Mike Manotoc and Cara Manglapus in front of the San Agustin Church in Paoay, celebrating their wedding in the traditional Ilocano way
The relationship of Michael “Mike” Manotoc and Carina “Cara” Manglapus has been likened to Romeo and Juliet’s by many. Their grandfathers—former president Ferdinand Marcos and former Foreign Affairs Secretary Raul Manglapus—were known to be on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But unlike the play’s bitter end, this couple successfully overcame their family’s past through a love match
The two met at Luis Araneta and Xandra Rocha’s wedding, the former being Mike’s cousin while Cara was the bride’s guest. A relationship developed between the two, and was even strengthened by their baby’s birth. Their daughter Mia has since helped bring the two families closer together, making the couple’s decision to wed even more welcome.
