Filipiniana x Obra: Contemporary Philippine Garments Inspired by 20th-Century Filipino Artists

The CCP's Ternocon programme brings its 2025 cohort to the Mall of Asia atrium, showing ternos, balintawak and kimona reworked by the competition's winners and finalists alongside pieces from mentors such as Ezra Santos, Rhett Eala and Lulu Tan Gan. Each garment takes its cue from a 20th-century Filipino master painter, so the exhibition functions as much as an argument about national dress as a fashion display. It is a design-literate look at how the terno keeps evolving as contemporary clothing rather than costume, and a useful primer for anyone wanting context on Philippine style. Admission is free and the run ends 12 June, with daily hours from 10am to 10pm, so it works as a short detour or a stop with visiting family.