Catherine S. Valente

6 days ago | manilatimes.net | Catherine S. Valente

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in the President's home province, Ilocos Norte. The first couple was in Suba Beach on Maundy Thursday where they highlighted the celebration with a "boodle fight," a Filipino dining tradition where the food is served on a long table and the people eat with their hands. Register to read this story and more for free.

6 days ago | manilatimes.net | Catherine S. Valente

MANILA, Philippines — Just like most Filipinos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos took some time off to be with their family during the Lenten break. The first couple spent Maundy Thursday with a "boodle" meal at Suba Beach in Ilocos Norte as they marked their 32nd wedding anniversary. A boodle meal is a popular Filipino tradition where families and friends get together and eat with their hands on food laid out on fresh banana leaves spread on a long table.

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Catherine S. Valente

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. professed his love for his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, as the couple marked their 32nd wedding anniversary on Thursday. The President penned his early wedding anniversary message for his wife in his social media accounts with a collage of photos showing the couple through different stages of their married life. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience.

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Catherine S. Valente

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suffered a double-digit decline in his approval and trust ratings, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey which also showed a notable rise in public support for Vice President Sara Duterte. In the survey conducted from March 23 to 29 among 2,400 respondents, Marcos' approval ratings saw a steep decline, dropping from 42 percent in February to just 25 percent in March, with 53 percent disapproving and 22 percent remaining neutral.

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Catherine S. Valente

CONTROLLING inflation remained the top concern of Filipinos, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday. Based on the survey conducted from March 23 to 29 among 2,400 respondents, 69 percent of Filipinos feel that the government should immediately address the spiraling prices of basic commodities. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options.