Today’s wedding at the San Agustin Church in the town of Paoay will be a traditional Ilocano ceremony, featuring among other customs a contemporary binatbatan, which highlights the process of inabel weaving, one of the heritage crafts of the municipality. With Paoay parish priest Bong Lamprea officiating, the nuptials will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will showcase musical performances by local choirs and other Ilocano talents. After the Manotocs exchange I do’s, Bishop Renato Mayugba of the Diocese of Laoag will preside over a Thanksgiving Mass. Among the traditions incorporated into the ceremony is the panangmano, where principal sponsors and other special guests give gifts to the couple. I know that their union will be a winner].”Mouse and Cara held a private wedding ceremony in Manila on November 22 before today’s grand and traditional festivities unfold in Paoay.

Source: Manila Times November 24, 2017 15:00 UTC