<P> In the past, elections were held in November and the President's inauguration was held on December 30 (Rizal Day). This ensured that when the inauguration was usually held at Quirino Grandstand, the new President could see the Rizal Monument on the anniversary of his death . Ferdinand Marcos transferred the dates of both the elections and the inauguration to May and June, respectively, and it remains so to this day . </P> <P> The dress code at the modern inaugural ceremony is traditional, formal Filipino clothing, which is otherwise loosely termed Filipiniana . Ladies must wear terno, baro 't saya (the formal wear of other indigenous groups is permissible), while men don the Barong Tagalog . Non-Filipinos at the ceremony may wear their respective versions of formal dress, but foreign diplomats have often been seen donning Filipiniana as a mark of cultural respect . </P> <P> The Constitution provides the following oath or affirmation for the President and Vice President - elect which must be taken before they enter into office: </P> <P> "I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President (or Vice-President or Acting President) of the Philippines . Preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation . So help me God ." (In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted .) </P>

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