Malacañang on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte after they were proclaimed the winners of the May 2022 elections.
"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 Martin Andanar in a statement.
"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."
According to Andanar, the proclamation ceremony held by Congress is a "historic milestone" in Philippine history, showing that the country is a "beacon of democracy in this part of the world."
Andanar then assured that the Office of the President would extend assistance to ensure the smooth transfer of power to the country's next leader.
"The Office of the President shall ensure a peaceful, orderly, and smooth transfer of powers to the President-elect as we extend all the necessary support and assistance to various transition activities."
