Liza Marcos draws backlash over birthday selfie amid habagat floods

MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos faced backlash on Monday after announcing a birthday break from official duties as heavy rains flooded parts of Metro Manila and other areas of the country. Araneta-Marcos posted a selfie in a garden in an undisclosed location, saying she was starting her weeklong “birthday sabbatical.” “No makeup. No hairspray.