Rappler's latest stories on president benigno aquino iii
[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
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Dengvaxia hysteria: Go back to the core issue
We should train the spotlight again on past officials who rushed the purchase and rollout of the dengue vaccines
Drilon: Anti-political dynasty bill 'highly possible' in 17th Congress
Senator Franklin Drilon files Senate Bill 230 which seeks to level the playing field in the political arena
Complaint filed with Ombudsman vs Aquino, Abad
3rd UPDATE Progressive groups say former President Aquino and former Budget Secretary Abad face charges of technical malversation usurpation of legislative powers and graft and corruption over the DAP
Aquino's neighbors: 'Welcome home, PNoy'
Former president Benigno Aquino III is in high spirits as he returns to his family home at Times Street on June 30
Aquino: The president who brought China to court
President Benigno Aquino III admits that he initially had some concerns about suing China Going against China how will China treat us if we dare?
Aquino and the PH military: Toys for the big boys
Up to P60 billion have been released for military modernization since President Aquino assumed office in 2010
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
Aquino signs law creating financial inclusion committee
The Financial Inclusion Steering Committee s tall order is to provide more people especially those in far flung areas access to financial services
Will higher education reforms continue under Duterte presidency?
CHED Chairperson Patricia Licuanan says Duterte s support for federalism is very compatible with the commission s efforts at strengthening regional institutions
Journalist shot dead in Manila – police
Alex Balcoba is the second journalist to be murdered in the Philippines this year and the 34th since 2010 when President Benigno Aquino III came to power
IPs in Mindanao to get 605 new classrooms
The budget department releases P500 million for new classrooms in 18 provinces
Aquino: Giving up West PH Sea claim 'political suicide'
I don’t think that any Philippine president can afford to give up any portion of territorial sovereignty President Benigno Aquino III tells Time magazine as the incoming Duterte administration eyes bilateral talks with China on the dispute
Aquino calls for anti-Duterte alliance
3rd UPDATE Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay swiftly reject President Benigno Aquino III s proposal
Malaysian investors told: Keep investing in PH beyond elections
The finance chief says the Philippines is in the right place at the right time with its favorable demographics and integration with ASEAN neighbors
Misamis Oriental workers seek end to contractualization
Labor leaders say workers do not feel the effects of the Philippines economic growth
Labor Day cry: 'End contractualization, raise wages'
On Labor Day militant workers call the Aquino administration a butcher of jobs as they challenge presidential bets to abolish contractualization and raise wages
Aquino salutes Filipino workers in final Labor Day message
President Benigno Aquino III says Filipino workers at home and overseas have shown that they can compete with the world s best
Kris Aquino thanks family, friends amid chopper controversy
True friends defend you behind your back Kris writes on Instagram
Kris Aquino addresses uproar over presidential chopper use
Puwede bang ipagtanggol niyo ako? asks Kris as she addreses the social media uproar over her use of a presidential chopper to attend a Liberal Party sortie in Cebu
President Aquino: Police not at fault in Kidapawan clash
He says the government should run after organizers who rallied the farmers to exploit the drought issue
Aquino defends Kris' chopper ride: Why the criticism?
The President points out that his sister is one the biggest taxpayers in the country and could be the President s guest the way big businessmen or investors are accommodated
Construction of MRT7 finally starts
Once MRT7 is built it will only take Bulacan based commuters 30 minutes to reach Quezon City from the current two hours
President Aquino: A reign of contradictions
Boosters will claim that the economy is doing well Cynics and critics immediately disagree of course The portrait however is not black and white – it looks more grayish in color
Aquino: Shouldn't Duterte's pronouncements worry us?
The President takes a swipe at Mar Roxas rivals singling out Rodrigo Duterte Grace Poe and Jejomar Binay for their supposed weaknesses
Aquino's Lenten message: Be on the side of justice
President Benigno Aquino III also tells Filipinos to strengthen their love for others
Philippines denounces Belgium attacks: 'This is cowardice'
The Philippines vows to ‘continue working to make such acts of extremism a thing of the past’
Aquino: Tighten airport security after Brussels explosions
UPDATED This comes as thousands of Filipinos prepare to travel to their provinces for the Holy Week break
Who's not welcome in 'President' Grace Poe's Cabinet?
UPDATED In a dialogue with the Makati Business Club she names at least 3 agencies where she will not keep President Aquino s appointees
Aquino hits 2 'anti-BBL senators' at PMA graduation
President Benigno Aquino III does not identify the senators who he says blocked the Bangsamoro Basic Law and failed to offer alternatives
UNA to Comelec: Consider the deaf, hard of hearing for next debates
Spokesperson Mon Ilagan says UNA is the only political party whose sorties and outdoor events are PWD and senior citizen friendly
PPP Center's Canilao: Include PPP chief in Cabinet
Outgoing PPP Center head Cosette Canilao also says the next administration should adopt what her office has started and hit the ground running with policies and institutional arrangements
Aquino off to last ASEAN Summit as president
The President says he is flying to the United States to help to boost the joint strategic partnership between the US and ASEAN
Grace Poe's birthday visit to Aquino: No talk of politics
And contrary to rumors the independent presidential candidate did not gatecrash the President s birthday party; she was invited
PPP Center to next admin: Prioritize airports, trains, subway
Decongesting Metro Manila and other urban areas should be the main goal says the PPP Center
Business groups to next president: Grow GDP, FDIs
They also want increased openness to foreign trade tax reform and a public private partnership law
Aquino OKs Landbank-DBP merger
With Landbank as the surviving entity President Benigno Aquino III approves the increase in its capital stock to P200 billion 4 19 billion
Cheaper air fares in ASEAN seen as PH signs protocols
The Philippines signs the so called 5th and 6th freedoms of the air allowing broader flight options within the region
Marcos believes Aquino gave stand down order in Mamasapano
The vice presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr says the order to hold fire made the SAF troopers vulnerable leading to their cold blooded murder
Teachers no longer required to do election duties if Aquino signs law
Who will man the polling precincts if public school teachers opt out?
Senate reopens Mamasapano probe to hear 'new evidence'
The hearing is likely to center on one question: what did President Aquino do – or failed to do – in the planning execution and aftermath of the anti terrorist operation
FAST FACTS: Who are the new 6 Sandiganbayan justices?
Here s a quick profile of the new members of the anti graft court
Aquino signs law for Sangguniang Kabataan reforms
Lawmakers say the SK Reform Act is the first law with an anti political dynasty provision
Widows, ex SAF chief again seek justice for SAF 44
Former SAF Commander Getulio Napeñas mourns with families of his dead comrades in an advance commemoration of the Mamasapano tragedy
Senior citizens: 'We can't afford medication without SSS pension hike'
President Benigno Aquino III s rejection of the proposed social security pension increase affects about 2 million retirees
Aquino defends veto on SSS pension hike
UPDATED So I m heartless now If by 2027 [the SSS] goes bankrupt the more than 30 million members would be calling me careless and heartless at the same time says President Benigno Aquino III
Meralco lays out wish list for next PH president
We always batted for more power plants because we create pricing pressure Meralco Chairman Manuel Pangilinan says when asked for his wishes for the country under a new leader
New 300-MW power plant in Mindanao 'not enough'
A sister company of AboitizPower s Therma South Incorporated says Mindanao needs at least 300 megawatts of new power capacity annually for the next 5 years to address the power deficit
Aquino calls for meeting to address Mindanao power woes
Issues on right of way violations transmission towers bombing hound the region The energy department is creating a task force to address the situation
PH will have enough oil supply despite Saudi conflict – gov't
President Aquino says the Philippines can buy oil from many other sources while Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada cites the ASEAN supply security agreement
