Sara Duterte will break with tradition for the swearing in ceremony on Sunday, opting to take her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president almost two weeks ahead of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte chose to have her inauguration ceremony in the southern city of Davao, her family stronghold where she’s outgoing mayor. Her decision runs counter to a decades-old tradition where the two top leaders hold their inaugurations on June 30, the same day they assume their posts.
Sara Duterte said that she chose to be sworn in early so that her city can witness the ceremony. She also intends to attend Marcos’s swearing-in rites in Manila at the end of the month.
