Rappler's latest stories on Duterte SONA
Teacher-lawmaker seeks 'substantial' salary hike for public school educators
'Hindi mumo, hindi barya, kundi substantial, makatuwiran, at nakabubuhay na suweldo,' says ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
[OPINION | Dash of SAS] Applause for death, drugs, sex jokes – that is the State of the Nation
The ramifications of these will outlast the next 3 years. Our institutions are compromised and, along with it, our values as a people.
‘No rectification of error’ if death penalty returns – Aquino
Ex-president Noynoy Aquino says the country's 'imperfect' justice system should be fixed first before Congress starts the process of reviving the death penalty
Unlike Duterte, Aquino doubts China will wage war over West PH Sea
'Sila rin naman eh namomroblema paano ba nila tayo papatulan na hindi lumabas na bully,' says former president Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines and China's maritime dispute
Who did Duterte quote in his SONA 2019?
President Rodrigo Duterte borrowed words from F. Sionil Jose, Pedro Guerrero, and Winston Churchill. Here's where they were originally said.
Applause, curses, other Duterte SONA 2019 tidbits
We count the number of times President Duterte was applauded, the number of times he cursed, and list other notable tidbits during his 4th SONA
Workers forgotten in SONA? TUCP says labor not Duterte's policy priority
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines says there were no marching orders from the President on 'matters that concern the daily lives of workers'
Makabayan lawmakers' protest materials confiscated before SONA
Progressive lawmakers Sarah Elago, Arlene Brosas, and Ferdinand Gaite get in trouble for using their Filipiniana attire as protest materials for the SONA
Quick point-by-point summary of Duterte's SONA 2019
Don't have time to watch or read the entire State of the Nation Address? We've got you covered.
Ramirez grateful for Duterte's national sports academy backing
The national sports academy for high school students is set to boost talent identification in Philippine sports
Gov't to still pursue Cha-Cha, federalism despite non-mention in SONA
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año says the charter change task force he heads will continue its work, believing the President still thinks federalism is a 'priority'
'Enough of him’: Groups slam Duterte halfway through his term
In the same day that President Duterte delivers his 4th State of the Nation Address, critics say they've had enough of his administration
'This is not the last': Thousands unite for People's SONA 2019
Around 5,350 protesters march along Commonwealth Avenue to share their own version of the state of the nation
Duterte again pushes for disaster resilience dep't, 'warns' of Batasan quake
President Rodrigo Duterte jokes about a psychic's prediction that a big earthquake will devastate Batasang Pambansa and wipe out all the country's top officials
LIST: Duterte's priority bills in SONA 2019
These are a mix of new proposals and laws he had sought for a long time
Duterte seeks passage of coco levy bill after vetoing it
'I also have not forgotten my commitment,' says President Rodrigo Duterte on the coco levy funds
‘Boracay girls wait for you’: Duterte’s sexist remarks in SONA 2019
After signing the Bawal Bastos law, President Rodrigo Duterte talks about his ‘smelly’ girlfriend and sunbathing girls waiting for foreigners in Boracay
IN PHOTOS: Art means uprising at the SONA 2019 protests
Protesters got creative as they created artwork to express their opposition to the Duterte administration
FULL TEXT: President Duterte’s 2019 State of the Nation Address
The first thing the President asks Congress in his speech is to restore the death penalty for heinous crimes related to illegal drugs and plunder
Duterte renews threat against establishments polluting Manila Bay
President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to 'dismantle or simply burn down' establishments that pollute waterways leading to Manila Bay
No charter change, federalism push in Duterte’s SONA 2019
(UPDATED) The President instead focuses on other priority bills, which are less controversial than charter change
Duterte threatens to abolish Landbank
'What the heck is wrong with you? You are supposed to finance agricultural enterprises and endeavors,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells the Land Bank of the Philippines
Duterte's Metro Manila traffic solution? Reclaim public roads
The solution involves threatening Metro Manila mayors with suspension
Still special: Duterte highlights Bong Go, his pet bills in SONA 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte promotes the pet bills of his trusted aide Bong Go – a treatment he does not give to any other lawmaker during his July 22 speech
Duterte orders mayors: Process business permits in 3 days
Under the Ease of Doing Business Act signed by Duterte, simple transactions of businesses with government should be processed within 3 days, 7 days for more substantial transactions, 20 days for highly technical transactions
Duterte tells Congress to prioritize Trabaho bill
The Trabaho bill, which aims to reduce corporate tax and rationalize tax incentives, is mentioned in President Rodrigo Duterte's 4th State of the Nation Address
Duterte calls for creation of Department for Overseas Filipinos
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterates his call to create a new department solely for overseas Filipinos to ensure their protection and welfare abroad
Duterte to Pagcor chief Domingo: 'Magpasugal ka pa'
President Rodrigo Duterte tells Pagcor chief Andrea Domingo to encourage gambling, as the agency's revenues soar due to online gambling
Duterte: Teachers to get salary increase in new Salary Standardization Law
Senators of the 18th Congress have also filed bills seeking to raise public school teachers’ salaries
IN PHOTOS: From Luzon to Mindanao, thousands cry 'Atin ang 'Pinas!'
(UPDATED) As President Duterte delivers his 4th Station of the Nation Address, protesters across the country call on Filipinos to fight for Philippine sovereignty
Phillip Salvador to Duterte's critics: 'Mamatay kayong lahat'
'Ginagawa naman ng pangulo natin ang lahat para sa ikabubuti ng bansa, para sa ikabubuti ng bawat Pilipino. Pero binabatikos pa rin,' says the actor
‘All of them will go out’: Duterte renews vow to rid Customs of corruption
'I do not want them back,' says President Rodrigo Duterte in his 4th State of the Nation Address
IN PHOTOS: All the looks from the 2019 SONA
The yearly State of the Nation address isn’t meant to be a showcase of fashion moments but, for better or worse, it is
Duterte pushes for return of death penalty for drug crimes, plunder
For the second time, President Rodrigo Duterte uses his State of the Nation Address to ask Congress to bring back the death penalty
LIVE: President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2019 State of the Nation Address
Follow Rappler’s real-time coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte's 4th State of the Nation Address happening on July 22, 2019
Risa Hontiveros, Twitter users fire back at slut-shaming netizen over SONA dress
‘Stop telling women how to dress,’ says the opposition senator, who’s also the author of the ‘Bawal Bastos’ law
Thousands of cops on full alert for SONA 2019
From EDSA to Commonwealth Avenue, cops stand in position to secure President Duterte's most important speech of the year
Who is Arman Ferrer, the theater actor who'll sing the National Anthem during the 2019 SONA?
The theater actor is set to sing the National Anthem before President Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address on July 22
Halfway through: Duterte's midterm, in charts
From the economy to the country's standing in the world, here's how President Duterte and his administration fared in many areas in his first 3 years in office
Youth, advocates share ideal Philippines ahead of SONA 2019
Young Filipinos wish to see a united and progressive country by the time President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022
[OPINION] Duterte's best and worst
The Duterte administration has achieved some successes that many Filipino appreciate, but it has also done very badly in some other areas as well
Filipinos share #StoryOfTheNation ahead of SONA 2019
Rappler goes around various cities and provinces and asks Filipinos what they would like to hear from President Duterte in his fourth SONA to get the #StoryOfTheNation
[OPINION] The ‘cinemafication’ of Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
These attempts at ‘picture perfection’ replaces the President’s address. Our country’s woes cannot be cured by a manicured picture, image, and video with fancy camera works.
WATCH: Filipinos assess Duterte halfway into his term
Leading up to the President's 4th State of the Nation Address, Rappler asks Filipinos: 'How would you assess Duterte's 3rd year in office?'
President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2019 State of the Nation Address
NEWS, FEATURES, ANALYSES, IN-DEPTH REPORTS, VIDEOS
Populist-authoritarian rulers present 'simplistic' solutions, weaken institutions
Political scientist Temario Rivera says leaders like President Rodrigo Duterte present themselves as a savior of the country’s ills
IN PHOTOS: Groups hit Duterte admin’s performance ahead of SONA 2019
Groups and advocates urge people to join the United People's SONA to demand justice, truth, and accountability for the rights and welfare of Filipinos
What will future Philippines look like? Wait for Duterte's 4th SONA, says Andanar
'This Monday will be the day that you will know the future and how the future will look like in the Philippines,' says Communications Secretary Martin Andanar
How the business community copes with Duterte's politics
Politically-charged questions are no-no's in business briefings. But for how long?
LIST: SONA 2019 activities, protests
Several protests and activities are lined up in various parts of the Philippines on Monday, July 22, to mark President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address
