What is the role of the witnesses or wedding sponsors?
The rules state that there should be three or more witnesses or sponsors, aside from the approval of the Party unit concerned, to make the marriage valid. It is the obligation of the witnesses or sponsors to share with the couple their knowledge and experiences on marriage and in raising a family inside the Party. They shall give advice and suggestions to the couple. After the wedding, the witnesses or sponsors should inquire, from time to time, about the situation of the couple and their family. They should be available to the couple when asked for help in solving marital problems. Comrades with rich experiences in the revolution and in married life are those recommended to act as witnesses or sponsors. This is why the rules state that at least two of the witnesses or sponsors should be full-fledged Party members. * Translation of excerpts which directly concerns the rights of women and care of children from the Filipino original entitled Ilang Paliwanag sa mga Tuntunin sa Pag-aasawa
