After 16 years together, a free wedding makes a dream come true

Inquirer.net - Sep 24, 2026

ILIGAN CITY — After living together for 16 years, Danna and Erwin Juntilla finally tied the knot in a free wedding ceremony offered by the local government unit (LGU) of Iligan. The Juntillas were among 71 couples married by Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao during the Asenso Iliganon Mass Wedding rites held here last week.

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