#CourageON: How do you define impact in 2026?

This year has been eventful for us here at Rappler. From the shocking arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte in March, to a most eventful coverage of the 2025 midterm elections, to the flood control scandals that rocked the nation, our newsroom has been busy all year — and these are only the highlights.

We leave no stone unturned, and this year, we have worked tirelessly to bring you the facts that you need to know. As the year comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on what the year has brought, and how our journalism and community efforts have made an impact on our readers. 

Furthermore, we want to define impact and what that means for us in the coming year. We invite you, as part of our Rappler community, to tell us what you think courage will look like in 2026.

We want to hear from you

Stories of courage are everywhere, and we want to know what you, as a loyal reader, want more of as we approach another year in the story of our nation. We are making a compilation of our community’s sentiments, and we want to hear your thoughts! 

Help us write about your communities and your top concerns. Answer any, or all, of these questions:

• What was your favorite coverage or event Rappler did this year? How did this impact you personally, or your community?
• What kind of content do you want to see more of?
• What pressing issue/s should we put more focus on for 2026?
• What communities do you want to see Rappler partner with?a
• How do you define courage for this coming 2026?

Send your answers to [email protected] until December 12, 2025. We will compile the best of your answers in our next #CourageON newsletter which will come out on December 19, 2025.

Give the gift of courage 

Everything we did this year was only made possible by the support and courage of our partners and the communities who stood by us. As we prepare for the coming year, we would like to ask you to continue to stand with us. 

Please consider signing up for our membership community at Rappler+ or making a contribution. These drive our investigative, training, and community efforts that define the Rappler brand of truth and civic engagement.  

If you are already a Rappler+ member, thank you!

You may also want to give the gift of courage to someone you know. Want to gift a year-long membership to someone for the coming year? Email us at [email protected].

Help us define courage and impact this 2026. Hope to hear from you!