Marcos' 2025 SALN Reveals Art Collection Including Works by Rizal and Amorsolo
Artworks by Jose Rizal, Fernando Amorsolo declared in Marcos 2025 SALN
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In the 2025 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, artworks by Dr. Jose Rizal and Fernando Amorsolo are highlighted. Their art collection, appraised at ₱84.8 million, includes notable pieces like Rizal’s 'Los dos pintores' and Amorsolo’s 'Seated woman with a bashful smile'.
- 01The SALN lists a total of 138 paintings acquired from 1990 to 2025.
- 02Rizal's painting 'Los dos pintores', appraised at ₱3 million, was gifted to Marcos in April 1993.
- 03Amorsolo's 'Seated woman with a bashful smile' was acquired for ₱3 million in March 2022 and is now valued at ₱8 million.
- 04The collection also includes 17 artworks by National Artist Ben Cabrera, appraised at up to ₱2.2 million.
- 05Marcos' total appraised net worth in 2025 is ₱1,457,031,222.53, with ₱427,419,055.53 in personal properties.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have disclosed their art collection in the 2025 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), which includes significant works by Filipino artists Dr. Jose Rizal and Fernando Amorsolo. The SALN, obtained from the Office of the Ombudsman, reveals a collection of 138 paintings acquired over the years, valued at a total of ₱84.8 million. Among the notable pieces is Rizal’s 'Los dos pintores', a painting created in 1883 and appraised at ₱3 million, which was gifted to Marcos in April 1993. Additionally, the collection features Amorsolo’s 'Seated woman with a bashful smile', acquired for ₱3 million in March 2022, with its value now nearly tripled to ₱8 million. The first couple also possesses 17 artworks by the late National Artist Ben Cabrera, valued at up to ₱2.2 million. Overall, Marcos' net worth is appraised at ₱1,457,031,222.53, with substantial portions tied to real estate and personal property.
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This disclosure highlights the wealth and cultural investments of the Philippine leadership, which may influence public perception and discussions on wealth distribution in the country.
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