Photos: Filipino couple marry in typhoon-flooded church

By AARON FAVILA and HARUKA NUGA MALOLOS Philippines AP Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day Even if it meant walking down a flooded one Related Articles Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit the Middle East in push for a ceasefire in Gaza Lawyers say Venezuelan migrant ordered returned to US sent to home country under prisoner exchange Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon UN body says over have been killed seeking food in Gaza since May as hunger dilemma worsens Zelenskyy renews offer to meet with Putin as administrators say Russian attacks kill a child in Ukraine On Tuesday the Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines flooded due to heavy rain Typhoon Whipa had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines bringing widespread flooding The couple anticipated the pitfall of flooding but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood they decided to push through as all marriages have their challenges We just mustered enough courage commented Verdillo We decided in current times because it is a sacrifice in itself But there will more sacrifices if we don t push through in the modern day Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through waters almost up to her knees At the altar Verdillo was waiting to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called a Barong Tagalog worn during special occasions Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Bride Jamaica Agular walks down the aisle during her wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila A wedding guest holds a flower during a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Wedding guests walk inside the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Guests leave their shoes on a pew during a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Jade Rick Verdillo right and Jamaica sit for their wedding ceremony at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Bridemaids attend a wedding ceremony at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Guests attend a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Bride Jamaica Aguilar left arranges her gown beside barefoot groom Jade Rick Verdillo second from right during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Guests attend a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Groomsmen and guests stand knee deep in floodwaters wearing the traditional barong tagalog at Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right and Jamaica walk hand in hand during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo center and Jamaica pose with a kiss as guests cheer at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Show Caption of Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos Bulacan province Philippines on Tuesday July AP Photo Aaron Favila Expand The newlyweds have been together for years The groom explained I feel that challenges won t be over It s just a test This is just one of the struggles that we ve overcome Despite the turbulent weather selected family and friends made it to the wedding You will see love prevailed because even against weather storm rains floods the wedding continued explained Jiggo Santos a wedding guest It s an extraordinary wedding