EXCITEMENT is in the air what with the end of term of BSA3 and the start of a new administration from the mayor of Davao City, the first Mindanaon to reach Malacañang. The 16th President is the first to reach the highest position from city mayor. It is also the first time that a woman from Naga, with just three years in public office, would reach the vice presidency. The 14th Vice President is the second woman to occupy the position.

Though both victors come from separate parties, there will be no joint oath taking. This does not augur well since inaugurals are steeped with traditions and symbols covering institutions, democracy, transitions, leaders and the source of power, the people.

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