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)
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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.
