First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos attended the dress rehearsal for the ASEAN Opening Ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on November 12, 2026, according to her Facebook post.
First Lady Joins Opening Ceremony Dress Rehearsal
According to the First Lady's Facebook post published on November 13, 2026, she joined the team at the PICC for the Opening Ceremony dress rehearsal. "In just a few days, we will be welcoming our ASEAN family to the Philippines once again," she wrote in the post.
The First Lady said she said it was lovely to see "everything coming together" and that she shared "a few ideas to make our guests feel more comfy," according to the same Facebook post. The post did not specify the nature of those suggestions or identify who received them.
Hosting Vision Centered on Filipino Warmth and Creativity
In her post, Araneta-Marcos expressed the tone she hoped the occasion would reflect, writing: "More than anything, I hope our guests leave with a real feel for the Philippines — our warmth, our creativity and the heart we put into welcoming people."
She directed a closing message at the incoming ASEAN delegations: "See you very soon, ASEAN! Together, we move forward."
Photos Capture Red Carpet, ASEAN Flags, and Team Walkthroughs
Images accompanying the Facebook post, credited by the Office of the First Lady, showed members of the organizing team walking along a red carpet at the convention center's entrance. Other photos, also credited to the Office of the First Lady, depicted the flags of ASEAN member states on display inside the hall, along with groups of attendees gathered in a lounge area of the venue.
The post did not name the other individuals pictured, nor did it provide details on the Opening Ceremony program or the broader schedule of ASEAN meetings.
Source: Facebook post of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos; photos: Office of the First Lady