Which cities supply them, and what to know

Are you planning to get married this February? Some cities in Metro Manila are providing free mass marriage ceremony.

MANILA, Philippines – Weddings could also be costly. From venue leases and catering to robes and photographers, prices can simply run into tens and even tons of of hundreds of pesos.

However for {couples} with restricted budgets, some native authorities models (LGUs) in Metro Manila supply free civil weddings. 

These mass or sponsored weddings are often held on particular events akin to Valentine’s Day or within the month of February.

Rappler has compiled the schedules of free weddings organized by choose LGUs in Metro Manila this February, together with key necessities {couples} ought to know.

Quezon Metropolis

Quezon Metropolis will host a free “Kasalang Bayan” on the M.I.C.E. Heart, Quezon Metropolis Corridor Compound, on the next dates:

• February 12, 2026 (Thursday): Districts 1 and a pair of
• February 13, 2026 (Friday): Districts 3 and 4
• February 15, 2026 (Sunday): Districts 5 and 6

Pre-wedding necessities:

• Photocopy of start certificates
• Photocopy of QCitizen ID
• Marriage license types (to be offered by the Metropolis Civil Registry Division)
• Have to be not less than 18 years previous
• Two witnesses (one ninong and one ninang)

The deadline for registration and submission of necessities is Friday, January 30.

For inquiries, it’s possible you’ll contact Quezon Metropolis Civil Registry Division’s Ken Barrera (0995 286 7426) or Dhen Bonus (0915 998 5655). {couples} can also go to Gender and Improvement Council Workplace
within the sixth Ground, Excessive Rise Constructing, QC Corridor Compound or contact them by means of this phone quantity: 8988-4242 loc. 8732 / 8739

Metropolis of Manila

Manila’s mass marriage ceremony will likely be held on February 13. Listed here are the necessities:

• Certificates of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
• Marriage license
• Start certificates
• Legitimate ID with Manila tackle
• Affidavit of cohabitation (for {couples} aged 23 and above who’ve lived collectively for not less than 5 years and have a baby)
• Little one’s start certificates (if relevant)

The Manila metropolis authorities mentioned slots will likely be crammed on a first-come, first-served foundation. {couples} could go to the Manila Metropolis Registry Workplace at Room 117, Floor Ground, Manila Metropolis Corridor.

Caloocan Metropolis

Caloocan Metropolis will maintain its free mass marriage ceremony on February 14 on the Caloocan Sports activities Advanced.

Necessities:

• Start certificates (authentic and photocopy)
• Legitimate ID (authentic and photocopy)
• Certificates of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

{couples} could submit their necessities at:

• North Caloocan residents: third Ground, Civil Registry Division, Caloocan Metropolis Corridor – North
• South Caloocan residents: sixth Ground, Civil Registry Division, Caloocan Metropolis Corridor – South

Submission of necessities runs from January 19 to February 5. The Caloocan LGU mentioned purposes will likely be processed on a first-come, first-served foundation. – Rappler.com