The Inaugural Ceremonies

The Inaugural Ceremonies on June 30, 2010 at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

It's a special non-working holiday so you all are advised to spend the day wisely and share in the glory of Philippine Democracy. We must be the change that we want to see in this world.

Schedule of events:

• 9:00 AM Dignitaries and Guests Begin Arriving at Quirino Grandstand.
• 09:45 AM Departure of President-elect Benigno S. Aquino III from his residence at Times Street, Quezon City, for Malacañan Palace.
• 10:00 AM Expected arrival of the Vice President-elect at the Quirino Grandstand
• 10:35 AM Arrival of the President-elect at Malacañan Palace.
• 10:40 AM Departure of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and President-elect Benigno S. Aquino III from Malacañan Palace.
• 10:45 AM Arrival of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and President-elect Benigno S. Aquino III at the Quirino Grandstand.
• 10:50 AM Honors for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
• 10:55 AM Departure of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. President-elect Aquino and Vice President Elect Binay to be accompanied to the ceremonial platform by the Inaugural Committee.
• 11:00 AM Start of the Inaugural Ceremonies Proper:

National Anthem, to be sung by Charice Pempengco and the Madrigal Singers, music by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ecumenical Invocation.

Inaugural Song, “Bagong Pilipinas,” music and lyrics by Ogie Alcasid and Noel Cabangon. To be performed by Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Jim Paredes, Gary Valenciano, Jed Madela, Mae Paner, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Kundirana and the Madrigal Singers, music by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.

• 11:35 AM Reading by the President of the Senate of the Proclamation by the Congress of the Philippines announcing the results of the elections in the Philippines.
• 11:45 AM Administration of the Oath of Office to the Honorable Jejomar C. Binay, Vice President-elect of the Philippines, by Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales.
• 12:00 Noon Administration of the Oath of Office to the Honorable Benigno S. Aquino III, President-elect of the Philippines, by Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales.

Inaugural Address by His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines.

Panata sa Pagbabago. This is the innovation in the 2010 inaugural ceremonies. It is meant to respond to the President’s inaugural address by volunteers and the public at large pledging their support and participation in the democratic governance of the nation.

Conclusion of the Inaugural Ceremonies: Recessional and departure of the President of the Philippines for Malacañan Palace.

• 01:15 PM Working Lunch in Kalayaan Hall. Ritual of the climbing of the stairs, Malacañan Palace.
• 02:30 PM Induction into office of the Cabinet and various officials by the President of the Philippines, Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace.
• 03:30 PM First Cabinet Meeting of the President of the Philippines, Aguinaldo State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace.
• 04:00 PM Street Program, Quezon Memorial Circle begins.
• 06:00 PM Inaugural Reception, Reception and Rizal Halls, Malacañan Palace.
• 07:30 PM Toast to the Foreign Delegations and the Diplmatic Corps by the President of the Philippines, brief remarks.
• 08:00 PM Personal time for the President.
• 09:00 PM Departure of the President of the Philippines from Malacañan Palace to attend the Inaugural Concert.
• 09:20 PM Inaugural Concert, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City.

Check out Manolo Quezon's blog for an interesting compilation of past inaugurals. Thanks to NoyPI Ako! for the photo.