MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday defended first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ engagements last week, even as the country grappled with the aftermath of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi). Netizens criticized the first lady’s activities, documented on her social media, as poorly timed and insensitive. While she attended high-society events, many Filipinos were left homeless as floods submerged their communities at the typhoon’s peak. On Nov. 6, the first lady led the book launch of the latest edition of the “Philippine First Ladies’ Portraits” at the Goldenberg Mansion within the Malacañang complex in Manila. Earlier that day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]... Keep on reading: Palace: Liza Marcos’ events didn’t hinder aid to typhoon victims