The inauguration and oath-taking of incoming Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte was moved to June 27, 2022 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) along with the incoming councilors and elected congressmen of Davao City.
His oath-taking was originally scheduled on June 22.
“For the convenience of everybody. It will be held during lunch maybe, but I am not sure yet. We are still finalizing the schedule,” he told the media.
Duterte said part of his executive agenda when he assumes office is to make the city government of Davao’s delivery of service will be basic. He said he will elaborate on this during his oath-taking.
“Everything will be basic in terms of the delivery of services of the city government to the people. That is a very broad statement but I can elaborate during my oath-taking or inauguration speech. Maybe you can review what will happen in the coming three years,” he said.
He did not comment also on what will happen to the contractual (contract of service employees) and the job orders as he is yet to see the situation.
“I am not yet in office so I cannot act on some questions until I’m in the office and I am yet to see the situation,” he said.
He added that his office and the office of the City Mayor have smooth communication in terms of transition.
“We are in the same party and I think most of the personnel from the previous administration will be staying to assist so they will be extending for a clear transition,” he said.
When asked about any tips that Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio has given to him as the new mayor of Davao City.
“Good luck lang gyud ang iyahang giingon, mao ra na akong matiman-an,” he said.
Meanwhile, the incoming mayor has confirmed his attendance at the inauguration of Duterte-Carpio as the 15th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines on June 19, 2022.
