Bedan Alumnus January2023_A

January - June 2023 S B UA A The Official Publication of the San Beda University Alumni Association, San Beda Alumni Foundation, SBU Law Alumni Association and SBU Law Alumni Foundation Founded 1962 by Rev. Fr. Benigno Benabarre, OSB Grand Alumni Homecoming “Bedista, Manumbalik nang Sama-Sama” HS Class 1973 Golden Jubilarians 4-40 St. Bede 4-41 St. Anselm 4-42 St. Peter (HS 1998-Silver Jubilarians) (HS 1998-Silver Jubilarians) (HS 1998-Silver Jubilarians) 4-43 St. Bernard 4-44 St. Adalbert (HS 1998-Silver Jubilarians) (HS 1998-Silver Jubilarians) “Bouncing Back Stronger Together, the Bedan Way”

Renewal of Alumni Oh I, (mention your name), /an alumnus of San Beda College, now University, Class of (mention year of graduation), / do solemnly renew my pledge of loyalty to the San Beda University Alumni Association /and all the ideals and objectives for which it stands. I renew my pledge /to unite all members in a close bond of fellowship and confraternity./ I renew my pledge/ to assist and protect all members /and to promote a stronger Bedan spirit and relationship among all alumni. I renew my pledge /to promote good relations and cooperation/ between the Association and the school /and foster a strong and vigilant Catholic civic consciousness among its members./ As a true Bedan Alumnus/, I promise to keep untarnished/ the name of San Beda University and the San Beda University Alumni Association /by being a God-fearing and law-abiding citizen of the country and the entire global community./ So, help me God.

SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. B Officers & Trustees AY 2022-2023 UA A ATTY. DOMINADOR D. BUHAIN President ATTY. JONAS L. CABOCHAN Vice-President CATALINO REY M. FIGUEROA JR. Secretary DR. CHRISTIAN BRYAN S. BUSTAMANTE Treasurer Note Trustee from the Jose Mari V. Lacson, Rene V. Sarmiento, Jose Arnold T. Alvero Michael Sherwin M. Macatangay, Cleveland Z. Buela, Mario O. Garcia EDITOR Winston M. Ginez, Joseph Floren S. Gonzales, Joaquin C. Loyzaga The last three years of the corona virus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic had Jose C. Reyes, Jr., and Renato R. Reinoso been very challenging and heart-breaking for all of humanity. Even as we prepare for the start of a new year, 2023, the pandemic's Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB Moderator-Chaplain deep and long-lasting effects on many lives remain. Learning to co- Dr. Joffre M. Alajar Executive Director exist with the virus and adjusting to the “new normal” are inevitable in today's 21st century when a pandemic continues to loom as a threat. SAN BEDA COLLEGE ALUMNI This Homecoming issue of The BedanAlumnus magazine is a salute FOUNDATION, INC. to members of the Bedan community who are still wrestling with the Officers & Trustees AY 2022-2023 pandemic and its concomitant effects. DR. JAIME Z. GALVEZ TAN President TOMAS P. AFRICA Vice-President GEOFFREY L. GO Secretary EDGARDO B. FAVILA Treasurer ROMAN FELIPE S. REYES Auditor DR. JOFFRE M. ALAJAR Executive Director GREGORIO G. BORJA III Co-Executive Director Trustees Mukesh S. Advani, Amb. Jose E.B. Antonio, A y. Dominador D. Buhain, A y. Jonas L. Cabochan, Enrico U. Dee, A y. Constantino L. Navarro III, Dr. Conrado F. Oca, Jorge Z. Ortoll, Dr. Edgardo C. Paras, Jr., and Justice Jose C. Reyes, Jr. Senior Advisers Jose Mari V. Lacson and Kishu D. Sehwani Moderator-Chaplain Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB Secretariat Staff Wilma B. Abellanosa and Juvylen B. Fabro Archie A. Armelligas and Jose Christopher M. Quejong Bouncing Back Stronger Together, the Bedan Way is a very apt SBU LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. ~ publication theme as Bedans return gradually to holding meaningful SBU LAW ALUMNI FOUNDATION, INC. 02 school and alumni events after surviving the pandemic. The events we Officers & Trustees AY 2022-2023 have held so far became very successful, as everyone adapted their organizations, conceptualizations, conventional paradigms and ATTY. AVELINO V. CRUZ Chairman Emeritus traditional practices to respond to the “new normal”. JUSTICE FRANCISCO P. ACOSTA President Hopefully, the worst of the pandemic is over and the fury of the dreaded ATTY. RODOLFO A. SALALIMA Vice-Chairman virus is gone. The Bedan family, resilient as ever, and standing strongly ATTY. ROBERTO F. DE LEON Vice-President together, emerged victorious in the fight against a major health crisis. ATTY. JEREMY Z. PARULAN Their success in fighting a new public health emergency prepares them Treasurer to face whatever new challenges the uncertain future may bring. ATTY. ANTONIO EDUARDO S. NACHURA, JR. Corporate Secretary ATTY. RENZ J. PAGAYANAN Assistant Corporate Secretary As we bring to a close another challenging year, 2022, we take pride in the accomplishments of our fellow Bedans who, in the midst of the Trustees pandemic, managed to become life's winners, break new ground and A y. Edna Herrera-Batacan, A y. Jonas L. Cabochan, provide important lessons on resiliency, patience and perseverance. A y. Solomon M. Hermosura, A y. Alfredo C. Lim, A y. Norberto P. Manzano, A y. Salvador C. Medialdea, Just. Pablito A. Perez, A y. Alfredo R. Rosal, Jr., The Editorial Board would like to bring their inspiring stories of Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires and A y. Dominador D. Buhain, Jr. courage and survival through this publication for everyone to learn from, appreciate and emulate. Board of Advisers Justice Jose C. Mendoza, Justice Jose C. Vitug, As we welcome 2023 with much hope and positivism, let us not forget Justice Bienvenido L. Reyes, A y. Hilarion G. Mendosa, valuable lessons learned from the past as we slowly adapt to the shape Jr., Dean Virgilio B. Jara, A y. Rene A.V. Saguisag, of the “new environment” that the new year will inevitably bring. A y. Rodolfo D. Robles, Sec. Arthur P. Tugade, and Sec. Vitaliano N. Aguirre II The pandemic has brought us all together, and we are sure to bounce Dr. Joffre M. Alajar Executive Director back stronger if we remain as one, united in mind and heart to make this Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB Moderator-Chaplain world a better place. Wilma B. Abellanosa Secretariat Staff Ma. Fatima Macaraeg Secretariat Staff Samuel B. Macabare Secretariat Staff San Beda University Alumni Office Wilma B. Abellanosa, Juvylen B. Fabro, Archie A. Armelligas, Jose Christopher M. Quejong & Samuel B. Macabare (Staff) The holding of the Grand Alumni Homecoming today February 11, All manuscripts and photographs should be addressed to 2023 is a proof that indeed, Bedans have bounced back! The Bedan Alumnus, San Beda University Alumni Association, Bedista, Manumbalik nang Sama-Sama! San Beda University, Mendiola St., Manila 1005 Tel/Fax No. 87336131 Cell No.: 0917-807-2222 www.sanbedaalumni.org [email protected]

2023 Grand Alumni Homecoming “Bedista, Manumbalik nang Sama-Sama” After three years of not holding an onsite Grand Alumni Homecoming, the San Beda Alumni Association is hosting this annual Bedan gathering on February 11, 2023. Celebrating classes include: Platinum (1958); Diamond (1963); Emerald (1968); Golden (1973); Sapphire (1978); Ruby (1983); Coral (1988); Pearl (1993); Silver (1998); China (2003); Crystal (2008); TIN (2013) and Wood (2018), Celebrating Class includes Golden (GS and HS 1972) Time Alumni Day Festivities Venue 1:00 – 3:00 pm February 11, 2023, Saturday St. Maur’s Hall Lobby 3:00 – 4:30pm Activity and Pamanang Bedista Registration, Payment, Issuance of Alumni ID, Awarding of Multi-Media Room Jubilarian Medals and Campus Tour Abbey Church of Our Lady Holy Mass Celebration for the Jubilarians of Montserrat Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ma. Maranan, OSB Rector-President Officiating Priest Program for the Jubilarians Welcome Remarks Atty. Dominador Buhain President - SBU Alumni Association Introduction of SBUAA Board of Trustees Dugong Bedista Awards Ms. Ana Perreira Improgo and Ms. Sarah Hamid-Nañawa Awarding of Jubilarian Medals ~ Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ma. A. Maranan, OSB 03 Ruby Jubilarian, AB Economics 1983 Rt. Rev. Tarcisio Ma. H. Narciso, OSB Diamond Jubilarian, AB English 1963 Antonio “Tony” Genato, 94 y/o Oldest Living Bedan, Platinum / Diamond Jubilarain HS School 1946 Renewal of Alumni Oath Atty. Dominador Buhain Bedan Hymn 4:30-5:30 pm Group Photo Session SBU Gym (Old SBC Basketball Court) San Beda Red Corps Cheerleaders Exhibition Jubilarians Parade from the SBU Gym Outside of the Formation according to Jubilee Year and Parade to be SBU Gym assisted by Ushers/Usherettes 5:30-10:00 pm Homecoming Program Proper Lydia Tan Sy 10:00 pm Home Sweet Home Building Lobby

S B UA A San Beda University Alumni Association Officers and Trustees A.Y. 2022-2023 ATTY. DOMINADOR D. BUHAIN ATTY. JONAS L. CABOCHAN CATALINO REY M. FIGUEROA JR. DR. CHRISTIAN BRYAN S. BUSTAMANTE JOSE ARNOLD T. ALVERO President Vice-President Trustee Secretary Treasurer MICHAEL SHERWIN ATTY. CLEVELAND Z. BUELA JOSEPH FLOREN S. GONZALES ATTY. WINSTON M. GINEZ JOSE MARI V. LACSON M. MACATANGAY Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee ~ 04 RENATO R. REINOSO JUSTICE JOSE C. REYES, JR. ATTY. RENE V. SARMIENTO JOAQUIN C. LOYZAGA MARIO O. GARCIA Vice-Presicent Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee FR. ANSELM M. MANALASTAS, OSB DR. JOFFRE M. ALAJAR Moderator-Chaplain Executive Director WILMA B. ABELLANOSA JUVYLEN B. FABRO ARCHIE A. ARMELLIGAS JOSE CHRISTOPHER Administrative Assistant Staff Staff M. QUEJONG Staff

San Beda Alumni Foundation Inc. Officers and Trustees A.Y. 2022-2023 DR. JAIME Z. GALVEZ TAN TOMAS P. AFRICA GEOFFREY L. GO EDGARDO B. FAVILA ROMAN FELIPE S. REYES President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Auditor AMB. JOSE B. ANTONIO ATTY. DOMINADOR MUKESH ADVANI ATTY. JONAS L. CABOCHAN ENRICO U. DEE Trustee D. BUHAIN Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee ~ 05 JORGE Z. ORTOLL ATTY. CONSTANTINO L. NAVARRO DR. CONRADO F. OCA DR. EDGARDO C. PARAS, JR. JUSTICE JOSE C. REYES, JR. Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee KISHU D. SEHWANI JOSE MARI V. LACSON DR. JOFFRE M. ALAJAR GREGORIO G. BORJA III FR. ANSELM M. MANALASTAS, OSB Senior Adviser Senior Adviser Executive Director Co-Executive Director Moderator-Chaplain WILMA B. ABELLANOSA JUVYLEN B. FABRO ARCHIE A. ARMELLIGAS JOSE CHRISTOPHER Administrative Assistant Staff Staff M. QUEJONG Staff

SBU Law Alumni Association, Inc. SBU Law Alumni Foundation, Inc. Officers and Trustees A.Y. 2022-2023 ATTY. AVELINO V. CRUZ JUSTICE FRANCISCO P. ACOSTA ATTY. RODOLFO A. SALALIMA ATTY. ROBERTO F. DE LEON ATTY. JEREMY Z. PARULAN Chairman President Vice-Chairman Vice-President Treasurer ATTY. ANTONIO EDUARDO S. ATTY. RENZ J. PAGAYANAN ATTY. EDNA HERRERA-BATACAN ATTY. JONAS L. CABOCHAN ATTY. SOLOMON M. HERMOSURA NACHURA, JR. Assistant Corporate Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee Corporate Secretary OMBUDSMAN ATTY. ALFREDO C. LIM ATTY. NORBERTO P. MANZANO ATTY. SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA ~JUSTICE PABLITO A. PEREZ SAMUEL L. MARTIRES Trustee Trustee Trustee 06Trustee Trustee ATTY. ALFREDO R. ROSAL, JR. ATTY. RODOLFO D. ROBLES ATTY. DOMINADOR D. BUHAIN, JR. DR. JOFFRE M. ALAJAR FR. ANSELM M. MANALASTAS, OSB Trustee Trustee Trustee Executive Director Moderator-Chaplain WILMA B. ABELLANOSA MA. FATIMA MACARAEG SAMUEL B. MACABARE Administrative Assistant Staff Staff BOARD OF ADVISERS Justice Jose C. Mendoza Dean Virgilio B. Jara Justice Jose C. Vitug A y. Rene A.V. Saguisag Justice Bienvenido L. Reyes Sec. Arthur P. Tugade A y. Hilarion Z. Mendosa, Jr. Sec. Vitaliano N. Aguirre II

Rt. Rev. Fr. Abbot Emeritus Tarcisio Ma. Narciso, OSB and Rev. Fr. Rector President Aloysius Maranan, OSB mark Jubilee Years as Bedan Alumni Ms. Sarah Hamid Nañawa Ms. Ana Perreira Improgo THE 2023 DUGONG BEDISTA AWARDS A Salute to San Beda's Non-Bedan Heroes By Joffre M. Alajar Rt. Rev. Fr. Abbot Emeritus Tarcisio Narciso, OSB In its continuing effort to recognize the countless unsung heroes of San Beda College, now University, the San Rev. Fr. Rector President Aloysius Maranan, OSB Beda University Alumni Association (SBUAA) established in 2012, the DUGONG BEDISTA AWARD. The 2023 Grand Alumni Homecoming has This special SBUAA honor aims to recognize non-Bedans become even more signicant as two well-loved who have rendered exemplary service to San Beda University and have contributed signicantly to the ~ Benedictines and pillars of Bedan education institution's growth and development as a Catholic and 07 celebrate their jubilee as graduates of San Beda Benedictine learning center. College, now University. For academic year 2022-2023, the SBUAA Board of Trustees and the Golden Jubilarians have unanimously Right Reverend Father Tarcisio Ma. A Narciso, chosen Ms. Sarah Hamid Nañawa and Ms. Ana Perreira OSB, Abbot Emeritus, marks his Diamond Jubilee this Improgo, former faculty members of the High School year. He graduated in 1963 from the College of Arts Department, to receive the 2023 Dugong Bedista Awards. and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree. Ma'am Sarah taught with so much commitment and gusto Chemistry subjects in the 1970s while Ma'am Ana spoke Rev. Fr. Aloysuis Maranan, OSB, rst Rector- the Spanish language uently and taught it vibrantly in High President of San Beda University, marks his Ruby School. Ma'am Ana also taught passionately in the 1970s Jubilee as a 1983 AB Economics graduate of the and 1980s at the College of Arts and Sciences the subjects College of Arts and Sciences. Rizal's Life and Works and Philippine History and Culture. Whatever San Beda University is today, a historied Both Ma'am Sarah and Ma'am Annie not only reached the and venerable institution- we owe to the many years of minds but also touched the hearts and very souls of their dedicated, committed and competent service of both students. Their knowledge of the subjects they taught and Fr. Abbot Tarcisio and Fr. Rector President Aloysius. their ability to provide instructions extended way beyond textbooks. Even after their retirement from San Beda, they remain well-loved and deeply respected by the alumni and are considered among the real treasures of Bedan education. The San Beda University Alumni Association and the For their signicant contributions to the growth and entire Bedan community take the lead in giving them a development of San Beda University, and their dedicated toast on their jubilee years as true Bedans in heart and service marked by loyalty, competence, dedication and mind. commitment, the SBUAA honors Ms. Sarah Hamid Nañawa and Ms. Ana Perreira Improgo with the 2023 Our felicitations and best wishes ! Dugong Bedista Award.

Reflections of a Golden Jubilarian- SUNSET and EVENING STARS By Atty. Rodolfo A. Salalima (Law '73; A.B., Philo '69) „HAVE COME. 'AM HERE!‰This, is my response to our our Alma Mater song which, Ubuntu-like, resonate with University's 2023 Grand Homecoming theme: „Bedista, the „visions of our youth‰, with “Faith in God and love of Manumbalik Nang Sama-sama.‰ the truth”, thence, of Bedans facing challenges and „win(ning) them all xxx for San Beda, our country, and Every Homecoming may be likened to an annual God.‰ pilgrimage. And more. A yearly ritual of returning to our Alma Mater – our second home away from home. There, „Values‰do have a place and must be the moving force in to return with intense familial longing, to re-bond once our current material world of empirical facts. Truly our more with our schoolmates and friends and re-kindle our little world must move with, and be run by, values. After brotherhood, and to recall fond memories of youth and all, there is within human nature, in every individual, that younger days long past. amazing potential for goodness, and thus the same potential for greatness. Central to every Homecoming is the selection of and giving of awards to a select few who, by their acts of There thus is happiness when awardees receive their kindness or humane-ness, the basic value or virtue of due awards in recognition of their values or virtues what „humanity‰is, have contributed to the improvement implicit in their achievements. Ayn Rand, the and advance of our little universe – our proximate little philosopher, so aptly wrote: “Happiness is that state of communities – by acts of love beyond self, or even at the consciousness which proceeds from the achievements sacrice of self. This, I assume, is the ideal standard or of one's values.” value as basis for our Homecoming awards to our deserving few Bedans. I started with words, so I shall end with more words humane. Verily, awards must be given not for routine or normal activities but for “achievements” attained for acts driven I am a proud member of the San Beda College of Law and done in the pursuit of values and ideals, all for love of humanity beyond self. This reects the Ubuntu “pro- Class '73. The BESTCLASS, to my “familial estimation”. ~ humanity” spirit essayed by Rev. Desmond M. Tutu, the We are this year's Golden Jubilarians Awardees. We 08 Anglican Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, thus: espouse, with fervor, Ubuntu. „People with ubuntu are approachable and welcoming; their attitude is kindly and well I honestly believe that the Golden Jubilarians Award disposed; they are not threatened by the given Us is consistent with the Ubuntu spirit. This Award goodness in others because their own esteem was conceived in the best of our human spirit – out of and self-worth is generated by knowing they humane kindness and respect for old age exemplifying belong to a greater whole. To recast the Cartesian and true in the best of our peculiar but beautiful Filipino proposition „I think, therefore I am,‰ubuntu would culture and tradition; bestowed on us gratuitously without phrase it, „I am human because I belong.‰Put proof of our individual worth but purely out of kindness another way, „a person is a person through other and respect, with that generous assumption that We too people,‰a concept perfectly captured by the had served and well during our young productive years, phrase „me we.‰No one comes into the world fully and with love. Gratis et amore, they say. formed. We would not know how to think or walk or speak or behave unless we learned it from our And to soar with romantic metaphor: Like the deepening fellow human beings. We need other human sunset of every mortal life, We, Golden Jubilarians, are beings in order to be human. The solitary, isolated its twinkling evening stars shining bright, still giving human being is a contradiction in terms.‰ warmth and sharing light in the depths and in the darkness of our nights. This „me we‰spirit of Ubuntu is clearly capsulized in the opening title of his essay quoted above, thus: „If I From our hearts, our deep gratitude. diminish you, I diminish myself.‰ But We won't say Goodbye. I believe Us Bedans imbibed our values from the lyrics of From an old fogey nonetheless wiser with age, surely, I say GOD BLESS US ALL!

2023 Grand Alumni DR. DONNELL GO BAYOT Homecoming 2023 Silver Jubilarians ~ High School Host Class 09 Class of 1998 2023 marks the Silver Jubilee of our High School Class of 1998, being graduates of San Beda College High School, 25 years takes the lead ago. Indeed, this is a milestone achievement worth celebrating even as we have lingering painful memories of the previous years said to be like no other in living memory, for we have survived and thrived through critical episodes in our lives since we graduated in 1998. Today, we come back to our second home- San Beda College, now University, with a more realistic perspective of life, and with a mind mellowed by age, yet with a heart forever young. We come home, learning how to roll with the punches, and acknowledging that life is indeed unpredictable, with its series of turns and surprises. We come home, afrming our old Bedan traditions, and committing once more to live by the timeless Benedictine values of pax (peace) , ora et labora (pray and work) which guided us through the years, to become better and more actualized souls. We come home, for we know our Bedan fellowship will never come apart, since this came from our genuine Bedan hearts. We come home, so we can pursue relentlessly the building of a better world. Welcome home, dear Bedans!

4-40 St. Bede Answering the Clarion Call for San Beda, our Country and God 2023 Silver Jubilarians As we celebrate our silver jubilee, we reect on 25 years of ACOSTA, OBRIAN P. cherished memories, joys and challenges. It feels like just ALDABA, ARCHIE B. yesterday we were walking the hallways of St. Benedict's Hall ANGELES, CHRISTOPHER C. and guring out what we wanted to do with our lives. And now, here ATACADOR, BRIAN R. we are, celebrating this milestone that marks a quarter of a century BAMBA, CHRISTOPHER EMMANUEL P. of growth and maturing in our personal and professional lives. CABIGAN, ALLEN PATRICK F. We are grateful for the love, support and guidance of those who CALABIO, ALLAN FERNAN T. have been part of our journey. We are truly appreciative to our CAMBA, MEDELEX P. advisor, Mr. Manolito Coronado, all our teachers, and the CHUA, MARK JOSEPH C. administrators and staff who molded us to be bold and undaunted. CLASARA, FABELL DANN B. Thank you very much for putting up with us during our teenage CRISTOBAL, PETER PAUL A. years. I couldn't imagine how unbearable we were. DALUPANG, DEO B. As we look ahead to the next 25 years, we are lled with hope and DE ASIS, BILLY JAY B. excitement for what the future holds. We recommit ourselves to DE GUZMAN, ROBERT BENIGNO JR. Z. living the Bedan ideals of Ora et Labora and will always be ready to DE LEON, RONALD L. answer the clarion call for San Beda, our country and God. DEL ROSARIO, ANDREW ADOLFO M. DE LOS SANTOS, VICTOR S. DESCARGAR, BENJAMIN JR. C. ERAÑA, REDEN C. FONTANILLA, MARK SIMON G. GANDAROSA, EL ABDUL HAKIM L. GOPEZ, MARK ANTHONY L. GUALIN, JEND.C. JAVIER, JESSEL MICHIE O. LAYUG, CHRISTIAN LLOYD C. LIM, MARC ERIK T. LOPEZ, PATRICK L. MAGNO, GERARD NOEL P. MARTIN, MICHAEL ANGELO I. MENDIOLA, REAMONN NIÑO ROISS M. MIRASOL, BILLY JOEL E. MUNJI, JASPER IAN D. NG, ANTHONY L. NUEVO, GENE-JEFFREY D. ONG, RICARDO JR. Z. (+) ONO, NORIYOSHI RONALD D.G. PAESTE, REINER T. PEREN, ALDRIN PAUL ALLEN R. RAMOS, DUNCAN G. RANGEL JOHN PAUL S. REYES, JOSE JR. M. SAN JUAN, ROBERT ANTHONY T. SIMBILLO, FERLIAN Q. SUZARA, RYAN VINCENT B.

4-41 St. Anselm The Red Lion in our Hearts 2023 Silver Jubilarians Our section 4-41 would like to express sincere gratitude to our advisor Mrs. Leonora Plazon, our High School Principal ACOSTA, GIRARD PIETRO T. Mrs. Lycette Ventura, all our beloved teachers, and AGUSTIN-ALONZO, HILARIO II S. administrators, thank you for everything. ALMEDA, RAYMOND JOSEPH C. Thank you so much for the inner strength you have planted in each ALZONA, JOHN JOSEPH M. of us, the Red Lion in our hearts. This is where we have drawn ARAMBULO, RUSSELL B. strength for the past 25 years out in the jungle and with pride and joy BRAVO, MICHAEL ROLAND T. we will roar louder as we continue our journey through life. Go San BUENAVENTURA, JAMES P. Beda ght! CO, DEAN MARC C. DA COSTA, MICHAEL WILLIAM R. DANA, ARDEE L. DAYA, JOHN LOUIE S. DE CLARO, LAUDELINO III G. DIAZ, BENJAMIN OSCAR A. DIZON, VINCENT PAUL G. FLORENTINO, ADONIS C. ~ FRANCO, RYAN S. 11 GALLITO, JONATHAN JR. P. GONZALES, JOSE PAOLO C. LIM, MICHAEL VINCENT O. LUARCA, NOEL R. MABASA, HENRY RYAN B. (+) MANDALANO, ORLANDO JR. S. MAGNO, EDISON E. MAGPILY, ALFRED OLIVER S. MANDALANO, ORLANDO JR. S. MANLULU, EUGENE JR. C. MARCOS, ABELARDO JR. A. MEDRANO, LUISITO L. MENDIORO, JORGE JOREL IV S. OCHOA, LOEL-RAINIER M. PERALTA, DENNY L. PINEDA, CARLO T. RECATO, MARC ANTHONY S. REYES, NOEL Z. ROMASANTA, JOHN MARK L. SALDIVAR, ERIC-RYAN M. SAMERA, JASPER C. SIA, PATRICK JOHN D. SISON, GIAN CARLO Q. TING, DENNIS JON F. TORRALBA, DENESSE ALLAN M. UY, LESTER M. VALDEZ, LYLE KIMO J. VERZOLA, ETHAN JETHRO V.

4-42 St. Peter 25 Taong Buhay na Naratibo ng Kolektibong Tagumpay 2023 Silver Jubilarians Sa 4-42 (St. Peter the Venerable) nagsama-sama ang mga AGUILA, BENEDICT D. Bedistang noong mga panahong iyon ay nag-iisip ng pagpasok AQUITANIA, ARNEL ALEXIS E. sa abogasya. Dito rin nakisilong ang ilan, na ang gusto’y mag- ambag naman sa larangan ng sining at humanidades. Sa ARAULLO, JAMES J. pamamahala ni G. Jonathan Foe, tagapayo at guro sa World History BALDOMERO, MARLON BRADLEY D. ng klase, naikintal ang halaga ng kamalayang pangkasaysayan sa pagsusuri ng lipunan at reyalidad. Sa bisa ng mga kurso sa lohika at BARBOSA, RIC BENZON L. debate, nalinang ang kakayahang mangatwiran—pangalanan, at BUADO, ROBERTO JR. T. tindigan, ang mga pinaniniwalaan. CANSON, BRIAN CAINE C. Dalawampu’t limang taon na ang nakaraan nang pagtapusin ng San COMIA, ELMORE N. Beda (College pa noon) ang 4-42 para simulan ang kanilang buhay sa CORPUZ, MARK ANTHONY T. labas. Para isabuhay ang hinaraya at pinaghandaang larangan, nang hindi nawawaglit sa birtud ng Ora et Labora. Ang mga Bedistang FRANCO, RYAN S. pinagtipon sa „pre-law class‰ay humayo at napunta sa iba’t ibang GALAMGAM, RAY BERNARD M. direksiyon. May ilan sa amin na nagpatuloy nga sa pagiging abogado. GARLITOS, KENNETH VINCENT J. May naging visual artist at manunulat para sa dulaan. May negosyante, guro, coach, physical therapist, at marami pang iba. HASSAN, MUAMMAR A. JIMENEZ, JEREMY O'BRIAN E. Patunay lamang ito na hindi napunta sa wala ang edukasyong ipinaglilingkod ng San Beda University; dahil higit sa paghahanda sa JOSE, HARVEY A. amin sa napiling propesyon, naihanda rin kami sa mas malalaki pang LAPUS, ROBIN ZOY T. gampanin sa buhay, ng pagiging ama, ninong, kumpare, tiyuhin, LAPUZ, MARK DANDY C. kapatid kahit sa hindi kadugo, at ng pagiging mangingibig. LECHUGA, MANUEL III S. MAGDAUG, FRED MARCO P. Sa huli, maraming maaaring mangyari sa loob ng 25 taon. Kung sa MANANSALA, MAYNARD G. politika’y ilang pamunuan na rin itong naupo at napalitan. Sa sining ay MARCELO, LUIS ANGELO D. sapat nang panahon para maghawan ng landas o magsilang ng MERELOS, ERL ANTHONY II C. panibagong kilusan. Subalit para sa 4-42 Batch ’98, ang 25 taon ay MONCAYO, CESAR ANTHONY C. buhay na naratibo ng kolektibong tagumpay. Naratibo ng mga buhay MONTECILLO, KIT B. na nahubog, at patuloy na nahuhubog, para sa sarili, sa kapuwa, sa NUIQUE, TYRONE JAKE A. bayan, at sa Manlilikha. NUNAG, XAVIER LEVI Y. PANGILINAN, KENNETH N. PASCUA, JEFFREY V. POLIDO, PAUL CHRISTIAN P. RAMOS, JOAO GILBERTO C. RIVERA, PATRICK T. ROSARIO, FRANCIS A. ROXAS, GERALD Y. SALUDARES, IRISH VINCENT C. SARMIENTO, CHASE M. TABLIZO, JOHN IVAN B. TAN, MICHAEL WILLIAM II L. TURINGAN, NORMAN PAUL A. VELAS, REX RONALD G. VILLANUEVA, GERARD T. VISCAYNO, KARL-JANUS G. YAP, EMIEL CARL P.

4-43 St. Bernard Grateful Sons of San Beda University 2023 Silver Jubilarians By Jayson Edward B. San Juan ANGELES, RONALD ALLAN M. School reunions are often happy events; these are occasions to walk down memory lane, longing for that youthful energy and AQUINO, NIÑO E. exuberance that we all have had once. Pretty exciting stuff. But trafcking in nostalgia carries with it the risk of forgetting, with ARDEVELA, DEYV ERROL S. (+) recollections fading as time passes. So here are a few pieces that our collective memories can still call upon. AURORA, MANUEL JR. S. Section 4-43 (St. Bernard of Clairvaux) of San Beda High School Class BAUTISTA, JOSEPH PAOLO B. of 1998 originally set itself out as a pre-medical section. The rigor of academic life during high school was tempered by non-academic BAYOT, DONNELL G. pursuit: while the class competed and excelled against other sections in several academic subjects, ours also produced achievers and leaders CASTILLO, BERNABE RYANN T. in non-academic endeavors like the Student Coordinating Board, Citizen's Army Training, Senior Scouting, and the NCAA Juniors CAYANAN, EMIL MARK C. Division, among others. CORIA, JOMEL M. In victory and defeat, Section 4-43 was cheered on by our homeroom advisers: Ms. Mat Santos (Ôrst quarter) and Ms. Mhel Yusores DE GUZMAN, ADRIAN H. (second to fourth quarter). They were our second moms; Ma'am Mat and Ma'am Mhel patiently held our hands and guided our feet with a DUMAQUITA, NARDO III B. deep sense of values, as we made our life journey from childhood to adulthood. EMPESTAN, KARL PHILIP N. Some in the class pursued medicine; they are now seasoned doctors, ENCINA, PAOLO ALEJANDRO G. nurses, and healthcare professionals serving here and abroad. We thank them for their service during the pandemic. Others in the class ~ FELIX, JAYSON S. adjusted their sails towards different career paths; they found their 13 calling in public and government service, business, and private FERRER, CARLO EMMANUEL L. enterprises. FRANGUE, JUNE II J. On Saturday, we will nally come back home. For some of us, this will be the rst time we will see each other after 25 years. We anticipate IGNACIO, FERGUS M. (and look forward to) lots of reminiscing of the good 'ol days. But more than looking back at the past, we look at the present, drinking in the ILAO, JEROME RICHARD M. moment and taking stock of the lessons we learned in high school. We also look to the future, thinking of ways how we can pay it forward, to LIMPIN, JUAN CARLOS L. our Alma Mater and to future generations. MARTINEZ, AARON DAVID Y. Whatever road our class took–25 years after we left the hallowed halls in Mendiola–and wherever the wind will bring us further, our heritage as MELO, KRIS EVERSON M. \"Sons of San Beda University\" will always be our vinculum. Ut In Omnibus GloriÔcetur Deus. MENDOZA, BRIAN ANTONIO P. MERCADO, ROGELIO JR. V. MORENTE, DELLEMARC A. PAPA, MARK RAYMOND N. PASTOR, ALLEN BRIAN I. PEREZ, ANTONIO MIGUEL H. PEREZ, JOSE JR. M. PORCIUNCULA, JOSE PAOLO C. RAMIREZ, KALVIN CLARO III C. REYES, DANGIELON JOHN C. RINGLER, MICHAEL HARVEY S. SAN JUAN, JAYSON EDWARD B. SANCHEZ, JOFFREY ELPIDIO A. SANTIAGO, AMIEL H. TALIP, ISMAEL L. TORIO, CLEMENT ARTHUR S. VIDAL, ANTONIO III R. VIJUNGCO, ANTONINO Q.

4-44 St. Adalbert That in all things God may be Glorified 2023 Silver Jubilarians Engineering section. A holistic group comprised of individual leaders with a collective spirit. This class is empowered by ABAD, JONATHAN V. Mr. Ricardo Roque, an unbeatable force that drives ALVAREZ, REUBEN JAMES C. discipline amongst his students. Winning mindset is a clear benchmark. Student board president, AYONON, JOHN ALFEO M. academic and non-academic organization leaders, inter-school BALIBAY, JASON R. competition representatives, topnotch athletes, editor-in-chief of the school paper and CAT corps commander were some of the BOLOS, PETER JANE O. designation of key personalities of this illustrious group. Yet no one BRUCE, PAUL JOSEPH T. was MVP. Everyone was set on one goal - striving for excellence. We have created genuine champions in our own rights - NCAA BULATAO, FRUNNY G. Champions in Chess & Football, First Placer in Arts competition, CABAYU, RINGO JAY M. Finalist in Math Olympiad, and Overall Champion in tightly CAÑAFRANCA, GILBERT DANIEL S. competed San Beda sports festival. These milestones and CENAROSA, KRISTIAN MICHAEL S. achievements were further reinforced with 6 members of the class CERVANTES, MARK ANTHONY L. cited as Top 15 of the entire Batch of '98. Recognitions were CIPRIASO, MAYNARD T. countless yet memories live forever. We share these unforgettable DAYAN, DAVIN MICHAEL B. moments with our parents & teachers who moulded us into aspiring DE LEON, RHEAZAR ARCHIBALD D. Filipinos who deeply care not only for our personal success but also for the welfare of our fellow countrymen and the future of the next DUQUEZ, ERIC JR. R. generation. Ultimately, we lift these glory to God almighty, grateful FLORENCIO, MARK ANTHONY S. for the talent, intelligence and team spirit that he endowed to this unit. That in all things God may be GloriÔed. GALVEZ, PATRICK CESAR C. JACINTO, JEFFREY E. LAQUIAN, JOSEPH RONALD A. LARDIZABAL, FERDINAND PAULO JR. A. LEDESMA, JUBERT E. LEONCIO, NICASIO III L. MACASLING, JOHN PAUL L. MENDOZA, KEITH-ANDREW C. MERCADER, ART BENEDICT D. MERCADO, ALOYSIUS T. MONTANO, GERARDO JR. L. NARIO, FREDERICK ARMAN I. NG, VINCENT ANTONIO S. OBMERGA, ARVIN P. OCAMPO, JOEL ERICSON B. PALMA, NOEL JR. H. POLICARPIO, IÑAKI I. RELLOSA, EDWIN R. REODICA, KHRIS LAURENCE R. REVILLA, JEROME G. RIVERA, RAE ARNOLD S. RUIZ, NICOLO M. SITON, WESLEY S. SORIANO, MAR DAN D. TAMARGO, JORGEE FLOR M. VICENTE, DINNO R. WONG, KARL VINCENT S. YU, CARLO JED F.

Law Class 1973 Golden Jubilarians ABELLA, FRANCISCO JR. A. ABRAJANO, ROBERTO C. AGUILAR, FELICIANO P. AGUINALDE JOSE R. ALBA, RODOLFO D. ALBERTO, GABRIEL C. AMABA, RAYMUNDO JR. C. ANASTACIO, CHARLES S. ARANETA, AUGUSTO JR. B. BAARDE, DOUGLAS O. BADELLES, ALIPIO V. BASTES, PABLO JR. M. CABANEIRO, NICASIO C. CASTAÑEDA, AUGUSTO JR. G. CASTRO, LAMBERTO JR. G. CASTRO, VIRGIL R. CATRE, NOEL P. CENDAÑA. PERCIVAL A. CERENO, CARLOS A. CINCO, JOSEFINO G. CORTEL, SUFRONIO R. FLORES, LUIS D. GAYAO, LEONARDO S. HALAGAO, EDGARDO G. IBARRA, ORENCIO JR. F. JAMIAS, BAYANI M. JANOLO, LEONCIO JR. M. ~ JIMENEZ, JOSE VICENTE E. 15 LAGUSTAN, FRUMENCIO A. LAZARO, NICANOR H. LEONIDA, LEONARDO L. LIM, ERNESTO JR. R. LUCES, DIEGO M. MAGPILI, MARLO C. MANZANO, NORBERTO P. MARQUEZ, JUSTINO III M. MARZAN, RENATO O. PAGUINTO, OSCAR P. PAREDES, MARIO F. PATRICIO, EDWIN V. RAMOS, ERNESTO P. RIVERA, CARLOS P. SALALIMA, RODOLFO A. SANGCO, AUGUSTUS CAESAR L. SANTOS, NICANOR C. SORIANO, MANUEL JR. S. SUNGA, EDWARD P. TORRES, MANUEL LUTGARDO M. UNGOS, PAULINO JR. N. VIDAD, LUCAS R. VIOLA, CANDELARIO JR. J. VIVARES, FELIX B.

Law Class 1998 ~ 16 Silver Jubilarians ABALOS, FRANK MARTIN S. DE LA CRUZ, RAFAEL S. ORQUILLAS, NYE N. ACERON, MA. ESTELA FELIPA M. DE LA CRUZ, VOLTAIRE C. PACAMARRA, GILMARIE FE S. PAEZ-COLLANTES, MA. MINERVA S. ANG, ROSALIE Y. DILIG, HERBERT S. ARTES, ROMANDO S. DIMACULANGAN, WENDELL V. PASCUAL, JOHN HENRY M. PEREZ, ARNOLD D. ASI, ANNALISSA A. DIZON, EDA P. ATAYZA, MARY HAZEL S.J. ELLAR, IAN L. PINZA, MA. JOSEFA C. BALATBAT, PIO ROMULO N. ESGUERRA, ELENITA L. PINZA, MA. PERLITA C. ESGUERRA, RAMIL L. QUIMING, ROMMELIA T. BANGUI, CHRISTIAN I. ESPINA, DINA Y. QUITAIN, J. MELCHOR JR. B. BELTRAN, CRISOSTOMO C. EXIOMO, GEORGE P. GETIGAN, NELSON I. REYES, JOHN G. BUENAGUA, CAESAR C. GUZMAN, AVELINO JR. M. RODRIGUEZ, ROWENA J. BULALACAO, AMOR T. HILARIO, EUBERT MARC T. ROMAN, JUAN SOTERO T. BUMATAY, VLAVIMIR B. LAGAN, LEVILARDO I. LAGAO, CONSUELO EDEN P. SALIDO, VENCENT L. CABANOS, DENISE LUIS B. LAGMAN, MA. REGINA C. SANCIO, GARY A. CABRAL, MICHELLE O. LICAUCO, RENATO B. SARET, PAULO V. CAPELA, HENRY S. LIM, MICHAEL S. LIMKICO, VICTORIA T. STO. DOMINGO, VON P. CASTILLO, JOSEPH JOEL R. MADRONA, ALEXANDER M. TAGUBA, FERDINAND D. CHUA, CARMENCITA M. MARQUEZ, MARISA M. TANSIONGCO, PETER A. CINCO, RHEA A. MERINO, GRACE VALENTINE A. TIANGCO, KRISTINE B. MONSERATE, ZHELLA A. CLEMENTE, MICHAEL ANTHONY N. NARVAEZ, MAXIMIANO II A. TUDDAO, DENNIS T. COLLAO, FERDINAND F. NIETES, MA. VERGIE LYNNIE V. TUMANGAN, DANIEL KENDRICK T. CONTI, NICASIO A. OPINION, FORTUNE M. UKOL, REMIGIO JR. A. CORTES, ANGELA CHARINA M. VALDEZ, MARIA HAZEL P. CRUZ, MA. LORALIE C. VILLAR, BERNARDO C. DALAGUIT-IGNACIO, MILALUNA V. YAP, MARIE EUGENIE C. DAOS, RONALD MARK S. YU, JESS ANTHONY Q. DE CASTRO, MA. CLARA S.

High School Class 1963 Diamond Jubilarians ~ 17

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Grade School Class 1973 Golden Jubilarians (L-R) Bong Arjonillo, Eric Corpus, Bambi Urgino, Bing Lumanlan, Raul Orayani, Relly del Rosario, Vic Bataclan, Jojo Rillo, Jeff Tiongco, Alex Bernabe and Gene Manalastas. Grade School Class 1988 Coral Jubilarians ~ 23

The President’s Corner By Atty. Dominador D. Buhain (GS `57, HS `61) 2022 will be remembered as the year when the Dominador Dungca Buhain Alumni Affairs Office. whole world started to see the light amid the dark My humble donation to construct a more night brought about by the pandemic. And what a professional alumni office is my special gift to the relief to know that the vaccines against the corona entire Bedan community. virus 2019 (Covid-19) have created wonders to save lives and provided hope to humanity. Our hearty congratulations to our SBUAA Past ~ 24 *** President and incumbent Vice President Atty. In our own San Beda University Alumni Association (SBUAA), we regularly convened the Jonas Cabochan for having earned a Master of board of trustees to a zoom meeting. At the end of each board meeting, we noted how productive we Laws (LL.M.) degree, graduating as Class can still be even using a virtual mode of communication. Admittedly though, we miss Valedictorian, from our San Beda Graduate School immensely interacting with one another face-to- face. of Law. We are all proud of Atty. Jonas for this latest *** accomplishment in his colorful and interesting life. Our SBUAA website has been completely revamped, resulting to a better over-all contents Congratulations to the San Beda Red Sea Lions in presentation, more substantive and well-organized the last NCAA season. It was San Beda's 19-peat features. New Bedan personalities who are making championship in the men's division and 9-peat in the waves in their respective fields are also being women's division. These unbeatable swimming heralded in the website. We hope our alumni will find teams deserve our warm and loudest cheers. our newly designed SBUAA website more Congrats to Coach Dondon and our exemplary interesting. athletes! *** We all look forward to the holding of a bigger onsite The SBUAA articles of incorporation and by-laws grand alumni homecoming on February 11, 2023 have been amended to make it more responsive to (Saturday), 1pm to 10pm at the University campus. the times. This will be presented for approval by the While drinking of liquor and other alcoholic general alumni during the succeeding homecoming beverages are no longer allowed inside the campus, celebrations when we can be assured of a good we still believe that we can still hold a more attendance as the above-mentioned documents are meaningful homecoming with HS Class of 1998 very crucial to the entire organization. In the (Silver Jubilarians) as host class. See you there! meantime, the incumbent Board of Trustees is continuously functioning in a “hold-over” capacity until a new set of members of the Board are elected by the alumni. *** The new Alumni Office has been blessed recently by our new Chaplain-Moderator Rev. Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB. The more spacious office is located at the Ground Floor of the Saint Benedict's Building. I am deeply honored and humbled by the gesture of the Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB. SBUAA Board of Trustees to name the new office the Atty.

Foundation President’s Line By Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan (GS `62, HS `66) We are very pleased to receive a very substantial donation from Mr. Ramon S. Ang, San Miguel Corporation's top honcho, for our SBU Alumni Foundation's faculty research and student scholarship programs. RSA, as he is known in the industry, joins the roster of distinguished donors of our Ramon S. Ang Foundation who are one in our mission of Bedan education. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, I thank RSA for this wonderful Christmas and New Year's Since 2021, Mike has already a number of student beneficiaries. gift to San Beda University. Hope this generous gesture *** of yours will serve as an inspiration to other leaders in the Congratulations to Yvanna Monique Reyes Muyot of our College of Nursing for placing 9th in the November industry to support our mission. 2022 Nurse Licensure Examinations. Ms. Muyot was our SBCAF scholar under the Dr. Conrad Oca *** Scholarship Program. My heartfelt gratitude to the Ateneo de Manila University *** Congratulations also to our valued donor and for recognizing my significant contributions to the nation. outstanding Bedan Atty. Arthur Tugade for being awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver I am humbled and more motivated to continue my public Star by the Japanese government. He was recognized for promoting bilateral cooperation between Japan and health advocacy in government, non-government the Philippines in the field of transportation during his term as former Secretary of the Department of organizations, international development agencies and Transportation. academe. The 2022 Parangal Lingkod Sambayanan *** recognition is unexpected but much appreciated. I am Thanks too to Dr. Manuel V. Pangilinan for his continuing personal fund donation to our SBCAF deeply honored being one of the four distinguished men Scholarship Program. This is over and above his PLDT- SMART Foundation's continued support of our and women conferred the prestigious award by Fr. scholarship program. Truly, MVP's kindness is overflowing. ~ Roberto Yap, SJ, Ateneo de Manila President, during its 25 *** Traditional University Awards held last November 22, We thank Hon. Sara Duterte, Vice President and 2022. I share this great recognition with other institutions Secretary of the Department of Education for honoring the SBCAF as one of DepEd's valued partners in the and organizations which I am part of including our very latter's many programs. Our dear Imelda Sarmiento represented the SBCAF in that affair. own San Beda Alumni Foundation. *** Enrico U. Dee Mukesh Advani We thank Board Trustee Rikki Dee for donating a valuable amount to the SBCAF Scholarship Program. Rikki reluctantly accepted an honorarium given him in a speaking engagement and just thought of donating the amount to the SBCAF for a Bedan graduating student in dire need of financial assistance. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Mike Advani for his substantial Atty. Arthur Tugade annual scholarship donation entrusted to the SBCAF. Yvanna Monique Reyes Muyot Dr. Manuel V. Pangilinan

The Law Alumni Foundation Chair's Nook By Atty. Avelino V. Cruz Atty. Nick Acosta Atty. Salvador Medialdea Atty. Alfredo Lim Our San Beda Law Alumni Founda on (SBCAF) administra on offices and faculty room, funding of launched during the Alumni Homecoming last which came from Law Class of 1996 and the SBLAF. November 11, 2022, the President Rodrigo Roa Modern smart classrooms have also been donated Duterte Professorial Chair in Law and Governance. by Law Class of 1997 upon the ini a ve of the SBLAF. ~ This will be established at our San Beda College of Law soon. Funds are now being raised for this *** 26 Professorial Chair named a er our beloved President Digong. SBLAA President Nick Acosta, We thank the University administra on for former Execu ve Secretary Salvador Medialdea providing the SBLAA and SBLAF with a new office at and A y. Alfredo Lim, Chief Opera ng Officer and the ground floor of the Saint Benedict's Building. President of the PAGCOR. This will also house the SBLAF Mandatory Con nuing Legal Educa on (MCLE) office. It will be *** recalled that our law alumni associa on has been accredited by the Supreme Court as an MCLE Atty. Raul S. Tolentino Former President Rodrigo Duterte provider. We have already conducted a number of MCLE sessions with mostly dis nguished Bedan To date, our SBCLAF has the following Student lawyers as resource speakers. Scholarship and Professorial Chair grants: Law Class 1996 Scholarship Grant, Law Class of 1994 Scholarship Grant; President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Professorial Chair in Law and Governance; and the A y. Raul S. Tolen no Professorial Chair in Law. Hopefully, there will be more generous Bedans who will assist the SBCLAF raise funds for financially- challenged students who wish to experience Bedan law educa on. *** The SBLAF has heeded the call of the Law School for assistance in raising funds for the improvement of its facili es and eventually the construc on of its own building. Recently, the Law School renovated its

The Law Alumni President's Review By Justice Francisco P. Acosta (CAS '67, Law'71) Hats off to Law Class of 1997 (Silver Jubilarians) for staging a highly successful Grand Alumni Homecoming last November 11, 2022 at the Maynila Ballroom , Manila Hotel. In spite of the pandemic, the Class of 1997 led by Atty. Raulito Paras (Class President) and Justice Emily Gito (Homecoming Chair) made the event a truly memorable one, with former President Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as Keynote Speaker. President Digong was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award being a Golden Jubilarian (Class of 1972). This year, the SBLAA Board of Trustees unanimously chose our companero former COMELEC *** Commissioner Rene V. Sarmiento as Honorary Member of the SBLAA. Com Rene earned his law degree Kudos also to a number of outstanding Bedans who were at the University of the Philippines., and earned a Political Science degree at San Beda CAS, graduating honored that evening. Leading the awardees was as Magna Cum Laude. Com Rene was one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, and was Past President Executive Secretary Salvador “Bingbong” Medialdea of the San Beda University Alumni Association. He has been teaching various law subjects in our San Beda Law who was inducted into the San Beda Law Hall of Fame. School for over 15 years now. He was cited for making a big difference in his work as *** Our Lex Talionis Fraternitas Alumni Association, Inc. the country's “Little President”. During his six-year stint at will soon release a coffee table book as tribute to former President Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and our fraternal the Palace, our SBLAA trustee Bingbong worked quietly, organization. This special publication is now being printed, and hopefully, the book launching will be held at efficiently and productively. His elevation to the San the end of February. Watch out for this big event. Beda Hall of Fame is richly deserved. *** Our good friend Atty. Nicasio C. Cabaneiro, an SBU Law Professor and practitioner was cosen Outstanding Bedan Law alumnus 2022. A CPA and lawyer, Atty. Cabaneiro has specialized in Taxation and Corporate Law for over 45 years. He is an acknowledged authority ~ in Estate Tax Planning. He has truly carved a niche in the 27 teaching field. Congratulations! *** The homecoming night witnessed also the awarding of Bedans of the Year to three lady justices of the Court of Appeals, namely: Emily San Gaspar-Gito, Selma Palacio Alaras and Wilhelmina Jorge-Wagan. In selecting the, to receive this prestigious award, the SBLAA Board of Trustees recognizes the important mark they left to the San Beda Law School and the nation in 2022. Well-deserved of our warmest applause! Atty. Rene V. Sarmiento Atty. Nicasio C. Cabaneiro ***

Dean Bryan Bustamante, Atty. Jimmy Buhain and Justice Joey Reyes SBUAA President Buhain gives fellow Bedans a new Alumni Affairs Ofce By Joffre M. Alajar ~ 28 Bedans are blessed to have a new “home” courtesy of Atty. Dominador Buhain, president of the San Beda University Alumni Association (SBUAA). The formal blessing of the new Atty. Dominador Buhain Alumni Affairs Office at the ground floor of the Saint Benedict's Hall was held December 10, 2022. The simple on-site affair was attended by members of the Board of Trustees of the SBUAA, San Beda Alumni Foundation and San Beda Law Alumni Association. Rev. Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB, Chaplain and Moderator of the Alumni Office, officiated at the

blessing rites, which was held immediately after a spiritual recollection held in the new office. Message of SBUAA President Buhain during the Office Blessing My Bedan heart is overflowing with joy and thanksgiving as we Merienda treat after the o ce blessing finally bless today this humble office, which is my special gift to fellow Bedans and our beloved Alma Mater. The timing of the blessing is so apt, as we have started tge celebration of the joyous Christmas Season. It brings me so much happiness when I see the smiles on the faces of members of the Bedan Community who visit this new office. I am immensely glad when I see people appreciate what I share, a joyful pursuit of a 77-year-old grateful soul for God's unending grace. Thank you to our former Chaplain Moderator and Vice President Sam, Wilma, Juvy and Archie with Atty. Jimmy Buhain for Administration Fr. Aelred Nilo, OSB, for making this dream office a reality. This elegant and very spacious office would not In Memoriam have been realized without the full support of the University administration led by Rev. Fr. Rector Aloysius Maranan, OSB, and Bedans and Friends who moved on to Eternal Life the San Beda Alumni Association Board of Trustees. I thank also the Secretariat, led by our very able Executive Director Joffre (February 2021 to April 2022) Alajar, and his dynamic team composed of Wilma, Juvy, Archie, Sam and Jayzee, for getting the office furniture and equipment in spite of the limited budget. And thank you Fr. Anselm for leading us in prayer today, as we hold this simple yet meaningful blessing rites. The completion of the office at this joyous time of the year speaks much about our many hopes this Season. Indeed, this ~ year, we can have new hopes after two years of the pandemic. 29 We can renew our joy, which I hope will begin today. The smile I see in the eyes of everyone, even if your faces are covered with masks, is also the smile of my heart. I am very blessed to be able Fr. Eduardo Africa, OSB attends the wake of classmate singer/composer Danny Javier to bring joy to everyone through this new Alumni Office. • Joseph V. Tieng (GS'54, HS'58) From the bottom of my grateful heart, thank you very much and • Adrian A. Gomez (HS'65, CAS'69) a joyous Christmas to everyone! • Carlos B. Santiago (GS'72, HS'72) • Luisito M. Onrubia (GS'51, HS'55, CAS'59) (l-r) Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, Atty. Avelino Cruz, Fr. Anselm Manalastas, OSB, • Prof. Elenita Balatbat Cabrera Atty. Jimmy Buhain, Mike Macatangay, Dean Bryan Bustamante, • Crispolo Fernandez (HS'56) Atty. Jonas Cabochan, Justice Joey Reyes and Mike Advani • Efren Javier (HS'76) • Andres V. Geronino (CAS'94) • Ramon B. Pasicolan, Jr. (HS'59) • Danny M. Javier (GS'61, HS'65) • Gerardo Tolentino (HS'76) • Eugenio S. Reyes, Jr. (GS'68), brother of Mr. Manny S. Reyes (GS'62, HS'68, CAS,72) • Benedicto ''Jun” S. Capulong, Jr. (HS'78) • Engr. Eriberto H. Gomez (GS'59, HS'63) • Prof. Alex Romero (CAS) • Oliver Ang (HS'69) • Arthur T. Boquer (GS'65, HS'69) • Protacio S. Licsi III (GS'65, HS'69) • Benito L. Yuson (GS'79, HS'73) • Gerardo S. Bretaña (GS'79, HS'73) • Manuel V. Chico Jr. (GS'79, HS'73) • Susan Tirona Paterno-Africa, mother of Fr. Abbot Ed Africa (GS'61, HS'65) and Mr. Butch Africa (GS'62, HS'66)

SMC President Ramon S. Ang establishes a Professorial Research Chair and Scholarship at the San Beda Alumni Foundation, Inc. By Joffre M. Alajar (l-r) Jo re Alajar, Geo rey Go, Mike Advani, Mr. Ramon Ang, Fr. Rembert Tumbali, ~ Manny Reyes, and Atty Jonas Cabochan 30 Another prominent friend of the Bedan community responded to the call of the San Beda College Alumni Foundation, Inc. (SBCAF) for funding support of its Professorial Research Chair and Scholarship Programs. The call is part of the Los Fondos de Bedistas project of the SBCAF to raise substantial funds for said programs. A number of generous Bedans sent in their donations through the Fondos project. Last November 8, 2022, Mr. Ramon See Ang donated a very substantial amount to the said SBCAF programs. Mr. Ang is President and Chief Executive Officer of Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc., the largest shareholder of San Miguel Corporation (SMC). Also known by his initials RSA, the top honcho of SMC was introduced to the SBCAF by good friend and outstanding Bedan the late Ambassador Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco and SBCAF board trustee Roman Felipe “Manny” Reyes. A believer of Bedan Education, RSA would like his professorial chair to be given to a faculty researcher in the San Beda Law School. He expressed admiration for the exemplary performance of San Beda in the Bar examinations, and he would like to give his share to attract more talented but financially challenged students to experience Bedan education. The turn-over of RSA's donation was held in his executive office at San Miguel Corporation, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. It was witnessed by Trustees Manny Reyes, Mike Advani, Geoffrey Go and Atty. Jonas Cabochan. Also in attendance were SBCAF Executive Director Joffre Alajar and San Beda University Vice President for Finance Rev. Fr. Rembert Tumbali, OSB. Thank you, RSA for your continued support of Bedan education. May our good Lord bless you even more for your generous heart!

A Bedan The 122-year-old Benedictine learning institution is not Heart that among the MVP Group of Companies, but it benets enormously from the chair's mega-rich industry experience. Beats for Today, San Beda University is recognized nationally and Others globally as one of the best Philippine higher education institutions by the Commission on Higher Education By JOFFRE M. ALAJAR (CHED) and the Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings, respectively. Summing up his life accomplishments, MVP says his life mission is really building enduring organizations in the country and sharing much of his resources and God-given talents with others. The San Beda-Ateneo-Wharton-bred leader possesses a genuine passion for serving and giving. And he takes pride in what he has accomplished in carrying out that mission. A role model for today's youth, MVP puts much premium on education believing that it is the best antidote to poverty. This may be because MVP is not scion of a business tycoon but is just an ordinary Filipino who dreamed big, worked hard, and succeeded. Since 2014, MVP through his PLDT-SMART Foundation, Inc. has sponsored a scholarship program under the San Beda Alumni Foundation, Inc. for nancially challenged but deserving students who wish to experience the distinctive Bedan education. Countless Bedan scholars have benetted from this MVP-sponsored grant. Not too many people know that as soon as he For all his good work, members of the San Beda returned to the Philippines in the late 1990s, after community see him as a truly outstanding Bedan whose being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) for “heart beats for others”. many years, Manuel V. Pangilinan started seeking Today, as MVP turns 76, he begins this new chapter in his ~ opportunities to give back and share much of what he had interesting and meaningful life by participating in a solemn 31 to his most beloved alma mater, San Beda College, now and traditional Benedictine- ofciated Holy Mass at the Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat, with members of University. his family. MVP, as he is popularly known, is one of San Beda's His entire Bedan family joins the Filipino nation in wishing superstar alumni (Grade School 1958, High School 1962), him good health, God's caring presence and unending on the same level as the rst Bedan President Rodrigo grace, as he continues making a big difference in serving Roa Duterte. and giving much of himself to others. Although MVP modestly describes himself as “the original Salamat MVP, Mabuhay ka! OFW”, published stories about his life and career portray a highly successful Bedan and national treasure who has deservedly earned the title “Asia's Captain of Corporate Turn-Around”, even during the havoc caused by the corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic that caused the closure of a number of businesses. MVP's commitment to his Alma Mater is demonstrated by his being able to nd time, despite a hectic schedule overseeing his numerous business interests, to chair San Beda Mendiola's board of trustees. He has had this great responsibility for over 20 years now and, in this role, he has given back unselshly to his alma mater and provides quality global educational leadership to the youth. In one of his media interviews, MVP revealed that, compared to other schools he attended, San Beda was closest to his heart.

2022 PARANGAL LINGKOD SAMBAYANAN- ATENEO HONORS SBCAF PRESIDENT By Joffre M. Alajar Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan with family members Board of Trustees also honored Lualhati Bautista (Gawad Tanglaw ng Lahi), Eva Galvez (Ozanam Award), and the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation (Parangal Lingkod Sambayanan). Our very own, Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, San Beda Dr. Galvez Tan was cited “for devoting almost 50 years of College Alumni Foundation (SBCAF) his meaningful life to public health through his work in President, was recognized by the Ateneo de development organizations and his own foundation, for Manila Board of Trustees „for being a transformative initiating reforms in medical education to include force in society‰. community-oriented medical courses, for mentoring hundreds of medical students and young doctors and ~ Dr. Galvez Tan was conferred the 2022 Parangal inspiring them to forge a career in public health and serve 32 Lingkod Sambayanan during Ateneo's a nnual in rural communities, for advocating for the health rights Traditional University Awards Special Academic of the B'laan indigenous group, for championing equity in Convocation on November 22, 2022 at its Quezon City health and providing access to affordable, culturally campus. sensitive health services in disenfranchised communities nationwide-all to ensure that healthcare is accessible to every Filipino. “ His San Beda University family, particularly the San Beda Alumni Foundation, is proud of this latest accolade bestowed on outstanding Bedan Dok Jimmy, and for continuing to make a big difference in the life of every Filipino. Congratulations! He is the second Bedan to receive the Parangal Lingkod Sambayanan. In 1984, Ateneo posthumously gave Bedan martyr Benigno S. Aquino Jr. the same award. Last year, its 163rd founding anniversary, Ateneo's Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan receives the Ateneo Parangal

“Sama-Sama Abogadong Bedista: Tara, Balik na sa San Beda” The 2022 Law Alumni Homecoming Law Class 1997 presents a one million pesos check to By Joffre M. Alajar SBU Law Dean Rocky Delson for a smart classroom donation The 2022 Law Alumni Homecoming ably hosted by The homecoming theme “Sama-Sama Abogadong Class 1997 (Silver Jubilarians) will go down Bedista: Tara, Balik na sa San Beda” was very mely, as memory lane for being imbued with the it spoke much of the strong bond among Bedans in the indomitable Bedan Spirit. While the pandemic face of life's insurmountable challenges, and returning con nued to lurk in certain parts of the country, this to their Alma Mater with a triumphant Bedan spirit. important annual San Beda Law event was held on site at the historic Manila Hotel. During the Alumni Homecoming, outstanding Bedan The Bedan Community paid tribute to Class 1997 for its former President Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte who was extraordinary effort in producing this much awaited also a Golden Jubilarian (Law Class of 1972), served as Bedan affair, which many thought could not be keynote speaker. This was President Digong's first accomplished. appearance in a Bedan event a er his six-year term as the country's Chief Execu ve ended in June 2022. Deserving of special commenda on were members of Bedans also took this rare opportunity to honor former the Class 1997 Homecoming Organizing Commi ee, Execu ve Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea (Hall of namely: A y. Raulito Paras, Class President; Jus ce Fame), Jus ce Selma P. Alaras, Jus ce Emily Gaspar- Emily San Gaspar-Gito, Chairman, 2022 Law Alumni Gito and Jus ce Wilhelmina Jorge-Wagan (Bedans of Homecoming; A y. Armie Minda Dayot-Corpuz, A y. the Year), A y. Rene Sarmiento (Honorary Member of Mine e Ramos, A y. Lani Billena, A y. Mei Georgie the SBU Law Alumni Associa on) and A y. Nicasio ~ Racela, A y. Ca y Uy and A y. Ron Suarez. Without Cabaneiro (2022 Outstanding Bedan Law Alumnus). 33 this formidable group, the 2022 law alumni event could These Bedans are living testaments of the Bedan ideals not have been staged. of peace, prayer and work; and a source of pride and inspira on for the Bedan community. Atty. Avelino V. Cruz Atty. Raulito Paras Members of Law Class 1972 (Golden Jubilarians) received Life Achievement Awards. Special recogni ons were given to Class 1982 (Ruby Jubilarians) and Class 1997 (Silver Jubilarians). These exemplary Bedans have collec vely advanced causes to improve lives of Filipinos and transform communi es across the na on. They have shown courage and passionate determina on to make the Filipino na on be er, more progressive and more equitable for everyone. Atty. Nick Acosta Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte The 2022 Law Homecoming was one meaningful and memorable evening with the Law Class of 1997 (Silver Jubilarians) and Law Class of 1972 (Golden Jubilarians) leading in this special celebra on of the triumphant Bedan Spirit of Ora et Labora, that was capped with the homecoming theme “Sama-Sama Abogadong Bedista: Tara, Balik na sa San Beda”.

SBCAF Trustee Roman Felipe S. Reyes addresses the CAS Class of 2022 (EditorÊs Note: Hereunder are it to my mother for prodding and encouraging me to be an excerpts from the Commencement Accountant. As for me, I have proven the saying mother knows Speech of Mr. Reyes) best!!! We have been in this pandemic for Next to home, our school has been instrumental in our VALUES two and a half years now and we FORMATION, for which I am truly grateful to San Beda! Not only know that having an education these past two and a half years did I learn the foundation of my profession from my alma mater, has been difficult as it has been so different from the traditional in but more importantly my Bedan education has inculcated in me person mode of education that students and teachers have values that continue to guide to this day!!! This is why in any and been used to and yet, here you are and about to get your all possible ways that I can help and support San Beda, I am diplomas!!! always more than willing to give back, to return a great favor to my alma mater because this Latin phrase translates to Today, as you end one journey when you get your diploma, you nourishing mother. San Beda nourished me with values that also start a new journey! You need to draw up a roadmap as to have been the foundation of my principles!!! how you will build your career, eventually settle down and have your own families, pursue your calling! In the 50 years that I have been a CPA in Public Practice, I spent some 75% of that time with the biggest auditing and accounting I am a true blooded Bedan myself! I graduated from firm in the country however, some thirteen years ago, I had what Accountancy in 1972, exactly 50 years ago! Alam nyo, I actually I would say was a historic day in my life when I decided to leave wanted to be an engineer, but because my father, who was also that firm! I left that firm because of differences in principles! We a Bedan, is a CPA, my parents wanted me to become a CPA were 14 partners that made a stand and were referred to as too. It was my mother who guided and encouraged me to take mutineers! I never regretted the decision I made that historic day up Accountancy and to follow the footsteps of my father. Being in my life! an obedient son, I took up Accountancy, graduated from San Beda with average, above average grades, and passed the CPA A year after we left SGV, we decided to form our own firm as we boards in the same year. I was not even a topnotcher. I was an felt responsible for those who shared our cause and left their ordinary, average person just like many of you here! It was not comfort zone. Together with my long-time colleague Cocoy until I took up my masters in the US that I started to be serious Tacandong who is also celebrating his 50th year as a CPA and with my career, to actually be serious with my life! It was also at with 7 others from the SGV 14 mutineers, we formed Reyes that time that I met my then wife to be, now my wife for 41 years Tacandong & Co. who has always been understanding and supportive of me! I am proud to share with you that from the start of our operations I have been a CPA and a public practitioner for 50 years now and I am proud of my achievements, of what I have accomplished in and up to now, we continue to attract talent, to include, CPA my career all these years and may be, even what I may have contributed to the Accounting profession in the Philippines. I owe board topnotchers and Latin honor graduates! ~ 34 In 2010, our first year of operations, we hired the 7th placer in the CPA boards. That was Marvin Martija, a Bedan just like you and me. 2012, barely 2 years in operations, we hired the Top 1, Top 2, Top 3 and Top 4 in the May 2012 boards. It should be noted that was the first time in the history of the Philippine Accounting profession that the top 4 joined the same company! Then again, that Top 1 in the May 2012 CPA boards was another Bedan, Manuel P. Buensuceso, Jr. And year on year topnotchers joined us and just before the pandemic hit us. We hired the Top 1 in the October 2019 CPA boards and the Top 1 in the Bar Exams as well because we also have a very strong Tax Practice! As a matter of fact, one of our Tax Partners is also a Bedan, Atty. Rafael Ma. C. Vinzon. From the recent May 2022 CPA boards, we are happy to share with you that again, the Top 1 and Top 8 have joined us as well! Today, RT&Co is known as an all-Filipino firm of professionals recognized in the industry as authorities in Digital Transformation, Tax, Advisory Services and Audit. RT&Co has been referred to as a game changer in the industry and in raising the bar of professional services in the country. My dear graduates, why did I share with you our success story? Because I would like you to know that indeed, if you dream big and you work hard for it, you can make that dream come true!

Accountancy Alumni Association holds its first get-together By Joffre M. Alajar But then again, you need to work hard to make things happen. You need to ensure your continued personal and professional development. YOU NEED TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELVES! TWO MINIMUM SKILLS that one should have are effective verbal and written communications skills and Information Dr. Jo re M. Alajar with the SBUAcAA o cers and trustees Technology or IT skills. Everything is going digital and virtual Being a newly formed alumni organization, the San Beda University Accountancy Alumni further fast tracked by the pandemic! Find ways and means to Association (SBUAcAA) held its rst get- together last December 14, 2022 at Nautilus Bar differentiate yourselves and to continually become better and and Okujo Restaurant (Prime Hotel), Quezon City. Considering the limited time to organize the said better versions of your yourselves! And I will add A THIRD gathering of Bedans who took Accounting in San Beda CAS for at least two years, the Christmas ~ COMPONENT to communications and IT skills, that is party got a relatively good attendance. Dubbed “A 35 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT. This includes among others, Gathering for a Cause” this initial fund-raising activity of the SBUAcAA was meant to create a confidence, behavior, social skills and even the way you dress scholarship fund for indigent but deserving students who wish to experience Bedan accountancy up and carry yourselves! Also, should you decide to specialize, education. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT, what you are passionate about, Dr. Joselito Diga, SBUAcAA President, delivered the Welcome Remarks before an audience assess your options, decide, ACT NOW! You need to invest in composed of Bedan alumni from different accounting classes from 1980 to present. yourselves NOW! Prof. Joffre Alajar, SBUAcAA Executive Director Finishing a course in college is just the first step to others. For and former professor of almost all the alumni you to reach your goal, that place that you want to be in your present, delivered an inspirational message to career, you need to draw up your ROADMAP, the series of steps encourage everyone to support the newly created you need to take so you can reach your goal in your career. In SBUAcAA. It was another memorable Bedan affair that RoadMap, you should define a specific timeline as well. successfully held even in the midst of the pandemic. What do you want to accomplish while in you are in your 20's, when you get to 30's, when you become 40? Take note that you don't only need to be bright and smart, you need to be COMMITTED and HARDWORKING, you need to BE A LEADER and NOT A FOLLOWER, YOU NEED TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN! YOU NEED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! With a little bit of luck and most especially, guidance from the one above. You too can make your dreams come true!!! Remember to always have INTEGRITY and CREDIBILITY and to always aim for EXCELLENCE!!! Hindi pwede yung pwede na. Be that professional that contributes to the betterment of your family, your community, and of our country, AND MAKE SAN BEDA PROUD!!! Again, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATES!!!

SBCAF PROGRAM NEWSBITS SBCAF Grants Now Open SBCAF Trustee Jorge Ortoll to San Beda Alabang funds construction The San Beda Alumni Foundation of SBU Rizal Five-Storey (SBCAF) Board of Trustees included Athletes’ Quarter Building San Beda College Alabang students and faculty members among the beneficiaries of various grants offered by SBCAF. These grants included student scholarships for deserving but financially challenged students, professorial chairs for seasoned researchers, and research grants for faculty members who wish to conduct scholarly works, including preparation of instructional materials. CAS Marketing Department Jorge Ortoll Fr. Placid Acta, OSB Chairman Greg Borja is SBCAF Co-Executive Director Outstanding Bedan Jorge Ortoll is funding the construction of a six-storey athletes’ quarters in San In the exigency of service, the San Beda Rizal campus. The building construction is now in progress with Fr. Placid Acta, OSB, SBU Vice Beda College Alumni Foundation President for Services and Athletic Moderator, as project head. (SBCAF) Board of Trustees has appointed Assistant Professor Greg Borja as Co-Executive Director, Everyone awaits this new edice for school athletes which is expected to be completed by mid-2023. effective August 2022. Prof. Greg is Professorial Chair Chairman of the Marketing Recipients for AY 2022-2023 Management Department of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). A Bedan (CAS Class 2006), Prof. Greg Borja Greg will be working hand in hand with Prof. Joffre Alajar, Alumni Affairs Office Executive Director, to raise more funds for the SBCAF's scholarship, professorial chair and research programs. ~ 36 SBCAF commissions CAS Dean Marciano Delson Natural Science Department Chair College of Law Dr. Fernandino Fontanilla Prof. Lily Acero to conduct College of Medicine research on its Native Trees VP for Research Advocacy Program In its continuing effort to make the Bedan community aware of its environmental advocacy, specifically on the planting of native trees, the SBCAF has commissioned a seasoned researcher who is also the incumbent Chair of San Beda Dr. Larry Ambion Dr. Liwayway Acero CAS Languages CAS Natural Sciences University CAS Natural Sciences Department Department Department (Environmental Prof. Lily Acero Science and Human Biology programs) to conduct a research on the subject. A recipient of two Professorial Chairs from the SBCAF, Prof. Acero's commissioned research is titled Inventory of Philippine Native Trees in San Beda Campuses: An Environmental Awareness Advocacy. The study aims to promote awareness on the benefits of planting native trees among the members of the Bedan Dean Christian Bryan S. Bustamante community. College of Arts and Sciences

San Beda Alumni Foundation Inc. Roster of Scholars AY 2022-2023 ~ 37 ~ 00

JAMINA SEHWANI MVP-PSF GLENN MAHIYA FOUNDATION MEDICINE SCHOLARS SCHOLAR SCHOLAR ~ 38 HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1967 SCHOLARS ANGELICUM SBC LAW ALUMNI FOUNDATION FOUNDATION Louise Vernadeth Feliciano Caryl Julianne Sabar 3rd year BS Accountancy 4th year BS Accountancy DR. CONRAD F. OCA SCHOLARS Francis Ma. P. Faigal Ferilyn Marcelino 4th year BS Accountancy Gabriela Francin P. Patag Jemima E. Fuenteblla Caleb Abañez Erica Kristille Jane S. Tibay Venice Jillmerline 4th year AB Political Science 3rd year BS Nursing 2nd year BS Nursing 1sy year BS Psychology B. Venezuela 1ST year BS Nursing

2022 Saint Benedict Service Awards Devotion and Commitment to Bedan Education By Joffre M. Alajar Dr. Jo re Alajar, 40 years Saint Benedict Service Awardee The Saint Benedict Service Awardees with Rector-President Fr. Aloysius Maranan, OSB and VP for Finance Fr. Rembert Tumbali, OSB After two years of holding the Saint Benedict Service Awards virtually because of the dreaded corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the San Beda University had resumed giving recognition on-site to members of the Bedan community who have rendered exemplary service. In celebration of the Solemnity of the Feast of Saint Benedict, a Eucharistic Celebration and a simple program were held at the Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat on July 11, 2022. Due to the pandemic, only the 85 service awardees and organizers were allowed inside the Abbey Church. ~ Rev. Fr. Aloysius Maranan, OSB, Rector-President, 39 ofciated the Holy Mass, with Rev. Fr. Rembert Tumbali, OSB, Vice President for Finance and Chair of the 2022 Service Awards Committee. Fr. Aloysius lauded the awardees for their extraordinary service and loyalty to San Beda University even during hard times. Leading the awardees was Dr. Joffre Alajar, former school administrator and professor of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prof. Alajar delivered a heart- warming and well-applauded special message of thanks on behalf of the service awardees. For the rst time, all awardees wore a red scarf with the words San Beda University 2022 St. Benedict Service Awards, courtesy of the university. In observance of health protocols and to minimize physical contacts, other award mementoes were placed on the pews assigned to each awardee. As their names were called, awardees approached the altar and paused to face an appreciative audience and school administrators led by Fr. Aloy and Fr. Rembert.

The program was ably hosted by Joel ~ Filamor with Benjie Sonajo so efciently 40 directing the entire proceedings. All the awardees were in their best barong and Filipiniana attires for the simple but meaningful two-hour Mass and program. Pride was on their faces for being recognized by the school for their commitment and devotion to Bedan education. It was a memorable event honoring San Beda's real treasures. The San Beda Alumni Association extends a hearty congratulations to the awardees!

A New Abbot of the Transfiguration Abbey Bukidnon By Joffre M. Alajar Last August 8, 2022, the Monks of the Abbey of the Transguration elected Rev. Fr. Savio Siccuan, OSB as the 2nd Abbot of Transguration Abbey. Outgoing Abbot Eduardo Africa, OSB Rev. Fr. Eduardo Africa, OSB has reached the allowable maximum Founding Abbot of the TransÔguration Abbey age of seventy-ve years old as prescribed in their constitution. Rev. Fr. Savio Siccuan, OSB 2nd Abbot of the TransÔguration Abbey Rev. Fr. Eduardo Africa is the rst Filipino Benedictine Abbot. During the time of the election as the Abbot of the San Beda College now University, Fr. Africa was the youngest Abbot in the world at the age of 33. He served as Abbot of Manila and Bukidnon for a total of 25 ~ years. He founded the Monastery of 41 Transguration in Bukidnon in 1982. Fr. Africa became the Pro-Visitor of the Philippine Pro-Province from 1994- 2000. He served also as Secretary of Papal Nuncio for 15 years and became a member of the Apostolic Nunciature Staff in Manila from 2002-2017. Today, Fr. Africa is back at the Apostolic Nunciature, serving the Papal Nuncio. Looking back, Fr. Africa together with the other monks found themselves in the present site of the Church on August 6, 1981, Feast of the Transguration. The Pyramid Symbol of the Church represents the Transguration of the Lord. The last work of the National Artist Leandro V. Locsin, the church was completed in 1994. The Monastery is referred to as “Abbey of the Transguration”.

2023 Grand Alumni Homecoming DR. MANUEL V. PANGILINAN PLDT-SMART FOUNDATION ATTY. DOMINADOR D. BUHAIN, SBUAA PRESIDENT & SBU BOARD TRUSTEE REX EDUCATION FORMER EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA, Law ‘76 ATTY. SOLOMON “MON” HERMOSURA, Law ‘86 ATTY. NORBERTO “BOY” MANZANO, Law ’73, Golden Jubilarian ATTY. MA. RHEA M. GREGORIO, Law ‘05 ATTY. JACK DE VERA, CAS ’98, Silver Jubilarian RACHY Z. CUNA, HS ‘73, Golden Jubilarian RICARDO \"RICHIE\" Z. CUNA, HS '77 DOMINIC T. PEJORO, HS ’83, Ruby Jubilarians SAN BEDA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1998, Silver Jubilarians, Host Class DR. DONNELL GO BAYOT, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian VINCENT PAUL G. DIZON, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian ANTHONY L. NG, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian EDWIN R. RELLOSA, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian DELLE MARC A. MORENTE, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian JOHN PAUL S. RANGEL, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian VICTOR S. DELOS SANTOS, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian GENE-JEFFREY D. NUEVO, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian JAMES P. BUENAVENTURA, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian ANTONIO MIGUEL PEREZ, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian AMIEL H. SANTIAGO, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian JOSEPH LAQUIAN, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian SYDNEY PASQUIN, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian DEO B. DALUPING, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian ADRIAN H. DE GIZMAN, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian RINGO CABUYO, HS ’98, Silver Jubilarian DEAN RAMON RICARDO A. ROQUE, GS ’72, HS ‘76, CAS ’80 SAN BEDA LAW CLASS 1973, Golden Jubilarians DIRECTOR ATTY. TOMAS F. LAHOM III, GS ’72, HS ’76, CAS ’80, LAW ‘85 JUSTICE FLORENCIO M. MAMAUAG, CAS ’80, LAW ‘87 JAMES T. SY, GS ’76, HS ‘80 JOEY T. ALVERO, GS ’76, HS ‘80 MICHAEL ANGELO A. UKOL, GS’90, HS ’94 ATTY. CLEVELAND Z. BUELA, GS ‘ 87, HS ’91, CAS ‘95 ATTY. VINCENT PHILIP C. “JET” MARONILLA, HS ’95, CAS ‘99 JON SALVADOR PRESIDING JUSTICE AMPARO CABOTAJE-TANG, Law ‘79 JOSE MARI DAZO, CAS ‘97 JOSE MARI PUNO JOSELITO DIGA, CAS ‘88, Coral Jubilarian EDWIN R. JOSUE, HS ’73, Golden Jubilarian, CAS ‘77 ATTY. VENUS & JOJO TALOMA, Law ’92 NICK JULE TORRES, CAS ‘11 JOEY PINEDA CORA PRAVAN OWEN OLIVA ATTY. RENIER PAUL R. YEBRA, Law ‘09 ENRICO “RIKKI” DEE ATTY. PARIS REAL, Law '96 JUSTICE EMILY SAN GASPAR-GITO, Law ‘97 MICHAEL “MIKE” ROXAS, CAS ‘02 MIKE S. ADVANI, GS ’75, HS ’79, CAS ‘83, Ruby Jubilarian KIT CAMACHO, HS ’72 CLUB PARADISE PALAWAN DISCOVERY SHORES BORACAY ISLAND BENEDICT SISON ANTHONY FLORES, HS ‘90 JUDGE KRISTINE TIANGCO-VINCULADO, Law '98, Silver Jubilarian ATTY. VOLTAIRE C. DE LA CRUZ, Law '98, Silver Jubilarian CHAIRMAN ATTY. ROMANDO S. ARTES, Law ‘98, Silver Jubilarian ROMAN FELIPE S. \"MANNY\" REYES, HS '68, Emerald Jubilarian