MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos threw a birthday party yesterday for his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, at Malacañang.
Imelda turned 95 on Tuesday.
Photos of the celebration were posted on Facebook yesterday by the President and First Lady Liza Marcos.
“Happy Birthday, Mom! We all love you dearly and are so grateful for every moment with you,” the President said.
Among the attendees were the President’s sisters, Sen. Imee Marcos, Irene Marcos Araneta and Aimee Marcos and cousin Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez. Imelda’s grandchildren were also present.
The Presidential Communications Office earlier said the Marcoses would mark the occasion with “a quiet celebration with family and friends.”
The President has hosted birthday celebrations for his mother at Malacañang since he assumed office in 2022.
Palace officials have maintained that no public funds are used for family parties inside the Palace.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the President thanked his mother “for teaching me and your grandchildren to be gracious, kind and compassionate.”
Imelda is out on bail after being convicted of seven counts of graft.