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Our annual Social Good Summit in Manila brings together some of the world's most fearless voices

29 October 2025 View in Browser

Hello,   In March 2025, we released a documentary that validated what many Filipinos already knew: corruption continues to infect the very systems meant to protect them. The story reignited conversations on accountability and became one of many that exposed how political power mixed with profit can turn into a fatal brew.   The outrage was immediate. The message is clear: we’ve had enough.   The biggest corruption scandal to hit the Philippines strikes at the core of Rappler’s DNA, and of journalism itself. Journalists seek to uncover what is hidden, to build communities rooted in facts, and, when truth is assailed, to inspire those communities to act.   Yet, even as we strive, journalism continues to be challenged and attacked.   Technology and social media have turned against news, diminishing the value of facts in favor of spin and propaganda. We have to stay relentless, creative, and strategic so that our stories and communities can break through the noise and speed of algorithms. We sum up our struggles — and hopes — in this piece.   If you’ve been following Rappler, you must have noticed our gradual shift: investigative pieces on TikTok, in-depth commentary on YouTube, and interactive tools such as our new Politicontractors Tracker, built to make corruption traceable and accountability visible. These are all powered by artists, innovators, and journalists who verify every fact and vet every process.   We’ve likewise built spaces that bring independent voices directly to you.    On the Rappler app, you can now connect with journalists in Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao, to share leads, ask questions, and take part in holding power to account through the ColLab Community. Beyond the app, we have rolled out our online learning platforms and ramped up real-world civic engagement events — all driven by a mission to shape a media ecosystem that serves the public good.   As I told world leaders at the UN General Assembly in September, “Information integrity is the mother of all battles.” The fight for truth is the fight for our future.   On November 16, let's show up for this fight.    It will be our annual Social Good Summit in Manila, which will bring together some of the world’s most fearless voices — journalists, advocates, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and engaged citizens.     Join us! Tickets are now available at rappler.com/SGS2025 or email us at socialgood@rappler.com.

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

How can journalists give voice to communities under attack?

24 October 2025 View in Browser

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.