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Jeepney drivers cut cellophane to be made into dividers for their jeepneys to ensure social distancing in Manila on July 6, 2020, after thousands of jeepneys hit the road again after over three months since they were forced to stop operation amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Philippines posts 1,233 new COVID-19 cases; total at 52,914

(Update 1, 5:42 p.m.) The novel coronavirus has killed at least 554,000 since the outbreak emerged in China last December. Over 12.23 million... Read more

Employees and supporters light candles at the gate of the the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City on May 5, 2020.

Palace on calls to renew ABS-CBN franchise: Address appeal to Congress as Duterte remains 'neutral'

Appeals to renew the franchise of broadcast giant ABS-CBN should be directed to Congress, Malacañang said Tuesday, as it reiterated that... Read more

An employee looks at an announcement of a Philippine tv network shutted down on his mobile phone on May 5, 2020.

Robredo tells Filipinos: Make lawmakers who denied ABS-CBN new franchise accountable

In a statement, Robredo said the move does not only bring chilling effect on press freedom but also deprives thousands of network employees their... Read more

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Supporters and employees of ABS-CBN, the country's largest broadcast network, hold placards as they join a protest in front of the ABS-CBN building in Manila on February 21, 2020. Philippines' government lawyers moved on February 10 to strip the nation's biggest media group of its operating franchise in what campaigners branded a fresh attack on press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Marcoleta: No chance for ABS-CBN to get new franchise, not even in 2022

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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a daily press briefing on COVID-19 virus at the WHO headquaters on March 11, 2020 in Geneva. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on March 11, 2020 that the new coronavirus outbreak can now be characterised as a pandemic.

WHO pair head to China for virus origin scoping mission

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China bans some food imports after coronavirus detected on shrimp

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Supporters of ABS-CBN gathered in front of its compound on the day the House of Representatives voted on its bid to be granted fresh legislative franchise.

Rights groups: Congress' refusal for ABS-CBN franchise signal darker days ahead

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Photo shows the police vehicle hit by a roadside bomb Thursday night in Shariff Aguak municipality.

Cop, villager dead in Maguindanao roadside bombing

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Employees and supporters of local television network ABS-CBN hold placards as they protest in front of the House of Representatives in Manila on July 10, 2020. The Philippine Congress on July 10 threw out bills seeking a new franchise to the country's largest broadcast network in the latest blow to media entities that have crossed President Rodrigo Duterte. Miggy HILARIO / AFP

With no law or resolution to assail, judicial remedy for ABS-CBN unclear — law professor

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Photo shows members of the Philippine National Police deployed in Manila amid COVID-19 threat.

PNP calls on private security to back 'intensified enforcement' of quarantine rules

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Market goers at Brgy. Quirino 3A in Project 3, Quezon City observes social distancing in this photo taken March 22, 2020.

Economic managers revisit growth targets as pandemic drags on

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A scene from ABS-CBN show 'Kadenang Ginto' that has sparked many memes. Actress Dimples Romana plays Daniela Mondragon on the popular afternoon drama.

Entertainment, creatives fall victim to ABS-CBN franchise denial — solons

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Sports personalities reacted to the denial of the ABS-CBN franchise renewal on Friday

Athletes slam Congress decision to shut ABS-CBN down

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In this Feb. 15, 2020 photo, thousands of ABS-CBN employees gather at the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City in support of the network's franchise renewal.

Killing ABS-CBN franchise bid signals weakening of democracy, deprives thousands of work — Drilon

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Filipino journalists up in arms over Congress’ killing of ABS-CBN franchise bid

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This shot was taken as employees and supporters lit candles at the gate of the the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City on May 5, 2020.

Celebrities mourn Congress denial of ABS-CBN franchise

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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday that trade deficit stood at $1.87 billion in May, narrowing by 48.9% year-on-year but wider than $448.7 million gap posted in April, the peak of Luzon lockdown that saw the deficit shrink by whopping 88.2% annually to a five-year low.

Trade deficit narrows at slower pace in May as economy gradually reopens

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Major sporting leagues like the UAAP, NCAA and mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship continue to be off the air due to ABS-CBN's expired franchise.

Sports leagues left homeless as Congress terminates ABS-CBN franchise

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Alfred Vargas begs off from voting on ABS-CBN's franchise renewal

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Undated photo shows real time-polymerase chain reaction test kits developed by UP scientists.

DOH: Defect of UP-made COVID-19 test kits resolved

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Hidilyn Diaz smashes personal record in back squat

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Boxer Eumir Marcial (R) and pole vaulter Ej Obiena (L) are two of the four Filipino contingent so far in the Tokyo Summer Games while Hidilyn Diaz expects to book a slot once qualifiers resume

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