Sara Duterte says she's not running for president

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Sara Duterte says she’s not running for president

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte says she is not running for president in the 2022 elections, adding that she and her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, both agreed only one of them will run for a national position in 2022.

Michael Yang, associates expand businesses under Duterte presidency

A Rappler investigation shows former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang and his associates’ businesses expanded rapidly during the Duterte administration.

Martires seeks jail time for anyone who makes ‘commentaries’ on SALNs

Ombudsman Samuel Martires wants ‘stringent penalties’ for anyone who makes ‘commentaries’ on the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth or SALNs of government officials and employees.

Parlade appointed National Security Council deputy director-general

Controversial former anti-communist spokesman Antonio Parlade is named deputy director-general of the National Security Council.

Paolo Contis speaks up on breakup with LJ Reyes

Actor Paolo Contis speaks up on his breakup with partner LJ Reyes. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 8, Contis denies rumors that he takes drugs and hurt Reyes and her kids because of it. – Rappler.com