Duterte to deliver inspiring speech at inauguration

President elect Rodrigo Duterte. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO/EDWIN BACASMAS

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will deliver an inspiring inaugural speech on June 30, incoming Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said on Wednesday.

“People will be inspired,” Andanar told reporters in a press briefing here.

He said the two-page draft of Duterte’s speech was currently being edited.

But he said the incoming President still has full control over his inaugural speech.

“He has full editorial control of his speech,” he said.

He said there would be no expletives during Duterte’s speech, which would be delivered in English, Filipino and Bisaya. The president, he said, might use a teleprompter.

“He liked it,” Andanar said.

From 500 guests, Andanar said 627 guests will be present at the inauguration.

Duterte, who will wear a barong Tagalog and slacks, will arrive at the Malacañang Palace at 10:30 a.m for the “salubong” with outgoing President Benigno Aquino III.

The inauguration rites will start at 12 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.

Andanar said Dutere would administer the oath of his Cabinet members after his own oath-taking.

The incoming president will not have the traditional Vin d’Honneur, Andanar said. There will only be a “diplomatic reception” instead.

Andanar, however, could not confirm whether vice president-elect Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo would be invited at the event.

Andanar assured that Duterte would “hit the ground running” after his inauguration. RAM

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