LIST: 49th Martial Law anniversary protests, activities
In the middle of the COVID-19 Delta surge in the Philippines, groups and coalitions will be leading protests to mark anniversary of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law on...
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‘Marian Hukom’ comic strip illustrates dangers of cyberspace during pandemic
Marianie or “Marian Hukom,” a Filipina graphic artist known for her works that depict women empowerment and representation, partnered with the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) to call for...
View Article#CourageON coalition on alleged corruption during pandemic: Hold the...
In the midst of rising cases and prolonged lockdowns, the nation learns about the mismanagement of billions in pandemic funds and alleged irregularities in the biggest government pandemic contracts....
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‘Tarantadong Kalbo’ takes on fake news and historical distortion on social media
Kevin Raymundo, the Filipino visual artist and animator popularly known for his satirical online comics series Tarantadong Kalbo, is using his artistic skills to combat disinformation on social media...
View ArticleDays before voter registration deadline, #PHVote coalition renews call for...
Below is the statement of the #PHVote coalition, reiterating its call on the Commission on Elections to extend voter registration beyond the September 30, 2021, deadline. #PHVote coalition, composed...
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A week before registration deadline, qualified voters endure long hours, lines
With a week to go until the last day of voter registration, qualified Filipino voters are greeted by crowded registration sites, where they wait for hours and endure long lines. The unique...
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Civil society groups say Filipinos can ‘start small’ in budget watch
Why should Filipinos watch the budget? During the fourth episode of MovePH’s “#CourageON: Tumindig, makialam, kumilos” community show, various leaders from health, transportation, and watch groups...
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Kapitan Tambay draws attention to vaccine disinformation, data awareness
Kapitan Tambay, a Filipino illustrator, comics artist, and animator who’s known for his humorous takes on politics, has participated in campaigns against vaccine disinformation and on data awareness...
View ArticleWeek-long UPLB event to tackle connection between philosophy and vaccination
This is a press release from the Philosophical Society of UPLB. The Philosophical Society of UPLB, the duly recognized academic organization for philosophy students and enthusiasts, is set to...
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From lockdowns to disasters: Why the last-minute voter registration for some?
With the deadline of voter registration looming, there has been a surge of voters in various registration sites. People have been lining up in the wee hours, waiting almost a whole day for their...
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Activists urge Filipinos to fight back vs efforts to undermine dissent
How can we prevent history from repeating itself? We can start with engaging with our peers and our communities. Grassroots activists and Martial Law survivors expressed this sentiment during the...
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#NoToPAREX: Sign this petition to take a stand on proposed Pasig River...
Mobility and environmental groups have long slammed San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) proposal to build a 19.4-kilometer expressway along the Pasig River, saying the project will negatively impact public...
View Article#CourageON: How PAREX affects all of us
The proposal to build an elevated expressway along the Pasig River has drawn massive criticism from transport, environmental, and heritage groups. San Miguel Corporation claimed that the...
View ArticleRoundtable discussion: West Philippine Sea and the fish on our tables
The Philippine fishing industry contributes to the country’s economy in a big way. Millions of Filipinos are employed in the fishing sector – in municipal, aquaculture, and commercial fishing. The...
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Who are vying for local seats? Help report COC filing from your province
On May 9, 2022, Filipinos will cast their votes and decide over 18,180 positions in the national government down to the municipal governments. Of this number, 77 are national positions including...
View ArticleWant to level up your fact-checking skills? Join Rappler’s mentorship program...
Do you want to develop a deeper understanding about the process of fact-checking? Are you interested in scaling up your skills in spotting disinformation online and debunking suspicious claims?...
View ArticleRappler opens applications for #PHVote mover summit training
Do you want to be a #PHVote mover? Do you want to know how to fact-check disinformation, cover the local elections, and lead a movement in your community? MovePH, the civic engagement arm of Rappler...
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IN PHOTOS: Severe Tropical Storm Maring floods northern Luzon
Residents of Cagayan, Benguet, La Union, Ilocos Norte, and surrounding provinces spent a sleepless night as Severe Tropical Storm Maring battered northern Luzon on Monday, October 11. Maring made...
View ArticleJoin the #FaceShieldChallenge to stand against alleged corruption during...
That’s (alleged) corruption staring you in the face. In the midst of rising COVID-19 cases and prolonged lockdowns, the nation learns not only about the mismanagement of billions in pandemic funds and...
View Article#ReliefPH: Help communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Maring
Thousands of residents in Northern Luzon are seeking help after enduring the impacts of Severe Tropical Storm Maring (Kompasu) and the enhanced southwest monsoon on Tuesday, October 12. Affected areas...
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