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Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
On June 30, 2022, a new chapter of Philippine history began at the inauguration of the republic's 17th leader, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. While much, if not all, had already been said of the peaceful transition — the return to traditional from Malacañang to the National Museum and back; the impassioned speech of hope, unity and forward-looking; the warm welcome of the diplomatic community; and an overall celebration that was solemn, simple and dignified — there remain moments only captured by the sharp and vigilant lenses of The Manila Times Photographers, which likewise deserve to be preserved in history.