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WATCH: Washed up garbage seen floating in El Nido, Palawan
MANILA, Philippines – To many, mention El Nido, Palawan, and what comes to their mind is a picture of pristine islands, blue skies and clear seas. This is not the sight that welcomed Filipino tourist...
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Father who walked daughter down the aisle in viral photo, passes away
MANILA, Philippines – A dying father’s last wish became a heartbreaking scene for netizens.All the 65-year-old, cancer-stricken Pedro Villarin wanted was to be able to walk his daughter, Charlotte...
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#ResilientPH: Lessons on disaster preparedness
MANILA, Philippines – In the face of major disasters, we've gotten to used to resiliency being touted as the Filipino spirit persevering and staying positive.Is resiliency enough? How do we create a...
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OFWs can lose jobs after NAIA runway accident
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Four days after a Xiamen Air plane skidded off Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) international runway 06/24, thousands of passengers – mostly overseas Filipino...
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WATCH: DOST’s Solidum weighs in on viral ‘resilience’ photo
MANILA, Philippines – For Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Renato Solidum, there's a mistmatch in the appreciation of resilience as a trait of the Filipino and what it means in times...
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VIRAL: Heartwarming video of Cebu inmates singing 'Pagsubok' at grad rites
MANILA, Philippines – It's never too late to start again.A heartwarming video went viral this week featuring inmates from Consolacion, Cebu singing Orient Pearl's "Pagsubok" during their graduation...
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Take part in ‘#MoveCDO: Social good in the digital age’ forum
MANILA, Philippines–How do you use social media for social good? With the rise of digital technology, there are now various platforms that allow everyone to have a voice and join the conversation.This,...
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#ThinkPH 2018: Who are you in the time of creative destruction?
MANILA, Philippines – We often look for ways to stay relevant in this tech-driven world. But what we sometimes don't realize is that the answer to this already lies in our core.Technology is here to...
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How compassionate pragmatism can help drug users
MANILA, Philippines – For drug users in rehabilitation, only one narrative seems acceptable in Philippine society: if you use drugs, then stop.However, abstinence actually isn’t the only option for...
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Donate books, help Lumad students finish college
MANILA, Philippines – You can help Lumad students finish their college degrees by donating books.In its bid to secure a permit to operate a college, the Community Technical College of Southeastern...
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[Right of Way] Why the PH doesn't have enough mass transport options
MANILA, Philippines – Nowadays, it's a lose-lose situation when getting around Metro Manila – and the Philippines in general. Motorists endure harrowing traffic jams, commuters wrestle their way...
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USC students pledge to fight disinformation, defend press freedom
CEBU, Philippines – What is your pledge to fight disinformation?On August 30, 2018, students at the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City answered this question at the #MoveCebu: Social good in...
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Cagayan de Oro exhibit sheds light on the marginalized
MANILA, Philippines – Local artists shed light on issues concerning marginalized sectors in Cagayan de Oro (CDO), the City of Golden Friendship, through a weeklong exhibit during their city's recent...
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Experts warn Cebuanos vs anonymous Facebook pages
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In July 2017, a number of schools in Cebu City canceled classes following a social media post on an alleged bomb threat. Cebu Flash Report (CFR), a popular Facebook page,...
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WATCH: Indie-folk singer Vincent Eco on #MoveSessions
CEBU, Philippines – MovePH, Rappler's civic engagement arm, visits the Queen City of the South!On #MoveSessions, Cebu-based indie-folk singer Vincent Eco performs 3 songs from his debut album at...
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#MoveCDO participants vow to stop disinformation
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Students from all over Northern Mindanao vowed to fight disinformation and defend press freedom through fact-checking after the #MoveCDO forum and workshop on Thursday,...
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#HackSociety 2018: Build Tomorrow
MANILA, Philippines – Disruptive technologies have demonstrated the capacity to build vital connections, improve lives, and solve some of the world's most pressing problems. They promise better health...
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Rappler holds #MoveLeyte: 'Social Good in the Digital Age' forum in VSU
MANILA, Philippines – To bridge the online gap, Rappler’s MovePH will hold #MoveLeyte: “Social Good in the Digital Age” forum at the RDE Hall in the Visayas State University on September 19.The rise of...
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Rant session? Netizens dismayed by Duterte's Q and A with Panelo
MANILA, Philippines – After some confusion on whether it would push through or not, the highly anticipated "address" of President Rodrigo Duterte to the people was aired live on state-run PTV4 on...
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Volunteer for Agos today
MANILA, Philippines – MovePH, the civic engagement arm of Rappler, is looking for volunteers who can assist in gathering critical information from social media on Typhoon Mangkhut (local name...
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