Kris Aquino shares a moment with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a private lunch at Malacañang Palace.
MANILA — Television host and actress Kris Aquino visited Malacañang Palace on March 6 for a lunch at Bahay Pangulo hosted by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, marking Aquino’s first known visit to the Palace since 2016.
The lunch, described as a belated birthday gathering for Aquino, was organized by Filipino designer Michael Leyva, with the First Lady hosting the gathering at the presidential residence.
Photos shared online showed Aquino arriving with her sons, Josh and Bimby. During the visit, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also greeted Aquino.
Aquino has largely stayed out of the public spotlight in recent years while undergoing treatment for autoimmune illnesses, making the appearance notable among supporters and observers of Philippine public life.
The meeting also drew attention to an extended family connection between the Araneta and Cojuangco clans. According to the First Lady’s official biography, Araneta-Marcos’ maternal aunt, Rosario “Sari” Cacho, married Pedro Cojuangco — the elder brother of Kris’ mother, former president Corazon Aquino — linking the families by affinity rather than blood.
