Red carpet rolls out for fashionistas at P-Noy's first SONA
Celebrities and politicians transformed the North Wing of the Session Hall into a runway as they paraded in their fashionable Filipiniana-inspired outfits, earlier today, July 26.
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Actor Richard Gomez with wife, first-time Ormoc City Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, were both clad in Randy Ortiz creations.
It will be recalled that the Sweet Life host became her husband's substitute candidate after the Comelec disqualified Richard due to lack of residency in Leyte. (CLICK HERE to read related article.)
Senator Loi Estrada arrived with her husband former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada (not in photo), but he reportedly snubbed former President Fidel Ramos.
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan wore a barong Tagalog, which was given to him by a friend.
He was supposed to stay beside his good friend, President Noynoy Aquino, as the Senate President. But he withdrew from the race. In an official statement, he explained, "I have decided to withdraw from the race in order to pave the way for the senators to choose another from our ranks who can unite us."
While waiting for President Aquino's arrival, a tall lady caught the eye of the photographers. She turned out to be Senator Pia Cayetano, who described her outfit as "modern Filipiniana."
Jinkee Pacquiao (right) donned a Pepsi Herrera gown.
Her husband, first-time Saranggani Congressman Manny Pacquiao, said in an interview that he wanted to hear President Noynoy Aquino's plans for the poor.
Bayan Muna Party-list Representative Teddy Casiño asked designer Edgar San Diego to put the word STOP on his barong Tagalog, Casiño's statement against extrajudicial killings in the country.
Actress Assunta da Rossi in Avel Bacudio gown and Bvlgari clutch. She arrived sans her husband, Negros Oriental Congressman Jules Ledesma. "Hindi kami love team ngayon," she said.
Comedian Teri Onor, or Dexter Dominguez in real life, used to be the vice mayor in Bataan before winning the board member post in the province's first district.
Former That's Entertainment mainstay Precious Hipolito-Castelo wore an Edward Tan terno.
She now serves as a councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City, replacing husband Winnie Castello, who is now representative of the 2nd District of Quezon City.
Star Patroller Marie Lozano in a terno, which was personally designed by her mother. In her Twitter account, she posted, "Mainit pero paninindigan ang suot para sa SONA."
