By Tagum City Information OfficeThe Local Government Unit of Tagum City through the Civil Registrar’s Office in partnership with the United Restaurant and Hotel Owners, Managers Executive in Tagum City (UR HOME TC), City of Tagum Tourism Office and 3G Eventologists Management joined forces for the pursuance of the event which made history as this is the first time that a “Kasalang Bayan” was held inside a mall of which 36 couples officially tied the knot held at the Atrium of the Gaisano Mall of Tagum last June 28, 2012, as one of the activities of the “Kasalang Tagumeño,” a bridal fair and exhibition.
“KasalangTagumeño” which is now on its 3rd year, is an event that converges key players in hotels and restaurants and wedding planners in one setting for free consultations as well as providing a venue for Tagumeños for a one-stop-shop in preparing wedding celebrations.
City of Tagum Mayor Rey T.Uy, upon the powers vested on him by the government, officially pronounced the couples husbands and wives to whom he addressed a resounding challenge.
In his speech, the local chief executive highlighted the ups and downs of marriage life as well as emphasizing responsible parenthood that would create a stable family for a much stronger community.
Gowns and barongs worn by the newly-weds were lent for free from the sponsoring boutiques in town. They were also given free accommodation with a meal by the hotels in Tagum as part of a gift from the organizers.
LGU Tagum is quarterly pursuing this kind of service to Tagumeños, especially unmarried couples and is anchored on the goal of minimizing the number of illegitimate children in Tagum.
First Lady Alma Uy, who also sits as the President of the City of Tagum Tourism Council also attended the event and had personally given gifts to the newly-wed couples.
The couples only spent for their wedding for Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) that cost P150 pesos at the Civil Registrar’s Office. Louie Jay Losaria CIO Tagum
