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Robi Domingo on wedding advice for Ryan Bang: ‘It’s an event na dapat niyo i-enjoy’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>It was a special Valentine’s double date for <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pbbgen112024"><em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> </em>alumni Robi Domingo and Ryan Bang as they sat down with their partners to discuss wedding plans and married life.</p><p>In Ryan’s recent vlog, the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It’s Showtime</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> </em>host sought advice from Robi and his wife, Maiqui Pineda, on planning his own wedding with fiancée Paola Huyong.</p><p>“Today hihingi ako ng mga advice sa mga bagay na gagawin or mga hindi dapat gagawin,” Ryan shared.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-35" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGEwY3kvXAh/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A35%2C%22os%22%3A15709654.599999905%2C%22ls%22%3A781772.5%2C%22le%22%3A781778.1999998093%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-35" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The noontime show host invited Robi and Maiqui to his Korean casual fine dining restaurant and Paola’s coffee shop in Quezon City, where they discussed insights and realizations from their own wedding preparations.</p><p>Ryan revealed that he and Paola have been talking about their future together after the wedding.</p><p>“Ngayon, puwede na kami mag-usap kung saan titra, ano business, mga future plans. Magtayo rin kami company na marketing, branding. Paunti-unti,” Ryan shared, to which Robi agreed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/29/ryan-bang-and-girlfriend-paola-huyong-are-engaged-1038"><strong>READ: Ryan Bang and girlfriend Paola Huyong are engaged</strong><br/></a></div><p>“You don’t think just about the wedding. Ang kadalasan nakakalimutan yung mas importante which is marriage,” Robi said.</p><p>Reflecting on their own journey, Robi shared that every couple’s wedding planning experience is unique. For him and Maiqui, unexpected changes led to an even more meaningful celebration.</p><p>“Yung story kasi namin was unexpected dahil may nagbago sa plans,” Robi expressed. </p><p>Maiqui elaborated, “May nagbago sa plans because yung condition ko. Medyo naging stressful lang.”</p><div><iframe width="2026" height="814" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nk6nmhEEFnc" title="Wedding Advice from Robi and Maiqui for Valentine’s | Ryan Bang" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Despite the challenges, Robi said they appreciated everything that happened because it made their wedding even more special.</p><p>“We had to change everything. (Pero) mas na-appreciate namin yung lahat ng bagay na nangyari because of the difficulties,” Robi said.</p><p>Robi reminded Ryan that while wedding preparations can be stressful, having a life partner makes the journey worthwhile.</p><p>“Ang masarap sa pressure na iyon, mayroon kang forever katuwang, kabiyak na kasama,“ Robi said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/06/24/robi-domingo-maiqui-pineda-are-now-married"><strong>READ: Robi Domingo, Maiqui Pineda are now married</strong><br/></a></div><p>He also stressed the importance of continuous effort in marriage, saying,  “Iba rin yung married life. Not just your family, pati yung wife mo. Kailangan na mag-step up para sa kaniya kasi ito iyong pakakasalan mo. Kailangan everyday you have to prove yourself worthy.”</p><p>He advised Ryan to keep courting Paola even after marriage.</p><p>“Hindi natatapos kasi yung panliligaw. Yung panliligaw na flowers, chocolates, siyempre important especially for Valentine’s (now) pero when you get engaged or get married, when you wake up next to each other sabihin mo lang ng ‘Hi! I love you,&#x27; when you prepare breakfast, the simple things ayon yung mas nagiging highlighted na ‘Ay, ayos! Nandito siya,’” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-36" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEMC6qmzXfk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A36%2C%22os%22%3A15709661.900000095%2C%22ls%22%3A781772.5%2C%22le%22%3A781778.1999998093%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-36" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>For wedding preparations, Robi and Maiqui shared the top three things a couple must secure first.</p><p>“Kung wedding pag-uusapan, ang top three na dapat niyo ibook agad—venue, the church and coordinator,” Robi said. </p><p>He also reminded Ryan and Paola to enjoy the experience rather than feel pressured. </p><p>“It’s an event na dapat niyo i-enjoy. Hindi siya dapat nape-pressure kayong dalawa. Equally important na sobrang ganda ng pakiramdam niyo. Your wedding should be the standard wedding of all time,” Robi advised.</p><p>Looking back on their wedding, Robi and Maiqui felt it turned out perfectly.</p><p>“Everything that we wanted, happened. Sobrang perfect (kaya) you should just enjoy the wedding,” Maiqui said. </p><p>Robi added, “Hanggang ngayon masasabi ko na that’s the best moment of my life.”</p><p>He also shared a heartfelt prayer he said while waiting for Maiqui at the altar.</p><p>“Last advice ko, when you&#x27;re waiting for her sa altar, ang prayer ko noon, ‘Sana ako iyong tamang lalaki para sa kaniya.’ Always pray for that,” he told Ryan.</p><p>Meanwhile, Ryan revealed that he and Paola have set their wedding date for June 2026, following their engagement last year.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-37" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C--IAQFB5W4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A37%2C%22os%22%3A15709791%2C%22ls%22%3A781772.5%2C%22le%22%3A781778.1999998093%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="566" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-37" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Ryan also shared that singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla volunteered to be their first principal sponsor.</p><p>“After [na-]engage, sobra akong natouch. Tahimik kasi si Ms. Zsa Zsa, lumapit siya sa akin (and sabi niya) ‘Ryan, ako first ninang niyo,’” Ryan said.</p>

<p>Robi Domingo and Ryan Bang shared a special Valentine’s double date with their partners Maiqui Pineda and Paola Huyong.</p>

Robi Domingo and Ryan Bang shared a special Valentine’s double date with their partners Maiqui Pineda and Paola Huyong.