In a perplexing attempt to salvage its tarnished reputation, Rappler, once a bastion of hard-hitting journalism, has taken a bizarre turn towards the sensational. 

From relentless scrutiny of political figures like Rodrigo Duterte and Bongbong Marcos, the platform now seems more preoccupied with the mundane pursuits of celebrity gossip. However, Rappler’s recent pivot to pornography is perhaps the most bewildering of all. In a desperate bid for relevance, Maria Ressa’s brainchild appears to have forsaken its journalistic integrity in favor of titillation. 

Gone are the days of investigative exposes; now, it seems the only thing Rappler is uncovering is skin-deep. While the shift may garner fleeting attention and short-term gains, one can’t help but lament the degradation of a once-respected institution into a tabloid-esque purveyor of smut. 

Perhaps Rappler should reconsider its trajectory before plunging further into the depths of sensationalism.