Rappler's latest stories on Lee Kuan Yew
FALSE: Lee Kuan Yew 'quote' saying 'PH media are master of intrigues'
The former Singapore prime minister said something different about the Philippine media
FALSE: Lee Kuan Yew's 'quote' on PH democracy
Lee Kuan Yew never said the words attributed to him
What Lee Kuan Yew’s son, Lee Hsien Yang, could be trying to tell us this Father’s Day
'I don’t see a disgruntled scion but a man rallying his family under intense persecution to support his gay son’s wedding'
Singapore to take legal action against Lee Kuan Yew grandson
Singapore s government says it will take legal action against the grandson of founding leader Lee Kuan Yew over a Facebook post linked to a family feud
Singapore PM denies nepotism amid family feud in parliament speech
UPDATED It is an escalation of a feud over what to do with a family bungalow that has simmered since the death in March 2015 of the elder Lee
Singapore PM says sorry for family feud
Lee and two younger children of revered founding leader Lee Kuan Yew have been attacking each other on Facebook and international media for days as a dispute over the patriarch s estate became public
In family feud, siblings accuse Singapore PM of abusing power
UPDATED Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Wei Ling: We have felt threatened by Hsien Loong’s misuse of his position and influence over the Singapore government and its agencies to drive his personal agenda
Singaporean teen dissident granted U.S. asylum
UPDATED US immigration judge Samuel Cole says the evidence presented demonstrates Singapore s persecution of Yee was a pretext to silence his political opinions critical of the Singapore government
Singapore says it respects Philippines' drug war
Singaporean Ambassador Kok Li Peng also sees in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte the political will and determination of Singapore s Lee Kuan Yew
PH on Human Rights Watch report: Duterte like Lee Kuan Yew
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella hits the labels placed by other people on President Rodrigo Duterte
Controversial Singapore teen blogger seeks U.S. asylum
Amos Yee 18 a filmmaker turned activist who has been repeatedly jailed in Singapore for his controversial videos is detained by US authorities since arriving at Chicago s airport early December
Lee Kuan Yew of PH? Filipinos in Singapore weigh in on Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte enjoys a lot of support from Filipinos living in Lee Kuan Yew country
Rodrigo Duterte: Whom should he emulate?
In today’s world great leadership is about acknowledging the limits of power and accordingly pursuing necessary reforms within the coordinates of possibilities Not making grandiose and unrealistic promises
Singapore PM feuds in public with sister
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong denies abusing his power and attempting to establish a dynasty as a family feud went public after the first anniversary of the death of his father Lee Kuan Yew
IT revolution crucial to seeing PH through growth crossroads
A new study shows that the country has a rare window of opportunity to spur greater growth but it must focus on innovation
Singapore shares food, culture and friendship for 50th anniversary
Singapore celebrates 50 years of independence by sharing with Filipinos the best of what Singapore has to offer
Singapore daily names Lee Kuan Yew its 'Asian of the Year'
Few Asians have made such an impact as Mr Lee His passing was a reminder of how big a role he played in steering and shaping modern Singapore says the award citation
Memo to 2016 hopefuls: Filipinos deserve faster, stable Internet
The benefits of faster and reliable Internet access are immense and obvious yet politicians and the government have done very little about it
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Aquino as 'minister mentor' under Roxas presidency?
Mar Roxas floats the idea of incumbent President Benigno Aquino III taking on a Cabinet position – that of minister mentor – should he win the presidency
Rappler Talk: The Lee Kuan Yew effect in Singapore polls?
What explains the results of Singapore s election?
Singapore's most competitive polls: What's at stake?
The outcome of Singapore s general election will determine the future of its political system succession and impact on the region s democracy and stability
FAST FACTS: Singapore's parliament system
A look at Singapore s parliamentary system
#AnimatED: Celebrating Singapore
After half a century of being exceptional can it now chill out?
#SG50: IN PHOTOS: Singapore's National Day celebrations
A look at the visual treat that is Singapore s National Day celebrations complete with a military parade a fly past a colorful procession and grand fireworks
#SG50: A changing Singapore questions its miracle
While Lee Kuan Yew s Singapore valued economic growth younger affluent Singaporeans demand more of the government and question the costs of economic success
Singapore at 50: Hailing success, heeding discontent
Singapore marks its 50th anniversary celebrating a remarkable transformation from colonial backwater to regional powerhouse
#SG50 Rappler Talk: Singapore after LKY – legacy, leadership, and change
Rappler talks to Singapore s Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan Jin about life in post Lee Kuan Yew Singapore
How Singapore celebrates its National Day
How did Singapore celebrate its National Day in the past and what does it have in store for its golden founding anniversary?
#SG50: Q and A: 'Singapore to be capital of Asian century'
Rappler talks to former Singapore Ambassador to the UN Kishore Mahbubani a top global intellectual on the changing Singapore and its role in the so called Asian Century
#SG50: My Singapore and the spirit of honest questioning
The Great Man theory of history has its limits The unsung heroes of Singapore’s economic success are the men and women who work hard save prodigiously and invest in the country’s productive capacity
#SG50: 'Philippines can succeed like Singapore'
Meritocracy a strong anti corruption policy and long term vision are just some of the lessons in governance and leadership Singapore offers to the rest of the world
#SG50: Rappler Talk: Singapore's vision of a Smart Nation
On Singapore s 50th anniversary Rappler talks to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to learn how the city state built a leading global metropolis and how it aims to further improve its residents quality of life
#SG50: Smart Nation: The future of Singapore's wired city
Singapore s Smart Nation program uses data and cutting edge technology to find urban solutions to improve public services and to compete with premiere global cities
Singapore teen in anti-Lee video walks free after sentencing
Amos Yee 16 is given a 4 week jail term which is backdated allowing him to not serve further time after his sentencing
Singapore PM grilled by activist in defamation case
Lee s lawyers said the offending blog suggests that the prime minister misappropriated cash from the state pension fund
Singapore teen in anti-Lee video to undergo mental tests
Amos Yee 16 will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for two weeks to undergo further examination after previously being declared mentally and physically fit for an 18 month stint in a reformatory
SEA Games opening ceremony host sorry for 'insensitive' comment
A presenter at Singapore s SEA Games opening ceremony has apologized after she shocked onlookers by mocking a small ethnic Indian girl about her accent
Singapore teen found guilty over anti-Lee video
Amos Yee 16 is convicted in a district court on two charges – offending religious feeling and circulating obscene content – after pleading not guilty in a two day trial
Time for democracy? Brave new isle after Lee Kuan Yew
The question on the mind of many Singaporeans is when Lee Kuan Yew s legacy of totalitarian social engineering will follow the Old Man
Singapore teen in anti-Lee video remanded again for blogs
Amos Yee is facing three charges including for actions that hurt religious feelings after he attacked the 91 year old political patriarch in an eight minute expletive laden YouTube video and launched a tirade against Christianity
Banknotes or airport? Singapore mulls Lee Kuan Yew tribute
Lee s death last month has sparked a vigorous debate in Singapore over how to honor its first prime minister who famously disdained personal monuments
Singapore PM urges pause in paying tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
The prime minister who is also the late Lee s eldest son responds to a variety of suggestions in parliament including naming Singapore s famed Changi Airport after the patriarch
Singapore petition asks airport be named after Lee Kuan Yew
A senior political science lecturer at the National University of Singapore however cautions against the move: It dishonors one of his governing principles namely not to rule by populist pressures
Singapore boy gets 'stern warning' for Lee death hoax
Police: In consultation with the Attorney General’s Chambers AGC the police have issued him with a stern warning in lieu of prosecution
Apa kabar ASEAN pasca Soeharto dan Lee Kuan Yew?
Sentimen siapa yang bakal menang siapa kalah mewarnai jelang berlakunya MEA 2015 Pertumbuhan ekonomi berhadapan dengan isu hak asasi manusia dan lingkungan hidup
Legazpi City nominee for Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
The prestigious prize honors achievements in creating liveable vibrant and sustainable urban communities
Singapore teen in court over anti-Lee Kuan Yew video
Amos Yee 16 is slapped with 3 separate charges including one for actions that have the deliberate intention of wounding the religious or racial feelings of any person
Jeane Napoles, BIFF all-out war, Lee Kuan Yew | The wRap
Jeane Napoles is on the government’s lookout list The all out offensive against the BIFF ends today The world says good bye to Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew
