For SONA 2020, women legislators will wear the ‘Araw’ brooch

Women legislators in the House of Representatives are expected to wear a special accessory as they attend the President’s State of the Nation Address on Monday.

According to Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimboo, the "Araw" brooch was created by the Philippine Fashion Coalition (PFC) and was designed by a young Filipino accessory brand that works with various Gawad Kalinga communities.

The lawmaker said it will be worn as a way of showing support for Filipino fashion designers.

 

 

 

 

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The "Araw" brooch, which takes the shape of a half-sun, is made of indigenous fabric and comes in blue and ivory versions.

According to the PFC, “It symbolizes confidence despite challenges, profound wisdom, stability, and unity."

"Indigenous Inabel fabric is also incorporated into the traditional eight sun rays as the Philippine flag, but interpreted in a half-sun symbol that is meant to show that we are always collaborative and become relevant when complemented and made part of the story, and succeedingly, history,” it added.

The PFC also said the blue version "reflects and represents the deep waters surrounding our thousands of Philippine islands.”

Deputy Speaker Baby Arenas, the president of the Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc., said the female legislators hope to make this year’s SONA “memorable and relevant by the simple gesture of wearing the Araw Brooch.”

“I hope that the women legislators are inspired to continue working for the nation’s swift recovery and our kababayans are reminded not to lose hope and continue praying for our nation. God bless the Philippines,” she added. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News