President Rodrigo Duterte

Patricia Evangelista tells stories as a record and ‘some sort of reckoning’

In conversation with the writer on her harrowing new book, the work of trauma journalism, and the question of whether some people need killing

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No stricter measures yet despite new COVID-19 strain. Sounds familiar?

There is a temporary ban on flights from the United Kingdom being imposed in the country, but with the new strain spreading in other areas as well, is it enough?

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For Duterte’s pancit party—err, training—for police and nurses: a list of recommendations

Last night—Sunday midnight—President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the nation in a speech responding to the medical…

No, Duterte is not joking. He stands by using gasoline as disinfectant in the absence of alcohol

Remember when President Rodrigo Duterte said “Kung wala kayo [alcohol]—if you want to disinfect, maghanap…

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The most relatable quotes from Duterte’s 5th SONA and what they really mean

On July 27, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA)…

Police supervisors will now be enforcing health protocols in barangays

To ensure that health protocols are enforced, police station commanders will now be appointing police…

In case of nat’l emergency, this law allows the President to move the school year

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a new law that grants the chief executive power to…

Ex-KWF official says Duterte did not dismantle oligarchy, ‘pinatatahimik lang ang mga lumalaban’

In a speech before troops in Jolo, Sulu today, President Rodrigo Duterte said he is…

Here’s why the country cannot afford to fully reopen its economy, according to President Duterte

Although quarantine measures continue to ease in most areas of the country, President Rodrigo Duterte…

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Duterte just signed the Anti-Terror Bill

On July 3, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the anti-terror bill into law.  This was announced…