Barong tagalog

Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for centuries. That's why their national attire was formed under the influence of different cultures and got some of their features. US, Spain and Japan had the biggest impact on the traditional clothing of the Philippines. But nevertheless Filipino folk dress is very unique, authentic and even tribal, if we can say so.

We highlight our country’s rich heritage and anything inherently Filipino. This month we start off with our traditional men’s attire, the barong tagalog.

When was the last time you wore Filipiniana? For most, it might be at a formal event or at a Buwan ng Wika celebration at school. The opportunities to wear our national dress are usually limited because of how challenging it is to incorporate into everyday wear, not to mention the design and material often…

The Barong Tagalog, or simply barong as it is commonly referred to, is the traditional formal wear of Filipinos. In times of old, this was worn almost daily by men in the Philippines, particularly…

Over the weekend, I was collaborating with a fellow Inquirer contributor on an Independence Day article on fashion that's Filipino. Unfor...