By Insider Showbiz PH

In a surprising twist that no one saw coming, the sons of Kris Aquino — Bimby and Josh Aquino — were spotted meeting with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos during a private event held in Manila earlier this week. The unexpected encounter has set social media on fire, sparking questions, wild speculations, and even political theories about what really happened — and why.

A SURPRISE MEETING THAT SHOOK THE PUBLIC

Photos and video clips quickly circulated online showing Bimby, now a confident teenager, and his older brother Josh, attending a seemingly formal yet intimate gathering where First Lady Liza Marcos was present. The footage shows warm greetings, polite smiles, and what appeared to be a brief but civil conversation between the First Lady and the Aquino brothers.

For many, the scene was nothing short of shocking — especially considering the long-standing political rift between the Aquino and Marcos families.

Netizens React: “Is This Real Life?”

As the images went viral, netizens flooded the internet with mixed reactions:

“Anong meron? Bakit biglang may meeting with the First Lady?”

“Grabe! Is this a sign of reconciliation?”

“I can’t imagine Kris allowing this. May basbas ba ito from her?”

Others were more speculative, hinting that the meeting may have been part of a larger political narrative, especially with the Marcos administration being closely watched for any signs of softening towards former political rivals.

Where Was Kris?

The Queen of All Media, currently in the U.S. receiving medical treatment for her autoimmune conditions, has not released an official statement about the meeting. Her silence has only fueled the intrigue, with many asking:

Did Kris know about the meeting beforehand?

Was this orchestrated with her blessing—or against her wishes?

Sources close to the Aquino family claim that Bimby and Josh were invited in a personal capacity, and the interaction with the First Lady was “unplanned but respectful.”

A Symbolic Gesture or Political Foreshadowing?

The Aquino and Marcos families represent two of the most powerful and polarizing legacies in Philippine history. The sight of Kris Aquino’s sons engaging with a member of the Marcos family is being interpreted by some analysts as symbolic — possibly signaling a new era of civility among the country’s elite families.

Political commentators are also weighing in:

“This could be part of a slow, quiet rebranding of political relationships,” one analyst stated.
“The next generation is now taking the spotlight—and possibly rewriting the rules.”

Still No Official Word

As of now, neither Kris Aquino nor the Office of the First Lady has made a formal announcement. What remains clear, though, is that this brief encounter has reignited discussions about family, legacy, and the future of Philippine politics.

The Nation Watches

Will this meeting lead to further dialogue between two of the most iconic families in Philippine history? Or was it simply a random coincidence, blown out of proportion by the public eye?

Either way, the meeting of Bimby, Josh, and Liza Marcos is already being written into the ongoing political narrative of the Philippines — and everyone is watching what comes next.

Why did Kris Aquino’s sons Josh, Bimby visit First Lady Liza Marcos?

It’s a small world, and even bitter enemies in Philippine history books have familial ties that bind

They come from political families that have been immortalized as rivals in modern Philippine history, so not a few were surprised – or confused – when First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos posted photos of Kris Aquino’s children visiting her on Tuesday, July 9.

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But it’s a small world, and even bitter enemies in the country’s politics have familial ties that bind.

A quick history lesson: dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos and slain senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. were fratmates who later became political rivals. Ninoy became opposition leader under the Marcos dictatorial regime, and was later arrested on trumped-up charges. He was assassinated in 1983, but up to this day, speculations that the senior Marcos had a hand in the killing remain alive.

In 1986, Ninoy’s widow Cory Aquino became president, unseating the dictator Marcos after the bloodless EDSA uprising overthrew his government and forced his family into exile in the United States.

Kris Aquino, the “Queen of all Media” in Philippine entertainment, is Ninoy and Cory’s youngest daughter, making Josh and Bimby their grandchildren.

Liza Marcos is the wife of President Marcos Jr., who is, of course, the son and namesake of the late authoritarian.

So how are Liza and Kris’ children related?

Liza’s aunt Sari Cacho, who is the sister of Liza’s mother, married Pedro Cojuangco, who is Cory’s brother.

“What the reports did not say is that Liza is their aunt,” President Marcos Jr. pointed out in an ambush interview on Wednesday, July 10.

“So, they are related. Kaya’t hindi naman nakakapagtaka, kilalang-kilala niya ‘yung mga pamangkin niya (It’s not surprising that she knows her nephews) very well. They came at nagbiyahe sila, bumalik may dalang pasalubong (they traveled and went back bringing souvenirs),” he added.

The President also revealed that Liza’s nephews visited her regarding the travel arrangements of their mother, who has been in the US since 2022 to seek treatment for the autoimmune diseases that she has been enduring since 2018.

“Tumulong si First Lady at ‘yun lang. Sabi lang magpapasalamat sila (The First Lady helped, and they said they would like to say thank you). I think it was a very fine gesture on the part of the Aquino family. I think it sort of, I suppose put a little more personal, a human interaction between our families,” he said.

So are the two families in good terms now?

“Well, we’ve always been okay. We just don’t agree politically,” Marcos quipped.