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Marcos criticized for birthday party amid Philippines floods

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced public criticism for holding a private birthday party for his wife amidst severe flooding and ongoing corruption allegations. The backlash intensified after a video surfaced showing Marcos serenading his wife, Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, at the event attended by family, friends, and political allies. Critics perceived the celebration as insensitive given the ongoing natural disaster and public discontent over disaster relief and flood-control projects. AI

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Marcos criticized for birthday party amid Philippines floods

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    In flood-hit Philippines, ‘out of touch’ Marcos slammed for private birthday serenade

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s birthday serenade for his wife might have been a private gesture, but as floodwaters overwhelmed much of Luzon – the country’s largest and most populous island and home to the capital Manila – a viral clip of him singing became a public…

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