MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III is all set to leave his office in Malacañang on Thursday, June 30, the day of the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, a Palace official said.
Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., said that President Aquino will no longer deliver a departure speech.
Instead, Aquino will have a one-on-one meeting with President-elect Duterte before the inauguration ceremony and will be given departure honors at the Palace grounds.
According to Coloma, after the troop inspection, Aquino will then proceed to his car and will go straight to his residential home in Times Street in Quezon City.