Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, has been named as the Philippines' 15th vice president.
On Wednesday, the Congress officially proclaimed Duterte-Carpio at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City following the conclusion of canvassing of votes for the presidential and vice-presidential polls.
The Vice president-elect said she dedicate her win to those who passed away due to "terrorism, abuse, criminality, and bullying," thanking her supporters for letting her save lives.
"The opportunity to serve as vice president, I dedicate to Kean Gabriel, to Larry, to Jaren and Frederick and all those who passed because of terrorism, abuse, criminality, and bullying," Duterte-Carpio said.
"Thank you for the opportunity to save lives," she added.
Duterte-Carpio first stepped onto the political scene in 2007 when she was elected as Davao City’s vice mayor, wherein she served until 2010. In the same year, she vied for the mayoral post wherein she was elected and served as Davao City's mayor until 2013.
She ran for reelection in the 2016 and 2019 polls. She won both elections.
Speaking to reporters, Sara dodged the question of where her family is and why she was alone during her proclamation.
Sara stressed her and President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s campaign message of unity.
"Magtulungan tayo para sa isang bayan na mapayapa at nagkakaisa. Mahal natin ang Pilipinas. May God bless the Philippines. Daghang Salamat," Sara said.
