Duterte’s daughter Sara sworn in early as vice-president of Philippines in show of independence

Sara Duterte-Carpio’s six-year term with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jnr does not officially start until June 30, when he will be inaugurated

Marcos Jnr, former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and current leader President Rodrigo Duterte were all present at event attended by thousands

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Philippine Vice President-elect Sara Duterte places the hands of her father, outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, on her forehead as a sign of respect during her early swearing in ceremony on Sunday. Photo: AP

Published: 8:25pm, 19 Jun 2022Updated: 8:13am, 20 Jun 2022

Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country’s 15th vice-president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive election campaign.

“The days ahead may be full of challenges that call for us to be more united as a nation,” she said in an inauguration address attended by thousands in her hometown of Davao, on the southern island of Mindanao.

She took the oath of office with her parents standing next to her, breaking with tradition where the two top leaders hold their inaugurations on the day they assume office.

Duterte-Carpio, 44, was the running mate of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr, who also won in the May 9 elections and will be sworn in as the country’s president on June 30, when their six-year term begins.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte with her mother Elizabeth Zimmerman, her father – outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte – and incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr. Photo: AP

The vice president-elect has said she opted to be sworn in early so that her city can witness the ceremony.

Marcos Jnr and former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were present at the event.

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