(From left) Bianca Manalo, Liza Araneta-Marcos, Bongbong Marcos, Win Gatchalian. Pictures: Instagram/@biancamanalo
What gave the impression to be Bianca Manalo’s “wildest dream” turned out to be a actuality as she marked her thirty seventh birthday in a celebration on the Malacañan Palace hosted by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Girl Liza Araneta-Marcos.
Manalo took to her Instagram account on Wednesday, Nov. 29 to specific her gratitude to the President and his First Girl for throwing a particular occasion on her big day.
“By no means in my wildest desires have I ever considered celebrating my birthday in Malacañang, to be hosted by our very personal President Bongbong Marcos and First Girl Liza Araneta-Marcos,” she stated within the caption.
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Manalo’s occasion was additionally graced by her associate, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, in addition to his colleagues within the Senate — Imee Marcos, Nancy Binay, JV Ejercito, Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, and Miguel Zubiri — as seen in her publish.
“Along with the Philippine senators and spouses. I’m past grateful! I’m 37 however nonetheless [feel] 27,” she wrote.
Fellow celebrities Ariella Arida and Iza Calzado and GMA senior vp Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes greeted Manalo within the feedback.
Picture: Screengrab from Instagram/@biancamanalo
Picture: Screengrab from Instagram/@biancamanalo
Picture: Screengrab from Instagram/@biancamanalo
The occasion, nonetheless, drew flak from netizens, with some noting that Malacañang can now be thought-about as some kind of a “birthday place.”
Picture: Screengrab from Instagram/@biancamanalo
Picture: Screengrab from Instagram/@biancamanalo
Alternatively, actor-turned-senator Bong Revilla greeted Manalo in a separate Fb publish which confirmed Gatchalian strolling in direction of the previous magnificence queen with a birthday cake.
Revilla’s video additionally confirmed Senators Cynthia Villar and her husband Manny Villar, and Grace Poe being a part of the celebration.
“Joyful Birthday Bianca! Candy naman ng seat mate ko (My seatmate is so candy) Sen. Win,” he wrote, referring to Gatchalian utilizing his nickname.
Manalo first gained prominence after representing the Philippines on the Miss Universe 2009 pageant, however was unplaced.
She then made a reputation as an actress after starring within the exhibits “Magkaribal,” “On The Wings of Love,” “The Damaged Marriage Vow,” and “Magandang Dilag.”