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VIENTIANE, Laos – On the first day of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wore the traditional Philippine barong.
Duterte’s outfit on Tuesday, September 6, drew a mix of reactions.
Some said Duterte makes Filipinos proud by wearing the barong, while others said Duterte should do as the other male leaders did – wear a coat and tie in this regional summit.
On the second day of the ASEAN Summit, Duterte did just that.
Duterte wore a suit on the second day of the ASEAN Summit on Wednesday, September 7.
It was a rare instance, because in the Philippines, Duterte is often seen wearing checkered or barong shirts, with rolled-up sleeves.
HelIen de la Vega, assistant secretary for the Office of ASEAN Affairs of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, earlier explained the required attire in the ASEAN Summit.
In a briefing for Filipino reporters in Manila, De La Vega said: “I’ve told him that the attire is lounge suit or national dress. Definitely, there’s no problem for him to wear barong.”
The ASEAN Summit is Duterte’s first international meeting as president. (WATCH: VLOG: Duterte makes debut on world stage) – Rappler.com
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