ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo’s beautifully structured modern Filipiniana dress by Rajo Laurel—crafted from exquisitely textured and pleated indigenous fabric—could have been a major slay for The Manila Times Lifestyle, if only the look were judged from the neckline to the hem.

Madam Representative, respectfully, the call for toned-down SONA dressing can include hairstyles, too, you know. Nude pumps would likewise have earned extra points by complementing the elegant neutral dress, instead of creating the stark contrast of black footwear.

The dress itself is a slay. Sadly, the overall styling makes this a miss. 

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The Manila Times SONA 2026 Fashion Verdict: Slay, Mid or Miss?