Their story began quietly, almost unnoticeably, but with God’s timing written all over it. Jason had already taken notice of Hannia long before she knew. To her, he was simply “the nice guy from church”—the one who somehow always found a way to gather friends after service for food or fun. To him, she was the answer to prayers whispered after two years of singleness, a woman whose smile and spirit drew him closer every time.

The first moments were small: a simple hello after a Young Adult Set, a friendly gathering at her family’s restaurant where her mom immediately suspected he liked her (and she wasn’t wrong). Hannia wasn’t looking to date—she had promised the Lord a year devoted only to Him. Slowly, feelings began to grow in the spaces between group dinners, casual conversations, and the playful back-and-forth of Instagram stories. Hannia’s roommate was the first to call her out, hinting that maybe her heart was already leaning toward Jason, though she wouldn’t admit it at the time.

For Jason, the intention was clear: he wanted to pursue her, and not passively. After countless outings with friends and conversations that never seemed to die out, he finally asked her to meet at Bon Bon on December 18, 2023. There, he told her the truth—he wasn’t texting just to pass time; he had real feelings for her. Just a few days later, he asked her on their first official date.

From then on, their story unfolded with both sweetness and intention. Jason didn’t just take Hannia out; he respectfully met with her family and asked for their blessing to pursue her. Together they shared adventures big and small—breakfast dates, conversations about faith, and playful Target runs to check the toy aisle.

Then came January 18, 2024, “the date” Jason had carefully planned. After a day of surprises, he brought Hannia to the Griffith Observatory. There, with childhood snacks from the Philippines as gifts and a handwritten note with two checkboxes—yes or no—he asked her to be his girlfriend. Hannia, of course, checked “yes.”

Since that moment, their love has only deepened. Hannia has discovered Jason’s patience, his deep care for others, his love for truth, and his constant desire to grow. Jason has been her steady rock through life’s transitions, grounding her in the love of the Lord. And for Jason, Hannia has been a source of joy and light—someone whose faith inspires him, whose laughter brings warmth to his days, and whose love continually reminds him of God’s goodness, all while making him braver, a little less shy, and encouraging him to step outside of his comfort zone. Together, they’ve learned to laugh, to debate, to support, and to fall in love in a way that feels both safe and extraordinary.

What began as a simple hello became a history—one filled with joy, grace, and the unshakable foundation of God’s love. And now, that history has led them here, ready to step into the next chapter: a covenant of marriage, where they will continue to love each other as Christ loves His bride.