Philippine Palace Defends Marcos After Birthday Singing Controversy
The Philippine presidential palace has defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he sang at his wife’s birthday celebration, which drew public criticism amid severe nationwide flooding. Officials maintained that the private event did not detract from the government’s disaster response efforts.
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Palace backs Marcos over singing at wife’s birthday amid floods
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over a viral video showing him singing during a post-birthday celebration for First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at their home in Makati City, while several parts of Luzon were flooded by heavy rains. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos has been closely monitoring the
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President Marcos has drawn flak over online videos showing him singing during the birthday celebration of First Lady Liza Marcos while some areas were inundated by floods caused by the southwest monsoon.
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