Learn to spot & report corruption: Join Rappler’s workshops, forum in Dumaguete!

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Hello!   Did you know that you can actually do something to make your community more transparent and accountable?   Rappler is holding an anti-corruption roadshow that aims to equip citizens with the basic skills and knowledge they need to be watchdogs against the abuse of public funds. Its first stop will be in Dumaguete City from February 2 to 5, 2026.    Titled “#CorruptionWatch: Spot, report, stop it,” the roadshow has two main parts: Exclusive hands-on workshops on watchdog skills every citizen must know for 15 civil society and student leaders in Dumaguete City, where participants will learn from Rappler journalists and civic engagement specialists on how citizens can serve as watchdogs and contribute to corruption monitoring in their communities. It will be held from February 2 to 4 at Silliman University.  Public forum featuring panel discussions on transparency, civic action, and ways to strengthen our institutions with Dumaguete civil society leaders and local officials. It will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 1 to 4 pm, at the Silliman Hall. This is open to all ages! The public forum and workshops are free, but slots are limited.    Interested public forum participants may click the button below to register. Deadline is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6 pm.

Register for forum

Meanwhile, those who want to join the workshop must submit an application by clicking the button below. Deadline of application is on Wednesday, January 28, 11:59 pm.

Register for workshops

All attendees must download the Rappler app ahead of the forum and the workshop, as it will be used in the event. The app is a news and community-building app that uses generative AI for journalism and civic engagement. It’s available for free on Play Store and iOS.   To learn more about the public forum and the workshop, read more here.   The Dumaguete stop is supported by the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines. It is also done in partnership with Silliman University (SU), SU College of Mass Communication, Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators, SU College of Business Administration, and the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated.   For any questions or concerns, email move.ph@rappler.com.   Your participation is important in this discussion. We hope to see you there!   Courage on, MovePH

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