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NBI summons podcast hosts over remarks vs Kris Aquino's PWD son
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan,” which drew online outrage and criticism following their remarks mocking the autism spectrum of Kris Aquino’s eldest son Joshua. According to NBI Director Melv

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