First Family Christmas shoot: ‘Few laughs, lots of love’
The first family remains in a festive mood for the holidays, amid a politically turbulent year and its controversies hounding some of its members.
President Marcos was joined by first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their three sons, Sandro, Simon and Vinny, for their annual Christmas photo shoot in Malacañang.
“Christmas family shoot with the people I trust most—a few laughs and a lot of love,” the first lady posted on social media on Sunday.
President Marcos said earlier he had two Christmas wishes for this year: for Congress to pass a favorable 2026 national budget and more time with his family.
He looked back to less busier days when he and his family were still in Ilocos Norte province.
“My children at that time still had no jobs. We lived very simple lives back then. I miss that,” the President said.
“I am not saying I’m not happy to be here. I’m happy to be here because you are given again the privilege to help, to do something, to help people’s lives. That’s the biggest privilege that anyone can give you. If you’re in public service, that’s the most—that’s golden,” he added.
