Cover Photo: Instagram / @iamhearte
Photo: Instagram / @iamhearte
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was brimming with colour as well-dressed guests arrived at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Manila
This year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first as president of the Philippines. Needless to say, it was graced by guests in elegant creations by local designers.
Len Alonte
Congresswoman Len Alonte wore a classic Filipiniana white gown—embellished with white lace and draped with tulle gown—designed by Michael Leyva.
Bianca Manalo
Above Photo: Instagram / @biancamanalo
Photo: Instagram / @biancamanalo
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Former beauty queen Bianca Manalo stuns in Jo Rubio's classic terno designed with authentic freshwater pearls and Austrian crystals.
Yedda Romualdez
Wearing a creation made by Cary Santiago, Congresswoman Yedda Romualdez posed for the cameras with fresh blooms pinned to her hair.
Honey Lacuna
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna looked radiant in a magenta terno designed by Rubio.
Irene Marcos-Araneta
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Irene Marcos-Araneta graces SONA 2022 wearing an elegant Filipiniana outfit.
Geraldine B Roman
Geraldine B Roman, the first district representative of Bataan, wore a beaded ensemble to the first regular session of the 19th Congress.
Heart Evangelista
Above Photo: Instagram / @iamhearte
Photo: Instagram / @iamhearte
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Arriving alongside her husband Chiz Escudero, Heart Evangelista looks elegant wearing a white Filipiniana designed by Mark Bumgarner.
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Tootsy Angara
Gen T honouree Tootsy Angara donned a stunning Maria Clara-inspired white gown by Michael Leyva.
Isabelle Daza
Isabelle Daza poses wearing a beautiful piece made by her mother's seamstress whom she calls Manang Perla. She paired the Filipiniana with white heels and dainty floral earrings from JJ Jiao.
Imee Marcos
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Senator Imee Marcos arrived wearing an Edgar Buyan creation honouring Filipino farmers. But during the SONA proper, Marcos swapped her terno for a grey Filipiniana designed by Jan Garcia.
Mark and Emmeline Villar
Mark Villar and Emmeline Aglipay Villar, who wore a gorgeous piña Filipiniana piece by Lulu Tan-Gan, graces the SONA 2022 red carpet in style.
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Marga Nograles
Above Image courtesy of Marga Nograles
Image courtesy of Marga Nograles
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Marga Nograles proudly dons a gorgeous hand-woven gown from her fashion line, Kaayo, crafted by the Maguindanaoans of South Cotabato.
Christina Garcia Frasco
Above Photo: Facebook / Christina Garcia Frasco
Photo: Facebook / Christina Garcia Frasco
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Christina Garcia Frasco, Department of Tourism Secretary, wears a white silk terno made of tulle and lace designed by Jun Escario.
Milen Aquino Gonzalez
This head-turning gown designed by Marlon Tuazon looks amazing on Milen Aquino Gonzalez, Marino Party-list representative Sandro Gonzalez's wife.
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