The Municipality of Samal under the leadership of Mayor Alex Acuzar sponsored Kasalang Bayan 2025 at the town hall on October 21.
Thirty eight couples tied the knot in a mass civil wedding ceremony organized by the local government. Mayor Acuzar wanted to help local couples get married at a little or no cost at all.
The “Ninongs” of the newlyweds are Mayor Acuzar, Gov. Joet Garcia represented in the ceremony by Board Member Popoy Del Rosario, and First District Congressman Tony Roman. The couples received marriage certificates and tokens from the Samal local government.
In his message, Cong. Roman commended the event as celebration of love and wished all newly married couples lasting unity. Board Member Del Rosario assured continued support from the provincial government for programs that strengthen Bataeno families. Vice Mayor Ronie Ortiguerra also attended the ceremony.