Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as the president of the Philippines, after a landslide election victory in May.The controversial former mayor of Davao City, 71, overthrew the political establishment, promising a “bloody war” on crime and action on corruption.Nicknamed “The Punisher”, Mr Duterte is credited with a dramatic reduction in crime in Davao, but rights groups say it was at the expense of human rights.He has also promised to end corruption and spread wealth around the country.
Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president
