Rappler's latest stories on Duterte Year 3
Evolution of the Duterte Cabinet
Roughly half of Duterte's original Cabinet remains at the midway point of his presidency, while the number of retired military or police in the Cabinet has tripled
Duterte Promise Checklist: Major accomplishments, failures
Halfway into his presidency, we look at what Rodrigo Duterte's presidency has achieved and what it has failed at so far
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
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
Does Duterte fulfill the dictator criteria? This book can help us find out
'How Democracies Die' by Levitsky and Ziblatt identifies signs of a budding authoritarian and steps they take to subvert democracies. How does Rodrigo Duterte measure up to their criteria?
P773 billion worth of Philippine natural wealth 'sold out' by Duterte gov't
A network of environmental groups says 3 years of the Duterte presidency has resulted in the selling out of at least P773 billion worth of the Philippines' sovereign mineral, water, wildlife, and marine resources
[OPINION] What Duterte has achieved in 3 years
The change – pagbabago – that he promised remains illusory
Corruption Red Flags: Excesses in government spending
Rappler conducts an analysis of 323 audit reports of government agencies to find irregularities and flagged spendings. Part 2 tackles excesses in spending, travels and ghosts of the pork scam.
Corruption Red Flags: Fake transactions, doubtful accounts in government spending
Rappler conducts an analysis of 323 audit reports of government agencies to find irregularities and flagged spendings. Part 1 is all about the fake and the doubtful.
Despite Duterte, Gem-Ver fishermen buckle down to work
The fishermen come home but government disowns their narrative about what happened at Recto Bank and gives away bare boats. They prepare to sail again in dangerous waters.
Rappler Talk: Mark Thompson on Duterte's 'violent populism'
On Friday, July 12, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with Mark Thompson, an expert on Southeast Asian politics, to discuss the past 3 years of the Duterte presidency and the continuing support of Filipinos for the President
Duterte may use SONA 2019 to 'educate' Filipinos about West PH Sea fishing rights
President Rodrigo Duterte insists allowing Chinese to fish in Philippine waters is constitutional, and tells Filipinos not to believe in 'constitutionalists' who say otherwise
At midterm mark, Duterte scores his highest satisfaction rating
After the Recto Bank incident dominates news headlines, 80% of Filipinos say they are satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte's performance
Duterte at midterm gets high grades for keeping Mindanao promise
Thanks to President Rodrigo Duterte, the new Bangsamoro region is in place and the Mindanao promise is on track. His challenge in the next 3 years is to make sure that BARMM delivers on its promises.
The Duterte Show: A reflection on the last 3 years
Let this animation take you through a visual journey through poet and anthropologist Arnold Azurin's ruminations about Filipinos under the Duterte presidency
Rodrigo Duterte: The celebrity in Malacañang
The Philippine President has a fandom that rivals many top celebrities – here's a look at how he has played the fame game
[OPINION] Caesar through Digong: Why we need to be political
'The problem with us Filipinos is not that we lack discipline or love for our country. The problem with us is our lack of self-esteem due to decades of mismanagement,' says Allen Severino
Duterte and the poor: What the surveys say
Throughout his 3 years in office, President Rodrigo Duterte has managed to keep poor Filipinos satisfied with his performance. Pollsters help us make sense of this.
At midterm, Robredo wants better ties with Duterte
Vice President Leni Robredo describes her first 3 years as Vice President as 'good' but 'challenging'
Cabinet members hail Duterte at halfway mark of presidency
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is confident Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte will end up with a 'very strong presidency,' while Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III praises his 'vision' to give Filipinos a 'comfortable life'
As Duterte enters 3rd year in office, Malacañang says 'best is still to come'
'The President’s record as the Philippines’ Chief Executive speaks for itself,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Duterte’s war on dissent
The number of human rights defenders charged in the 3 years of the Duterte government is higher than those recorded during the full terms of Benigno Aquino III and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Duterte at the halfway mark: The Filipino's gamble
President Rodrigo Duterte, buoyed by a narrative of action and compassion, has recovered from 3 years worth of controversies. Will this narrative hold up until the end?
[OPINION] Rodrigo Roa Duterte, best 'tibak'
If necessity is the mother of invention, then the necessity of opposing Duterte invented an entire generation of activists
Why Filipinos believe Duterte was 'appointed by God'
It's rooted in the Filipino view of God as 'Punisher' – like Rodrigo Duterte
The Duterte Insult List
President Rodrigo Duterte's practice of hurling shocking insults at his critics has been a defining feature of his governance style
Recto Bank incident taints Duterte's nationalist image – analyst
'If we're just exchanging one possible exploiter with another, that doesn't really bode well for his nationalist image,' says political science expert Aries Arugay
[OPINION] Disappointment, exhaustion, fear: An incoming freshman on Duterte's 3 years
'I can still remember how I, who once swore never to participate in any political rally, felt compelled to join the calls of dissent on the day of CJ Sereno's ouster'
Human rights: How to deal with Duterte, the biggest challenge?
Advocates are constantly challenged by President Rodrigo Duterte's 'intentional distortion' of human rights since 2016. What are lessons learned?
Duterte Year 3: The Halfway Mark
Assessing Rodrigo Duterte and the country at the midway point of his presidency
[ANALYSIS] Why is Duterte still so popular?
President Rodrigo Duterte's enduring popularity is baffling. What are the factors that might explain it?
Newsbreak Chats: The highs and lows of the Duterte presidency
On Thursday, June 27, the Newsbreak team sits down to discuss what defined the Duterte presidency in the past 3 years, the implications of his policies, and what can be expected in the latter half of his administration
WATCH: Duterte presidency in 5 minutes
Here is a look at the defining moments of the first half of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration in under 5 minutes
Halfway mark: Duterte presidency 'domineering' challenge to PH democracy
While quelling dissent could be 'efficient' for a president who wants to get things done, political science expert Aries Arugay says democracy is also about checks and balance
Joyce Bernal is directing Duterte's 4th SONA
It's the second year in a row for the director to be at the helm of the State of the Nation Address
Rappler Talk: Assessing Duterte presidency at the halfway mark
The first 3 years of President Rodrigo Duterte's term will pass on June 30. Political science associate professor Aries Arugay weighs in on the Chief Executive's popularity, gains and losses, and challenges in the next half of his term.
Duterte vetoes 7 bills in first 3 years in office
Among the vetoed bills are the twin measures that would have fulfilled President Duterte's campaign promise to coconut farmers
PODCASTS: Duterte, ruler of a divided nation
Here are 3 confessions from a divided nation: A Davaoeña critic of the President whose father is rabidly pro-Duterte, a disillusioned Duterte supporter, and an impassioned Duterte defender
[ANALYSIS] China, the patron, is Duterte's reality check
Duterte the patron knows what a patron expects – debt of gratitude, acquiescence despite being wronged, and the unconditional acceptance that the patron will make up for mistakes, one way or the other
Ahead of SONA 2019, Duterte Cabinet to hold 3 fora on accomplishments
Cabinet clusters will hold pre-SONA fora in Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City in the days leading to President Duterte's State of the Nation Address on July 22
Duterte: I've kept all my promises
As his term nears the halfway mark, President Rodrigo Duterte reminds Filipinos that their choice of the next president will determine if the gains of his administration will continue
