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Rappler+ is the premium membership program of Rappler. With facts and truth being challenged in today’s evolving world, Rappler+ brings together a community of curious and passionate people who seek to understand more and make a difference by supporting good journalism.
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The Aquino Years
a collection of previously published stories on the Aquino administration written by Rappler reporters, contributors, and editors.
Perfect Storm: Haiyan and Other Disasters in the Philippines
a compilation of some of Rappler’s stories from the last 6 years – stories of tragedy, resilience, and hope.
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The Aquino Years
What was Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III like as a president, leader, and crisis manager? Which policies and decisions succeeded and failed in achieving his vision of “Daang Matuwid”? Rappler presents The Aquino Years, a collection of previously published stories on the Aquino admin written by Rappler reporters, contributors, and editors.
A Perfect Storm
A Perfect Storm – Haiyan and Other Disasters in the Philippines is a compilation of stories of tragedy, resilience, and hope. With climate change as the new normal, this compilation puts the spotlight on a post-Yolanda Philippines, with hopes that the lessons from 6 years ago will help the country brace for the storms to come.
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