NEW YORK CITY—First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo marked his 62nd birthday here Friday by attending Mass with his family.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, their sons, Representative Juan Miguel Arroyo of Pampanga province and Representative Diosdado Macapagal-Arroyo of Camarines Sur, and lone daughter Luli were at the Mass held in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

Also in attendance were Cabinet officials, including Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves, Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, and the Philippine ambassador to the United Nations, Hilario Davide Jr.

Also present were House Deputy Speakers Raul del Mar and Maria Amelita Villarosa, Representatives Mary Ann Susano and Nanette Castelo-Daza of Quezon City and Rep. Junie Cua of Quirino province, among others.