Stronger at Silver

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

Uniting their colleagues from various nations such as Japan, the United States, Kuwait and the Philippines for their 25th wedding anniversary were Charo and husband Bill Ireton, the president of Warner Entertainment Japan responsible for releasing blockbuster films such as the Harry Potter movie series and the award-winning flick Inception. The solemn renewal of vows at the Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati was officiated by father Bill Grimm, a Maryknoll priest who flew in for the special anniversary mass for the couple. They were joined by their children Matthew, Roberta, William, Thomas and Edward who are all achievers in their own fields and studies. A sumptuous dinner and dance party followed at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila where the couple relished good memories with friends, including your columnist who was Bill and Charo’s matchmaker. Congratulations to Bill and Charo. Here’s to the next five delightful decades of your married life! Cheers!

Come home to Siena

The Siena College Quezon City Alumni Association invites all of its graduates to the 2011 Grand Alumni Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Siena Hall, Siena College, Quezon City. A Holy Mass will be held at 5 p.m. to be followed by a sumptuous dinner, fellowship and foot-stomping music from the band Beats and Pieces. Tickets are priced at P600 and are available at the college through Judith Paliza. For more information, call 712-3668, 414-1156 to 57 or get in touch with Siena College alumna Roselle Rebano (standing, center) at 0918-9061256. Seen in the photo are members of Siena College class of 1963 (seated, from left) Siena College Quezon City Alumni Association president Rose Orbos, doctor Alice Lim, Charito Santillan, high school physical education instructor Beth Valera; (standing, from left) Ethel Ruddy, Cora Bautista, Nini Mercado and Nila Pilares during their meeting for the upcoming event. It’s always a good idea to go back to your alma mater!