Inside Rep. Charlie and China Cojuangco’s pre-church wedding dinner

Tarlac First District Rep. Charlie Cojuangco and wife China Jocson-Cojuangco celebrated their upcoming church wedding through an intimate dinner attended by a few close friends. The two are set to say their “I dos” once more in October  — this time in front of the altar.

Rep. Charlie & China Cojuangco

In lieu of a bridal shower or stag party, the intimate dinner was held so that the couple could spend time with their closest friends. According to their representatives, it was a simple affair, wherein their fully vaccinated guests enjoyed good food and music. In keeping with health protocols, the guests were also tested onsite before being allowed to join the intimate gathering.  

The bride (second from left) with Jara Mae David, Allana Montelibano, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Khristine Gabriel and Ana Roces

Prior to this, Charlie and China quietly tied the knot in a quiet civil wedding ceremony at the Ysidra Cojuangco Compound in Paniqui, Tarlac last April 7.

Selfie time: The couple with Allana Montelibano and Happy Ongpauco-Tiu

Aside from the preparations for their church wedding in October, the couple is very active in Charlie’s passion project, the Carlos O. Cojuangco Foundation. “Like me, my wife wants to be an instrument of positive change, to help better the lives of our constituents in Tarlac,” Charlie explains.