President Duterte's longtime partner, Honeylet Avanceña was spotted visiting the so-called "dolomite beach" in Manila Bay.
Avanceña was accompanied by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda, who shared photos on his Facebook Wednesday, Dec. 29.
According to Antiporda, Avanceña, 52, was "amazed and thankful to the people who initiated the beach nourishment project".
The artificial white sand beach was reopened to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 28.
Avanceña and Duterte, 76, have an 18-year-old daughter named Veronica Kitty.
Avanceña is a former nurse based in the United States.