San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora officiates the annual Valentine’s Day mass wedding. —Photo from the San Juan City government
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 59 couples exchanged vows during the annual San Juan “Kasalang Panlungsod” (city wedding) on Friday, Valentine’s Day, at the San Juan Gymnasium. Mayor Francis Zamora officiated the mass wedding which included three elderly couples who are nearing their golden years.
no deposit real money slotsJoining the momentous occasion were San Juan’s first lady, Keri Zamora, Rep. Bel Zamora, Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili, city councilors, and representatives from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO LTO: Attach license plates upon release or face penalty NEWSINFO NBI urged to probe Duterte’s joke on killing 15 senators NEWSINFO SSS eyes interest rate cuts for salary, calamity loans“San Juan City’s annual Kasalang Panlungsod is our way of supporting every San Juaneño couple in their journey of love and commitment. It is the thrust of the Local Government of San Juan to strengthen San Juaneño families because I believe that a strong family is the foundation of a strong society,” Mayor Zamora said.
The mayor, who has been married to Keri Zamora for 23 years, emphasized the importance of love, unity, and commitment in building lasting relationships.
Article continues after this advertisementAs part of the celebration, each couple received a wedding cake, a bouquet for the bride, a festive wedding reception, and P5,000. They will also get a framed photo of themselves with San Juan City officials.
The annual Valentine’s Day event is part of Makabagong San Juan’s commitment to strengthening the family.
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