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Read more about the article Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president
Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando in Davao City on June 19, 2022. Her father, outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, and mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, accompanied her on stage. (screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live)

Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio has formally taken her oath as the country’s 15th vice president on Sunday, June 19, at the city’s San Pedro Square where thousands gathered to witness the historic moment.

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Read more about the article FULL TEXT: Inaugural speech of Vice President Sara Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio delivers her inaugural speech on Sunday, June 19. (Screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live )

FULL TEXT: Inaugural speech of Vice President Sara Duterte

When I committed myself to governance and public service, I was also determined to finish three consecutive terms as Mayor. That will not happen anymore. I am now the Vice President-Elect.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: VP Robredo says certain Twitter account deceives, spreads disinformation

FACT CHECK: VP Robredo says certain Twitter account deceives, spreads disinformation

Angat Buhay was launched in October 2016 as the contribution of VP Leni’s office in the fight against poverty. The program aims to bring together the public and the private sectors—organizations and individuals alike—to address the needs of families in the farthest and the poorest communities in the country.

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Read more about the article Duterte tells son Baste: learn to kill if you want to be mayor
Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte (davaotoday.com file photo)

Duterte tells son Baste: learn to kill if you want to be mayor

President Rodrigo Duterte joined the miting de avance of Hugpong ng Pagbabago-Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HNP-HTL) on Friday and advised his youngest son, Vice Mayor and mayoral candidate Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte to kill if he wants to be mayor of Davao City.

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