President Marcos’s First State of the Nation Address (SONA) turned out to be more than reporting of the state of the nation, but also a fashion show of sorts as politicians, their spouses and guests came dressed in their best.
Here are the politicians and celebrities who celebrated and supported Filipino fashion and Filipino designers during the SONA today.
First Lady Liza Araneta wore a hand-embroidered piña calado, handwoven piña suksuk with antique gold inlays and a vintage Victorian lace terno by Lesley Mobo.
Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio looked stunning in a traditional dress from the Bagobo Tagabawa Tribe of Davao City.
Presidential Sister Senator Imee Marcos wore a Jan Garcia creation.
Congressman Richard Gomez and wife Lucy Torres-Gomez wore Randy Ortiz while daughter Juliana Gomez a Len Capili number.
Senator Chiz Escudero with his wife actress-socialite Heart Evangelista wore all white ternos designed by Mark Bumgarner.
Neophyte Senator Robin Padilla, meanwhile, wore a Francis Libiran creation.
Senator Loren Legarda, a known supporter of Philippine fiber and local textiles, wore a Patis Tesoro kimono which she’s had for two decades now.
Congressman Jay Khonghun and Councilor Aiko Melendez both wore Edwin Tan.
Senator Grace Poe was proudly wearing a top of Sabangan Inabel weavers of Ilocos and beadwork of the TBoli Tribe of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato.
Pick your favorite.