Saturday, December 18, 2021

Tony & Sol, 30th Pearl Wedding Anniversary, Thanksgiving Celebration, The Renewal of Vows!

Our Pearl Wedding Thanksgiving Day!
December 18, 2021
Saturday, 4:30 AM (Misa De Gallo)

Our 30th Pearl Wedding Anniversary, Thanksgiving Day!

30 years multiplied by 365 equals the number of days we've been married, 
that's 10,950 days.

Our Family Picture with Fr. Regie!

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Our sincerest appreciation to
Rev. Fr. Reginald Rivera Malicdem
(Rector of Manila Cathedral)

This milestone anniversary is a perfect opportunity for us to vow renewals as we both recommit to a life together. 

Renewing our vows can be a powerful way to reinforce to each other and our family how despite everything, we still want to stand side by side and celebrate our love surviving. Our vow renewals can symbolize a clean slate to start again and how we choose to shape our future together against all odds.

After 30 years of marriage and the ups and downs we’ve both gone through, our relationship has taken multiple different paths, and I feel the need to declare a different set of commitments to each other. Certain vows we made the first time around might not be so relevant to both of us now. That could be because we have different priorities in life now and as we’ve both grown together as a couple, we both deem new aspects of our love and commitment more important. Creating a new set of vows for different stages of our lives and our relationship can be a wonderful way to embrace the changes we’ve gone through but reinforces that no matter what our love has remained strong.

What more can I think of about romantic gestures, since it's Pandemic time. Our love for each other runs so deep that I wish to shout it to the world and celebrate the fact that we would make that commitment repeatedly in a heartbeat.

The 30th Anniversary is known as the Pearl Anniversary because, historically, wives celebrating their 30th Anniversary were presented with pearls. Natural pearls are beautiful but scarcely found jewels, which is precisely why they were first associated with the 30th Anniversary. Like pearls, couples who reach 30 years of marriage are relatively rare, and the giving of the pearl symbolizes the beauty and scarcity of such a wonderful union.

Tony and Sol
30th Pearl Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration
Renewal of Vows!


Throwback Photos!

Our Wedding Day!
December 18, 1991


Our 25th Wedding Anniversary!
December 18, 2016

An anniversary is a time to celebrate today’s moments of joy, and yesterday’s great memories, and share hopes for tomorrow. These have been the best years of our lives. I am so glad that we decided to tie the knot 30 years ago. You are my one and only husband, best friend, and the love of my life. I wouldn’t trade our marriage for anything in the world!


(Pagsasariwa ng mga pangako sa pag-iisang-dibdib)
Minamahal kong Tony and Sol, naririto kayo sa harap ng Diyos upang pasalamatan siya sa kanyang pagmamahal at katapatan sa inyo noong kanyang pag isahin ang inyong puso at buhay 30 taong na ang nakaraan. Sa inyong pag sasariwa ng mga pangako sa kasal, hilingin ninyo sa Diyos na patuloy nya kayong lingapin at subaybayan.


Tony and Sol
When you first joined hands and hearts in marriage 30 years ago, you did not know where life would take you.

You promised to love, honor and cherish one another through all things. Life has brought you wonderful blessings and difficult challenges over the years. But here you are today, having fulfilled the vows to love, honor, and cherish you each made on your wedding day. And with that God is smiling.

(Join your right hands)
As we celebrate here today, and as you reflect over all the years as husband and wife, do you now wish to reaffirm the vows you took 30 years ago?
(Tony & Sol - Yes, I Do)

Renewal of Vows
Tony, will you continue to have Sol as your wife
and continue to live in this happy and loving marriage?
Tony: Yes, I Do.

Tony, Do you reaffirm your love for Sol, and will you love,
honor and cherish her in sickness and in health,
for richer or poorer, for better or worse, and forsaking all others,
be faithful to her for as long as you both shall live?
Tony: Yes, I Do.

Sol, will you continue to have Tony as your husband and
continue to live in this happy and loving marriage?
Sol: Yes, I Do.

Do you reaffirm your love for Tony, and will you love,
honor and cherish him in sickness and in health,
for richer or poorer, for better or worse, and forsaking all others,
be faithful to him for as long as you both shall live?
Sol: Yes, I Do.

Since you intend to renew your vows in the covenant of Holy Matrimony,
join your right hands, and declare your consent before God and his Church.

May the Lord in His goodness strengthen your consent and fill you both with His blessings.

"What God has joined together, let no man put asunder."


Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem blesses the wedding rings as symbols of deep faith and peace.

Tony and Sol exchange them with a promise of unconditional love and fidelity.


Tony and Sol,
On your wedding day, you exchanged rings as a symbol of the never-ending circle
that symbolizes the eternal quality of God, unending strength, and unending love.

May you always wear your rings as a reminder of your wedding vows to each other, and your commitment to continuing to live in unity, love, and happiness.


Sol, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, love, loyalty, faithfulness, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


Tony, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, love, loyalty, faithfulness, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


Father Reggie: May Tony and Sol, be blessed with the guidance, strength, and direction to make their relationship grow and blossom in the years ahead.


Father Reggie gave me a priestly blessing and prayer for the sick.


PRONOUNCEMENT

Tony and Sol, today you have renewed the promises and vows
you made to each other on your wedding day.

You have symbolized the renewal of the marriage union by the joining of hands,
the taking of vows, and by exchanging of rings.

Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem's Blessings

It is with pleasure that I conclude the ceremony of renewing the vows of marriage that joined you and forever binds you as husband and wife.

Please celebrate this renewal of vows with a sign of affection.



Tony and Sol after 30 years

We have shared the joys, blessings, and challenges, of married life for 30 years.
And, today we reconfirm our commitment to working together to make our marriage grow and blossom in the years to come.

May this ceremony, renewing the vows we took to become husband and wife on our wedding day, remind us that despite the stresses inevitable in every life, our love, respect, trust, and understanding of each other will continue to increase our contentment and heighten our joy in living. Amen.


After we kissed, Father Reggie give us a big round of applause. 


After we renewed vows father Regie gave me the story of Saint Rita of Avila. It was an inspiring moment for me to hear such a kind story yet not easy to think about. Thank you so much, for the priestly blessing and prayer for my health. One precious moment turns out to be a miracle of faith. 

Rev. Fr. Reginald Rivero Malicdem
Rector of Manila Cathedral

A good husband/wife is a gift from God. 

18 Signs He’s the One Sent by God for You.
1. He speaks the words of God.
2. He practices what he speaks.
3. He doesn’t lie.
4. He doesn’t corrupt your good character.
5. He honors and respects you.
6. He is just and merciful.
7. He makes sacrifices.
8. He forgives you.
9. He gives you grace.
10. Love: He loves you.
11. Joy: He has a cheerful heart.
12. Peace: He is a man of peace.
13. Longsuffering: He is patient.
14. Gentleness: He is a true gentleman.
15. Goodness: He is a good man.
16. Faith: He is faithful.
17. Meekness: He can humble himself.
18. Temperance: He has self-control.




Monday, September 23, 2019

Andreij Turns 21



Keep Shining Son!

September 24, 2019

Keep shining son, you only turn 21 once. I hope that this day turns out to be more wonderful than you expected. Many years from now, you will look back to this birthday and remember that this is the birthday that you will finally face the world of reality. Welcome to the world of adults, and I pray you to like it here. It’s not always as cool as it sounds, but surely the best is yet to come. There’s a lot of wondering and second-guessing before finally succeeding. There’s a lot of tears before finally finding true love. And there’s a lot of trial and error before finding something that truly works. Still, being an adult gives you happiness like no other. I hope you have the time of your life!  

Mom and Dad's birthday prayer for you this year is for all your dreams and wishes to come true. Let God bless you always to be happy and healthy, and that you will never be afraid to take on the challenges of life. Being 21 means that you are ready to go out into the real world, armed with all the things you have learned in the past twenty years. It’s alright to feel lost and afraid. Mom and Dad felt the same way when we're your age. The important thing is that you overcome the fear and just try. Keep your big and beautiful dreams, the passion and determination to make them come true. Mom and Dad will always pray that your worries will remain small and that no matter where you are and no matter what you do, we will pray that you know somebody loves you. 

Mom and Dad will always be right here for you, our dearest child. We love you so much. We're honored and proud of you. Happy 21st birthday!

"The best is yet to come." Doujin

Monday, September 24, 2018

Andreij turns 20


Son, no matter how old you get, you'll always be our little prince. You are a wonderful son, thank you for always inspiring us and giving us the joy of your awesome achievements.

Thank you for letting us be the best parents we can be, just by being yourself, a wonderful, wonderful boy. We're so fortunate to have a fantastic son like you. You've always been a beacon of light for us. God gifts us the awesome vision to see you through in every step of your way to shine up perfectly to be an inspiration to the youth of our nation. In God's perfect time he will make all your wishes visible enough to get ready and be a more responsible young man. 

May every dream and wish you have, not only come true but also lead to an amazing future for you. Loving you, son is our greatest joy. You make it so easy. We've always been proud of you. Now more than ever, our hearts are bursting with pride, because you've grown into a remarkable person, so full of love, caring, and joy. We think the world of you and love you very much. Have the happiest birthday and an even happier, healthy future.

We love you as always, Daddy and Mommy.

Andreij 20th Birthday and his very big cake!
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Trio some Celebration!
Daddy Doujin, Doujin, Mulgold
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Sunday, August 26, 2018

60 Medals in 6 Decades Goes to Engr. Tony Albar "A Cause For a Celebration."

These past days, I am thinking a lot what more can I gift you on your special day, and that made me count the 60 Medals of everything you have been through in life.

God has blessed me with a loving husband and with our wonderful wunderkind son. You are the gentle wind that combs away our sorrows, the rain that washes me with multitudes of happiness and the sunshine that chases away the darkness. Seeing you beside me with each waking moment, chatting the night away until we fall asleep and holding my hand when life gets though. It is hard to imagine what life would be like without you. Let us stay awesome together, hand-in-hand, and we will emerge victorious as the perfect two.

May you achieve your lifelong dreams and be filled with love and care all days of your life. To this very day, you never seize to amaze me, I may not be as gorgeous when you married me at 24. I may not be as beautiful when we first had our child at 30. But one thing will remain unchanging and only ever be growing, that is all the love I have for you.

Your imperfections make you the perfect partner I could ever want and need for in my journey. You made me see life with great possibilities. We learned so much from each other and looking forward to learning more. Let us ride the tides of life together. As long as we have each other, we will pass through any storm, stronger and wiser than before.

Happy birthday, my darling sweetheart. I am looking forward to conquering more journeys with you. God bless and keep you as always.

Engr. Tony B. Albar
A wonderful man with a big heart for everyone.

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Twin celebration "Father and Son"




Let us stay awesome together,
hand-in-hand, and we will emerge victorious as the perfect two.




Sunday, September 24, 2017

2017 Victorious Andreij on his 19th Birthday

Another year adds to your age dear Son, you are unique and sincere, and there is nothing anyone could possibly do to change that. May you always know your worth and how incredibly precious you are. Always remember that Dad and Mom knew you well. No one can put you down because you are a good man.

Now you are older, and what an amazing person you’ve become. You have your own personality, your own thoughts and opinions, and your own sense of humor. You have your own interests, your own talents, and your own way of doing things. I celebrate your individuality and uniqueness and am so honored to be part of your life.

Be true to yourself always. There is no one else like you, so allow your uniqueness to shine through. You never need to change who you are for someone else. You are magnificent exactly as you are.

Live your own dreams. Figure out what makes you happy and pursue it. Follow a path of your own choosing not mine, not your dad’s, or anyone else’s. Your fulfillment is what I want, and it will come from following your dreams and living a life that has meaning and purpose for you.

Don’t be afraid to take risks. Take big, bold risks. You can accomplish great things by taking risks. Living life too cautiously and keeping the status quo will leave you with regrets. Get outside of your comfort zone and watch as that comfort zone expands. The more risks you take, the easier it becomes.

Love and accept yourself unconditionally. You will always have yourself even when friends come and go, so make it your best relationship. The way you treat yourself will show others how to treat you, so treat yourself like you would your own best friend. Be kind, respectful, and loving to yourself no matter what.

Know that we love you and we will always be there for you. No matter what, we’ve got your back. You are our victorious son and always will be. Love you as always, Daddy and Mommy.

Andreij and his Birthday cake on his 19th Birthday.

We love you for always, Daddy and Mommy.



Sunday, June 18, 2017

My Father


Dear Dad in heaven,

You've been one of the greatest person in the whole world. since the day that I was born you were there to support Mom. You were a proud daddy to me. Thank you for teaching me the values of life the importance of life. For teaching me about God.

I salute you for your big patience. I use it to discipline my son with love. No one is perfect so are we Dad. but you showed us that even your not perfect you can be the best Dad. I love you and I miss you "Tay" Until we meet again.

Happy Father's Day ♡♡♡

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Before I Was A Mom

Before I was a Mom
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. 
I brushed my hair and my teeth every day.

Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day. 
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. 
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. 
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that the bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests, or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.


Friday, April 7, 2017

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras

Today, April 7, 2017, is my Ate Suntz Birthday. She is 65 years old, she is very happy and proud to be 65 years old. Some say that turning 65 means you are a senior citizen, but there are some who need to listen, 65 is the age that you truly start to glisten. Age is nothing but a number as we tread along this path of life. There is no explanation of how time flies, the only thing I know is that the love I have for my sister never dies.

To my sister who is older than me, who help my parents and siblings to look and take care of me ever since I was a baby, I hope that you will see no one knows how old you really are, but I know that you are a bright and shining star. Keep your sense of style alive as today you are turning 65. I pray that all of God’s grace will come to you on your special day and all the days of your life.

I will always remember how much you love and value our family and me, especially in my younger years. I sweetly remember all the birthday treats you gift me for my birthday's and special achievements even up to this days. You are always present on my best days in life. We appreciate all your nice best self-gifts to us each time you had your celebration. Thank you for always making us part of your best achievement and special occasions, that is one of our family tradition that would always make our Parents proud of us. Your generosity becomes your best traits that you gift all of us ever since we were young, as the days go by, your generosity becomes our inspiration in life.

Thank you so much for helping our parents in sending us to good schools and much more, 14 members of the family is not so big because we have wonderful Ate's and Kuya's who took care of each other and all of us all these years.

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras
Certified Public Accountant of the Philippines (CPA)
Bachelor of Science major in Accountancy
Philippine College of Commerce (Presently PUP

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo
Our Lady of Loreto College High School
Stella Maris College Elementary
Saint Joseph School Kinder School

Our Family Picture (1966)
(16 years old Ate Suntz standing on the 2nd from the left, 1st row )

Life in Between
(YouTube Video)

The love between sisters is something that can’t be broken.
I will celebrate with you today by giving you this special token of prayer.

"Happy Birthday to my dearest awesome sister Ate Suntz."
A sister who is one of a kind in heart and mind.

(Photo was taken February 24, 2017, by Sol Albar)

Ate Suntz aka Julie Andrews
(YouTube Video)


Sunday, December 18, 2016

Tony & Sol 25th Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration, The Renewal Of Vows!

Our Silver Day Thanksgiving!
December 18, 2016, Sunday 10:00AM

Today is our 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary and all the details of our wedding day are still so clear tο me. We're always thankful to our God fοr all the years we have shared tοgether. We always have this dream in mind tο grow οld with each other.

Tοday as both οf us looks back with happiness and pride upοn the twenty-five (25) years that we've spent side by side. Through good times and bad times, we’ve always been here for one another and that will never change. So glad we found one another. How lucky we are to find each other, we're perfect for one another, someone we truly love to be with every day and continue to share our lives together forever.

We're always grateful for every moment that we share, all of our dreams we’ve seen cοme true, that makes this special silver day a happy one fοr both of us. May we always be reminded of our love for each other.

Our 25th Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Day!


Tony and Sol
25th Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration
Renewal of Vows!


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A Wedding is a start of togetherness, of walks in the rain, basking in the sunshine, sharing meals, caring for one another, and sensing the love that a marriage carries.

Throwback Photos!









Our wedding day here at The Manila Cathedral 25 years ago was the most perfect day of our life. We're glad to celebrate the memory of that day every year.


Apostolic Blessing from Vatican, Rome

Read more on my blog: Our Wedding Day!


December 18, 2016
The Manila Cathedral,
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Intramuros, Manila



Our wedding day here at The Manila Cathedral 25 years ago was the most perfect day of our life. We're glad to celebrate the memory of that day every year.



Our Family Portrait!

The Mass Entrance (Manila Cathedral)
By Rev. Fr. Reginald "Regie" R. Malicdem
Rector of Manila Cathedral
(YouTube Video)

The Homily (Manila Cathedral)
By Rev. Fr. Reginald "Regie" R. Malicdem
Rector of Manila Cathedral
(YouTube Video)

The Communion Rite (Manila Cathedral)
By Rev. Fr. Reginald "Regie" R. Malicdem
Rector of Manila Cathedral
(YouTube Video)

The Renewal of Vows (Manila Cathedral)
By Rev. Fr. Reginald "Regie" R. Malicdem
Rector of Manila Cathedral
(YouTube Video)


(Pagsasariwa ng mga pangako sa pag-iisang-dibdib)
Minamahal kong Tony and Sol, naririto kayo sa harap ng Diyos upang pasalamatan siya sa kanyang pagmamahal at katapatan sa inyo noong kanyang pag isahin ang inyong puso at buhay 25 taong na ang nakaraan. Sa inyong pag sasariwa ng mga pangako sa kasal, hilingin ninyo sa Diyos na patuloy nya kayong lingapin at subaybayan.



Tony and Sol
When you first joined hands and hearts in marriage 25 years ago, you did not know where life would take you.

You promised to love, honor and cherish one another through all things. Life has surely brought you both wonderful blessings and difficult challenges over the years. But here you are today, having fulfilled the vows to love, honor, and cherish you each made on your wedding day. And with that God is smiling.


(Join your right hands)
As we celebrate here today, and as you reflect back over all the years as husband and wife, do you now wish to reaffirm the vows you took 25years ago?
(Tony & Sol - Yes, I Do)


Renewal of Vows
Tony, will you continue to have Sol as your wife
and continue to live in this happy and loving marriage?
Tony: Yes, I Do.

Do you reaffirm your love for Sol, and will you love,
honor and cherish her in sickness and in health,
for richer or poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others,
be faithful to her for as long as you both shall live?
Tony: Yes, I Do.

Sol, will you continue to have Tony as your husband and
continue to live in this happy and loving marriage?
Sol: Yes, I Do.

Do you reaffirm your love for Tony, and will you love,
honor and cherish him in sickness and in health,
for richer or poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others,
be faithful to him for as long as you both shall live?
Sol: Yes, I Do.


Since it is your intention to renew your vows in the covenant of Holy Matrimony,
join your right hands, and declare your consent before God and his Church.

May the Lord in His goodness strengthen your consent and fill you both with His blessings.

"What God has joined together, let no man put asunder."


Tony and Sol,
On your wedding day, you exchanged rings as a symbol of the never-ending circle
that symbolizes the eternal quality of God, unending strength, and unending love.

May you always wear your rings as a reminder of your wedding vows to each other, and your commitment to continuing to live in unity, love, and happiness.


Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem blesses the wedding rings as symbols of deep faith and peace.

Tony and Sol exchange them with a promise of unconditional love and fidelity.


Sol, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, love, loyalty, faithfulness, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.


Tony, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, love, loyalty, faithfulness, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.


Father Reggie: May Tony and Sol, be blessed with the guidance, strength, and direction to make their relationship grow and blossom in the years ahead.
 

May their home be blessed with joy and happiness, prosperity and wellness, and may they strive together to make their hopes and dreams come true.


THE TRINITY AND HOLY SPOUSES

A family is a word used in heaven and earth.
The foundation of the family must be Jesus and the two spouses.

To be valid, the Church teaches that marriage must be done
with love, freedom must be fertile and forever.

The Church has presented the virginal marriage between
Mary and Joseph, as a models for all kinds of marriage.

The devotion for the Holy Spouses began in eternity, that is,
from the time that the Trinity decided to entrust the Son to two human spouses.


Blessing of our 25-year-old Wedding Mementos!
by Rev. Fr. Reginald Rivera Malicdem


PRONOUNCEMENT

Tony and Sol, today you have renewed the promises and vows
you made to each other on your wedding day.

You have symbolized the renewal of the marriage union by the joining of hands,
the taking of vows, and by exchanging of rings.


Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem's Blessings

It is with pleasure that I conclude the ceremony of renewing the vows of marriage that joined you and forever binds you as husband and wife.

Please celebrate this renewal of vows with a sign of affection.


Tony and Sol after 25 years

We have shared the joys, blessings, and challenges, of married life for 25 years.
And, today we reconfirm our commitment to working together to make our marriage grow and blossom in the years to come.

May this ceremony, renewing the vows we took to become husband and wife on our wedding day, remind us that despite the stresses inevitable in every life, our love, respect, trust, and understanding of each other will continue to increase our contentment and heighten our joy in living. Amen.


One of the great blessings of marriage is the joy and responsibility of raising a family. We have truly been blessed to be the parents of our son, Andreij Hosea.

As we renew our vows of marriage today, we also renew our commitment to being loving and caring parents to Andreij, recognizing with gratefulness the happiness and fulfillment that Andreij has brought to our marriage and family life.

Our sincerest appreciation to
Rev. Fr. Reginald Rivera Malicdem
(Rector of Manila Cathedral)


Our 25th Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration 
Renewal of Vows by Rev. Fr. Reginald Rivera Malicdem
(Rector of Manila Cathedral)


With the passage οf time we haven't changed a lot. The sparkle οf our eyes betrays the same affection for each other as it was many years ago.
 











O God, the great Creator of this beautiful setting and all that is, the Lord of life and love, we give you thanks for all of your goodness. For the abundance of food, for the abundance of laughter and love. We pray that this meal might be a time to nourish our bodies and nourish strong relationships. Amen.






Betcha By Golly Wow!
(YouTube Video)


Our 25th Wedding Anniversary thanksgiving celebration is a time to look back at the good times and a time to look ahead to live our dreams together. Tony and Sol

Photos by Brian Kevin Felix. 
A photography enthusiast that shares his passion through his website 
Why Would I Travel and Instagram account @iambkf.

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Our 25th Wedding Anniversary thanksgiving celebration has the colorfulness of our memories, the grandeur of our love, and the thump of our hearts beating for each other forever. Tony & Sol / December 18, 2016 / Minor Basilica of Immaculate Conception, Manila Cathedral, Intramuros.