[Newsbreak Chats] 2020 | 2021: The best and the worst

Bookmark this page to catch the discussion on Thursday 4 pm, December 17!

Many may want to forget 2020 for obvious reasons. Many lives were lost and many lives, too, were drastically changed as the world did battle with the coronavirus pandemic. That battle has not been won.

In the Philippines, the unprecedented health crisis further highlighted the flaws and misplaced priorities of President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration.

While the nation is among the list of countries badly hit by the virus, Duterte and his allies went on their usual attacks on dissent and democracy. Disinformation remains rampant as well.

On Thursday, December 17, the Newsbreak team sits down to look back at the year that was, and anticipates the best and worst-case scenarios for the coming year.

The discussion with multimedia reporters Pia Ranada, Camille Elemia, Sofia Tomacruz, and news editor Paterno Esmaquel II will be moderated by managing editor Chay Hofileña.

Join us on Thursday afternoon for the discussion. Let us know in the comments below or tag us on Twitter (@newsbreakph) if you have any questions! – Rappler.com

Watch all Newsbreak Chats in 2020:

• January: Growing role of women in jihad
• February: Will ABS-CBN survive Duterte?
• March: The Philippines in the time of coronavirus
• April: Is the Duterte gov’t doing enough to fight COVID-19?
• May: Doing journalism under lockdown
• June: Power, fear, and a pandemic in Duterte’s 4th year
• July: Duterte’s SONA 2020 and beyond
• August: Killings and protests during a pandemic
• September: Will the economy, PhilHealth, and Duque survive the pandemic?
• October: When state agents promote disinformation
• November: Killings during a pandemic, lies, misogyny after disasters