QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Today, when Philippine legislators make their way on the red carpet to the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa to listen to President Bongbong Marcos’ second State of the Nation Address, spectators will notice something unusual.

All of them will be wearing a crocodile pin, courtesy of international clothing maker Lacoste. A total of 340 gold-plated lapel and chest pins was donated by the company to honor the members of the 19th Congress – 24 senators and 316 Representatives.

In Philippine Media, the Philippine Crocodile is often associated with corruption in government, specifically the Senate and the House of Representatives.