My previous post on our New Year family reunion is now again followed by another get together, this time, not only of my immediate family but my whole clan.
Filipinos are clannish. If you are planning to run in a local election, you might as well consider first the clan factor. Yup. Those who usually win are those who come from big clans. Thus it has become common practice for candidates to identify their roots by inserting family names of their fathers’ fathers’ fathers in their handbills and posters, to hopefully amass more votes.
Well, I don’t have plans to run in any election, but I might as well mention here my family roots. Who knows - someone out there reading my blog might find affinity to my ever expanding clan.
I belong to the Manlongat-Montemayor family from the flourishing town of Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.
I don’t really know many or our relatives. Funny thing is that my husband knows more of them than I do. But I do know some family names that bear some connection with us. From my father’s side (Montemayor) - Manuel, Rosario, Tamayo, Tinte and Mamorno. And on my mother’s side (Manlongat) - Pascua, Ceralde
We are a big clan. Proof to this is this photo where my sister, sisters in law, brothers, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and grand nephews, grand niece and cousins take a wacky pose on the wedding of my sister Eva’s (extreme right, second row) son two Saturdays ago. This is not all of my clan, however, because many of our relatives back in the province were not able to make it to the wedding held at the Parish of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Quezon City.
I promised everyone to post more pics (albeit wackier) here, so have a feast:
Presenting, the newly weds… awwwww…
The ring bearer…err…ninong (my eldest brother - Kuya Dolf) waiting for the others to get ready.
The real ring bearer, Geo, taking a break in the tub. 
My sisters-in-law Atchi Juling (left), Atchi Linden (right) and niece-in-law Vangie (center)
Nica, the flower girl refused to march, so Mama Mae had to carry her down the aisle. haha!
She loves me, she loves me not…. Gem making faces behind her Kuya Aypee.
George (left): “What will I do with this garter? You can have it.”
Here comes the next groom? 
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Thanks for sharing your family wedding pictures!!
It seems that everybody is having fun, completely different from a formal wedding pictures.. I like and enjoyed it!! Its always nice to have a big family .
Best regards and oh, thanks for the New year greetings you sent me. Sorry i was´nt able to receprocate,had problem with my pc.
All d best!! Aura
lol marco looks…like a chipmunk! who hasn’t slept for three days. a cute one though.
Naku, Liz - don’t tell him I posted this pic! hahaha!
In fairness naman - bago ang hairdo, o di ba?
How do you know that the names are connected?! I’m a little confused over here. Oo, I am aware that Filipinos are very clannish and that’s really good because there are connections and bonds with other family members. It’s good to see everyone so bonded together.
Awww, really sweet newlyweds!
Hi, Aura! Glad you like these pics of my wacky clan. hehehe.
I guess informal shots are more amusing to look at, than the stiff, traditional ones. di ba?
Kyels, I also have no idea. haha! All I know is that they are our blood relatives. :
Thanks, my dear.
hala, na finish ko na mag scroll down to browse the “wackier” pictures, but I didn’t find you. haha, ang daya mo talaga Mommy Rhodora!
Feng! Wala ako sa kasal, di ako nakapunta, kasi may completion exam ako. Nag-aaral kasi ako e, - nagpapaka-law-ko.. hahaha!
Hayaan mo, next time, i-splash ko itong blog ko ng mga sexy pics ko - kung may pag-asa pang sumeksi…. LOL!
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I like the carefree attitude of that little guy relaxing at the bath tub
Celebrations such as this is a time to reunite the family. You’re certainly blessed with a big and prosperous clan, no wonder why you entertain thoughts about getting into politics hehe
Speaking of wedding pictures, I have to remind myself to burn my wedding album… it’s taking up too much space in my bookcase.
ha ha natawa naman ako kay single! ‘kaw naman..
rhodora, it’s a funny thing but true. those who have big clans win in the political arena.
That little guy is my grand nephew, BW. Makulit yan. hehehe.
I’m not planning to go into politics, but if pushed, why not?
Sngl, i-donate mo na lang kaya sa akin. hehehe.
Bingskee, di ba, during election time, candidates suddenly remember their “long lost or forgotten” relatives?
i came from a political family. the perez of nueva ecija and the serapio of bulacan so i got my share of political life. and i agree with what you said come election time surnames really fill their posters. i remember one candidate for councilor having the name “Gina Molina Garcia Hernandez” telling to the entire city that she is a relative of eveyrone. too bad she lost.
nice sets of pics by the way, what a love family.
i miss you ma. pwede ba ako umuwi next week?
Cute pictures… that is indeed a big family.
The more souls the more fun, di ba?
Oh you belong to the Perez clan of politicians in Nueva Ecija.! I won’t be surprised if one day, you will embark in politics too. I’m sure a brilliant lawyer like you would make a good leader in your city.
Thanks, Norman.
Gem, No. Stay put and focus on studies. Mwah!
Sidney, yes! The more, the merrier. hehehe.
Thanks.
Lovely people! My eldest daughter had her confirmation in the same church since it is near her school.
Cute naman ni Gem
The photos are crisp and clear!
Thank you, Julie. It was a joyful wedding, unfortunately, I wasn’t there.
Incidentally, my son, Marco took lots of pics of that church. He described the images of saints there: beautiful and handsome. hehehe.
So beautiful faces in a beautiful clan.
My wife also has a very big clan—the Calderons from Bulacan—that even towards Nueva Ecija, they got close relatives.
A big happy family is such a glorious existence.
mukhang cool mag-relax sa bath tub ano
indeed a big clan.. no protest.
okay si Geo ha. it doesn’t take much to please him.
Gem is so lovely!!
Awwww. Wala ka pala. Kept an eagle eye pa naman trying to catch a glimpse of you. nagtyaga maghanap sa group picture, the very first one. You got me there. inis.
did my comment go through. pikon na ako sa spam filter mo. haha heehehe
I looked an looked, my nose almost pressed to the monitor, for you! Oh well.
I looked and looked, my nose almost pressed to the monitor, for you! Oh well.
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