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THROWBACK: Different facets of battling psoriasis

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Posted at Aug 04 01:27 PM

"#NoFilter" talks to Rhudelene Limpin and Aby Maraño, who are battling the autoimmune disease psoriasis. They reveal how they got the skin condition, and how they overcame consequent depression and the pricey treatment for it. Both women have persevered to raise awareness about the disease and to support fellow "psor warriors." Read more »

THROWBACK: Saving lives at sea

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Posted at Aug 02 08:04 AM

This episode of "Mission Possible" from 2020 pays tribute to the crewmen of MV Syvel who risked their lives to rescue the passengers of the sunken MV Recto off Pulilio Island in Quezon. Read more »

THROWBACK: The role genetics play in Hunter Syndrome

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Updated as of Aug 01 11:12 AM

Hunter Syndrome is a rare, inherited disease common in boys, who lack the enzyme that breaks down complex sugar, which accumulate in different organs.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Coco Chanel, the fashionista chihuahua

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Posted at Aug 01 07:53 AM

"Matanglawin" introduces Coco Chanel, a chihuahua that has joined hundreds of pet fashion shows in the Philippines and even the United States. Get to know as well the "pet passports," which can be used when bringing your furry friends abroad. Read more »

THROWBACK: HPV and cervical cancer

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Posted at Jul 31 11:00 AM

About 12 women die of cervical cancer every day, according to 2015 data cited by Dr. Laila Celino, head of the Health Promotions and Media Relations Unit of the Department of Health. Read more »

THROWBACK: Being responsible with your credit card

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Posted at Jul 31 08:01 AM

In this throwback episode of "Failon Ngayon," experts talk about how one can be responsible with the use of their credit cards. Among their tips is paying not just the monthly minimum due and doing so on time to avoid penalties.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Plight of the Lumad youths

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Posted at Jul 28 01:30 PM

"#NoFilter" talks to Langlang Bay-ao, a Lumad student, to shed light on the culture and the struggle of indigenous people in Mindanao. Youngsters such as Bay-ao fight for their right to education, but they had to do it in Manila, far away from home, after their school was accused of harboring communist rebels. Still, she hopes to someday return as a teacher for the next generation of Lumads. Read more »

THROWBACK: The volunteer firefighting DJ-rapper always ready to help

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Posted at Jul 26 07:41 AM

Oman Baesa used to worked as a DJ-rapper alongside famous local figures while also being a volunteer firefighter. Although he spiraled into depression after losing his grandfather, Baesa never turned his back to helping others.  Read more »

THROWBACK: The nutritious mango

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Posted at Jul 25 11:26 AM

"Salamat Dok" travels to Castillejos town, Zambales, to find out how to grow and take care of mango trees. This famous fruit contains Vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and beta carotene. But a nutritionist recommends eating only a slice of mango a day because the mango can increase blood sugar levels.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Ramen with a twist

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Posted at Jul 25 08:01 AM

"Matanglawin" shares 2 theories about the origin of the Japanese ramen. Actor Nash Aguas, who co-owns a restaurant that offers the famous dish with a twist, meanwhile, talks to friend Igi Boy Flores about other ramen trivia. Read more »

THROWBACK: How glaucoma is different from cataract

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Posted at Jul 24 10:57 AM

In this episode of "Salamat Dok," Dr. Maria Imelda Yap-Veloso discusses how one develops glaucoma. This disease differs from cataract as the former refers to the damage on the optic nerve, while the latter refers to the clouding of the eyes' lens. Yap-Veloso says glaucoma is more common among people aged 40 years old and above, but there are also rare cases of it among children and babies. Read more »

THROWBACK: Privacy in the age of mobile apps

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Posted at Jul 24 08:05 AM

“Failon Ngayon” talks to experts as it looks into security risks associated with the use of a mobile app that lets users apply filters that make them look older or younger, or appear a different gender, and other widely used applications. Read more »

THROWBACK: A queen in the king's sport

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Posted at Jul 21 01:32 PM

Samantha Catantan started fencing when she was 9, and at 17 she brought pride to the Philippines when she won a gold medal in an international foil competition. Read more »

THROWBACK: Parents' sacrifice for their children

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Posted at Jul 19 07:42 AM

Eunice Barreno returned to being a bus conductor after her husband Ramoncito lost his job. The couple powered through their goal of seeing all their children finish college. Their eldest son, Raymond, has graduated from the University of the Philippines. "Mission Possible" presented the family with some gifts and took them on a vacation. Read more »

THROWBACK: Are 'tawas' and calamansi good for your underarms?

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Posted at Jul 18 10:30 AM

"Tawas" is commonly used among Filipinos, but dermatologist Maria Carla Perlas says it does not actually perform the full effect of other antiperspirants or deodorants. She also cautions against using calamansi to whiten the underarm as this could cause irritation.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Jordan and his solar drawings

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Posted at Jul 18 07:56 AM

"Matanglawin" features Jordan Mang-osan who creates his art through what he describes as a "collaboration between nature and technology." For about 30 years, the Igorot artist has been using a magnifying glass to burn designs onto a surface, a technique called pyrography. Read more »

THROWBACK: Understanding asthma

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Posted at Jul 17 11:01 AM

Dr. Sonny Viloria explains that asthma can both be genetic and acquired. He says adult-onset asthma could be triggered by different irritants and is more difficult to treat. Its symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. When these attacks occur, Viloria says one must immediately take medication. Read more »

THROWBACK: 'Driving is a privilege given by the state'

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Posted at Jul 17 08:01 AM

"Failon Ngayon" looks back at 2 road accidents caused by drivers supposedly under the influence of illegal drugs. This episode also investigates why in 2019, there were bus drivers with about 500 traffic violations that were still allowed to ply the roads. Read more »

THROWBACK: A professional hacker

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Posted at Jul 14 01:54 PM

"#NoFilter" follows the story of Hightail, a professional hacker who attempts to penetrate a system to identify its security vulnerabilities before it is exploited by criminals. In the program, he also shares how his work affects his personal life, from the long hours to keeping secrets from his family about the details of his job. Read more »

THROWBACK: From 'barumbado' to hero

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Posted at Jul 12 07:53 AM

"Mission Possible" looks back at the story of Ricky Imdan, a man who described himself as "barumbado" or temperamental but turned his life around after a heroic act that saved 2 children from drowning. Read more »