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IN PHOTOS: Celebrities and personalities who got engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Mark Herras and Nicole Donesa

Seven months after revealing in a '24 Oras' interview that they are ready to settle down, Mark Herras announced that he and Nicole Donesa are engaged. The actor posted a black and white Instagram photo of their hands intertwined, with one hand revealing an engagement ring. He captioned, "Ang mahalin ka at makasama ka habang buhay... I love you itchybear #toinfinityandbeyond."

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Surprise

Nicole Donesa shared on Instagram how Mark Herras surprised her with a wedding proposal. "We were eating dinner, and when it was time for desserts, this is what came to my surprise," she said. "Just when I thought the world was ending, a miracle happened." The 'Bihag' stars confirmed their relationship in August 2019.

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Laura Lehmann and Von Pessumal

On May 11, 2020, TV host and Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann announced her engagement to San Miguel Beerman player Von Pessumal through social media.

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UAAP lovebirds

According to spin.ph, the couple have been together for five years, meeting during their days in Ateneo. Von Pessumal was playing for the Blue Eagles, while Laura Lehmann was the team's courtside reporter in the UAAP Season 77 in 2014

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Ritz Azul and Allan Guwi

On June 20, 2020, actress Ritz Azul revealed that she got engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend, Allan Guwi, in the latter's farm in Lipa, Batangas. Allan was supposed to pop the question in Switzerland, but changed his plan due to the pandemic.

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Best friends

The two met in 2016 and became "best of best friends."

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Bea Fabregas and Nikko Ramos

Sports broadcasters Nikko Ramos and Bea Fabregas got engaged on March 16, 2020 while at home during the enhanced community quarantine.

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Qualities

The Magic 89.9 DJ described her fiance as best gift giver, thoughtful, and creative.

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DJ Mo Twister and Angelicopter

DJ Mo Twister has finally put a ring around Angelika Schmeing or Angelicopter's finger. He apparently proposed to his long-time partner through his podcast.

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Parents

DJ Mo and Angelika have been together for over five years now. Their relationship has been blessed with a daughter named Amsterdam. DJ Mo also looks after Lucas, Angelika's son from her previous relationship.

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Melissa Ricks and Michael Macatangay

Actress Melissa Ricks got engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend Michael Macatangay on Saturday, August 29.

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Surprise

According to reports, the surprise engagement party was planned by Michael with the help of events stylist Gideon Hermosa. The intimate celebration was attended by the couple's family and closest friends in Batangas.

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Empress Schuck and Vino Guingona

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Proposal

Vino Guingona surprised Empress Schuck with a wedding proposal during the birthday celebration of her daughter Athalia.

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Andrew de Pano and Erika Cruz

Ben&Ben percussionist and backing vocalist Andrew de Pano serenaded his now fiancée Erika Cruz during his heartfelt proposal.

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Ben&Ben

Andrew de Pano's band Ben&Ben got to witness his engagement with Erika Cruz.

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Jia Morado and Miguel de Guzman

Pro volleyball player Jia Morado's wish came true when she got engaged with her businessman boyfriend Miguel de Guzman on October 1 at exactly 11:11 A.M.

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Simple engagement

“Nag-iisang tiyak, sa aking mundo ngayon,” Miguel de Guzman wrote about his engagement with Jia Morado.

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Lucho Ayala and Emma Rueda

Lucho Ayala made sure his girlfriend Emma Rueda got the most memorable birthday celebration despite the quarantine when the Kapuso actor knelt on his knee and asked for her hand in marriage.

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Birthday

It was Emma Rueda's birthday when she and Lucho Ayala got engaged but it seems the Kapuso actor got the best gift when she gave him her sweetest “yes.”

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Bettinna Carlos and Mikki Eduardo

Actress Bettinna Carlos got engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend on October 6, 2020. The former 'Ika-6 na Utos' actress flaunted her engagement ring a day later and said she's excited for her journey ahead with her fiancé.

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"Answered Prayer"

If Bettinna Carlos were to describe Mikki Eduardo, she would undoubtedly say he's her “answered prayer.” She wrote in a post, “For years For years I have prayed to the Lord for a man who 'is already who he should be' 'yung okay na. Ayos na. 'Wala na kong babaguhin.' And God gave us you, @mikki.e.eduardo.”

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Liz Uy and Raymond Racaza

Stylist Liz Uy announced her engagement with businessman Raymond Racaza on October 27 via Instagram, where she flaunted her beautiful engagement ring to the world.

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Future Mrs. Racaza

In an interview back in 2018, Liz confirmed that Raymond Racaza is the father of her son Xavi, born on September 20, 2017. The pair met in 2016 through their common friend, Isabelle Daza.

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Rocco Nacino and Melissa Gohing

On November 20, 2020, Rocco Nacino popped the question to volleyball player Melissa Gohing on top of an open hill in a subdivision where the actor lives.

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Three years

Rocco Nacino and Melissa Gohing marked their third anniversary as boyfriend and girlfriend on September 18, 2020.

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Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola

Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola announced their engagement on December 12, 2020 after four years of dating.

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Sunset

Photographer Pat Dy captured the moment Luis proposed to Jessy by the sea in Amanpulo with the beautiful sunset behind them.

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SoVin

After eight years of their beautiful relationship, Sophie Albert and Vin Abrenica have both decided to move to the next stage of their lives. The couple announced that they are already engaged.

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SoVin engagement

The sweet couple kept their engagement a secret for a few months. They got engaged on December 12, 2020. Known to their fans as SoVin, they previously joined the reality talent search show 'Artista Academy' in 2012

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Glaiza De Castro and David Rainey

On December 24, 2020, Glaiza De Castro announced that she's now engaged to her non-showbiz Irish boyfriend David Rainey.

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Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo

Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo got engaged for the second time on New Year's Eve of 2021. The couple then finally tied the knot on January 23.

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Lian Paz and John Cabahug

Former EB Babes member Lian Paz and businessman-cager boyfriend John Cabahug got engaged on February 23, 2021, on the same day of their 8th anniversary as a couple. Check out the photos of their lovely, blended family HERE.

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Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana

Tom Rodriguez proposed to Carla Abellana in October 2020 but the couple only made their engagement public in March 2021.

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Dionne Monsanto

Dionne Monsanto gave her sweetest “yes” to her long-time friend-turned-lover Ryan Stalder when he popped the big question during their vacation in Switzerland.

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Ara Mina

Ara Mina had a picturesque engagement when Dave Almarinez proposed to her in San Pedro, Laguna.

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Wilma Doesnt and Gerick Parin

The couple have been reportedly dating for 14 years before Gerick decided to pop the question.

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Trust the process

Gerick proposed to Wilma during an outdoor event hosted by the latter.

“Trust the process kasi may mas magandang naghihintay sa 'yo. Patience is a virtue… your time will come no matter what,” Wilma advised women who are looking for the right love.