Rappler's latest stories on President of the Philippine
For a 'human rights culture': Group launches children's rights comic book
Batang May K!, a collaboration between PhilRights and Makô, hopes to make children understand better the importance of human rights amid violations under President Rodrigo Duterte
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Marcos vs Robredo
To be sure, too many incredible things have happened in the Supreme Court, precisely in cases where Duterte had an interest
Duterte invites Russian firms to join PH infrastructure program
Several business deals – including exploring the prospects of building nuclear power plants in the Philippines – are signed on the sidelines of the Philippines-Russia Business Forum in Moscow keynoted by President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte's office has highest confidential, intel funds in proposed 2020 budget
The allocation is even higher than what is to be given to the police and the military
[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
Malacañang refutes PH boat owner: 'We can never be slaves'
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo dispels criticism that the Duterte administration is a slave to China
Xi’s Manila visit ‘more optics than substance’
It's only a reprieve. Critics warn against the implementation of the planned oil and gas deal that commits Manila to a cooperation scheme with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea.
'Forces' in gov't pushed for PH-China oil deal – Locsin
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says the oil and gas deal with China 'wasn't being pushed' by President Rodrigo Duterte himself
Locsin bares parts of Philippines' oil deal with China
(UPDATED) Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says he needs China's permission to release the complete oil deal signed during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
A big neighbor comes to visit: Highlights of Xi’s PH trip
The Chinese President's visit leaves Filipinos with more questions than answers
Sara Duterte on welcoming Xi: Painful heels worth the honor
Wardrobe pains aside, President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest daughter says she was happy to have a chance to personally thank Chinese leader Xi Jinping for visiting the Philippines
Gov't to release 'all pertinent information' on Xi state visit – Panelo
The Palace says no copies of signed agreements have been released because the office in charge, the Department of Foreign Affairs, has been busy with Chinese President's Xi Jinping's second day of activities
PH-China deal on oil, gas dev't creates body to study joint exploration
Up to the last minute, uncertainty clouded what kind of oil and gas deal would come out of Xi's state visit. The MOU appears to be a softer version of the framework earlier prepared.
From Michael Yang to Dennis Uy: Who's who at Xi Jinping state banquet
Lawmakers like Arthur Yap and Sonny Belmonte, leaders of Filipino-Chinese groups, and even a reporter from a Chinese television station are guests at the state dinner
PH, China sign deal on oil, gas development in West PH Sea
Philippine and Chinese officials exchange 'memorandum of understanding on oil and gas development' during Xi Jinping's historic state visit
Xi Jinping: Friendship, cooperation 'only correct choice' for PH, China
President Duterte says the Philippines is ready for a 'new chapter of openness' but emphasizes that the relationship with China must be in the spirit of 'respect for sovereign equality'
Red-carpet PH welcome for Xi Jinping amid protests
Filipino-Chinese families gather outside President Xi Jinping's hotel to catch a glimpse of the visiting leader as cops in riot gear guard the streets to deter protests
IN PHOTOS: Groups to Xi Jinping: 'Stay out of West PH Sea'
Various groups gather outside the Chinese Embassy in Makati City on the first day of President Xi Jinping's Manila visit to assert the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea
Carpio fact-checks Xi Jinping on 14th-century Chinese explorer
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio says that Chinese explorer Zheng He 'never visited the Philippines' as Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed
Malacañang: Other countries should assert Hague ruling
Malacañang sees the value in pressuring China to abide by the 2016 Hague ruling even as President Rodrigo Duterte himself has said that doing so would only provoke China
Panelo: 'Doesn't matter' if China drafted joint exploration deal
Malacañang gives assurances that, regardless of the origin of a draft agreement, Philippine government officials will have studied the document carefully
China Telecom, DICT ink deal for submarine broadband infrastructure
The meeting between DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr and China Telecom Chairman Yang Jie coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Manila
FULL TEXT: Xi Jinping's arrival statement in Philippines
'China stands ready to work with the Philippines for even greater progress in our relations,' says Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives in Manila for a state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Philippines
(UPDATED) 'Our relations have now seen a rainbow after the rain,' says Xi Jinping, the first Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines in 13 years
Release of 'skewed' SWS poll on China 'suspect' – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo finds it suspicious that the survey was released hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his state visit
[OPINION] An open letter to President Xi Jinping
Given its stature and power, Your Excellency, it is imperative that China play its proper role in adhering to the rule of law to preserve stability, security, and peace in the world so that we may all continue to pursue our aspirations for development and progress
5 ways Duterte made good on his pivot to China
As Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Manila, Rappler takes a look at how Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's 'pivot' to China has materialized
PH quietly prepares joint exploration deal with China for Xi visit
(UPDATED) The framework for joint exploration of South China Sea's oil and gas resources could be the highlight of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the Philippines
Why Winnie the Pooh is popping up on your social media feeds
Users change their profile pictures on social media to the adorable yellow bear ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Philippines
Over 5,000 cops to secure Xi visit
NCRPO chief Police Director Guillermo Eleazar says 'extensive' security and coordination preparations were done for the Chinese president’s upcoming Philippine visit
Xi Jinping's schedule of activities in PH
Highlights of the Chinese President's November 20 to 21 visit to Manila include a state banquet hosted by President Rodrigo Duterte and courtesy calls by House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Senate President Vicente Sotto III
From princeling to president: Who is Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership is driven by his vision of the 'Chinese dream' – the great renewal and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in all aspects
State visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Philippines
News, analysis, and videos on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the Philippines, November 20-21, 2018
From duets to sea disputes: When Chinese presidents visit Philippines
Remember the duet of Fidel V. Ramos and Jiang Zemin, or the awkward walk of Noynoy Aquino and Xi Jinping?
PROFILE: Shades of Duterte in China's Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the Philippines, shares many things in common with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Xi Jinping to visit PH from November 20-21
The last Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines was Hu Jintao in 2005, during the Arroyo administration which also enjoyed strong ties with Beijing
Sister Fox now in Australia, hits Duterte 'tyranny'
'There has been a culture of impunity for a long time, and it is getting worse,' says Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox as she arrives in Melbourne
House panel approves P6.7-B Office of the President budget for 2019
The OP budget for 2019, 12% higher than in 2018, allots P2.5 billion for President Duterte's confidential and intelligence funds
President's health: Touchy topic for Duterte, public concern for Constitution
The public so far relies only on the word of President Rodrigo Duterte and his spokesmen as to the real state of his health
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
Sotto: I won’t allow Senate to be 'trampled' on
(UPDATED) Senators expect Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III to provide the kind of protective leadership that Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III failed to show when his party mate, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, attacked the Senate
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 18, 2018
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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
What Sereno's quo warranto ouster means for President, VP
The President and the Vice President have very minimal requirements for eligibility. As such, there are very limited grounds to use a quo warranto petition against them.
Sereno ouster ‘brazenly tramples on' the Constitution – Robredo
(UPDATED) 'Ang desisyon ng Kataas-taasang Hukuman na paboran ang quo warranto petition ay tahasang pagyurak sa pinakasagradong institusyon ng ating bayan: Ang ating Saligang Batas,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the Chief Justice's ouster
Duterte’s SALN for 2017 shows net worth of P28.5M
President Rodrigo Duterte's latest net worth increases by about P1 million compared to his previous Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth
Duterte on IMF's Lagarde: 'Halikan mo lang, mag-iba ang isip niyan'
President Rodrigo Duterte makes a sexist remark against IMF chief Christine Lagarde after the multilateral lender released its World Economic Outlook
Robredo backs Sereno: I will do everything to right this wrong
'The quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno...can be the final blow to the ideal of justice we all depend on…. [It] is not just her fight, it is our fight,' the Vice President says at the Free the Courts forum
Robredo's trust rating declines but stays 'good' – SWS
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo's net trust rating declines in all 4 major geographical areas nationwide, based on a new Social Weather Stations survey
