By AARON FAVILA and HARUKA NUGA
MALOLOS, Philippines (AP) — Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar have been decided to stroll down the aisle on their wedding ceremony day. Even when it meant strolling down a flooded one.
On Tuesday, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines flooded as a result of heavy rain. Hurricane Whipa had intensified seasonal monsoon rains within the Philippines, bringing widespread flooding.
The couple anticipated the chance of flooding, however as an alternative of letting the climate dampen the temper, they determined to push via, as all marriages have their challenges.
“We just mustered enough courage,” stated Verdillo. “We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will more sacrifices if we don’t push through today.”
Aguilar waded down the aisle along with her white costume and wedding ceremony prepare floating behind her via waters virtually as much as her knees. On the altar, Verdillo was ready to obtain her whereas sporting an embroidered shirt known as a Barong Tagalog, worn throughout particular events.
Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding ceremony in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Bride Jamaica Agular walks down the aisle throughout her wedding ceremony on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding ceremony in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
A marriage visitor holds a flower throughout a marriage on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Marriage ceremony visitors stroll contained in the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Visitors depart their footwear on a pew throughout a marriage on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Jade Rick Verdillo proper, and Jamaica sit for his or her wedding ceremony ceremony on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Bridemaids attend a marriage ceremony on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Visitors attend a marriage on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Bride Jamaica Aguilar, left, arranges her robe beside barefoot groom Jade Rick Verdillo, second from proper, throughout their wedding ceremony on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Visitors attend a marriage on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Groomsmen and visitors stand knee deep in floodwaters sporting the normal barong tagalog at Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo proper, and Jamaica stroll hand in hand throughout their wedding ceremony on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo, middle, and Jamaica pose with a kiss as visitors cheer on the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
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Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding ceremony in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photograph/Aaron Favila)
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The newlyweds have been collectively for 10 years. The groom stated, “I feel that challenges won’t be over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we’ve overcome.”
Regardless of the turbulent climate, some household and pals made it to the marriage.
“You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,” stated Jiggo Santos, a marriage visitor. “It’s an extraordinary wedding.”
Initially Printed: July 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM PDT
