Duterte skips proclamation, Robredo attends

The Philippine Congress proclaimed Rodrigo Duterte as president-elect and Leni Robredo as vice-president elect Monday afternoon. Duterte skipped the ceremony but Robredo attended the event with her 3 daughters. Duterte earlier said he considered proclamations “corny.” Robredo, on the other hand, appealed to her supporters to help her stay on the right path as the Philippines’ second highest official. She also said she’s not in a hurry for a Cabinet post. Duterte previously said he should establish good rapport with her first and his priority is to recruit potential Cabinet members from his circle of friends – which he says are people he can trust. Duterte will be inaugurated on June 30.

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