MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine flag takes center stage on Team Philippines’ attire for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Filipino athletes will wear the “Malaya” Barong by Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran, which incorporates the colors and rays of the Philippine flag along with piña jusi, Baybayin and Kalinga-inspired patterns. READ: Team Philippines ‘dreams big,’ targets 8 golds in Asian Games 2026 “For those who carry our flag, we create something that carries our story,” Libiran said in a Facebook post. “May our athletes wear it with pride, and carry it with courage. The barong is paired […]...

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