EXPLAINER: What is the Shamonda virus?

GMA Network - Oct 23, 2026

France recently reported its first case of the Shamonda virus, with the patient reportedly dying; authorities are still determining if the virus caused the death. But what is the Shamonda virus?

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EXPLAINER: What is the Shamonda virus?

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Pulong Duterte's libel raps vs. GMA, others meant to silence journalists -De Lima

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Who will be the Philippines' next Chief Justice?

DBM sees P10.7B savings if PNP, BJMP, BFP retirement age is raised

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