The petitioner and respondent met through their common friends during their college days sometime in 2003.

They started as friends and eventually entered into a romantic relationship. The courtship progressed and they became engaged. They graduated from college at the age of 22. Thereafter, the respondent confessed his love to the petitioner and asked the latter to marry him. The petitioner accepted. They started informing each of their family. With no questions asked their families freely welcomed them. The petitioner wanted to experience her dream prestigious wedding and the respondent promised her to fulfill her dream. However, because of limited finances, they decided to delay the celebration of their marriage. In the latter part of 2004, they were able to rent a studio-type apartment using the proceeds of their salaries. Both of them exerted their efforts to save money in order to celebrate their dream wedding. They prepared for their wedding since day 1. The respondent was able to After 6 years of living together, they decided to exchange their marital vows on January 1, 2010 at the San Pablo Cathedral, San Pablo City and reception followed at Villa Escudero, Tiaong Quezon.