#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, February 4-11, 2018

 Dear Rappler readers, 

This week, both chambers of Congress conduct a probe on the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur said it “refused” the Philippines’ demand for a full refund for the vials of Dengvaxia it purchased, arguing that it does not want to “create confusion” over the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. At the sidelines of the House hearing, a group of mothers gather to confront former Health Secretary Janette Garin, claiming the vaccine “killed their children.” 

As China continues construction on Panganiban Reef or Mischief Reef, Malacañang says it is “helpless.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque later adds that while China’s island-building in the West Philippine Sea may be worrisome now, one day, the Philippines will “thank” China for them. 

In other news, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges making numerous mistakes in building the world’s biggest social network as Facebook marked its 14th birthday February 5. The much-talked about forthcoming wedding of Japan’s Princess Mako and her commoner fiancé will be postponed until 2020 due to lack of “sufficient preparations,” causing fevered speculation. 

Here are the stories we think you should not miss.
 

Sanofi declines PH demand for full Dengvaxia refund

The pharma giant declines the Philippines’ demand, saying doing so would ‘create confusion’ over the safety and efficacy of the controversial anti-dengue vaccine

Mothers of Dengvaxia kids confront Garin after House probe

The women would later admit to media that none of their children died but had reportedly fallen ill after vaccination

Roque: One day, we’ll thank China for artificial islands

‘Clearly, eventually, those artificial islands will be ours if we can ask China to leave,’ says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

Malacañang on China buildup on PH reef: What do you want us to do?

(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque again downplays continued militarization by China of artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea

Zuckerberg acknowledges ‘mistakes’ as Facebook turns 14

‘The reason our community exists today is not because we avoided mistakes,’ says the Facebook CEO

Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Constitution 101 with Florin Hilbay

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the 1987 Constitution and what historic event shaped it?

[Right Of Way] Traffic enforcement: Be careful what you wish for

Road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin finds himself on the receiving end of traffic enforcement – his driver’s license gets confiscated!