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MMDA bashed for music video on Liza’s birthday

Ghio Ong, Alexis Romero - The Philippine Star
MMDA bashed for music video on Liza’s birthday
'Number one adviser': Philippine First Lady to play key role This photo taken on May 25, 2022 shows Louise Araneta-Marcos (R), wife of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, chatting during the presidential proclamation at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila. The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, nicknamed "Liza", insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is facing backlash on social media after posting a music video celebrating First Lady Liza Marcos’ 65th birthday.

“Seasons of LAM,” a nearly three-minute music video, was posted on the MMDA’s social media accounts.

Its lyrics are derivative of the song “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway musical Rent.

Acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the agency did not produce the music video.

“We just saw it on (YouTube) and reposted it with our greetings. So no cost to MMDA,” Artes said. “As to who created the music video, we don’t know.”

Social media users urged the MMDA to attend to more pressing matters, such as the traffic congestion in Metro Manila.

President Marcos said Liza had a "very quiet" birthday celebration in Baguio City on Wednesday.

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