Movers for Facts

31/01/2025

30/01/2025

LOOK: Movers for Facts Luzon graced the Talingkas: Emerging Nagueños for Informed Progress with the theme “Building a Community Where Facts Thrive,” on January 29 at Sta. Event Center, Sta. Cruz, Naga City, initiated by the Naga City Scholars Guild - NCSG through its president Rhenz Ricky Siazon.

Present in the event were Movers Ellen Nicole Vergara, Emmanuel Salting, Kim Arrol de Guzman, John Kelly Alpapara, Dan Christian Avila, Reinnard Balonzo, and Allen Marc De Jesus. Messages from Rappler’s Community Lead Pia Ranada and Thorsten Karg of DW Akademie Project Manager Digital Resilience and Dialogue South Asia Southeast Asia.

The Talingkas initiative is in partnership with Rappler, Facts First PH, DW Akademie, and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.

27/01/2025

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒

Don’t miss the chance to meet the inspiring youth leaders of 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧!

These pioneering cohorts from Movers for Facts, the trainers' training program initiated by Rappler in partnership with Facts First PH, Deutsche Welle Akademie, and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, will help amplify the fight for truth.

We are thrilled to welcome these esteemed guests as part of this significant initiative, inspiring and equipping the to tackle the challenges of the digital era. Together, we aim to cultivate an informed, responsible electorate and champion the pursuit of truth!

Learn more about the Movers for Facts Luzon here: https://tinyurl.com/MoversForFacts
About the Talingkas initiative here: https://tinyurl.com/TalingkasInitiative

Together, let us take bold steps to shape a more informed and responsible society and build a progressive and truthful future for the Philippines.









Photos by Ivy Faye Yano, Luna Committee

26/01/2025

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒

As part of our commitment to empowering youth through Media and Information Literacy (MIL), we are thrilled to introduce our esteemed resource speakers for 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 with the theme “𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆.”

We are excited to have these distinguished speakers join us in this important initiative, engaging and empowering the youth of today to navigate the complexities of information in our digital age. Together, we will work towards building a responsible electorate and upholding the truth!

See you on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝐏𝐌 at 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Words by Xavier Ignacio, Miranda Committee
Photos by Ivy Faye Yano, Luna Committee

25/01/2025

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Join us in standing strong against disinformation as we work together for a progressive and truthful Philippines. Every voice matters in building a society where facts prevail, and truth leads the way. Let’s empower each other and shape the future we deserve!

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𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨 𝐀𝐤𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐨!

As fake news spreads rapidly on social media, taking a stand against disinformation is vital. With the 2025 Philippine elections approaching, being informed is our duty to secure a better future. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) empowers us to evaluate information, uphold truth, and build a responsible electorate.

I, (name), a 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨, am not letting any moment slip by without taking a stand against disinformation. I am committed to building a community where facts thrive, knowing that the fight isn’t achieved by recognizing fake news alone, but through active community engagement, responsible media consumption, and collective efforts to uphold truth and transparency.

Join us in 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, with the theme “𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆,” on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Together, let us take bold steps to shape a more informed and responsible society. I am ready to be informed about building a progressive and truthful future for the Philippines.

25/01/2025

What is 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬 initiative? 🔍

The 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 is a youth-centered program aimed at combating disinformation and promoting truth through Media and Information Literacy (MIL), which aims to empower us to evaluate information, uphold truth, and build a responsible electorate.

Rooted in the foundation of the Movers for Facts program of Rappler, Facts First PH, Deutsche Welle Akademie, and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the project re-echoes the insights and strategies shared by 15 youth leaders from across Luzon, which also took place in Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao, and other countries in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and Indonesia.

With the theme “𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆,” Talingkas empowers the Iskolars kan Ciudad with the knowledge and tools to uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability. It also emphasizes the critical role of media literacy in fostering informed voting decisions and ensuring the public has access to credible information during the 2025 Philippine elections.

Join us on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 to meet our esteemed guest!

Together, we can foster an environment where informed decisions and authentic information shape our society.









Words by Hara Elumir, Public Relations Officer
Photos by Kyla Botalon, Luna Committee

24/01/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨 𝐀𝐤𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐨!

In a time where disinformation distorts history and manipulates public opinion, especially during elections, critical truth-telling is vital. The 2025 Philippine elections challenge young people to become truth-tellers and agents of transformation. As digital propaganda spreads, and informed individuals must uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Join us in 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, with the theme “𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆,” on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

This initiative is in partnership with 𝘙𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘏, 𝘋𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦, 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺, and the 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘶𝘻𝘰𝘯.

For 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, visit this link:

https://tinyurl.com/Talingkas-Pre-Registation
https://tinyurl.com/Talingkas-Pre-Registation
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Photo by Niño Martin, Luna Committee

28/12/2024

Congratulations, Mover John Kelly Alpapara! 🤩

An informational Facebook video series, 'Miles in Love,' by Mover John Kelly Alpapara and student publication The Stateans is watched 1.5 million times and garners thousands of reactions

12/12/2024

Here’s a compilation of the creative multimedia campaigns produced by seven youth leaders from Camarines Sur and Laguna, trained by Rappler and DW Akademie on promoting media literacy and critical-thinking

18/11/2024

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | Following the tremendous devastation caused by Super Typhoon , which mostly affects the province of Catanduanes, numerous families, campus journalists, and individuals have experienced terrible loss and displacement.

Along with other members of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines-Bicol, The Naga Collegian (TNC) humbly requests your assistance and in-kind contributions to support their communities in the face of hardship.

The donation drive is focused on gathering both cash and in-kind contributions to assist our fellow journalists and their families who have been severely affected by the calamity.

This initiative not only aims to provide immediate relief but also to help them rebuild their lives.

The following donation channels where you can extend your help for those in need are the following:

GCash: Reinnard Balonzo (09451040691)

Landbank: Reinnard Balonzo (0676095519)

Every donation will go directly to the individuals and families affected by the typhoon.

Together, let us rebuild our community to keep the flames burning so that even the most devastating storm cannot withstand its light.

Photo courtesy: College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Bicol (CEGP) page

17/11/2024

𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀

Super Typhoon Pepito has devastated Bicol, particularly Catanduanes, leaving many campus journalists and their families displaced. Despite the chaos, our guild members have bravely continued reporting and participating in relief efforts to aid their communities.

We urgently need your help to support our affected colleagues. Your donations will provide:

- Immediate relief to displaced campus journalists, their families, and their communities.
- Essential resources for continued reporting and community aid.

Donation Channels:

1. GCash: Reinnard Balonzo (09451040691)
2. Landbank: Reinnard Balonzo (0676095519)

Rest assured that all donations will directly benefit affected campus journalists and their communities.

Join us in delivering aid to Catanduanes in the coming days.

Via College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Bicol Official page