Aside from the issues and progress reported by the President, fashion is also one of the much-talked about facet during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Let's take a look at some of the most glamorous women during the event.
Sonny Angara's beautiful wife Tootsy wears a modern Filipiniana dress with silk Piña sleeves by designer Michael Leyva. She topped it off with a rainbow pin to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Senator Risa Hontiveros merges modern style with tradition as she wore a contemporary Piña barong with sleeves. She also wore a rainbow pin to show her support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The frock is designed by Joel Acebuche. (GMA News)
Senator Imee Marcos wore a navy blue dress with a patterned skirt. She also wore a striking hot pink zebra print stilettos.
Senator Pia Cayetano looks chic in her white top with voluminous sleeves. She paired it with black trousers and an embellished belt.
Senator Nancy Binay is blooming in her gold Piña top inspired by the baro't saya. She finishes it off with simple dangling pearl earrings complimented with her soft wavy curls. The classic terno is designed by Randy Ortiz.
Congresswoman Yedda Romualdez looks gorgeous in her modern traje de mestiza during the annual event.
Actress Ciara Sotto is a vision in white as she wears a modern Filipiniana dress designed by Patricia Santos.
Senator Grace Poe looks fresh in her white cocktail dress with intricate beading.
Veteran actress Susan Roces showed her support to daughter Senator Grace Poe by attending the President's State of the Nation Address. She wore a classic traje de mestiza dress in Piña cloth to commemorate the occasion.
Senator Tito Sotto's wife, Helen Gamboa-Sotto, looked elegant in her off-the-shoulder Piña dress. She is seen mingling with Susan Roces during the annual
Miguel Zubiri's wife, Audrey Tan-Zubiri stood out by wearing a blue top with sleeves paired with a white pantsuit by Ito Curata.
Penny Sarmiento looked regal in her hot pink Cary Santiago Filipiniana dress.
Julie Defensor looks regal in her violet top with floral embellishments.
Yanee Alvarez, wife of Palawan Representative Chicoy Alvarez, is a sight for sore eyes as she wears a contemporary Filipiniana designed by acclaimed Filipino designer Rajo Laurel.
Coco Pimentel's wife Kathy Pimentel gives a modern twist by pairing her patterned top with a white pencil skir
Wife of Ang Bisaya Partylist Congressman Sonny Lagon, Dapne Lagon looked statuesque in her draped white terno by Cary Santiago.
Wearing another Rajo Laurel piece is Claudine Trillo, the partner of Congressman Ian Dy of Isabela.
Suzette puts a contemporary twist by wearing a jumpsuit to pair with her modern traje. The yellow pair was designed by Ito Curata.
Another SONA-ready beauty is Bohol's very own Vanessa Aumentado.
Making her SONA debut is Rhea Aquino Gullas, wife of Talisay City mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas, in a bold red traje de mestiza designed by Cary Santiago.
Marilen looks chic and ready for the day ahead as she wears a beige suit and pants and tops it off with a nude Dior bag.
Diwa Representative Emmeline Villar looks put together in her stylized terno complete with a baring back.
Actress Aiko Melendez attended the President's State of the Nation Address in a white Filipiniana gown with floral appliqués on one sleeve designed by Edwin Tan. She came with her date Zambales Vice Governor Jay Khonghun
Mother-daughter tandem Ruth and Natasha Hernandez looked lovely in beige and pink Filipiniana gowns to show support for Gov. Ramil Hernandez.
Congresswoman Len Alonte is stunning in her white Michael Leyva Filipiniana gown. She also showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community by carrying a rainbow clutch.
Carlo “Sandro” Gonzales's made sure to bring his lovely date, Marianna Aquino to the SONA. She looked stunning in her custom-made Diane Corpus terno dress.
Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was seen wearing a Philip Torres designed a Pidayit gown inspired by the Aetas of Pampanga. Philip is a Kapampangan designer.
Kathy Gorriceta, the wife of 2nd District Congressman Mike Gorriceta, wore a hot pink terno top paired with a jumpsuit. It was designed by Ram Silva.
Marga Nograles wore a modern Filipiniana dress designed by Davao designer Bobby Castillo. The inspiration for the frock design is based on the T'boli tribe of Lake Sebu.
Vice President Leni Robredo together with her daughters wear modern ternos with woven fabrics made from Angat Buhay communities in Marawi and B
Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez arrived at the Batasan Pambansa looking effortlessly classy in a white lace top and skirt together with Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez.
Congresswoman Loren Legarda wore a matching pantsuit at the State of the Nation Address. The trousers, designed by Michael Leyva, were made from the Patadyong fabric of Antique.
Quezon City Congresswoman Precious Hipolito wore a gold Filipiniana gown designed by Michael Leyva. Her gown featured a modern draping that is cinched to the waist.
Actress Dina Bonnevie wore a black and white gown with tribal patterns during the event. She came with husband Ilocos Sur First Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano.
Making a costume change is Congressman Yedda Romualdez wearing a terno inspired top. Designer Cary Santiago shared that he created the mold out of wood to achieve the wider and broader sleeves, while the colors red, white, and black were to pay tribute to the Philippines' Spanish roots.
Butuan Congresswoman Angel Amante Matba went for colors as she wore a green terno with multi-colored sleeves
Frank Drilon's wife, Mila looked ageless in her Piña fiber terno. She topped it off with a gold long-chain necklaces and dangling earrings.
Lara Villafuerte, Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr.'s wife, looked graceful in her white separates. Donning a long-sleeved top with embroidery paired with an equally elegant A-line skirt.
Sen. Joel Villanueva's better half Gladys kept it simple by wearing a sleeveless patterned top and piña-fiber skirt. She completed the look with pointed nude pumps and gold jewelry.
Sen. Pia Cayetano graced the second half of the event by wearing a Michael Leyva gown. The dress was heavily inspired by the Muslim community and is made from yakan fabric from Mindanao.
MMDA Assistant Secretary Celine Pialago wore a modern Filipiniana dress. The dress featured some gold detailing and a small slit at the front to show off Celine's beautiful legs.
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay joined the event by wearing an off-the-shoulder dress. She kept her makeup simple and topped it off by wearing a beautiful pair of diamond dangling earrings.
Camiguin Rep. Xavier Romualdo's wife Ria Chan Romualdo looked like a breath of fresh air in her lavender frock. Her dress featured peplum details to give her shape and even paired it with pumps of the same hue.
Cong. Christopher Co's daughter Claudine modernized the terno by wearing separates. Her top featured black lace details while her skirt had a long slit to show
On the other hand, Claudine's sister wore a pink and lavender pair. Her top featured a high-low effect that cascaded up to the floor while her lavender trousers perfectly complemented the pastel color of her top.