Palace congratulates President-elect Marcos, VP-elect Sara

MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday congratulated president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and vice president-elect Inday Sara Duterte after their proclamation based on the canvassing of votes by contingents from Congress sitting as the National Board of Canvassers.

“We congratulate Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Ms. Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio on their electoral victory and for their proclamation as President-elect of the Philippines and Vice President-elect of the Philippines, respectively,” said acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar in a press statement.

The Congress’ proclamation ceremony underscores a showcase and beacon of democracy in this part of the world, Andanar said.

He reiterated his call for the people to support the newly proclaimed leaders.

“As both leaders are about to embark on the responsibilities and challenges of their respective offices, we reiterate our call for our people to stand behind our newly elected leaders,” he added.

Moreover, Andanar guaranteed that the office of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte will ensure a peaceful, orderly, and smooth transfer of power to Marcos and provide full support and help to all transition activities.

Congress proclaimed Marcos as the presidential poll winner on Wednesday after he garnered more than 31.6 million votes in the official tally.

Sara, daughter of the outgoing President Duterte, was declared vice president-elect with some 32.2 million votes.

In the presence of members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the proclamation ceremony was held at the Batasang Pambansa.

Marcos will be inaugurated on June 30.

Meanwhile, Sara eyes June 19 as her inauguration date in Davao City.