PeopleAsia at Malacañang tree-lighting ceremony

Photos and text by JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted a reception after the lighting of the giant Christmas tree on Malacañang’s grounds over the weekend. The tree-lighting ceremony was followed by a fireworks show over the Pasig River, behind Malacañang.

Malacañang lights up its giant Christmas tree on the Palace grounds.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes guests to the Palace.
The president with PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez (right), Michelle Tiangco and Star associate editor Millet Mananquil.
First Lady Liza Marcos with former First Lady Dr. Loi Ejercito.
Presidential son Vincent Marcos and Michelle Tiangco.
Budget Secretary Mina Pangandaman, Finance Secretary Ben Diokno, MVP group’s Atty. Mike Toledo, NEDA director general Arsenio Balisacan and Joanne Rae Ramirez.
Emmeline Villar, Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Sen. Mark Villar and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar.
Joanne Rae Ramirez with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
Ramirez with JG Summit president Lance Gokongwei.
The fireworks show that followed the tree lighting ceremony.