[Be The Good] Two events next week at the Rappler Civic Hub

This is how we show up for our readers, our partners, and the communities impacted by the stories we cover. We hope you can be part of it. Two in-person events are scheduled at the Rappler Civic Hub on September 10 and 11, focusing on public interest issues: school violence and the wealth of former House speaker Martin Romualdez. The first event, 'Civic Circles,' aims to address campus violence through discussions and workshops, while the second event will provide insights into the investigation of Romualdez's wealth and on public works corruption allegations. Both events are designed to promote community engagement and accountability, with opportunities for participation both in-person and online. This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors. Hello! If you’re based in Luzon like me, you’ve likely had to deal with floods, interminable rain, and canceled activities in the past few days. Here’s to hoping for fair weather ahead, not least because of two events we’re holding at the Rappler Civic Hub on September 10 and September 11. In these in-person events, we’re putting the spotlight on two public interest issues we’ve been closely following over the past months and weeks: the wealth and properties of former House speaker Martin Romualdez, and the disturbing pattern of school violence. These are two issues that have to do with accountability, and protecting communities from harms and abuses. While they are distinct topics, they present challenges that need us to work together, instead of in siloes. The events next week aim to make that happen, or at least light a spark. Both are happening in the Rappler Civic Hub in Estancia Offices in Pasig City. This is the new name we have given our newsroom, because we’ve been using it more and more, not just as an office, but as a space where our community can gather. Civic Circles: How can we keep our children and schools safe? on Thursday, September 10 | 12:30 pm to 5 pm Here are the two events next week you don’t want to miss: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group spokesperson Police Captain Wallen Arancillo, and child protection expert Dr. Princess Gairanod will headline our pilot Civic Circles. This will combine a high-level panel discussion with a hands-on workshop for key sectors and communities affected by the problem of campus violence. Hear from our panelists about ways they’re dealing with this, then be part of workshops that will connect these to needs on the ground. The goal of Civic Circles is to come up with actionable solutions that will then be amplified by Rappler and our partners. (READ: Psychologists want us to rethink what we ask about school violence) This event is free, but registration is required ahead of time due to limited space. From investigation to action: The Romualdez trail, a Rappler+ briefing on Friday, September 11 | 3 pm to 6 pm We will be livestreaming the panel discussion, so those who can’t make it in-person can contribute to the discussion through the Education chat room on the Rappler app. Download the app for free here. For our third Rappler+ event this year, our investigative researchers and reporters will bring you inside the multi-part, impact-driven investigation into former House speaker Martin Romualdez’s wealth and properties. It was President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself who announced an upcoming Ombudsman complaint against Romualdez, his own cousin, in relation to public works corruption. It was also Romualdez’s district in Leyte that got the biggest slice of public works funds in the first half of the Marcos presidency. Amid recantations of Romualdez’ bodyguards affecting the case buildup against him, this special Rappler briefing tells the story from journalists following the Romualdez money trail. Apart from our journalists, we’ve also invited anti-corruption watchdogs to talk about civil society efforts towards holding public officials accountable over the flood control mess. How can we connect the two, and go beyond? Through this much-needed conversation, we want to turn investigation into action. This event is exclusive to our Rappler+ members. Members who want to confirm attendance just need to check their email inbox for the invitation and confirmation details for this event sent last August 29. Those residing outside Metro Manila can also register to get a Zoom link, through the confirmation details in the email invitation about this event. If you wish to become a member, you can subscribe for as low as P400 a month here. Members can expect more such events throughout the year. A cheaper Rappler+ Lite subscription gets you access to all Rappler content, but not to the exclusive events. Sign up for Rappler+ membership here. Rappler+ is how our newsroom stays both independent, and alive. By becoming a member, you directly support our work and protect the integrity of the stories we tell. Do these two events interest you? Through activities like these, we hope to widen the reach and impact of our journalism and civic engagement work. This is how we show up for our readers, our partners, and the communities impacted by the stories we cover. We hope you can be part of it. – Rappler.com Be the Good is a newsletter that comes out every other Wednesday. We deliver updates straight to your inbox on how journalism and communities can work together for impact. To subscribe, follow the #FactsFirstPH movement or visit rappler.com/newsletters. How does this make you feel? Loading