Personal Background of Irene Marcos, Sister of Pres. Bongbong Marcos
IRENE MARCOS – Here are some details regarding the personal background of the sister of President Bongbong Marcos.
Many of the members of the Marcos family are undeniably popular to the Filipino people as they have held various positions in the government. However, it is also not a secret to the public that the President has another sister who chose a quite private life.
Personal Background
Born on September 16, 1960, Irene Celestina Romualdez Marcos-Araneta is the third child of the late former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda Marcos. She is the younger sister of Pres. Bongbong Marcos and Senator Imee Marcos. She is known to the public as “the quiet one”. She is the only one among the Marcos siblings who does not hold public office.
Irene Marcos is married to Gregorio Maria Araneta III. One of the controversies that surround her despite her “more private” life are the alleged expensive events. These includes her wedding with Araneta which is said to have cost $10.3 million. She is also accused of having a luxurious birthday party in the presidential yacht BRP Ang Pangulo in September 1985.
Also, among the times that Irene gained media attention was when she was tagged in the Panama Papers leak and for igniting student protests following her campus event attendances.
Representative in Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Presidential sister Irene Marcos will represent her brother, Pres. Bongbong Marcos, to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. She will be accompanied by her husband, Gregorio Maria Araneta III. The British Monarch’s state funeral is set today, Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the United Kingdom’s time.
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