Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr's swearing in - in pictures


  • Philippines' President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr, centre, is joined by his mother and former first lady Imelda at his inauguration ceremony in Manila. Getty
    Philippines' President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr, centre, is joined by his mother and former first lady Imelda at his inauguration ceremony in Manila. Getty
  • The ceremony took place at the National Museum in Manila. Reuters
    The ceremony took place at the National Museum in Manila. Reuters
  • Sara Duterte, the Philippines' new Vice President and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, with Mr Marcos Jr in Manila. Reuters
    Sara Duterte, the Philippines' new Vice President and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, with Mr Marcos Jr in Manila. Reuters
  • Mr Marcos Jr is the son of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Getty
    Mr Marcos Jr is the son of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Getty
  • Mr Marcos Jr is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. AP
    Mr Marcos Jr is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. AP
  • An activist prepares to protest against the inauguration ceremony in Manila. AP
    An activist prepares to protest against the inauguration ceremony in Manila. AP
  • Supporters of the new president gather in the capital. AP
    Supporters of the new president gather in the capital. AP
  • The inauguration ceremony sparked a demonstration in the city. AP
    The inauguration ceremony sparked a demonstration in the city. AP
  • Supporters watch Mr Marcos Jr and Mr Duterte on a giant screen during the ceremony. AP
    Supporters watch Mr Marcos Jr and Mr Duterte on a giant screen during the ceremony. AP
  • The new Philippines leader arrives at the museum. AP
    The new Philippines leader arrives at the museum. AP
  • Mr Marcos Jr, with his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos and son Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, takes the oath as the next Philippine president in Manila. Getty
    Mr Marcos Jr, with his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos and son Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, takes the oath as the next Philippine president in Manila. Getty
  • Ferdinand 'BongBong' Marcos, the Philippines' president, during the swearing-in ceremony at the Old Legislative Building in Manila. Bloomberg
    Ferdinand 'BongBong' Marcos, the Philippines' president, during the swearing-in ceremony at the Old Legislative Building in Manila. Bloomberg
  • Ferdinand Marcos with his wife and son at the ceremony. Bloomberg
    Ferdinand Marcos with his wife and son at the ceremony. Bloomberg
  • Departing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, second from left, shakes hands with incoming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the inauguration ceremony for Mr Marcos in Manila. AFP
    Departing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, second from left, shakes hands with incoming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the inauguration ceremony for Mr Marcos in Manila. AFP
  • Departing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, centre left, is escorted as he reviews an honour guard, as incoming President Ferdinand Marcos J looks on, during the inauguration ceremony for Mr Marcos Jr, in Manila. AFP
    Departing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, centre left, is escorted as he reviews an honour guard, as incoming President Ferdinand Marcos J looks on, during the inauguration ceremony for Mr Marcos Jr, in Manila. AFP
  • The leaders salute during the inauguration ceremony. AFP
    The leaders salute during the inauguration ceremony. AFP
  • People attend the swearing-in ceremony. Bloomberg
    People attend the swearing-in ceremony. Bloomberg
  • A promotional video for Mr Marcos Jr is displayed on a screen at the Old Legislative Building, in Manila. Bloomberg
    A promotional video for Mr Marcos Jr is displayed on a screen at the Old Legislative Building, in Manila. Bloomberg
  • Supporters attend the inauguration. Mr Marcos Jr was sworn in as president amid protests over his namesake father's rule. Bloomberg
    Supporters attend the inauguration. Mr Marcos Jr was sworn in as president amid protests over his namesake father's rule. Bloomberg
  • A supporter holds the national flag. Mr Marcos Jr received more than 31 million votes and incoming vice president Sara Duterte more than 32 million of the more than 55 million votes cast in the May 9 election. AP
    A supporter holds the national flag. Mr Marcos Jr received more than 31 million votes and incoming vice president Sara Duterte more than 32 million of the more than 55 million votes cast in the May 9 election. AP