Journalists standing up for communities — an urgent conversation at SGS 2025

How can journalists give voice to communities under attack?

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Journalists standing up for communities — an urgent conversation at Social Good Summit 2025   When communities are under siege and human rights are being violated, what is the role of the journalist?   This urgent conversation takes the spotlight at Social Good Summit 2025 during a panel discussion with journalists and journalism champions.   For this panel, entitled “Keeping Journalism Alive for Communities and Change,” we’ll hear from the following critical voices: Nataliya Gumenyuk, Ukrainian war reporter and co-founder of Public Interest Journalism Lab Patricia Evangelista, Filipino trauma journalist and award-winning author of Some People Need Killing Priscilla Enriquez, president and chief executive officer of James B. McClatchy Foundation Inday Espina-Varona, Filipino investigative journalist and expert on citizen engagement The panel will be moderated by Rappler head of community Pia Ranada.

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Our four panelists know what it’s like to be a journalist in a time when communities are targeted and oppressed.     Nataliya has been covering Russia’s war against Ukraine, and through the Public Interest Journalism Lab and The Reckoning Project, has actively worked with Ukrainian communities and lawyers to document human rights violations by the Russian military in a manner that can be used in international court, for accountability.    Patricia covered former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody campaign against illegal drugs, which included extrajudicial killings of alleged drug addicts and dealers. She told the story of drug war victims, their families, and even the paid assassins themselves to show how one man’s “war” was waged against a nation’s people, and its systems of due process.   Priscilla helms a foundation that has supported local newsrooms in the United States during the era of Donald Trump, a president who has threatened journalists, and cut funding from public journalism. Trump’s policies have thrown communities in turmoil and given rise to polarization and sharply divisive politics. At no time has local journalism been more necessary.   Inday, an investigative journalist hailing from Bacolod City, has had decades of experience reporting on red-tagged communities, and warlordism and patronage politics in different parts of the Philippines. At Rappler, she had headed the regional reporting team, giving a platform for issues beyond the country’s capital that deserve news coverage and attention. Her work leading ABS-CBN’s participatory journalism initiative Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo gave her unique insight into citizen engagement in the Philippines’ colorful and complicated political and media landscape.   As moderator, Ranada will weave these perspectives together and bring her own experience leading Rappler’s community growth and engagement efforts, and her time as a political reporter during the Duterte administration.   Catch this timely conversation by attending Social Good Summit: Make Your Move on November 16, from 1 pm to 8 pm at Lanson Place MOA, Pasay City. You can get tickets here. For queries, and assistance on purchasing tickets, email socialgood@rappler.com.   Get to know the other speakers coming to SGS here.   Join our breakout session on how to keep your movement alive   A related breakout session at Social Good Summit will tackle how citizens can keep their advocacies and movements alive. Participants will hear from movement founders about how they keep their organizations sustainable, all while achieving impact and milestones in their advocacy work. The discussion will be moderated by Rappler civic engagement head Samantha Bagayas.   At SGS, journalists, storytellers, and communities make their move together. See you on November 16!

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Protect your family from scams: Join Rappler’s forum, workshops at FEU Manila on Sept 16!

Hello, daily! Do you want to know how you and your family can better protect yourselves against scams? We're inviting you to "Lolo at Lola Laban Sa Scam," a full-day event that's part of Rappler's #ScamAlert campaign to help protect families from scams. In celebration of Grandparents' Day, we're bringing together anti-scam, fact-checking, and disinformation experts to help students, seniors, and families stay safe from manipulation. This will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the University Conference Center of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Manila campus. This is done in partnership with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), FEU Manila, and the #FactsFirstPH coalition. The event is also sponsored by Mang Inasal. Participants of all ages are welcome to join the event. Grandparents can bring their grandchildren, and students are also welcome to bring their family, relatives, and grandparents to join the activities. The roadshow will feature a public forum on the dangers of scams and how to report and avoid them. During the public forum, participants will hear from Rappler journalists and government authorities to better understand the scale of the scam problem and how social media exacerbates its spread. There will also be a panel discussion on how to strengthen scam awareness and digital safety at the community level. In the afternoon, participants can join simultaneous workshops on online safety and fact-checking. Check out the story page here to know more about the roadshow activities.  All attendees will also be asked to download the Rappler app ahead of the event. The free app is available on IOS and Android.  Slots to the roadshow are free, but seats are limited. To join, please register by clicking the button below: Register here If you have a companion, please take note that they must register as well.  The deadline for registration is on Friday, September 12, 2025. Only confirmed, registered attendees can attend the event. Rappler will be sending confirmation emails by September 15, 2025. If you have questions, please contact MovePH by sending an email to move.ph@rappler.com. We hope to see you there! Courage on, MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Why is Ninoy Aquino Day important to you? Join Rappler’s chat on August 21!

Hi daily! Who is Ninoy Aquino to you? What lessons from his life still speak to you today? On August 21, we mark the 42nd anniversary of Ninoy Aquino's martyrdom, a life of courage that ignited a movement and helped restore democracy in the Philippines. As we celebrate this commemoration, we'd like to hear from you about why this still matters! Join our chat in the Education chat room on Thursday, August 21, 5 pm, with Kiko Aquino Dee of Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation; PJ Hernandez, famously known as The Traveling Salakot; Elaine Aznar of Project Gunita; and Caryl Yca Dante of Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal. The chat will be moderated by senior multimedia reporter Paterno Esmaquel II.  At a time when facts are being twisted, this chat aims to remind us why Aquino's fight for democracy still matters today, and what it can teach the next generation.  Your voice also matters in keeping truth alive! Join us this August 21, and share your thoughts about the importance of Ninoy Aquino Day to you! You can also ask questions or just follow the discussion. To join the conversation, download the Rappler app for FREE on Play Store or App Store, and join the Education chat room ahead of time:  Join Education chat room The Education chat room will also be where you can raise concerns about the Philippine education system and get updates on education policies, among others.  We hope to see you in the chat! Courage on, MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Do you know of flood control projects in your area? Share them with Rappler!

Hi daily! Do flood control projects in your area help your community, or do they cause more harm than good?  Rappler is taking a closer look at how these government-funded projects are affecting Filipinos on the ground. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called out corrupt officials and contractors accused of pocketing public funds meant for flood-control infrastructure in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The message was strong — but a clear, long-term roadmap for flood control was missing. We don't have to wait for the weeks, months, or years this investigation will take. Many of us live with these flood control projects. We pass by the construction sites. We endure the floods that happen despite these projects.  Be the eyes and ears in holding corrupt contractors and officials accountable by sharing these details in the FloodControlPH chat room on the Rappler app: Location of the flood control project Your firsthand experience — be as detailed and specific as possible Relevant photos with date, time, exact location, and description To join the FloodControlPH, download the Rappler app for FREE via Apple Store and Play Store and head to the chat room: Join FloodControlPH The chat room is where you can report flood control projects you spotted in your community, and receive updates about our flood control reporting project.  We also encourage you to stay in the chat room so we can tag you for follow-up questions!  If enough people report, we would be able to give a comprehensive citizens' account of the flood control projects that could supplement or challenge whatever the government comes up with. This helps us keep the government accountable and on its toes. See you there! Courage on, MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Join us in monitoring the SONA on July 28, 4 to 6 pm!

Hi daily, Rappler will be covering and monitoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) this July 28! Ahead of the SONA, we've worked with partners to help make sense of how the President has fared midway through his presidency in addressing top issues of Filipinos. Together, we've produced videos, community chats, and stories. On SONA day, we hope you can join us in monitoring the SONA by being part of our community chat where we will do real-time commentary and fact-checking in the Philippine Politics chat room of the Rappler app on Monday, July 28, 4 to 6 pm. During this chat, you can share your thoughts and reactions, in real-time, as President Marcos delivers his SONA in the Philippine Politics chat room. You can also flag inaccurate claims, promises unfulfilled, or context on various issues mentioned during the SONA. Your insights can help inform our coverage, as well as help our fact-checkers know if there's anything that needs to be verified from the President's speech. With your help, we'll get to better capture the state of the nation. Join Philippine Politics chat room To join the chat, just download the Rappler app FOR FREE (available on iOS and android) and join the Philippine Politics chat room on July 28, 4 to 6 pm. See you in the chat room! Courage on, MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Why should we care about Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial? Join the chat on July 25!

Hi daily! Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has seen delays and efforts to dismiss it. With the 20th Congress set to start on the day of SONA, why is it important for Filipinos to monitor this test of accountability? Let's talk about this later, July 25, at 2 pm in the Justice and Crime chat room on the Rappler app with Dr. Anthony Lawrence A. Borja and Dr. Ruth Angelie Cruz of De La Salle University, Atty. Nicolene Arcaina of Ateneo Human Rights Center, and Atty. Josiah Quising of Project Gunita. This community chat will be moderated by Rappler senior desk editor Mia Gonzalez. This community chat aims to unpack why accountability and transparency matter, especially when so much is at stake.  Your voice matters in this conversation! Join us later, and share your thoughts about the impeachment! You can also ask questions or just follow the discussion. To be a part of the chat, download the Rappler app for FREE on Play Store or App Store, and join the Justice and Crime chat room ahead of time: Join Justice and Crime The Justice and Crime chat room will also be where you can get updates on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and ICC trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte, among others.  Missed our earlier chats on Marcos Year 3? Backread them here. We will also be holding real-time commentary and fact-checking during the State of the Nation Address at the Philippine Politics chat room in the Rappler app on Monday, July 28, 4 pm. We hope to see you in the chat! MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Show us how the weather is affecting your community

Dear daily, In the past few days, several parts of the country have been battered by heavy rainfall due to the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. On top of the habagat, there are now two tropical cyclones inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility – tropical depression Emong, and tropical storm Dante. Both are enhancing the habagat, the main source of rain for several days now. Rappler has been sharing updates in the Project Agos chat room, but we need your help so people have more eyes on what's going on in other parts of the Philippines. With your contribution, more people are updated as to how the weather is affecting different parts of the Philippines. This could help inform locals, disaster responders, officials, and organizations aiming to provide relief to affected areas. More than that, you help give a visual to the data and news reports that are being put out. We're using the Rappler app to offer you, a valued member of our community, a space to shape our coverage, and be a part of conversations on pressing issues. Downloading the Rappler app is FREE, and available on both iOS and Android. Join Project Agos - HabagatPH chat room Here are some ways you can help out during this time: Stay updated and informed by joining the Project Agos - HabagatPH chat room in the Rappler app. In the chat room, you get alerts, advisories, and other updates about the weather, as well as see reports from concerned citizens about how different parts of the country are faring. Share photos and updates to the Project Agos - HabagatPH chat room. Is there flooding in your area? Is your electricity out? Are there interesting incidents that you are seeing in your area because of the weather? You can share the situation and a photo to the chat room so more people are aware about what's going on in your area. If you spot any on social media, we highly advise verifying these first before sharing to the chat room. Found a relief initiative for those affected? Share them with us! If you spotted a relief initiative to help those affected, feel free to send the link and details to the volunteer opportunities chat room in the Rappler app. We will then collate these in a page for easy reference! We hope you stay safe and dry during this rainy season! See you in the chat rooms! Courage on, MovePH https://community.rappler.com/ Rappler Inc. · Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines This email was sent to edwardlorilla1999.tower@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with MovePH on Twitter. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.