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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.