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Why the new First Lady stuck out her tongue during Marcos inauguration

Why the new First Lady stuck out her tongue during Marcos inauguration

Sherrie Ann Torres,

ABS-CBN News

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Updated Jul 01, 2022 01:33 AM PHT

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MANILA—New President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s inauguration on Thursday was a historic and emotional day for him and his family.

That sign of relief and joy engulfing the Marcos family became evident the moment they arrived at the National Museum, with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos wiping her tears upon seeing the people waiting to witness her husband's swearing-in as the 17th president of the Philippines.

On stage, the First Lady, standing with Marcos Jr. and sons Sandro, Simon and Vincent, became more ecstatic when she got a full view of the crowd.

And after witnessing her husband taking his oath, Liza sweetly congratulated Marcos Jr. who, in turn, gave her a handkerchief so she could wipe off her tears.

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Embarrassed by the cheering crowd, Liza teased the crowd back by making face.

Screengrab, TV Patrol 
Screengrab, TV Patrol

Meantime, their eldest son, Congressman Sandro, was also seen teary-eyed.

Marcos Jr. was controlling his emotions too while doing deep breaths.

His mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, meantime, walked towards the center stage with daughters, Senator Imee and Aimee, to have a photo with the new chief executive. She was also seen ecstatically staring at her son, Marcos, Jr.

Her other daughter, Irene Marcos-Araneta, failed to join the photo opportunity.

All these were witnessed by Marcos Jr's supporters who came to the event wearing red shirts with the message: "BBM. Isa ako sa 31M" (BBM. I am one of the 31 million) or the number of votes he garnered in the May 9 elections.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III, whose term ended at 12 noon on Thursday, read the order proclaiming Marcos Jr as the winner in the presidential elections.

Vice President Sara Duterte attended the inauguration ceremony and showed her strong support to her running mate.

Former presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Arroyo also graced the event along with many senators, congressmen, political allies, Cabinet members, and members of the diplomatic corps.

Celebrity Toni Gonzaga opened the ceremony by singing the national anthem, which was followed by an ecumenical prayer.

The Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, along with government personnel, workers, athletes, farmers, public utility drivers, traffic personnel and other public servants, welcomed Marcos Jr with a parade.

The country's 17th president greeted them back by applauding them and waving at them.

The event was capped by Marcos Jr and his party exiting the National Museum while the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra played the inaugural song "Pilipinas Kong Mahal."

At the vin d'honneur for the new president, Papal Nuncio Most Reverend Charles John Brown led the diplomatic community in wishing Marcos Jr. well.

“We can only imagine the thoughts that are in your mind at this moment as you begin your presidency. The Filipino people have placed their hopes and trust in you; their hopes for a future that is prosperous, safe, equitable and just. I know that I speak for all the diplomats gathered here this afternoon when I say that we too in the international community harbor the same hopes for your presidency and for your nation, and that we pledge our cooperation and collaboration with your administration in achieving the success of your mandate," Brown said.

In response, Marcos Jr. thanked the diplomatic community and assured his support to calls to address climate change, and stressed his call for unity among nations.

"We can only go from here to strength and to strength and to strength. And that is what I look forward to, that the day will come when we can say that we have built upon the strong foundation that we came upon," he said.

On Friday, Marcos Jr will mark his first official function as commander-in-chief by attending a military event in Clark, Pampanga.

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‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst

‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst

Joyce Balancio,

ABS-CBN News

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Updated Jan 29, 2024 11:09 PM PHT

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MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might not be keeping his “end of the bargain” with the Duterte family, that is why he is receiving attacks from some members of the family, a political analyst said Monday.

Prof. Dennis Coronacion from the University of Santo Tomas Department of Political Science said the Marcoses might have sealed some deals with the Dutertes when they were convincing then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to be his running mate during the 2022 national elections.

“Ang mga political alliances po natin, or even political parties and coalitions, they are made up of elites. And when these elites form political parties or alliance, there is definitely political arrangements or negotiations that go along with it,” Coronacion told ABS-CBN News.

“Itong rally sa Davao nitong Sunday isa ito sa paraan ng Duterte family to remind the President of, you know, what took place during the negotiations during the last presidential election," he said.

He said the Davao City rally may have been meant to send a "strong message" that failing to honor previous agreements or further marginalizing Vice President Sara Duterte could lead to bigger problems.

CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS

Coronacion explained that is possible that the Duterte family did not take it lightly when Congress removed the confidential funds of the two offices of Vice President Sara Duterte for the 2024.

Speculations that a team from the International Criminal Court had already entered the country to investigate former President Duterte’s drug war, may also have agitated the Dutertes and their supporters.

Marcos Jr.’s shooting back at the older Duterte might also be a sign that the UniTeam is “crumbling”.

“Mukhang lumalabas na napikon na rin ang Pangulo sa mga paratang sa kanya. lalo na doon sa pagkasama sa kanyang pangalan sa watchlist ng mga suspects tungkol sa illegal drugs,” he said.

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“At this point parang hindi maganda ang patutunguhan kung ibabasa natin doon sa reaskyon ng pangulo. Hindi ito magandang sign para sa pagsasamahan nila,” he added.

'PEOPLE TO BEAR BRUNT OF FEUD'

Further he said, if the situation worsens, Vice President Duterte’s function as the concurrent education secretary will be affected.

“Iyong mapapamalakad halimbawa ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa DepEd, somehow baka maapektuhan iyon. For example, patuloy na gigipitin ang budget ng DepEd o di kaya ang opisina ng Vice President so kapag ganito na masama na ang takbo ng kanilang relasyon,” he explained.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) also expressed concern the passage of laws that will provide additional benefits and salary to teachers might also be compromised given the rift between the leaders of the House of Representatives and VP Duterte who is also the concurrent Education Secretary.

“Walang pakinabang dito ang mamamayang Pilipino. Iyong usapin ng sahod ngayon nakasalang lalo na usapin ng GAA 2024 at ng usapin ng salary standardization law so technically pwede makaapekto iyan,” ACT National Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said.

A youth group also lamented how the political bickering affects governance, and the giving of service to the Filipino people.

“Nagagalit po kami dahil habang nanatiling mataas ng presyo ng bilhin, habang maliliit ang sahod ng mga manggagawa at may kinakaharap tayong krisis sa transportasyon bardagulan ang inaatupag ni Duterte at ng Marcos at basically ginagawa nila ito dahil sa pagaagawan sa kapangyarihan,” Kate Almenzo, Anakbayan’s National Spokesperson said.

“Ang talo dito sa bardagulan ng mga Marcos at Duterte ay ang mga mamamayan,” she added.

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