Raphael Bosano

Journalist for @ABSCBNNews. Covers the environment, climate change, science and disasters.

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Always grateful, Kapamilya. ❤️💚💙

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ABS-CBN Reporter Raphael Bosano (@raphbosano) named 2024 Metcalf Institute Fellow for Science Reporting https://t.co/CZvvC5pZSa

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On preparation for extreme heat and the "super El Niño": We have reactivated our Task Force El Niño. Maglalabas din tayo ng safety and practical water conservation guidelines.

Belmonte says QC's Heat Action Team also drafting heat resilience framework.

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NOW: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte approaches the podium as she delivers her 8th State of the City Address.

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Other health-related reports by Belmonte:
- All 6 districts targeted to have their own sundown clinics where HIV testing is available.
- New QC Gen Hospital annex to be completed by 2027.
- Implementation of 2nd phase of calorie labeling by establishments with 2-4 branches.

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Words matter. Respect matters.

How should we refer to people on the #autismspectrum? Mona Magno-Veluz of @autismphils sets the record straight. Because respect starts with how we speak about others.

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Kinuyog online at umani ng matinding batikos ang episode ng isang podcast matapos nitong insultuhin ang anak ni Kris Aquino na si Josh na nasa autism spectrum.

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Cruelty isn’t comedy.

After backlash over Machong Chismisan’s episode mocking Josh Aquino, @mightymagulang, nat'l spox of @autismphils, says building a compassionate society starts by calling out cruelty, refusing to normalize it, and choosing empathy over ridicule.

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LOOK: The DOH and PhilHealth bring health screening and PhilHealth benefits closer to the Philippine Science High School community through the YAKAP Caravan. The initiative provides mental health, vision, dental, and nutrition screening to 1,440 learners and 360 staff.

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The agency highlights two critical factors for the phenomenon; dry spells and droughts and short-term heavy rainfall particularly in the western section of the PH.

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PAGASA says based on climate models and evaluations, El Niño is expected to intensify to Very Strong El Niño between September to December this year and may persist through the first half of 2027.

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WATCH: Members of Electoral Board arrive in Sagonsongan, Marawi City. This is the biggest polling place in the city where residents from over a dozen barangays are expected to cast their ballots throughout the day. #SelfieBalita

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WATCH: Scenes at the final testing and sealing of ACMs in Marawi City. The Provincial Elections Supervisor shows additional security features of the ballot.

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WATCH: As of 9am, inihahanda na papunta sa mga polling precinct ang mga election paraphernalia at automated counting machines para sa final testing and sealing sa Marawi City. Ramdam ang higpit ng seguridad.

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WATCH: Preparations for the first-ever BARMM parliamentary elections in Lanao Del Sur are 95% complete according to an official. Official ballots are expected to be dispatched today and tomorrow. On Saturday is the final testing and sealing of automated counting machines.

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WATCH: DepEd conducts a Nationwide Simultaneous School Safety Drill. While then agency says it’s impossible to perfect every measure during an actual scenario, instilling muscle memory for teachers, students and authorities, they say, will definitely prevent damage and casualty.

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DENR: The elevated PM2.5 may be associated to ongoing fires from Kalimantan, Indonesia which is being blown to the Philippines by prevailing winds.

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LOOK: Data from DENR show several areas in Metro Manila registering very unhealthy to acutely unhealthy air quality due to elevated levels of PM 2.5.

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Additional cots have been set up with Red Cross personnel augmenting the need for additional manpower.

Current census shows San Lazaro Hospital has 135 patients with the illness. At least 6 have died since August 10.

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WATCH: The line of leptospirosis patients awaiting consultation and admission at the San Lazaro Hospital on Manila has stretched to outside of its emergency room. #SelfieBalita