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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Lorenzana: Vaccines used by Duterte security smuggled but ‘justified’ 

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirms the COVID-19 vaccines used by members of the Presidential Security Group or PSG were smuggled – noting that the importation was unauthorized.

• China’s Sinopharm says vaccine 79% effective vs coronavirus

Chinese pharmaceutical Sinopharm announces Wednesday, December 30 its coronavirus vaccine is 79% effective in its Phase 3 trials.

• Filipinos to pay higher PhilHealth contributions in 2021

Filipinos should expect to pay higher member contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth beginning next year.

• 50 journalists killed in 2020 – watchdog

Reporters Without Borders or RSF says 50 journalists and media workers were killed in connection with their work in 2020. 

• FALSE: Photo shows Robredo handing out money at Gregorio wake

Facebook page The Filipino Insider posts a photo claiming that Vice President Leni Robredo gave money to the bereaved family of Sonya and Frank Gregorio, who were shot dead by an off duty police officer on December 20. The claim is FALSE. – Rappler.com