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LIST: 47th Martial Law anniversary protests, activities
MANILA, Philippines – Various groups will stage protest actions and activities to commemorate the 47th anniversary of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’s declaration of martial law.Marcos’s declaration of...
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LIVE: #InspireCourage stories at the Social Good Summit 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Here's your chance to listen to stories of people and the challenges they faced to pursue their passion projects. On Saturday, September 21, Rappler, with De La Salle Philippines...
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IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth call for urgent action as global climate strike begins
MANILA, Philippines– Young Filipinos nationwide called for urgent action on the climate crisis as the global climate strike kicked off Friday, September 20. Running until September 27, the global...
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LIVE: Social Good Summit #2030Now: Insight for impact
MANILA, Philippines – On Saturday, September 21, Rappler, together with the De La Salle Philippines and De La Salle University, will hold the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit. With the theme "Insight...
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Walks full of love: How I spent my weekends in New Jersey and Washington, DC
WASHINGTON DC, USA – A sea of pink in the American capital, walking 5 kilometers for breast cancer awareness in late August. Two weekends later, another fun activity with families in a park, walking a...
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#2030Now: Plastic pollution not just an environment problem
MANILA, Philippines – How can we, as a community, reduce plastic waste?This was one of the problems posed to the speakers and the audience at the 2019 Social Good Summit: #2030Now #InsightforImpact at...
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#2030Now: Belmonte, Moreno agree Metro Manila needs elected governor
MANILA, Philippines – Manila's Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, the two Metro Manila mayors who participated in the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit Saturday, September 21, gave differing...
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#2030Now, #InsightForImpact trend during 2019 Social Good Summit
MANILA, Philippines – Making the world a better place is a team effort. How can you take part in ensuring a safer environment and a stronger society?On Saturday, September 21, Rappler, together with...
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Youth stand up against authoritarian rule on 47th Martial Law anniversary
MANILA, Philippines – Youth from all over the Philippines took a stand against injustices and a looming dictatorship under President Rodrigo Duterte through various protest actions on Friday, September...
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#2030Now: We are entering a ‘new dark age’ because of internet – Andrew Keen
MANILA, Philippines – Thirty years after the invention of the internet, are we now living in a more democratic world?Andrew Keen, US-based author and prominent commentator on the digital revolution,...
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#2030NOW: Harnessing commuter data to improve mobility
MANILA, Philippines – In a country where commuters spend hours on the road for their travels, an efficient public transportation seems like a far-fetched dream. At the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit...
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#2030Now: This is how you give women real political and social power
MANILA, Philippines – Women can only achieve genuine political and social power if they have full control over their bodies. This belief guides Oxfam Pilipinas when they work with women and girls in...
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Belmonte, Moreno asked: Does Metro Manila need an elected governor?
MANILA, Philippines – Manila's Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, the two Metro Manila mayors who participated in the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit Saturday, September 21, gave differing...
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#2030Now: Green initiatives go a long way for urban communities
MANILA, Philippines – Even small initiatives can create an impact on communities in need of fresh air, healthier alternatives, and sustainable practices.This was the common experience that Winner...
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[OPINION] It's not a cockfight between farmers and queers
Divide and conquer. This phrase describes an old tactic of war. Dominant groups use their weapons and authority to keep minorities segregated. A collective of minorities aware of the similarities of...
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LOOK: Lamitan City turns trash into 'tulips' in 'Forever Tulip Garden'
BASILAN, Philippines – The city government of Lamitan on Monday, September 23, formally opened its “Forever Tulip Garden,” featuring "blooms" made of recycled plastic bottles.The garden, located at...
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#2030Now: Only ‘Chernobyl’ can bring democracy back to digital spaces
MANILA, Philippines – Only a data version of the Chernobyl disaster can bring democracy back to the internet, said author and tech entrepreneur Andrew Keen at the 2019 Social Good Summit's (SGS)...
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Sari-sari store conundrum: How can you help poor Filipinos reduce plastic waste?
MANILA, Philippines – Government, industries, and individuals have to find ways to help poor Filipinos reduce their plastic waste, given the lifestyle and economic hardships that force many to use...
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#2030Now: How a group of friends started lobbying for law on dignified commuting
MANILA, Philippines – One evening, while sharing a pizza, a group of friends decided to lobby for a law.The friends talked about in the daily grind shared by many Filipinos who use private cars to...
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#2030Now: To make metro areas more livable, mayors need urban planners
MANILA, Philippines – To make living in metropolitan areas a better experience, local chief executives need the help of urban planners.This was Paulo Alcazaren's advice to Metro Manila mayors during...
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