IMELDA MARCOS

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos took to Facebook to share heartfelt tributes for former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, who is celebrating her 96th birthday today.

President Marcos Jr. shared a personal message on his Facebook page, stating:

Dear Mum,

Happy 96th birthday!

Your strength, grace and unwavering love continues to guide and inspire us every day.

We are so grateful for you — now more than ever.

With all my love,

Bongbong

First Lady Liza Marcos also posted a warm greeting on her Facebook account:

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟵𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘆!

Your strength and elegance have touched so many lives — especially ours.

Thank you for the love and the quiet courage you continue to share with all of us.

Wishing you endless joy and good health. 💐❤️

The birthday celebration comes months after the former First Lady was hospitalized in March 2024 due to slight pneumonia, from which she has since recovered.