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- A prisoner and his fiancée recently exchanged vows inside the Balamban Municipal Jail in Cebu on Valentine’s Day
- Their wedding showed that even the cold walls of a prison cannot stop love
- The couple, who have known each other for 20 years, finally sealed their love for each other with marriage
- Their story serves as a testament to the power of love, forgiveness, and second chance
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Love knows no bounds, not even the cold, hard walls of a prison. This Valentine's Day, John Jay Tagalog and Royce Lim, a couple who have been together for 20 years, finally tied the knot inside the Balamban Municipal Jail in Cebu. Their story is a testament to the enduring power of love, forgiveness, and second chances.
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John Jay and Royce's journey to the altar was far from smooth. They started their life together in 2005 when Royce was just 15 years old, welcoming their first child the following year. However, their relationship faced a major challenge when John Jay went to work in Japan for three years. During his time abroad, he had an affair, creating a deep rift in their bond.
“Mga bata pa kaming nagsimula mag-pamilya, hindi pa maintindihan kung ano talaga ang pamilya. Nakapaglakbay ako papuntang Japan, 3 years ako doon walang uwian. Doon kami nagkaroon ng gap sa relasyon namin,” John Jay narrated.
Despite their efforts to rebuild their family, the spark they once shared had faded.
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“Hindi na kami masyadong close, hindi na kami sweet... May tukso, nasaktan ko siya kaya parang iba na ang relasyon naming,” he added.
Upon his return from Japan in 2013, John Jay proposed to Royce, but she rejected him. The pain of his infidelity was still too fresh.
“Hindi ko pa matanggap ang ginawa niya sa Japan kasi masakit. Yung nakausap mo ang babae nya tapos ang daming sinasabi tungkol sa akin tapos pag-uwi niya rito ganoon lang kadali na papakasalan ako. Parang hindi ko pa matanggap yon,” Royce said.
Their situation grew even more complicated when John Jay was incarcerated in 2020 for violating drug and firearms laws. Ironically, it was during his imprisonment that their love rekindled.
“Nagpasalamat ako na nakulong ako kasi nagkabalikan kami. Doon ko nalaman na mahal niya talaga ako,” John Jay said.
Royce began visiting John Jay in jail three to four times a week, and the spark in their relationship reignited. In a surprising turn of events, it was Royce who proposed to John Jay in 2022. With the help of the jail guards, she orchestrated a heartwarming proposal, holding up letters that spelled out "will you marry me" while John Jay watched from his cell.
“Doon ko na-realize na kahit ganito ako na nasa kulungan may tunay talagang nagmamahal sa akin, doon ko lang na-feel walang iba kundi sa kanya lang,” he said.
“Mahal ko eh, ayoko mawala, ayoko mapunta sa iba kaya itali ko na,” Royce countered.
And so, on Valentine's Day 2025, John Jay and Royce finally exchanged vows in a ceremony held inside the Balamban Municipal Jail. John Jay, looking dapper in his tuxedo, waited at the altar for Royce, who was radiant in her white wedding gown, carrying a bouquet of white, red, and yellow flowers. Their two sons and parents joined them in the wedding march.
“Hindi lang din naman para sa akin, para din yon sa mga anak namin. Kumpleto yung pamilya, buo, magkasama sa isang bahay. Hindi na maulit ang ganoong pangyayari,” Royce explained.
John Jay's message to his wife was one of hope and commitment.
“Sana maging strong tayo hanggang sa huli. Hanggang kamatayan na 'to. Wala nang makapaghiwalay sa atin. Anuman ang problema palaging third party si Jesus Christ para maging strong tayo, mabigyan ng gabay ang mga desisyon natin,” John Jay said.
He also expressed his gratitude to the church ministry and the Balamban Municipal Jail for making their wedding possible.
“Malaki ang pasalamat ko kasi sila ang binigay sa amin na pangarap namin na akala namin hindi na matupad na magpakasal kasi nasa loob. God is good all the time. Ganitong opportunity binigay sa amin. Sana going straight na tayo yung mga pagkakamali natin sa isa't isa gawin nating stepping stone para maging better na tao tayo,” he also said.
Royce's message to her husband was filled with love and longing.
“Matagal ko na talagang pinangarap ikasal, ngayon ikakasal na talaga tayo. Akoy iyo, ikaw ay akin na. Hindi tayo makikinig sa mga taong ayaw sa ating dalawa, ang sa akin ay maligaya tayo, kompleto na ating pamilya... Sana malapit na tayong magsama,” she told her husband.
Jail Officer 1 Neftali Pino shared that the jail officers served as sponsors for the wedding. Due to the limited space, only immediate family members were able to attend the ceremony. He thanked the Family Life Ministry of Balamban for their support and contributions to the event.
John Jay and Royce's wedding is a poignant reminder that love can blossom even in the most unlikely of places. Their story is a testament to the power of forgiveness, the strength of family, and the enduring nature of true love.
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