Why Leni Robredo Declined Invitation To Attend President Marcos’ State Of The Nation Address

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).

GMA Gala 2023: Heart Evangelista Stuns In A Cocktail Dress!

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The 2023 GMA Gala didn’t disappoint fashion critics as top celebrities paraded their designer long gowns in a ostentatious display of glam and glitter.

But Kapuso actress (Mrs. Chiz Escudero) Heart Evangelista was courageously different: she was stunning in a cocktail dress.

(The modern definition of cocktail dress has come to mean a shorter, above-the-knee style dress. It’s sophisticated yet ‘party ready’ whilst bridging the gap between day and night.)

Evangelista turned heads as she made a grand entrance wearing Maison Schiaparelli Courture and Bulgari High Jewelry.

The Adobo Chronicles caught up with the actress at the end of the red carpet and we asked her what the inspiration behind her gown was.

“I love to drink cocktails,” she said, “and among my favorites are alcoholic mixed drinks that come with those cute mini-parasols. I specifically like Piña Colada, Mai Tai, Blue Hawaii and Margarita.”

Let’s all drink to that!

Jessica Soho, Vice Ganda Kiss And Make Up At GMA Gala!

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – It’s been ten years since that fateful live concert of Vice Ganda where she mocked broadcast journalist Jessica Soho because of her weight. The two have not met in person since then.

Well, both finally were in the same event and venue the other day — the GMA Gala: Soho a mainstay with the network and Vice of ABS-CBN a gate crasher.

The two kissed and made up.

They each kissed their respective colleagues and they were both fully made up.

All’s well that ends well.