President Marcos, First Lady Liza celebrate Imelda Marcos’ 96th birthday

• President Bongbong Marcos greeted his mother, Imelda Marcos, on her 96th birthday with a heartfelt message and a photo collage
• “Your strength, grace and unwavering love continues to guide and inspire us every day. We are so grateful for you --- now more than ever,” the President wrote
• First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos also shared a tribute, calling Imelda’s strength and elegance an inspiration to their family
• Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines, remains a central figure in the Marcos family’s legacy and political life

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took to social media on Wednesday to honor his mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, on her 96th birthday.

In a heartfelt post, the President shared a collage of photos capturing moments with his mother through the years.

Alongside the images, he expressed his deep admiration and gratitude for her enduring presence in their lives.

“Your strength, grace and unwavering love continues to guide and inspire us every day. We are so grateful for you --- now more than ever,” Bongbong wrote in the caption.

Also marking the occasion was First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, who shared her own tribute on social media. In a separate message, she thanked Imelda for her lasting influence and presence in their family’s life.

"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."

Imelda Marcos served as First Lady from 1965 to 1986 during the presidency of her late husband, Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Despite the controversies surrounding her political life, her family continues to highlight her role as a mother and matriarch.

The Marcos clan has remained prominent in Philippine politics, with Bongbong Marcos currently serving as the country’s 17th president.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: "hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh