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Senator Imee Marcos showed off her tribal outfit, which she described as "tunay na Filipiniana," as she attends the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24.
In photos released by her office, the presidential sister showed off the tribal outfit personally gifted to her by the Igorot during a previous visit.
"Bilang isang Lagunawa o “Anak ng Kalinga”, pinili kong suotin ang kasuotan ng mga taga-Cordillera ngayong #SONA2023 bilang pagpupugay sa makulay na kultura ng ating mga ka-tribu," the statement read.
"Parte ng aking suot ngayong araw ay personal na binigay pa sa akin ng mga Igorot matapos ko silang dalawin at suportahan ang Gulay Revolution," it continued.
Imee also donned henna tattoos with designs such as the sun and moon.
"Maging ang mga tatu sa aking katawan ay may kahulugan katulad ng napili kong araw at buwan na sumisimbolo sa aking walang sawang pagserbisyo at dedikasyon sa pagtulong sa mga tao, at ang tuko sa aking braso ay sumisimbolo ng patuloy na pagbabago ng bawat isa at pagkakaroon ng imortal na paninindigan at kahalagahan sa lipunan," she continued.
Earlier, the senator wore a purple dress for the opening of the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress in the Senate.
According to her, she was inspired by her mother Imelda Marcos's previous outfits.