The much-awaited and much-talked wedding is expected to be packed with political and show business personalities, as well as representatives from various organizations and communities who have been invited to attend.

The senator from Capiz and the veteran broadcast anchor decided to donate to charity what they originally planned to spend for a lavish reception at the Araneta Coliseum. The couple donated the money for their reception at several charities. A total of P2.2 million was donated by the couple to Caritas Philippines, P500,000; ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya, P500,000; GMA Kapuso Foundation, P500,000; Philippine National Red Cross – National Blood Service, P250,000; Philippine National Red Cross, for the account of typhoon Ondoy, P250,000; Igan Foundation, P100,000; and ABS-CBN Foundation Kapamilya Shower Na Project, P100,000.

According to Korina, “We can sacrifice our dream wedding. What’s important is that we’re finally getting married.”
The principal sponsors in the Roxas-Sanchez wedding are Chief Justice Reynato Puno, former Senate President Jovito Salonga, Eugenio Lopez III, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, Jorge Araneta, Ms.Rosa Rosal, Helen Costales, Ruby Roxas, Cecilia Lazaro, and Maria Fores.

Standing as best man is Roxas’ 16-year-old son Paolo Zaldarriaga while Dang Cecilio-Palanca will be the matron of honor. Baby James A. Yap Jr., is the ring bearer while Miguel L. Sanchez and Matthew C. Garcia would be the coin and Bible bearers, respectively.

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Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez

MANILA – Months after announcing their engagement on television, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and ABS-CBN News chief correspondent Korina Sanchez have finally unveiled the date of their much-anticipated wedding.

The high-profile couple announced on “The Buzz” that they are tying the knot on October 23.

The senator said they chose to get married in October because that month is special to them. Sanchez and his brother, Dinggoy, were both born in October, Roxas explained. Dinggoy passed away after battling cancer. “[Iyong date na] 23 swerte sa amin ‘yan, both in astrology at Chinese calendar. Sa numerology naman sinabi nila 2 at 3 kapag pinagsama, 5, buntis. Maganda iyon,” Roxas said.

“The Buzz” reported that Roxas and Sanchez are still looking for the “perfect church” within Metro Manila. Among the churches being considered are Santo Domingo Church and Manila Cathedral, the entertainment show said.
Event organizer Mike Niñana said the couple wants a big church that will not only accommodate their respective families and friends but the public as well.

‚ÄúAng gusto nila invited ang public, magkasya. So ang importante, people’s church. Pangalawa malaki, magkasya lahat, hindi lang iyong mga kaibigan nila. Alam mo naman sila public figures,‚Äù Ni√±ana said.

The two have not been spared from speculations ever since they announced their engagement early this year. Rumor has it that Roxas, a possible presidential contender in 2010 elections, was merely using Sanchez for his political ambition.
The popular broadcaster, however, scoffed at insinuation that the two of them are settling down only to boost Roxas’ reported bid for the presidency.

The broadcaster told StarStudio magazine that she and Roxas, her boyfriend of five years, are getting married because they believe now “is the best time for both of us” to do so.

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