Feu83 The Stars Are Back

CHAPTER 1

  KUMUSTA NA,   CLASSMATE?



MAYBE SA PAG-KIKITA NATING MULI MAY PELEGES NA ANG ATING MGA MUKHA MASISILIP MONG MAY MGA PUTI NA ANG MGA BUHOK NA SANA’Y GUSTO NATING MAWALA.



NGUNIT SA BAWAT PELEGES AT PUTING BUHOK NA LUMILITAW KASAMA NOO’Y MGA EXPERIENCES NAGPATIBAY SA ATING MGA BUHAY.



AT TIMES WISH MONG IBALIK ANG IYONG KABATAAN AT ISIPING SANA’Y GANOON PA RIN KASIMPLE ANG BUHAY BUT AS TIME GOES BY LIFE PALA AY  DI GANON-GANON LANG.



SA PAGKIKITA NATING MULI MGA KARANASAN NATI’Y MAARI NATING BALIKAN AT MAGANDANG ISIPIN MED SCHOOL DAYS NATING NAGDAAN.



NAIS KITA NGAYONG KUMUSTAHIN SA ISIP MO BA’Y KAYANG MALIMUTAN NA MINSAN SA BUHAY MO AKO AY IYONG NAGING KAMAG-ARAL.  





SO KAHIT TAYO’Y MAGKAHIWALAY ULI AT PAGKATAPOS NITO’Y KANYA-KANYA NG UWI KEEP MO ANG GOOD MEMORIES NITONG PAGKIKITA NATING MULI.



SA PAGBALIK MO ULI SA ARAW-ARAW NA BUHAY AT SA PAGHARAP MO SA KINABUKASAN PRAY KO PATIBAYIN KA PA NG PANGINOON AND SEE YOU AGAIN, NEXT TIME!!! Ruth A. Mojica-Bernardo, M.D. FEU Medicine ‘83  

 

CHAPTER 2

WHAT IF OUR BATCH 83 LIVED TODAY with all the 3G celphones, internet, digital cameras, scanners, ipods, fax machines, etc. What will you and your close friends be doing with the IT gadgets around?

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Mann Francisco, Ed del Rosario and Francis Cruz will put a blog on “How to make FEU clerkship rotation easy in spite of being married and with children”. Bong Dalusong and Albert Gironella texting Marlon, Raul, Vuvu and Abel “pare, papunta n dyn c S.H.O., may ngsumbng yta s pusoy nyo! Bebe Avancena sending email to Malou:

From: To:

[email protected] [email protected]

Subject:

Jan 5-31, 2008 lecture notes in Pediatrics, Ob& Gyn and Family Medicine

Message would read: “Sweetheart, pakiscan lahat ng notes mo then attach and email to me asap. Dito pa kami sa basketball court nagpractice. Btw sweetheart, pasaload naman, kaya di kita matext back.”

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Flor Mendoza with his Nokia 72 series videoing sexy gros at Ihiwan infront of UDMC. Go Chi, Melvin Dayrit, Ruby Abubo and JT Tan always listening to their ipods (let us listen to their ipods: 1st degree dehydration, 10% wieght loss, elastic skin, wet lips, oral dehydration, 2nd degree dehydration ...........) Vuvu strongly instructing the nurse-on-duty, “huwag mong ikikicable o ititilegram, i-fax mo! Noel Maducdoc making voice calls to our pretty classmates without caller id but got caught when he tried texting one of them. With his sheik digital camera and pc, Louie Santiago thought it was just like sex …. download, upload, download, upload..... Francis Cruz and Man Francisco “attending” the clinico-pathological conference through webcam of Benjie dela Paz who in turn was recording his flute music with Rodel’s walkman (pwede ba yun?)

Morayta

PARADOXICALLY, ALIVE and KICKING: A Journey of 2 and ½ Decades Francis Cruz

In busy Morayta, our dear Alma Mater used to be Our loud laughter and enduring friendship forever be We’d gladly celebrate it, our silver anniversary Ours as classmates and doctors come 2009 January Surgeons, internists, scientists, health providers, they call But truly devoted and competent servant leaders, we are all From Manila to far-flung Canada, batch mates stand tall Heal and care for everyone, big and especially the small Come from same roots to rise in one, strong tree Our branches, leaves provide shade to everybody Cherish the past, but love the present humanity Paradoxically, all of us belong to FEU Medicine 83

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Prayer before the Grand Reunion A PRAYER FOR FEU MEDICINE BATCH 1983 by Vic Bonuel Dear GOD, We thank you for all the blessings you have bestowed on us and our families through all these years. We thank you for giving us the unlimited opportunities and the divine wisdom, strength and guidance to serve you and our fellow brothers and sisters through our daily work. We firmly believe that we cannot do all these wonderful work, achievements and successes without your divine guidance and wisdom. We sincerely ask for your special blessings to make our Silver Reunion a memorable and successful one. We beseech that you touch the heart, body and spirit of each and every one of us and our families as we travel in this wonderful world you created, sharing your message of goodness, kindness, faith, hope and love. Bless our friends who have passed away, that they will have eternal repose in your Heavenly Kingdom. Grant that we live a long life and be able to celebrate our Golden Anniversary with strength of body & clarity of mind.... For thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory.... AMEN.

Reunions in the USA

CHAPTER 5.1

Batch get Together, California by Lai Sibulo “All my bags are packed, am ready to go…” was the tune I was singing as my family waited for me to get out of the car— only, I was leaving on a Greyhound bus, not a jet plane. For most of the months we’ve waited, with a few mini-reunions here and there, we’ve been linked to one another by our Internet webgroup, which had been growing really quickly. That growth was fueled by the urgent need to reconnect in time for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. On July 3rd, Thursday, that virtual connection was to become real. If ever there was a time to see old friends from our beloved FEUNRMF, this was it. I was in Barstow for a 15-minute stop when my cellphone rang. It was Dan Marella checking on me. I told him I was wearing green so he could easily spot me from the rest of the passengers. We hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries, and soon, we were heading to Sam’s Riverside home. I thought I heard shrieks of welcome as we drew near the front door—shusss!—that was my very active imagination at work as we were the earliest to arrive, followed minutes later by Rodel, then came Anita, then Odette and Vangie with her mom. The husband and wife team led by Ed and Mita, Juammy and Marci, Bobbit and Eilleen with their young daughter, Bobby and Matett, Jemima and husband, arrived with Elma and Pam from the CME sessions in Anaheim. Melvin, Malou, Connie and Raffy came later; Abel, Chito, and Ed Cuevas much, much later. It didn’t take much to be overwhelmed by the occasion, the sheer experience of just being there as it happened was enough to forget that 25 long years have passed (that’s a quarter of a century!). Raul A. took pictures, Milo (Jojie’s hubby), Pam and Matett took turns videotaping the event. Sam was also busy taking pictures while his wife, Remy, mingled with the girls.

The video recordings captured it all… our busy lives slowing to a crawl thoroughly having the time of our lives, surrounded by food lovingly chosen by Jojie and Rodel—sisig, lechon, pinakbet, egg rolls, fresh lumpia, lechon manok, kakanin, and the ever loyal pancit. Truly, nothing helps to remember a gettogether better than the food that was there (I was apprehensive I would gain back the five pounds I lost before going south… Will my black and white dress still fit me?). Nevertheless, after dancing to Loulou’s choreography, I made myself believe that I would lose the pounds I had just gained. We sang “We are the world” and we wore our personalized pinback buttons. As I got hold of mine, Ed Santos asked me, “Were you still a virgin back then?” To which I shockingly answered a loud “Yes.” Everything happened spontaneously: apart from the group was Jemima’s husband patiently watching us, Manoy Ed Marifosque unloading boxes of grapefruit he personally picked from his orchard, the dynamic Bobby discussing samples of what our batch has accomplished back home in P.I., Juammy rendering a few finishing touches on his powerpoint presentation, girls in groups sharing their pregnancy ‘accidents’ and pregnancy ‘false alarms,’ Sam grilling Jollibee burgers in the backyard with some of the boys having a good time of their own—Indeed that was a special time refreshing relationships with friends both old and new. By nighttime, my head was throbbing and hurting from laughing too much and my belly full of gas. No one dared to cut the cake with our class picture on it (Did everybody feel some kind of reverence for it, or were we just afraid of Mother Hen Elma giving us a slap on the wrist if we did so?). What happened at Sam’s house was unforgettable; we were one big family under one roof… It was a one time experience, an impressive kick-off to Saturday’s grand ball. After spending the night at Elma’s L.A. apartment, Friday was spent attending lectures of our very own Bob and Herman and lunch with newcomers Judith, Bev, Jen, Ron, Raul G., and wife Josie. Luz, Nestor, and Willie Tayag joined the nightcap at the hotel lobby after the Filipiniana party. That night was exceptionally memorable because that was when we had the precious company of Pam’s beloved daughter Melanie. She and my daughter, Nicole, sipped mojitos while watching the group, with their blended drinks, play the game of charades. Then Saturday came, everybody had a totally different look! We were happy to see Ate Roxy and Ledeia. We had the group picture taken and were presented individually with medals. It

was heightened by our dance and comedy number created and directed by our one and only Rene De la Rosa. After dancing and laughing the night away with other alumni, one thing was sure, all of us clearly enjoyed ourselves with abandon. That night was not only emotionally significant, it was also a complete success. This January, when we all go home to the Philippines to celebrate the bigger, local version, we will laugh, we will learn, and we will fall in love with our old medical school all over again. Perhaps too, in my mind, I will befittingly sing “Memories… light the corners of my mind, misty water-colored memories, of the way we were…” on my flight back to Vegas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 5.

Grand Alumni Night The Stars Are Back By Nelly Galvez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dictionary defines REUNION as a gathering of members of a group who have been separated or apart. It is the act of coming together, from the Latin word unus or one. A reunion therefore, is a reconnection with old friends, an affirmation of past relationships and involves updating each other with past and present activities, including ups and downs and involves even closures of past relationships and hurts. Because of the varied emotions involved, reunions may be viewed as a welcome activity for some but may also be dreaded and unwelcome for others. From my end, because we are the silver jubilarians, I know it would mean time off from work, rest and family time because of endless meetings and practices. After two years of avoiding and ignoring Matett’s calls and text messages, I eventually answered and told her I will be attending the Sunday meetings and practices at Bonaventure in Greenhills. Matett was only too glad (“maiiyak naman ako at sumagot ka rin” were her exact words) to give me details of our activities as Silver Jubilarians. Sundays therefore, for the next three months, meant endless practices, meetings, frantic calls to other batchmates to join, and of course “tsismis”- exchanging juicy bits and pieces of each other and other batchmates’ lives! Practices meant extending our vocal chords to the limit under the direction of and admixed with sermons by Jake. We matched these vocal calisthenics with dancing skills straight from dekada otsenta (the 80’s- our year!) in spite of creaking bones and joints. During the first few months of practice, only a handful attended but as the Grand Night drew near, more batchmates attended and they were really troupers because even after a few practices, they got the melody (but could not memorize the lyrics- tumatanda na kasi!), choreography and blocking right, of course guided by the regular Sunday practice attendees. Practices then gave way to fittings of clothes, recordings and other activities related to our Silver Jubilee like the tree planting and feeding of street children. And then as batchmates started arriving from all over, parties and gatherings were added to our otherwise already busy schedules. With excitement building up for our performance on reunion night, we still had to attend the CME activities where selected batchmates delivered lectures on their field of expertise and we had to attend the Gabi ng Parangal to give tribute to professors under whose tutelage we studied and trained. The Grand Reunion was of course the penultimate activity. Everyone arrived at the Sofitel Phil Plaza last January 17, dressed to the nines, with the ladies elegantly dressed, coiffured and looking young and beautiful and the gentlemen looking handsome, dapper and dignified. During the song and dance number, the ladies were dressed in jewel colors: ruby reds, emerald greens, citrine yellows, am ethyst purples, sapphire blues and the men literally glowing from top to bottom ( pun intended!) in their bowties, vests and black pants. Everybody gave their all during the performance- voices were fuller and stronger, dance steps more graceful and lilting and the acting was full of vigor! A grand time was had by all- the audience but most especially the Silver Jubilarians. I’m thus so proud of my ’83 batchmates. Each one has become successful in his/her own field of endeavor but not one showed any “Star Complex”- walang mayabang at walang nagmayabang- each one just sharing and giving his/her own time to be one with the group in the celebration of our Silver Jubilee. Indeed the stars are back but not as expensive diamonds waiting to be noticed but as stars individually twinkling but collectively lighting up the night sky! Hurrah for Medicine Batch ’83!

CHAPTER 6 PREPARATIONS... Matett O. Mirasol






















PREPARING for the 25th homecoming was not on our minds when we met at a function room at Camp Aguinaldo one night around 200-. Francis Cruz instigated the dinner meeting which was graced by the visiting couple Juammy and Marcie Limjoco fresh from the US. It was attended by around 20 batch mates who had to introduce themselves one by one, having changed in aura and physical attributes that we sometimes had difficulty recognizing who was who. No regular meetings were set; we just had a night of fun and laughter, reconnecting and remembering. THE IDEA of a Christmas get together was brought out by Didi Torres-Matheus. We had a get together at former batch mate Janet Lim’s Plaza Ibarra one balmy night that December, 2005. This time, the changes we had undergone cannot be denied and whispers circulated asking for names, albeit discreetly. After consuming the oh-so delicious food provided courtesy of Janet, the laughter eventually quieted as we got down to business. Didi proposed designating batch officers, and so a list was born where Didi was President, Yoy Navarrete was Vice-President(a position he eventually abdicated due to distance and which he bequeathed to Bob Mirasol), Joji Nolasco-Macatangay was secretary(who unfortunately is a stranger to computers), and I was the volunteer Treasurer(thinking I could embezzle some money to complete the unfinished portions of our house..ha ha! ). It was agreed that we would put up with P10,000 each to cover for expenses and projects which were still nebulous at that time. STILL, no regular meetings were planned. Come February 2006, we heard that Bong Dalusong was coming home and so we planned a mini-reunion. I went about different restaurants scouting for the proper venue. I was checking out Metro Walk when I heard my name. A pretty lady carrying a handsome little boy was smiling at me but I did not recognize her. Thinking it was a mistake, I was about to turn back when the guy beside herbald, mestizo, wearing sunglasses- spoke and …gosh! It was Bong! What happened to the lustrous hair? There I was scouting for a venue for him, and I passed him by without recognizing him. We met that night of February 18 for dinner at Teazann, all 16 of us. That was when we started collecting fund in preparation for the grand reunion. We started with P1,000 each. THEN we heard Chito Palad was coming home. We met April 28,2006 at Penang Hill, Shangrila Plaza Mall. Had we known Chito , who looked younger than any of us present then, would pay for the dinner, we would have ordered more.. Again, we each gave P1,000 to the fund. July 31, it was Vic Bonuel’s turn to meet with us at Dulcinea Tomas Morato. Before he arrived, Merle Sacdalan asked, Sino ba si Vic Bonuel? I said, Ewan ko, pag nakita natin siguro maaalala natin. True enough, he seemed familiar except that he seemed so dark and his cheeks had filled

up a bit. I didn’t know then that he was an avid golfer, or else I would have associated his dark coloring to having just played too much golf. We collected P1000 each and chipped in to pay for the dinner but Vic graciously shouldered the bill so I added the extra to our fund. As treasurer, all I needed was a black umbrella and a turban and I would have passed for the market vendors’ 5-6 loanshark! THE CHRISTMAS get together at Kamayan West Avenue December 10, 2006 took 3 months of texting and imploring batchmates to reserve that date. Thirty came and we had a grand time catching up in between mouthfuls of oily food and oversweet desserts. Plans began to take shape, email addresses were noted down(which unfortunately got lost in the translation) and fund collection continued. Meetings were set at quarterly intervals. PRACTICE for the broadway presentation started early November of 2008. Surprise! Surprise! Those who never acknowledged my texts in the past 2 or 3 years came and signified their willingness to participate. There were food and drinks to share but more important was that first meeting with classmates of long ago, rekindling memories of the good old days including some of the most stupid things we had ever done as medical students. The room was abuzzed with laughter, simultaneous conversations, continuous hi’s and hello’s until Jake, the same instructor of 25 years ago who catapulted some classes to best performers during medicine week , had to shout to put order in a room full of noisy, aging doctors worse than a grade school class during dismissal time. And so the practice began and continued every Sunday till the week before Christmas…We were taught TONIGHT from Westside Story in different voices, CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO which was the same winning piece of Class____ way back 19__ and THAT’s ENTERTAINMENT/EVERYTHING’s COMING UP ROSES, complete with choreography. Of course some of us were more difficult to teach than others, especially the boys. We received a lot of tongue lashings from Jake but we kept coming back, volunteering to bring different delicacies to share, sharing the never-ending laughter, tightening the bond that connects each one of us each time we met. On looking back I am not sure now if people kept coming back for Flor’s chicharon, Bel’s silvanas, Merle’s tacos, Malou’s sandwiches and salad, and all the other mouth-watering food that generous batchmates brought for the practice. I can say that food is a great unifier!













CHAPTER 7.1 REUNION CELEBRATIONS

25 kids…at McDonald’s Morayta From a brainstorming meeting at Café Breton at Greenbelt Makati attended by Merle, Rue, Bebe, the Axibals and me emerged the 3-point project of Batch ’83 to make our Silver Jubilee more meaningful. The concept of doctors nurturing life was conceived, with the activities to be executed forming part of our celebration. 1) Feeding- for what is life without nutrition and energy? 2)Tree Planting- for the very nature of a tree symbolizes new life and growth from a humble seedling to a great work of art and 3) Blood letting- to represent extension and sustenance of life. What better way to demonstrate feeding than to go back to Morayta and feed 25 street children at the first unforgettable McDonald’s in the Philippines? A McDonald meal may not be the best to exemplify nutrition but letting street kids experience eating at McDonald is an awesome gift for some who have never tasted chicken or spaghetti. The Christmas season is the busiest time of the year for all but we pushed through with our McDonald feeding Dec. 28, 2008 even if attended only by Bob, me and Rue. My son and Rue’s 2 kids assisted us. The challenge was not in the actual feeding, for the street kids turned out well behaved and very capable of eating by themselves unlike some of our own kids who are helpless without their yayas. The challenge was in coming up with 25 street kids. And so it was that I found myself walking the street of Morayta 2 days before the occasion. I could not recognize FEU, and I found Jollibee and Greenwich but not McDo. I walked a second time and finally found it tucked among the different establishments with no big sign outside, only on the glass windows. Having confirmed its existence in the same place as when we medical clerks would fall in line for that burger or sundae, I proceeded to look for street kids. Surprise, there were none around. I closely inspected the little stores until I found 2 kids playing. I was asking the kids where their parents were when an elderly man suddenly shouted, “Ano yan! Ano yan!” He must have suspected I was some kid snatcher. I told him of our plan and after a while he was calm enough to promise me that there would be 25 kids waiting for us the following Sunday. Not true to his promise, we waited for almost an hour before 22 kids came filing in. While Bob took the kids to McDo, Rue and I harassed the vendors to produce 3 kids. Finally, we completed the magic no. 25 and a meal of chicken and spaghetti with soda was enjoyed by all!

 

 

 

   

 

CHAPTER 7.2 REUNION CELEBRATIONS













Tree Planting Nelly Galvez




Trees are a symbol of life. Starting from seedlings, nurtured by man and nature, they grow up strong and sturdy to provide not only sustenance but also as shade, ground cover and source of oxygen. In celebration of 25 years after graduation from medicine, batch ’83 now standing proud and strong decided to include tree planting as part of its silver jubilee celebration. On Jan. 11, a week before the grand alumni night, batchmates grabbed the opportunity to bond together and gathered at the Quezon Memorial Circle, the so-called Central Park of the Philippines. We had breakfast at Max Restaurant then motored to the La Mesa Dam Ecopark, not really to plant but to adopt 25 trees in honor of Medicine Batch ’83. At the site, we were given a briefing on the vision-mission of the La Mesa Dam Ecopark. After the briefing, with sticks and seedlings in hand, we planted them in small plots of land after which they will be planted in the spacious and sprawling park in a natural forest setting. While hiking along the ecopark trail, we practiced singing our performance pieces for the grand reunion night. We also took the opportunity to reminisce about the good old days, to film footages to be shown during the alumni program and to take pictures for posterity. We then partook of dirty ice cream and had our fill courtesy of Noel Maducdoc. After the tree planting activity, we had lunch again at Max then proceeded 
 to the Bonaventure in one of our last practices for the Grand Alumni Night. The tree planting/adopt a tree activity at the La Mesa Dam Ecopark was symbolic-25 YEARS, 25 TREES- a celebration of life well lived, standing strong and proud amidst adversity.



















CHAPTER 7.2 REUNION CELEBRATIONS

Welcome Red Carpet Party at “Bahay ni Kuya” by Lai Sibulo Ang Bahay ni Kuya, Domeng Amistad’s mansion in Merville, Paranaque was the site of the gathering to welcome home U.S. based batchmates attending the 25th Silver Jubilee. And so we welcomed Odette, Pam, Lai, Sky, Elma, Ed and Mita, Bien, Sam, Raul A., Raul G., Rene, Vic and Ed C. Domeng and Cathy through their son who is a chef prepared a generous spread – lechon, shabu-shabu, sashimi and other delicious viands with several yummy desserts including a chocolate fountain. We all ate to our heart’s (or stomach’s?) content downed with endless rounds of stories about each other’s adventures/misadventures, trials, joys and heartaches. The girls teased the guys about their expanding girth but receding hairlines with the guys in turn teasing the girls about past loves and loveteams. Medical bulletins shared the spotlight, with the Philippine group asking about Raul A’s and Ed C’s condition and the girls sharing medical, ehem…beauty secrets. We talked about each other’s families, jobs, golf handicaps and whatever topics that came to mind. And so there we were, 25 years of catching up on each other in one night of fun topped by another round of practice this time with the US batchmates who didn’t want to be left behind, and of course endless picture taking to store unforgettable moments in our memory bank.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 7.3

ANNUAL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT Ayala Greenfields Golf & Country Club Dom Amistad Golf Director

A record-breaking 119 golfers (based on previous FEU Medicine Alumni Golf tournaments) challenged the cold and windy mountain course (Par 72) of Ayala Greenfields Golf & Country Club in Calamba City, Laguna during the January 14, 2009 Annual FEU-NRMF Medical Alumni Golf Tournament. Access to this beautiful golf course was made possible by sponsoring member Dr. Gary Elazegui. As host for the tournament Batch ’83 doctors had their hands full in the registration booth as they were smothered by an avalanche of eager-beaver golfers. The participants consisted of 46 FEU-NRMF Alumni (batch ‘59 to ’99) and 73 guests. The following golfers emerged as winners of brass cup trophies courtesy of Calamba Doctors Hospital:

ALUMNI CHAMPION LOW GROSS CHAMPION

Ferdie Ang Class 78 Benjie Arboleda Class 81

GUEST CHAMPION LOW GROSS CHAMPION

Rupert Somera Roberto Rosales

CLASS AA

llan Alegre1 C. Garbo Noel Maducdoc

st 2nd 3rdC

Class 83 Guest lass 83

CLASS BN

ato Peralta Ed Martin Erwin Macaraig3

1st 2nd rd

Class 84 Class 77 Guest

CLASS CN

oel Evangelista Amang Bernardo Bert Magcalas

1st 2nd 3rdG

Guest Guest uest

st 2nd rd

Class 88 Guest Class 77

CLASS DC

LONGEST DRIVE (#13) NEAREST TO THE PIN (#3)

harles Bolanos 1 Roman Santos Rey Brion3 Glenn Suntay Ricky Anastacio

Class 83

 

A multitude of sponsors contributed generously in cash and in kind to post gross revenues of almost Php 600,000 with over Php 238,000 in net proceeds in favor of the Batch ’83 projects and donations (50k of which we donated to cover part of our batch mate Jun Axibal’s angioplasty). SPECIAL AWARDS of BATCH ’83 GOLFERS: Alan Alegre is the Class A Champion and Best Batch 83 Golfer receiving as special prize, an OVERSIZED 5-pounder Original Hershey’s Chocolate Bar courtesy of Lai Sibulo. Noel Maducdoc bagged the Class A 2nd Runner-up trophy but had the best gross score among Batch ’83 golfers. Glenn Suntay produced the LONGEST DRIVE on Hole # 13 with a 299 yard-drive! This is only 5 yards shorter than the average drive of Tiger Woods!

 

Vic Lugue: MOST PROLIFIC GOLFER...Most number of golfers invited for the tournament- 22 players! Noel Maducdoc, Allan Alegre, Freddie Tayag: 2nd Honors with the next most number of Golfers invited Vic Bonuel: Most STRAIGHT & LONG GOLFER, for distributing a lot of VIAGRA, LEVITRA AND CIALIS during the awarding ceremonies. He also acted as the MC for the programme. Mar Mejia: Most REPRESENTED GOLFER, representing Batch 83, 84, 85 & 86!

  Alex Tapia: Shared the MOST EXERCISED GOLFER honors, shot a course record of 123 ! To compensate for the dozens of balls he lost, he went home with 60 free Golf Balls from the raffle Tambiolo. Cesar Quimabao: CENTURY GOLFER.....shot exactly a 100! Sammy Agra: SWEET-SWINGING GOLFER.....if only I could copy his golf swing, I could be in the company of Tiger “Balm” and Phil “Mickey Mouse”.

 

Ed Montenegro: MOST PROMISING GOLFER! Promised to entertain us at his home course at Camp John Hay Golf club in Baguio City. Actually only 2 years into the game and he’s already got the form of a seasoned golfer. Yoy Navarette: PAR GOLFER...made the most number of Pars but unfortunately did not win due to the unlucky draw on the eliminated holes on the handicapping system (Modified Peoria). Dom Amistad: EARLY-BIRD, LAST TO LEAVE GOLFER...unfortunately the first to arrive in the clubhouse at 6:00am, last to play at 10am flight, last to eat lunch (7pm) and the last to leave at 7:30pm! whahhhh! Without any prize! Whahhhhh!

Special thanks goes to Jojie Rojas for taking very good care of our money and also to Ed and Mita who really pushed for the sales of “Mulligan” tickets and manned the scoring sheet with my son Ryan Amistad. We projected all the scores via an LCD projector for everyone to see and scrutinize (walang daya! walang dagdag-bawas!) Our gratitude goes to Vic Lugue who solicited more than 30 additional raffle items so everybody who played went home with a prize (the golfers even had the luxury of choosing from all the raffle items at hand). Noel Maducdoc solicited the grand prize of the night which was a Sony Wega Colored TV while Beverly Claveria-Soyangco provided cash for another major prize – a Philips Digital Microwave Oven. Herman Hedriana also provided some greenbucks for the golf funds while Allan Alegre solicited the same amount from Megaworld Corp. Thank you notes to all those who manned the registration, scoring, awarding and contributed other raffle items....Vic Bonuel, Raul Guerrero, Rene de la Rosa, Elma Pelsang, Lilly Peralta-Arambulo, Fe Rendon-Alegre, Lai Yia-Sibulo, Sammy Agra, Raoul Alconcel, Ed Cuevas and Francie “Sky” Mercado. Take note that all Batch ’83 golfers waived all their prizes in favor of all the guests and other alumni, but we went home with priceless memories of fun, play and camaraderie, the ones that last a lifetime!

 

 

CHAPTER 7.4

FEU MEDICINE ’83 HOMECOMING HYMN Original Composition by Ruth A. Mojica-Bernardo, M.D. Refrain We doctors are born to love And to love means to serve For when we serve, we care When we care, we really share God’s gift of healing to everybody and everywhere. Verse 1 Our respect for life is a life-time mission, Till we breathe our last, this is our vocation. Hippocratic Oath ~ sign of dedication, Enriched with Integrity, Love, Compassion. Refrain We doctors are born to love And to love means to serve For when we serve, we care When we care, we really share God’s gift of healing to everybody and everywhere. Verse 2 Hail to you, our beloved Alma Mater, With the strength of your vision, we walked together. Hopes instilled, dreams fulfilled, you are a builder, Heads held high, we give THANKS to GOD our FATHER!

 

 



 

 

 

Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved. This composition may not be reproduced or quoted in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without written permission from: Ruth A. Mojica-Bernardo, M.D.: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 7.5

 

Scientific Sessions Speakers Childhood Vaccination: What is New

31st DR. LAURO H. PANGANIBAN   MEMORIAL LECTURE CURRENT THERAPIES IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Rosemarie T. Santana-Arciaga, MD,’83

Nunilo G. Rubio, MD Clinical Associate Professor Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, USA   Clinical Considerations of Fatty Liver

RESEARCH 101: Introduction to US Human Clinical Trials

Jose A. Tan, MD,’83

Eduardo S. Cuevas, MD, ‘83 Brooklyn Hospital, New York, USA

Panel Discussion : Adult Obesity Roberto C. Mirasol, MD ‘83

  

Panel Discussion : OBESITY Childhood Obesity Merle D. Sacdalan , MD,’83

 

Interpretatioon of Liver Function Tests

 

Facelift in a Bottle Bienvenido Figueroa, MD, ‘83

Maximo Axibal, Jr, MD, ‘83

 

Cervical Cancer in the Philippines

 

Prostate Cancer Edgardo L. Reyes, MD,’83

Manuel S. Manabat, MD,’83

Female Sexuality: Fallacies and Facts

 

Follicular Hair Transplant

Rosalina L. Abboud, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA

Julieta M. Peralta- Arambulo, MD,’83

Glutathione, Then and Now

The Toll of Infections in Humans

Sonia G. Go- Baluyot, MD , ‘83

Raymond Razonable, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA

 

 

CHAPTER 7.6 The Scientific Sessions The Scientific Sessions were carefully planned by the scientific committee to cater to a diverse group of doctors. The theme “From Bench to Bedside”, was chosen to be able to spark interest in the basic sciences as well as the clinical sciences. Top rate lecturers from the Loyola Strich School of Medicine (Dr Rubio, Lauro Panganiban Lecturer), Mayo Clinic (Dr Abboud and Dr Razonable), (Dr Martin), (Dr Balgos), and our very own Dr Ed Cuevas from Brooklyn Hospital were invited from the United States. A multitude of local speakers all from Batch 83 complemented these international speakers to produce a powerhouse scientific conference accredited by the Philippine Medical Association, Philippine College of Physicians, Philippine Association of Family Physicians. The lectures were interesting bordering on the molecular (The Toll of Infectious Diseases) to the clinical (Follicular Hair Transplant). There were a lot of updates (pediatric vaccination update, colon cancer update, cervical cancer update, prostate cancer update). There were the fascinating dermatology forum on botox and glutathione. Clinical correlation was likewise addressed with the issues on fatty liver and interpretation of liver function tests. Lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes were discussed extensively. Interest in research was challenged by the provocative and inspiring lecture of Dr. Cuevas. But hands down, the female sexuality lecture by Dr Abboud had the audience in a spell. A lot of interesting questions came up after the talk. Indeed, the stars are back. Batch 83 should be proud of their batchmates. They all prepared well for the lectures. Some vital statistics - 2 full days of scientific sessions, 1 plenary lecture, 6 speakers from the US, 3 industry sponsored symposia, 11 speakers from Batch 83, 16 moderators from Batch 83, 16 booth exhibit spaces, 11 drug companies. The event raked in a total of P250,000 donated to the FEU medical alumni association.

 

 

 

 

   

 

     

 

CHAPTER 7.7

Exclusive Batch Night @ Plaza Ibarra

CHAPTER 7.8

GABI NG PARANGAL 16 January 2009 RESPONSE OF DR HABACON: Maganda! Kasi baka sabihin ninyo hindi tayo natututo sa ating mga estudyante, di ba? Maganda tayong lahat.

 

I was a little bit teary eyed earlier because what you did the celebrators for this evening and this homecoming really touches the ventricles and the auricles. What can one say when one sees her students still beautiful, successful in their own special fields and in their lives looking happy and looking great and still sabi nga ng ating FEU Hymn….. “though far from home your feet has roamed but still you are back”. On behalf of the staff, faculty, some of them are my teachers as well. I wouldn’t enumerate anymore. What I am now I owe to them. I also bow my head to my mentors.

 

Thank you for recognizing us. This is I think, everybody will agree with me, this is one of the priceless rewards of teaching. Sabi kanina ng isa sa inyo- Ma’m, huwag kayong umiyak, kasi kayo ang nagpapaiyak sa amin noong araw. Palagay ko gumaganti lang kayo ngayon. This really touches the heart And I pray….

 

I pray that the blessings of our Lord and maker will be with all of us. May our Lord pour his oil of blessings, of wisdom, of riches to all of you, over your heads. May he give you the peace that passes all understanding that only can come from from someone whose heart has dwelt upon by the Holy Spirit. May you have good health. May you always have the love for each other that you have now

 

May you always show your love to your alma mater May you always turn your back to evil in this world May you always be wise enough to grab the blessings that will always come your way. You will always have our prayers. We share with you all the glory that God has given you. God bless all of you!

 

AWARDEES PATHOLOGY : Dr. Remedios Magkasi LAB Diagnosis: Dr. Evelyn Jimenez Microbiology/Parasitology: Dr. Liberato dela Rosa Microbiology: Mrs Magdalena Natividad Physiology: Dr. Gloria Adea- Roque Human Structural Biology: Dr. Edgardo Mendoza Human Structural Biology: Dr. Atilano Batista Community and Family Medicine: Dr. Elizabeth Porras Internal Medicine: Dr. Antonio Sison Cardiology: Dr. Efren Vicaldo Pediatrics: Dr. Reynaldo de Vega Pediatric Endocrinology: Dr. Benjamin Pecache OB – Gyne : Dr. Flordeliza Baltazar OB- Gyne : Dr. Lilia Luna OB- Gyne: Dr. Deanne Campo- Cruz OB- Gyne: Dr. Sylvia Carnero Ophthalmology: Dr. Azora Capucino Radiology: Dr. Teresita Estabillo Anesthesia: Dr. Noe San Jose Pharmacology: Dr. remedies Habacon Biochemistry: Dr. Jose Tomas Psychiatry: Dr. Rodolfo Atanacio Gastroenterology: Dr. Armando Sta Ana Pediatrics: Dr. Leticia Cordero Surgery: Dr. Teodoro Nuguid Surgery: Dr. Leonardo Ona

 

 

To our distinguished mentors for their invaluable contribution to the medical graduates through their dynamic leadership in medical education, professionalism and dedication as mentor thus creatively projecting an image worthy of emulation

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

CHAPTER 7.9

 

UNFORGETTABLE TRIP TO CHITO PALAD’S FARM Lai Yia-Sibulo Where we went in Lipa is one of Mina and Chito Palad’s best kept secrets. Roughly one and a half hours’ drive from Manila, Palad Farm is in San Benito where the more famous Malarayat Golf Course is also located. The private, gated 2.5 hectare property is fully landscaped with about four to five cascading manmade waterfalls scattered within the compound. There are two big swimming pools. Hungry as we were since it was past lunchtime, Chito led us straight to the giant gazebo, the dome of which was shaped like a “salakot”.There,a long buffet table was ready and filled with an array of sumptuous Filipino fare---kare-kare, kilawing kambing,pinapaitan, sinampalukan, buro, caldereta, pritong hito, pork lechon, beeflechon, assorted boiled and grilled locally grown vegetables, okoy[which was to die for!], different kinds of dips and sauces [Batangas style],espasol, kundol, kalamay, suman sa gata, suman sa lihiya,biko,atbp. The food alone was mind boggling;”overkill” was my initial description of it. Two uniformed young men waited our table. Of the six tables Chito prepared for invited batchmates and tag-alongs, we occupied only one. We were all shaking our heads in unison, as all we could say was,”Geez,look at what our friends missed!” As we ate, and as we were taking in and appreciating the views of “susong dalaga”, slight breeze came off from all directions. The air was pure and refreshing...It was like paradise...and only in the Phillipines! There were moments that I couldn’t contain it all, I whispered to Señor Sam, “just got lucky,huh?” After lunch, Chito toured us around. We crossed a real hanging bridge to get to the majestic Thai house. The house’s architecture boasted of timber from demolished antique homes and furnished with extensive

customized furniture, art and rugs. There was affluent space throughout. On the way back to the gazebo, we saw Chito’s garage sporting a Hummer ,a Porsche,a BMW X5 and Z4,and a CLS 63 AMG Mercedes. Again, my head spinned as I contemplated, “Am I in the Phils. or in America?” Chito is probably one of the lucky few not hit by the U.S.economic downturn. “They are for sale”, he said. We talked, reminisced, remembered where we’ve been and reflected on where we are now, and predicted where we’re all be going. I had a great time with the boys --Abel, who provided the fresh buko and kilawing kambing and who also has a large and nice abode nearby ,Señor Sam, Albert, Flor, Raul A.,Raoul D.with wife Grace and daughter Raizza with her American significant other, and son RJ. The encore was equally fun-filled this time around with a stronger breeze, with Sky, Bien, Malou, Bebe, Jun and Gigi Axi and their kids, Rue and husband Joe..Luz and Nestor didn’t make it as they were checking on their South Forbes property in Sta.Rosa Laguna. In all honesty, we had left our Filipiniana attires back at Kuya Dom’s house prior to the trip. The original plan was that we were to eat and run to get to the Gabi ng Parangal on time, but as you all know, that didn’t happen. We would have not allowed ourselves to miss the lectures of Manny, Sonia, Lilly, Bobby, Sonny and Egay and the pleasure of seeing again our beloved mentors---blame it all on Phillipine traffic! When I go home,I’ll be taking my memories of San Benito. I would be lying if I did not admit I am excited by the prospect of having our next get-together there ,if not in Davao. Ahhh,to savor the local food and fruits with friends you haven’t been with for a very long time amid the awe inspiring views and tranquil rural backdrop, truly I say---the best things in life are free… Thank you Mina, thank you Chito. Food is the way to my heart so you really made me very very happy! To the organizing committee headed by Didi,Bob and Matett whose hardwork,dedication,diligence and sheer inventiveness made the reunion possible,a BIG thank you!To our years at FEU-NRMF--and to one another--we owe some of what is best in each of us!

 

 

CHAPTER 7.10

CHAPTER 7.11

Stars on Centerstage Pam Verder-Bautista I could still remember April 5th, 1983 at the Meralco Theatre when we were conferred the degree of Doctor of Medicine. That was followed by a beautiful reception at the Philippine Plaza. Yes, it has been 25 years since and a lot has changed but when I saw my batchmates after all these years at the Hyatt Orange County, CA on July 3rd, 2008, it felt like we were back in med school again.....but more relaxed. Of course, no exams, duties and most specially we are now THE doctors. In fact it was an exciting time for everyone since a lot of us have not changed a bit. I guess we do retain our “youthful” looks. We then were given a warm reception at Sam Agra’s home where we sang and learned steps for our presentation at the Grand Reunion the following night. This was just the beginning and since we were quite geared for this reunion, a trip to the Philippines in January was just the right thing to do. The new FEU Med School and Hospital was quite impressive. As I walked the halls, I felt so proud of my Alma Mater which has been the backbone of my medical career and what I have become... a pediatrician. At the batch dinner get-together at Janet Lim’s Plaza Ibarra along Timog Avenue, we were all dressed in yellow and green shirts with the FEU Class 1983 logo, “Stars are Back”. What an event! There were hugs and kisses, gossips, intrigues and of course, awards. One of them was the “Free Again Award” which I graciously accepted for being a widow. The non-stop inquiry of “Why did you break-up(with you know who)? What happened? We thought it was going to be you guys the whole time...etc. etc” was really deafening... but fun. Gabi Ng Parangal was very emotional. Just as Rene dela Rosa stated, “After crying over the challenges we have encountered in med school, we finally made our professors cry. These tears though are tears of joy”. I personally escorted Dr. Battista to the stage

to receive his Certificate of Appreciation with a token gift certificate from our batch given to each of the 25 professors we honored that night. Then finally the Grand Reunion at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the same place where our graduation reception was held 25 years ago. I had the privilege to sing “The Prayer” with Jake our choreographer and musical director, despite my raspy voice and jitters. Then came our versatile and memorable interpretation of “Tonight”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “That’s Entertainment” medley complete with colorful costumes and head dress. We capped the program with singing our batch song “Born to Love” written by batchmate Ruth MojicaBernardo with intertwined arms and raising candles in honor of our alma mater. The line dancing led by the DI’s followed. It was so relentlessly energetic that the DI’s eventually gave up before any of us did. I wish the week never ended...and it has not.... because I realized that this is just the start of an everlasting bond that we all share. We are all in this mission of service to all. As Ruth wrote in our Batch Song “We doctors are born to love, and to love means to servefor when we serve we care and when we care we really share the gift of healing to everyone everywhere.” Thanks Batchmates, I love you all!!!!

CHAPTER 7.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAVAO ESCAPADE: Post-reunion January 18-20 SKY MERCADO-ABLES The Magic 12 – Sam, Abel, Raul, Lai, Sky, Elma, Ed, Gigi, Bien , Josie, Nestor, Luz. At 0430 we were all awake at the house of Dom – Sam, Raul, Elma,Lai and myself (Sky) could barely sleep after a night of sharing of fun, food, and laughter at one of the open bars at the Phil. Plaza right after the ball. We left at around 0300. We were met at the airport by Dr. Helen Te - Santos and husband Mon. Bien and wife Josie got lost on the way to the airport – they were brought to another terminal, good thing they made it. Abel, Luz and husband Nestor arrived too. The PAL flight was at 0630. Most of us had no sleep at all – I can honestly say that I slept through the flight. It was about an hour and 15 minutes plane ride from Manila to Davao City - the largest city in the world. According to our host – life in Davao is easy, convenient, affordable, and fulfilling, from the most basic needs to life’s little pleasures. Our escapade was sponsored by our most gracious host – Dr. Helen Te-Santos and husband Mon together with their very supportive family members who were with us all the way - Arnie, Manny, Michael, their sons and daughters made our stay in Davao a most exhilarating experience. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Marco Polo Hotel (a grand exquisite hotel right in the heart of the city) to freshen up. This is where we stayed during the rest of the escapade and where we always had our breakfast buffet which was a choice from the local to international breakfast buffet, as in from lugaw to cereals you name it , they have it. Compared to Manila, traffic was less and the air smelled clean. At 1000 we were taken to PARADISE ISLAND PARK AND BEACH RESORT, a 15 minute car ride from the hotel and another 15 min boat ride to the island. We had our BRUNCH here. We had the first taste of good fresh food that would satisfy anyone’s palate - from the appetizer to the dessert – served with the sound of the sea waves and the light sea breeze touching your face – ay heaven! The freshness of ingredients harvested from the sea and the farms provides a fulfilling taste that is distinctly Davao – we started with the fresh buco na may orchid sa ibabaw, parang naghanap ng boyfriend when it was served –followed by non-stop inihaw na hito, kinilaw na isda, inihaw na baboy, fresh fruits, at marami pang iba – ended with a one of a kind Halo -Halo, mine was ube - the food was what can I say - malinamnam. My dip in Paradise beach was refreshing after so many years - mainit init iyong tubig sa ilalim kung minsan kasi nandoon si Ed C at si Sam A. We had to take a nap

after the filling brunch before we headed back to the City in the afternoon. This was followed by Dinner at the AH FHAT Restaurant (talagang apat ang may-ari hindi lima) – a typical Chinese restaurant with very savory tasting delectable good food. The Lazy daisy never stopped rolling until the plates were emptied out. We were not contented yet – this was followed by the Durian and Marang eating extravaganza that night - Kahit hindi ako kumakain ng durian, takaw-tingin na lang ako – we called it a day or oh what a night. The following day1/19/09, we had the trip to the Philippine Eagle Farm which was very informative and educational – food for the brain – we learned that the loyalty of a baby eagle will remain with whoever the baby eagles sees first, for life– puede ba iyon sa tao ??? And of course, we had to feed our necks to the snakes who I’m sure had a hard time choosing between whose neck it will stick to –nahilo siguro – sa dami ba naman namin. Helen bought a slab of stepping stone for the FEU-NRMF batch ‘83 as a donation to the Eagle sanctuary (Thanks Helen). Then we went to the see the Orchids and all sorts of flowers , at sa mga bulaklak na hindi namumulaklak at that time (sayang) sa MALAGOS GARDEN RESORT , on the way home, we had lunch at the Ihaw-Ihaw sa tabi ng daan – this time it was pork barbecue, inihaw na manok, isda with a special sauce. After this, Elma went pearl shopping – while the rest of us went knock off shopping for bags. Then we went for a THAI massage that tested the flexibility of our buto-buto, including the boys. Later that night, we had a late dinner buffet at COCO’S GRILL – a smorgasbord of delectable Filipino dishes and desserts. It was a pretty extensive gastronomic work-out. Hindi ko malaman kung saan ko pinaglalagay iyong mga kinain ko sa dami at sa sarap. 1/20/09 – was the date of our departure – we did not leave that easy – after breakfast at the hotel, we went batik shopping at the ALDEVINCO’S. Then we had a grand Lunch at the mansion of Helen and Mon – ihinaw na hito and tuna, with mangga and bagoong and the assortment of fresh fruits – mangosteen, suha, mangga – hinog at hilaw, kaimito. Then of course kailangang pababain ang food na kinain – we had to do some karaoke singing. Maybe I will retire in Davao where there is less traffic, less alikabok, less pollution, daming fresh fruits, and the seafood and all the other foods are bottomless – Sorry Manila - I am really grateful I get to see Davao City again. The most difficult part was saying our goodbye’s to our host Helen, & Mon who generously opened their city, their hearts, and their home to all of us, and to the rest of their closely knit family - Arnie, Manny, Michael, and children – our sincerest thank you for making our stay a one in a million escapade, and make us want to go back again and again and again.

CHAPTER 7.13

 

 

Mini-Reunion with Batchmates By Nelly Galvez Bitin! Kulang pa! The success of the Grand Reunion night held Jan. 17 at the Sofitel Phil. Plaza left ’83 batchmates clamoring for more. In response to that clamor, Lilly Peralta generously organized and offered her home in Valley Golf, Antipolo as the venue for another of our post- reunion gatherings in honor of our U.S. based batchmates. Call time was 6 P.M. Ethel Puertollano-Punzalan and I met in Paranaque around 4 P.M. (after clinic hours), braved the   rush hour traffic and decided to rendezvous with Ruena RemolonaJara and Amy Ramajo in Katipunan so we could go to Antipolo in a convoy. Unfortunately, it rained! And in Manila, when it rains, the streets get flooded and the requisite traffic jams follow. And so there we were- Ethel and I- caught in traffic for 4 hours! And what did we do to while away the time – talk about what happened in each other’s lives the past 25 years! When we finally met up with Ruena and Amy, it took another 1-2 hours to finally reach Valley Golf. So, it took 5 hours for the long, tortuous drive to Lilly’s place! It was 10 P.M. and we were starving and had run out of things to talk about. The 4-5 hour trek however, did not dampen our spirits because we knew what was in store for us – good company, sumptuous food and dancing. When we arrived to the waiting arms of our batchmates, we were treated like royalty. They – Lilly, Joan, Annie, Virgie, Susan, Matett, Malou,   Merle, together with U.S. based Lai, Sky, Sam, Raul, Bien and Josie – solicitously waited on us, served us food and drinks ( we probably looked not only tired but starving that we could eat anything!). The food was indeed sumptuous – halabos na sugpo, sinampalukang manok, lumpiang gulay, inihaw na isda with matching halo-halo, gulaman at sago and mouth watering desserts. The company was even greater – endless chatter and picture taking with batchmates followed and the line dancing after dinner (thanks to Lilly who provided DI’s) put a nice exclamation point to the gathering! With bated breathes we therefore await the next reunion! Uwi na kayo – kita kits tayo ulit!

 

Post Reunion Parties

 

Salo-Salo Sa Kamayan By Nelly Galvez

Pagkatapos ng isang matagumpay na reunion nung ika-17 n Enero sa Sofitel Phil. Plaza, nagtipon-tipon sa isang masayan salo-salo ang Medicine Batch ’83 sa Kamayan, West Avenue, s lungsod ng Quezon. Nagkita-kita muli ang magkakaklase sa isan gabi ng kasiyahan – nag-fiesta sa masasarap na lutong Pino nagbilihan ng mga larawan na kuha nung Grand Reunion Nigh nagkuwentuhan at nagbalitaan tungkol sa mga pangyayari s buhay ng isa’t-isa at walang humpay na picture-taking tulad n nakagawian. Nagpalitan din ng mga contact numbers, tiraha at e-mail addresses para maipagpatuloy ang mga nabitin a   naudlot na kuwentuhan at balitaan. Nandun ang marami sa mg ka-batch na naguwian pa galing sa Amerika at nagsipagda ang marami na galing sa iba’t-ibang parte ng Maynila. Masay ang gabi – para ngang fiesta ang pakiramdam ng mga ka-batc na nagsipagdalo.

 

 

CHAPTER 8.1

Danny Mabolo

Christopher Morano  

Emmanuel Perlada  

Thank you for the memories… the fun and laughter we shared… happy moments we will always treasure... Godspeed!

In Memoriam

Emiliano Sagisi

Manuel Salaveria

 

Eric   Vilaluna

May Flor Zablan  

THEN & NOW

CHAPTER 8.2

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. -- Albert Einstein

CHAPTER 8.3

Stars Missing in Action

Maribeth Aguas

Alberto Manuel

Gilbert Angeles

Danilo Balana

Jose Baranda

Alfredo Barlan

Renato Baconcillo

Valerie Belmonte

Flocerfida Caluste

Michael Camillo

Maria Angela Canlas

Eliasito Cirineo

Jophine Co

Bienvenido Cua

Carlos Claro Cuartero

Athena de la Cruz

Deborah de Vela

Eduardo del Rosario

Maria Socorro Diploma

Maria Cristina Dominguez

William Duban

Edgardo Espinosa

Aleli Estiva

Frederick Fabian

Marissa figueroa

Lincoln Gan Lim

Eleuterio Go

Maria Lourdes Gonzales

Marilyn Hebreo

Danilo Hernandez

Ramon Juan

Antonio Koh

Roberto Laranang

Moises Lazaro

Helen Lee

Lewis Lee

James Li

Eden Limos

Gabriela Lopez

Pastor Lopez

Getulio Lumbes Jr.

Maritoni Mabutas

Delbert Magbaleta

Wilma Magcalas

George Mande

Marimed Marquez

Virgilio Marin III

Eleonor Mendoza

Romeo Montaner

Eduardo Ng

Ricardo Ngo

Oscar Oliveros

Ermie Ong

Carlos Panlilio

Conrado Pidloaoan

Fe Preligera

Motano Pronto

Ludrina Racuya

Maria Luisa Ramirez

Arnold Reyes

Sylvia Reyes

Benigno Rebeniol

Myrna Rodriguez

Clavelina Ruiz

Nancy Sayat

Gregorio Sylverio

Madelyn Tan

Wilfredo Tan

Delno Tinaya

Eduardo Tiu

Arceli Tomas

Lamberto Torres

Myrna Torres

Bernardita Trajano

Agusminda Tungul

Belen Uy

Romeo Velazquez

Myrna Venturina

Corazon Wilhelmina Viloria

Wancy Wee

Abdulkiram Yusup

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Domeng Amistad

Almighty FATHER, we honor and glorify THY Holy Name. We thank YOU for bringing us all together on our 25th year since YOU have granted unto us the gift of knowledge & wisdom of the Healing Profession. We thank YOU for the 25 years that YOU have guided us all through our lives, families, career and faith. We place our Trust in THEE for the next 25 years and beyond. We thank YOU for bringing us all together and even just for a fleeting moment in our lives reminisce and rekindle old memories and friendships. We pray that these fond memories further strengthen the bonds among us. We thank YOU dear FATHER, for enriching our lives not only with material wealth but most importantly with love of GOD, family and friends, and the satisfaction and fulfillment of caring for the sick and the needy. We thank YOU dear LORD for giving us Mentors that molded us into professionals and thank YOU further that YOU have extended most of their lives and gave us the chance to honor most of them in the twilight of their teaching profession. We thank THEE for the successful celebration of our Silver Jubilee, for all the sponsors/ donors, the speakers, the organizers, the FEU Medical Alumni Society and our ALMA MATER, to all our 1983 batchmates who joined us in body and/or in spirit and for the inspiring song that we will cherish till we celebrate our 50th year and beyond. DEAR FATHER what more can we ask for? YOU have truly blessed our lives in and out of the Medical Profession. We thank YOU for all the blessings you have given each and every one of us and pray that you will continue to bond us together for the rest of our earthly lives! We continue to put our FAITH AND TRUST in YOU, ALMIGHTY FATHER. ALL OF THESE WE FERVENTLY HOPE AND PRAY IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST.

DEAR BATCHMATES, It has been 25 years since we left the grounds of medical school and marched out to pursue our dreams, full of exuberance and hope that we can beat all odds to get where we wanted to be. Armed with lofty ideals and strong determination, with not much money in our pockets, we forged ahead thinking that every step forward would catapult us to that ultimate goal. Who knew how things would turn out to be? At that time, nobody thought of failing. Graduation was just the beginning, and our vision was focused on the road leading to the end. What has Medicine really taught us? Basically, that no matter if we had been gifted with the most amazing intelligence and the most excellent skills, there will always be things that we cannot change; that people will die despite our best effort, the most advanced technology, the best medicines. Indeed, the practice of Medicine is a humbling experience, a welcome realization that we are but instruments to be used by somebody up there according to His greater plans. But, it has also taught us something far more important than our failures or feelings of helplessness and frustration. It has ingrained in us the virtue of compassion and sensitivity to the pain and suffering not only of our own patients but of the people around us. No matter what the balance of our bank account is, we will forever be unified by the fact that we are all doctors at heart who have learned compassion, whose hands had been honed through the years to be gentle and caring, and whose ears have been trained to listen not only to the abnormal sounds of the heart or to those crepitant rales and wheezes but also to the problems of the people we come in contact with. Now, as we meet gain, different persons who have become specialists, pursued academic excellence and embraced the noble teaching profession, become dedicated public servants, immersed in charity work, succeeded in business, done well in research, excelled in making the home an oasis for tired souls, shifted gears to become caring nurses, I can only feel overwhelming pride in all these achievements for I know that behind these accomplishments are the silent sacrifices we had to make. At one end of the spectrum are the painful reminders of the time we had to be away from our families in the pursuit of our goals while at the other end is the decision to give up medical learning to devote more time to our loved ones who need our care and attention. We had to give up the good life we were enjoying in exchange for one someplace else which may be satisfying but so much more demanding. Life indeed is a paradox. There will be no regrets As long as we love what we do and inject passion into it, there will be no room for regrets. There will always be joy in our hearts that will make us feel blessed to have been given the chance to do what we do best. And so dear batch mates, after all the fun and laughter, after all the reminiscing, reconnecting and commiserating, the dancing and the outings, we have come to the point where we begin to wonder where we will be in another 25 years. After having specialized, been minimized, enhanced, enlarged, tapered, contoured, lasered, botoxed, lifted, reconstructed, in a few years some of us will be hip replaced, wheel chaired, diapered, dialyzed, bypassed, transplanted, alheizmer’s afflicted. Age will catch up with all of us including the young looking dermas. Time will balance it all. For now, think of a moment when we can sit outside in our favorite recliner, savor nature while sipping coffee or tea, raise our feet up, and then begin flipping the pages of this book. Aah.. life is wonderful. Whatever shape we will be in by then, one thing is sure- we will always be PROUD TO BE BATCH ’83! Maritess Ona-Mirasol