MANILA, Philippines — Celebrities and politicians attending Pres. Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation's Address donned their best Mindanao-inspired outfits as they walked the red carpet toward the plenary hall of the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.
Most guests followed the president's call for less pomp and pageantry. Some of them ramped in modern designer creations, while others marched in their own interpretations of traditional tribal costumes, showcasing Filipinos' creativity and the beauty of the country's native weaves.
Department of Tourism Sec. Wanda Teo, who hails from Mindanao, wears a Zamboanga-made gown. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Star for All Seasons and Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Spouses Audrey and Sen. Migz Zubiri said they opted to be simple in this year's SONA. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Sen. Nancy Binay wears same barong-inspired dress during Senate session earlier. This was designed by Randy Ortiz. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Sen. Sonny Angara attends the SONA with wife Tootsy. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Sen. Risa Hontiveros wearing a modern barong-style dress. She said it is a symbol of the fight for truth and against fake news. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Sen. Loren Legarda wears a Maranao malong in honor of Maranao women. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Sen. Grace Poe arrives with husband Neil Llamanzares. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Sen. Chiz Escudero arrives with wife Heart Evangelista, who is wearing a Mindanao-inspired outfit by Boom Sason. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Rep. Mercedes Cagas, lone district, Davao Del Sur. Her Bagobo-Tagabawa costume was made by members of tribal communities in Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Philstar.com/Alixandra Caole Vila
Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Chief Public Attorney of the Philippines Persida Acosta. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Services Arnel Ignacio. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Malabon Vice Mayor Jeanne Sandoval, spouse of Malabon Rep. Ricky Sandoval, wearing a barong-inspired embroidered dress. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Makati Rep. Monsour del Rosario with wife, Joy. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Senior Citizen's Partylist Rep. Milagros A. Magsaysay in a Joey Samson creation using Abel Iloko. Philstar.com/Alixandra Caole Vila
Leyte Rep. Yedda Romualdez with husband former Rep. Martin Romualdez. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Sarah Elago. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat says he is going to wear the bahag again next year. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Heart Evangelista on her outfit : "I try to keep it low-key." Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Gladys Villanueva, wife of Sen. Joel Villanueva, is wearing an outfit designed by Paul Cabral. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada with his son Sen. JV Ejercito. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez graces the red carpet with daughter Juliana. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez graces the red carpet with daughter Juliana. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Duterte supporter Philip Salvador. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Diwa Party-list Rep. Emmeline Aglipay wears a T'Boli-inspired dress by Rhett Eala. Philstar.com/Rosette Adel
Department of Foreign Affairs Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Department of Education Sec. Leonor Briones. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray
Cindy Ejercito, wife of Sen. JV Ejercito. Philstar.com/Patricia Lourdes Viray