{"id":20383,"date":"2014-07-30T12:53:47","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T04:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=20383"},"modified":"2014-07-31T12:39:47","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T04:39:47","slug":"sona-style-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2014\/07\/30\/sona-style-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"SONA Style 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is highly anticipated for two main reasons: To give ear, critical or otherwise, to the President\u2019s speech (more often than not, met with the cacophony of militant placard-bearing protestors outside the hallowed halls of the Batasan Pambansa ); and to keep an eye out, critical or otherwise, for the red carpet fashion extravaganza (more often than not, fueling the protestor\u2019s cacophony.)<\/p>\n

Many have sharply criticized the SONA red carpet as frivolous and excessive; with some outspoken detractors saying that such luxury is likely at the taxpayer\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n

Whichever side of the fence you\u2019re on \u2013 whether you believe the red carpet to be spectacular or simply a spectacle \u2013 this year was yet another showcase of designer \u201cbests\u201d and designer \u201cbombs,\u201d as officials, their spouses and guests sashayed and strutted their SONA-style.<\/p>\n

You be the judge of what outfits worked best, and which ones bombed at the SONA 2014 (though netizens went to town with comments about Nancy Binay and Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao\u2019s outfits, in particular; heckling the former \u2018s morning gown as a \u201chot air balloon\u201d and the \u201cBrazilian flag,\u201d and praising the latter\u2019s elegantly pulled-together \u201cSantacruzan-inspired look.\u201d):<\/p>\n

1. Sen. Nancy Binay in what she referred to as a “blouse and skirt” ensemble by Randy Ortiz. (Photo: office of Nancy Binay)<\/p>\n

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2. Mommy Dionisia Pacquaio\u2019s show-stealing, scene stopping \u201cSantacruzan\u201d style gown had people virtually mobbing the boxing legend’s mother for a photo and selfie opportunity.\u00a0 (Photo from Twitter: Nimfa R. Ravelo @nimfaravelo<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Mommy<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Sen. Chiz Escudero and lady love Heart Evangelista, in an off-white \u201ccaged\u201d-top Joey Samson terno, make a dashing couple on the red carpet (Photo from Twitter: Ginger Conejero @gingerconejero<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Heart_Chiz\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Sen. Loren Legarda, a champion of cultural preservation wore a traditional ensemble by the Mandayas of Mindanao. (Photo from Twitter: People’s Television @PTVph<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"LorenLegarda\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Imeldiffic: Imelda Marcos, in a pale pink Filipiniana gown (terno). (Photo from Twitter: Ginger Conejero @gingerconejero<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"ImeldaM\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez garbed in a flesh-tone terno by Randy Ortiz, with husband Richard Gomez by her side. (Photo from Instagram: richardgomezinstagram<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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7. Kris Aquino, hailed as the Queen of All Media, in a yellow and black Maria Clara-influenced gown by Cary Santiago, attended in support of her president brother.\u00a0 (Photo from Instagram: lovekrisaquino<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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8. Sen. Pia Cayetano in a pink terno with sister-in-law Taguig City mayor, Lani Cayetano in a lilac terno. (Photo from Instagram: piacayetano<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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9. Akbayan Chairperson Risa Hontiveros, in an elegant, modern take on the traditional Barong Tagalog meets baro\u2019t-saya. (Photo: Facebook page of Risa Hontiveros<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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10. Sen. Grace Poe, looking stately and graceful in an intricately embroidered off-white terno by forthcoming designer Roulette Esmilla. (Photo: Facebook page of Grace Poe<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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