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2013 is a year of destruction and death, of long-simmering rebellions erupting into open violence. It is the year of Filipinos rising, and of government responding.
While technology empowered us, it also destroyed our confidence in governments, and sometimes in each other.
It’s a year of growth for the Philippines, capped by a crisis of leadership.
It’s a year of endings and beginnings.
Pork Tales: A story of corruption
An interactive on one of the most explosive stories of the year. Explore how it began, the cast of characters, the Napoleses’ wealth, how the pork barrel scam works, and what all these mean for the 2016 presidential elections.
Top 10 stories behind the moods of 2013
The top moods of 2013 are happy, angry, inspired and sad – chosen by readers and viewers using Rappler’s patented user engagement model
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Insta-2013: The year in 15 seconds
From soundbites on corruption to messages of hope, watch the Philippines’ best 15-second clips this year
Gutter politics: The worst catfights of 2013
Who cares about elections, a corruption scandal, and the world’s worst typhoon? Politicians took black propaganda, catfights, and politicking to an all-time low.
Laws approved, vetoed by PNoy in 2013
Here are notable laws that Aquino approved in 2013, and some measures he vetoed due to some provisions he found questionable.
In Memoriam: Newsmakers who passed away in 2013
Some of them were champions in their respective fields, heroes in their loved ones’ eyes. Some played key roles in major controversies, at the receiving end of the nation’s ire. Some sparked debates nationwide, directing attention to pressing issues.
5 roadblocks that PH education hurdled in 2013
What set back reform efforts in Philippine education? Some of them were beyond the control of schools and the government.
Grading Aquino: Climate change action needs improvement
Yolanda won’t be the last. There will be more ferocious storms. What has the Aquino gov’t done to prepare PH for climate change’s destructive impacts?
5 leaps in 2013 that make PH education promising
From K to 12 to the collective awareness of the prospects of ASEAN 2015, here are 5 leaps the country has made in education this 2013
Q and A: What senators make of ‘crazy, toxic 2013’
Senators whose stories defined 2013 assess the year that was, and what’s next for their troubled institution.
Aquino’s long political honeymoon is over
The squeaky clean image of President Benigno Aquino III and the promise of his Daang Matuwid campaign have been eroded. The public realizes that corrupt politicians remain in power under his watch.
2013: Ten citizens’ stories that moved us
We revisit the 10 most moving stories of challenges, heroes, and community engagement
#BalikBayan 2013: Stories from the diaspora
#BalikBayan remembers 10 stories about how Filipinos shaped the world in 2013
Filipinos were mostly concerned about the rising costs of goods and services
Hit like ton of BRICS: 2013 tough year for emerging markets
Emerging markets had a tough year in 2013, hit by slow growth, market instability, and social unrest that have worried investors, though some analysts say the fear is overblown
PH economy in 2013: Wins and losses
Here are the biggest stories about the Philippine economy in 2013 – what has been achieved and what else needs to be done
The world in 2013: Chaos, disruption, surprises
The world took a crazy, chaotic ride in 2013, with conflicts, leaks, surprises, and even a government shutting down for 16 days
New Year’s resolutions: The Pope Francis list
The Pope gives us practical advice – from gossip to purchases to marriage
Land, sea, and air: 2013’s transport disasters
Untimely events across the globe where human engineering wasn’t enough to keep people, property, and natural resources safe
From your cells to Mars: 2013’s top science stories
With countless discoveries and stories, what were the most interesting and groundbreaking? We ask the Mind Movers of The Mind Museum
Notable natural disasters of 2013
Explore this interactive map to learn where Mother Nature’s wrath struck hardest
2013 in green: Top 10 PH environmental news
From devastated coral reefs to renewable energy, 2013 was a roller coaster ride for Mother Nature, to say the least
Asia’s year in space triggers applause, worry
The long string of feats reflects the growing financial clout and prowess of Asia’s foremost economies
5 tech trends worth watching out for in 2014
3D printing, Bitcoin, and free online courses and textbooks are among them
TechRap: Top tech moments of 2013
Instagram, Twitter, short videos, Youtube, Facebook, smartphones, gaming, gadgets
2013: When Filipinos dazzled the world
For beauty pageant enthusiasts, 2013 will be most remembered as the year when we reigned
Celebrity weddings that made us fall in love in 2013
Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup and businessman model Lloyd Lee are just the latest celebrity couple to tie the knot this year
Showbiz 2013: Rape, respect, and the deadly juice cleanse
‘I can buy you, your friends, and this club!’ This and other lines fit for television drama that celebrities said in 2013
‘Lipatan’: Celebrities who transferred networks in 2013
There were at least 14 Pinoy showbiz celebrities – a mix of veteran actors and up-and-coming stars – who switched TV networks in 2013
Sports in 2013: Stories of resiliency
Misfortunes struck, comebacks were mounted, and history was made in the last 365 days. Look back on the biggest sports stories.
Glorious fights, astonishing upsets, rising stars, and the return of an icon made 2013 a year to remember for boxing
Rappler Social Media Awards 2013
It’s that time of the year again! We’ve put together a list of celebrities, films, and more that made it big on social media this year.
Rappler walks you through the 10 most unforgettable topics in the Philippines Trends list for 2013.
It was a year of memes, fandoms, and radical changes in the microblogging site
Top 10 Facebook moments of 2013
Besides being the usual vessel for comedy and controversy, it was also the source for one of the most significant offline gatherings in the country.
Top 10 Youtube moments of 2013
Youtube had a busy year as usual. Check out Rappler’s picks for 2013’s top videos, from the ridiculous to the dead-serious.
Notable natural disasters of 2013
Explore this interactive map to learn where Mother Nature’s wrath struck hardest
Pork Tales: A story of corruption
An interactive on one of the most explosive stories of the year. Explore how it began, the cast of characters, the Napoleses’ wealth, how the pork barrel scam works, and what all these mean for the 2016 presidential elections.
Project Agos
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
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