Isko Moreno declares June 30 non-working holiday for Marcos inauguration
MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno declared June 30, Thursday, a special non-working holiday in the capital for the former's inauguration.
Under Executive Order No. 53 signed by Moreno, the mayor said that the declaration was made in line with the inauguration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"To ensure the safety, security, and protection of participants to this momentous event, the City Government of Manila [...] has to close various thoroughfare in and around the perimeter of the inaugural venue, which will undeniably affect the flow of traffic of both motorists and the riding public," the order reads.
"It is but fitting and proper that all citizens of the country, in general and residents of the City of Manila, in particular, be given full opportunity to witness and welcome this significant event in the life of the nation."
Moreno ordered the Manila Police District and all law enforcement officers to "strictly adopt and implement security measures" on the said date. The Philippine National Police has said it would deploy 150,000 cops to secure the event, while the Philippine Coast Guard added it would also be deploying its assets on that day.
Marcos Jr's inauguration is slated to be held on June 30 at the National Museum of the Philippines.
Isko Moreno's history with the president-elect
To recall, Moreno lost to Marcos in the May 9 polls and was eventually among the first candidates to concede defeat to Marcos after a 90-day campaign in which Moreno took aim at the Marcos family for its unpaid P203-billion estate tax.
After losing to Marcos in his own bailiwick, 356,167 (40.9%) to 295,342 (33.9%), Moreno sang a different tune when he announced his concession, urging his supporters to "give the new leadership a chance to let the country have peace."
"The next administration won't be successful if the resentment and bad blood continue... We need to unite and stand behind the next chosen one by the people...Let's recognize each Filipino's right to choose a leader. Let's support the government and follow it's laws and programs because this is our country," he said then as he urged his supporters not to get involved in any disorder.
"The Filipino won. Let's thank God [that] we have shown the world that democracy in our country remains," he also said. "Let us respect the vote of our fellow people – poor, middle class, rich – they have one vote. Our vote is their vote, it's equal."
Days after the elections, Moreno also issued a memorandum urging barangay captains and police commanders in the capital city to "strictly enforce" a Marcos-era law prohibiting public assembly without a permit amid protests over the conduct of the elections.
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