Married couples must maintain the dignity of a Filipino family by having a close relationship with each other, children and relatives because it is the foundation of a model community. This was the admonition of Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia who officiated the ceremonies for Holy Matrimony on Wednesday morning’s Kasalang Bayan”, February 14, being Valentines Day and at the same time, Ash Wednesday held at the Emiliana Hall.

The mayor emphasized the importance of education among the couples who he said should raise their children to become good citizens of the community. “Kelangan mabigyan natin sila ng magandang edukasyon kung kaya’t meron pong programa ang ating syudad sa scholarship sa pamamagitan ng Balanga City scholarship program sa pakikipagtulungan ng provincial government,” he added.

Mayor Francis told the newly-wed couples to resolve a petty quarrel among them “para hindi na tumagal, para sa maayos na pagsasama.”

The simple but meaningful mass wedding ceremony was witnessed by members of Ssngguniang Panlungsod, department heads, and barangay captains. The city government may hold another Kasalang Bayan in October, this year.I

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