John Nery
@jnerynewsstand.bsky.social
Journalist/lecturer/author. Host, “In the Public Square with John Nery.” Columnist, “Newsstand.”
Rappler. Ateneo de Manila University. Consortium on Democracy & Disinformation. Asian Center for Journalism. World Justice Project.
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Rappler. Ateneo de Manila University. Consortium on Democracy & Disinformation. Asian Center for Journalism. World Justice Project.
johnnery.wordpress.com
Back to the streets
Sunday, September 21, 2025. At the Trillion Peso March, at (or approaching) the People Power Monument.
Sunday, September 21, 2025. At the Trillion Peso March, at (or approaching) the People Power Monument.
Back to the streets
Sunday, September 21, 2025. At the Trillion Peso March, at (or approaching) the People Power Monument.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Back to the streets
Sunday, September 21, 2025. At the Trillion Peso March, at (or approaching) the People Power Monument.
Sunday, September 21, 2025. At the Trillion Peso March, at (or approaching) the People Power Monument.
The 2025 World Justice Forum convenes next week in Warsaw, dedicated to an urgent theme: Standing up for the rule of law. Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we restream the interview w/ World Justice Project exec director Alex Ponce: Why is the rule of law under attack?
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In the Public Square: The rule of law under attack
YouTube video by Rappler
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June 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The 2025 World Justice Forum convenes next week in Warsaw, dedicated to an urgent theme: Standing up for the rule of law. Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we restream the interview w/ World Justice Project exec director Alex Ponce: Why is the rule of law under attack?
www.youtube.com/live/TF-8-or...
www.youtube.com/live/TF-8-or...
Impeachment in limbo: WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Impeachment expert Atty Paolo Tamase, the lawyer who wrote the law journal feature below, joins us IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, on @rappler.bsky.social, at 8 tonight!
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June 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Impeachment in limbo: WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Impeachment expert Atty Paolo Tamase, the lawyer who wrote the law journal feature below, joins us IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, on @rappler.bsky.social, at 8 tonight!
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From the brink of delisting 3 years ago to winning 3 seats and 2.77M votes: How did the @AkbayanParty do it? What was their secret sauce? Party president Rafaela David and Akbayan Youth chair Justine Balane talk ingredients. Join us for a truly engaging conversation IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, tonite at 8
May 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
From the brink of delisting 3 years ago to winning 3 seats and 2.77M votes: How did the @AkbayanParty do it? What was their secret sauce? Party president Rafaela David and Akbayan Youth chair Justine Balane talk ingredients. Join us for a truly engaging conversation IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, tonite at 8
Are the surveys broken?
Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we drill deep into the surveys and the election results, with the “Stats Guy” Dr. Peter Cayton and political scientist Prof. Arjan Aguirre. Starts at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we drill deep into the surveys and the election results, with the “Stats Guy” Dr. Peter Cayton and political scientist Prof. Arjan Aguirre. Starts at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Are the surveys broken?
Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we drill deep into the surveys and the election results, with the “Stats Guy” Dr. Peter Cayton and political scientist Prof. Arjan Aguirre. Starts at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, we drill deep into the surveys and the election results, with the “Stats Guy” Dr. Peter Cayton and political scientist Prof. Arjan Aguirre. Starts at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
Leo XIV, and the first pope from the United States
May 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Leo XIV, and the first pope from the United States
Journalists Kim Quitasol in Baguio, Francis Angelo in Iloilo, and Herbie Gomez in CDO talk local politics in fascinating detail—tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE! @rappler.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Journalists Kim Quitasol in Baguio, Francis Angelo in Iloilo, and Herbie Gomez in CDO talk local politics in fascinating detail—tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE! @rappler.bsky.social
In Nov 2021, Pope Francis gave a short speech on the mission of journalism that changed the way I understand my own profession. Ascoltare, approfondire, raccontare are the 3 principles that "characterize good journalism," he said. Be present. Go deep. Give witness.
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[Newsstand] Pope Francis’ advice to journalists
His papal writings sting because they assume that 'the media' is a threat to church and society. But he also understood the role and responsibility of journalism in a profound and revelatory way.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In Nov 2021, Pope Francis gave a short speech on the mission of journalism that changed the way I understand my own profession. Ascoltare, approfondire, raccontare are the 3 principles that "characterize good journalism," he said. Be present. Go deep. Give witness.
www.rappler.com/voices/thoug...
www.rappler.com/voices/thoug...
Why have rule of law indicators declined seven years in a row? Dr. Alejandro Ponce, exec. director of the World Justice Project, w/c produces the Rule of Law Index, explains how, and why, the rule of law is under attack around the world. Tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE! @rappler.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Why have rule of law indicators declined seven years in a row? Dr. Alejandro Ponce, exec. director of the World Justice Project, w/c produces the Rule of Law Index, explains how, and why, the rule of law is under attack around the world. Tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE! @rappler.bsky.social
Pope Frank
In late 2014, the redoubtable Anna Sobrepeña, the editor in chief of Lifestyle Asia at that time, asked me to write the cover story for the magazine's January 2015 issue, to mark Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines. I focused on the phenomenon of a pope who spoke plainly. I am…
In late 2014, the redoubtable Anna Sobrepeña, the editor in chief of Lifestyle Asia at that time, asked me to write the cover story for the magazine's January 2015 issue, to mark Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines. I focused on the phenomenon of a pope who spoke plainly. I am…
Pope Frank
In late 2014, the redoubtable Anna Sobrepeña, the editor in chief of Lifestyle Asia at that time, asked me to write the cover story for the magazine's January 2015 issue, to mark Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines. I focused on the phenomenon of a pope who spoke plainly. I am posting the story here, in tribute to the extraordinary man the world buried today.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Pope Frank
In late 2014, the redoubtable Anna Sobrepeña, the editor in chief of Lifestyle Asia at that time, asked me to write the cover story for the magazine's January 2015 issue, to mark Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines. I focused on the phenomenon of a pope who spoke plainly. I am…
In late 2014, the redoubtable Anna Sobrepeña, the editor in chief of Lifestyle Asia at that time, asked me to write the cover story for the magazine's January 2015 issue, to mark Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines. I focused on the phenomenon of a pope who spoke plainly. I am…
Back from Bluesky purgatory. What did I miss? 😛
April 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Back from Bluesky purgatory. What did I miss? 😛
How do we elect candidates with competence and integrity, who will place country before family? Prof Cielo Magno of UP and @opengovpartnership.org on a revolution at the polls, tonight at 8 IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-electoral-revolt-2025/
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-electoral-revolt-2025/
April 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How do we elect candidates with competence and integrity, who will place country before family? Prof Cielo Magno of UP and @opengovpartnership.org on a revolution at the polls, tonight at 8 IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-electoral-revolt-2025/
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-electoral-revolt-2025/
To borrow @jcpunongbayan.bsky.social's powerful concept, beware of false nostalgia about how Duterte's war on drugs supposedly made the public feel safe. As I argue in today's column, NOT TRUE. https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-misremembering-rodrigo-duterte-drug-war/
[Newsstand] Misremembering Duterte’s war on drugs
No, extrajudicial killings did not in fact make the public feel safe then
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March 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
To borrow @jcpunongbayan.bsky.social's powerful concept, beware of false nostalgia about how Duterte's war on drugs supposedly made the public feel safe. As I argue in today's column, NOT TRUE. https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-misremembering-rodrigo-duterte-drug-war/
6-2, 7-5! Alex Eala, on to the semis! 🇵🇭
March 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
6-2, 7-5! Alex Eala, on to the semis! 🇵🇭
An absorbing conversation with Kaya Natin’s Jess Lorenzo: What should we look for in candidates for local office? How would we know a newbie would be effective? Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, at 8.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-elect-good-local-goverment-leaders/
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-elect-good-local-goverment-leaders/
March 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
An absorbing conversation with Kaya Natin’s Jess Lorenzo: What should we look for in candidates for local office? How would we know a newbie would be effective? Tonight, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, at 8.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-elect-good-local-goverment-leaders/
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-elect-good-local-goverment-leaders/
Tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, public opinion pioneer Dr. Mahar Mangahas of sws.org.ph on the direct link between strong, consistent PH public support for the ICC and real public sentiment over Duterte’s war on drugs. (We actually disapproved of it.) @rappler.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Tonight at 8, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, public opinion pioneer Dr. Mahar Mangahas of sws.org.ph on the direct link between strong, consistent PH public support for the ICC and real public sentiment over Duterte’s war on drugs. (We actually disapproved of it.) @rappler.bsky.social
My SocSc 180i students are hosting another Media and Politics Forum—this time with the extraordinary photojournalist Raffy Lerma, who documented, and continues to give witness to, the tragedy of Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs. Please join us on March 28.
March 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My SocSc 180i students are hosting another Media and Politics Forum—this time with the extraordinary photojournalist Raffy Lerma, who documented, and continues to give witness to, the tragedy of Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs. Please join us on March 28.
In today’s column, I argue that, at 3 decision points in the last 7 years, Rodrigo Duterte made the exact wrong choice—and those wrong choices were what brought him to The Hague.
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-mistakes-trapped-rodrigo-duterte-icc-interpol-arrest-warrant/
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-mistakes-trapped-rodrigo-duterte-icc-interpol-arrest-warrant/
[Newsstand] Three mistakes that trapped Duterte
In truth, Duterte’s real, fundamental mistake was his signature legacy, as mayor and then as president: killing his constituents
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March 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
In today’s column, I argue that, at 3 decision points in the last 7 years, Rodrigo Duterte made the exact wrong choice—and those wrong choices were what brought him to The Hague.
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-mistakes-trapped-rodrigo-duterte-icc-interpol-arrest-warrant/
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-mistakes-trapped-rodrigo-duterte-icc-interpol-arrest-warrant/
A most informative conversation with Kantar Media’s Jay Bautista IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE: the costliest election, the dominant ad platform, the fastest-growing digital ad space, and so on. Crunching the data on campaign adspend: fascinating!
https://www.youtube.com/live/97KpVne5cPE?si=w4Ciapp8Pj0NyQA4
https://www.youtube.com/live/97KpVne5cPE?si=w4Ciapp8Pj0NyQA4
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A most informative conversation with Kantar Media’s Jay Bautista IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE: the costliest election, the dominant ad platform, the fastest-growing digital ad space, and so on. Crunching the data on campaign adspend: fascinating!
https://www.youtube.com/live/97KpVne5cPE?si=w4Ciapp8Pj0NyQA4
https://www.youtube.com/live/97KpVne5cPE?si=w4Ciapp8Pj0NyQA4
Did we read too much into the meaning of Edsa? That’s the provocative POV of dev studies prof Dr Leland Dela Cruz, president of the Ph Sociological Society, who argues that a reframing, a narrowing, of the Edsa legacy is necessary. More, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, tonight at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Did we read too much into the meaning of Edsa? That’s the provocative POV of dev studies prof Dr Leland Dela Cruz, president of the Ph Sociological Society, who argues that a reframing, a narrowing, of the Edsa legacy is necessary. More, IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE, tonight at 8! @rappler.bsky.social
This week's column argues that a late July start for the VP Duterte impeachment trial was the least bad of available options. The argument can be summed up in six points, as follows:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-opinion-yes-try-vice-president-sara-duterte-20th-congress/.
February 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This week's column argues that a late July start for the VP Duterte impeachment trial was the least bad of available options. The argument can be summed up in six points, as follows:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-opinion-yes-try-vice-president-sara-duterte-20th-congress/.
1) Column: SP Escudero is right re impeach trial sched: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-opinion-yes-try-vice-president-sara-duterte-20th-congress/
2) In the Public Square: Eminent lawyers @tedte.bsky.social & Lulu G Reyes talk impeachment issues. Tonight on Rappler at 8!
2) In the Public Square: Eminent lawyers @tedte.bsky.social & Lulu G Reyes talk impeachment issues. Tonight on Rappler at 8!
February 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
1) Column: SP Escudero is right re impeach trial sched: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-opinion-yes-try-vice-president-sara-duterte-20th-congress/
2) In the Public Square: Eminent lawyers @tedte.bsky.social & Lulu G Reyes talk impeachment issues. Tonight on Rappler at 8!
2) In the Public Square: Eminent lawyers @tedte.bsky.social & Lulu G Reyes talk impeachment issues. Tonight on Rappler at 8!
Instructive interviews IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE with the heads of polling firms Pulse Asia & Octa led me to dig into more election data. Yup, we’ve seen this film before. Column:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-survey-says-history-will-repeat-itself-senatorial-surveys-2025/
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-survey-says-history-will-repeat-itself-senatorial-surveys-2025/
[Newsstand] ‘Survey says?’ History will repeat itself
The Marcos administration will win big in the Senate, but a few of Duterte’s allies will slip through. We’ve seen this film before.
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February 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Instructive interviews IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE with the heads of polling firms Pulse Asia & Octa led me to dig into more election data. Yup, we’ve seen this film before. Column:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-survey-says-history-will-repeat-itself-senatorial-surveys-2025/
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newsstand-survey-says-history-will-repeat-itself-senatorial-surveys-2025/
(Yesterday was a long day. But it was also a good day in the classroom. A really good day. The things that keep us going!)
February 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
(Yesterday was a long day. But it was also a good day in the classroom. A really good day. The things that keep us going!)