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350 Filipino couples marry in mass wedding
Manila: Almost 350 Filipino couples tied a knot in a collective wedding ceremony took place in Manila’s commercial district of Malate today.
One septuagenarian couple, each aged 74 years old, took their wedding vows at the government-sponsored ceremony in San Andres Sports Complex after 42 years of living together out of wedlock, EFE news reported.
“We could not get married before because our families did not allow us,” said Eduardo Munoz, 74, explaining that his family was Roman Catholic while his partner Angelina Manalo belongs to the Philippine Independent Church, a local religious sect that experienced a schism with the Catholic Church in 1902.
“As soon as I saw her, I was attracted to her, but her parents did not allow her to marry me because I was not one of them, so we did not go to the altar out of respect for our elders,” said Munoz, adding joyously “Now our elders are all dead … So we can do whatever we want!”
The 2.5-hour nuptial rites were officiated in the flower-decked gymnasium by former president and incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada with over 1,000 friends and family members of the brides and grooms attending.
“It was very lively and happy, with a lot of jokes. The government even gave a flower bouquet and a small money gift in an envelope to each of the newlyweds,” said an attendee.
Mass weddings are often organised in the Philippines by local governments under the Civil Registrar Offices nationwide to help impoverished couples take their wedding vows.
“Many of these people are here because they want to formalise their relationship, but have no money to even pay a church to marry,” said Joey Cabresa, the director of the Registrar’s Office for the city of Manila, which spent 350,000 pesos ($7,300) on the nuptial rites for the 350 couples.
“We host this type of ceremony whenever we can, because for Filipinos, family and unity are very important,” Cabresa added.
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.
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