MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are celebrating a remarkable milestone today, Wednesday (17 April 2024), as they commemorate their 31st wedding anniversary.

The First Couple, known for their enduring bond, took to social media to express their heartfelt wishes to each other on this special occasion.

In a touching gesture, President Marcos shared a collage of cherished moments on his Instagram account, accompanied by a heartfelt “Happy Anniversary” message dedicated to the First Lady.

“Thank you for a wonderful 31 years of marriage,” expressed the President in the caption of his post, encapsulating their journey together.

Not to be outdone in expressing love and gratitude, the First Lady also shared a collage of their shared memories captured in April 1993, April 2018, and April 2024, offering a glimpse into their journey over the years.

Their union, which began in Italy on April 17, 1993, blossomed from a chance encounter in New York in 1986, where the President met the First Lady, then a distinguished lawyer.

Together, they have been blessed with three sons: Senior House Deputy Majority Leader Sandro, Joseph Simon, and William Vincent.

(By el Amigo/MNM)

FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos got emotional after she and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited overseas Filipino workers at the Lucky Plaza Mall in Singapore.

The Filipino community warmly welcomed the President and the First Lady during their surprise visit at the mall, in which the OFWs usually gather on Sundays.

“Nakakataba ng puso na makasama ang ating mga kababayan sa Singapore!” Araneta-Marcos said in an Instagram post.

The OFWs expressed their delightness upon seeing the chief executive, and felt honored that the President made time to visit them.

“Happy po kami, happy po kami dahil nakita po namin ang presidente namin nang personal,” an OFW said.

The Filipino community also expressed their continued support for the Marcos administration.

“Sana magtuloy-tuloy pa ang pagbabago ng Pilipinas. We’re happy for the changes in the Philippines,” another OFW said.

“Good luck and ingat palagi ang we’re hoping that our country be very successful country that we have,” another OFW said.

“Mahal na mahal ko po si BBM. I love you so much.”

The President also met with representatives of India’s GMR during his visit to Singapore, and they expressed an interest in funding airports, highways, and energy projects in the Philippines.