Last minute preparations for inaugurations underway

A few hours before the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, an early morning dry run was scheduled, according to GMA's Mariz Umali on “Unang Balita.”

She said the activity will be by 7 a.m. at the New Executive Building at the Malacañang Palace.

After the Turkey airport bombing, Umali reported that a full alert level is in place as members of the Diplomatic Corps and other guests are expected to attend Duterte's inauguration.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr. said he already briefed Duterte on Wednesday night on the details of the ceremony.

“Sinabi ko sa kanya ano mangyayari from beginning to end, very receptive siya,” he was quoted as saying.

At the Quezon City Reception House, the site of Vice President-elect Leni Robredo's inauguration, GMA's Ivan Mayrina reported that the atmosphere was festive.

Stage is set at the QC Reception House for the inauguration of VP-elect Leni Robredo this morning. pic.twitter.com/TpKkTX63wz

— R-A. Dioquino (@AicaDioquino) June 29, 2016

He said the Payatas Children's choir, who will sing the National Anthem, arrived early Thursday morning.

Mariana Barangay Chairman Regina Celeste San Miguel in Quezon City said they are ready for the day's activities.

Robredo will be sworn into office by San Miguel, together with Barangay Chairman Rolando Coner of Punta Warawal of Camarines Sur.

“Tunay siya sa sinabi niya, ang kinuha niya ang nasa laylayan. I am very happy kami ni Kapitan Coner na kami ang mag-administer ng oath today,” San Miguel said. — BAP, GMA News