On Sunday, March 16th, Salvacion (Salve) and Ed Dayao marked another milestone as they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Celebration was at their home in New Westminster.
The evening was filled with joy, laughter, celebrated with family, friends and leaders in the community gathered to celebrate their enduring commitment to one another.
Among the special guests were MP Peter Julian, Doris Ma, Linda Magno & John, Rey Fortaleza, Lita Tapia, Bert & Pat Parungao, Ernesto &Lorie Ong, Matt & China Caparas, members of Rotarians, China & Adona, PICPA, UFCABC, Ciff Belgica, Bella Balisi Bevilacqua, Boni Barcia, Irene Yatco & Lilia Tiamzon, Marlon & Maylani Parel – Realtor, Bennet Ganata – Plato Filipino, Edith Malang – Pampanga Cuisine, Evelyn Lopez – Balai in Borough, Rowena Pineda – Pinoy Cravings, Jesse, Laarni & Alyssa Tanada – Alyssa Essential MedSpa, Linda & Jun – Imprints Printing, Joel & Noi Castro – Spectrum Prints and other leaders in the Filipino Canadian community.
This special evening was not just a celebration of 45 years of marriage, but a testament to the couple’s love story that has stood the test of time.
Ed and Salve tied the knot on March 13th, 1980, and have since renewed their vows twice—once in Vancouver and again in Manila, Philippines—on their 25th wedding anniversary. Their four wedding ceremonies are a true reflection of their dedication to one another and their growing love.

Salve and Ed’s guests enjoyed an evening of delicious food and karaoke night musical performances, with the couple themselves leading the singing. Other performers included MP Peter Julian, Linda Magno, Alyssa Tanada, Jesse Tanada, Marlon Parel, Irene Yatco, and Josephine Rose Fard.
Salve and Ed are grateful for their three daughters, Sheila Marie, Elizabeth, and Mia-Bianca Angela, as well as their son-in-law Dax,Dearick and Kyla, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
It was a night of fun and celebration as Ed and Salve reminisced about 45 years of love, family, and shared joy.
By Michael Cunanan and Apple Plata