In Naga City, Cebu President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's behavior toward radio and television host Grace Lee made media and other observers wonder if the Korean-born Lee was the new apple of the President's eye.
Lee was one of the hosts at the inauguration of the 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant built by the Korean Electric Power Corp. (Kepco).
"I thought she's Pinay, but she is Korean. Even the Koreans here are beautiful," Aquino said about the 28-year-old Lee during his speech for the inauguration.
He also admired for Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia for "looking even more beautiful every time I visit Cebu."
"Kailangan buhayin na ang Malacañang de Sugbu. Baka dito na rin tayo magkatuluyan (Perhaps we should revive the Malacañang in Sugbu, we may just find love here)," he said, referring to the official presidential residence in the Central Philippines which was restored and made popular by former President and now Pampanga Second District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Only after Aquino’s speech and photo opportunities with Cebu and Kepco officials were Aquino and Lee introduced to each other.
In an interview with GMA News’ “24 Oras," Lee said that she was flattered by the president’s comments. She added that he had also commended her on her ability to speak Filipino fluently.
“I was very flattered so I thank Mr. President for saying that about me," she said.
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