Tag: barong Tagalog

President Duterte slams critics of his attire during ASEAN Summit, says “I dress for comfort, not to impress”

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte reacted to comments about his attire during the 31st ASEAN Summit, where many took notice of his wrinkled Barong Tagalog with sleeves folded up to his elbows. “I dress to be comfortable not to impress anyone,” the President said. The statement was made after many netizens criticized the President’s wrinkled barong with folded sleeves during the 31st ASEAN Summit that was held in Pasay City last […]

Look: US President Trump in Barong Tagalog at the ASEAN gala dinner

  (Eagle News) — US President Donald Trump arrived at the ASEAN gala dinner wearing the special barong Tagalog specially made by the Filipino designer Albert Andrada for the ASEAN leaders and heads of dialogue partner countries of the ASEAN. The specially designed pina barongs for the ASEAN gala dinner have intricate embroidery and front and cuff buttons featuring the ASEAN logo