Louise Araneta-Marcos - The 'Number one adviser'; Philippine First Lady to play key role in husband's government

This photo taken on May 25, 2022 shows Louise Araneta-Marcos (R), wife of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, chatting during the presidential proclamation at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila. The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, nicknamed "Liza", insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway. - AFP

MANILA, June 27, 2022 (AFP): The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.

The 62-year-old lawyer, nicknamed "Liza", shuns the public spotlight and rarely gives media interviews.