Rappler's latest stories on Rodrigo Duterte
FALSE: Duterte 'signed' universal health care bill in October 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to sign the bill into law because Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed the bicameral conference committee report only on January 21, 2019
Imee Marcos, Pia Cayetano, Villar, Angara in Duterte's Senate slate
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will likely have his own 2019 Senate slate, distinct from the slate of his own political party, PDP-Laban
Road Board abolition now up for Duterte’s signature
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri eyes the transmittal of the bill to President Rodrigo Duterte by early February
Duterte visits Henry Sy Sr's wake
President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by the children of the late tycoon
After Bangsamoro plebiscite, Duterte wants new agreement with Misuari
President Rodrigo Duterte says the new deal should 'promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the Moro of Mindanao'
Duterte in Cotabato City: Vote 'yes' for Bangsamoro Organic Law
President Rodrigo Duterte calls on the people of ARMM, Cotabato City, and Isabela City to cast their vote on January 21. 'Let us use the plebiscite as a peaceful means to finally correct the historical injustice committed against the Bangsamoro people.'
Almost half of Filipinos think Duterte can fulfill promises – SWS
But in President Rodrigo Duterte’s home region of Mindanao, the percentage of people optimistic about his promises fall by 10 points
Duterte taps ex-Malabon vice mayor as DSWD undersecretary
President Duterte also appoints new members of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation Board of Trustees – Michelle Aguilar-Ong and Lucille Malilong-Isberto
Sri Lanka President Sirisena praises Duterte drug war | Evening wRap
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Sri Lanka President Sirisena praises Duterte drug war as 'example to world'
'I feel that we should follow your footsteps to control this hazard,' Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena tells President Rodrigo Duterte
What made Duterte suspect Bacolod top cop Ebreo of drug links?
President Duterte claims Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo demonstrated 'strange behavior' that indicated he was at the very least a 'protector cop'
Duterte appoints Ronald Moreno as Sandiganbayan justice
Ronald Moreno's appointment as Sandiganbayan associate justice was signed 7 months ago, or in June 2018, and released only on Wednesday, January 16
Duterte to lend 'powerful voice' to BOL 'yes' campaign
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will make a pitch for the Bangsamoro Organic Law on January 18 in Cotabato City, a critical city for the upcoming plebiscite
‘Just pray’ for Duterte, Malacañang tells Bataan bishop
Bishop Ruperto Santos has said President Duterte ‘is a disappointment and disgrace to our country,’ after the President urged bystanders to ‘rob and kill rich bishops’
FALSE: These photos do not show Duterte celebrating start of 2019 in 'simple style'
No, these photos do not show Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte celebrating the start of 2019 in ‘simple’ style
Sotto seeks to mediate between Duterte, Catholic Church
'Marami na kasi sa mga kababayan natin ang uncomfortable with the situation.... Subukan ko lang, wala namang mawawala,' says Senate President Vicente Sotto III
[EDITORIAL]: #AnimatED: A dozen wishes for 2019
We have our own wishes for the country, its leaders, and key institutions. What are yours?
Duterte fires Bacolod police chief over alleged drug links
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte dismisses 4 other policemen for their alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade
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FALSE: These are not pictures of the 'clean' hometown of President Duterte
No, these pictures do not show the ‘clean’ hometown of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte orders tambays to 'kill rich bishops' | Midday wRap
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Duterte remains most trusted government official – Pulse Asia
The results of Pulse Asia's December survey show that 81% of Filipinos approve of President Duterte's performance, and 76% trust him
Duterte willing to be crucified if priests debunk corruption allegations
President Rodrigo Duterte dares the Catholic Church to rebut the allegations against priests and bishops in 'Altar of Secrets,' a book by the late Rappler senior investigative reporter Aries Rufo
Duterte to order ban on firecrackers
Previously, President Rodrigo Duterte had issued an executive order limiting the use of fireworks to community displays
Duterte signs law on work-from-home arrangements
The Telecommuting Act orders employers to ensure employees working remotely are entitled to overtime pay, leaves, and other benefits, just like employees working from traditional workplaces
Duterte to tambays: Steal from, kill 'rich' bishops
'Kayong mga tambay diyan, 'pag dumaan 'yang obispo ninyo, holdapan 'yan, maraming pera 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
PH Sports Commission Chief: Dino landed chopper without permission | Midday wRap
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Duterte orders DAR to fast-track land reform in Masbate
President Rodrigo Duterte orders Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones: 'Tingnan niya ang Masbate, i-land reform niya lahat'
66% of Filipinos worried about Duterte's health – survey
Almost half of Filipinos also believe President Rodrigo Duterte has health problems, according to a Social Weather Stations survey
Duterte signs law strengthening HIV, AIDS health services
(UPDATED) The new law allows persons aged 15 to 17 years old to undergo HIV testing even without the consent of a parent or guardian
Heidi Mendoza on Duterte's latest rant vs COA: Auditors doing jobs well
'Kung maraming nagagalit sa iyo, ibig sabihin ay epektibo at makatotohanan ang iyong pagganap,' says former COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza
WATCH: Why Duterte assistant Michael Dino's chopper landed at Ultra
(UPDATED) Rappler has gathered that the chopper didn't have the permission to land on the track of the Philsports Arena
[ANALYSIS | Deep Dive] Game changers
No one laughs at the President's jokes, and the Supreme Court becomes supreme again. Why not?
Suspect in Cotabato City bombing surrenders | Evening wRap
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Duterte prohibits police from drinking in public
After barring police from stepping into casinos, President Rodrigo Duterte now says cops can no longer enter drinking establishments
Duterte jokes: Let's kidnap, torture COA personnel
President Rodrigo Duterte rails against the Commission on Audit anew, claiming the agency makes life hard for local officials
Duterte threatens closure of establishments polluting Manila Bay
President Rodrigo Duterte orders the DILG and DENR to proceed with plans to clean up Manila Bay, as they did with Boracay
Duterte wants road user's tax revenues for Manila Bay cleanup, hospitals
But since the law states that road user's tax proceeds can only be used for road maintenance projects, President Duterte will wait for the Road Board's abolition before asking Congress to allow such use of the funds
Duterte agrees to certify bill on higher cigarette, alcohol tax as urgent
President Rodrigo Duterte backs a proposal to jack up tobacco tax to P60 per pack from P30 per pack, embodied in the bill filed by Senator Manny Pacquiao
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: The 'kadiri' President
We empower him when we laugh at his sick jokes, we empower him through our silence
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Who to blame: the pollsters or us?
Let’s retest ourselves; let’s set aside the quirks for the moment and review how President Duterte has dealt with the larger matters of public interest
Duterte urged to do more to win Bangsamoro vote
Local officials say a stronger presidential endorsement of the 'yes' vote will be needed in two key battle areas in the region
FALSE: The Philippines did not win Miss Universe twice during Duterte's term
No, the Philippines has not won the Miss Universe pageant twice during President Rodrigo Duterte's term
Duterte vows 'big fish' will die in last half of his term
In his first speech of 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte warns that big-time drug bosses will be killed in the remaining years of his presidency
Duterte signs resolution extending life of 2018 budget for another year
President Rodrigo Duterte cites the need to continue funding rehabilitation efforts for several regions affected by calamities last year
Pray for Duterte, says Quiapo priest ahead of Nazareno 2019
Quiapo Church rector Monsignor Hernando Coronel stresses that the Black Nazarene 'is for real,' as President Rodrigo Duterte questions the suffering Christ
Duterte's maid-molesting story 'concocted' – Panelo
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he made up his story about touching a maid in order to 'dramatize' the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church
Panelo: Duterte only 'puts religion to test' when saying Trinity is 'silly'
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says that President Rodrigo Duterte only intends to 'initiate an intellectual discussion' for the 'faithful's enlightenment and spiritual awakening'
Duterte’s New Year message: Reflect, learn from past lessons | Evening wRap
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