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Supporters show up early in Manila for Marcos inauguration
Clad mostly in red, supporters of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. trooped early to the Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila on Thursday morning to await his inauguration.
LOOK: Mga Marcos loyalist, maagang nagpunta sa National Museum of Fine Arts para sa inagurasyon ni President-elect Bongbong Marcos. | via @luisitosantos03 pic.twitter.com/9hpN43TyDr
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 29, 2022
Authorities earlier said the golf course, which is in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts on Padre Burgos Avenue, will be allotted for Marcos supporters. The area can hold around 25,000 to 30,000 people.
The public was allowed to enter Victoria and General Luna streets, which are on both sides of the golf course, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Authorities checked supporters' belongings and confiscated prohibited items.
LOOK: Police confiscated prohibited items from Marcos’ inauguration spectators upon entrance to Intramuros golf course. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/wOsa4pFAfl
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) June 30, 2022
One supporter said she is hoping Marcos will fulfill his promise of bringing the price of rice down to P20 per kilo.
WATCH: Mensahe ng mga supporter ni President-elect Bongbong Marcos sa kanyang inagurasyon ngayong araw. | via @luisitosantos03 pic.twitter.com/DZ4Cj02Xnk
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 29, 2022
She said she designed her dress. According to her, the design was inspired by the campaign theme of Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. It took a month to finish. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/8eI9VnBDJe
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) June 30, 2022
Some supporters even brought their pets.
Nano, a dog dressed with BBM shirt, catches attention of some spectators at the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the National Museum. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/GsLXtWNLhT
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) June 30, 2022
A tent was set up to provide first aid for those who may need them. As of past 9 a.m., five supporters were brought to the tent as they experienced dizziness and high blood pressure.
So far, at least five Marcos’ inauguration spectators sought medical help while waiting for the incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong”Marcos Jr.’s oath-taking at the National Museum after experiencing dizziness and high-blood pressure, according to DOH personnel. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/bS5UZgXHOa
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) June 30, 2022
Meanwhile, the venue for the oath-taking, the National Museum, has been made ready.
The stage has been set and chairs were already in place early Thursday.
Scenes at the National Museum this morning as President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to take oath as the 17th President of the Philippines. @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking pic.twitter.com/jOmFIGfnT6
— ????Anna Felicia (@annafelicia_) June 29, 2022
Security is tight at the venue, according to Isa Umali of Super Radyo dzBB.
Mas mahigpit na seguridad, ipinatutupad sa National Museum of Fine Arts. #AngInagurasyon via @Isa_Umali pic.twitter.com/dVPo4Xi38D
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 30, 2022
Marcos is expected to arrive at the National Museum past 10 a.m. after he has met with President Rodrigo Duterte at Malacañang.
The inauguration ceremony, which Marcos' camp said will be simple and traditional, will also feature a civic-military parade.
Meanwhile, militant groups said they will hold a protest action at Plaza Miranda at 10 a.m.
Bayan Secretary General Renato Reyes says they will hold their program in Plaza Miranda at 10 a.m.
— Melmatthewww (@melmatthewww) June 30, 2022
Reyes: 10 a.m. sa plaza miranda na ang venue para matiyak na payapa ang pagdaos ng programa @gmanews
Police said Marcos supporters will use Liwasang Bonifacio for their rally.
Look: Supporters of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gather at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila to express support to his inauguration. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/cNAODsaLhp
— Joviland Rita (@jovilandxrita) June 29, 2022
—KG, GMA News
