Bong Revilla, Lani Mercado arrive at Senate's opening session ahead of SONA 2024

Senator Bong Revilla and Cavite 2nd District Representative Lani Mercado-Revilla have arrived at the Third Regular Session of the 19th Congress on Monday morning, ahead of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Sen. Bong wore a classic Filipino barong, whereas Rep. Lani wore a Filipiniana with pina fabric and pink and green floral details. The dress also had a teal layer underneath the tan pina fabric.

President Marcos is set to deliver his third SONA on Monday afternoon.

Some of the current pressing issues include the rising conflict in the West Philippine Sea against global superpower China, which has prompted Manila to lodge diplomatic protests against Beijing, and officials from both countries to hold a bilateral meeting to manage the ongoing disputes in the region.

Prior to this, the Revilla couple attended the GMA Gala in Pasay City on Saturday.

Senator Bong Revilla and Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla arrive for the Senate’s opening of session. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/MJxPYuFDbB

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