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Kris Aquino and sons reunite with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for an advance birthday celebration

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Kris Aquino and her sons Josh and Bimby shared a heartwarming reunion with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos as they joined her for an early birthday celebration. </p><p>The Queen of All Media, together with her two sons, visited the First Lady ahead of her birthday on August 21 and brought three cakes for the occasion. </p><p>“Thank you Kris, Josh &amp; Bimby for the lovely advanced birthday cakes! 🎂 🍰🥹💕Such a thoughtful surprise that truly warmed my heart. Feeling very blessed. ❤️✨,” Liza wrote in a Facebook post on August 9. </p><p>The First Lady shared a photo from their reunion, where Josh could be seen embracing her from behind while Kris and Bimby stood beside them. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Ffl.lizamarcos%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0gegwXGEUrUYWagAXCiZ2484AESYDdKcxdtXVp9MkAYKhWtMwRGLEEnYPQQ7jaUqml&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The latest gathering marks another public interaction between the Aquino and Marcos families, whose names have long been associated as opposing political sides in Philippine history. </p><p>Despite the political history surrounding their families, Kris and Liza share a familial connection.<br/><br/>The First Lady&#x27;s aunt, Rosario Cacho, was married to Pedro Cojuangco, the eldest brother of Kris&#x27;s mother, the late President Corazon &quot;Cory&quot; C. Aquino.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/8/7/kris-aquino-is-back-the-queen-of-all-media-joins-netflix-ph-as-the-new-c-h-i-k-a-1302"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino is back: The Queen of All Media joins Netflix PH as the new &#x27;C.H.I.K.A&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In March, Kris had a belated 55th birthday lunch with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza at Malacañang Palace. The gathering, held at Bahay Pangulo, was organized by fashion designer Michael Leyva, a close friend of both Kris and the First Lady. </p><p>The two women also previously spent time together in 2025 during a birthday celebration for the fashion designer.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/25/kris-aquino-first-lady-liza-araneta-marcos-meet-at-michael-leyva-s-birthday-lunch-1958"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos meet at Michael Leyva’s birthday lunch</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In July 2024, Josh and Bimby visited the First Lady and even brought her gifts from an overseas trip.  </p><p>The latest reunion also comes as Kris continues her gradual return to the public eye following several years away from the spotlight. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/8/7/more-kris-aquino-c-h-i-k-a-episodes-from-netflix-ph-coming-this-august-2046"><strong>READ: More Kris Aquino &#x27;C.H.I.K.A&#x27; episodes from Netflix PH coming this August</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Just this August, the Queen of All Media made her much-awaited on-screen comeback through Netflix Philippines, where she took on the playful role of C.H.I.K.A. or Chief Head of Insights and Kontent Analysis for a three-part promotional campaign. </p><p>Her return has since sparked excitement among fans, who continue to celebrate seeing more of Kris and her signature personality in public appearances and new projects.</p>

<p>Kris Aquino, together with sons Josh and Bimby, reunited with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for a celebration, ahead of her August 21 birthday. </p>

Kris Aquino, together with sons Josh and Bimby, reunited with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for a celebration, ahead of her August 21 birthday.