Rappler's latest stories on activism
[OPINION] Defiance as a moral obligation
'Jesus, in the Gospel, said that if a hand causes you to sin, it has to be cut off. This means that things that enable immorality have to be fought and abolished.'
[OPINION] Activism as a call from Christianity
'Calling our aid charity posits a hierarchy between you and the ones you choose to help'
Facebook's Manage Activity tool lets you delete old posts in bulk
Facebook’s new Manage Activity tool can help you easily filter, delete, or archive multiple posts at a time.
[OPINION] The problem with cancel culture, virtue signaling, and everything in between
'If we only limit ourselves to half the conversation, the revolution will only be half-finished'
Hong Kong leader accuses U.S. of 'double standards' over protests
(UPDATED) Both Chinese and Hong Kong officials seize on the unrest gripping the US in their propaganda drive to justify their own crackdown on pro-democracy protests and the national security law plans
[OPINION] Christians can do more than protest
'It is easy for anyone to call on protest if he has the social safety nets when social unrest arises. But what about the poor?'
[OPINION] Should Christians protest?
'Some Christians today say that Jesus had nothing to do with politics. He criticized religious leaders but not the political ones, they reason. But this is a distorted reading of the Bible.'
[OPINION] What I learned from Anakpawis
'[Peasant organizations] do not teach 'anti-government propaganda;' they organize seminars, workshops, and discussions about issues that not a lot of institutions dare think about
[OPINION] Where should academics stand in times of injustice?
'My deepest resentment and indignation is reserved for scholars and self-proclaimed experts who spin and twist academic knowledge to legitimize and validate oppression'
[OPINION] Pens and placards: On campus journalists as student activists
'To be an activist does not require one to be physically present in rallies and street protests. It can be done through the formidable power of the written word.'
[OPINION] Campus militarization: Imagined or real?
'It was disturbing how the army made the extreme argument that when you criticize your government, you are against it'
[OPINION] Do you believe in 'quiet activism?'
'I realized that activism does not always need to be performed publicly, that some kinds of activism are not obvious'
[OPINION] Activists take care of our rights, but who takes care of our activists?
Activists want to be reassured that their physical, emotional, and mental well-being also matters
[OPINION] Confessions of a former rah-rah activist
'I realized being an activist never really dies even when you leave the movement'
[OPINION] I used to hate activists, until I became one
'I remember rolling my eyes every time I'd hear protesters chanting. I hated all of it. I was so annoyed.'
[OPINION] The truth in placards: Why activists are not a nuisance
'You know it’s right to junk rice liberalization when you've encountered a farmer who won't eat with you, for fear that she might get used to eating 3 times a day'
[OPINION] Activism is not a waste of time
'Yes, the road to freedom will be filled with inconveniences and sacrifices, but the rewards that lie ahead are still worth fighting for'
[OPINION] Activism, from someone you wouldn't expect
'I used to hate protests. I used to ride that high horse without any regard for the facts on the ground.'
[OPINION] My fight is their fight: Stand with human rights defenders under attack
'The attempt on my life did not succeed, nor has it scared me off, as was the intention'
[OPINION] What does it mean to celebrate Andres Bonifacio?
Bonifacio’s Philippines, in a way, isn’t too different from ours. Bonifacio’s true legacy was that he showed us what needs to be done.
[OPINION] Duterte is making a big mistake
The human rights community exists for a reason and it will not cease to exist – even if tyrants like President Rodrigo Duterte become powerless
Voicing out: UP Visayas cheering competition a platform for creative activism
The annual cheering competition may be puzzling to those outside the University of the Philippines Visayas community but it’s become a part of this UP campus’ culture – a platform for the sharp wit of Ilonggo Iskolars ng Bayan
Vegans and animal advocates to stage protest against animal oppression
The Official Animal Rights March is happening on October 26, 12 pm at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila
First Neanderthal activity found on Greek island – study
'Until now, the earliest known location on Naxos was the Cave of Zas, dated to 7,000 years ago. We have extended the history of the island by 193,000 years,' anthropologist Tristan Carter says
Greta Thunberg wins Amnesty's highest human rights award
Greta Thunberg gets a standing ovation from students at The George Washington University where the ceremony was held
Human-like neural activity detected in lab grown mini brains
The so-called 'cerebral organoids' or mini-brains derived from adult stem cells have been around for a decade or so but have never previously developed functional neural networks
[OPINION] Activism as the foundation of the university
The truth that we uncover in the university reveals a dying planet, an unequal social order, persistent poverty and universal hunger, unjust war and violence, bigotry and discrimination, intolerance and hate
CHR reminds government: Activism is a right
Commission on Human Rights spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia says automatically linking expression of dissent and criticism to efforts against the government is a 'very limited view of how a democracy works'
U.N. experts urged to probe killings of environmental defenders in PH
In its annual report, international watchdog Global Witness has tagged the Philippines as the most dangerous country for environmental activists
Visit these cool spots to switch up your workout
Because lifting weights and treadmills are not the only path to fitness
PH deadliest country for environmental activists in 2018 – report
Global Witness says 30 environmental activists were killed in the Philippines in 2018
LIST: 2019 Pride activities
How will you celebrate Pride? Here's a running list of activities you can do for the conclusion of Pride Month.
Pacquiao son suits up for Brent Manila in ISAC boys basketball
Despite his equally illustrious teammates, Michael Pacquiao's Brent International School Manila Lions end up fifth place
Workshops you and your kids can learn from this summer 2019
Summer's here, and so are the endless opportunities to learn new things!
Activists say Chinese police step up use of video 'confessions'
Student labor activists post new allegations online against police saying they were summoned in the past week for 'meetings' at police stations in Beijing where they were threatened with expulsion and jail
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior– study
How could the ocean's most accomplished deep-sea diver wind up with nitrogen bubbles poisoning its veins? Short answer: beaked whales – especially one species known as Cuvier's – get really, really scared.
IN PHOTOS: Thousands join Black Nazarene thanksgiving procession
The procession marks the start of the 9-day novena mass for the feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, 2019
Petron goes back-to-back in 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference
The Petron Blaze Spikers deliver another masterclass as they defeat the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Xi Jinping's schedule of activities in PH
Highlights of the Chinese President's November 20 to 21 visit to Manila include a state banquet hosted by President Rodrigo Duterte and courtesy calls by House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Senate President Vicente Sotto III
'First sunrise in years': Freed Venezuela activist arrives in Madrid
Lorent Saleh is the president of NGO Operation Freedom, which works to promote human rights, democracy, and civil liberties in Venezuela and the rest of Latin America
PNP: We're not against student activism, just taking up arms
''Yung pagsasalita naman kasi per se, hindi naman bawal eh, that's part of our freedom,' says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
AFP's red-tagging a threat to freedom of expression – artists, directors
The military claims the Communist Party of the Philippines is recruiting students through martial law film screenings on campus
SCHEDULE: 46th Martial Law anniversary protests, activities
(3rd UPDATE) Several activities are lined up for Friday, September 21, in Metro Manila and the regions to commemorate the declaration of Proclamation 1081
4,000 cops to secure September 21 activities
(UPDATED) The Philippine National Police says another 1,000 police are to remain on standby at the PNP headquarters should assistance be needed
It's almost impossible to escape Google's tracking, new study shows
An idle Android smartphone with its Chrome browser open sends data communications to Google's servers as often as 14 times an hour, according to the study
Politicians involved in murder of Brazilian activist Marielle Franco
Colleagues say the leftist politician was killed because she had angered police and underground paramilitary groups known as militias
Record 207 environmental activists killed in 2017
The Global Witness reports that Brazil was the most dangerous country for land activists in 2017 with 57 killed, while the Philippines accounted for 48
Customs chief Lapeña suspends 5 BOC officers in Cagayan de Oro
Using fake papers, over a hundred containers are released from the Mindanao International Container Terminal in the past 6 months
Staying home on a long weekend?
Here are ways to keep yourself entertained if you’re chilling at home
School shooter video game draws criticism, gets taken down
The game, 'Active Shooter,' is taken down from the Steam platform, with the developer and publisher also axed from the service
