MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, October 26, defended the appointment of godson director Paul Soriano“He’s not there to be part of the PR machine. He’s there to find ways to promote the creative industry,” Marcos said on the sidelines of a communications technology summit in Manila.
Soriano is a relative of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. The couple stood as primary sponsors when Soriano married celebrity Toni Gonzaga, who was among Marcos’ chief celebrity endorsers in the 2022 elections. Soriano is the grandson of the late actor Nestor de Villa, and is himself a member of the entertainment industry. Prior to his appointment as presidential adviser, Soriano directed entertainment television shows and movies. He also directed Marcos’ 2022 campaign ads.“Ang gagaling kumanta ng Pilipino. Ang gagaling umarte. Ang gagaling gumawa ng sine, etc, etc. We have to project that to the rest of the world.