SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Paul and Loida Gatchalian celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner held at Quiapo, Quiapo Banquet Hall in Scarborough recently. The couple are shown in photo flanked by their sons Jericho (right) and Justin (left) as their friend, Rod Evangelista, raising glass at left, proposes a toast. At far right is Arthur Fernandez who emceed the affair.

65th BIRTHDAY. Rene Andrada, a long-time resident of Scarborough, was given a surprise party at The Keg in Scarborough by his seven children, the Prince of Peace Church Ministry and long time close friends on Dec. 3, 2011. From left: Dolly Poblete, Cynthia Acayan, Nina Wijangco, Malou Andrada, celebrant Rene Andrada, George R. Poblete, Ed Wijangco and Rommel Acayan