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3 Eta alumni lead APO honorees

capa — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:48:34 +0000

THREE alumni of the premier Alpha Phi Omega in the University of the Philippines-Diliman (Eta Chapter) led the list of APO Philippines honorees in a testimonial dinner held 10 July 2010 at the SMX Mall of Asia.

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay ‘60, Aurora Governor Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo (KPO), and Pangasinan Provincial Board Member Mojamito R. Libunao ’59 are among the 155 brothers and sisters of APO who won in the May 2010 elections.

“Over-all the Dinner was a great testament that our fraternal organization had entered a higher level,” said APO National President Magleo V. Adriano ’69.

It was a record for APO in terms of the number of APOs gathered in a single non-biennial event. Adriano said that more than 1,000 brothers and sisters attended the historic event honoring Binay and others winners for senator, congressman, governors/vice-governors, mayors/vice-mayor, provincial board members, and councilors.

Greenhouse Tambayan Renovations

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:05:28 +0000

The residents of U.P. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity would like to extend its appreciation to all Alumni Donors for the renovation of our tambayan at the Greenhouse. We have been occupying the same tambayan spot for more than fifty years and it is imperative that we should take good care of it for future generations of APhiOs. Below are the list of brethren who have contributed to its renovation big and small. Again, thank you very much to:

Mel Adriano – 500
Cloud 9 – 500
Evita Sagalongos – 500
Tito Mayor – 1,500
Ardy Abaya – 1,000
APO-Eta Zodiac 1973D – 500
In Memory of Brod Eliseo “Dad” C. Clamor Sr. – 500
Gracie & Brod Mel S Gonzales Jr – 500
Sis Maybelle M. Raquel (Happy-happy! on June 4th) – 500
In Memory of Brod Dr. Librado I. Ureta – 500
Alex Brillantes – 1,000
Gary Hernal – 1,313.81
Rudy Rojas – 500
Jun Rivera – 2,290.97
Glod Dimaano – PhP 1,374.58
Mar Tano – 2,000
Mike T. Guzman – 4,676.50
Ralf Emerson Javier – 1,500
Caesar Frondozo – 1,856.20

Pictures to follow.

Eta Chapter honors Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay ’60

capa — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:10:50 +0000

No one is prouder than his own Eta Chapter in the University of the Philippines, Diliman campus.

In a testimonial dinner at Metro Club in the financial district of Makati, 17 June 2010, Vice President-elect Jejomar Cabanuatan Binay was honored by no less than the University of the Philippines Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association (UP APOAA) headed by Manny Clarino.

Binay, a graduate of political science and law from UP, belongs to Batch 60 of Eta, also known as Blackjacks. He was also a member of the UP Student Council and prime chancellor of the fraternity during his UP days.

In attendance included Binay’s batchmates and Eta Chapter’s personalities like former San Fabian, Pangasinan mayor and now provincial board member Mojamito R. Libunao ‘59, former Makati City councilor Armando P. Padilla ‘74, Intellectual Property Coalition chairman and famous violinist Philip John J. Lesaca ‘72, former UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG) College Secretary and faculty member Joel V. Mangahas ’81, and members of Kappa Phi Omega.

The Band of Brothers and Sisters in Service campain team were also full force during the event. In the forefront were Atty. Luis Paredes, Atty. Rico Lainez, Atty. Chato Marinas, Ms Sallie Licauco, and members of the BRODSS Office.

Binay’s inauguration is set on June 30, 2010 before Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales.

Two alumni appointed to judiciary

capa — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:16:37 +0000

Sis Nina G. Antonio-Valenzuela ’83 was recently named Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals. Prior to her appointment to CA, she has been the Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 28, Manila and was the Presiding Judge of the Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 30, Manila.

Brod Ronald H. Exmundo ’79 was appointed Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Brach 4, Kalibo, Aklan. He also served as Provicial Board Member of the Province of Capiz.

Congratulations Brod & Sis!

Flores ’80 is Acting Sergeant-at-Arms

capa — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:43:10 +0000

LtCol Isabelito P. Flores ‘80 is the designated Acting Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives.

Col. Flores is the concurrent Executive Director of the Legislative Security Bureau, the Lower House’s security arm. A graduate of BS Tourism, Col. Flores has a master’s degree in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines.

As Acting Sergeant-at-Arms, he is tasked to secure the safety of the House Members while in the House premises and maintain order in the session hall and the House as well as during the conduct of meetings of committees and related proceedings or activities of the House.

Results of U.P. APO Elections

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:55:10 +0000

The UP APO Alumni Association and the UP APO International Service Foundation had their elections last October 23, 2009 at Metro Club in Makati City. An estimated 40-50 brothers and sisters came to grace the event. All batches were represented starting from the 50s up to the residents.

The following are the newly-elected officers of the Association and Foundation:

UP APO Alumni Association	UP APO International Service Foundation
Chairman: Q Pastrana	Chairman: Jojo Binay
Vice Chair: Manny Clarino	Vice Chair: Bing Mangosing
Members of the Board: Chato Mariñas & Dianne Reyes	Members of the Board: Rico Lainez & Rosie Ocampo
Batch Representatives	Batch Representatives
1950s: Loy Espino	1950s: Domeng Ramos
1960s: Bobby Atienza	1960s: Ed Mañalac
1970s: Abet Morillo	1970s: Jesse Cualing
1980s: Joel Mangahas	1980s: Sab Flores
1990s: Karlo Nicolas	1990s: Giovanni Bautista
2000: AJ Verceles	2000: Eric Christian Cruz

The Grand Chancellor Fritz Sapon and Grand Lady Chancellor Lady Ivy Vanity Velasco were also appointed as members of the Board.
The President of APO ETA ANA is also automatically a Member of the Board.

In excellence,

Fritz Sapon
Grand Chancellor

Eta Election

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:46:34 +0000

The UP APO Alumni and the Eta International Service Foundation held joint elections last night at the Metro Club, Makati, in accordance with the approved amended by-laws. Brod Luis Paredes will be posting the amended by-laws which revised the organizational structure of both association and foundation. Elected president of the association is Brod Manny Clarino and chairman of the foundation is Brod Jojo Binay. Among the innovations: four members elected at large to each body; six decade representatives (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s) to each body, nominated by their respective decades; the GC and GLC automatic members representing the collegiates; the head of the ETAANA is also automatic member who will designate his Philippine-based representative. The term of office is two years to commence on January 2010 up to December 2011. The Executive Vice President/Chair will succeed in the next term as president/chair of each body. APO Comelec Brod Armand Arevalo supervised the election and will be posting the results for the rest of the officers. Patunay na may galit pa rin sa amin, ako naelect sa association at ang kabatch kong si Brod Bing Mangosing naelect sa Foundation. Lagot kayo lahat.

Among the welcome scuttlebutt is that Brod Gen Jojie will be a shoo-in as Chief of Staff whoever wins in the 2010 presidential election assuring an Eta presence in the defense-police establishment together with Brod Director Jess Versoza. Mabuhay ang Eta!

We also bid adieu to Brod Nick Cabalza who was given the necro rites last Thursday night. Brod Bot Hernandez said that the investigators are closing in on the assailants. Hindi ako masyadong close kay Nick pero madami ang nagsabi na napakabait na brod daw nito. Sana makatulong si Brod Jess upang mabigyan ng hustiya ang pagkakapaslang sa ating brod.

Masaya at nakadating si Brod Rufi Ignacio ’60A. Madami Blackjacks kagabi kasama na si Brod Jojo B. Mas madami ang 50s at 60s pa rin pero represented naman lahat ng dekada. Si Brods Manolo Lozada at Nick Reyes ng 50s nakadating din. Oo nga pala, walang nakapuntang mga senior sis kasi lahat ng dumalo kagabi e batch 2000s daw sila. May asim pa naman daw, hehehe.

Chato ’73B

Virgilio “Vama” Manuel Batch’65 and Past GC, 66

capa — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:30:17 +0000

Well-known sportswriter Virgilio “Boy” Manuel joined his Creator last Monday following a lingering illness at the family residence in Tuguegarao City. He was 66.

He is survived by lone sister Marita, a former broadcaster who is currently in the United States.

His remains lie in state in the Babaran Funeral Homes in Balzain, that city. Details of interment will be anno8nced later.

FROM THE PHIL. STAR, 20 September 2009

Educated Child Project for 2009

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:49:14 +0000

Since February 2009, APO-Eta Chapter alumni members, affiliates and supporters (mostly from the 1980s and 1970s) have turned over multimedia desktop computers to selected elementary schools in Miagao, Iloilo Philippines. Funds, computer hardware, software, and children’s books mostly came from brods and sis from the USA. Funds were collected by Brod Alex Tamayo in the US and Brod Andy de los Reyes in the Philippines. Hardware and books were sent by Sis Melody Ang-Gayon and Brod Honeyboy Fajota. The turnover of computer units from the latter donor is being planned. By the school opening in June, three brand new and two second hand computer systems were turned over to the following elementary enclaves:

1. Doane Christian Fellowship Academy, 52 students

2. Miagao West Central Elementary School, 560 sudents

3. Guibongan-Igtuba Elementary School, 530 students

Recently, two desktop computer units were donated by Brod Vicente Mayor, Eta Chapter, Batch 1964-A (Four Horsemen). Brod Tito sent the computers from New Jersey, as he was preparing to return to the Philippines for good. Speakers were bought to complete the multimedia package. The units were donated to a previous recipient, the Igtuba-Guibongan Elementary School. The school caters to the primary education needs of poor farming families of Miagao. Teachers of the school were highly appreciative of the donation. Principal Celsa Negrido plans to invite Etans for the opening of their computer education program. Her representative can be reached at cellphone 0929-4837-608 for further information. Image below is the handing of certificates of appreciation for this particular donation.

Almost a decade ago Brod Sinfronio Balderama, Batch 1963-A (7-7 Bulbas of the APO Cossacks), began this practice of donating infotech-based hardware support to educational institutions in Iloilo. In 2000 Brod Frony donated a brand new computer and printer to UP Visayas, Miagao Campus. The advocacy and physical presence of an Etan teaching at UPV has helped facilitate and monitor these kinds of education-related service projects.

The APO-Eta experience in Miagao, Iloilo has attracted multisectoral support from Parent-Teacher’s Associations, local government, and NGOs (e.g. Rotary Club) who have provided counterpart labor or financial support. These initiatives improve the reputation of APO collegiate chapters in Iloilo Province and, provide a training ground in the conduct of off-campus service projects. It illustrates that APO-Eta service projects need not be high-profile and expensive to achieve inter-generational unity, cooperation among various stakeholders, sustainability and success.

Segovia ’74 is new 2nd Infantry Division chief

capa — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:52:55 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – A decorated general, who led troops in intensified operations against communist rebels in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) region, was named as the new chief of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division.

Brig. Gen. Jorge Segovia, chief of the Armed Forces’ Joint Operations Center, presided over the turnover at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal yesterday.

In 2007, Segovia, a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s Class 1980, served as spokesman for military operations against Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels in Maguindanao and Lanao del Norte.

He replaced Brig. Gen. Florante Martinez, who was designated as officer-in-charge following the appointment of Maj. Gen. Roland Detabali as chief of the Southern Luzon Command. – James Mananghaya(From the Philippine Star, July 24, 2009)