‘QUARANTINE WEDDING’. Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista (left) shares light moments with two of the five couple he wed during 'face mask' ceremonies in front of the city hall on Wednesday (May 27, 2020). During the wedding rites, health protocols were properly observed. (Photo courtesy of Kidapawan CIO)
COTABATO CITY – In simple civil rites dubbed as "face mask wedding," Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista solemnized the marriage of five couples in front of the City Hall here Wednesday.
Evangelista wed the couples amid the general community quarantine status due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) here, where the grooms and the brides blew kisses in the air instead of the traditional “kiss the bride” moment.
The mayor reminded the couple they have entered into a “lifetime contract” that must not be breached by either party after they signed the document legalizing their marriage.
The couples are identified as Roque Orillanes and Ailyn Madriñan; Eldie Bucio and Ivy Rose Gadat; Lyndon Arombo and Emmalyn Leong; Roel Sibate and Genevieve Mejio; and Nyl John Dano and Shaira Magallanes. They are all residents of the city.
“Safe physical distancing, wearing of face masks and washing of hands using alcohol, soap, and sanitizer were observed before the couples, sponsors and their guests were allowed entry at the venue,” Evangelista said.
After the wedding, the mayor handed each of the pairs an undetermined amount of cash assistance. (PNA)
