Rappler's latest stories on Rodrigo Duterte
Xi Jinping invites Duterte to visit China a 4th time
President Rodrigo Duterte has visited China every year of his presidency, while he refuses to visit the United States
Duterte and Xi tackle drugs, Marawi, infrastructure
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will give another 50 scholarships for Filipinos, and donate 10,000 tons of rice for typhoon-stricken communities
Xi Jinping: Friendship, cooperation 'only correct choice' for PH, China | Evening wRap
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Duterte, Xi 'elevate' PH-China ties, 'manage' sea row
Chinese President Xi Jinping says there is wisdom in the saying, 'All creatures may grow together without harming each other'
Xi Jinping: Friendship, cooperation 'only correct choice' for PH, China
President Duterte says the Philippines is ready for a 'new chapter of openness' but emphasizes that the relationship with China must be in the spirit of 'respect for sovereign equality'
Duterte finally signs Faeldon’s appointment as BuCor Chief
Faeldon will inherit the problem of alleged continuing drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison and the persistent illness of the national penitentiary which is over-congestion
FULL TEXT: Xi Jinping's arrival statement in Philippines
'China stands ready to work with the Philippines for even greater progress in our relations,' says Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives in Manila for a state visit
Why Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit matters to Filipinos
Ties between the Philippines and China stretch back centuries – but power and money can complicate (not necessarily destroy) even the closest of friendships
[OPINION] Open up a new future together for China-Philippine relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping writes: "As a Philippine proverb goes, 'Seize today, or you will lose tomorrow.' China will work with the Philippines to seize the opportunity and go along with the trend of our time.'
'A friend in need': China's promises to PH
Rappler lists over 100 agreements and pledges that have been made between Manila and Beijing since President Rodrigo Duterte took office
5 ways Duterte made good on his pivot to China
As Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Manila, Rappler takes a look at how Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's 'pivot' to China has materialized
Duterte fires 3 DSWD execs to give Bautista free hand in forming team
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea says the posts were vacated so that new Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista could select his own team
Imelda Marcos back to work at House after posting bail | Evening wRap
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2 senators ask Duterte to release details of draft deals with China
Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Francis Pangilinan also seek a Senate probe into the deals that will be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Carpio praises Duterte for upholding sea freedoms
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio says it 'is a most welcome development' that President Rodrigo Duterte upheld freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea
Duterte orders Dureza, Panelo to meet with communist leaders
The meeting with Fidel Agcaoili and Luis Jalandoni could happen in November, says Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza
Duterte changes plans, decides to finish APEC Summit
(UPDATED) 'Narito, hindi naman umuwi kagabi. He wants to attend the meeting,' says Philippine Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Bienvenido Tejano
Alejano to Duterte: You're selling PH to China, you don't know patriotism
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano reacts to President Rodrigo Duterte's statement likening the Magdalo party to ISIS
Rappler Talk: Eduardo Año on bringing Duterte to the grassroots
Eduardo Año speaks to Rappler for his first sit-down interview ever since he was sworn in as DILG secretary
The week in photos: November 10-16, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Duterte to skip APEC events due to 'urgent domestic developments'
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez will attend the November 18 events in the President's place.
PROFILE: Shades of Duterte in China's Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the Philippines, shares many things in common with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte to Papua New Guinea: Don't let multinational firms take over
Himself sensitive when foreign leaders comment on Philippine domestic affairs, President Rodrigo Duterte dishes advise to PNG officials
FACT CHECK: Duterte wrongly claims ICC judges are all 'white'
But there are African and Asian judges, including a Filipino, in the International Criminal Court
Acting Chief Justice Carpio: China does not own South China Sea | Evening wRap
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Duterte to skip last day of APEC summit
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte cuts short his trip to Papua New Guinea by a day. Cabinet members will represent him in a day's worth of APEC events.
Duterte belittles ASEAN-Australia event: What will they feed us, kangaroo?
President Rodrigo Duterte lashes out against criticism that he was 'lazy' for skipping events at the recent ASEAN Summit in Singapore
Duterte likens Magdalo party to ISIS
'They destroyed everything, parang ISIS ang buwang,' says President Rodrigo Duterte about the mutineers who are now members of the Magdalo party
Carpio rebuffs Duterte: China doesn't possess South China Sea
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio makes these remarks after President Rodrigo Duterte said China 'is already in possession' of the South China Sea
‘Oil is everything’ – Duterte’s rhetoric on West PH Sea joint exploration
In the weeks leading to a framework agreement on joint exploration with China, President Rodrigo Duterte emphasizes the Philippines' need for oil
PDP-Laban's Senate slate to rely on Duterte popularity, party machinery
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III believes PDP-Laban senatorial candidates have no disadvantages in the 2019 elections
Filipino online community: will Imelda go to jail or not? | Midday wRap
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Duterte has 'minimal involvement' in PDP-Laban affairs
President Rodrigo Duterte only got involved in the selection of the 5 PDP-Laban senatorial candidates for 2019, says Senator Aquilino Pimentel III
Duterte at ASEAN Summit: 'What's wrong with my nap?'
(UPDATED) The 73-year-old Philippine leader says his power naps were 'not good enough' but would get him through the last ASEAN events
After return of Balangiga Bells, will Duterte visit U.S.?
President Duterte will not visit the US 'until the Bells of Balangiga are returned,' Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr recalls telling US Ambassador Nikki Haley
HOAX: 'US Senator' Richard Black calls Duterte a ‘druglord’
(UPDATED) In the embedded interview video, the Virginia State Senator did not mention this term
Duterte to China: 'Tell us route to take' in sea row | Evening wRap
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Duterte skipped ASEAN events to take 'power naps' – Malacañang
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will also not attend the gala dinner in order to 'rest,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
PNP: No handcuffs for Imelda Marcos if arrested | Midday wRap
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Duterte to China: 'Tell us route to take' in sea row
Before attending the ASEAN-China Summit, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte shares his views on the much-awaited Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Duterte skips 4 ASEAN events in Singapore
(UPDATED) Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr shows up in place of President Duterte at the ASEAN-Australia Informal Breakfast Summit, ASEAN-Korea Summit, working lunch, and RCEP Summit
Despite NBI graft complaint, Duterte still trusts Lapeña – Panelo
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo says since there is no final verdict yet on Isidro Lapeña's guilt or innocence, he has a 'right to be presumed innocent.'
Duterte arrives in Singapore for ASEAN Summit
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to discuss the code of conduct for the South China Sea, a few weeks before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Manila
[EDITORIAL]: #AnimatED: China's telco play in the Philippines
The coming entry of China Telecom into our communication infrastructure serves the interest of a covetous neighbor that has wronged us so many times
Duterte open to meeting exiled communist leaders
President Rodrigo Duterte says self-exiled communist leaders Fidel Agcaoili and Luis Jalandoni requested a meeting with him in the Philippines
Duterte to Palawan hotels, resorts: 'Follow rules' to avoid another Boracay
'I'm putting on notice everybody,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in a speech at a festival in Puerto Princesa City
Duterte eyes entry of 'big players' to end Palawan blackouts
'I'll give you about towards the end of the year. You have to upgrade your source of energy kasi 'pag hindi, hanap ako ng may pera talaga. 'Yung China nangangati kamay niyan,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in a speech in Puerto Princesa City
Velasco as 'next Speaker'? Sara Duterte says she'll back dad's choice
(UPDATED) (UPDATED) Asked if she supports the speakership bid of Alan Peter Cayetano, the Davao City Mayor says, 'Whoever President Duterte wants, we will support them'
Duterte blasts communists: Why would I kill a lawyer?
'Napaka-small time ko naman. Why would I assassinate him?' says President Rodrigo Duterte days after human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos was killed
LIST: Judges, prosecutors, lawyers killed under Duterte gov't
Members of the judiciary are not spared from the culture of impunity
