Heart Evangelista, Chiz Escudero, children arrive at Batasang Pambansa
Heart donned a white Filipiniana with folded details and carried a gold clutch. Meanwhile, Chiz and Quino were in classic Barong Tagalog and black trousers, whereas Chesi was in a pink Filipiniana.
Prior to arriving at Batasang Pambansa, Heart attended the Opening of the 20th Congress at the Senate of the Philippines in a Michael Leyva modernized barong top and woven Filipiniana skirt.
President Marcos is set to give updates about the state of the Philippines in his fourth SONA happening this afternoon.
There are no staged ceremonies or photo setups in the red carpet area amid the weather systems affecting the country.
—Nika Roque/Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
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