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FL Liza won't join Marcos on US trip, says Palace
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will not accompany President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed the First Lady's absence but did not provide specific reasons.
President Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump, making him the first ASEAN head of state invited to the White House during Trump's second term.
The President will travel with a selected delegation, including members of the country's economic team.
Discussions during the President's visit are expected to cover national security, the West Philippine Sea, US tariffs on Philippine goods, a proposed free trade agreement with the U.S., and strengthening bilateral relations.
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