LOOK: Vice Ganda wears statement gown to ball

• Vice Ganda was probably one of the most-talked-about stars at the recently concluded Mega fashion ball at City of Dreams Manila.
• He was seen wearing a statement gown created by designer John Herrera.
• Behind the gown, a hashtag “Pray for Marawi” could be read.
• According to Vice, the outfit was very special to him.
• He explained that he wore the gown to influence the millennials to become more aware about the current social issues.

Vice Ganda stunned the press with his statement gown at the Mega Millennial Ball on June 12.

The gown was created by Filipino designer John Herrera. Behind it, a huge hashtag could be read as “Pray for Marawi,” in connection with the ongoing siege in Marawi City.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News’ Gretchen Fullido, the “Gandang Gabi, Vice!” host said the outfit is very special to him because embellished in it are words depicting the country’s social issues.

He explained, “Sayang kasi ‘yung pagkakataon lalo na ngayon na ang mga guest ay mostly millennials. Ang laki ng influence ng millennials sa social media. Mas magandang dapat ipaalam ko din sa kanila kung ano ang dapat talagang pinag-uusapan, kung ano ang mga relevant na issues.”

He also added: “Mas magandang nagagamit din ang mga ganitong pagkakataon para mas maging aware tayo sa mga nangyayari.”

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Last month, the phrase became one of the most used hashtags on Twitter Philippines when members Maute group suddenly terrorized Marawi City.

The attack has led to an ongoing clash with Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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