MANILA, (PIA) — A hundred couples from Malabon City tied the knot in a grand mass wedding ceremony officiated by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Sunday.
The event, dubbed “Kasalang Bayan 2024: Kakampi Habambuhay,” was held at the Malabon Sports Complex and aimed to help couples who want to get married but face financial constraints.
(Photo courtesy: Mayor Jeannie Sandoval Facebook page)
“Ang kasal ay isang seremonya kung saan nagkakasundo ang dalawang puso na magsama habangbuhay. Ito ay sagrado at nararapat na pahalagahan,” Mayor Jeannie said in her address to the newlyweds.
“Sa mga ikakasal ngayon, congratulations sa inyo! Nawa’y maging masaya kayo sa inyong pagsasama at punuin ninyo ito ng pagmamahal, pag-unawa, katapatan, at tiwala sa isa’t isa,” she added.
This marks the second mass wedding conducted by the local government. Last year, 105 couples were united in marriage during the city’s Kasalang Bayan event.
The couples exchanged vows in front of their families and friends, who served as witnesses.
They celebrated by sharing cakes, dining together, and enjoying a glass of wine, symbolizing their commitment, love, and trust. Each couple also received a cash gift of P5,000 from the local government.
The event featured a performance by Joey, the vocalist of the band Side A, who serenaded the newlyweds. The ceremony concluded with a fireworks display outside the venue.
(Photo courtesy: Mayor Jeannie Sandoval Facebook page)
In attendance were City Administrator Dr. Alexander Rosete, Malabon’s First Gentleman Cong. Ricky Sandoval, city councilors, department heads, employees who served as committee members, and the couples’ families.
Mayor Sandoval pledged ongoing support for the newly married couples as they embark on their new journey together.
“Ating nasaksihan ang pag-iisang dibdib ng 100 magkasintahan sa Malabon. Ito ay naisagawa upang magbigay ng saya sa kanila, dahil alam nating matagal na nilang hinihintay ito na siyang magmamarka ng bagong landas na kanilang tatahakin ng sabay bilang mag-asawa,” Mayor Jeannie said.
“Nawa ay ipagpatuloy at mas mahalin, at piliin niyo ang inyong asawa araw-araw at kahit ano mang pagsubok ang dumating sa inyong buhay,” she added.
City Administrator Dr. Rosete echoed the mayor’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the commitment the couples have made.
“Ang kasal ay isang paalala na inyong pinili ang inyong magiging asawa na makakasama niyo sa hirap at ginhawa. Ito ay hindi isang laro kundi isang magandang simula sa patuloy na pagbabago at magandang buhay para sa inyo ng magkasama,” Rosete said.
“Congratulations sa mga bagong kasal! Sa pamumuno ng ating kagalanggalang na Mayor Jeannie Sandoval ay makakaasa kayo na patuloy tayong susuporta sa mga bagong kasal, kung ano man ang kanilang pangangailangan na makakatulong na mas mapabuti pa ang kanilang buhay at pagsasama,” he added.
The event was a heartwarming reminder of the community’s commitment to support love and unity among its residents. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
