The
inauguration, a ceremony to officially welcome the president into office, is a tradition that has been followed for over two centuries.
Duterte, who earlier decided to hold his
inauguration in a simple ceremony in Malacanang instead of at Quirino Grandstand, wanted a separate oath-taking from Robredo to give her a chance to invite more guests.
This coming June 30 holds another first in the country's history of Presidential
inaugurations.
Some of the projects have been long-pending and may take several more months to be functioning, but that has not stopped the CM from going ahead with the
inaugurations and describing his government as "pro-development".
armed forces have played a vital role in presidential
inaugurations, and it's an honor to continue this important tradition of honoring our commander in chief," said Brig.
Congressional interest in
inauguration security may be based on various factors and determinates, including its roles in appropriating funds for
inaugurations, oversight of law enforcement and first responder entities with
inauguration security responsibilities, and hosting the swearing-in ceremony, as well as the heightened interest in post-9/11 security operations.
The security perimeter is larger than what has been cordoned off for previous
inaugurations.
And in the 54
inaugurations that followed Washington's near coronation, we can trace the country's shifting politics, changing circumstances and developing character.
IN PHOTOS:
Inaugurations of past Philippine Presidents
Most expect it to be one of the most historic
inaugurations ever, complete with a speech of the highest caliber.
Photos of past
inaugurations sourced from Gov.ph and collated by Inquirer Research.