Joyce Paulina Corpuz’s family marked her birthday on a rainy weekend in June in their Scarborough home. Dozens of friends and family members and relatives dropped by to greet her and share a sumptuous dinner. From left: Husband Ben, Paulina, children Belinda, Benson and Isabella.

Guests who were late to leave get to be in the picture at Joyce Paulina Corpuz’s birthday party in Scarborough recently. The backyard where two tents were set up, was turned into a covered barbecue yard where yummy Ilocano and Tagalog dishes were served.