First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the organizing team at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on November 12, 2026, for the dress rehearsal of the Opening Ceremony ahead of the arrival of leaders and delegates of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to her Facebook post published on November 13, 2026.
First Lady at PICC for ASEAN Opening Ceremony Rehearsal
In her Facebook post, the First Lady said she joined the team at the PICC for the dress rehearsal of the Opening Ceremony. "In just a few days, we will be welcoming our ASEAN family to the Philippines once again," she wrote in the post.
She 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." The post did not specify what those suggestions were or who received them.
Warmth and Cultural Identity at the Center of Hosting Vision
The First Lady outlined the tone she hoped the gathering would convey, 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 closed her post with a message directed at the incoming delegations: "See you very soon, ASEAN! Together, we move forward."
Photos Show Flags, Red Carpet, and Team Walkthroughs
Photos accompanying the Facebook post, credited to the Office of the First Lady, showed members of the organizing team walking along a red carpet at the venue's entrance. Additional images showed the flags of ASEAN member states displayed inside the hall, as well as groups of attendees gathered in a lounge area of the convention center.
The post did not identify the other individuals pictured, nor did it provide details on the program of the Opening Ceremony or the schedule of the broader ASEAN meetings.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of the Office of the First Lady