MANILA, Philippines — Hours before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon, senators opened the third regular session of the 19th Congress in style.

Spectators eagerly awaited the politicians and their spouses' attire for the historical occasion, watching from the stands, on television, and on social media.

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