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LOOK: Politicians, celebs boast local craftsmanship in SONA 2022 outfits
LOOK: Politicians, celebs boast local craftsmanship in SONA 2022 outfits
Karl Cedrick Basco,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 25, 2022 05:56 PM PHT

MANILA – Philippine officials made sure to take pride in local Filipino designers as they graced the red carpet of the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Monday.
MANILA – Philippine officials made sure to take pride in local Filipino designers as they graced the red carpet of the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Monday.
While many attendees opted to wear modest outfits in the event, several politicians and celebrities stood out with their unique and intricate wardrobes.
While many attendees opted to wear modest outfits in the event, several politicians and celebrities stood out with their unique and intricate wardrobes.
Vice President Sara Duterte turned heads when she wore a Bagobo Tagabawa tribal dress, paying tribute to the tribe that hails from her hometown of Davao City.
Vice President Sara Duterte turned heads when she wore a Bagobo Tagabawa tribal dress, paying tribute to the tribe that hails from her hometown of Davao City.
Vice President @indaysara Duterte attends the opening of the 19th Congress in the House of Representatives.
She dons a Bagobo Tagabawa tribal dress. The tribe hails from her hometown Davao City. pic.twitter.com/T90toafZJj
— Kat Domingo (@_katrinadomingo) July 25, 2022
Vice President @indaysara Duterte attends the opening of the 19th Congress in the House of Representatives.
— Kat Domingo (@_katrinadomingo) July 25, 2022
She dons a Bagobo Tagabawa tribal dress. The tribe hails from her hometown Davao City. pic.twitter.com/T90toafZJj
Meanwhile, creations of Michael Leyva, Paul Cabral, Jo Rubio, Rajo Laurel, and Avel Bacudio were also showcased at the House of Representatives by different personalities.
Meanwhile, creations of Michael Leyva, Paul Cabral, Jo Rubio, Rajo Laurel, and Avel Bacudio were also showcased at the House of Representatives by different personalities.
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Leyva alone made around 70 outfits for the attendees of the first SONA of Marcos, including Sen. Nancy Binay, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Congresswoman Len Alonte, and Sen. Sonny Angara’s wife, Tootsy Angara.
Leyva alone made around 70 outfits for the attendees of the first SONA of Marcos, including Sen. Nancy Binay, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Congresswoman Len Alonte, and Sen. Sonny Angara’s wife, Tootsy Angara.
Binay wore a classic Filipiniana white draped gown, while Angara had a Maria Clara-inspired dress.
Binay wore a classic Filipiniana white draped gown, while Angara had a Maria Clara-inspired dress.
Cabral also had his hands full for SONA as he dressed the likes of Sen. Grace Poe, Karla Estrada, and Sen. Robin Padilla.
Cabral also had his hands full for SONA as he dressed the likes of Sen. Grace Poe, Karla Estrada, and Sen. Robin Padilla.
Estrada wore Cabral’s creation when she sang the “Lupang Hinirang” during the opening session of the 19th Congress.
Estrada wore Cabral’s creation when she sang the “Lupang Hinirang” during the opening session of the 19th Congress.
Just like the other lawmakers, Poe also had a different outfit for the opening session of the Senate and the SONA proper in the afternoon.
Just like the other lawmakers, Poe also had a different outfit for the opening session of the Senate and the SONA proper in the afternoon.
The senator showcased the work of the Sabangan Inabel weavers of Ilocos region, paired with beadwork from the T’boli tribe of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato.
The senator showcased the work of the Sabangan Inabel weavers of Ilocos region, paired with beadwork from the T’boli tribe of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato.
She changed to a Cabral white terno while wearing a pair of heirloom earrings of her late mother Susan Roces.
She changed to a Cabral white terno while wearing a pair of heirloom earrings of her late mother Susan Roces.
Senator Grace Poe changes into another terno made by Paul Cabral for the SONA. She still wore the earrings from her mom, the late Susan Roces. pic.twitter.com/At9fq9LxPQ
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
Senator Grace Poe changes into another terno made by Paul Cabral for the SONA. She still wore the earrings from her mom, the late Susan Roces. pic.twitter.com/At9fq9LxPQ
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
Bacudio, on the other hand, made the barongs of newly-elected House Speaker Martin Romualdez and first-time Congressman Sandro Marcos.
Bacudio, on the other hand, made the barongs of newly-elected House Speaker Martin Romualdez and first-time Congressman Sandro Marcos.
Sen. Imee Marcos also prepared two different modern ternos -- one for the opening session, designed by Edgar Buyan; and another for the SONA, made by Jan Garcia.
Sen. Imee Marcos also prepared two different modern ternos -- one for the opening session, designed by Edgar Buyan; and another for the SONA, made by Jan Garcia.
LOOK: Sen. Imee Marcos has two separate modern ternos prepared for the opening of the 19th congress and for Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s 1st SONA. The first is designed by Edgar Buyan, the second by Jan Garcia. @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/e3e9OkyvP1
— Wena Cos (@wenacos) July 25, 2022
LOOK: Sen. Imee Marcos has two separate modern ternos prepared for the opening of the 19th congress and for Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s 1st SONA. The first is designed by Edgar Buyan, the second by Jan Garcia. @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/e3e9OkyvP1
— Wena Cos (@wenacos) July 25, 2022
Sen. Robin Padilla also had a second outfit for SONA as he walked the red carpet in a a Francis Libiran attire made from Inaul fabric and woven by Maranaos in Mindanao.
Sen. Robin Padilla also had a second outfit for SONA as he walked the red carpet in a a Francis Libiran attire made from Inaul fabric and woven by Maranaos in Mindanao.
Actress Dawn Zulueta was also present in the event in a vintage Pepito Albert baro’t saya which she has never worn.
Actress Dawn Zulueta was also present in the event in a vintage Pepito Albert baro’t saya which she has never worn.
Also spotted at the red carpet: Dawn Zulueta wearing a vintage Pepito Albert baro't saya that the actress said 'I have never worn'. pic.twitter.com/M0FWBnXr4e
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
Also spotted at the red carpet: Dawn Zulueta wearing a vintage Pepito Albert baro't saya that the actress said 'I have never worn'. pic.twitter.com/M0FWBnXr4e
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
LOOK: Direk Paul Soriano wearing black Barong designed by Joey Samson, who incorporated film reels details in his barong. pic.twitter.com/Qr82Hd3hgT
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
LOOK: Direk Paul Soriano wearing black Barong designed by Joey Samson, who incorporated film reels details in his barong. pic.twitter.com/Qr82Hd3hgT
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) July 25, 2022
Paul Soriano, who directed the SONA, opted to wear a black barong designed by Joey Samson. Film reels were incorporated into his outfit.
Paul Soriano, who directed the SONA, opted to wear a black barong designed by Joey Samson. Film reels were incorporated into his outfit.
Senator Chiz Escudero's wife actress Heart Evangelista also stunned the crowd anew with her modern Filipiniana, done by her friend Mark Bumgarner.
Senator Chiz Escudero's wife actress Heart Evangelista also stunned the crowd anew with her modern Filipiniana, done by her friend Mark Bumgarner.
This is the first SONA of Marcos after being elected as the 17th President of the Philippines last May elections.
This is the first SONA of Marcos after being elected as the 17th President of the Philippines last May elections.
-- with reports from MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News
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