Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III’s Inauguration
After the extensive preparations, the ground is now set for the formal inauguration of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III as newly elected President of the Republic of the Philippines along with his elected Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay. For the record, President Aquino III is the 7th leader who delivered his inaugural address at the Quirino Grand Stand in Manila.
The inauguration day has been declared holiday to give way for this special event dated June 30, 2010. People from all walks of life from all over the country and outside have come to witness this very historical event with thousands of crowd as expected at the venue. The theme of the inauguration is “Tagumpay ng Taumbayan, Panata sa Pagbabago” (The People’s Victory, An Oath for Change).
As the formal last day of the incumbent administration, outgoing President Gloria M. Arroyo was given honor as the head of the State rendered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. President Arroyo is the 2nd leader with 9 years, 5 months and 10 days longest term of service in the Philippine Government.
Traditionally, the oath taking should be on 12:00 high noon, however, the inauguration proper started early than planned, President Aquino himself left his house in Time Street with his convoy on time. So to follow tradition, several performers first serenaded the elected President Aquino and Vice President-elect Binay while waiting for the exact time. It is also interesting to note that one of his closest rival Ex-President Joseph E. Estrada accepted the invitation and attended the inauguration.
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile once read the final official act of the 14th congress which officially proclaimed the newly elect Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and President Benigno C. Aquino III respectively. For the first time, the oath of office was administered by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Conchita Carpio-Morales.
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