PNoy gifts newlyweds Shalani and Roman with wine glasses

Although he was a no-show at their wedding, President Noynoy Aquino has gifted his ex-girlfriend Shalani Soledad and her now-husband Rep. Roman Romulo with eight wine glasses.

The number eight is perceived not only as a lucky number but also a romantic one. Nevertheless, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte deemed that the number of wine glasses that the newlywed couple received from PNoy was coincidental.

“Normally set po kasi ‘yun talaga eh. Mayroon pong pagpipilian usually—parang for a set of four, set of eight, or set of 12... So tingin ko, wala naman po sigurong significance… Baka ‘yun lang din po ‘yung napili talaga na number,” she said in a recent radio interview.

Spokesperson Valte then seemingly suggested the usefulness of the eight wine glasses.

“Just in case, baka naman may mga guests sila—‘yung bagong mag-asawa—when they entertain…” she said.

In early January, the chief executive related that his staff had brought the gift for Shalani and Roman.

The couple invited PNoy to their wedding, which was held last Jan. 22 at the St. Benedict Church in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The president is believed to have gone to Baguio City that day.

Asked if PNoy’s absence at the Roman-Shalani nuptials was intentional, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda admitted in an interview last month that he’s clueless.

“I wouldn’t know the schedule of the President over the weekend…” he was quoted to have said.

In spite of his high-profile split with the pretty Valenzuela councilor in late 2010, PNoy wished Shalani and Roman well in their journey together as husband and wife. He also related in a previous interview that the two are “right” for each other.

Shalani and Roman spent their honeymoon in Rome, Italy.

PNoy is currently dating Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee.

By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ

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