Team Philippines parades in Francis Libiran 'Malaya' barong at 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony

Manila Times - Sep 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines was formally seen during the parade of nations at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The national delegation wore "Malaya," a modern Barong Tagalog designed by fashion designer Francis Libiran. Leading the march for Team Philippines were Paris Olympics boxing bronze medalist Aira Villegas and weightlifter Ian Delos Santos as flag bearers. TMT

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