Rappler's latest stories on Pia Ranada
Pain and promise: Journey of a millennial first-time mom
Hearing my daughter’s first cry instantly transformed my world. Having gone through hell, I was inexplicably happy.
[ANALYSIS] When Duterte doesn't know what he's talking about
President Rodrigo Duterte speaks before fully understanding issues. He barks orders before analyzing the situation and considering all angles. What do we do?
[ANALYSIS] Contextualizing Sara Duterte’s courage
Is the Davao mayor the courageous woman leader that this country needs? How about Vice President Leni Robredo and her 'quiet courage'?
One year banned from President Duterte’s events
All Rappler reporters, including provincial correspondents, have been barred from covering the President for an entire year. This sets a worrying precedent that threatens press freedom.
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Missing the forest for the trees
Indeed, China is emerging as the Duterte regime’s ultimate patron – as investor, infrastructure builder, labor and material supplier, and money lender – in a modern-day sort of colonial arrangement
Journalists on press freedom: Be afraid, but do the job
In this video, the last in a series of conversations about press freedom, journalists Ed Lingao, Jason Gutierrez, Inday Espina-Varona, Ezra Acayan, and JC Gotinga speak about facing threats against the press, and why it's important to keep reporting
Reporter Pia Ranada: 'If I can be targeted, so can any one else who is critical'
In this video, the third in a series of conversations about press freedom, Ranada talks about the ban against coverage, the string of threats, and the lonely business of reporting on the President
Newsbreak Chats: Top stories for March
Join us as we make sense of these stories and what it means for the public: Malacañang's ban on Rappler, the quo warranto petition to remove Sereno, and state surveillance in the Philippines
#ThewRap: Videos to watch this week, March 26 - April 1, 2018
From rolling away "stones of sin" to threats against media to an exclusive video on violent rituals in the police academy
Pressing for Freedom: Letters from the field
These letters are written by female journalists for female journalists – although these messages are for anyone who cares about democratic politics
Supreme Court on Sereno, Ban on Rappler coverage, Sotto on alleged poll fraud | Evening wRap
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NUJP: Expanded ban on Rappler by Malacañang 'a low point in pettiness'
The NUJP adds. 'this show of vindictiveness is not just pathetically childish, more worrisome is it shows Duterte’s penchant for taking shortcuts in a case that is still pending before the courts'
[OPINION] Duterte's zero concept of independent journalism
This truly reflects the sad state of journalism in the Philippines. It shows the swath of reality that independent journalism has not yet taken root in our society.
How Marcos treated dissent: Punishing rumors and summoning reporters
The late strongman Ferdinand Marcos signed a presidential decree that sought to jail ‘rumor mongers.’ It was repealed by Corazon Aquino.
Sara Duterte-Carpio’s new party, Duterte on Malacanang ban, Medialdea meets U.S. ambassador | Evening wRap
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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 23, 2018
Hello! Here's the news you shouldn't miss this Friday!
Duterte on Malacañang ban, Alvarez on Sara Duterte, New charges vs Manafort | Midday wRap
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Rappler cyberlibel complaint junked, Sara Duterte vs Alvarez, Napoles asks SC for bail | Evening wRap
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Ranada’s Malacanang ban, SC on Sereno’s SALNs, PH in 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index | Midday wRap
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Everything you need to know about Rappler's Malacañang coverage ban
Updates, stories on Malacanang's ban against Rappler
Foreign correspondents hit Duterte ban on Rappler
'FOCAP considers this as a blatant attack on freedom of the press, a right guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution and the United Nations'
Rappler to Harry Roque: Duterte ban about press freedom
'It is not the government's role to say who can cover what, and when, and where,' says Rappler after President Duterte banned Rappler from Malacañang
Duterte on Ranada, Lorenzana on PSG, Napolcom on Dela Rosa | Evening wRap
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Rappler denounces PSG chief's threat vs reporter Pia Ranada
(UPDATED) In response, Dagoy says, 'Me to apologize? In their dreams! Sila ang mag-apologize sa sundalo ko (They should be the one to apologize to my soldier).'
HRW: Barring access to Malacañang can lead to 'broader assault' on media
'It could portend a broader assault on journalists and news organizations whose critical watchdog role has magnified the government’s poor human rights record' Human Rights Watch Asia Division's Carlos Conde says
Rappler reporter remains in Malacañang Press Corps unless SEC ruling final – MPC
(UPDATED) 'While we respect the discretion of Malacañang to set accreditation rules for presidential events, we deplore any arbitrary attempt to bar access and harass reporters performing their duty as an independent monitor of power and guardian of public interest,' says the Malacañang Press Corps
Medialdea on Rappler, PSG Commander on Ranada, Worldwide Threat Assessment | Midday wRap
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PSG chief's remark vs Rappler reporter 'uncalled for' – Lorenzana
(UPDATED) 'Whatever Rappler's offense, the PSG [has] no right to harm Rappler's people [or] threaten them,' says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
Duterte bans Rappler in Malacañang, Duterte on PH-China, MRT3 glitch | Evening wRap
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Rappler to Malacañang: Don't use power to obstruct
We encourage the government to answer these uncomfortable questions and avoid using its immense power to obstruct and harass
Lawmakers hit Duterte ban on Rappler's Pia Ranada
This is part of 'a creeping dictatorship,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
NUJP to Duterte: 'Shame on you for displaying extreme pettiness'
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines says President Rodrigo Duterte 'has acted much like a petulant child throwing a fit' when he banned Rappler's Pia Ranada from Palace coverage
Rappler no longer accredited for Malacañang coverage – Palace official
'Unless the CA issues a TRO against the SEC ruling, Rappler's accreditation with the Malacañang Press Corps has accordingly ceased,' Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra tells reporter Pia Ranada, correcting a statement earlier released by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
Rappler's Pia Ranada barred from entering Malacañang Palace
(4th UPDATE) The incident happens a day after the Senate hearing on the Navy frigates deal where Special Assistant to the President Bong Go accused Rappler of churning out 'fake news'
Netizens speak out for press freedom on Black Friday
Netizens say the government's moves to stifle free speech will only produce more courageous journalists, as #BlackFridayForPressFreedom trends on Twitter
NUJP backs Rappler journalist, slams 'hollow block' threat
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines denounces the 'patent ignorance and arrogance' of dwIZ host and pro-Duterte blogger RJ Nieto
Roque to DDS: Don't throw anything at legitimate journalists
'To my DDS friends: Please leave Pia Ranada alone,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Duterte ‘more comfortable’ in 2nd SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte puts some people and institutions on the spot in his SONA 2017
WATCH Duterte Year 1: Rappler reporters on their biggest stories
Here are the highlights of the first 365 days of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration according to Rappler reporters
In a time of trolls, PH journalists urged to ‘come together’
How can you be objective in a world where being objective means you are hated for your job? asks Rappler reporter Pia Ranada during the 2030 Social Good Summit
Duterte, Cayetano woo voters in Aquino's hometown
Duterte and Cayetano visit Tarlac a day before the official campaign period begins
VLOG: Duterte woos Cebuano voters
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte defends himself against public criticism for his frequent cursing
#COP21 journal: Notes from Paris
Rappler is in Paris France to cover the most important climate conference of our generation
Stench from chemical plant engulfs Batangas villages
Residents complain the powerful stench is nauseating
Apayao: The Philippine Eagle's new home
The Philippine Eagle Foundation discovers an active nest in Apayao
Rappler to hold #MoveTawiTawi workshop
Rappler is set to hold a workshop in Tawi Tawi on June 8
Rethinking the National Greening Program
Is the government s reforestation program genuine reforestation or a perpetuation of the mindset that trees are commodities for humans to exploit?
Rappler reporter is fellow for ASEAN forestry reporting
Rappler multimedia reporter Pia Ranada is one of 15 fellows in the Center for International Forestry Research s workshop
Processed problems: Buying the right kind of meat
Processed foods are shortcuts already yet more processed food companies take other shortcuts to produce that ham or bacon you so love
The many worlds of Alyson Noël
When reality is a little tough to handle escape into worlds woven by this young writer No guilt necessary; everyone has the right to imagine and to be happy
