Rappler's latest stories on Rodrigo Duterte presidency
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
[OPINION] Holding the line against fascism
The crucial signs and their contextualized explanations tell us that the current government has been extensively using fascist politics and tactics which is, ironically, possible to do under democratic rule
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
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 to Palawan hotels, resorts: 'Follow rules' to avoid another Boracay
'I'm putting on notice everybody,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in a speech at a festival in Puerto Princesa 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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
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
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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
Opposition senators ask SC to stop PH from leaving Int'l Criminal Court
In a petition filed before the Supreme Court, 6 senators argue that the withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court needs Senate concurrence
Duterte breaks promise to visit Philippine Rise
The President's son Sebastian Duterte and his closest aide Bong Go ride jet skis around the undisputed Casiguran Bay instead
Duterte says China's Xi vowed to protect him from ouster
'We will not allow you to be taken out from your office,' Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recalls Chinese President Xi Jinping telling him
AFP chief: BBL passage directly linked to peace
'The passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law has a direct correlation to peace. It has a positive and direct correlation,' says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Carlito Galvez Jr
Duterte tells 2 DOJ, DPWH assistant secretaries to resign
(3RD UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte advises Justice Assistant Secretary Moslemen Macarambon Sr and Public Works Assistant Secretary Tingagun Ampaso Umpa to resign 'or face termination for corruption'
Duterte on Edgardo Angara: 'Tagapagtanggol sa bunganga ko'
(UPDATED) 'Pang-diplomat talaga, which I can never be one, ever,' says President Rodrigo Duterte of the late Edgardo Angara, his former special envoy to the EU
Duterte: Skipping barangay elections 'purely political'
President Rodrigo Duterte says he wanted 'to erase the suspicion' from his candidate-friends on whether he voted for them in the barangay elections
Duterte skips first barangay elections under his presidency
(3rd UPDATE) The voting period ends at 3 pm with President Rodrigo Duterte failing to show up at his polling precinct in Davao City
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
2 weeks after island's closure, Duterte forms Boracay task force
The Boracay Inter-agency Task Force is ordered to formulate 'an action plan towards the sustainable tourism development of Boracay'
Duterte names Isko Moreno as DSWD undersecretary
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte also appoints Tony Lambino as assistant secretary of the Department of Finance
Malacañang respects Ombudsman probe into Paolo Duterte
'We see this as part of the Ombudsman's constitutional mandate to ensure public accountability,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
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Duterte promotes Coast Guard chief to admiral
This comes 4 months after President Rodrigo Duterte named then Rear Admiral Elson Hermogino as commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard
Duterte curses at Time magazine: 'Diktador ba ako? Since when?'
'Tang ina itong Time magazine na 'to, nilagay ako doon sa mga despot,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, who was featured in Time's 'Rise of the Strongman' issue
Duterte to create 3-man panel of experts on Dengvaxia
Malacañang says according to President Rodrigo Duterte, he 'will be bound by the findings' of these 3 experts – all Asians, no Westerners – on whether Dengvaxia 'caused deaths'
Duterte to visit Philippine Rise from May 15 to 16
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will send off 50 scientists who will conduct research in Benham Rise, renamed as Philippine Rise
Duterte names Abdullah Mamao as special envoy to Kuwait
Newly appointed Special Envoy to Kuwait Abdullah Mamao, a San Beda law graduate, is the presidential adviser on overseas Filipino workers
Roque confirms private conversation of Duterte, Teo
(UPDATED) This comes following a report that President Rodrigo Duterte fired Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo after a Cabinet meeting on May 7
Duterte to frontline services: Answer requests in 15 days
President Rodrigo Duterte directs agencies with frontline services 'to respond to all public requests and concerns within 15 days from receipt thereof'
