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Filipino Couple Marries in Flooded Barasoain Church as Typhoon Whipha Floods Philippines

Their vows exchanged under knee-deep waters are a testament to cultural continuity in the face of floods that have left more than 80,000 people in emergency shelters.

Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar kiss during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, on July 22, 2025.
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Couple holding in hands in a church

Overview

  • On July 22, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar exchanged vows in knee-deep waters at Barasoain Church in Malolos while wearing traditional wedding garments.
  • Typhoon Whipha intensified monsoon rains, triggering severe flooding across Bulacan province.
  • More than 80,000 people have been displaced and are sheltering in emergency centers as authorities brace for additional storms.
  • Family, friends and parishioners waded through floodwaters to support the couple, with guests calling the ceremony an extraordinary display of commitment.
  • Church officials affirmed that religious services, including the Sacrament of Marriage, would continue despite the inundation.