Rappler's latest stories on Philippine president
[OPINION | Newspoint] A never-ending cleanup
President Duterte may have been prodigious at making a mess, and far from done with it, but his is only the latest in a rarely broken run of messy Philippine leaderships
[OPINION] Duterte is vulnerable
But if the opposition comes across as mainly defending liberal democracy, this is not going to make a dent in Duterte’s popularity
[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
Duterte 'confesses' he molested their maid as a teen
President Rodrigo Duterte bares details of the supposed incident before a large crowd in Kidapawan City, as he attacked the Catholic Church for its 'abuses'
From Marcos to Duterte: How Philippine presidents handled their health problems
In 2006, Imee Marcos recalled the secrecy that shrouded the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' deteriorating health – to douse doubts about his ability to govern
Amnesty aside, can presidents declare anything 'void ab initio'?
Retired Supreme Court Justice and constitutional law expert Vicente Mendoza says, 'No. Only courts can declare anything void.'
Duterte: 'I am ready to step down'
(2nd UPDATE) But President Rodrigo Duterte rejects Vice President Leni Robredo as his successor, saying, 'I do not think she can improve on anything here'
Sarcastic Duterte on Pamatong quo warranto petition: I'm due for ouster
'Di bale. Uuwi na lang ako sa amin,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, as he lightheartedly speaks of the quo warranto petition against him during the anniversary of the Office of the Solicitor General
Con-Com draft gives president all powers to prevent secession of regions
The draft constitution 'allows the president to assume all the necessary powers of government – executive, legislative, and judiciary – to prevent the breakup' of the federated republic, says Consultative Committee chairman Reynato Puno
CPP says Duterte ouster 'highly probable'
The Communist Party of the Philippines also argues that Duterte's counterinsurgency program Oplan Kapayapaan 'is doomed to fail'
Power of president to declare state of war stricken out of draft charter
The sole power to declare a state of war is returned to Congress in the latest printed version of the Consultative Committee's draft constitution
'Enough,' women tell Duterte
'What matters is that here and now, we take a stand against presidential misogyny, act consistently against a government that condones abuse, and unite on the truth that we will not, cannot stand for violence – not just against women, but against all Filipinos,' says Enough, a movement launched on Facebook
Duterte says offices 'beyond control' to be put under Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte warns 'radical changes' are coming and that he will use certain powers 'to the hilt' to address criminality
Duterte to seek stronger defense, trade ties with South Korea
At least 4 agreements are expected to be signed between the Philippines and South Korea during the official visit of President Rodrigo Duterte from June 3 to 5
Duterte: I believe in women's competence, but not in all aspects
(UPDATED) 'Itong mga babae, prim and proper man 'yan, isang tingin lang sa nanay niyan wala na, tunaw na 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte on TIME cover: I'm no strongman
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he never sent anyone critical of his administration to jail
Shorten Boracay closure? Duterte says he'll defer to Cabinet
'I do not interfere in the work of the Cabinet members,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, adding that he does 'not just revoke recommendations'
PDP-Laban to give 'unknowns' shot at Senate slate – Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says the ruling party will consider even poor performers in surveys on possible senatorial aspirants
[OPINION] Enough of policymaking without planning
As the Boracay example illustrates, policymaking without planning makes for needless chaos, confusion, and destruction
Duterte threatens to arrest ICC prosecutor if she goes to PH
'Kaya ikaw, Ms Fatou, huwag kang pumunta dito kasi I will bar you,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, addressing International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda
Duterte wants P4-B 'gratis' from China to fund Jolo, Basilan hospitals
President Rodrigo Duterte says he prefers economic aid from China to be spent on healthcare in the Sulu capital and Basilan instead of funding infrastructure projects
INSIDE STORY: How Duterte decided on Boracay closure
Rappler traces President Rodrigo Duterte's decision-making on Boracay, from the video presentation that started it up to the Cabinet meetings where a 6-month closure was finalized
Duterte teases Chinese reporter about 'flowering' PH-China ties
'China and the Philippines will bloom and you and I are in the middle of the flower,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells a China Central Television reporter during a press conference
Duterte: 'I need China'
Before flying off to China for the 3rd time, the Philippine leader says he has no plans of bringing up reclamation and construction activities by Beijing in the West Philippine Sea
Netizens on Boracay closure: 'Hassle, unnecessary!'
'Pati kaming taga-Aklan talaga hindi makauwi, walang flight pa-Kalibo dahil sa closure na 'yan! Ano lalangoy kami?' tweets one irate netizen
Duterte off to China, Hong Kong this month
President Rodrigo Duterte will address the plenary at the Boao Forum for Asia on April 10, and will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the event
Duterte orders 6-month closure of Boracay
The closure to tourism of the popular beach destination starts April 26
Duterte wants Landbank to provide more loans for farmers
The President warns he would look into the bank's finances after challenging it to provide tractors to farmers' cooperatives all over the country
Robredo wishes a 'successful administration' for Duterte
'Iyong success ng administrasyon ng ating Pangulo, wala naman doong ibang makikinabang [kundi] tayong mga Pilipino. Kaya iyon ang pinaka-birthday wish ko sa kanya,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the
Duterte to Robredo: 'I love to see my Vice President'
'This is the 3rd time that I have greeted you, my lady,' the President says at the start of his speech, addressing Vice President Leni Robredo
Duterte lists down demands for OFW protection in Kuwait
The Philippine leader wants Kuwait to ensure OFWs get 7 hours of sleep, enjoy holidays, and won't have their passports confiscated by their employers
Mining firms supplying communists with bombs to lose license – Duterte
President Duterte also orders that personnel of the military or police found violating rules on explosives 'face automatic expulsion'
WATCH: Forum on the Philippines’ withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
Watch the forum live on Rappler
Duterte meets Saudi prince in Malacañang
The meeting takes place amid President Duterte's warning that he will expand his OFW deployment ban in Kuwait to other Middle Eastern countries
Duterte against divorce – Malacañang
The Palace clarifies the President's stance on divorce after the House of Representatives approves the divorce bill on second reading
Dela Rosa to DOJ panel: 'Konsensiya naman'
Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa says the Department of Justice panel should have alerted the police if there was weak evidence against alleged drug lords Peter Lim and Kerwin Espinosa
PH transmits to UN notice of withdrawal from Int'l Criminal Court
(UPDATED) 'The decision to withdraw is the Philippines’ principled stand against those who politicize and weaponize human rights,' reads the formal notice
Duterte promotes DOJ prosecutor who cleared suspects in big drug cases
(UPDATED) Between the time DOJ prosecutor Aristotle Reyes is appointed Lucena City regional trial court judge and finally takes his oath, he has dismissed drug charges against Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Lim, and the customs officials in the shabu smuggling case
China defends Duterte from U.N. rights chief's tirades
China says 'anyone without bias can see' that President Rodrigo Duterte has made 'achievements' in fighting illegal drugs and improving people's jobs
Duterte to declare state of calamity in Boracay, warns courts not to interfere
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte warns courts not to issue a temporary restraining order against his declaration or else he will 'bullshit' them
After summit rebuff, Duterte-Turnbull phone call being arranged
The Philippine leader and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull are expected to speak ahead of the ASEAN-Australia Summit which Malacañang just confirmed Duterte intends to skip
From Cory to Rody: Presidents and their beef with Palace reporters
Rappler looks into all the instances when Malacañang restricted the access of reporters covering the Palace beat and compares them with President Duterte's recent order
Rappler Talk: Gary Alejano on holding the Duterte administration accountable
On Thursday, February 22, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano about the importance of maintaining check and balance in government
Duterte tells helpful Lucio Tan he'll forgive and forget
After PAL provides planes for OFWs, President Rodrigo Duterte tells tycoon Lucio Tan: 'I am going to shut up forever. Okay na sa akin, tapos na.'
Duterte to ICC: Kill threats only expression of personal outrage
President Rodrigo Duterte outlines his arguments against a possible guilty verdict from the ICC
Duterte: If I won't be a dictator, nothing will happen to PH
President Rodrigo Duterte had previously said that becoming a dictator would dishonor his late mother, a prominent activist against the Marcos regime
Duterte says he told Aung San Suu Kyi: Ignore criticism on human rights
The Philippine leader says he 'pities' the democracy icon, who now faces criticism for her silence on the persecution of the Rohingya
Duterte jokes about '42 virgins' as tourism 'come-on'
'I'd like to have the virgins here, not in heaven,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, during a business forum in India
Duterte pushes for stronger efforts to end financing of terror groups
President Rodrigo Duterte, remembering the Marawi crisis, stressed the importance of cooperation for timely and thorough intelligence gathering and analysis
