WATCH: Rappler marks #ADecadeofCourage

MANILA, Philippines – Rappler will be marking 10 years of operations on January 7, 2022.

As we turn 10, we look back at our past to find the courage to continue treading onwards. Dubbed #ADecadeofCourage, Rappler’s virtual anniversary celebration will feature a series of discussions that reflect our three pillars for the past decade: journalism, technology, and community. 

Aside from panel discussions, the anniversary special will showcase performances from renowned Filipino artists and bands.

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#ADecadeofCourage: A Rappler anniversary special

Keynote address by Rappler CEO and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa

Live Jam featuring Noel Cabangon

JOURNALISM

Panel discussion – Journalism Past & Present: The evolution of independent media in the Philippines
with Marites Vitug (Editor-at-Large, Rappler), Leloy Claudio (Professor, University of California – Berkeley), and Carmela Fonbuena (Executive Director, PCIJ)
Moderated by Glenda Gloria (Executive Editor, Rappler)

Live Jam featuring Cheats

TECHNOLOGY

Panel discussion – Technology Past & Present: The future of online news
with Chay Hofileña (Managing Editor, Rappler), Julie Posetti (Global Director of Research, International Center for Journalists), and Irene Jay Liu (Google News Lab Lead, APAC)
Moderated by Gelo Gonzales (Tech Editor, Rappler)

Live Jam featuring Ruby Ibarra

COMMUNITY

Panel discussion – Community Past & Present: Using technology for social good
with Gemma Mendoza (Head of Digital Strategy, Rappler), Jules Guiang (Head of Community, Rappler), and Leni Velasco (Secretary-General, DAKILA)
Moderated by Stacy de Jesus (Former Head of Community, Rappler) 

Recognition of Rappler Service Awardees

A Toast to Rappler

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Catch our anniversary celebration on Rappler on Friday, January 7, at 6 pm, Philippine time. Ahead of the event, you can check out this series of essays written by Rapplers and former Rapplers on their experiences and learnings the past decade. – Rappler.com