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Gaby Baizas
Verified
Digital Forensics Researcher, Rappler
Philippines
Beats
Biography
Gaby is a journalist, writer, and researcher who studies social media trends, online culture, disinformation, and related issues.
Online Culture , Social Media , Disinformation , Propaganda
Baby/toddler stuff, Apple products.
Content
By Gaby Baizas| Rappler Verified MANILA, Philippines – Elections in Pasig City have heated up online between the camps of reelectionist Mayor Vico Sotto and the businesswoman running to unseat him, Sarah Discaya. And the heat is fueled both by human and machine. But first, a lookback. In the past, Sotto reprimanded an officer from the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard General Contractor and Development Corporation (SGGCDC) for proceeding with a building’s construction without a permit.
By Gaby Baizas| Rappler Verified In a functioning democracy, criticizing those in power is a healthy way of keeping your leaders in check. It’s a way for governments and institutions to get a better understanding of what needs fixing, and how they can serve their constituents better. It’s also common for critics to be met with some pushback. But for women politicians in the Philippines, criticizing the government can make you a target for gendered attacks. Intimate relationships — real or imagined — are put under a microscope.
By Gaby Baizas| Rappler Verified MANILA, Philippines — Economics professor and former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed a cyber libel complaint against blogger Sass Sasot over “malicious, demeaning, and defamatory imputations” in a post on Facebook. Magno filed the complaint on Tuesday, March 25, at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. “Like many others, I have been the subject of malicious imputations and wrongs by Ms. Sasot.
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