Monday, July 25, 2022

Cultural Identity on the National Stage: VP Duterte Dons Tribal Attire at SONA 2022




Photo by @JohnsonManabat (twitter)





Quezon City, NCR — July 25, 2022 — Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio made a strong cultural and political statement at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2022 by wearing a traditional Bagobo Tagabawa dress on the red carpet of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s first SONA.

The Vice President's attire, a striking representation of Mindanao’s indigenous heritage, was borrowed from Bae Sheirelle Anino, the Deputy Mayor of the Tagabawa tribe in Davao City. The choice to wear an authentic tribal dress underscored Duterte's deep connection to Mindanao’s indigenous communities and her continued commitment to representing and uplifting the voices of marginalized sectors.


Vice President Sara Duterte with brother Paolo Duterte,
Davao City 1st District Representative | Photo:
 Pulong Fb.


Photo: Paolo Duterte | Facebook

The Bagobo Tagabawa attire worn by Vice President Duterte was carefully crafted and rich in cultural symbolism, reflecting the vibrant history and identity of one of Mindanao’s most respected ethnolinguistic groups. Her decision to highlight indigenous culture on a national stage sent a powerful message about unity in diversity and the importance of cultural preservation.


PBA Partylist Representative, Atty. Migs Nograles
with VP Sara | Photo: Atty. Migs Nograles Fb




As both the second highest official in the country and head of the Department of Education, Duterte's appearance in indigenous regalia also carried significance in her role as an advocate for inclusive and culturally responsive education. Her participation at the SONA red carpet served not only as a personal expression of pride in her roots but also as a public endorsement of indigenous identity and recognition in the broader narrative of national development.


The 2022 SONA, held at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, marked President Marcos Jr.’s first address to the nation following his inauguration. VP Duterte’s symbolic gesture through her attire added a layer of cultural depth and regional representation to the annual political event, which traditionally draws the country’s top leaders, diplomats, and key stakeholders.

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