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Sentiments split on SC ruling freeing convicts like 'beast' Sanchez
It sparks debate on a law that applies to all, even to a convict whom the Supreme Court called an "unthinking beast." It also reignites opposition to death penalty
2017: A year of rejection for Duterte's appointees
As 2017 ends, Rappler takes a look at the sacked and rejected members of the Duterte administration

#ThewRap: Videos to watch this week, November 27 - December 3, 2017
From revgov to Sereno impeachment to Robin Padilla, must-watch videos this week
Taguiwalo: You want change? Ask Duterte to reform policies, not monopolize power
Revolutionary government under President Rodrigo Duterte is as good as establishing a dictatorship, says his former Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo

Duterte's falling out with the Left
The contradiction between unity and struggle between working with the government on some issues but fighting it on others was a balancing act that many found confusing and difficult

FACT CHECK: How 4Ps funds are paid out to beneficiaries
From the central office money is directly downloaded to the Landbank of the Philippines and other service providers to facilitate payment of the cash grants

Abellera, Taguiwalo, North Korean missile | Midday wRap
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Not a single 4Ps peso passed through me – Taguiwalo
‘Had the President s allies questioned me regarding this issue during the CA hearings – or even during the congressional deliberations on the 2018 budget – I would have given them answers that are easily verifiable ’ says former DSWD secretary Judy Taguiwalo

Taguiwalo rejected over 'reports' of DSWD funds going to NPA – Duterte
The President says his former social welfare secretary is suspected of giving 4Ps funds and resources to NPA rebels

How Manay Judy Taguiwalo inspired me as a DSWD employee
No other secretary has given solo parents a hundred percent support and recognition as Manay Judy did a government social worker writes

Duterte offered DSWD post to senator 'long before' Taguiwalo CA rejection
The President hinted at a lady senator that he is considering her to replace Judy Taguiwalo as social welfare secretary

Taguiwalo: I’m leaving DSWD with my heart full of love
DSWD employees officially say good bye to outgoing social welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo on Tuesday August 22

Taguiwalo: I'm sad the President did not keep his faith in me
The outgoing social welfare secretary however thanks President Rodrigo Duterte for giving her the chance to serve the people

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, August 22, 2017
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Duterte on CA rejection of Taguiwalo: 'Sayang'
President Rodrigo Duterte says he is considering a female senator and some people from the private sector as possible replacements for Judy Taguiwalo at the DSWD

#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, August 12-19, 2017
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Usec Emmanuel Leyco is DSWD OIC – Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte designates Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco as DSWD officer in charge following the CA s rejection of Judy Taguiwalo as the agency s chief

NPA links or pork barrel? Why the CA rejected Taguiwalo
Weeks before the confirmation hearing, the House contingent of the Commission on Appointments requested a security briefing on the Left, including the New People's Army

DSWD employees 'confirm' Taguiwalo after CA rejection
They deprived us of a principled humble caring compassionate public servant like Manay Judy says a long time DSWD employee

Dela Rosa, Bird Flu, Pag-asa Island | Evening wRap
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Taguiwalo to CA: Why no explanation for rejection?
‘Given that I served for one year I would have expected candor and frankness from the members who voted against my appointment ’ says the rejected Cabinet official

Taguiwalo, Barcelona attacks, Qatar and Saudi Arabia | Midday wRap
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Duterte refused one-on-one with Taguiwalo on eve of CA rejection
I wanted to tell him about corruption existing in my office I have submitted the report But I wanted to relay it to him personally Taguiwalo says
After Taguiwalo rejection, Robredo wants more transparency in CA
Vice President Leni Robredo also mentions her late husband Jesse who died in 2012 before the CA could confirm him as DILG chief

Leftist lawmakers on Taguiwalo: 'Inilaglag siya ni Pangulong Duterte'
Other Duterte appointees who faced opposition in the Commission on Appointments managed to get the nod of the powerful body through the help of the Chief Executive says ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio

IN PHOTOS: Judy Taguiwalo during crisis situations
Here s a glimpse of the former secretary in crisis situations during her stint at the Department of Social Welfare and Development

Rappler Talk with 'People's' Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
MovePH s Voltaire Tupaz talks to DSWD Sec Judy Taguiwalo on Rappler Talk on Thursday afternoon August 17

Sotto voted to confirm Taguiwalo after 'na-ano' controversy
She was fit for the job says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III

Uber, Taguiwalo, Mile Long property | Evening wRap
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Leftist lawmakers slam CA for 'bias vs poor'
UPDATED Lawmakers in the House Makabayan bloc call out the Commission on Appointments for rejecting the DSWD appointment of Judy Taguiwalo a nominee of the Left in the Duterte Cabinet

Netizens: CA rejected Taguiwalo because she didn't let them use pork barrel
Netizens are both angry and disappointed over the Commission on Appointments rejection of Judy Taguiwalo as social welfare secretary


Taguiwalo: CA rejection due to my fight vs pork barrel, tax reform
‘I have served the people well. I gave my all, and I’m proud to say that my integrity is intact,’ says the social welfare secretary
Taguiwalo 'represents all of us, all our dreams, all our aspirations' – Recto
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto reads his prepared speech endorsing the confirmation of Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo after the Commission on Appointments rejected her appointment

Taguiwalo, Duterte and Teodoro, Trump | Midday wRap
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CA rejects Taguiwalo as DSWD chief
UPDATED Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is the 3rd Duterte Cabinet appointee to be rejected by the powerful body

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, August 16, 2017
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WATCH: Confirmation hearing of DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
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Economic experts 'disappointed' after Duterte OKs free tuition in SUCs
Leftist members of the Duterte Cabinet however welcome the signing of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

P7.8-B health grant for 4Ps beneficiaries in proposed 2018 budget
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo says the DSWD is still validating if 1 3 million of the 4 4 million 4Ps beneficiaries have already transitioned out of poverty

World Bank loan used for 4Ps ending in 2019
But Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo clarifies that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program will continue to operate

DSWD gives P3.2M worth of aid to Leyte earthquake survivors
A total of 1 837 families or 9 185 persons living in Leyte are displaced by the earthquake

Martial law, Duterte, Dela Rosa | Evening wRap
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Duterte reappoints bypassed Cabinet secretaries
Social Welfare Secretary Taguiwalo Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial and Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano have been bypassed twice by the Commission on Appointments

Yakap Bayan: Turning drug surrenderers to disaster preparedness advocates
A program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development hopes to give former drug dependents a sense of responsibility and belonging while strengthening the disaster resilience and response of communities

What evacuees can expect from gov’t when they return to Marawi
UPDATED P4 000 in cash will also be provided to each family to help them start a new life in Marawi

Ubial denies own information, singles out Rappler
Several media organizations reported on Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial s statement that she claimed she never said

Displaced families in Marawi to receive P5,000 from DSWD
P1 000 is intended for food assistance during Ramadan while the remaining P4 000 will be for transportation and other needs

Students, companies donate to families in Marawi
The DSWD thanks the many groups and individuals who continue to send goods and cash to victims of the Marawi conflict

WATCH: House receives martial law briefing from PH cabinet
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House to meet with Cabinet over Mindanao martial law on May 31
Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says the briefing will be open to the public unless the officials request for a closed door session
