Franz Lewin Embudo recently left The Manila Times where he was formerly a news reporter. He covered the Quezon City beats including the weather, the House of Representatives, and the Office of the Vice President. He is currently a contributing writer for Back End News and is seeking freelance opportunities as a journalist.
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