Cryptic crossword clue
Plain Philippine president shortened ceremonial canopy 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BALDAQUIN

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The straight part
We know that "ceremonial canopy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ceremonial canopy = baldaquin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BALDAQUIN mean?

BALDAQUIN noun
  1. A kind of embroidered material with gold thread-work.
  2. A fine canopy of silk, erected over shrines, thrones, etc.

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