IN PHOTOS: What people wore at SONA 2017
SONA 2017. Heart Evangelista wears a white terno designed by Jo Rubio for the Senate's opening session. Screengrab from Twitter/@heart021485
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – For President Rodrigo Duterte's second State of the Nation Address (SONA), politicians and their partners gathered at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday, July 24, mostly dressed in traditional wear.
Just like in 2016, guests were asked to dress in simple outfits, preferably in business attire. The lawmakers who were invited to the program wore barongs or Filipiniana dresses that were beautiful but not too extravagant.
Some are expected to wear the same outfits they wore to the morning Senate session, while others will change for the SONA.
Here's what they wore at the red carpet.
Senator Francis Escudero and wife Heart Evangelista-Escudero who changed to a jacket by Boom Sason and black pants.
Senator Chiz Escudero with wife Heart Evangelista #SONA2017 pic.twitter.com/2jLNGBnRGS
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon pic.twitter.com/YkmnV1zWUC
Makati 1st District Representative Monsour del Rosario and wife Joy
Makati D1 Rep Monsour del Rosario with his wife #SONA2017 pic.twitter.com/Ddc8oV1of3
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Former senator Nikki Coseteng
Ex-sen Nikki Coseteng walks down the red carpet pic.twitter.com/CwKq1t7K8m
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Chief Presidential Counsel Salvador Panelo
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo pic.twitter.com/HyASn1cMkg
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Cebu City Representative Raul del Mar and daughter ex-rep Cutie del Mar
Cebu City Rep Raul del Mar with daughter ex-rep Cutie del Mar pic.twitter.com/9rxChwKiVp
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Ex-foreign secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr
Ex-DFA secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr pic.twitter.com/tDrXIFq2Mf
Senator Joel Villanueva
Senator Joel Villanueva pic.twitter.com/d9yLr1IjpP
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio and Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate
ACT Teachers Rep Antonio Tinio wears a "No to martial law!" pin. Bayan Muna Rep Carlos Zarate wears a barong w/ "No to all-out war" design pic.twitter.com/cI0KjQxaZZ
Kabayan Representative Harry Roque and wife Mylah
Kabayan Rep Harry Roque with his wife Maila pic.twitter.com/W4WEcxPpQ3
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
House Deputy Speaker Bai Sandra Sema
House Deputy Speaker Bai Sandra Sema poses at the red carpet pic.twitter.com/tA3LhFDruQ
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu
Maguindanao Gov Esmael Mangudadatu wears a blue and gold top pic.twitter.com/cF1GJ7hZBz
Former president and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada was in attendance.
Former president Erap Estrada arrives for Duterte's SONA pic.twitter.com/IDsE0oLqKW
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
ACT Teachers Rep France Castro wears a "Just and Lasting Peace!" sash pic.twitter.com/UTAehL0e6o
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Tawi-Tawi Representative Ruby Sahali
Tawi-Tawi Rep Ruby Sahali pic.twitter.com/ylsycKOVyx
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
AGRI Representative Orestes Salon with his family
AGRI Rep Orestes Salon with his family pic.twitter.com/VhYfWZ6QfE
Leyte Representative Yedda Romualdez attended the SONA with husband former representative Martin Romualdez.
Leyte Rep Yedda Romualdez with husband ex rep Martin pic.twitter.com/5EVB9833gZ
Laguna 3rd Representative Sol Aragones with Deputy Speaker Raneo Abu and Masbate First District Representative Maria Vida Espinosa-Bravo
Laguna D3 Rep Sol Aragones with Deputy Speaker Raneo Abu and his wife pic.twitter.com/6kAke0kNhZ
Bagong Henerasyon Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy
Bagong Henerasyon Rep Bernadette Herrera-Dy pic.twitter.com/CPQY6OYhhq
Quezon City 2nd Representative Winnie Castelo with wife Precious
Quezon City Rep Winnie Castelo with his wife pic.twitter.com/7eX2JxX3yV
Davao City 1st District Representative Karlo Nograles with his wife.
Davao City D1 Rep Karlo Nograles with his wife pic.twitter.com/DbKNAc78Xr
Senator Grace Poe changed into a white dress.
Senator Grace Poe arrives at Batasan pic.twitter.com/TAQXUKdnDX
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Taguig Representative Pia Cayetano
Taguig Rep Pia Cayetano pic.twitter.com/SCahT2UdLt
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Batangas 6th District Representative and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto
Batangas 6th District Rep Vilma Santos-Recto pic.twitter.com/mKpv5npdDQ
Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr
Ifugao Rep Teddy Baguilat Jr #SONA2017 pic.twitter.com/FHkY5E5tha
CIBAC Representative Sherwin Tugna with wife Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna.
CIBAC Rep Sherwin Tugna with wife Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna #SONA2017 pic.twitter.com/CFoQ6M0yaN
Gabriela Representative Emmi de Jesus and Representative Arlene Brosas.
Gabriela Rep Emmi de Jesus wearing a sarong and top w/ "Regular jobs now!" Rep Arlene Brosas wearing termo with "No to martial law" pic.twitter.com/nFBdBGEEJr
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos.
Ilocos Norte Gov Imee Marcos is here. She is being probed over alleged misuse of P66.45 M tobacco funds #SONA2017 pic.twitter.com/b1ClLPBShi
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) July 24, 2017
Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez and daughter Juliana also attended the SONA.
Rep Lucy Torres-Gomez with daughter Julianna @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Sze9joF7IW
— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) July 24, 2017
DPWH Secretary Mark Villar and Representative Em Aglipay-Villar
DPWH Sec Mark Villar and Rep Em Aglipay-Villar @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/iQ8sWZCQly
— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) July 24, 2017
Jinkee Pacquiao changed into another outfit by Paul Cabral.
Here's what they wore in the morning.
Heart Evangelista-Escudero wore a white terno to the opening session of the Senate to accompany her husband, senator Chiz Escudero.
LOOK: Heart Evangelista in a white Filipiniana dress @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/2TpAcceP1b
— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) July 24, 2017
All set for the 17th Congress' session and #sona2017 pic.twitter.com/DI815IHtOQ
— LoveMarie O.Escudero (@heart021485) July 24, 2017
Jinkee Pacquiao came to the Senate opening session in a modern Filipiniana by Paul Cabral.
LOOK: Jinky Pacquiao during the Senate's opening session @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/L8TE9JFp7x
— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) July 24, 2017
Senator Miguel Zubiri and wife Audrey.
Sen Zubiri and wife Audrey @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/GN7ITnLdDS
Senator Joel Villanueva and wife Gladys
Sen Joel Villanueva and wife Gladys @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Qm3h9gSOrr
Senator Nancy Binay wore a barong blouse and black plants.
Sen Nancy Binay wears a barong blouse and black plants @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/hgNrt9S4W7
Senator JV Ejercito and wife Cindy.
Sen JV Ejercito and wife Cindy @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Cdwzen6i3m
— Camille Elemia (@CamilleElemia) July 24, 2017
Senator Risa Hotiveros with her fellow female senators.
Senator Grace Poe in a white blouse with an ethnic design.
– Rappler.com
