Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio is set to be inaugurated at San Pedro Square in Davao City at 4:30 PM on June 19, with the event open to the public and will be followed by music concert, her camp announced Saturday.
The event will be kickstarted with a thanksgiving Mass attended by Archbishop Romulo Valles in the San Pedro Cathedral at 3 PM. The gates will be open to the public as early as 2:00 PM.
Free rides will be provided for those who want to attend the event, Duterte-Carpio's camp added.
The Mass is open to the general public. Meanwhile, a live stream will also be projected on LED walls along San Pedro street reaching the corner of CM Recto and Anda streets, Bolton street, up to the corner of Magallanes and Rizal streets.
Her camp also confirmed Supreme Court Justice Ramon Paul Hernano will administer Duterte’s oath-taking as the 15th vice president of the Republic of the Philippines.
Organizers also urged attendees to observe COVID-19 protocols while at the venue.
Their camp also issued the following additional reminders:
- Everyone will undergo security screening at all entry points.
- Wearing of backpacks and jackets will not be allowed.
- Drones shall be taken down, except for those issued with security clearance by PSCC.
- Bringing pointed objects (sticks, umbrellas, sharp objects, and the like) will be prohibited.
- PWDs, senior citizens, and visibly pregnant women will have a separate area and will be guided at the security check.
- Snacks and water will be made available. Sidewalk vendors will be allowed to conduct business in designated areas.
- Guests with seats shall be sent a special notice with itemized instructions and shall be required to RSVP.
A photo opportunity for the public with Duterte-Carpio will be available at Quezon Park in front of the city hall beginning at 6 PM.
A MUSIKAHAN: Pasasalamat concert, headlined by Andrew E, Isay Alvarez, and Robert Seña, among others, will also be held to cap off the events on her inauguration day.
Sara Duterte, the daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, won the 2022 presidential race after garnering over 32 million votes.