MANILA, Philippines — Not to be outdone by their Olympic counterparts, the country's standard-bearers will be parading in ethnic-inspired uniforms and dresses designed by no less than celebrated 'Weave Artiste' and fashion designer Ditta Sandico during the 17th Paralympic Games opening ceremony at the iconic Place de Concorde and Champs Elysees on August 29 in Paris, France.

The Philippine Paralympic Committee commissioned Sandico to conceive the one-of-a-kind costumes that campaigners Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, swimmers Ernie Gawilan and Angel Mae Otom, archer Agustina Bantiloc and taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin will wear for the inaugural outdoor rites of the global sports showcase for physically-challenged athletes.