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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President-elect Marcos in first media interview after proclamation:
'I promise you that we may not be perfect but we will always strive for perfection… I ask you all, pray for me, wish me well. I want to do well because when the president does well, the country does well.' pic.twitter.com/5q3VhXPWHJ
It’s official – Marcos Jr and Duterte proclaimed by Congress
LOOK: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is proclaimed Philippine President 36 years after Filipinos ousted his father the late dictator in a peaceful revolt that also drove their family to exile. pic.twitter.com/Qmn9ek1E0F
Their proclamation was a family affair for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. but a solo affair for Sara Duterte.
The VP-elect's family members did not make prominent appearances at Batasan. Her father, President Duterte stayed put in Malacañang. @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/ZsygZMVJ44
LOOK: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is proclaimed winner of the 2022 presidential race.
He is not yet president but will be at the stroke of noon on June 30, 2022, the last day of President Rodrigo Duterte's term. @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/KTdu1IbbwD
LOOK: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accompanied by former first lady Imelda Marcos, his siblings, his wife Liza, their children on the rostrum after he is proclaimed duly-elected president. @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/zvFeW6upvS
Senate President Vicente Sotto III to Marcos and Duterte-Carpio:
'You have been placed by God in this position for a reason. May he lead you to your purpose and may you live it courageously in every step youtake, may God protect you.' @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/h80iQcKNPu
House Speaker Velasco points out another historic aspect of Marcos-Duterte election – it's first tandem elected together since 2004.
'This year we will learn the importance of voting for a tandem, a Uniteam that can work together. A Uniteam that can collaborate with each other.' pic.twitter.com/waxKrMWbwo
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is all smiles as he arrives in plenary hall. Seconds later, voices shout 'BBM!' amid applause and cheers. @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/aQLkkr1Hkp
LOOK: Former First Lady Imelda Marcos and Marcos Jr.'s family as Senate and House proclaim Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as winner of the 2022 presidential race.
