February 21, 2023 – The City Government of Balanga brought back “Kasalang Bayan,” an annual mass wedding ceremony offered for free to all the residents of Balanga.

Held at Emiliana Hall, sixty-three (63) couples tie the knot before Mayor Francis Anthony S. Garcia, who officiated the wedding ceremony.

By way of sharing, Mayor Garcia advised the new couples on how to keep a healthy and happy relationship. He also assured them of the local government’s strong support in creating a safe and healthy environment for the family that they will make in the future. 

Meanwhile, Mayor Garcia’s wife, Mayora Raquel, highlighted the strong commitment that comes with marriage. Because the relationship has leveled up, it is important that they take the initiative to better themselves for their partners.

The meaningful ceremony included the signing of the Marriage Certificate, slicing of wedding cakes, and wine toasting to the bride and groom. Three couples also shared their love stories.

Messages of support and congratulations were given by Chairperson on Committee on Women, Children, Family, Senior Citizen, Persons with Disability and Social Welfare Hon. Ma. Liza Vasquez, ABC President Hon. Ernesto Nisay, select Barangay Captains, and PSA Statistics Specialist Mr. Richard Guevara. From their messages, they reiterated one thing – to put God in the center of the relationship.

This special occasion was also witnessed by select Sangguniang Panlungsod members who represented Vice-Mayor Vianca Lita V. Gozon, hand-picked city department heads, and the couples’ families and sponsors.

To end the program, Local Civil Registry Office head Ms. Marilyn Cruz shared that a prosperous community starts within the family. She hopes that the new couples will build a relationship that lasts for a lifetime.

The event was successfully conducted through the efforts of the Local Civil Registry Office.