First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos honored women leaders as she hosted a cocktail reception for female ambassadors and the wives of heads of diplomatic missions at Malacañang on Thursday to celebrate Women’s Month.

The First Lady shared photos of the gathering on her social media pages on Saturday.

“In celebration of Women’s Month, we gathered in sisterhood and solidarity — honoring the grace and strength of women who lead not only with wisdom but also with purpose,” she said on social media.

“To women who lead… To women who lift… And to women who continue to pave the way. May your influence know no boundaries!” she added.

In a separate post, Marcos described the gathering as a tribute to “the grace and the strength of women who lead us not only in wisdom but with purpose.”

Addressing guests at the Kalayaan Hall, she said their presence is a powerful statement of female leadership and influence in the international community.

“Excellencies, your presence here is more than symbolic; it’s powerful,” the First Lady said.

“You carry not only the voices of your nations but also the aspirations of countless women who see in you a reflection of what is possible,” she added. (PNA)