Finding the ideal gift amidst the whirlwind of wedding preparations is no easy feat, yet it's one task that’s filled with heartfelt intentions. For Diana Marie Mendoza-Zabala, a devoted high school Science teacher, this quest took on a new significance just three [K(1] days before saying “I do.” to Joemar Zabala, a secondary Social Studies educator.[K(2]
The perfect partner para sa love
Wedding preparations are usually hectic, and Diana and Joemar weren’t
exempted from this experience when they started getting ready for their big
day. Their schedules and calendars were so full that Diana almost forgot to buy
a special gift for Joemar, a present that was intended to be a part of their
vows.
Three [K(3] days before their special day, Diana revisited the mall where they first
crossed paths with a clear idea of what she wanted to give him—a watch that
would perfectly symbolize their enduring, timeless love. She scoured the mall
and found a variety of options, some more affordable than others, but a
particular timepiece caught her attention.
“Noong bumili ako ng gift para sa wedding namin, sa SM Store sa Lucena
City ako pumunta. Yung gift na gusto kong ibigay ko sa kanya is relo, pero that
time, kapos na kami sa budget. Iniisip ko talaga paano ko ma-a-avail yung relo
kung wala naman akong hawak na pera para mabarayan siya ng full payment. Buti
na lang tinawag ng sales lady yung sales associate ng Home Credit at nasabihan
niya ako na ‘Sakto, Ma’am, naka-promo kami ngayon, 0% interest.
Bago ko ibigay yung regalo kay Joemar, gumawa ako ng letter para sa
kanya; pero sa dulo ng message, sinabi ko na bayad na ang downpayment ng relo[K(4] , siya na nga lang ang bahala sa installment na three months, pero 0%
interest naman,” Diana happily recalled.
(I purchased my wedding gift for Joemar in SM Store Lucena. I really
wanted to give him a wristwatch as a gift, but at that time, I didn’t have
enough money for it. I was thinking of possible ways to get it, even
though I didn’t have enough cash on hand, when the
sales lady assisting me called for Home Credit’s sales associate. The associate
then went on to tell me that, as luck would have it, Home Credit had a 0%
interest promo at that time.
Before I gave my gift to Joemar, I wrote him a letter, indicating in the
last part that I had already paid for the wristwatch’s downpayment, he just
needed to pay for the remaining three-month installment fees, but with no
interest).
The lifelong companion in every chapter
And then, it was D-day. As Diana presented Joemar with her gift availed
through Home Credit, videographer Bryant Nanez captured the heartfelt moment,
where Diana even presented Joemar with the Home Credit care card as part of her
present, in a sensational same-day-edit video. The sincerity and
distinctiveness of the gesture caused the video, which was posted
online, to go viral [L(5] [L(6] and quickly
garner over 41.5K views. The unexpected attention from the public was a
delightful surprise for the couple, who were overjoyed to see their wedding
inspiring viewers.
“At Home Credit, we understand the importance of celebrating life's
special moments, especially when it comes to love. As a trusted lifestyle
partner, our commitment lies in delivering convenient and fast access to
credit, empowering Filipinos to lead the lives they deserve. We are overjoyed
to be a part of not just Diana and Joemar's beautiful love story, but also of
the multitude of life stories that we touch through our services,” Sheila Paul,
Chief Marketing Officer of Home Credit Philippines, expressed.
Joemar conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Home Credit for
consistently serving as a reliable partner throughout the various chapters of
his life.
“Kung tao si Home Credit, lubos kaming magpapasalamat sa kanya dahil
noong walang-wala ako, naging malaking tulong ito para sakin. Ngayon
na nagsisimula na kami bilang mag-asawa, gusto naming makapagpundar ng mga
gamit, at naisip namin na why not i-try namin gamit ang Home Credit.
Pero hihintayin muna namin na matapos ang existing loan namin dahil
ang pagkuha ng loan ay isang
proseso na kailangang pagplanuhan kung kailan dapat kunin. Ito ay isang
responsibilidad at ang mga nagagamit natin na galing sa hiram ay kailangan
nating bayaran dahil napakinabangan na natin ang mga ito, at dahil naging
mabait ang mga nagpahiram nito at napakabilis lang din naman ang proseso,” Joemar
remarked.
(If Home Credit were a person, we would thank them profusely because
they were there for us when we had close to none. Now that we are starting our
married life, we would like to build a home and try to use Home Credit for it.
However, we would wait first to finish our existing Home Credit loan,
since acquiring loans is a process that needs thorough thinking and planning.
Getting loans is a responsibility, and the things that we get to use and enjoy
because of it need the right repayments since the creditor was generous enough
to let us borrow, and the process of borrowing was also fast and convenient.)
With this touching wedding tale, how did Joemar discover the love of his
life, Diana? To unveil the enchanting story that binds them, let's rewind to
the very beginning.
Diana and Joemar's charming love story unfolded when fate intervened one
day. According to Joemar, the magic began with a love-at-first-sight encounter.
Sometime in 2017, while browsing through social media, he stumbled upon Diana's
profile, tagged in a wedding photo shared by mutual friends.
“Social media talaga ang naging way para magkakilala kami nitong aking
asawa. [Noong nakita ko siya], sabi ko, why not i-chat ko siya? Noong first
time ko siyang na-meet, parang na-love at first sight ako. Na-realize ko agad
na magiging asawa ko siya,” Joemar fondly reminisced.
(Social media paved the way for our paths to cross. When I first saw her
profile, all I could think of was sending her a chat message. The first time I
met her, it felt like love at first sight, and I already knew back then that
she would be my future wife.)
Following their initial meeting, their love blossomed, leading them to
officially become a couple. During the first two years of their relationship,
they chose to keep things lowkey, recognizing Diana's parents' protective
nature. They discreetly went on dates, always respecting her parents' wishes,
and adhering to her 7 PM curfew, despite both being of legal age.
As a couple, Joemar and Diana share a simple yet meaningful connection,
marked by common hobbies, interests, and values. They enjoy exploring different
restaurants, savoring new experiences one venue at a time—and being practical
about it. This love language formed the foundation of their relationship.
Seven years down the road, Joemar and Diana embraced the next chapter of
their love story, deciding to exchange vows and tie the knot in
2023. After their union, Joemar and Diana were abundantly blessed. They
acquired a new home and a car, and the blessings continued with the
anticipation of a baby on the way.[L(7]
Learn more about Joemar and Diana’s love story here.
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