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(The photo that went viral overnight on Friday, July 1, 2022)
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For those who were not able to attend or watch the inauguration of Marcos Jr., the viral moment happened after the new president took his oath of office and his wife appeared to be holding back tears.
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Marcos Jr. took his oath as the 17th president of the Republic of the Philippines at the National Museum of Fine Arts before a crowd of politicians, foreign dignitaries, supporters, and journalists.
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During the inauguration proper, the new first lady was wiping tears while her husband was signing the oath before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and the Marcos children.
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After signing the document, Marcos Jr. stood beside his family and received hugs from his children while Gesmundo signed the oath too. It was during this time that Liza whispered something to Marcos Jr. that led the new president to bring out a handkerchief for her to wipe her tears with.
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Apparently teased by the crowd for the moment, Liza stuck her tongue out, moved to the side, and turned her back to the crowd as she wiped more tears.
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The story behind that viral photo of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos