Rappler's latest stories on Duterte
FALSE: Photo shows cleaned up Pasig River during Duterte's term
The photo was posted in 2011, years before Duterte was elected president
[OPINION] 100 days of COVID and Duterte
Clearly, the Philippine government wasted the most precious commodity in a crisis: time
[OPINION] Who needs enemies when you have a President like Duterte?
'Count the deaths. Count the sufferings. Count the fear and division he has cast over our nation...'
ABS-CBN shutdown, Maria Ressa threat borne of Duterte’s ‘contempt’ for press – int'l human rights lawyer
President Rodrigo Duterte's threats against Maria Ressa and ABS-CBN are intended to have a chilling effect on independent voices among civil society, says lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher
PH Navy christens first-ever brand new frigate, BRP Jose Rizal
Navy chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo hails the new warship as 'the great milestone and accomplishment of the defense sector in decades'
ABS-CBN’s battle is also ours
Rappler’s statement on ABS-CBN: ‘Learning from the lessons of history, journalists and other freedom-loving citizens must speak up because to be silent is to be complicit’
Duterte created 'dangerous fiction' vs rights defenders – CHR report
The Commission on Human Rights says human rights defenders live a 'grim reality' in the Philippines as they face systematic and widespread attacks for their work
In Pasig, fighting corruption yields COVID-19 cash aid for the people
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto began his term by cleaning up the local government’s procurement process and auditing its assets. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the city had money to help every household, and then some.
Reservists Sara Duterte, Robin Padilla join PH Army advisory board
The board also includes other government officials such as Public Works Secretary Mark Villar and Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, as well as actor and Army reservist Matteo Guidicelli
'Overly deferential': How Supreme Court shielded Duterte from disclosing health
Justices come up with all sorts of arguments to favor Duterte in the health petition, and dissenting Justice Caguioa says it 'clearly signals an overly deferential attitude to a sitting President'
EXPLAINER: Handa na bang magbukas ng klase sa Agosto 24 ang Pilipinas?
Tuturuan ang mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng printed modules, online learning, at mga leksiyon sa TV o radyo. Maraming tutol sa desisyon ng DepEd na ituloy ang school opening.
Cayetano hits ‘mind-conditioning’ ahead of ABS-CBN franchise vote
Though he did not name anyone, the Speaker may be referring to talks that the president's son and House Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte, and the influential Iglesia ni Cristo are reportedly lobbying to kill ABS-CBN's franchise
Duterte replaces PH Commission on Women chairperson
President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen PCW commissioner Sandra Montano for the top post in the commission
Due to lockdowns, we don't know Duterte's approval ratings during pandemic
Pulse Asia and Social Weather Stations are unable to conduct their usual March and June surveys, preventing the public from seeing how the early months of the pandemic affected President Rodrigo Duterte's popularity
[OPINION] Duterte raises the bar on impunity
'It is now hoped that petitions to junk the anti-terror law filed in the Supreme Court can be judiciously decided sooner than later'
Duterte says communist rebels are terrorists because he 'declared' so
(UPDATED) Befriending communist rebels was good politics before the elections, but now that he is President, Rodrigo Duterte says 'the security of the state' is his highest priority
Dela Rosa says U.S. offered visa after Duterte-Trump call
(UPDATED) Taking up the United States on its offer, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa says he will go to the American embassy after quarantine restrictions are eased
Duterte 'compiling' information vs Maria Ressa
The President slams 'bright girls' who write critically of his government. He also claims he doesn't read well-written articles that show him in a bad light.
In Duterte's 4th year, COVID-19 causes highest unemployment on record
The last quarter of 2019 saw the lowest unemployment and underemployment rates in 14 years. But the pandemic brought unemployment to unprecedented levels.
FALSE: Sharon Cuneta says Duterte is weak, dilawan will return to power in 2022
Cuneta did not say that the President is weak or that the Liberal Party will return to power in 2022
As pandemic persists, are Filipinos still satisfied with Duterte?
Deteriorating quality of life due to COVID-19, which triggered a steep rise in pessimism among Filipinos, could affect satisfaction over the President's performance
With 2 years left in Duterte's term, where are we on Build, Build, Build?
Only 34% of the Duterte administration's flagship infrastructure projects are being implemented, so far
[OPINION] Is Duterte now a dictator?
'Duterte is now encountering hurdles in his authoritarian drive as perhaps never before'
[PODCAST] Law of Duterte Land: Can we trust the gov't panel probing drug war deaths?
The government trying to make systems work is a welcome thing, but is it sincere and is it moving fast enough? We take a nuanced look at policy work.
Robredo pushes for safeguards in anti-terror law
The Vice President says 'the fight is not yet over' in pointing out contentious provisions in the newly-signed law
Lawmakers, groups urge Supreme Court to cure 'repressive' anti-terror law
Opposition lawmakers say no amount of assurances will ensure the law will not be abused as the measure itself is 'abusive and derogatory of human rights, civil liberties and fundamental freedoms'
Where is the Supreme Court's full decision junking Duterte health case?
Two months have passed, and even the petitioner has not yet received the full decision that would explain why the justices dismissed his petition
'Kung tahimik ka, huwag mabahala,' says Esperon after anti-terror law signing
Asked if a person can be tagged as a terrorist based on what they post on social media, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr says it's 'possible'
'We will not be silenced': Campus press denounce signing of anti-terror law
Despite the threats that the new law poses to free speech, campus publications pledged they will not cower in fear but continue to stand firm in upholding their rights
[PODCAST] COVID-19 ward doctor assesses Duterte’s pandemic response
A coronavirus frontliner at a public hospital weighs in on how President Rodrigo Duterte handled the biggest crisis to hit his government so far
'Country before anger': Duterte tries to calm down soldiers after Jolo shooting
Promising justice for the slain officers, President Rodrigo Duterte tells soldiers not to lose sight of the 'real enemy' – communists and terrorists
'Stealth declaration of martial law': Rights groups slam Duterte, anti-terror law
Human rights groups say the anti-terror law further deteriorates Philippine democracy
Duterte signs 'dangerous' anti-terror bill into law
Critics say the new law gives the Duterte government more room to define terrorism and more power to act against persons or groups it includes in that definition
[OPINION | Artwork] Mga Salita
According to artist Neal Andrew Lim, 'The piece shows how the orders of the current admin kill; how everyday people are all linked with the killings and the ineptitude of the current admin'
[ANALYSIS] How the Senate can save us from Duterte’s ailing pandemic response
'It’s now up to the Senate to come up with a solid, sound supplemental budget that will force Duterte and his economic managers to change their ways and rethink their priorities'
[OPINION] Why did priests and religious vote for Duterte?
'My classmate who told me that he voted for Duterte after a process of discernment was most likely influenced by regionalism rather than the Holy Spirit'
'We can do better': Bangsamoro gov't asks Duterte to veto anti-terrorism bill
'While we agree that a policy framework needs to be enacted to fight the menace of terrorism, we feel that the fundamental guarantees of liberty and the institutions of democracy must be protected,' says Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
'Kill 1,000 and I will protect you'
There was a time the PNP stood for what is right, even if it meant hurting their president
[OPINION] Harry’s rapture and the pandemic in our political leadership
'Here, dear Brutus, is where the fault lies – the quality of politicians we elect to office'
Expect increase in poverty as COVID-19 ushers in Duterte's 4th year
Though survey results for poverty in 2020 aren't in yet, experts say Filipinos will experience an increase in hunger and poverty in the coming months
[OPINION] Biting the hand that feeds you: Thoughts of a gov't worker under Duterte
'Duterte is the Lord Voldemort (he-who-must-not-be-named) of our institution. Nobody dares to discuss him, unless it is about something positive.'
Supreme Court junks petition questioning Duterte's Bayanihan Law
The 9-page petition 'fails to show grave abuse of discretion,' says the Supreme Court
'Do not be fooled:' Groups say panel probing drug war deaths 'damage control'
(UPDATED) International group Human Rights Watch calls the panel 'nothing more than a ruse to shield the country from international scrutiny'
‘Extremely saddened’ Duterte wants to talk to 9 cops in Jolo ‘misencounter’
'Lungkot na lungkot siya. Ang ginamit nga niyang salita ay siya ay ‘nanlambot, extremely sad,’ says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Duterte wants probe into J&T Express cargo mishandling
'I am not condemning you now. I am also not insinuating that you are liable or guilty of doing it. It would depend greatly on what is the result of the investigation,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
CHR: Duterte's strong-arm approach contributes to culture of impunity
CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit says the Philippines 'must change course guided by the human rights-based approach to democratic governance'
To avoid ICC, Duterte admin forms panel to probe deaths in police operations
(UPDATED) Justice Secretary Guevarra however tells the UN Human Rights Council the panel will engage the Commission on Human Rights as an independent monitoring body
U.N. rights chief: Duterte drug war 'without due regard for the rule of law'
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet says the 'killings have been widespread and systematic – and they are ongoing'
LIVE: U.N. rights office presents PH situation report to Human Rights Council
Watch Michelle Bachelet of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights presents the comprehensive report on Tuesday, June 30, at 4:30 pm Manila time
'Far from collateral damage:' Report shows 122 children killed in Duterte's drug war
The World Organization Against Torture and the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center say the number is 'a minimum' as families are often too afraid to report or testify
