During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines (over 300 years from 1561-1889) the barong Tagalog was required by the Spanish government for Filipinos (Indios) to be worn at most times to show the difference between the rich and the poor.
During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines (over 300 years from 1561-1889) the barong Tagalog was required by the Spanish government for Filipinos (Indios) to be worn at most times to show the difference between the rich and the poor.