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Ai Ai delas Alas engaged to 22-year-old
Three years after her last marriage ended in divorce , comedienne Ai Ai de Las is engaged anew .
Through an Instagram post on Wednesday , delas Alas announced that her boyfriend , Gerald Sibayan , has asked her to be his wife when they celebrated their third anniversary as a couple .
Based on Delas Alas ’ post , Sibayan asked her to marry him through a piece of a heart-shaped paper where he wrote the magical question .
Sibayan also gave Delas Alas a Frappuccino with the words “ Can you be my misis ?” written on it
Ṫhere was also a unique bouquet of green roses that came with the engagement ring that Sibayan gave the actress .
In the caption , Delas Alas wrote : “ Some knots are meant to be tied forever . Our journey is not perfect but it ’ s ours and I ’ ll stick with you till the end . I will pray to our great GOD that our journey will be smooth and sweet towards eternity .”
Delas Alas first revealed her relationship with Sibayan , who is
30 years younger than her , back in September 2014 .
Prior to their relationship , delas Alas had a short-lived marriage with businessman Jed Salang .
Delas Alas has two children with former partner Miguel Vera - - Nicolo and Sofia . She also has a son , Sancho , from a relationship before Vera . ●
Awarded indie films for commercial release
The Film Development Council of the Philippines ( FDCP ) and the Office of the President officially launched last night Cine Lokal with the screening of “ Iadya Mo Kami ” topbilled by multi-awarded actor Allen Dizon .
Cine Lokal is a partnership with SM Cinemas which dedicates eight exclusive commercial theaters nationwide for FDCPcurated award-winning and independent films . Through Cine Lokal , FDCP will be able to provide independent filmmakers with a commercial venue for their films , thereby strengthening their experience and training on film marketing and distribution .
“ We are beyond honored and grateful for this show of support by no less than our President ,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Dino . “ This reaffirms the government ’ s support to the development of the Philippine cinema . We are confident that Cine Lokal is just the start of the government and the film industry coming together to further cultivate a culture of film appreciation that goes beyond entertainment value . This is in line with the President ’ s
ENGAGED . Ai-Ai delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan will get married after 3 years together . ( Photo from AiAi ’ s Instagram )
vision of using culture and arts as key elements in nation-building , as film is a powerful medium that can instill the concept of culture and identity among Filipinos ,” she added . ●
- Crispina Martinez-Belen , MB
Actor Allen Dizon as Father Greg in independent film ‘ Iadya Mo Kami ’