Over the years, the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA) became a glorified fashion side show.
The media drooled over the guests' lavish outfits, making stories as important as the SONA itself.
Even designers admitted that SONAs in recent years have become giant fashion events in politics. Guests often dress in their best, with several showing off designs by prominent Filipino designers.
But in President Rodrigo Duterte's administration, it will be a different story.
The public can expect guests attending President Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July to come in simple outfits.
Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon "Bebot" Alvarez, the presumptive Speaker of the House, urged his fellow lawmakers to dress simply for the annual event that has, in years, somehow evolved into a Philippine version of the "Oscars."
"Tama 'yan. Simple business attire lang, kasi hindi naman party 'yung pupuntahan," Alvarez explained.
"For the men, barong will do. For the women, it could be a short Filipiniana. They can even wear slacks," AKO Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe added.
House rules require congressmen and congresswomen to wear Filipiniana during the SONA. Guests may opt to do the same or wear business attire instead.
Source: Rappler
Image: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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