ALTHOUGH Congress has yet to begin the official canvassing of votes for president and vice president on May 24, the unofficial count has shown clearly that Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. will be the country's 17th president with an overwhelming lead of more than 16 million votes over his closest rival, outgoing Vice President Maria Leonor 'Leni' Robredo.

Two days after the election, Marcos Jr. already named his vice presidential running mate, outgoing Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, as the first member of his prospective Cabinet. Duterte-Carpio is way ahead with more than 22 million votes over her closest rival in the vice presidential race.