October 25, 2025 | 11:36am
MANILA, Philippines — Queen of All Media Kris Aquino was out in public to celebrate the birthday of her friend, celebrated designer Michael Leyva.
Photos by host-actor Justin Dizon and makeup artist Patrick Rosas show Aquino looking healthy while at Leyva’s birthday lunch.
Aquino has been in isolation as she continues to suffer from multiple autoimmune diseases. Her most recent health update was a doctor lives with her now and is currently on the look for a physical therapist, two male nurses, two male night duty caregivers and a chef.
Seated beside Aquino at Leyva’s birthday lunch was First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, another friend of the designer.
The two women are related through the First Lady’s aunt Demetria Sumulong, who married Kris’ maternal grandfather Don Jose “Pepe” Cojuangco, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Sumulong is the sister-in-law of the First Lady’s brother Manuel Araneta. Additionally, Araneta-Marcos’ aunt Rosario Cacho married Kris’ uncle Pedro Cojuangco.
Both Aquino and Araneta-Marcos have frequently supported Leyva’s milestones, with the latter wearing a piece by the designer to the latest State of the Nation Address and attending the opening of Leyva’s new Makati atelier.
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