WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
After canvassing votes, Philippine Congress is set to proclaim Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president-elect and Sara Duterte as vice president-elect on Wednesday, May 25.
The proclamation is set to take place at the Batasang Pambansa, in the presence of both houses of Congress.
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Scroll down this page for live updates, livestreams, context, and analysis – from the plenary and behind the scenes. Further down, click “load more.”
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Romualdez: ‘Uphold the democratic process’
Romualdez echoes Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri:
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
'Majority has spoken, it is high-time we listen to their voice and uphold the outcome of the democratic process… Let us be prepared to work harder for the nation and give full support to the new leadership.' pic.twitter.com/Fb7aVw2aWc
Makabayan bloc: The lone nays
In the viva voce voting to adopt the committee report of the canvass, the 6 lawmakers of the Makabayan bloc yelled their nay votes loud enough to be heard. Some in the gallery laughed. The lawmakers have left the plenary for the proclamation. pic.twitter.com/qxBKjvImeZ
— Lian Buan (@lianbuan) May 25, 2022
Zubiri: Unity ‘begins today’
Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri:
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
'It is a time to heal from this divisive campaign, it is time to respect the will of the majority of our electorate, it is a time to unite for the welfare and progress of our people and rally behind our flag and country.'
Committee report approved via viva voce voting
Congress votes via voice to approve joint committee report on the canvass of votes. There were faint nay votes on the south wing where the Makabayan lawmakers were.
— Lian Buan (@lianbuan) May 25, 2022
First Ladies sit side by side
A former First Lady and the incoming First Lady, both Marcoses, sit side by side.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Behind them is Irene Marcos, daughter of Ferdinand Marcos, and Joseph Simon, son of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – a family of First Families.@rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/rPGJ7E1oNA
The Marcos First Ladies
The presumptive president’s wife Lawyer Liza Marcos and his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, enter the plenary hall ahead of today’s proclamation.
Marcos' wife Atty. Liza Marcos confers with incoming Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez. pic.twitter.com/q6Ev5cyd4P
— Lian Buan (@lianbuan) May 25, 2022
LOOK: Marcos Jr’s family at the House plenary hall
LOOK: Former First Lady and former Ilocos Norte representative Imelda Marcos now in the session hall of Batasang Pambansa for the proclamation of her son, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as Philippine President. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/eh7tnYzg9r
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Liza Araneta Marcos, the president-elect's wife and thus the next First Lady, sits beside Imelda Marcos, the first Marcos First Lady. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/GpGxhtyp5N
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Several people lined up to have their photos taken with former First Lady Imelda Marcos and Senator Imee Marcos.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Also in this image are Civil Service Commission chairman/former Duterte Cabinet member Karlo Nograles, incoming justice secretary Remulla, and House Speaker Velasco. pic.twitter.com/w1ne0X9QOb
LOOK: BBM supporters Toni Gonzaga, Paul Soriano at Batasang Pambansa
LOOK: Celebrity Toni Gonzaga and director Paul Soriano are also in Batasan Session Hall for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. proclamation.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Both were ardent supporters of Marcos during his presidential campaign. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Etf4lVtyMl
WATCH: Imelda Marcos arrives at Batasan for Marcos Jr’s proclamation
WATCH: Imelda Marcos, who is guilty of 7 counts of graft, is here at the Congress on a wheelchair.
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) May 25, 2022
She’s wearing a pink terno with butterfly sleeves, popularized by no other than herself.
Pink also happens to be the color of Marcos Jr.’s archrival, Robredo. pic.twitter.com/3c1iZ7x74V