MALACAÑANG issued Proclamation No. 2085 on Thursday declaring June 30, 2010 a special non-working holiday to enable Filipinos to witness the inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Benigno Aquino III.
The oath taking and inaugural address of Aquino, the 15th Philippine president, will be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park (formerly Luneta) in Manila is expected to be simple, but star-studded. A celebration later on in the day will be held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.
Aquino is slated to fetch Arroyo from Malacañang. When they arrive at the Quirino Grandstand, Arroyo will be given arrival honors.
The 2 presidents will shake hands and then Arroyo will make her exit.
According to inaugural spokesperson Manolo Quezon, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and House Speaker Prospero Nograles will read the proclamation.
Vice President-elect Jejomar “Jojo” Binay will then take his oath, followed by Aquino.
A 21-gun salute to the new commander-in-chief will follow and then he will deliver his inaugural address. (PIA-Bohol)
