“Bato” Dela Rosa formally assumes post as PNP chief

MANILA—Chief Supt. Ronald Dela Rosa, the man nicknamed “Bato” (The Rock) for his muscular physique, formally assumed Friday his new post as the 21st chief of...

Duterte, Robredo cordially meet in Camp Aguinaldo event

Drug pusher deaths jump as Philippine leader takes office

MANILA, Philippines—The bodies of dozens of suspected drug peddlers have turned up in the Philippines in recent weeks, providing an eerie backdrop to the swearing-in on...

Sensitive Philippine comments on sea feud aired partly on TV

MANILA, Philippines—The new Philippine foreign secretary made sensitive remarks Thursday about territorial disputes in the South China Sea that were broadcast live by the state-run TV...

Counsel: International response to Philippine case crucial

WASHINGTON—The lead counsel for the Philippines in a high-profile case challenging China’s sweeping claims in the disputed South China Sea says the response of other coastal...

New Philippine president says he won’t be a dictator

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines’ new president said Friday he “will go to the extreme” in his battle to end crime and cleanse the police force of wrongdoers...

Duterte, Robredo inauguration generally peaceful—PNP

MANILA—The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday was generally peaceful. PNP Spokesperson Chief Superintendent...

Senators find Duterte’s speech presidential yet easy to understand

MANILA—Some senators have commended newly-sworn in President Rodrigo Duterte for his presidential yet very simple and easy to understand speech during his inauguration at the Malacanang...

Duterte admin to prioritize ASG neutralization

MANILA—With Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnapping attacks now starting to put a crimp on the Philippine-Indonesia coal trade, incoming Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin...

FULL TEXT: Vice President Leni Robredo inaugural speech

Inaugural Message of Vice President Leni Robredo Oath Taking of the Vice President of the Philippines Quezon City Reception House, June 30, 2016 Minamahal kong mga...