Last year when the Civil Service Commission ordered that government employees wear Filipiniana- or ASEAN-inspired outfits every Monday, I've been seeing a lot of variations to the traditional Barongs (both for males and females). Apart from the polo-jacket style as worn by BBM, there are also literally jackets with waist-band and cuffs with clearly Barong-style embroidery and color. And there are now even "suit-Barongs", perfect for cold climates (I wish I had one when I graduated in early spring).