Noy, Grace watch Sergio Mendes concert

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino and Korean host and model Grace Lee were among the high-profile couples who watched the concert of Brazilian jazz legend Sergio Mendes at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City Tuesday night.

News about their presence at the concert spread via Twitter. Chief Justice Renato Corona’s spokesperson Karen Jimeno tweeted that she saw the President, Lee, Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas II and his wife, broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez.

“Now I know why there was so much security men around Araneta,” Jimeno said.

Aquino, who wore a gray short-sleeved shirt and black pants, came with Lee, who was in a light green dress.

Earlier reports said the two had broken up but Palace insiders denied it.

The couple were also seen together at the inauguration of the Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World last Saturday. Lee hosted the event.

ABS-CBN News reported that the President’s sisters Ballsy Cruz, Viel Dee and Pinky Abellada, and other family members accompanied Aquino and Lee.

Other personalities who watched the concert were former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and wife Loi, actress Gretchen Barretto and partner Tonyboy Cojuangco, and Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos.