Rappler's latest stories on Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte gets medication for 'muscle spasms' after doctor checkup
After supposedly undergoing an MRI scan, the President is found to be suffering from 'purely muscle spasms' and has been advised to rest, says his trusted aide Senator Bong Go
Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua makes official visit to PH
Hu is set to meet President Rodrigo Duterte and hold discussions with government economic managers to 'fast-track the implementation of the key infrastructure projects under Chinese financing'
War against drugs or war against poverty?
Three generations are caught in two conflicting government programs
Cane-bearing Duterte visits Nene Pimentel wake
Visibly tired and with difficulty walking, President Rodrigo Duterte attends the wake of the late former Senate President
One year of Panelo, the showbiz spokesman
Count on Salvador Panelo to whip out every trick up his sleeve to defend the President. But who defends Panelo when he faces the specter of delicadeza?
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government's anti-poverty programs?
Research shows that at least one in 5 victims of drug-related killings in Metro Manila in 2016 and 2017 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Over 450 die under police custody since Duterte assumed office
The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service already counts 461 suspects who have died while under police custody. They are not yet done counting.
'Unbearable' back pain forces Duterte to cut short Japan trip
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to see his neurologist after 'unbearable pain in his spinal column' prompts him to use a cane at the Japanese Emperor's enthronement ceremony and fly home right after
Duterte names Joel Garcia as Philippine Coast Guard commandant
(UPDATED) Vice Admiral Joel Garcia, currently director of the National Coast Watch Center, now helms a force on the frontlines of protecting the country's waters as the government pursues offshore oil exploration with China
Israel ‘tries to hide’ arms sales to the Philippines – report
While the Philippines is increasingly becoming a lucrative market for Israeli equipment, Israeli human rights advocates say they do not want Israel-made weapons to be used in 'mass executions of civilians living in slums'
Duterte flies to Japan for Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement
(UPDATED) The Philippine leader, bringing a supposedly ‘leaner’ delegation, will also attend the Emperor’s Banquet and Prime Minister's Banquet
Next PNP chief: Año recommends 3 to Duterte
It's now up to President Rodrigo Duterte to choose who he wants as his third Philippine National Police chief
Duterte on 75th anniversary of Leyte landing: Filipinos still at war vs illegal drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte connects the events of the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese occupation to the need to be free from social ills like illegal drugs
Retiring Justice Carpio on Duterte's tirades: It comes with the territory
A vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's West Philippine Sea policy, Justice Antonio Carpio says even strong reactions from the Chief Executive are to be expected
Duterte dons 'air purifier' as protection from 'coughs and colds'
President Rodrigo Duterte is seen wearing a device around his neck during recent official engagements
LOOK: Duterte shows arm wound after motorcycle mishap
President Rodrigo Duterte, in full view of media cameras, rolls down his sleeves to show a wound on his arm during a business conference
Duterte slightly hurt in motorcycle mishap
(UPDATED) 'The President was reaching for his shoe when he fell off his motorcycle that resulted in a minor injury, particularly light bruises and slight scratches,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
[ANALYSIS] How Duterte’s drug war is negating key anti-poverty programs
For as long as Duterte’s drug war continues, existing policies meant to alleviate poverty will only come off as futile, insincere, and hypocritical
Duterte gives Yulo, Petecio, other medal winners more cash rewards
President Rodrigo Duterte meets with gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxers Nesthy Petecio and Eumir Marcial, pole vaulter Ernest Obiena, and weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz in the Malacañang complex
Duterte fires gov't oil exploration corporation chief
President Rodrigo Duterte aired his displeasure over PNOC-EC chief Pedro Aquino Jr during a Cabinet meeting on October 11
Philippines to offer humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Japan
Malacañang says the Philippine embassy in Tokyo 'is closely monitoring the situation and is now in coordination with members of the Filipino community' affected by Typhoon Hagibis
Duterte wants gov't projects awarded to contractors with 'most responsive, advantageous bid'
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to amend the Government Procurement Reform Act to erase the requirement that projects must go to the lowest qualified bidder
Indian president to visit Philippines October 17-21
The state visit comes as the Philippines and India commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries
U.N. expert: PH drug war designed to show off Duterte's 'arbitrary power'
UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Philip Alston says the 'killing of significant number of people may have achieved other government objectives but has done nothing in terms of eliminating the drug problem'
Duterte invites Russian oil giant to explore in West Philippine Sea
Rosneft, the Russian firm which ruffled China's feathers with its oil and gas projects in Vietnam, is offered a chance to pursue a similar project in Philippine waters
Richest Filipinos rate Duterte 'excellent' as dissatisfaction grows among poor
President Rodrigo Duterte enjoys his highest ever satisfaction rating among Class ABC Filipinos as his rating among poor Filipinos declines, says a Social Weather Stations survey
Duterte gives Wilfredo Keng's daughter a government post
Patricia C. Keng is appointed member of the Philippine Commission on Women by President Rodrigo Duterte, who claimed he did not know her father, the businessman who filed a cyber libel case against Rappler
Senators say Duterte's muscle disease 'not life-threatening'
But Senator Joel Villanueva says the President's team should update the people, about the President's condition, as they deem appropriate
Duterte defends Albayalde: 'He has the right to be heard'
'[Due process is] given to the criminals.... It should be given to a general of the Philippine National Police because under the laws we're all equal,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte takes a swipe at Robredo again: 'Wala kayong makukuha diyan'
Duterte makes the remark amid a looming PET ruling on the initial recount of the vice presidential electoral protest
Duterte now claims he has rare myasthenia gravis muscle disease
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that destroys muscle receptors, and can result in the drooping of eyelids, or overall weakness. It can be controlled with treatment.
Duterte receives honorary degree in foreign diplomacy from Russian university
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte gets his first honorary degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations University, Russia's premier school for international relations which is run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Duterte invites Russian firms to join PH infrastructure program
Several business deals – including exploring the prospects of building nuclear power plants in the Philippines – are signed on the sidelines of the Philippines-Russia Business Forum in Moscow keynoted by President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte rants about 'U.S. and the West' at Russian forum
The President hits traditional western powers for supposedly encumbering his war on drugs that has killed thousands of Filipinos
Duterte at Valdai forum: Long tirade vs drugs, joke about 'killing girls'
Hosts repeatedly ask the verbose Philippine leader to wrap up his long answers, in which he rants about the US, justifies his drug war, and even jokes about 'killing girls'
Duterte trumpets 'remarkable progress' of PH-Russia ties in Putin meeting
(UPDATED) 'President Duterte told President Putin the remarkable progress of Philippines-Russia relations after he sought the rebalancing of traditional partnerships and the deepening of relations with non-traditional partners,' says Malacañang
‘Drunk chap’: Duterte twitted for ‘unkempt’ look in meeting with Russian PM
The Philippine President's loose tie and crumpled-looking collar during a bilateral meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev raises some eyebrows on Twitter
Duterte meets with CEO of Russian oil firm Rosneft
Rosneft is the same oil company helping Vietnam drill oil in waters being claimed by China. Beijing has issued warnings against Rosneft's operations.
[ANALYSIS] Duterte’s perverse priorities in the proposed 2020 budget
The national budget is one of the clearest expressions of a government’s values, its priorities, and its plans for the country. It tells us to what extent our politicians reflect the will and interests of the people.
PH eyes labor agreement with Russia as Duterte makes second visit
Philippine Ambassador to Russia Carlos Sorreta says the labor agreement is envisioned to grant Filipinos working in Russia 'legal status'
Duterte arrives in Russia for second visit
The Philippine leader and several Cabinet members will visit Sochi and Moscow from October 2 to 5
After signing anti-hazing law, Duterte now says hazing can't be eliminated
'Hindi ko talaga maalis 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte a year after he signed the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018
Duterte holds his tongue on proposed U.S. travel ban vs officials in De Lima detention
'Hilaw pa 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte about the proposed travel ban. In contrast, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo had slammed it as 'brazen' intrusion.
Duterte to await Año probe before deciding on Albayalde's fate
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will be 'fair' in deciding whether or not to fire Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde, who retires in a month
Duterte approves use of express lane fees for immigration workers' pay in 2019
The decision, also made in the last fiscal year, is needed to raise the low salaries of Bureau of Immigration personnel until the passage of an immigration modernization law
Duterte urged to form Bangsamoro intergovernmental relations body
President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to create an intergovernmental relations body deemed critical to the success of the new Bangsamoro region in Mindanao
Lorenzana wants Australia exempted from Duterte's foreign loan ban
The defense department plans to enter a loan agreement with the Australian government to procure 6 offshore patrol vessels to be built in Cebu
Duterte gives Mocha Uson a new government post
(UPDATED) The pro-Duterte blogger is appointed a deputy executive director at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] The nation’s debt to De Lima
Duterte may be crazy, but surely not so crazy as to think himself immune from repayment. As it happens, he is De Lima’s biggest debtor.
Duterte wants tougher sanctions for child traffickers
Amending the Expanded Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act is among the 'top legislative priorities' of President Duterte, says Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles
