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The power of storytelling: How your social media post can have impact
According to a 2019 report, the Philippines, for the 4th straight year, topped worldwide social media use. Of our internet population, 99% are on at least one social media platform. And of the 76 million social media users, 75 million are on Facebook. Almost the entire Filipino online population is essentially within your reach through social media.
In 2015, the heart-wrenching story of Daniel Cabrera, then 9 years old, made rounds on social media, and even received attention from the internati
In 2015, the heart-wrenching story of Daniel Cabrera, then 9 years old, made rounds on social media, and even received attention from the internati
Clapbacks of the Year: 10 times personalities snapped, got called out in 2020
Sometimes public officials and celebrities just have to put people in their place, sometimes it’s the other way around
No more cursing, apologize for failures: What Filipinos want to hear in Duterte’s last SONA
After five years of an administration marred by a bloody drug war, human rights abuses, and later a mismanaged pandemic response, Filipinos believe it's about time for President Rodrigo Duterte to own up to his failures and mistakes.
As the nation awaits the President's final State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 26, several Filipinos online shared their expectations – and what seemed to be sheer wishful thinking – on what Duterte should and should not say in last SONA.
Netizens said Dut
As the nation awaits the President's final State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 26, several Filipinos online shared their expectations – and what seemed to be sheer wishful thinking – on what Duterte should and should not say in last SONA.
Netizens said Dut
'Lies kill': Journalists tackle challenges in reporting on the pandemic
On Monday, May 4, journalists Sheila Coronel, Maria Ressa, and Ging Reyes joined an online discussion – “Reporting in Pandemic Time: New Normal, New Challenges” – that tackled how the coronavirus pandemic is yet again transforming journalism. Coronel is co-founder of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and currently the Dean of Academic Affairs of Columbia University; Ressa is CEO and executive editor of Rappler; and Reyes is head of ABS-CBN news and current affairs division.
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Victim-blaming: Why survivors of sexual violence won’t come forward
“[Rape] is a traumatic experience, it can cause a lot of distress and negative psychological effects on the victim-survivor and yet it is very rarely reported,” Torre said on Tuesday, July 7, “because there is fear that, if you report it, people will say it’s all your fault, you should’ve done something to avoid it.” (READ: #BeenRapedNeverReported: Rape victims speak up online)
According to Torre, experts estimate that, out of the cases of rape and sexual assault that actually took place, only
According to Torre, experts estimate that, out of the cases of rape and sexual assault that actually took place, only
When defenders need defending: Human rights activist seeks justice behind bars
For human rights defenders in the country, 'Nay Tessie's story is all too familiar: some suffered the same fate, while some never got to see the light of day again
‘Habilin’: Remembering the unsung heroes of Martial Law
Sister Mariani Dimaranan had always stood up for her beliefs even when she was young. She had to fight for her decision to become a nun which her parents had objected to. She wanted to help others, she said.
During Martial Law, she served as an inspiration for the youth who wanted to join the struggle. When she was arrested along with student activists, she would boost their morale with her stories as a veteran in the movement. She also welcomed youth activists in their home, fed them, and help
During Martial Law, she served as an inspiration for the youth who wanted to join the struggle. When she was arrested along with student activists, she would boost their morale with her stories as a veteran in the movement. She also welcomed youth activists in their home, fed them, and help