Rappler's latest stories on citizens
Barangay peacekeepers kill soldier, 3 others in Basilan
A group of barangay peacekeepers attacked a soldier and CAFGU members in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, because of a 'personal grudge,' according to Joint Task Force Basilan
‘Protection, not restriction’: Group asks gov’t for clear guidelines for senior citizens
The group Seniors sa Panahon ng COVID says the current policy is 'open to misinterpretation and confusion'
CHR to DOTr: Lift 'discriminatory' train ban on senior citizens
The Commission on Human Rights reminds government agencies to consider the situations of people when implementing policies
Mayor, NBI bust illegal Chinese pharmacy in Angeles City
Angeles City officials confiscate medicines and medical products with labels in Chinese characters
All-star digital show kicks off ahead of Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones performances
Celebrities share messages and songs ahead of the music special 'One World: Together At Home Special to Celebrate COVID-19 Workers,' put together by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization
ONE Championship joins battle against virus pandemic
Asia's largest martial arts promotion partners with Global Citizen to raise funds for coronavirus relief through a digital music festival
Rappler+ Webinar: Monitoring gov't funds to fight the coronavirus
Via Zoom at 10 am on April 17
A doctor's advice for older persons in the time of the coronavirus
'Share your wisdom and good counsel. You have much to contribute during this crisis.'
Meet Jollibee's senior and differently-abled service crew
You may find them working at company-owned branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Burger King, and Red Ribbon in Manila and Pasay
Manila requires fast food restaurants to hire seniors, PWDs
Under the ordinance, senior citizens, differently-abled persons, and PWDs 'will not be assigned tasks that are hazardous to their health or beyond their physical limitations or capabilities'
Group urges public to donate usable clothes to evacuees
'Let us treat the survivors with dignity,' says the Citizens' Disaster Response Center after photos of evacuees wearing donated school and work uniforms make the rounds on social media
Devotion ‘to the last breath’: Senior citizens brave Traslacion 2020
They tell Rappler they will join the annual procession as long as they have the strength for it, until their last breath
Francisco Datol Jr returns as Senior Citizens congressman
The House allows Francisco Datol Jr to take his oath after the Comelec issues a certificate of proclamation to the Senior Citizens party-list group
Cayetano, House leaders ask Comelec to proclaim Duterte Youth, Senior Citizens
(UPDATED) Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon slams the House resolution, saying it 'encroaches' on the poll body's independence
China pushes higher 'moral quality' for its citizens
The texts urge citizens to avoid pornography and vulgarity online, and follow correct etiquette when raising the flag or singing the national anthem
Group transfers graft complaints vs BCDA exec from PACC to Ombudsman
(UPDATED) Citizens Crime Watch says both the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission and Civil Service Commission 'seem to be acting slowly' on the anti-crime group's fight against corruption
Manila seniors get P800 yearly birthday gift under new ordinance
When the gift is given in kind, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno says they will hand senior citizens birthday cakes. Sounds familiar? It's because Moreno got the idea from the Binays of Makati.
Queen and Adam Lambert rock festival urging foreign aid
The band are among the artists and actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Alicia Keys who appeared at the Global Citizen Festival
Group files graft, usurpation of authority complaints vs BCDA exec
Citizens Crime Watch files a complaint before the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission
Military taps sardine fishing crews as 'reserve force' in Sulu Sea
Crews of two major canned sardine companies have been armed and trained as 'special CAFGU' to guard the waters off the Zamboanga Peninsula, says the military
[OPINION] Is the Philippines ready for its 'graying' population?
By the time the Philippines becomes an aging society, more elderly people will be needing support from the government, and not just from their families
Singapore PM threatens online editor with libel
Singapore is admired worldwide for its economic prosperity, but its leaders are criticized for curbs on civil rights, including using libel suits to silence critics
2 million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list
(UPDATED) Only those who can demonstrate that they or their forebears were in India before 1971 could be included in the list
Isko Moreno, fast food chains sign pact to employ seniors, PWDs
Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich commit to employ 2 senior citizens and one person with disability for each of their branches in Manila
Makati residents 90-99 years old to get P10,000 cash gift yearly
To be qualified for this benefit, the senior citizens will also have to be Blu Card holders for at least 5 years
COA tells DSWD to clean list of social pension beneficiaries
The Commission on Audit calls on the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure that only qualified beneficiaries are under its Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens
New law creates National Commission of Senior Citizens
All the members of the new commission must be at least 60 years old at the time of their appointment
CAFGU member killed, 4 wounded in Basilan Abu Sayyaf attack
Authorities say CAFGU Active Auxillaries member Norman Aramal was on his post rendering duty when he was attacked by an Abu Sayyaf Group led by Pasil Bayali
Cherie Gil wins first Gawad Urian for role in 'Citizen Jake'
The actress dedicates the award to Filipino women
Namfrel hits Comelec for 'preventable' mishaps in 2019 polls
'Budget allocation for Philippine elections is always adequate.... The preparations are guided by an election calendar. As the young people would say, 'Anyare?'" asks Namfrel
Comelec says Namfrel aware of transmission router
Commission on Elections Spokesman James Jimenez says Namfrel was in the meeting where this was approved unanimously
Do PWDs, senior citizens have access to special polling places?
Some PWDs and senior citizens are still denied of their right to vote in designated special polling places
Namfrel concerned over election violence, irregularities
Various problems were reported by the poll watchdog, which has over 25,000 volunteers nationwide.
IN PHOTOS: Senior citizens, PWDs vote in accessible polling places
Emergency Accessible Polling Place makes the voting process more accessible and easier for PWDs, senior citizens, and heavily pregnant women
Comelec 'surprised' over Namfrel rejection to be its citizen arm
'Perhaps the thinking of the Namfrel council now is different from the past councils. But we will proceed, perhaps with another partner,' says Comelec Commissioner Luie Guia
Namfrel rejects Comelec accreditation to become its citizen arm for May polls
Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia says the group declined the poll body's accreditation after it did not get approval to access data it needed for open election data website
Poll watchdogs ask SC to compel Comelec to issue voting receipts
The petitioners also ask the Supreme Court to void the Comelec ban on the use of digital cameras and cellular phones during the election process, and even after the close of polls
How elections are made accessible to PWDs and senior citizens
The law may be in place, but much more should be done to make elections accessible to all
[OPINION] Inclusive elections in May 2019? Let's manage expectations
'Government response to access issues must be holistic and decisive; Otherwise the same issues will keep resurfacing every 3 years'
Rappler trains citizen journalists ahead of 2019 elections
Twenty core Movers from across the Philippines will be part of Rappler's coverage of the 2019 Philippine elections
QC establishments to provide courtesy seats for PWDs, pregnant women, seniors
Private establishments that fail to implement the new policy will face fines and business permit suspension or revocation
Texas senior's Holiday Inn retirement plan goes viral
Thousands share a man from Houston's detailed cheaper plan to retire in a Holiday Inn hotel than in a nursing home
Final public screening of 'Citizen Jake' set ahead of People Power anniversary
The film, starring Atom Araullo, is director Mike de Leon's commentary on the country's current political and social realities
Senate approves bill creating National Commission of Senior Citizens
Under Senate Bill No. 2159, the commission is mandated to promote and protect the rights of the elderly
Makati City spends P30M as of September this year for free movies of seniors, PWDs
All in all, Makati earmarks P40 million in 2018 for free movie tickets
COSE honors outstanding seniors at the 28th Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
PRESS RELEASE: The 10 awardees for 2018 have contributed to causes on environment conservation, human rights, cultural preservation, urban poor housing, education, HIV/AIDS, and the elderly
Marawi City votes in special barangay, SK elections
(UPDATED) Election watchdogs report irregularities and a few poll-related incidents in some areas in the conduct of the village and youth council polls
DFA eyes scrapping oath-taking fee for dual citizens
'This is one of the disincentives for our compatriots to become Filipino citizens,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
'Citizen Jake' pulled out from Cinemalaya 2018 lineup
The producers of the movie did not give a reason for the pullout
Group offers P1-M bounty for leads on Liza Maza, 3 others
(3rd UPDATE) 'Is he confirming that it is GMA who is behind the revival of the case?' asks the former lawmakers' counsel, referring to lawyer Ferdinand Topacio's involvement in the effort
