First Lady Liza Marcos never detained in US, Palace clarifies

Marie Louise “Liza” Marcos. | PHOTO: Official Facebook page of Liza Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was never detained during her recent trip to the United States (US), a Palace official said on Thursday.

The first lady was in the US from March 5 to 8 to attend the Meeting of the Minds and the Manila International Film Festival.

In a Viber message to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said, “There is no truth that FL was held by any law enforcers while in LA or and in any other place.”

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Castro added that Araneta-Marcos arrived back in Manila around 5 a.m. on Monday, March 10.

“FL arrived in Manila at around 5 am. At 5:58 am, she was already on her way to her place from the airport,” she said.