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CHR to Duterte: Stop rape jokes, review your language
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon tells President Rodrigo Duterte that rape is no laughing matter

Duterte unapologetic over latest rape remark
'Hindi ko naman sinabing rinape lahat 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, downplaying his remark on Davao City rape incidents

Robredo: Rape exists because of rapists, not beautiful women
Vice President Leni Robredo reminds President Rodrigo Duterte that rape is a serious matter and victims should not be blamed

Sara Duterte to rape joke critics: 'What have you done to help?'
Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio says the Davao City government's actions against rape cases 'should not be lost in the repertoire of the President and the attacks by those who hate his guts and humor'

Roque: Visayas, Mindanao 'more liberal' in defining what is offensive
President Rodrigo Duterte is 'mature enough' to know when his jokes are 'too low,' says Malacañang after his joke about rape cases in Davao City

CHR to Duterte: Be more considerate, stop rape jokes
The Commission on Human Rights says statements inciting violence against women are a cause for concern given that they come from the most powerful person in the Philippines

Have we lost all decency?
Our aging national leaders have become wanton and debauched

Malacañang on Duterte rape remark: The masses get him
The President s latest statement was not a joke says Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella

After drawing flak, Duterte makes new rape joke
What I don t like are kids being raped You can mess with maybe Miss Universe President Rodrigo Duterte says in his new rape joke
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Palace defends Duterte's rape joke as 'heightened bravado'
In a statement that does not mention the sickening joke Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says the Philippine leader just exaggerates in his speech to drive home a point

The deeper effect of name-calling women
Often attacks on women online are sexually laden They are meant to demean Men when they get attacked online also get death or physical threats as women do but are spared comments about their bodies or their sexuality

#PugadBaboy: Rape Joke

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Cannes comic 'didn't want to hurt anybody' with rape joke
A French comedian who made a rape joke in the presence of Woody Allen on the opening night of the Cannes film festival says he meant no harm with the gag

Woody Allen brushes off rape joke, sex abuse claims at Cannes
It is a pleasure to see you in France because you have shot many films in Europe in recent years and yet in the United States you haven t even been convicted for rape says the host French actor Laurent Lafitte

Duterte, Cayetano still lead Facebook engagement for national elections
Facebook reveals who users were talking about in election related conversations for nearly 6 months

Pia Cayetano: Duterte has done a lot for women's rights
Cayetano a women s rights advocate throughout her political career explains why she backs Duterte despite his remarks about rape and other controversies

Marcos dictatorship, machismo, and human rights in elections
The country s next leader will have a lot of work to do to address the government s spotty human rights track record
Duterte expects rivals to attack him in 3rd presidential debate
In the latest ABS CBN poll released hours before the debate Duterte retains his lead against his opponents

Duterte's rape joke: Can diplomats comment on election-related issues?
The ambassadors views that are critical of the presidential bet s rape joke can be interpreted as unlawful foreign intervention

Escudero condemns Duterte for rape joke, but defends Jalosjos
The vice presidential candidate says the former congressman who is supporting him went through a tribulation remorseful and actually paid for his mistakes

[Dash of SAS]: The D joke
Why does an objection to joking about a deplorable act of sexual violence even have to be explained?

Binay urges Duterte: 'Seek immediate psychiatric help'
Vice President Jejomar Binay advises his rival to avail of the free healthcare services in Makati City as the campaign seems to have taken its toll on Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte says he may cut US, Australia ties
2ND UPDATE Leading presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte also tells the ambassadors of the US and Australia – two of the Philippines closest allies – to shut their mouths after they criticized his rape joke involving an Australian missionary

Duterte attracts large crowd in Iloilo despite 'rape joke'
In Western Visayas where Rodrigo Duterte campaigned Tuesday rival Manuel Roxas II is overwhelmingly the top candidate in recent surveys

Comelec's Guanzon hits 'disgusting' Duterte rape joke
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says she will propose a Code of Conduct for Candidates and will reform election rules to emphasize gender sensitivity and gender equality

Duterte to Australia on rape joke: 'Stay out'
My publicist in Davao prepared a statement of apology and I said I will not read it because it is wrong I was not insulting the Australian woman I was derogating the act of rape says the leading presidential candidate

Duterte apologizes for rape remarks
UPDATED There was no intention of disrespecting our women and those who have been victims of this horrible crime Sometimes my mouth can get the better of me admits Duterte

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Duterte a threat to democracy – Grace Poe
How will Poe benefit from Duterte s latest faux pas?

Miriam: Take revenge on Duterte through the ballot
Senatorial candidate Walden Bello has the same suggestion to voters as presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago: Let’s punish him in the polls on May 9

Roxas to Duterte: I'll be your enemy
Mayor Duterte I will be your enemy I will not allow a dictatorship in our country the LP standard bearer tells the Davao City mayor

Grace Poe: Yes, Duterte will be a dangerous president
Grace Poe also takes a swipe at Rodrigo Duterte for failing to control his supporters who would sometimes threaten his critics

To forgive or not to forgive Duterte?
A scroll through social media feeds reveals an upheaval as voters weigh in on Rodrigo Duterte s controversial remark about rape

Australia amid Duterte quip: Rape is not a joke
Violence against women and girls is unacceptable anytime anywhere Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely says

Duterte: Not sorry for rape remark, that's how I speak
UPDATED I am willing to lose the presidency Do not make me apologize for something which I did which was called for at the moment says the Davao City mayor
Vice Ganda's songs for Napoles
Comedian host finds his groove back in the backdrop of corruption scandal
The rape of Jessica Soho
Vice Ganda does not understand why so many made his joke an issue This is about how this man looks at women and what he finds funny is a judgment on him as well
Social media on Vice Ganda's 'rape' joke
Netizens fume over Vice Ganda s Jessica Soho rape joke
Rape is no joke, Gabriela warns Vice Ganda
Gabriela Reps Emmi De Jesus and Luz Ilagan urge the media to use their influence to raise people s awareness on violence against women
Jessica Soho to Vice Ganda: 'This isn't about me'
Jessica Soho acknowledges Vice Ganda s public apology
Vice Ganda says sorry
UPDATED Vice Ganda apologizes to Jessica Soho and everyone offended by his rape joke
Vice Ganda gets flak for 'rape' joke
UPDATED Vice Ganda angers GMA reporters and netizens after his rape joke about anchor Jessica Soho