A toast for Robert and David

Former fashion designer, jeweller and now partner in Technomarine, Robert Castaneda celebrated his birthday dinner at Pandan Asian cafe in Scout Limbaga which was hosted by a good friend Mona Lacanlale, who was unfortunately in the USA that day.

Invite guests were Ret. Gen. PNP chief Picoy Cascolan and wife Bing, Ram Antonio, Quirino Gov. Dax Cua and wife Midy, Quezon City Cong. Onyx and father Bingbong Crisologo, Quezon City Cong. now running for Vice Mayor Winnie Castelo, actor Gary Estrada and lovely wife Bernadeth, Marivel Carandang, Gyngyn Ponce Quiazon, Atty. Willie and Malou Tamayo Martinez, and Dr. Elsie Pascua.

Other guests who came later coming from a wedding were Chuchi Villar, Dave Mungcal, Jorge and Fried Hizon, Hi! Society with Dr. George Sarakinis, Oscar del Rosario and David and Mache Torres Ackerman.

(From left) Usec. Picoy Cascolan, Robert Castaneda, Bingbong Crisologo, Jeffrey Campos and Lance Raymundo.

Quirino Governor Dax and wife Midy Cua with mother-in-law Mary Nacague and Robert Castaneda

Jorge Hizon, George Sarakinis and Oscar del Rosario

Elsie pascua, Malou Martinez, Irene Montemayor, Gyngyn Ponce Quiazon and Baby Doria

Hi Society, Gary Estrada and Bernadeth Allyson

Meanwhile active businesswoman Mache Torres hosted a Christmas Party and an advance birthday celebration for her hubby, David Ackerman.

Mache and family left last December 22  tospend Christmas in New York and will enroll their two daughters in a Canadian University by middle of January next year.

The party was attended by over 150 beautiful and fun loving Rotarians and friends held at their sprawling West Greenhills residence facing the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. Marcy David's 7-piece band provided musical entertainment on a stage specially created for them. A lighted dance floor was set up on the covered swimming pool where guests danced till midnight.

The 7-course dinner was catered by Chef Noel Hizon and to top it all, four trays of Indian Food was added to the buffet Table given by Tenambhat Krishnamurthy Rameash.

It was a great party with wine and Mcallan whiskey overflowing till the party ended past midnight. To David, more birthdays to come.

Carolyn and Elton Tan, (standing) Agile Zamora and Fortune Ledesma

Ciel and Mica Cruz, David Ackerman, Bea Cruz, Mache Ackerman, Dani Cruz, Emi Ackerman

(Standing) Keith Harrison, Dr. Francis Dimalanta and Khiko Alivia, (seated) Anthony, Eric LaCain

Monching Gallinera, David Ackerman, (seated) Jasmin and Jane Umali, Hi Society! George Sarakinis