Sara Duterte sworn in as Philippines' vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines, two days before the May 9 election. (Photo: CNN)

Hanoi (VNA) - Sara Duterte-Carpio, thedaughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has been sworn in asthe country’s 15th vice president.

Addressing the inauguration that took place on June19 in Duterte’s hometown of Davao, Sara said “the voice of 32.2 millionFilipinos was loud and clear – with the message to serve our motherland,” referringto the votes she got, to applause from thousands of supporters.

The 44-year-old politician will step down as mayorof Davao to take up the position of vice president of the Philippines from June30./.

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