LET us not deny it.
Although we were all ears on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address, our eyes caught something else earlier yesterday.
The red carpet was again rolled out at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, and we were excited to see the outfits that figured this time.
In past SONAs and Congress openings, the red carpet was a fashion runway that showcased expensive and intricately designed clothes and statement pieces.
This year, we take a look at how the gentlemen and women, especially our local legislators and even their plus one, spruced themselves up./PN
Dr. Kathryn Joyce Fermin-Gorriceta, wife of Iloilo 2nd District Cong. Michael Gorriceta, was again cited as one of The 10 Best Dressed Women at SONA 2023 by Preview.ph fashion magazine. She was also featured in SONA 2019’s most fashionable women by GMA News.
Uswag Ilonggo party-list Cong. James “Jojo” Ang (third from left) with wife Jean Ann (fourth from left) and family, Cong. Michael Gorriceta of Iloilo’s 2nd District (third from right) with wife Dr. Kathryn Joyce Fermin-Gorriceta (fourth from right), and Iloilo City’s Cong. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda (center) with parents Dr. Urminico (second from right) and Dra. Julie (rightmost)
Presidential sister and senator Imee Marcos in an ethnic ensemble, gifted to her by the Igorots, with henna tattoos
Sen. Loren Legarda wears an upcycled abaca terno from her very first term in the Senate
Guimaras governor JC Rahman Nava and better half,Guimaras’ Cong. Ma. Lucille Nava
Iloilo City’s Cong. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda in a white modern Filipiniana piece
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio shines in a yellow Mindanao Moro outfit
Ilonggo congressman Raoul Danniel Abellar Manuel of Kabataan party-list dons a hand-painted Bonifacio-inspired Barong
Sen. Chiz Escudero wears a simple Barong with wife Heart Evangelista in an all-white terno
Negros Occidental’s 3rd District Cong. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez with 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez
Negros Occidental’s 5th District Cong. Emilio Bernardino with 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez
Iloilo 5th District’s Cong. Raul Tupas with wife, Iloilo Provincial Board member Binky Tupas
Iloilo 1st District’s Cong. Janette Loreto-Garin (left) with daughter Rica Jane Garin (right)
Cong. Michael Gorriceta of Iloilo’s 2nd District opts for a simple Barong
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is vibrant in her yellow hand-embroidered piña terno
