And the reason for choosing Mr. Espina to costume the ballet: “Who can make a fantasy world of Filipiniana? Jor-el is one of those. He’s very, very evocative.” As it turns out, Mr. Espina — famous for ...

Filipiniana has come a long way. Traditional Filipino wear is now not limited to barong and terno featuring the familiar butterfly sleeves. New designers are now making modern Filipiniana like ...