19 couples tie the knot at PNP mass wedding; Dela Rosa tells men to be ‘ander da saya’

In keeping with its annual tradition, the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a mass wedding and hosted a reception for 19 couples on Tuesday morning.

The mass wedding dubbed as “Kasalang Bayan 2018” was held at the Saint Joseph Church inside the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

A total of 19 couples will tie the knot at PNP’s annual mass wedding. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/g5DDCtwcXB

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A total of 16 police personnel and three non-uniformed personnel joined the mass wedding.

Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu and current apostolic administrator of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Oscar Jaime Florencio officiated the mass wedding.

PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and his wife Nancy Dela Rosa served as principal sponsors.

PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and his wife Nancy Dela Rosa will serve as principal sponsors. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/6bl70s6aDD

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Other principal sponsors were Police Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario and his wife Janette Apolinario, Police Deputy Director General Fernando Mendez and his wife Maria Lourdes Mendez, and Police Deputy Director General Archie Francisco Gamboa and his wife Rizanne Peru Gamboa.

Dela Rosa's daughter Marianne Kristel Dela Rosa was the maid of honor while Police Inspector Christopher Dulagan served as the best man.

During the wedding ceremony, the PNP chief gave the couples tips for a successful marriage, while also reminding them that police life is "not a bed of roses."

"Marami tayong pinagdadaanang hirap sa pagpapatupad ng ating tungkulin kaya naman lubos din ang aking paghanga sa misis ng ating mga police personnel dahil tanggap nila ang buhay ng kanilang mga asawa," Dela Rosa said.

He also said couples should learn how to balance and separate their work and married life, live within their means, and settle their problems before ending their day.

"Live within your means. 'Wag masyadong ma-inspire sa mga materyal na bagay," he said.

"Magpaka-ander da saya ka. Very successful ako sa aking pagiging ander da saya," he added.

Dela Rosa also reminded the newlyweds to always keep in mind that the marriage life should be a "two-way relationship."

"My wife, neber nakialam sa buhay ng aking career. Pinipilit ko lagi 'yan mag-attend," he said.

"A police officer who is happily married will be an effective public servant,"dela Rosa added. —KG, GMA News