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MANILA, Philippines – “Oscars of Philippine politics” — this is how designer JC Buendia describes the red carpet of the President’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.
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The two-hour arrivals that precede the actual SONA have become a media event as well, as more personalities from the world of Entertainment enter politics and many lawmakers themselves now see fashion as a political statement.
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On Monday, July 22, we expect a number of outfits made from the Philippine indigenous fabric pinya, and designs that highlight the ethnic Filipino heritage. Symbolic outfits are also expected on the red carpet, as well as the SONA staple, the Filipiniana.
Gentlemen are expected to don the classic Barong Tagalog. Word has it that a number of female attendees will also be wearing it.
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Rappler’s Kai Magsanoc (@KaiMagsanoc) and Pia Ranada (@piaranada) are at the north and south entrances of the Batasang Pambansa to bring you the fashion straight from the red carpet.
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– Rappler.com
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