MANILA, Philippines – Supporters of President-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and incoming Vice President Jejomar Binay have started flocking to the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila for their inauguration.
Big Band Grandstand
Security has been tight at the venue, with police personnel thoroughly checking on each person approaching the entrance gate. Cameras and cellphones are inspected carefully before being allowed inside the premises, reports said.
Event organizers said there will be no limit to the number of people who will be allowed inside the Quirino Grandstand.
According to the official schedule released by organizers, Aquino will leave his home on Times Street in Quezon City at 9:45 a.m. He and Binay are expected to be at the Malacañang Palace at 10:30 a.m.
By 10:40 a.m., Aquino and outgoing President Arroyo will be leaving the Palace together in a limousine to head to the Quirino Grandstand.
Aquino will be taking his oath of office as the Philippines’ 15th President at 12 p.m., after which he will deliver his inaugural address.
