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The Aquino Years
What was Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III like as a president, leader, and crisis manager? Which policies and decisions succeeded and failed in achieving his vision of “Daang Matuwid”? Rappler presents The Aquino Years, a collection of previously published stories on the Aquino admin written by Rappler reporters, contributors, and editors.
A Perfect Storm
A Perfect Storm – Haiyan and Other Disasters in the Philippines is a compilation of stories of tragedy, resilience, and hope. With climate change as the new normal, this compilation puts the spotlight on a post-Yolanda Philippines, with hopes that the lessons from 6 years ago will help the country brace for the storms to come.
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