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First lady to play key role

THE Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government — but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.

The 62-year-old lawyer, nicknamed 'Liza,' shuns the public spotlight and rarely gives media interviews.

Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE