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Benigno Aquino III sworn in as Philippines’ president

MANILA - Benigno Aquino III was sworn in Wednesday as the Philippines’ 15th president before hundreds of thousands of cheering supporters.

Philippine military chief quits after being shunned by incoming president

Philippine military chief quits

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the 120,000-strong Philippine military retired Tuesday after the incoming president said he would replace him when he takes power next week — a move the general declared a “dangerous precedent.”

Aquino proclaimed president, promises justice and action on corruption, poverty

Aquino promises justice as Philippines president

Benigno Aquino III proclaimed the Philippines’ 15th president by Congress

Aquino proclaimed Philippines’ 15th president

Benigno Aquino III wins Philippine presidential vote by landslide, official count shows

Aquino victorious in Philippine presidential race

Benigno Aquino III wins Philippine presidential election by a landslide, count shows

Benigno Aquino III wins Philippine president race

Abu Sayyaf gunmen in Philippines kill 2 villagers after slaying 3 hostages

Philippine militants kill 2 more villagers

Philippine Congress begins vote tally

MANILA - The Philippine Congress Thursday started the official tally of votes for the country’s next president and vice president over two weeks after elections were held.

Communist rebels free mayor, 4 bodyguarts in southern Philippines

Philippine rebels free town mayor, 4 bodyguards

Philippine president swears in chief justice opposed by successor, sparking fears of crisis

Philippine president swears in new chief justice

Philippines declares victory of nine senators

MANILA - The Philippines’ election commission Saturday declared the victory of nine senators five days after national polls that used a new automated system.

Aquino says if elected he will not take oath as Philippine president before new chief justice

Aquino: No oath before Philippine chief justice

Filipinos troop to “Dear Noynoy” Facebook page to share advice for new president-apparent

‘Dear Noynoy:’ Aquino gets advice on Facebook

Manny Pacquiao hopes to give people what they want: a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Congressman Pacquiao hopes to fight Mayweather

Aquino promises lean, graft-free government as Philippines vote-counting nearly complete

Aquino promises lean, graft-free Philippine gov’t

Aquino begins assembling anti-corruption team for new Philippine government

Aquino assembles team for new Philippine govt

Aquino headed for landslide victory in the Philippines

MANILA - Philippine Senator Benigno Aquino III Wednesday headed for a landslide victory in the presidential race as the incumbent prepared to turn over the government to him.

Son of democracy icons headed for landslide in Philippine elections, promises clean government

Son of democracy icons likely next Philippine prez

Aquino widens leads in Philippine presidential race, promises stability, clean government

Aquino opens up commanding lead in Philippine vote

Early results show democracy icons’ son Aquino leading in Philippine presidential race

Aquino III leads in Philippines’ presidential race

Early results show democracy icons’ son leading in Philippine presidential race

Aquino leading in early presidential race results

Philippines extends voting period as eight die in violence

MANILA - Philippines’ election officials Monday extended voting by one hour after technical glitches delayed balloting in general elections, which was also marred by violence that killed eight people.

Aquino seen as favorite as Filipinos vote amid fear of fraud, glitch in 1st automated polls

Filipinos vote amid violence, computer glitches