Newly-elected senators take oath in the opening of 20th Congress

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The newly-elected senators take their oaths as the Upper Chamber formally opens its First Regular Session of the 20th Congress, on Monday, July 28. (Video courtesy of Senate of the Philippines)  Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00We shall now proceed with the formal out-taking of the newly elected Senators.

00:04May we request the aforementioned newly elected Senators to kindly rise in order that you may take your oath from your respective seats.

00:26Please raise your hand and repeat after me.

00:30I, please state your name.

00:34Having been elected to the position of Senator, do hereby solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge to the best of my ability the duties of my present position and of all others I may hereafter hold.

00:58Under the Republic of the Philippines.

01:03Under the Republic of the Philippines.

01:05That I will support and defend the Constitution of the Philippines.

01:09That I will obey the laws, legal orders, and decrees promulgated by the duly constituted authorities.

01:20And maintain true faith and allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.

01:30And that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily.

01:35Without mental reservation or purpose of evasion.

01:45So help me God.

01:47Congratulations.

01:47You.

01:48Thank you very much.

01:49Congratulations.

01:54You

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