Marguerite de Leon
margie.deleon@rappler.com
Marguerite is a social media producer for Rappler. She received the Mulry Award for Literary Excellence upon graduating from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2007.
She writes fiction, and her short stories have seen print in various national publications.
Man in private village assaulted, nearly arrested without warrant by Makati police
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – A man was physically assaulted and nearly arrested by police in the front yard of his own home in a private Makati subdivision, Sunday, April 26. Around 6 pm, Javier ...
[OPINION] A letter to the men and women behind paid trolls in the Philippines
Virus-borne tidings to one and all! Just wanted to check in on how you guys are doing, though I have a pretty good idea of what you’re going through. Let me guess... Tired and dejected after ...
[OPINION] Notes from a supermarket on the last day of freedom
I write this just minutes after returning from the supermarket. We had headed there to buy ingredients for dinner – just one dinner, tonight’s dinner, just enough sinigang for two – but knew full ...
[OPINION] Christmas isn't necessarily merry for people with depression and anxiety
Christmas is about happiness. Our holiday lexicon brims over with positivity: merry and mirth and joy and rejoice and cheer and glee. And while this rings true for many, especially in a culture that ...
Netizens dare officials: Dengvaxia shot for Persida, rice planting for Cynthia
MANILA, Philippines – So, who's next? On Friday, October 11, netizens had much to say about Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo's morning commute, which he undertook after progressive groups like ...
'It's our happy place': Netizens recall favorite memories of Star City
MANILA, Philippines – A fire of still undetermined origin broke out before dawn Wednesday, October 2, at the Star City complex in Pasay City, gutting both the theme park and the offices of the ...
[OPINION] Fraternities are insecure men’s clubs
Frat-related violence is in the headlines again, from the alleged leaked conversations of UP Sigma Rho Fraternity members, to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet Darwin Dormitorio’s death by ...
Pia Wurtzbach greeted me a happy birthday, and it was scarier than you think
Before I start this short essay, I’d like to cover my bases first: To all Pia Wurtzbach stans out there, I assure you that this piece is not an affront to our Miss Universe 2015. Her grace and calm ...
Ang huwes ng hugot: Associate Justice Marvic Leonen is Twitter's #LabGuru
MANILA, Philippines – Marvic Leonen is a man of many accomplishments. He is, most notably, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines. Beyond that, he was once the country's ...
[OPINION] LEAKED: Director's notes for Duterte's 4th SONA
Imagine it with me. The lights dim at the House of Representatives. Darkness coaxes all guests to fall silent. Music starts fading in gently, but it is not Freddie Aguilar’s Para sa Tunay na ...
