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Women provide essential care work; Duterte copes with sex jokes

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020
Geela Garcia

In one of his weekly press briefings, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that Mr. Duterte’s sexist jokes were just his “coping mechanisms,” after seeing so many grim scenes following his…

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We break down Duterte’s misogynistic meltdown

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
Amrie Cruz

It’s not the first time President Duterte went on a hard to follow tirade littered with snide and sexist comments during his midnight broadcast meant to provide updates on national…

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Today, Jennifer Laude’s murderer walks free

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020
Nadine Halili

Content warning: This article discusses transphobia and a graphic account of anti-transgender violence and murder After spending six years in a detention facility in Camp Aguinaldo, paying P4,655,250 in civil…

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Pres. Duterte’s SONA 2020 WTF moments

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020
Amrie Cruz

If you were able to stick it out and listen to the entirety of President Rodrigo Duterte’s one hour and 40 minute-long 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA),…

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Here’s what people want to see from SONA 2020

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Once again, it’s time for President Duterte to address the nation in this year’s State of the Nation Address. Last year, the President promised many things in his address: fast-tracking government procedures,…

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SONA 2020 takes from Sotto and Cayetano we wish we could unhear

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020
Amrie Cruz

President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27 is fast approaching and most of us are having a hard time imagining how it’s going to…

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These celebrities won’t be fooled by empty promises anymore—here’s why

Posted on April 5, 2020April 5, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

During election season, celebrities play a big role in boosting candidates’ popularity among voters. Apart from endorsing them through their social media platforms, they take part in advertisements aired on…

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President Duterte will no longer certify the SOGIE Bill as urgent

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019
Sofia Santelices

President Rodrigo Duterte will no longer certify the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill as urgent after all. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo clarified this morning that…

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Is creating a third restroom for the LGBTQ+ the solution? The President thinks so.

Posted on August 20, 2019August 20, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo addressed the media on President Duterte’s stance on comfort rooms for the LGBTQ+ community. “Sabi niya (Duterte) dapat meron nang third restroom for them, napag-usapan namin ‘yun…

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RH Law: Not found in Duterte’s SONA 2019

Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019
Sofia Santelices

If the RH Law were a person, its story would most likely be teleserye worthy. Ever since the bill was signed in December 2012, and fully commenced as a law in…

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#WakaSONA: an archive of Duterte’s lousy decisions

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

This is President Rodrigo Duterte’s 3rd State of the Nation Address since assuming presidential post in June 2016. And people want it to be his last. In his first six…

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The State of Our Nation As Told By Twitter

Posted on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017
Olivia Estrada

Summarizing the state of an entire nation is no easy task but presidents do it anyway. When you think about it as well, SONA day is where you will be…

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President Duterte Is This Year’s Most Googled Person in the Philippines

Posted on December 23, 2016
Jacque De Borja

President Rodrigo Duterte is our country’s most googled personality for 2016. It comes as no surprise because he has been controversial since he decided to run for the presidency. Time Magazine released an article called “See the Most…

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Puff Out: A Nationwide Smoking Ban Is in the Works

Posted on October 10, 2016October 10, 2016
Olivia Estrada

If you’ve always wanted to quit your smoking habit, now is a good time because you may soon have no choice. An executive order banning smoking in all public places…

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WATCH: VP Leni Robredo on Why She Wants to Keep International Relations Strain-Free

Posted on October 6, 2016
Jacque De Borja

Vice President Leni Robredo shared some of her thoughts given the tirades of President Rodrigo Duterte gave against the United States, European Union, and the United Nations, who criticize his…

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President Rodrigo Duterte

Women provide essential care work; Duterte copes with sex jokes

We break down Duterte’s misogynistic meltdown

Today, Jennifer Laude’s murderer walks free

Pres. Duterte’s SONA 2020 WTF moments

Here’s what people want to see from SONA 2020

SONA 2020 takes from Sotto and Cayetano we wish we could unhear

These celebrities won’t be fooled by empty promises anymore—here’s why

President Duterte will no longer certify the SOGIE Bill as urgent

Is creating a third restroom for the LGBTQ+ the solution? The President thinks so.

RH Law: Not found in Duterte’s SONA 2019

The State of Our Nation As Told By Twitter

President Duterte Is This Year’s Most Googled Person in the Philippines

Puff Out: A Nationwide Smoking Ban Is in the Works

WATCH: VP Leni Robredo on Why She Wants to Keep International Relations Strain-Free

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