First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos has ruled out running for president, saying she has no plans to seek the country’s highest office and is instead looking forward to leaving the demands of Malacañang after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term ends.
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos has dismissed the possibility of running for president, saying she has no intention of taking over the country’s highest office and would rather look forward to life after her husband’s term in Malacañang.
The First Lady made the remarks during a lighthearted exchange with veteran business journalist Tony Lopez at a Rotary Club of Manila meeting. When Lopez asked whether she wanted to become president, she reportedly responded, “Are you crazy?” according to his November 7 column in The Philippine Star.
Araneta Marcos then joked about how their relationship might change if she became the country’s commander-in-chief while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed the role of First Gentleman.
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“Just think about it. If I were president, by virtue of the law, I would be the commander-in-chief. That means my husband would salute me. Then I’d salute him back. We would both laugh, and that would be the end of the solemn ceremony,” she said.
She also imagined the unusual protocol at official functions if the roles were reversed, suggesting that the situation could create awkward moments for the couple.
“When we enter a room, they’d say, ‘Now announcing the arrival of President Liza Marcos and the First Gentleman.’ I mean, that would be the end of our marriage, right? You cannot emasculate your spouse. No, I don’t think so,” she added.
Beyond the jokes, the First Lady made clear that she has no plans to pursue the presidency. Instead, she said she is looking forward to the time when her family can leave the demands of Malacañang behind.
She pointed to her husband’s demanding presidential schedule, which she described as “brutal,” as one reason she has no desire to take on a similar responsibility.
“And, you know, with only 609 days to go, I won’t have to wear a terno or put on makeup and hairspray. My hair will be so happy. So, the answer is no,” she said.
Her comments offered a glimpse of her humorous take on the possibility of becoming president while underscoring her preference for a quieter life after the current administration’s term. For now, Araneta Marcos has made her position clear: she is not seeking the presidency and is looking forward to the day she can step away from the demands of official life.
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