CALOOCAN ATTEMPTS GUINNESS ENTRY WITH KASALANG BAYAN

February 13, 2012

The local government of Caloocan City will attempt to enter the prestigious “Guinness Book of World Records” by setting the record for the single largest mass wedding, particularly with Sunday’s (February 12) Kasalang Bayan 2012.

Caloocan City Mayor Enrico “Recom” Echiverri revealed that a total of 1,510 pairs were joined in holy matrimony during Kasalang Bayan 2012, which was held in Glorietta Park, Tala as part of the celebration of the city’s 50th Foundation Anniversary this coming February 16.

The pre-registration of the couples for Kasalang Bayan 2012 also bared that Boots Evasco, 19 and Leshei Valenzuela, 18 were the youngest wedded pair while Godofredo delos Santos, 77 and Marcelina Jumbang, 75 were the oldest pair.

Echiverri said that it would be a great honor not only for Caloocan but for the entire country if and when the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes the city for the particular feat.

“What an honor it would be, not only to this city but to the entire country, if our beloved Caloocan earns a place in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records,” reckoned Echiverri.

It was also gathered from the Civil Registry Department (CRD) of the Caloocan City Hall that the local government shouldered the wedding-related expenses of the participating couples, including their registry.

Echiverri, through his capacity as mayor, legalized the union of the couples while local city officials served as the newlyweds’ sponsors.

Records from the CRD bared that Echiverri had been giving the opportunity for partners to tie the knot through events like the Kasalang Bayan ever since he took over as mayor in 2004.