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Sona outfits with derogatory words, political messages banned – House
Guests attending President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22 will be prohibited from wearing outfits with protest or derogatory designs, according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco.
Velasco emphasized that SONA is a formal event and not a day for expressing protests, stating that attendees will be asked to change or be barred from entry if their attire violates the dress code.
While illustrations celebrating Philippine culture are permitted, those with explicit protest slogans or caricatures of personalities will be disallowed.
Attendees whose outfits are deemed inappropriate will be politely asked to change before being allowed to enter the plenary hall.
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro stated that the ban violates freedom of expression and that the Makabayan bloc will still wear clothes reflecting the people's grievances.
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