This year marks the 25th wedding anniversary of Michael V and his wife Carol Bunagan.
The couple, who held their church wedding on February 7, 1998, hosted an intimate dinner with family and friends on February 8, 2023.
Thanks to #MayForever campaign of Bridal Fair 2023, they had an "extended" celebration at the scenic Hotel Mercure Penang Beach in Penang, Malaysia, where they had a pictorial and renewed their vows.
The ace comedian looked dapper in his mocha brown suit.
In most parts of the videos released, he was every inch a leading man. But, of course, he injected some of his funny antics.
The photos Michael V posted on Instagram showed both the formal...
...and the wacky shots!
But Bitoy (Michael V's nickname) turned earnest when he and Carol recited their vows.
His wife began, "...all I could promise is I'd keep staying true to my vows, to our vows, from our very first wedding. And like I said, I promise to do more of the things that make you happy and less of the things that upset you. Help me God."
According to the Bubble Gang star, they first got married in civil rites on April 18, 1994.
Back to the vows, Michael started on a funny note.
He recited, "Sa lahat ng taong nandito, o, sige, pati hayop isasama ko. Kasama ako, at siyempre kasama ka, isang hayop magmahal at isang hayop sa ganda.
"It's been more than 25 years of memories, good and bad, quarter of a century of mostly happy and sometimes sad.
"Kung ganon katagal kinaya natin magtiis, then what's another quarter of pure wedded bliss?"
And what's the secret to their enduring marriage?
Michael revealed, "Sa mga nagtatanong kung ano ang sikreto namin, yun po ang sikreto, wala pong secret sa amin."
He went on to cite the importance of communication.
"She's my one and only. Nag-iisa sa buhay ko. Parang siya yung nag-repackage sa akin, hindi lang sa showbiz, hindi personally. The secret is no secret.
"Dapat wala kang tinatago sa isa't isa. Kahit ano yun, kahit ano pa yung nararamdaman mo, doesn't matter if you're mad, if you're sad, if you're happy, you just have to tell your partner what makes you feel that way.
"And mas maganda kung ma-idetalye mo sa kanya kasi I'm pretty sure ma-appreciate na mga partners niyo yung ganoong senaryo na wala kayong tinatago sa kanila.
"Mas maganda rin sila ay walang tinatago sa inyo.
"I know that I can tell you everything that's on my mind. Plus you remember every detail of the things I leave behind. But I look forward to more talks, malaliman or mababaw, more laughs in the future, much more than our laughs now.
"I promise to be faithful. I promise to be true. I want to be the best, if not the only friend for you. I love you."
For Carol's part, she has always chosen to dwell on the good versus the bad.
"Kami ni Bitoy kasi, ironically, madalas kami mag-clash. Pero pag lagi ko siya tinitignan, maraming, 'I'm always thankful to wake up next to him.'"
Tearfully, she added, "I think I could safely say that after all we've been through, I know it's true love, and I really love you now more than ever."
This was where the couple became emotional.
Michael V could no longer hold his tears when he promised:
"On our 50th, our future golden year, I pray that everyone who's here will all still be here because I promised you back then, and I'm promising you now that I will love you just as much and I will love you forever.
"I'm promising you now that I will love you just as much, and I'll be here to renew my vow."
This campaign featuring Michael V and Carol culminates into a three-day event dubbed #MayForever Bridal Fair 2023, from May 19 to 21, at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall.
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