SAN PEDRO, Laguna, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – We begin this news report with a disclaimer: THIS IS NOT A HOAX.

In one of perhaps the most awkward moments in Philippine political history, a pastor publicly prayed over Mayor Rodrigo Duterte asking the Almighty to bless the candidate so he will win the elections as the new president of the country.

It happened during a campaign rally attended by Duterte and his vice presidential running mate Senator Alan Cayetano.

But while the pastor prayed for Duterte, he also prayed for a vice presidential candidate to win the elections.  His name was not Alan Cayetano, but Bongbong Marcos.

Here is the video: