Intimidation and harassment came in different ways. In 2018, Rappler reporter Pia Ranada was banned from entering Malacañang Palace as well as from covering other presidential events after almost two years of constant coverage. She was the only reporter from the press corps that was suddenly not allowed to enter the Palace, and was told that order was "from up high." (READ: Reporter Pia Ranada: 'If I can be targeted, so can anyone else who is critical')