Jude was going to Aquinas School, Rowena was studying in Poveda Learning Center. They were childhood sweethearts.

Twenty years later, the puppy love culminates in a grand wedding.

BEST MAN. Redmond Christopher Domingo, or Cogie to his fans, is a good friend to the senator and the groom.

In fact, he watched the recent fight of Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas with the sons of Erap.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. Politics, showbiz, and business people gather at the wedding of Jude and Weng.

Ninong Sen. Serge Osmeña at Ninang Ma. Teresa Lopez during the march.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile and Mercedes Pardo.

The former is a known ally of the former president, the latter is the wife of Finance Secretary Jose T. Pardo, who served during the term of the former president.

THE MATRON OF HONOR. Jackie Ejercito-Lopez is one of Weng's closest friends.

In fact, when Jackie got married in 1999, Weng was one of her bridesmaids.

The much-awaited climax of the ceremony: Bishop Ted Bacani announces, "You may now kiss the bride."

Christian Bautista also performs at the wedding and reception.

The former singing sweethearts were accompanied by Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.

Veteran character actor Eddie Garcia with Mowelfund Executive Director Boots Anson-Roa.

The two are close friends of the former president.

Action star turned politician Jorge Estregan (middle), cousin of the groom, his wife, and Mandy Ochoa, who hosted the evening's affair.

The cutting of the cake, a wedding tradition which dates back to the medieval period.

Finally, Jude and Weng dance as husband and wife.