98 couples tie the knot in DdO’s Kasalan ng Bayan 2023

A total of 98 couples said their “I do” and chose to navigate the path of life together during the Kasalan Ng Bayan 2023 at Zubiri Gym, Capitol Complex, June 28.
The Provincial Government of Davao de Oro hosted the event with the theme “Road to Forever, The Gworks Way”.

Judge Cresenciana DC. Cruz, the Administering Officer, emphasized that marriage is a lifetime commitment and “ito ay no return, no exchange…the marriage of two people is always a serious and solemn event.”

Cruz stressed that, under the law, the wife can choose whether or not to use the husband’s surname after their marriage.

“Wala pong batas na nagsasabi na ang babaeng minyu kinahanglan gamitin ang surname o apilyedo sa bana, kayong mga babae pwedeng hindi nyu gamitin ang apilyedo sa inyung bana…kahit na hindi ninyu gamitin of course married inyung status,” she said.

She also pointed out that the event was a product of the provincial government’s love and commitment to its people, which is true to the government slogan “Government works”.

“Gusto ko ding ipaalam, alam ko nafe-feel nyo yun kung gaano kayo kamahal ng ating probinsya, kung gaano kayo ka importante sa kanila”, she added.

Meanwhile, Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga expressed gratitude for everyone’s efforts toward the event’s success. She congratulated the newlyweds and hoped for a prosperous and bright future for them.

“Unta kanunay ninyung hinuklugan… basta naa ang gugma apil gyud diha ang bahandi ug kalampusan. So maghigugmaay lang ta sa tanang panahon arun dagko kaayung kadaugan nga maangkon sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka pamilya ug sa tibuok pamilya sa Davao de Oro” Gov. Gonzaga highlighted.

Further, Pastor Sabado Ombelayan administered the prayer/blessing and shared the word of God with the newlyweds, reminding them to take care of their relationship.

After the mass wedding, each couple brought home with them a wedding cake, a grocery package, and a P1,000 cash gift from the provincial government. (Jaynus Fernandez, Photos by A. Dayao)