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- ↑ https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-FBIS/1965/FBIS-1965-P1.pdf
- ↑ Four journalists killed, six missing in Philippine storm
- ↑ 4 journalists dead, 7 missing after 'Yolanda'
- ↑ Revenues from sequestered assets reach P12M [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Lawmaker may face charges
- ↑ STAR correspondent wins SM SUPER Award for Media
- ↑ Yolanda tales of survival, sorrow and despair
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