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Int'l media groups launch global campaign to support Maria Ressa, PH press freedom
'The campaign takes its name from Ressa's commitment to hold the line in response to sustained state harassment and prolific online violence'
Anti-vaxxers seize virus moment to spread fake news
Anti-vaxxers – a small but vocal group of people who don't believe in vaccinations – take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to multiply disinformation on social media
'Blackout Tuesday' celebrity posts draw support, skepticism in music industry
Photos of black squares on Instagram – some critics say the #BlackLivesMatter message is at risk of being diluted by brands and individuals who only see an opportunity to promote themselves
House passes bill increasing campaign expenses’ cap for candidates
If passed into law, HB 6095 would allow candidates for president, vice president, and senators to spend P50 per voter, from the current P10
Perfectly OK to stay home, says One OK Rock
As we in mega Manila rush out to the streets and malls, the world-famous Japanese rock band urges fans to remain holed up at home the way they know best: through a music video
IN PHOTOS: AFP's mobile kitchen brings free meals to Quezon City homeless
(UPDATED) Some 3,000 disadvantaged individuals and families will be given free hot meals once a day with the help of mobile kitchen trucks from the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Uzbekistan asks global retailers to lift cotton boycott due to pandemic
Uzbekistan's labor ministry says 1.5 million Uzbeks are unemployed as a result of lockdown measures and other factors related to the global coronavirus pandemic
War with the NPA, war without end
From our archives: The Philippine military is treading dangerous waters with its counterinsurgency experiments
Lawmakers reject 'stupid' proposal to regulate campaign spending, contributions
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel argues that it is 'restrictive' and 'unrealistic' for the state to regulate even the contributions given to candidates during the campaign
Making sense of the ‘Duterte Legacy’ infographic
Here’s the full context of the PCOO’s infographic touting the Duterte administration's achievements
[ANALYSIS] The economic lies in ‘Duterte Legacy’
Ranking officials of the Duterte government will do well to know a memorable quote in HBO’s Chernobyl: 'Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later that debt is paid'
CONTEXT: Number of airports, seaports, bridges, roads in 'Duterte legacy' graphic
Not all of the 64 airports, 243 seaports, 2,709 bridges, and 9,845 kms of roads are newly built. It includes projects involving repair, rehabilitation, widening, or expansion of existing infrastructure.
How a disinformation campaign wiped out synthetic insulin’s deadly effects
Hundreds of people died in the two decades after synthetic insulin was launched. A disinformation campaign covered up their plight.
LIVE: Cabinet officials present accomplishments to launch Duterte Legacy Campaign
The campaign aims to show the government’s progress in 3 ‘key pillars’: peace and order, infrastructure development, and poverty alleviation
Are we hopeful for 2020? We have to be.
How to move on from the #Facepalm year that was 2019
Ayala Malls awaken amazing experiences with new campaign
This year, Ayala Malls ushers in a new era with a brand-new campaign tagline "Awaken Amazing"
'Emotional' Will Smith campaigns against homelessness in New York
'To not have a place to go and to be able to lay your head down with your children at night is a horrendous tragedy,' says Will, who made an appearance for the World's Big Sleep Out campaign
[PODCAST] Paano naiipit si Robredo sa drug war ni Duterte
Ano ang gustong mangyari ni Vice President Leni Robredo sa kampanya laban sa droga?
Robredo: QC barangay shows 'it takes a village' to solve drug menace
Vice President Leni Robredo visits Barangay Culiat in Quezon City to understand how local officials, the police, civil society, and the private sector contributed to its anti-illegal drug campaign
#RespetoNaman movement launches campaign vs gender-based violence
The #RespetoNaman anniversary commemoration features an 18-day campaign to end violence against women by further educating Filipinos on gender-based violence issues
What case to file vs arrested vape users? ‘Wala,’ admits PNP
Asked why cops should arrest vape users if they will not file a case, police OIC Lieutenant General Archie Gamboa says, ‘Just to implement the directive of the President’
IN PHOTOS: The 4th nationwide earthquake drill of 2019
The 4th National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill aims to evaluate the effectiveness of local governments' contingency plans and protocols in relation to earthquake scenarios and other similar events
Cambodia launches online disinformation campaign to repress opposition groups
Cambodia National Rescue Party co-founder Sam Rainsy's return to the country brings authorities to mischaracterize his statements and release over 30 seemingly forced 'confessions' from his supporters
UK election campaign hots up on Brexit day that never was
Ahead of an election rally in London, veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn attacks Boris Johnson's 'born-to-rule Conservatives' who he says are only interested in protecting 'the privileged few'
#2030Now: #RespetoNaman campaign hopes to shine a light on gender-based violence
'This campaign is not just about women.... It's about the entire nation. It's about calling for respect in so many different ways,' says SPARK! Program Manager Kassandra Barnes
WATCH: DOT partners with Jollibee for food-centric tourism campaign
'We believe that one of the best ways to explore the Philippines and experience the country's culture is through our numerous and unique food offerings,' says Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat
Banned at home but thriving abroad: China's social media campaign
The two platforms – neither of which is legally accessible in China – say they are turning off accounts they believe are linked to a government campaign to spread disinformation
WATCH: BTS leads UNICEF's #EndViolence campaign
The K-pop group stars in a campaign launched on International Friendship Day
How much did Senate bets spend, receive in 2019 election campaign?
(UPDATED) Mar Roxas and Bong Go are the biggest spenders and have received the highest amounts of contributions in 2019, based on Statements of Contributions and Expenditures available so far
What is it like to have timeless, #WalangIwanan friendships?
Times may change but some things, like friendships, will always stay the same
Bam Aquino's reelection loss: A case of miscalculation?
(3rd UPDATE) When Bam Aquino hinged his campaign on the failures of the TRAIN law, he failed to take into account that President Duterte's popularity had recovered from that, says political scientist Gene Pilapil
From experimental to essential? Social media in the 2019 elections
'We were very much focused on Facebook in the last elections. But now candidates are more diversified, having specific content per platform,' says a global digital media specialist
On election day, sample ballots still flood precincts
Campaigning is prohibited on election day, but that didn't stop supporters from distributing sample ballots for their bets
[OPINYON] Pakibulong... sa mga wala pang iboboto
Higit sa youth vote, ang pinakamahalagang magagawa isang araw bago ang eleksiyon ay youth campaign – kailangang padaluyin ang paghahangad sa pagbabago
[OPINION] The clash of ideals and businesses during campaign
'A candidate may look good, have the most posters and advertisements, some might even entertain by dancing on television, but always bear in mind what that politician stands for'
[OPINION] Reality check on Otso Diretso’s volunteer-driven campaign
Is ‘all out, all heart’ enough?
'Widow candidate' tradition in Philippines' deadly polls
In taking over her husband's candidacy, widow Gertrudes Batocabe was among at least half a dozen women standing in for their slain husbands this year – a long tradition in the Philippines' notoriously deadly politics
Campaign Convos: Ang bili sa Sugbo sa nasudnong piniliay
Kada kampanya, balik-balik ra ang mga kandidato sa lalawigan sa Sugbo aron pangulitawhan ang mga Sugbuanon. Ngano kaha? Paminawa ang podcast diri.
Gender equality advocates to launch campaign to end violence against LGBTQ+
PRESS RELEASE: #EndRainbow violence is a movement that aims to increase the public's awareness on the lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer rights to promote acceptance and eliminate stigma
#STEMpowering campaign completes pilot run
PRESS RELEASE: Girls from 52 schools in Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro participate in career caravans and mentoring and training sessions
Campaign Convos Podcast: Can Grace Poe keep her lead?
Independent candidate Grace Poe has consistently topped senatorial surveys, with just one other reelectionist seen as challenging her front-runner status. Reporter Aika Rey tells us about her 2019 campaign.
How much do you need to become senator?
On average, senatorial candidates each spend around P107 million for their campaigns
[OPINYON] Homestretch
Ilang araw na lang, pipili muli tayo sa, aminin na natin, limitadong pamimilian ng maglilingkod (o mananamantala, depende sa pananaw mo) sa bayan
Campaign Convos: The problem of the Opposition
Aside from lack of funds and low ranking in pre-election surveys, the opposition also has to deal with problems rooted in the political and ideological differences of its candidates
Campaign Convos: Anthony del Rosario on HNP's 2022 plans, locking horns with Alvarez
In this election podcast, Rappler speaks with Hugpong ng Pagbabago secretary-general and Davao del Norte Governor Anthony del Rosario
Crowdfunding can level candidates' campaign spending – election lawyer
But election lawyer Emil Marañon III says crowdfunding initiatives aren't easily doable under the Philippines' election laws
Campaign Convos Podcast: Skip the gimmicks, we assess senatorial candidates based on platform
What if we judged a senatorial candidate purely based on their platform and advocacies? Rappler campaign reporters skip the gimmicks and drama to discuss what senatorial bets are promising.
Duterte: Suspend 18 immigration personnel for 'extorting' from Koreans
Immigration bureau personnel allegedly tell Korean nationals they are 'fundraising' for the senatorial campaign of former Duterte aide Bong Go
Ifugao candidate uses fresh cabbage in campaign 'poster'
This is probably the most nutritious election campaign material this year
[OPINION] Is it time to amend the Philippines’ campaign finance law?
If we want elections where the playing field is truly even, and where the deserving yet poor candidates have a real fighting chance, the thrust should be in the strict monitoring of campaign spending
