In her State of the Nation Address (SONA) appearance, Senator Grace Poe wore a Filipino terno reflecting her optimism as she capped 12 years of serving the people as a legislator.
Poe walked the red carpet in a one-piece white silk crepe terno designed by Filipino fashion master Paul Cabral.
The gown featured a small semi-bias skirt that flows, and two-tone beadworks of gold and silver minute bugle beads inspired by leaves.
During the opening of session in the Senate, the veteran legislator wore another Cabral couture of simple sheath white silk crepe dress cut in the hips with piña fabric combination on top detailed with different types of vintage lace.
“Over the past 12 years, we have seen the resilience, goodness and hope of the Filipinos.
“Over the past 12 years, we have seen the resilience, goodness and hope of the Filipinos. We are grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve,” said the seasoned lawmaker whose term as senator will end in June 2025.
“There will always be work to do,” she stressed.
