Duterte in Manila on Wednesday night for inauguration | Inquirer News

Duterte in Manila on Wednesday night for inauguration

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 08:34 AM June 29, 2016

DUTERTE / JUNE 27, 2016 President-elect Rodrigo Duterte shows up for his last flag-raising ceremony as mayor at the Davao City Hall. Duterte, a known night person, has not attended the regular Monday event for a very long time. PHOTO BY ACE MORANDANTE / CONTRIBUTOR

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte shows up for his last flag-raising ceremony as mayor at the Davao City Hall. Duterte, a known night person, has not attended the regular Monday event for a very long time. ACE MORANDANTE / CONTRIBUTOR

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is set to fly to Manila on Wednesday night, a day before his inauguration.

Christopher “Bong” Go, Duterte’s executive assistant, confirmed to INQUIRER.net that the incoming President would fly in from Davao City anytime from 5 p.m.

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Duterte’s ex-wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, and daughters Paolo and Sara arrived in Manila on Tuesday.

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Duterte is set to take his oath as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30.

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His daughter Veronica, also known as “Kitty,” will hold the Bible as he takes his oath.

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The Duterte camp said 627 individuals were on the guest list, which includes diplomats, incoming Cabinet secretaries and Duterte’s family members.

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The 71-year old incoming President is expected to deliver a five-minute speech in mix English, Filipino and Bisaya.

After the oath taking, a simple merienda (snacks) will be served to guests, in line with the chief executive’s order of a modest inauguration.

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