President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have seen their declared conjugal wealth climb significantly, rising by over 37% since the president took office in 2022. According to their latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for 2025, the couple’s net worth now stands at P1.457 billion. This valuation, verified by Cuervo Appraisers, Inc., includes extensive real estate holdings worth over P1 billion, alongside a personal portfolio comprised of high-end investments, luxury vehicles like a Mercedes-Maybach, valuable artwork, and substantial cash reserves. Notably, the first couple reported zero liabilities.

The disclosure of such significant wealth arrives as the Philippine economy faces sharp criticism from independent observers. While the government navigates a challenging fiscal environment, the Ibon Foundation has labeled the current state of the nation as a “non-inclusive” economy plagued by stagflation. The think-tank highlights a troubling combination of slowing GDP growth, rising joblessness, and surging inflation, which they argue disproportionately affects millions of vulnerable families. With the Philippine peso hitting record lows against the US dollar and millions living in poverty, the widening gap between the presidential family's financial growth and the struggles of the general public has become a focal point of intense economic debate.