Why couples in the Philippines keep getting married in flooded churches
Summary
Couples in the Philippines continue to get married in churches even when they are flooded due to heavy rains, showing resilience in the face of bad weather. Barasoain Church, north of Manila, has seen multiple weddings happen in knee-deep water because of ongoing flooding issues caused by poor infrastructure and frequent storms.Key Facts
- Jamaica Aguilar and Jade Rick Verdillo got married in a flooded church in the Philippines due to heavy monsoon rains and a typhoon.
- The church, Barasoain Church, has a history of hosting weddings during floods.
- Flooding in the area is linked to poor sewage systems, bad urban planning, and severe weather.
- The bride and groom took doxycycline, an antibiotic, to prevent diseases that can come from floodwater.
- The Philippines experiences around 20 tropical cyclones a year, with half affecting the country.
- Six people have died, and tens of thousands are displaced due to recent rains.
- Typhoon Wipha, locally known as Crising, is the third storm to hit the Philippines this year.
- More cyclones are expected to impact the Philippines this month.
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