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
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
Asia /  Southeast Asia

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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Updated: 8:13am, 20 Jun, 2022

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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
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
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