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Dwight De Leon
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Congressional Reporter, Rappler
Quezon City, Mimaropa
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Biography
Philippine-based journalist with background in television newsroom management and radio broadcast production. Presently filing multimedia reports on the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., national politics, and the electoral process for Rappler.
Congress politics elections
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By Dwight De Leon Verified| Rappler Verified Clemente Berberabe and his allies started the holiday on April 9 making the rounds at an impoverished neighborhood in Batangas City. In their house-to-house campaign, he shook every hand he could find, while telling residents an ambitious pitch — that it’s time for a change in the city government. “Please give us a chance,” the mayoral aspirant would tell voters. It’s a big ask in a city that has constant physical reminders of one family’s decades-long rule.
By Dwight De Leon Verified| Rappler Verified The House impeached Vice President Sara Duterte in February, but because it did so on the last day of session before a months-long break, the timing raised an important question on whether the Senate can hold a trial even when Congress is on recess. So is there a workaround? Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon lays out the opposing views of legal experts in this video.
By Dwight De Leon Verified| Rappler Verified When Rappler mounted an election town hall in Bacoor, one candidate for councilor in the neighboring city of Dasmariñas walked in, asked organizers if he could speak, and, without a missing a beat, said that the number one issue that residents of his hometown are grappling with is water outage. “It has become a major problem up to now because of the way PrimeWater is managing things. They even call it ‘Crime Water,’ sorry to say.
Company Info
Rappler
Rappler is a Philippine online news website that launched in January 2012, founded by a group of journalists and businessmen. It is operated by Rappler, Inc., which is primarily owned by Rappler Holdings Corporation. The company is recognized for being one of the few media organizations in the Philippines owned entirely by journalists. Rappler offers a variety of services, including news coverage, features, and investigative journalism. Its advocacy arm, MovePH, focuses on social and community development initiatives. The platform also includes Newsbreak for in-depth reporting, a Mood Meter to gauge reader reactions, and a fact-checking service in partnership with Facebook. Additionally, Rappler has a membership program called Rappler+, which provides exclusive content and events for subscribers. The website is accessible for free, catering to a diverse audience interested in news and social issues.
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
632-661-9983
Founded: 2011