About 46 couples exchanged “I do’s” in front of City Mayor John Geesnell Yap II as the solemnizing officer during the annual free mass civil mass wedding conducted by the local government unit (LGU) of Tagbilaran.
The date, 2-22-22, held a significant meaning for the couples as they got married in front of Mayor Yap at the Saulog Gymnasium.
Mayor Yap was assisted by the Local Civil Registry (LCR) Office Head, Jubelyn Pulgarinas.
“May this union strengthen your love towards one another, Husbands, I challenge you to be a responsible provider to your families and nurture your wives into the person she is supposed to be. Lastly, be a role model to your children,” Mayor Yap said.
Each couple was provided with a rice cooker, a bottle of wine, 2-layered wedding cake, bouquet, corsage, and hair and make-up. The bridal gown, veil, barong, and slacks were also provided for free.
Principal sponsors First Lady Jane Yap and City Councilor Adam Relson Jala, gave 1 sack of rice to each couple.
Moreover, wedding snacks, good for 10, were given to each couple’s guests.
Only fully vaccinated couples were given slots. All couples were required to wear a face mask and observe physical distancing during the ceremony.
This initiative is pursuant to Proclamation 682 which declares the month of February of every year as Civil Registration Month. The l LCR in each LGU is mandated by Republic Act 10625 to carry out, to enforce, and to administer civil registration functions in the country. The celebration of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Month enhances public awareness on the importance of civil registry documents. Civil Registry is the mandatory recording of permanent records of vital events in the life of a person such as birth, marriage, and death.