Rappler's latest stories on Rodrigo Duterte
Robredo: If a foreign government provided info for Duterte matrix, this is a crime
President Duterte admits he got the information of a supposed plot to oust him from 'foreign sources' who tapped Philippine journalists and human rights lawyers
FALSE: 'Ouster plot' against President Duterte 'bared'
No ouster plot was proven. Here's a list of at least 10 claims which are either false, misleading, or not supported by information provided.
Otso Diretso bets on Duterte’s Canada rant: Be tough on China too
Reelectionist senator Koko Pimentel says that President Duterte's threat of war against Canada is just ‘exaggeration’
Duterte flies to China amid West PH Sea controversies
This is President Rodrigo Duterte's fourth visit to China since he assumed office in 2016
Canada vows to resolve garbage row after Duterte threat
The Canadian embassy says their country 'is aware of the court decision ordering the importer to ship the material back to Canada'
[ANALYSIS] ‘The Matrix’ and Duterte’s tomfoolery
Just wait for the next security crisis to blindside this administration and our authorities. Then you’d wish the President paid more attention to his job and his men to theirs.
Duterte says he gets blood tests 'almost every other day'
So often, supposedly, he gets blood tests that, President Rodrigo Duterte jokes to his doctor to leave him enough to survive a week
Robredo on Duterte 'ouster plot': Don’t release unverified matrices
(UPDATED) 'Ang likelihood na hindi rin siya reliable, napakalaki,' says Vice President Leni Robredo of the matrix claiming journalists and human rights lawyers are planning to oust President Duterte
Duterte tells Canada he's sending back their garbage
The Philippine President advises Canada to 'prepare a grand reception' for their tons of trash
Sara Duterte says 'Oust Duterte matrix' source should come out
The President's daughter is not completely sold on the claims of a matrix released by Malacañang, saying media entities named in it should be given 'the benefit of the doubt'
Human rights law group calls Oust Duterte plot ‘rubbish'
(UPDATED) In Malacañang, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the supposed intel info should be trusted because it came from Duterte
Duterte orders Board of Investments to streamline steel industry projects
The Board of Investments will have to ensure that permits for critical steel projects will be issued within 20 days of filing
On Easter 2019, Duterte hopes for integrity in May polls
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his Easter message, says he hopes evil 'will be swept away by our strong faith in the Almighty'
Duterte on Holy Week: Serve needy, 'uphold what is good and just'
'Our strong faith in God has contributed to our resiliency as a nation, especially during trying times,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in his Holy Week message
LOOK: Matteo Guidicelli holds 'interesting meeting' with President Duterte
Matteo shares on Instagram photos of him with President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte tags Batangas, Lucena in illegal drug scene
'Daig pa ang penitensiya,' says an old lady as she leaves the venue of a campaign rally that lasted 7 hours
33 mayors in Duterte narco list to be stripped of police powers – DILG
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, the ex-officio chairman of the Napolcom, will move for the removal of police powers of mayors named in President Rodrigo Duterte's drug list
Duterte, PDP-Laban campaign rallies: Showbiz, insults, late night rants
People spend 8 to 10 hours in a single PDP-Laban campaign rally, led by President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte leads PDP-Laban campaign rally in Cagayan
Reelectionist Governor Manuel Mamba, a former Liberal Party stalwart who jumped ship to PDP-Laban, hosts the campaign rally in Tuguegarao City
Duterte orders cash-based budgeting for 2019
The President vetoes 12 line items in the 2019 national budget, as well as the P95.3 billion worth of infrastructure funds. He also places several items under conditional implementation.
Senators hail Duterte veto of P95.3-B infra funds in 2019 budget
Senators say President Rodrigo Duterte's veto of questionable allotments in the 2019 national budget serves as a 'victory' for taxpayers
Finally, Duterte signs 2019 budget bill into law
(UPDATED) After several stumbling blocks, the Philippine government has a new budget for the year 2019
Farmers pin hope on Duterte during Bukidnon visit
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during the Kaamulan Festival in Malaybalay City, says he will distribute land to farmers
FALSE: 'BRP Duterte aircraft carrier' drives Chinese out of West PH Sea islands
The Philippines has no aircraft carrier. The supposed 'BRP Duterte' is actually the US Navy's $13-billion USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.
Del Rosario to Duterte gov't: 'Unshelve' Hague ruling
'Now is the best time' to address the Hague ruling won by Manila against Beijing over the West Philippine Sea, says foreign secretary Albert del Rosario
Duterte signs law breaking up Palawan into 3 provinces
(UPDATED) The provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur will be created upon approval of a majority of voters in a May 2020 plebiscite that excludes Puerto Princesa residents
Colmenares: Solve impunity by not electing another Duterte
Saying that impunity reigns in the country, senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares says it’s because Duterte ‘makes sure that the judiciary is afraid of him’
Duterte says new drug lord in Western Visayas will also die
'Patay rin yan. Yan ang sigurado,' says Duterte, speaking behind a bullet-proof glass during the PDP-Laban rally in Bacolod
PODCAST: Nganong kinahanglan nga di dapigan ang Duterte coverage ban sa Rappler?
Unsa ang kadangtan sa coverage ban sa katibuk-ang sitwasyon sa gawasnong peryodismo sa Pilipinas?
Duterte skips PDP-Laban campaign rally in Marawi
PDP-Laban senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino says the Chief Executive's absence from the rally is 'nothing to worry about'
PODCAST: Apay nga kasapulan nga agpetisyon iti Rappler diyay Supreme Court?
Iti daytoy a podcast, agtugaw diyay maysa nga petitioner, ni Raymon Dullana nga correspondent iti Cagayan, ken Rappler managing editor Glenda Gloria tapno mapagtutungtungan dagiti banag a nangiduron kadakuwada nga agpetisyon, no kasano nga naapektaran iti coverage da, ken no anya iti sitwasyon iti press freedom ditoy Pilipinas
PODCAST: Bakit kailangang labanan ang Duterte coverage ban sa Rappler?
Ano ang implikasyon ng coverage ban sa pangkalahatang sitwasyon ng malayang pamamamahayag sa Pilipinas?
Duterte threatens to veto 'entire budget'
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the scheduled ceremonial signing of the 2019 budget on April 15 has been removed from the President's calendar of activities
STATEMENT: With Rappler ban, Duterte also violates public right to know
This case is not just about Rappler. It is about every journalist’s mandate to cover the Office of the President and scrutinize the tremendous power it holds without prior restraint or threat of punishment.
Rappler asks Supreme Court to end Duterte coverage ban
(UPDATED) A significant press freedom test case under the Duterte administration, the Rappler petition argues that the coverage ban violates constitutional guarantees of a free press, free speech, equal protection and due process
Duterte's satisfaction rating bounces back to personal high – SWS
President Rodrigo Duterte's satisfaction rating returns to its high level recorded in June 2017, buoyed by the approval of Mindanaoans
Duterte to sign 2019 budget on April 15
The enrolled bill provides P3.757 trillion for the national government to spend in 2019
Robredo on Duterte family wealth: All gov't officials must disclose assets
Vice President Leni Robredo says all government employees, regardless of position, are expected to be honest in declaring their wealth
Duterte on Day of Valor: Let's uphold sovereignty, protect rights, freedoms
Yet the President himself has been accused of being soft on China's encroachment in the West Philippine Sea and of cracking down on dissent
Roxas: Duterte should address wealth questions, so gov't can tackle important issues
Given the effects of El Niño, the government should prioritize giving farmers automatic membership in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, says the opposition senatorial candidate
Changes in 'doble plaka' law may be done through IRR, amendment – Panelo
Why did the President sign the controversial law only to ask for its suspension? Malacañang says he may not have known about concerns of motorcycle riders' at the time.
Duterte: Suspend 18 immigration personnel for 'extorting' from Koreans
Immigration bureau personnel allegedly tell Korean nationals they are 'fundraising' for the senatorial campaign of former Duterte aide Bong Go
PCIJ to Duterte: Explain wealth instead of losing your cool
'The PCIJ report was built on the Dutertes' own declarations in their SALNs and data from official government records,' says PCIJ executive director Malou Mangahas
Gordon to explain 'doble plaka' law to Duterte
'Ipinagtatanggol ko lang ang mga taong pinapatay ng mga riding-in-tandem assassins,' says Senator Richard Gordon, author of the 'doble plaka' law
Robredo denies she is 'eager' to replace Duterte
Vice President Leni Robredo says declaring a revolutionary government runs against President Rodrigo Duterte's oath to defend the Constitution
Duterte slams PCIJ for investigating family's wealth
It's none of your business, President Rodrigo Duterte tells the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Duterte wants suspension of law ordering two license plates on motorcycles
(UPDATED) The President also says he will negotiate for a lower fine for violations of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Law
U.S. senators urge Philippines to drop charges vs De Lima, Maria Ressa
US senator Marsha Blackburn says of the bipartisan resolution: '...while we value our relationship with the Philippines, the US Congress expects to see real change to the current practices of the Duterte government'
[OPINION] Last chance
In order to protect our Constitution and sovereignty, we need to keep the strength and independence of our Senate; and the Senate is only as strong and independent as its opposition bloc. If the opposition falls, so does our democracy.
De Lima: PH now 'stripped naked of ICC protection' vs Duterte, China
'As sure as anything, Duterte will continue to commit crimes against humanity on his countrymen, and China will continue to commit acts of aggression against Filipino fisherfolks,' says Senator Leila de Lima
