Sylvia Sanchez (Facebook)

Award-winning actress Sylvia Sanchez, mother of Rep. Arjo Atayde, shared a clip of what seems to be the "pamamanhikan" of the Ataydes at the home of Maine Mendoza last Sunday, June 25.

The "pamamanhikan," which means to climb or ascend, is a traditional Filipino practice where the man, accompanied by his parents, formally asks the bride's family for approval.

Maine and Arjo got engaged on July 29, 2022.

Rep. Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza (Facebook)

In the video, Sylvia could be seen waving from her car as soon as she arrived in front of Maine's gated house. It was captioned: "The very important destination." Sylvia also used the hashtags #mainedcm #arjoatayde  #casamendoza #pamamanhikan #AtaydeMendoza #family #happiness #thankuLORD

Then Maine welcomed Sylvia with a smile and finger heart gesture.

CLICK TO WATCH THE INSTAGRAM CLIP: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct6g5evuPjp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Netizens congratulated Maine and Arjo as they praised Sylvia. Some comments:

"Mabait magiging biyenan ni maine, at mabait din magiging biyenan ni Arjo."

"Ang swerte ni Arjo at maine sa isat-isa."

"Congrats po luv u Main Aldub fans solid... congrats Arjo & Maine."

"Congratulations Arjo and Maine swerte ni Maine na naging mother inlaw ka nya Biang. I’m happy for them."

"Namanhikan"