Monday, February 16, 2009

Maitum Valentine's Day

MAITUM, Sarangani (February 16, 2009) – Gelacio Luage, 73, and wife Purificacion, 71, married for 54 years, are the oldest among the 94 couples who join the Valentine's Day celebration in Maitum. The 94 couples feasted on cake and wine together after renewing their marriage vows. Husbands serenaded their wives while giving them roses.Church lay worker Ruben Balanag says celebration of the Heart's Day becomes more meaningful because they celebrate it with God. This is the first time this kind of celebration was done in Maitum. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos)

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