Rappler, the news site co-founded by the new Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, dares to criticize the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte. He may yet see it shut down.
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Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitri Muratov Win Nobel Peace Prize
The two, who lead independent news outlets in the Philippines and Russia, despite government repression, were recognized for “their courageous fight for freedom of expression.”
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Enters Philippine Presidential Race
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joins the former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in seeking to succeed Rodrigo Duterte in next year’s election.
Duterte Says He Will Retire Rather Than Seek the Vice Presidency
The Philippine president, whose term ends next year, had been expected to seek the No. 2 office, but said he would not do so “in obedience to the will of the people.”
Duterte Accuses Rich Countries of Hoarding Covid Vaccines
“There is a man-made drought of vaccines ravaging poor countries,” the Philippines leader told the U.N. General Assembly in prerecorded remarks.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Joins Filipino Presidential Race
The country’s best-known athlete already holds a seat in the Senate and has faced tough opposition from President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte Defiant as I.C.C. Announces Full Inquiry of Philippines Drug War
The International Criminal Court will investigate the killings of thousands under President Rodrigo Duterte. His lawyer says it has no authority to do so.
As Covid Surges, Filipino Students Begin Second Year Online
The country remains among the few that have not at least partially reopened, sparking worry in a place where many lack a computer or internet access.
Students in Philippines Enter Second Year of Remote Schooling
The closure is spawning a backlash in a country where many people do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Most schools in the United States and Britain have resumed in-person instruction.
President Duterte Plans to Run for the Vice Presidency
The president of the Philippines says he’ll run for the vice presidency next year. Critics see a plot to avoid prosecution for the killings in his drug war.