Rappler's latest stories on 2016 presidential elections
Trump breaks silence, claims no knowledge of porn star payment
After weeks of dodging questions about the alleged tryst, US President Donald Trump offers a flat 'no' when asked if he knew about the payment made in the final weeks of the 2016 election
Trump congratulates Putin, summit on cards
Although a spy attack has topped global headlines for weeks, it did not come up during the leaders' conversation, according to both the Kremlin and White House
Sotto’s 2016 poll fraud claim affects Duterte down to councilors – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says questioning the integrity of the 2016 elections also means questioning the victory of all winning candidates
Malacañang defends Duterte tapping Facebook for 2016 polls
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says it would have been 'foolhardy' for any political candidate not to use the popular social networking site as a campaign tool
LISTEN: Duterte's 1st interview as apparent winner in 2016 polls
A year ago on May 9 Rodrigo Duterte gave Rappler his first one on one interview after partial vote transmissions showed he was leading the presidential race
A year after defeat, Jejomar Binay back to what he loves most
UPDATED Take a glimpse of the life of Jejomar Binay a year after he lost in the presidential race
'I'm very afraid': Muslims in shock as Trump heads for victory
I am very concerned that the relationship between the US and Muslim countries will become tense again
LIVE: Thanksgiving party for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte
Watch the thanksgiving party for president elect Duterte live on Rappler
When Rody Duterte met INC's Eduardo Manalo
Is time spent with a presidential candidate a measure of Iglesia preference?
Jejomar Binay's impossible dream
UPDATED Vice President Jejomar Binay s name vast political experience and formidable political machinery are not enough to make him the 16th president of the Philippines What went wrong?
PNP chief: Bicol had 'most peaceful' 2016 elections
Bicol had the most peaceful elections with a 9 5 grade in a scale of 10 says top cop Director General Ricardo Marquez
Bongbong Marcos: 'I have won'
Senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr makes the claim in an interview with CNN Philippines after he attends mass at Baclaran church
Gathering clouds?
Rodrigo Duterte s close in circle is doing him most harm now and the faster he dismantles this caboodle and sends them to their kennels the more accessible he becomes once more to the people
How to check if online election-related information is reliable
Find out the purpose of the online article you are reading to determine motivation This can help you decide whether what the author is saying is fact opinion or plain propaganda
After defeat, ER Ejercito to push for recall election in Laguna
ER Ejercito who has lost to Ramil Hernandez claims that there were anomalies in the 2016 Laguna gubernatorial election
PDiggy or PGong? Netizens suggest the #NextPresidentialNickname
What would you like to call president elect Rodrigo Duterte?
Liberal Party bets dominate Cagayan de Oro polls
Incumbent Cagayan de Oro mayor Oscar Moreno secures his seat with more than 97 000 votes
Things to look forward to in a Duterte presidency
Shakira Sison reflects on the possibilities and implications of the Duterte presidency
Finally, Binay congratulates Duterte
3rd UPDATE The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay says he wished presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte all the best
Incumbent Antique governor defeated after 3 decades in power
In a one on one race for the gubernatorial seat of Antique province incumbent Vice Governor Rhodora Dodod Cadiao defeats long time governor Exequiel Javier
Librarian to Marcos supporters: 'Read reliable sources' on martial law
I was angry that they keep spreading all those stuff about Marcos without credible sources ” says Roscelle Cruz a librarian who has seen records from the martial law period
Transition team bares Duterte's 8-point economic agenda
Sonny Dominguez who is part of the transition team says Duterte wants to accelerate infrastructure spending because this will lead to job generation and will be injecting economic activity in our country
Bakeshop to give out P5M worth of free 'Duterte cakes'
The gesture is its owner s way of staying true to its promise of giving out cakes if Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wins the elections
#PHVoteWatch: Hernandez keeps seat in Laguna
Despite a delay in the transmission of votes supporters of Hernandez celebrate as the partial results shows a wide gap between Ramil Hernandez and his rivals
PPCRV volunteer ambushed in Pagadian City
Elmida Adela a Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting PPCRV volunteer is attacked by still unidentified men on Tuesday morning May 10
Netizens question Noli de Castro for 'discriminatory' remark
Veteran broadcaster Noli de Castro earns the ire of many netizens after supposedly making a discriminatory remark against Bataan 1st District Representative elect Geraldine Roman
Robredo vs Marcos: Who is the better fit for a Duterte presidency?
Whoever wins the vice presidential race will have to work with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte the presumptive winner of the 2016 presidential elections
Davaoeños to Duterte: You are our ‘pride and joy’
Davao City residents are elated about the imminent victory of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte but it will be bittersweet for them too
Duterte sweeps Metro Manila
Rodrigo Duterte leads in all areas in the National Capital Region – except in Makati City bailiwick of Vice President Jejomar Binay
#PHVoteWatch: Luck to decide new Bocaue mayor
UPDATED Joni Villanueva wins the coin toss for the mayoral post in Bocaue Bulacan
Muntinlupa mayoral bet cries fraud, supporters stage protest
Muntinlupa ex Mayor Aldrin San Pedro and his supporters stage a protest after 20 precincts registered zero votes for him
Laguna voters fail to cast their votes but admit negligence
Voters in San Pablo City come to their polling precincts ahead of time to cast their votes only to be informed that they were not qualified voters
Binay not yet conceding, will wait for complete count
I have repeatedly called for respecting institutions and the democratic process Once the process is completed we should always respect the outcome the Vice President says late Monday night
VLOG: Signs of vote buying in Samar
Derek Alviola reports on the vote buying cases in Samar a known election hotspot on election day
Voters want concern for poor, principles from candidates
Moral integrity rounds up what voters are looking for in an ideal candidate
VLOG: Cebuano voter dies as she waits in line to vote
Teresita Tagalog Tanieza a resident of Barangay Carreta was waiting for her turn to vote at Carreta Elementary School when she suddenly collapsed
Local police replace 400 BEIs in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao
According to the Department of Education another 200 police personnel are on standby to be deployed in other ARMM provinces
#PHVoteWatch: Vote machine glitches mar election day
Early morning voters encounter problems with the vote counting machines and delays at the precincts
Last minute jitters among Laguna voters before polls
Hours before the polls open Laguna voters express their excitement and fears for the elections
PPCRV reminds voters: Shade left circle on the ballot
Remember shade the circle TO THE LEFT of your choice Happy voting PPCRV the official citizen s arm of the Commission on Elections says
Why Grace Poe quickly rejected Roxas’ call for unity talk
It was because Mar Roxas was saying one thing and Liberal Party spokesman Edgar Erice was saying another says Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian
538 Ilonggo inmates to cast votes in prison
Some 459 male and 79 female inmates imprisoned in Iloilo City are allowed to vote for all national positions in the May 9 polls
Davaoeños attempt Guinness world record in Duterte rally
Supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte try to break the Guinness World Record for the Simultaneous Singing of the National Anthem a record currently held by Bangladesh
2 supporters of Iloilo town mayoral bet shot dead
The victims Roberto Margarso 44 and Ronaldo Estandarte 56 die of multiple gunshot wounds after being pursued by armed men according to local police
Comic book 'heroes' during the 2016 #PHVote campaign
For some comics may just be a medium for entertainment but for others it is a way to retell or distort a story
#PHVoteWatch: Violence, vote buying incidents on May 8
UPDATED Here are some of the vote buying vote selling campaign offenses and other election related incidents reported through Rappler s PHVoteWatch Map on Sunday May 8
IN PHOTOS: Jejomar Binay's miting de avance
During his miting de avance Vice President Jejomar Binay expresses confidence that he will be elected president
#PHVoteWatch: Violence, vote-buying incidents on May 7
Reports of vote buying and election related incidents are reported in Cavite Negros Oriental Cebu Misamis Oriental and Tawi Tawi
Angeles City local bets 'upstage' Duterte at last rally
Some attendees expressed concerns that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte s name was used to get more people to attend ABE Kapampangan last campaign rally
Iloilo City ready for May 9 polls
All systems go for Iloilo City as the local election officials finalize their preparations for the elections on Monday May 9
