MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Ex-Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo was invited to attend her arch rival President Bongbong Marcos’ second State of the National Address. She declined.

The Adobo Chronicles reached out to Robredo and we asked her what the real reason was for saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.”

“The invitation said that the required attire for the event was ‘formal Filipiniana,’ she said, “but I wanted to wear my samurai costume to the red carpet cuz I think I look stunning in it. But the SONA organizers said no.”

Well, too bad Robredo wasn’t invited to the 2023 GMA Gala where there were no restrictions on what to wear. Robredo would have outshine Kapuso actress Heart Evangelista who wore a cocktail dress (see previous Adobo Chronicles story).