MANILA, Philippines — Comedian and "Eat Bulaga!" host Jose Manalo is officially engaged to his longtime partner, former EB Babe Mergene Maranan.

The heartfelt proposal happened on Dec. 2 at a picturesque resort, with Manalo serenading Maranan to the tune of Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw." The moment was made even more special as the rendition was accompanied by a guitarist and saxophonist.

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