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MANILA - Malacanang on Wednesday extended congratulations to president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice president-elect Inday Sara Duterte following their proclamation based on the canvassing of votes by contingents from Congress sitting as the National Board of Canvassers. "We congratulate Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Ms. Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio on their electoral victory and for their proclamation as President-elect of the Philippines and Vice President-elect of the Philippines, respectively," said acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar in a press statement. Andanar said the Congress' proclamation ceremony underscores "a showcase and beacon of democracy in this part of the world. He reiterated his call for the public to support the newly proclaimed leaders. "As both leaders are about to embark on the responsibilities and challenges of their respective offices, we reiterate our call for o