Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday took oath as the 17th president of the Philippines. READ: What did President Marcos say in his inaugural speech? Here are
His Excellency David Hurley, governor-general of Australia, and first lady Linda Hurley,
Their Excellencies, special envoys and heads of delegations
His Excellency most reverend Charles John Brown and the esteemed members of the diplomatic corps,
Vice President Sara Duterte,
President Fi
The inauguration, or formal admission to office, of the highest officials of the country is mandated in the Constitution as follows: “The President and the Vice President shall be elected by direct vote of the people for a term of six years which shall begin at noon on the thirtieth day of June next