This year has been, for me, a time of debunking all the myths I have had about our culture and heritage. Eye-opening and thought-provoking, to say the least. Early this year, we broke down the myth ...

Imagine we’re at a formal event, and dozens of beautiful Filipinas are clad in ternos — some with intricate embroidery, some incorporating local weaves, all as colorful as butterflies flitting about ...

Paying homage to her Filipina heritage, Joy Barcoma’s dramatic interpretation of the traditional Filipiniana terno secured her as one of the Best in Philippine Terno winners at the Miss Earth 2025 ...

The Philippine terno, alas, has died a thousand deaths. It used to be proudly worn by Filipino women during milestones in their lives, as well as to dressy affairs, birthdays and Sunday Mass.

The terno has come a long way from its origins. Once a symbol of tradition, it is now a canvas for bold, modern self-expression. Today’s top designers are reimagining the national dress with edge, ...

In a video shown during the pageant's preliminary competition Thursday evening, Medina said, "The terno was actually invented by our former first lady, Imelda Marcos. She invented these butterfly ...