentary, Pope Francis said, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do horror films get under your skin? What kind of fears do they pry open or unleash? Micah Tadena, producer of horror film EERIE, talks to us about them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangkok calling for reform. They are not alone. Overseas pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are also showing support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists use models to study outbreaks. How do they predict cases of new diseases, such as COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about epidemic models.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists continue to voice their concerns about the dolomite sand project in Manila Bay. We talk to Dr. Caro Jaraula from the UP Marine Science Institute about their recommendations for DENR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers used to monitor seatwork or answer questions. Now parents are having to take part in students’ lessons.  We asked Nanay Lydia about her experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime shows feature despicable deeds and details that would make your stomach turn. And we can’t get enough of them. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers elected Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the House Speaker in accordance to the term-sharing deal brokered by Pres. Duterte. Here are some things you should know about the new Speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors use hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat malaria and lupus. But can it prevent COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about prophylaxis and the coronavirus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Groups mourn the death of 3-month old Baby River, who was separated at birth from her activist mother. And, how has the pandemic affected the distribution of formula milk to families that need it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pulse Asia released a series of surveys this week that show an overwhelming majority of Filipinos approve of President Duterte's response to the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Certain provisions of emergency powers law allowed for the arrest of local officials and social media users spreading false information. Atty. Ted Te talks about the dangers of such provisions in this mini series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SY 2020-2021 kicked off for public schools on October 5. All over social media teachers and students share their struggles with online learning. And, some ABS-CBN programs are set to return on-air on channel 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Prof. Guido David from OCTA Research about how public measures have affected transmission and how we can keep reducing the number of new cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A congress beat reporter gives us the lowdown on the house leadership showdown. AND do the new rules deliberately make it harder for the public to access the SALN of gov't officials?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tons of infectious wastes are disposed each day including face masks, gloves and other PPEs. How is this affecting our environment? And, today marks our 200th day under lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PH has had one of the longest and toughest lockdowns in Asia. Quarantine violators were at times humiliated or beaten by law enforcers. Atty. Ted Te talks about government's use of force in this mini series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poverty incidence in the PH has been improving in recent years. But it only took a few months under lockdown for 1.5 million Pinoys to be pulled  back to poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As art is being presented as an online experience, what experiences are lost? Do we stand to gain anything from the absence of a physical space.  We talk to art journalist and independent curator Gwen Bautista about how this critical time is transforming our own encounters with art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some subscribers may be experiencing poor internet connection this week due  to an emergency cable maintenance in the Pacific. And, what ever happened to that million dollar bank heist in 2016 that was traced back to the Ph? PCIJ tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook took down dozens of fake accounts and pages because of "coordinated  inauthentic behavior." And starting October, new restrictions on music live streaming on Facebook and Instagram will take effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red-tagging  of journalists, lawyers and human rights advocates continued during the lockdown. And now authorities have taken that extra step of accusing  critics of being terrorists. Atty. Ted Te shares how this impacts our rights and freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Duterte affirms the Philippines' legal victory vs Beijing in the South China Sea. AND Taiwan, the first country to close its borders during the pandemic, is slowly re-opening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pool testing is a method that combines samples from multiple people and carries out the test on one batch. The Philippine government said it is considering using pool testing to multiply testing capacity by 10. Pero effective ba ang pool testing? At kaya ba natin itong gawin? We asked  genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy in this Teka Teka news segment called COVID Corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.