Rodrigo Roa Duterte takes his oath as the 16th President of the Philippines

Written by M.R. Faith on June 30, 2016

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(Eagle News) — Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, June 30, at exactly 12 noon, took his oath as the 16th President of the Philippines in Malacañang Palace.

He took his oath before Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes. His youngest daughter held the Bible used during the oath-taking.

Also present were other members of his family.

At exactly 12:01 p.m., after he took his oath, President Duterte signs his oath of office.

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President Rodrigo Duterte during his oath-taking as the 16th Philippine president in Malacanang (screengrab Eagle News Service) — President Rodrigo Duterte during his oath-taking as the 16th Philippine President in Malacanang (screengrab Eagle News Service)

President Duterte signs his oath of office immediately after taking his oath in Malacanang on June 30, 2016. (screengrab Eagle News Service)

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