THE “ALTAR” ANTHOLOGY OF 2025: A DEEP-DIVE INTO THE YEAR OF SECRET VOWS, ROYAL REUNIONS, AND THE EXPLOSIVE “LOINIE” REVEAL! 💍🏛️🎆
As the final embers of December 31, 2025, fade into the dawn of 2026, the Philippines is looking back at a year that can only be described as the “Great Wedding Earthquake.” From secret garden ceremonies in Tagaytay to breathtaking beach vows in Boracay and high-profile unions in South Korea, 2025 was the year the stars decided to stop playing and start committing.
Tonight, DIS TV conducts an investigative grand finale of the most sensational weddings of the year. We look beyond the lace and the barongs to uncover the stories that shook the industry. Why did Loisa and Ronnie keep their wedding a secret until a pregnancy announcement? How did Aika Robredo turn her father’s memory into a gown? And which “Renewal of Vows” proved that celebrity marriages can survive a decade? Get ready—this is the definitive 2025 Wedding Report. 🕵️♂️👰✨
THE “LOINIE” SHOCKER: A 9-YEAR VOW AND A PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL 🤰💍🔥
The most explosive entry of the year belongs to the longtime sweethearts Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte.
The Timeline: On November 26, their 9th anniversary, Ronnie released what everyone thought was just an engagement video.
The Twist: What the public didn’t know was that while they were watching the proposal online, Loisa and Ronnie were already standing at the altar in an intimate garden wedding in Tagaytay Highlands.
The Climax: On December 22, the couple dropped the “Double Whammy”—their official wedding video followed immediately by a Pregnancy Announcement. Loisa and Ronnie didn’t just win 2025; they redefined how to pull off a celebrity surprise.
THE RECTO-SOTTO DYNASTY: VOLLEYBALL MEETS POLITICS 🏐🏛️🤴
On October 17, the world of sports and governance merged in a “Power Wedding” at Hacienda Santa Elena.
The Union: Volleyball star Michelle Cobb officially became the wife of Quezon City Councilor Vito Sotto Heneroso.
The Sacrifice: In a move that broke the hearts of sports fans, Michelle announced her retirement from pro-volleyball to focus on her life as a “Mrs.” However, she remains a powerhouse behind the scenes as the Assistant Team Manager for the Akari Chargers.
THE “ROBREDO” LEGACY: UPCYCLED LOVE ♻️🏛️🎗️
Perhaps the most meaningful wedding of 2025 took place on December 29 in Laguna. Aika Robredo, daughter of former VP Leni Robredo, wed Jim Guzman.
The Gown of Honor: In a move that moved the nation to tears, Aika’s gown was crafted by Joe Rubio using the upcycled barongs of her late father, Secretary Jesse Robredo.
The Siblings: Sisters Trisha and Jillian also wore designs by Bianca Cordero that incorporated their father’s barongs—ensuring that even though Jesse was gone, he “walked” his daughters down the aisle in spirit.
K-DRAMA IN REAL LIFE: CHRISTEL FULGAR’S SEOUL ADVENTURE 🇰🇷🏯👰
On May 10, the “NBSB” (No Boyfriend Since Birth) icon Christel Fulgar finally found her leading man.
The Groom: She wed her Korean partner, Hasuyok (Suyok), in a stunning ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.
The Sacrifice: The investigation reveals that the biggest challenge wasn’t the distance, but the faith. Suyok underwent a long transition to convert to Iglesia ni Cristo to be with Christel—proving that love knows no borders or religious boundaries.
THE STAR-STUDDED FINALE: ZANJOE & RIA AND KIRAY’S BLING 🎬💎🌟
The year ended with a “Showbiz Surge.”
Zanjoe Marudo & Ria Atayde: Following their March civil wedding, the two held a star-studded church ceremony on December 23. While sources say it was at the Manila Cathedral, the couple kept the details under lock and key until the photos leaked on Christmas Eve.
Kiray Celis & Stephan Estopia: On December 13, the former child star wed her longtime beau in a ceremony that saw the elite of politics and showbiz in attendance. After an April beach engagement, the “Dream Wedding” became a 2025 reality.
A DECADE OF DEVOTION: THE RENEWAL OF VOWS 🕯️🏛️🔄
2025 wasn’t just for new couples; it was a year for the “Veterans.”
Toni Gonzaga & Paul Soriano: Renewed their vows on June 13 at the same United Methodist Church where they first wed in 2015. With children Sevi and Polly present, it was a masterclass in family stability.
Yeng Constantino & Yan Asuncion: Celebrated 10 years in Antipolo with a garden ceremony that felt like a fairytale.
Cheitor & Nery Miranda: Despite a delay from December 2024, the “Wais na Misis” successfully renewed her vows in her own “Secret Garden” on March 6.
THE VERDICT: THE YEAR LOVE WON ⚖️💎👑
From the high-tech, viral reveals of Zainab Harake and Ray Parks in Tagaytay to the quiet, dignified union of Carla Abellana and her high school sweetheart, 2025 has been a testament to the diverse ways Filipinos celebrate love. Whether it was the “K-Drama” inspiration of EA Guzman and Shaira Diaz or the double-ceremony (Catholic and Christian) of Michelle Gumabao, the message was clear: Privacy is the new luxury.
The “Altar Anthology” of 2025 has closed its final chapter. These couples have proven that whether you are a superstar, a politician, or an athlete, the walk down the aisle is the most important “performance” of a lifetime.
