MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra guard RJ Abarrientos married his longtime partner Arlove De Jesus in a ceremony in Manila on Saturday.
The couple exchanged vows at a private event attended by family, friends, and several sports personalities.
Abarrientos, who is currently playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as a rookie, has been a promising talent for Ginebra.
He joined the professional league earlier this year and has been making a name for himself on the court.
Arlove De Jesus has been by Abarrientos’ side throughout his career, and the couple has been together for several years.
The ceremony was held in a well-known venue in Manila, with a reception following the nuptials.
Several of Abarrientos’ teammates and coaches attended the wedding, offering their congratulations to the newlyweds.
The couple opted for a traditional Filipino ceremony, incorporating elements that reflected their personal journey and connection. Photographs from the event showed the couple surrounded by loved ones, celebrating their union.