Rappler's latest stories on aquino administration
FALSE: 'Photo' of unfinished footbridge 'during Aquino administration'
The unfinished footbridge is built in Thailand, not in the Philippines
Gaps by both Aquino, Duterte administrations led to GCTA mess
This demonstrates the pitfalls of bureaucracy and the impactful consequences of seemingly imperfect legislation
FALSE: Aquino admin obtained 'secret' $500-million loan from World Bank
The World Bank approved a loan for Yolanda victims in 2013 but the Aquino administration did not hide this information
[OPINION] To respectfully differ with Defense Secretary Lorenzana
We feel deeply sad because it appears that he is being used as a propagandist precisely since he has the reputation of being straight as an arrow
Still blaming Aquino admin? Time to prove yourself, Poe tells DOTr
Senator Grace Poe, chair of the Senate committee on public services, tells transportation officials that they've been in office for over a year already but they have yet to show 'concrete steps' to improve MRT services
For Gascon, Aquino admin failed to 'connect with grassroots'
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon says the Aquino administration was competent and had achievements yet there was a 'sense that the government was distant from the people'
Aquino to appeal Ombudsman decision
UPDATED Aquino spokesperson Abigail Valte says the ex president will seek to clarify certain facts as stated in the Ombudsman decision
Free tuition in state colleges: What the bill says
Here s what you need to know about the tuition free policy as proposed in the Senate
Jokowi on Mary Jane, war on drugs, Milky Way | 6PM wRap
Watch the 6PM wRap with Chay Hofileña
Free toll fees at NAIA expressway for 1 month starting Sept 22
The complete project including the portion linking Terminal 3 would be accessible to the public before the year ends Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade says
Filipinos' final verdict on Aquino admin: 'Very good'
The final SWS poll on the Aquino administration shows 66 of Filipinos satisfied with its performance 17 dissatisfied and 17 neither satisfied nor dissatisfied for a net satisfaction rating of 50
Duterte admin to drop expanded BUB program – Diokno
National Anti Poverty Commission Vice Chairperson Ruperto Ka Uper Aleroza wants the program to be continued in its current form saying that it has benefited the poorest towns in the country
Ex-health chief Ona, two other former DOH execs face graft charges
The charges stem from an anomalous P392M hospital project says the Ombudsman which has also ordered the 3 to be disqualified from holding public office
NAPC failed to adopt anti-poverty policies under Aquino – Maza
Anti poverty policies based on recommendations of sectoral groups could have been adopted if NAPC officials met en banc says new NAPC chief Liza Maza
NAPC officials to Maza: 'Consider facts' before judging agency's performance
Five NAPC officials urge the new lead convenor of the anti poverty body to defend the integrity of the agency amid attacks by her colleagues in the Left
WATCH: It’s a wrap: Dinky Soliman’s report card at DSWD
If there is one good thing that we can turn over to the new administration it is evidence based policy making planning and evaluation says DSWD Secretary Corazon Dinky Soliman
Aquino's good news as term ends: PH improves fight vs human trafficking
Former president Benigno Aquino III says the Philippines is now fully compliant with the minimum standards of the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act based on a US State Department report
Aquino: There's no place like home
Former president Benigno Aquino III returns to his roots after 6 years
'Citizen' Noynoy: Huge burden off my shoulders
Malaking bigat ang nawala sa ating balikat says former president Benigno Aquino III barely an hour after he leaves Malacañang
Aquino's Cabinet officials welcome him home
UPDATED Some days he also made it really difficult but for the most part he was our inspiration not only to do well but to do good says Aquino s tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr
Aquino leaves Malacañang
President Benigno Aquino III leaves his workplace and home of 6 years
'It's been a fantastic journey' – outgoing Palace spokesman
This student council arguably did the country right by all counts by any standards says outgoing Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda
Aquino's last week in office
How did outgoing President Benigno Aquino III spend his last few days in Malacañang?
Aquino: The friends he kept, the crises he (mis)managed
In problematic situations this is the side of the President not apparent in the public eye
Aquino: Life at the top for bachelor president
The Philippines first bachelor president survives the loneliest job in the country without losing his sense of humor
Aquino's letdowns, Duterte's promise
The vote for Duterte was in many ways a protest vote It is as one pollster explains an indicator of discontent with the state of things
Aquino's satisfaction ratings decline: Not the worst
In a span of 6 years Filipinos in general have looked kindly upon Aquino’s presidency going by his trust and satisfaction ratings
The emotional journey of Benigno Aquino III
Throughout his interview with Rappler President Benigno Aquino III is relaxed confident and in good spirits – the picture of a retiring public servant satisfied with a job well done
Aquino: Don't miss me after June 30, I'll just be around
Sandali lang nandito pa ako Bakit ba niyo ako namimiss? At pagkatapos ho ng termino ko po sa Times lang po ako titira Hindi naman ako aalis the outgoing President says
K to 12 and beyond: A look back at Aquino's 10-point education agenda
In 2010 President Benigno Aquino III proposed 10 ways to fix basic education in the country Did he fulfill his campaign promise?
Aquino thanks Cabinet, confers presidential awards to them
I hope that perhaps even on an unofficial level we may still find ourselves working together as fellow citizens this time President Aquino tells his outgoing Cabinet
The President's men, 6 years after
Whom did President Benigno Aquino III listen to when he had to grapple with policy issues? How was he like to members of the Cabinet? Did he play favorites? How has he evolved in the past 6 years?
TIMELINE: Aquino's love-hate relationship with OFWs
Let s take a look at some of the key OFW issues during the Aquino administration and how the government handled it
Will vetoed bill drive more PH nurses abroad?
President Benigno Aquino III says the proposed increase in the pay of entry level nurses will have dire financial consequences on public and private health institutions but a nurses group dismisses this as speculative
Beyond the numbers: How Aquino fueled the economy
President Aquino s economic legacy lies in finally allowing the private sector to flourish while planting the seeds for future generations to enjoy
Aquino rejects bill increasing entry-level nurses’ pay
The additional costs that this salary increase would entail may cause unintended repercussions such as possible downsizing of hospital personnel and consequent increase in health care costs President Benigno Aquino III says in his budget message
The Aquino Legacy
Rappler looks back on the presidency of Benigno Simeon Aquino III – its successes, its failures, and its legacy
Aquino's firsts
While the incoming president has already made a mark for himself insofar as presidential firsts are concerned outgoing President Aquino has set records of his own too
The bachelor president: Aquino and the women he met
The reigning most eligible bachelor of the country is set to end his presidency without a first lady. Will private citizen Noynoy have better luck?
Aquino: 81 bills rejected in 6 years
Among all the presidents after Martial Law it was Aquino who vetoed the most number of bills followed by President Fidel Ramos
Up close: The many faces of President Aquino
President Benigno Aquino III s chief photographer Gil Nartea shares his photos with Rappler
#AnimatED: Lesson in leadership
Strengthening institutions not ties to friends is key
LISTEN: The Noynoy Aquino administration soundtrack
As his term comes to an end President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III looks back on the past 6 years in songs
What happened to FOI under Aquino?
The passage of the Freedom of Information bill is like a missing puzzle piece in the Aquino administration’s fight against corruption
The Aquino promise
'My hope is that when I leave office, everyone can say that we have traveled far on the right path, and we are able to bequeath a better future to the next generation'
NAPC chief to beneficiaries: Defend BUB, Aquino admin reforms
UPDATED NAPC lead convenor Joel Rocamora urges government beneficiaries to protect the key anti poverty reforms of the outgoing administration
Aquino on poverty: PH cannot become rich 'overnight'
Paano ba mahirap tong araw na to bukas mayaman Maliban sa kung magnanakaw ka ng limpak limpak di ka siguro puwede overnight mayaman says the outgoing Philippine leader
Political comeback after Palace? Only when I'm needed – Aquino
President Benigno Aquino III looks forward to recharging himself in Tarlac after June 30
Aquino: 'I hope I showed best face of PH to the world'
President Benigno Aquino III says the Philippines has regained its standing as a worthwhile partner of the international community
Rappler Talk: President Aquino's legacy and reflections on leadership
Watch Benigno Aquino III speak to Rappler s Maria Ressa on his legacy his greatest challenges and his hopes for the next leadership on Tuesday June 7
