July 28, 2015
Was it a sincere wish to hear President Aquino deliver his sixth and final State of the Nation Address (Sona), or was it a desire to be seen by millions of Filipinos that inspired them to dress up and attend the annual event in their respective ideas of Filipiniana finery?
Whatever their reasons were, politicians, their spouses and guests didn’t disappoint, as politics and fashion with a touch of show biz converged anew on the red carpet.
Like the previous years, no […]
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July 28, 2015
THE SENATE on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that sought to declare Aug. 9 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
In a statement, Committee on Cultural Communities Senator Loren B. Legarda said that House Bill (HB) 4420 “seeks to recognize and protect the rights of the indigenous people (IP) across the country by dedicating August 9 to their causes.”
The measure’s approval is in line with the United Nations General Assembly’s proclamation of Aug. 9 as the International […]
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July 27, 2015
For the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2015, Sen. Loren Legarda wore over black sando top and pants a piña top by Marina Antonio, an heirloom clothing from her late mother, Bessie Legarda. She accessorized it with indigenous jewelry–bracelet from Kalinga, earrings from Abra and necklace from Vigan. Completing the contemporary Filipino outfit are shoes from Marikina and crocheted bag from the Bauang Crochet Association in La Union. She is wearing an all-Filipino attire.
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July 27, 2015
Hours before President Benigno Aquino III is scheduled to deliver his last State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa, lawmakers, politicians and guests started trooping to the Senate hall on Monday garbed in simple Filipiniana attire for the opening session of the 16th Congress.
Sen. Nancy Binay, who got flak last year for a green-and-white gown done by designer Randy Ortiz, chose to stick to tradition and be “boring” in a blue terno also by Ortiz.
Sen. Loren Legarda, meanwhile, chose to […]
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July 27, 2015
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Sen. Loren Legarda proudly flaunted her all-Filipino outfit during the third regular session of the 16th Congress and the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 27).
Her plain black top and pants were accentuated by her accessories made from indigenous materials.
The necklace she wore was from Bontoc; adorning her ears were Ilongot earrings.
Her recycled bag was made by the women of Barangay Holy Spirit.
To complete her look, she wore black pumps made in […]
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