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.
For Rappler’s live video coverage of the Marcos-Duterte proclamation, click the YouTube video below:
![HIGHLIGHTS: Proclamation of President-elect Marcos, VP-elect Duterte](https://img.youtube.com/vi/TR08sX5d_Bk/sddefault.jpg)
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LATEST UPDATES
President-elect Marcos: ‘I want to do well for this country’
President-elect Marcos in first media interview after proclamation:
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
'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
— Lian Buan (@lianbuan) May 25, 2022
A solo affair for VP-elect Sara Duterte
Their proclamation was a family affair for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. but a solo affair for Sara Duterte.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
The VP-elect's family members did not make prominent appearances at Batasan. Her father, President Duterte stayed put in Malacañang. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/ZsygZMVJ44
LOOK: President-elect Marcos Jr
LOOK: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is proclaimed winner of the 2022 presidential race.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
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. @rapplerdotcom pic.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. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/zvFeW6upvS
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
LOOK: Duterte, Sotto share a light moment
LOOK: VP-elect Sara Duterte and Senate President Tito Sotto share a light moment in the rostrum as she is proclaimed winner of 2022 VP elections.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Sotto was her rival for the post, but placed third overall. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/p7p6awTVLo
Sotto, Velasco congratulate newly elected President and VP
Senate President Vicente Sotto III to Marcos and Duterte-Carpio:
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
'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.' @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/h80iQcKNPu
House Speaker Velasco points out another historic aspect of Marcos-Duterte election – it's first tandem elected together since 2004.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
'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
LOOK: President-elect Marcos, VP-elect Duterte in the plenary hall
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is all smiles as he arrives in plenary hall. Seconds later, voices shout 'BBM!' amid applause and cheers. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/aQLkkr1Hkp
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
VP-elect Sara Duterte arrives in plenary hall of Batasan, greeted by applause. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/1sY18HRb9I
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
LOOK: The First Family as Congress proclaims Marcos Jr win
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.
— Pia Ranada (@piaranada) May 25, 2022
Imelda Marcos blows a kiss as people around them applaud and cheer. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/2BUFYxdguM