Rappler's latest stories on 2016 presidential candidates
Duterte’s wife: Search is on for a special barong
Daily trips to Davao during a transitional period ? Here are other things to expect from a Duterte presidency according to his wife Honeylet Avanceña

Duterte to fellow presidential bets: Let's begin the healing now
Duterte s election day message: Let’s begin to forget and start healing I would like to reach the hands of my opponents Let us be friends

Beware the hypocrites in us
Digong is alas us; and we are – well most of us – are Digong

Duterte 'lacked substance' in Makati business forum
The presidential bet explains his platform on crime education and health but leaves top businessmen with questions about his economic policies

Duterte hiding P211M from SALN? 'That's garbage'
He is a liar He fabricated it says Duterte of vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes IV

All 5 presidential bets face off in Pangasinan debate
The debate on Sunday April 24 follows a town hall format – questions are sourced from sectoral representatives across the country Candidates also challenge each other in a face off segment

One Cebu, Duterte's PDP-Laban formalize alliance
The 2 parties say they share many things in common including a stand against crime corruption and poverty

The story behind Rodrigo Duterte's 'apology'
I might have really okayed it but to say I really read it carefully no it just passed through my hands says Duterte about his apology for his rape remarks

Duterte in 1989: 'Shoot-to-kill can never be shoot-to-live'
In 1989 when the final assault was made at 3 pm the Australian was dead but 5 Filipina hostages were still inside a cell along with the hostage takers

Pro- or anti-environment: What can we expect from presidential bets
The environmental network Green Vote 2016 tries to grade the candidates Rappler does its own research to give a full picture of their stand on 6 environmental issues


Poe to push for law despite help from 'dynasties'
Kahit naman sa Kongreso o sa Senado katrabaho natin sila Di naman nangangahulugan na pagdating sa punto na gagawin ang batas ay di na patas

Duterte: Second chances with ex-wife? 'Already happening'
Duterte s ex wife Elizabeth responds We ve always been friends ever since We are also married in the church So in my situation I m still married

On campaign trail, Jejomar Binay shows off tan line
For Vice President Jejomar Binay a tan line on his wrist proves persistence in his campaign

Grace Poe: Nothing can stop me now
Reacting to the Supreme Court minute resolution affirming its previous decision Poe says in Filipino It feels like my campaign has been unchained and it will go full speed

KathNiel, Twitter bots, polls: Quality, not just buzz
Yes there are bots tweeting about the presidential candidates But not always for the reasons you might assume

Who won the Cebu presidential debate?
The point of a debate is to help voters make informed decisions get them involved in the political process and increase their engagement and interest in elections

Duterte ties Poe in latest Pulse Asia poll
4th UPDATE Poe loses 2 percentage points from the previous March 1 6 survey while Duterte gains 1 percentage point The poll is taken after the SC ruling that overturns the Comelec which disqualified her as a presidential candidate

First things first: Where should the next President start?
Experts give their views on what the Philippines next leader should address in terms of disaster preparedness health corruption and education

Watch, comment, vote, share: Weigh in on the Cebu debate
Here s how you can join the online conversation and make your voice heard during the second presidential debate in Cebu on Sunday March 20

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Cagayan de Oro presidential debate
Five presidential candidates face off in the first debate in Cagayan de Oro City Here s the transcript of that event

1st presidential debate kicks off in Cagayan de Oro
Rappler is your invaluable companion in making better sense of the first presidential debate helping you choose the leader you want

Roxas: Am I Duterte's platform?
On the campaign trail Mar Roxas responds to the latest statements of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte

Grace Poe: I have always been truthful
In Cagayan de Oro Poe also says she will raise the budget allocation for Mindanao to at least 30 because 20 of the country s population live there

Making sense of Digong Duterte
If we are to elect Duterte to the presidency we must first ask ourselves: how different is present day Philippines from Davao City of the 1980s?

Roxas on MRT3, PH economy, Turkey-Russia relations | 6PM wRap
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Mar Roxas: His own enemy
Defending detailing and deflecting won’t get Mar Roxas to Malacañang

Day 2: 15 more presidential wannabes file COCs
So far a total of 37 candidates have filed certificates of candidacies for president
VLOG: Santiago declares she's running for president
Santiago says she s over her cancer and has nothing else to do

Presidential aspirants: 22 and counting
2nd UPDATE If Filipinos would have to pick a president based on today s list the choices include a vice president a former Tesda director general a twice disqualified presidential candidate a tricycle driver and a pastor

Binay-Honasan 2016, LP Senate slate, Obama on Trump | 12PM wRap
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Binay runaway winner in presidential poll
Pulse Asia s Ulat ng Bayan Survey for March 19 26 2014 shows 40 will choose Binay as their first choice for president in 2016
