Aiko Melendez reveals she had no idea that Onemig Bondoc was planning to propose
Filipino actress Aiko Melendez announced her engagement to Onemig Bondoc, revealing that the proposal at her father's gravesite was a complete surprise. The couple has requested television host Boy Abunda to serve as a godfather at their upcoming wedding.
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The engagement of high-profile local celebrities often generates significant public interest and media coverage in the Philippine entertainment industry.
<p><a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/tracking/aikomelendez%C2%A0/" target="_blank">Aiko Melendez</a> revealed that <a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/tracking/onemigbondoc/" target="_blank">Onemig Bondoc</a>'s proposal came as a total surprise to her.</p><p>In a statement sent to "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Wednesday, the actress said she thought it was just another day of vlogging for them.</p><p>They were visiting Aiko's dad at the cemetery ahead of his birthday on October 31.</p><p>"I had absolutely no hunch about the proposal until that very day," Aiko said. "Little did I know, Onemig had something much more special planned."</p><p>"We're truly overwhelmed and grateful for all the love and warm wishes we've received as we begin this beautiful new chapter together," she added.</p><p>According to Onemig, he asked permission from Aiko's mother and her children before he proposed.
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