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Duterte extends Luzon lockdown until April 30
The 'enhanced community quarantine' for Luzon will be until April 30 instead of April 12, but Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will have the discretion to 'relax' its implementation in some areas
4 options for the Philippines' coronavirus lockdown
It's a choice between a deadly increase in coronavirus cases and needing to restart the economy whose downtime has left thousands jobless and hungry
Duterte seeks more cash for gov't coronavirus response
'Magnakaw ka, manghiram ka, wala akong pakialam. Produce mo 'yung pera,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III
Duterte 'inclined' to extend Luzon lockdown until April 30
'Tingnan natin,' President Rodrigo Duterte says less than a week before the Luzon lockdown is supposed to end on April 12
Police shoot dead farmer who attacks them at Agusan del Norte checkpoint
The shooting of Junie Dungog Piñar is the first incident after President Duterte gave a shoot-to-kill order against civilians who disobey quarantine rules
[PODCAST] Law of Duterte Land: The rule of law in the time of the coronavirus
President Duterte's special powers under the Bayanihan Law have begun to be exercised
Remulla asks Duterte to extend subsidy to Cavite's middle-income families
(UPDATED) 'They are often overlooked. They pay the most taxes. They keep our economy alive,' Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla says in a letter to President Rodrigo Duterte
No loans needed: Think tank says ditch infra projects for virus response
IBON Foundation's Sonny Africa says the government has at least P975 billion of infrastructure projects for 2020, and a quarter of those may be discontinued to fund the pandemic response
[EDITORIAL] People to Digong: Sige, i-police power mo nga ang virus!
Totoong may 'failure of execution' pero bago 'yan ay may 'failure of comprehension' din
Duterte, Cabinet members donate salaries to help fight coronavirus
The President will give his one-month salary while many Cabinet members pledge a 75% pay cut, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
[ANALYSIS] A failure of execution
Despite lacking a coherent pandemic strategy, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is tightening his grip
Robredo to Duterte admin: ‘Appreciate’ LGUs that innovate to fight coronavirus
Vice President Leni Robredo says the NBI going after Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and President Rodrigo Duterte's rants vs lawyer Chel Diokno send the wrong message to the public
Robredo welcomes Luna sacking, but surprised Duterte defended her
Vice President Leni Robredo says President Rodrigo Duterte should not be tolerating individuals sowing division within government during the COVID-19 pandemic
Duterte orders Navy to convert presidential yacht into coronavirus hospital
President Rodrigo Duterte wants the Philippine Navy to run the planned hospital yacht
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Duterte lashes out at Chel Diokno for 'causing disorder'
(UPDATED) The President unleashes tirades against Chel Diokno several times in a late-night address, and even pokes fun at his appearance. The human rights lawyer urges him to focus on the needs of the people at this time.
Duterte distances self from NBI probe vs Vico Sotto
'Wala akong pakialam sa operasyon ng NBI, kung ano gusto nila,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte fires PACC Commissioner Luna for pushing probe vs Robredo
'As of this moment, he's no longer connected with government,' the President says of PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna, who pushed for a probe into the Vice President's fundraising efforts to address the coronavirus outbreak
Cayetano defends Duterte’s shoot to kill order: ‘I don’t really think that’s literal’
'I always take the President seriously but not always literally,' says Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial shoot to kill order
[OPINION] Constitutional basics in a pandemic
The actions being taken by the government to suppress dissenters are unconstitutional
Rights groups slam Duterte's 'shoot to kill' order: Prioritize lives, not violence
Human rights group says President Rodrigo Duterte's statement may lead to more abuses as Luzon remains in lockdown in the face of the novel coronavirus outbreak
[PODCAST] Ang delayed response ni President Rodrigo Duterte sa coronavirus outbreak
Saan nagkukulang ang Duterte administration sa paglaban sa novel coronavirus sa Pilipinas?
[OPINION] Duterte’s callous disregard for health workers’ lives
'The deaths of health workers due to inadequate supplies of PPEs are national tragedies to be mourned, not patriotic sacrifices to be celebrated'
Netizens slam Duterte's 'shoot to kill' order, nat'l gov't response to outbreak
This comes after the President addressed the nation after Filipinos protested against lack of resources
[ANALYSIS] May pera nga ba? Does Duterte have money to fight COVID-19?
Today we’re enduring two types of crises: one in public health, another in governance
What your fave stars said about gov't coronavirus response
April 1 in the Philippines was no laughing matter – and the country’s biggest stars from the entertainment industry made sure their presence was felt amid the rage, too
How is this pandemic changing you?
Let’s look at some of the challenges that this pandemic is forcing us to face and which are changing our world in incremental ways
'Shoot them dead': Duterte orders troops to kill quarantine violators
'I will not hesitate. My orders are sa pulis pati military...na pagka ginulo at nagkaroon ng okasyon na lumaban at ang buhay ninyo ay nalagay sa alanganin, shoot them dead,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
#DuterteLive: Updates on enhanced community quarantine
Watch President Duterte live on Rappler
The 'late' president? Netizens invent new timezone to adjust with Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte's pre-recorded address, which was supposed to air at 4 pm, is broadcast 7 hours past the original schedule
Bayanihan law report: Duterte yet to fully exercise special budget powers
(UPDATED) Mandatory reports are supposed to be submitted to Congress every Monday but the first report is received by senators on Tuesday at 12:40 am
'What's the plan?' PH celebrities are done with Duterte's tardiness, lack of details
The country's celebrities express disappointment after President Rodrigo Duterte's address to the nation airs hours later than promised and is devoid of any real detail
Duterte draws flak after saying frontliners 'lucky to die' for PH
'It would be an honor to die for your country, I assure you,' says President Duterte of medical personnel who are now part of the mounting coronavirus death toll. Netizens say they died because of lack of government preparation.
Duterte: Takeover of private businesses ‘only when absolutely necessary’
President Rodrigo Duterte says he has delegated much of his special powers to his Cabinet, but ‘reserves strictly to himself’ the authority to take charge of private establishments
Duterte threatens to send to jail officials who fail to deliver coronavirus aid
The President tells all officials tasked to distribute food, relief goods, and money to do so 'to a tee,' saying he will not overlook errors committed
Rappler Talk: Constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan on Duterte's special powers
On Monday, March 30, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to professor Dan Gatmaytan to discuss the issues surrounding the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020
Gov't agencies ordered to list hospitals, facilities for possible takeover
DOH, DOT, DOTr, and OCD are tasked to create the inventory and present this to the President
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] A virus with emergency powers
This President does seem to possess the Midas touch – in reverse
What we know so far: PH 'National Action Plan' on the coronavirus outbreak
(UPDATED) The National Action Plan is considered the government's overall strategy in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak and its aftermath
Duterte gov't had emergency procurement powers as early as March 13
The Government Procurement Policy Board issued a resolution on March 9 giving the government more wiggle room for negotiated procurements to help it respond to the coronavirus pandemic
[ANALYSIS] ‘Freezing’ the PH economy: Can we survive it?
With billions of additional funds soon at Duterte’s disposal – and a spotty track record of transparency and accountability – we should all watch the money trail closer than ever
Congress reins in Duterte's special budget powers
Cures and fixes notwithstanding, the new law may still be unnecessary because it is superfluous
DOCUMENT: Duterte’s 30 special powers to deal with the coronavirus outbreak
Read here the full text of Republic Act 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
'Lahat bayani': Duterte thanks doctors who died treating coronavirus patients
'Bihira ako sumasaludo ng tao pero mga doktor natin, mga health workers na nadisgrasya, talagang saludo ako sa inyo,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte signs law granting himself special powers to address coronavirus outbreak
The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act grants President Rodrigo Duterte 30 special powers, and excludes the proposed contentious provisions on the takeover of private businesses
Gov't to implement 'national action plan' on coronavirus, with DND on the lead
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte says the National Action Plan will reinforce the efforts of the Department of Health in containing the spread of the novel coronavirus
Duterte's special powers bill punishes fake news by jail time, up to P1-M fine
(UPDATED) There is no law that punishes fake news. The Bayanihan To Heal as one Act also does not define fake news. 'That would be void,' says ex-SC spokesman Ted Te
House, Senate dissenters: 'Emergency actions, not powers' needed vs coronavirus
Only 10 legislators – 9 from the House and 1 in the Senate – opposed the bill giving President Rodrigo Duterte at least 27 'special' powers vs to address the COVID-19 crisis
Congress removes Duterte's authority to extend special powers, but does it ease fears?
'Congress has proven that it will follow and obey the President’s wishes and submit to his commands,' says human rights lawyer Edre Olalia
Why Duterte doesn't need special powers to address the coronavirus outbreak
'The emergency powers proposed to be granted by Congress are either superfluous and unnecessary, as they are already vested in the Executive Branch by existing laws,' says the Free Legal Assistance Group
Special powers bill to deal with coronavirus now up for Duterte's signature
If signed by the President, the special powers law will be valid for 3 months, unless extended by Congress
