Is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ready to be a grandfather? His answer: ‘Yes, please.’
In the final part of BBM Podcast Episode 5, which aired on Wednesday, Marcos was playfully asked what advice he would give to any girl who wants to be his daughter-in-law or make him a grandfather.
‘Well, I’m at the stage in my life where I would say, yes, please. But I would also add good luck. Knowing my sons, good luck with that,’ he said.
Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have three sons: Joseph Simon, William Vincent, and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander ‘Sandro’ Marcos.
Rep. Marcos’s love life has made headlines in recent weeks after actress Alexa Miro confirmed that she had a five-year relationship with the presidential son.
In the podcast, the president was also asked how he bonds with his sons, given their different personalities.
‘I don’t know. I don’t really have to think about it because I’ve always treated them as whole persons. I never sort of said, this is a child you need to. For example, I never did baby talk. I thought that’s the most silly thing to do. And I just dealt with them as people,’ he explained.
‘But over the years, we’ve already developed a way of relating. And each one is very different. But they all crack me up. They all make me laugh a lot,’ he added.
Marcos also took time to recognize his wife for devoting her time and knowledge to public service.
‘Once she gets hold of something and she decides to do it, she actually gets it done. And she’s very effective,’ he said.
‘She’s a smart girl. I mean, what can I say? I mean, and her legal trainer-her legal training serves her well,’ he added.
During the reopening of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on September 30, Marcos melted the hearts of the audience as he described how ‘lucky’ he is to be Araneta-Marcos’ husband.
‘Truly, I could not have asked for a better partner in this journey of service,’ he said./mcm