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Davao City under community quarantine
Mayor Sara Duterte issues an executive order ‘effective immediately’

Joma Sison: Meeting Duterte in PH before reform agreement approval 'premature'
The Communist Party of the Philippines founder says he is willing to meet with Duterte 'in a country near the Philippines' after the resumption of peace talks, among other conditions

'Inspired by China,' Duterte orders daily military drills for Rizal
'I was inspired when I went to China because every sundown, they have a drill,' Duterte says before military and police officers
[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 silent on PH boat sinking 'because he is studying'
President Rodrigo Duterte doesn't want to take steps based on the wrong information, says Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi

Villarin: Money, power won vs sectoral advocacies in 2019 party-list race
Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin says the results of the 2019 party-list elections show that 'the party-list terrain has dramatically changed'

Duterte wants suspension of law ordering two license plates on motorcycles
(UPDATED) The President also says he will negotiate for a lower fine for violations of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Law

Local campaigns start: Duterte, ex-mayor, sets the tone for 2019 polls
Around 43,000 candidates are vying for nearly 18,000 local positions across the country

Caloocan diocese prays for Bishop David's safety: 'Sasamahan namin siya'
'Huwag tayong matakot na tumayo sa ating pananampalataya, ipaglaban natin ito at lalo nating paigtingin ang ating pagmamahal sa ating Panginoon,' Fr Jay de Leon says

4 out of 5 Filipinos worry over extrajudicial killings – SWS
The SWS survey says 78% Filipinos are worried that they, or someone they know, will be a victim of extrajudicial killings

Duterte impersonator sparks frenzy in Hong Kong
Hundreds of distracted worshippers erupt into cheers and take photos of the impersonator, who goes by the stage name Cresencio Extreme

Duterte's satisfaction rating rises in Q4 2018 – SWS
The President's net satisfaction rating was up in Metro Manila, Visayas, and the balance of Luzon, but it went down by a few points in Mindanao

2018 moments when Duterte made us ask, 'Is he serious?'
From shutting down an island for half a year to reviving ancient barter trade, President Rodrigo Duterte has tried to implement some crazy-sounding policies

LIVE: Congress joint session on martial law extension in Mindanao for 2019
Watch live on Rappler as the Senate and the House of Representatives convene in a joint session to decide on President Duterte's request to extend martial law

Duterte cancels visit to wake of 9 farmers killed in Negros Occidental
Heavy rains force President Duterte to call off his personally condoling with the relatives of the slain farmers in Sagay City

Duterte's satisfaction rating rises in Q3 – SWS
In the 3rd Quarter 2018 Social Weather Stations survey, majority of Filipinos say that the President Rodrigo Duterte's remarks on God and rape are vulgar

Duterte to shoulder P25M police hospital bills monthly
(3rd UPDATE) Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde makes the announcement during the 117th Police Service Anniversary

Robredo hits Duterte for 'untruth' on human rights
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo challenges human rights advocates, 'Beyond speaking truth to power, we must speak truth to the heart of every Filipino'

[OPINION] Duterte's playlist
If President Rodrigo Duterte has an 'Efficient Fascist Dictator Wannabe' playlist, what songs would be in it?

Bishop warns vs propaganda in Duterte admin's talks with churches
The proposed dialogue will only be fruitful if it convinces President Rodrigo Duterte to stop killings and respect human rights, says Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon

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After rants vs Catholic Church, Duterte to meet CBCP president
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Pope Francis' envoy to the Philippines, 'also welcomes further meetings' with the President, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

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'

Religious leaders urge gov't, NDF: Seek peace and pursue it
The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform encourages both government and the National Democratic Front to 'open the doors to dialogue'

Duterte 'committed sin that only Satan can do' – Christian group
'President Duterte has crossed the line!' says Bishop Daniel Balais, national chairman of the Christian group Intercessors for the Philippines

Bishops hit Duterte for calling God stupid
'Paano siya magiging Pangulo para sa lahat ng Pilipino kung wala siyang paggalang sa mga mananampalatayang Katoliko?' says Bishop Pablo Virgilio David

Rita Avila slams Duterte for calling God stupid: 'You only respect yourself'
(UPDATED) In a now-deleted post, the actress said: 'This is a reflection of you, Mr President. You only respect yourself'

World Council of Churches slams impunity under Duterte
The World Council of Churches urges government 'to end the culture of impunity' as around 23,000 people, including Father Richmond Nilo and two other Catholic priests, get killed in the Philippines

Duterte: Liguasan Marsh 'belongs to the Moro people'
The marsh in central Mindanao is believed to have oil reserves

Duterte hopes for Nur Misuari's input in BBL
"'Pag hindi naman tayo nagka-aregluhan, eh ako nasa gitna, mahirapan ako, sino'ng barilin ko?' asks President Rodrigo Duterte

Trillanes hits Duterte for saying 'someone will shoot him' someday
'Go ahead, Mr Duterte, order somebody to shoot me and, I assure you, it would lead to your end,' Senator Antonio Trillanes IV dares President Rodrigo Duterte

FACT CHECK: Misleading Aquino-Duterte comparison in 'pro-Roxas' page
The figures listed in a graphic posted by the Facebook page "Oras Na, Roxas Na" make it appear they cover Aquino's entire 6-year term and Duterte's first two years. The amounts are from the 2016 and 2017 national budgets only.

Boracay cleanup 'not for the rich,' says Duterte
Meanwhile, an alliance of workers and residents urges the government to consider the negative impact of the temporary closure on people who have lived and worked in the island

Duterte to UN special rapporteur Garcia-Sayan: 'Go to hell'
'He is not a special person, and I do not recognize his rapporteur title,' says President Rodrigo Duterte

#TheWrap: Videos to watch this week, May 21-27, 2018
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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

Archbishop Villegas: Stand up vs 'reign of murder, vulgarity'
'Hindi ba sobra na? Hindi pa ba tayo maninindigan? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?' says Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas

A year after Marawi crisis, Malacañang 'satisfied' with rehab
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit Marawi City soon to mark the crisis' first anniversary, says the Palace

Unlike Philippines, Vietnam condemns Chinese bombers
Vietnam 'demands that China stop these activities' and 'cease militarization' of the South China Sea, even as Manila won't publicly condemn Beijing

[OPINION] On the South China Sea: Let us help our President
'As we had previously said, we are opposed to war – as we should be. But if threatened by the use of force, we should be ready to inflict, at the very least, a bloody nose on any attacker who is out to harm us.'

Duterte fires DOTr official for allegedly dealing with his sister
(UPDATED) Transportation Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino is accused by President Rodrigo Duterte of being involved in deals with one of his sisters

Corporate counsel, DPWH exec on Duterte's chopping block?
'Maybe I'll fire the corporate counsel tomorrow. Ang DPWH nga assistant secretary nga akong brad sa law school, ako pong gipa-resign,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
LOOK: Duterte meets rescued cops
Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza fetches the two policewomen in Jolo and accompanies them to Davao City to meet the President

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 18, 2018
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Duterte on Ramadan: Sacrifice to help communities
President Rodrigo Duterte says he hopes Muslims will 'continue to do good deeds for the poor and the marginalized members of society' as Ramadan begins

Sereno to Duterte: 'Mag-resign ka na'
'Gagawin niya ba tayong probinsiya ng China? ....Eh di sana pala pumunta rin ako kay Xi Jinping,' says ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, as she also mocks President Rodrigo Duterte's China ties

Malacañang denies discrimination vs women in government
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is asked about discrimination after President Rodrigo Duterte said he is ruling out the appointment of a woman as the next Ombudsman

Duterte on next Ombudsman: Not politician, 'lalo na hindi babae'
Asked about Ombudsman applicant Silvestre Bello III, President Rodrigo Duterte says, 'I will assign him as labor attaché in Kuwait'

Duterte says more officials 'suspended pending investigation'
President Rodrigo Duterte reads the names of at least 13 suspended government employees, from a prosecutor to a former mayor

Duterte: 'Remain meek, humble' to get 'mercy' of China's Xi
President Rodrigo Duterte says China's Xi Jinping is proposing a 'bigger share' for the Philippines in a joint development of the West Philippine Sea
