Rappler's latest stories on features on Rodrigo Duterte
The Bully
See him watch him howling through the night in a roar of chrome and steel Tell your boys run Tell your women hide Get out steer clear and God help the fuckers who get in the way
EDSA 32: Politicians who got their start after the 1986 uprising
(UPDATED) The EDSA revolution did not only restore democracy to the Philippines, it also made politicians out of once unknown names

#PiliPinasDebates2016: Who dominated the online conversation?
Let s take a look at the numbers to see how well the candidates did in the online conversations during the first presidential debates

Duterte 'played it safe' in 1st presidential debate
Duterte is not as confrontational and aggressive perhaps to test the waters as a first timer in a national debate says a political analyst

Rappler polls: Duterte consistent winner, Binay consistent loser
The Davao mayor emerges as netizens top pick in all 4 Rappler polls while the Vice President places last

Duterte takes Round 2, Roxas is runner-up for netizens
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte takes Round 2 according to netizens with former interior secretary Mar Roxas coming in second

On social media, Duterte wins Round 1 of the debate
For netizens Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte dominates Round 1 of the debate

Duterte's preps for 1st presidential debate: Focus on time limit
The night before the 1st presidential debate Duterte spends 5 hours in a mock debate with volunteers playing his rival candidates

What were the 2016 presidential bets doing during the EDSA revolt?
How old were the 2016 presidential candidates in 1986 and what were they up to then?
A peek into Rodrigo Duterte's campaign team
It s a motley of Duterte s most trusted friends political strategists and die hard volunteer support groups playing catch up against the well oiled political machinery of rival candidates

The Imagined President
Rappler s presidential profile series maps the narratives presented by both candidates and critics in the campaign for 2016

The Punisher
See him watch him bursting into the night in a roar of chrome and steel Tell the crooks to run Tell the pimps to hide Blow out the smoke get out steer clear and fuck all the fuckers who get in the way

Duterte on toughest rival in Comelec debate: All of them
The presidential bet admits his weaknesses: being a slow talker and not being an expert on certain issues

The time Duterte had to make way for KathNiel
The strict schedule followed during Duterte s proclamation rally factors in the time slot of hit teleserye Pangako Sa Yo

WATCH: Duterte and the issues that make him 'angry'
What are the issues that presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte says that make him angry?

Can Rodrigo Duterte win by being himself?
Duterte wants voters to take him for who he is But is his authenticity alienating the moderates who could win him the presidency?

The Scrum: The unlikely supporters of Rodrigo Duterte
Taking a risk on a man who speaks recklessly but is ‘outcome oriented’

Are 2016 presidential bets truthful about academic degrees?
Rappler looks into the academic degrees of the 5 leading candidates for president as stated in their public profiles to see if these are accurate
New Duterte ad: No face, no dialogue, clear message
The Davao City mayor is nowhere to be found in his latest political ad But the message on fighting crime is classic Rody Duterte

How do you handle a candidate like Rodrigo Duterte?
When Duterte made the Pope Francis gaffe even his political party suggested he hire PR specialists to do a makeover of his strong willed image He would have none of it

Presidential bets on the Mamasapano clash
January 25 2016 marks the first anniversary of the Mamasapano clash What are the thoughts and insights of presidential aspirants on the botched operation?

Duterte plans to visit Pope in Rome?
If given the chance he hopes to personally apologize to Pope Francis for cursing him He might also visit communist leader Joma Sison in the Netherlands

Duterte, Cayetano platform focuses on crime, economy
Exempting the poorest from tax creating a Mindanao railway system and doubling the salaries of teachers are part of the tandem s platform

Rodrigo Duterte in Cebu: It’s time for a new Visayan hero
In his first political sortie in the Visayan hub after he declared he was running for president Duterte taps into regional pride and his own Cebuano roots

Duterte vows peace in 3-6 months if elected president
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte says he ll promote peace by talking to the NDF MILF MNLF and other groups

On Duterte's trail: Where did he go? What did he do?
Since March 2015 Rodrigo Duterte s survey ratings have been steadily rising but can he catch up with leading contender Jejomar Binay?

Democrazy! The biggest political shockers of 2015
Even before the clock strikes 2016 this presidential election is turning out to be the most unpredictable divisive and chaotic on record Ready for more Duterteserye and PrayforAlma?

The Leader I Want: Rodrigo Duterte's to-fix list for 2016
Rappler PHVote s The Leader I Want series looks at Rodrigo Duterte s stand on key issues the next president will have to address

Duterte and ex-wife: The ties that bind
With Duterte off to a bigger battle in 2016 Zimmerman has only good things to say to her former husband

EXPLAINER: Can Rodrigo Duterte run for president?
Can Duterte run despite missing the October 16 deadline for filing of candidacy? Can he be the substitute candidate of PDP Laban?

The Scrum: Why we’re attracted to Miriam and Digong
They’re outrageous Duterte and Santiago have a bit of Donald Trump in them But are they really avatars of protest vs politics as usual?

#TheLeaderIWant: Leadership, Duterte-style
Watch Rappler s full interview with Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte's end game for leadership
When I asked Duterte what type of leader the Philippines needs now he pointed to Ferdinand Marcos

Duterte, his 6 contradictions and planned dictatorship
The reluctant presidential bet says he will make his final decision on December 10 2015 But he warns that once he wins Putang ina sumunod kayong lahat

IN PHOTOS: Inside Rodrigo Duterte's home
All these years the home of the popular Davao City mayor remains simple He opens its doors to us

22 things to know about 'Duterte Harry'
The tough talking mayor can t sleep without an old blanket from his mother and is a closet bookworm

The Duterte-Grace Poe tandem that almost happened
Those in his inner circle who support his candidacy aren t giving up just yet They know that in his heart Rody Duterte wants to be president

WATCH: Duterte does 'Twerk It Like Miley'
For the supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte his dancing in public is a clear indication he s running for president

Duterte bares plans 'if' he runs for president
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte says he will prioritize federalism law and order a business friendly environment and help the economy by creating more jobs

‘Philandering’ Rodrigo Duterte cause of marriage annulment
Seeking nullification of her marriage in 1998 wife Elizabeth Zimmerman Duterte tells the court her husband was really a very good leader but…

Duterte political ad: Ganito kami sa Davao
The mayor s new political video follows the line adopted by now Vice President Jejomar Binay s successful 2010 campaign: replicate local good governance

Duterte is No. 3 in presidential preference poll
UPDATED The tough talking Davao City mayor who advocates federalism to help solve Mindanao s peace and order problem figures in voter preferences for the first time
