Imelda Marcos(DOB July 02,1929) marked her 85th birthday by kissing the glass coffin of
her husband, the former Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos at a
mausoleum in Ilocos Norte
The former
first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos celebrated her 85th birthday
today by paying a solemn visit to the body of her husband.
Mrs
Marcos visited the crypt of former president Ferdinand Marcos in Ilocos
Norte in the north of the country and even kissed the glass coffin
where his body lays in a white jacket, ceremonial sash and polished
medals.
The
former leader of the Philippines has remained unburied since his death
in 1989 and has lay in a temperature-controlled mausoleum since 1993.
During her birthday celebrations in Ilocos Norte province in the
northern Philippines, Imelda Marcos was crowned with flowers, which is a
traditional birthday ritual
Imelda Marcos,the former first lady and current Congress Representative blows out the
candle on her 85th birthday cake which has a shoe decoration on top
Imelda Marcos also handed out cookies to supporters of her and her late husband with shoe decorations on them
Imelda Marcos poses for a photo with her son, senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr, during her birthday celebrations
Imelda Marcos also attended a mass with her son, left as well as her daughter Imee Marcos, centre, who is also a governor in the country
Imelda Marcos sings a Visayan love song with a priest during her birthday celebrations
Imelda Marcos remains popular in the northern Philippines, which is a stronghold for the Marcos family
Note
Imelda Marcos was
accused but never convicted of stealing state billions to support a
lavish lifestyle during her late husband's 20 year rule, while many in
the country faced poverty.
Imelda Marcos could be planning a return to the Philippines presidential palace
after declaring that her son would be 'qualified' to contest the
presidency at the next election.
Current president of the Philippines Benigno Aquino will end his six-year term in May 2016.
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