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Unvaccinated Filipinos not allowed to go out as COVID-19 cases rise | Evening wRap

Nick Villavecer
Unvaccinated Filipinos not allowed to go out as COVID-19 cases rise | Evening wRap
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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Unvaccinated individuals in Metro Manila are now prohibited from going outside their homes except when doing essential activities.

Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat says the government tracks down another Filipina traveler from the United States who allegedly skipped quarantine after arriving in the country. 

Longtime news anchor Julius Babao leaves ABS-CBN. He made his final broadcast on Teleradyo Balita Sunday, January 2. 

Twitter bans United States’ Georgia GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account following repeated strikes for spreading COVID-19 disinformation.

Hong Kong independent online news portal Citizen News says it will cease operations on Tuesday, January 4. – Rappler.com

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Nick Villavecer

Nick Villavecer is a multimedia producer for Rappler where he produces newscasts, explainers, and short documentaries. From 2016 to August 2020, he was a researcher, writer, and segment producer for ABS-CBN's Current Affairs division, producing stories on human interest, public health issues, natural disasters, crimes, accidents, and emergency-preparedness.