Betan Picture-an VII
(to contribute, email pictures with comments/captions to: nmbituin@gmail.com, tatang_up@hotmail.com)
This picture is from Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
"Sunday Dimsum lunch with: Sigma Beta Sis Mae, Julian (son of Brod Nilo Anthony), Jeff Chiu (good friend), Brod Ramir Cloma
(UST Brod) & a just retired Sr Captain of BC Ferries, my wife Gladis & my 5yr old son, Andrew" (sent 1/28/24).
This picture is from Adrian Liberato of RP.
Jim Gonzalvo UPLB'70 vacationing in RP, with Adrian Liberato & wife (sent 1/26/24).
These pictures are from Butch Madarang of RP.
Paul & Beth Chua UPD'73 golden wedding anniversary celebration in RP (sent 1/20/24).
Jun Valenzuela UPD'73 (4th from right) birthday celebration in RP (sent 1/19/24).
Iking Agana UPD'63 (3rd from right) birthday celebration in RP (sent 1/18/24).
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Dan Lachica UPD'71 (2nd from left) & family visiting in San Francisco (sent 1/14/24).
This picture is from Rey Juan of RP.
"Reconnecting with Brods Ike Araneta with wife, Tatang Vergara, and Edsel
Arceo with wife at Bennet's Grill, Sacramento, CA.
What a surprise to be given a painting by Tatang. I am at d back of Brod
Ike with wife. It was a short but sweet meet up reminiscing
d good old days in Diliman. Met also with Kabatch Aman Carolino and Caesar Dimayuga in L.A. Nov 10." - Rey, 11/17/23
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
"Thank you batska Dante! May you have more healthy years!!" - Gerard, 11/16/23
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"In town for APEC 2023 is brod Danny Lachica, clockwise: Cyrus Fagar, Danny Lachica,
Winston Acevedo, Dave Villegas and Ding Cavestany." - Gabby, 11/14/23
This picture is from Eding Hizon of RP.
"60th Anniversary Batch UPD63 reunion, clockwise: Jet Arriola'63, Iking Agana'63, Milton Mendoza'63, Titing Valdez'61,
Buddy Garbanzos'63, Eding Hizon'63, Jun Advincula'63, Toti Que'63 and Ed Abon'69" - Eding, 11/09/23
This picture is from Yay Topacio of Hawaii.
"Brod Rex Gingoyon, UPD'87 visiting Honolulu for the week. We passed by Brod Orlino Ancheta's house" - Yay, 6/12/2023
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"Happy Birthday Sis May (Gaspay) from your UP North Family!" - Gabby, 6/10/2023
UP North brods get together at Palo Alto
L-R: Gene Samson, Winston Acevedo, Vee Vera, Cyrus Fagar, Eric
Punzalan, Gerry Abenes (standing),
Dave Villegas (standing), Bernie Bantegui, Ding Cavestany and Gabby
Moraleda. - Gabby, 6/03/2023
"As its commitment, UP North will sponsor a table for 10 for the
Fraternity Ball for the residents or whoever Ivan Fojas decides."
This picture is from Benjamin (Bing) Garcia of RP.
"Dinner with Brod Jun Soriano in Brisbane." - Bing, 6/01/2023
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
"Happy birthday, Ivan Alo! Welcome home, Louie Calo!" - 5/20/2023
This picture is from JJ Jayme of Vancouver/RP.
"CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BROTHERS IN UNIFORM:
BROD MAJ GEN POKER CUERPO, BROD MAJ GEN DONG PALAFOX
BETANS LEAD THE WAY !! THREE CHEERS !!" - 5/16/2023
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
Betan Big Bikers
L-R: Arnel Bandian‘89, Yoyoy Hernandez’80, Tomsac Criador‘81,
Boy”Pile” Palis’74 and Efren Belarmino’90s Letran. - 5/12/2023
This picture is from Peter Danao of RP.
"Happy Birthday, Peter!!" - 5/09/2023
These pictures are from Butch Madarang of RP.
"Happy Birthday, Robbie!!" - 5/04/2023
"Welcome to Pinas, gnoB odereB!" - Butch, 4/29/2023
This picture is from JJ Jayme of Vancouver/RP.
"Promoting Philippine History in Victoria, BC.
A GOOD & NOBLE BETAN & SIS !! CHEERS !" - Jay Jay, 4/29/2023
This picture is from Jito Arreza of RP.
"(Atty.) Babes Ignacio in town." - Jito, 4/03/2023
These pictures are from Bong Beredo of Stockton, CA.
"UPD Batch 73B celebrating our 50th Golden Anniversary at Zion Park, Utah" - Bong, 4/01/2023
"UPD Batch 73B celebrating our 50th Golden Anniversary at Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kneeling: Dave dela Torre and Jun Valenzuela. Standing: Hector San Juan, George Abrina, Bong Beredo and Bubut Morata
... April 1, 1973 when we became Betans."
"Batch 73B with Roy Antonio, Hec San Juan, George Abrina, Jun Valenzuela, Didi dela Torre, Sid Argel;
kneeling Bubut Morata, Yay Topacio, Bong Beredo."
"Brod GP Eding Hizon joined the 73B anniversary celebration."
This picture is from Rollie Santos of RP.
UPD'65 get-together at The Podium, Ortigas, l-r: Pol Moral, Rollie Santos, Chax Baldoria and Teddy Fabella. - 3/21/2023
This picture is from Felicitos Palis of RP.
"UPLB Beta Sigma career mentoring for entrance to job opprtunities in the Pesticide industry for
graduating UPLB students. UP CEm Lecture Hall; March 20 from 7 to 9pm." - Felicitos Palis
This picture is from Toto Sarrosa of RP.
"Dinner for Brods Ed Q '56 & Ric M '55, hosted by Brod Bing G '64 & wife Nene,
at Ching's Citi Garden, Koronadal City, 17 March 2023" - Toto Sarrosa
These pictures are from Ivan Fojas of RP.
"Teaching the UPD and UPLB residents gun safety and basic marksmanship." - Ivan, 3/10/2023
UPBSI Prez Jay Jay Jayme, UPBSF Pres Ivan Fojas and RP shooting champion Shan Buyco*.
*Web note: See "Betans and the Exciting World of Practical Shooting"
These pictures are from Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver/RP.
"Fellowship with the Ortigas Brods. A bit loud but great fellowship!!" - Jay Jay, 3/10/2023
"A Good & Noble deed by BROD Ben & SIS Laila. At a time when both of them should enjoy full
retirement, they continue to serve the Filipino community and the
communities across the globe like this."
- Jay Jay, 3/06/2023
These pictures are from Manny Balangue of RP and Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver/RP.
"A round of golf to welcome Brod Yay T!" - Manny, 3/03/2023
"Golf fellowship for BROD Yay." - Jay Jay, 3/03/2023
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI)
"Atty Leni & Dick Gordon received our members' CSR donations to Angat
Buhay and Phil. Red Cross, respectively. Glory to God.
ARTA Secretary Nes Perez & DoE USec Sharon Garin were our other GMM
speakers." - SEIPI Pres. Dan Lachica, 3/02/2023
These pictures are from Ed Rivera of Anaheim, CA.
At UP Visayas Miag-ao - Ed Rivera, 2/26/2023
"ATV tour of Mayon with my son Jason. We only went up to the helipad at
the base. " - Ed "Amang", 2/23/2023
These pictures are from Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver/RP.
"Lunch at UP Town Center: Brod Nandy Paras, BROD Rod Liggayu, BROD Noy Bautista, BROD Jay Jay Jayme,
BROD Henry Gutierrez, BROD Roy Lising and BROD Yay Topacio." - Jay Jay, 2//24/2023
"Brod Henry wrote a book and bought 3 and so we had lunch and I invited the brods." - Jay Jay, 2/24/2023
This picture is from Ross Fernando of RP.
"B'day Boys, Claro & Ed!! L-R: Ross Fernando, Jec Marquez, Claro Sta. Maria, Ed Rivera & Torch Manalang." - 2/15/2023
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"Ago Romero visiting RP. Seated: Milton Mendoza, JJ Jayme, MGen Mel Rosales, Sec Vic Ramos and Titing Valdez.
Standing: Ago Romero and his kabatch (sa UP Prep/Fraternity) Bernie Bantegui." - Gabby, 2/15/2023
This picture is from Manuel Balangue of RP.
"Nagkitakita ang mga Beta Sigmans sa Japan with PBBM. L-R: Brods Usec Atty. Jonas Leones,
Dan Lachica and Eddie Jose." - Manny, 2/10/2023
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
"Happy birthday Wowie (Bautista)! Happy birthday Redskins! Happy homecoming Edwin (Acuña)!" - Gerard, 2/10/2023
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
"UPLB alumni Sigma Betans: Birthday celebration of brod Gerard’s unica hija sis Evie Alo ( 2nd from left)
last night @ BGC, far right is my sis daughter Rocel Alejar." - Jojo, 2/10/2023
This picture is from Jito Arreza of RP.
Betans on the fairway, L-R: Lakan Fonacier, Nilo Punzalan, Jito Arreza and Kim Cabatit. -2/09/2023
These pictures are from Butch Madarang of RP.
"Happy birthday! Happy birthday!Happy birthday! Happy Anniversary Blessings 48!
Cheers, Brodees batchka kabats UPBSF 75A
Guardians of Hades! Mabuhay!
1. Czar Michelena
2. Lem Michelena
3. Raffy Tomeldan
4. Kit Marzo
5. Humphrey Tumaneng
6. Butch Madarang
Maraming, maraming salamat sa Kapatiran!"
"Brod is thicker than water!" - Butch, 2/07/2023
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
"Cheers to the great brod PAT ROMAN’64! @Cafe Breton, Makati. Puede na uli gimik … long recovery from
underlying conditions after a bout with Covid -19 last year.
He sends his regards to all Tumbleweeds Viber group brods.
Shown here, L-R: Pat Roman'64, Jojo Alejar’79, Gil Macapagal’73 PSBA
& his wife Mayet." - Jojo, 2/07/2023
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
"51st BATCH ANNIVERSARY FEBRUARY 6, 1972 - 2023" - Gerard, 2/06/2023
This picture is from Ed Paz of RP.
"Thank you to all brods who congratulated me. I accepted this position in my humble desire to be of continued
service to our OFWs bound for Japan. I'm a proud Beta Sigman! Cheers !!!" - Bajour Curameng, 2/06/2023
This picture is from Manuel Balangue of RP.
Betans on the fairway, L-R: Mat Defensor, Julius Cada (the newly elected President of the
Senior Golfers of Veterans Golf Course), Mon Paje and Manny
Balangue. - 2/03/2023
These pictures are from Caloy Agulto of RP.
"Surprise bday party of Brod Darwin Bañez, his 50th!" - Caloy, 1/29/2023
This picture is from Boy Jaurigue of Carson, CA.
Lunch at LA resto for visiting Major Gen. (ret.) Mel Rosales - Glendale, CA, 1/27/2023
L-R: Gilbert Dulay, Boy Jaurigue, Mel Rosales, Hermie San Luis and Ago Romero.
These pictures are from Noel Rivera of RP.
"Naka alis na sila Ed Abon and Eric Ines ….last night at the University Hotel sa UP campus
….kala namin tutugtug c Brod Kiko (Delmendo '72B), sayang." -
Noel, 1/24/2023
This picture is from Gilbert Joven of RP.
"The Brods got together at Alabang Country Club to start the year 2023. The attendees were, clockwise:
Gilbert Joven, Vic Ramos, Vic Ulanday, Ed Baldoria (Chax), Milton Mendoza, Pol Moral,
Torch Manalang, Titing Valdez, Bernie Bantegui and Jimmy Yambao." -
Gilbert, 1/13/2023
This picture is from Boy Jaurigue of Carson, CA.
On the fairway with visiting RP brods EddieJ and MonP - Morongo Golf Course, CA, 12/30/2022
L-R: Rolly Balingit (course member), Eddie Jose, Boy Jaurigue and Mon Paje.
These pictures are from John Antig of Covina, CA.
UP SoCal get-together for visiting Chicago brods and wife - Lem & Laureen Michelena, and Hec San Juan. - 1/22/2023
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City CA.
"A get together last week at Pages for UP North GP Winston Acevedo who was
in Manila for a week to attend the memorial service
of his sister." - 1/21/2023
"Brods present were Mat Defensor, Titing Valdez, Winston
Acevedo, Iking Agana, Mon Paje, Chax Baldoria,
Milton Mendoza, Jun Advincula, Jimmy Yambao, Manny Balangue and Bernie Bantegui among others…
reminiscing the 60’s and relishing the brotherhood that is uniquely Beta Sigma." - Gabby
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
1st DOH National Staff Mtg @ Clark, 1/18-20, 2023
"L-R: Brods Gerhard Palomo, Former NA Prexy Dr. Nelson Dancel (Col ret), UPLB Sigma Beta Dr. Cheska Bax,
USec General Pikoy Cascolan, USec Oca Dumama & many more brods/sis sa event. Cheers !" - Jojo
These pictures are from Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver, BC.
UPBSI Pres. Jay Jay Jayme, Major Gen. (ret.) Mel Rosales and Bubot Morata at "Shot-Show 2023" in Las Vegas, NV. -1/17/2023
"Lunch/coffee in Vancouver with Brods Ramir Cloma & Rod Liggayu, and Sis Mae Bejosano." - JJ, 1/14/2023
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City CA.
SEIPI Pres. Dan Lachica with the Philippine Trade and Investment Group that visited SF and Silicon Valley. - 1/12/2023
These pictures are from Mario Manzano of Sydney, AU.
Welcome lunch at Sydney for Norman Bituin. - 12/29/2022
L-R: Mario Manzano, Norm Bituin, Vic Pulmano and Rene Padilla.
This picture is from Dan Galoso of Anaheim, CA.
UP SoCal dinner with former DENR Sec. Mon Paje at Embassy Suites, Brea, CA - 12/26/2022
"Recruitment strategies and ongoing efforts were discussed". - Dan
This picture is from Vee de Vera of San Francisco, CA.
75 for Vee aka Jogs -- Vee de Vera, 8/14/22.
These pictures are from Edwin Acuña of Calgary, AB.
Sharing pictures of Brod Chito Reynoso’s recent visit to Calgary. Chito was the GP of UPLB in 1987-88.
-- Edwin Acuña, 8/08/22.
L-R: Benjon Barachina, Chito Reynoso,
Janus Rojo, Chris Mateo, Dennis Punzalan, and Charly Medilo.
L-R: Charly Medilo, Chito Reynoso, Noli
Nolasco, Edwin Acuña, and Chris Mateo.
Chito and family at the house of Dennis and Celia Punzalan.
This picture is from Carlo Malabanan of Nashville, TN.
UPLB Brods at Houston Frat Ball, 7/09/22: Carlo Malabanan, Marvic Pacoma, Art de Vera, Val Palattao and Nestor Lawas.
This picture is from Jim Gonzalvo of Indianapolis, IN.
Jim Gonzalvo'70 & wife Teresa and Ding Dia'54 & wife Fe meet in NYC at Phil. Nurses Assn. of America, 7/08/22.
These pictures are from John Antig of Covina, CA.
Celebrating Danny Galoso's b'day at Boy Pantig's in Encinitas, CA, 7/08/22. Seated: NormB, BoyP, JohnA, TitoG and DanG.
This picture is from Edwin Garrido of Las Vegas, NV.
The two Edwin's in UP Beta Sigma meet in Calgary after
42 years - Edwin Acuña'76 and Edwin Garrido'78.
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"Brod Rolly Balingit 69a, living in Beaumont, CA is hosted dinner by UP North brods (L-R Eric Punzalan, Dave Villegas, Ding Cavestany
and Gabby Moraleda) at Isla Restaurant. Rolly, Ding and Gabby are graduates of UP Prep High School. Rolly accompanied his daughter,
Kate, who moved over from Israel to the South Bay. He signified his intention to be a member of the chapter and immediately paid his
membership dues for 2022. We expect to see more of him as he plans to visit his daughter regularly. Cheers." -- Gabby, 4/08/22
This picture is from Antonio Sarrosa of RP.
SOX Assembly with Brod/Usec Pikoy Cascolan at MGBK Koronadal - 4/06/22.
This picture is from Carlo Malabanan of Nashville, TN.
Beta Sigma Pampanga Assembly "Buhay Sigla" Project led by Bernie Bituin, UPLB'74 - 4/05/22.
This picture is from Manny Balangue of RP.
A get-together at the office of DENR Sec Brod Jim Sampulna with Brods Cong. Mat Defensor,
Usec Rene De Rueda, Asec Manny Balangue and Usec Jonas Leones. - 4/02/22
These pictures are from Bong Beredo of Stockton, CA and Joey Zulueta of RP.
UPD Batch 73B (7 of the 14 batchmates) celebrating our 49th Anniversary - April 1, 1973 Wounded Knee Batch.
Top left to right: Bong Beredo, George Abrina, Bubot Morata, Joey Zulueta, Jun Valenzuela, Dave dela Torre, Hec San Juan!!!
Cheers Batskas. -- Bong Beredo 3/31/22
"Mabuhay ang UP Beta Sigma Batch 73B "Wounded Knee" sa aming 49th anniv.
Walang kupas at walang kasing sayang kapatiran magpa-hanggang ngayon." -- Joey Zulueta 4/01/22
This picture is from Butch Madarang of RP.
"Batch 75A Feb 8, 47th Anniv YahubaM.
Cheers!" -- Butch Madarang 2/08/22
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
UPBSF 72-A REDSKINS
"Batchmates - Dante Fagar, Bobby Navarro and
Nowell Rivera dropped by with bottles of wine and matching pulutan for a
ceremonial toast." -- Gerard Alo, 2/05/22
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Harlean, widow of Bobby Pascual, UPD'68 (right pic, 3rd left) invites UP North family in their Salinas house for Bobby's birthday - 3/27/22.
Celebrating Kiko Delmendo, UPD'72 (standing leftmost) birthday - 3/19/22.
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
19th anniversary of UPD 2003 Gattaca: Brods Miguel, Reynan, Edwin and Don - 3/16/22.
This picture is from Norman Bituin of West Covina, CA.
UPD'65 Black Saints get-together at Norman's - 3/12/22.
Brods: Tony Martin, Dan Galoso, Norm Bituin, Dante Morales, Tito Garcia, Jimmy de Luna and Elmor Villanueva.
Ladies: Mildred Wico, Leti de Luna and Siony Villanueva.
These pictures are from John Antig of Azusa, CA.
Ed Rivera, UPD'68, invites UP SoCal to observe wife Zeni's first death anniversary at his Fullerton, CA house - 3/06/22.
This picture is from Nick Galvez of NJ.
Visiting Jun and Ching Gomez in Gainesville, Florida - 2/27/22.
This picture is from Antonio Sarrosa of RP.
First SOCSKSARGEN Regional Assembly Meeting, South Cotobato - 2/26/22.
These pictures are from Manuel Balangue of RP.
Zamora Course, Puerto Azul, Cavite - 2/25/22.
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Birthday of Gene Samson'66 (seated in blue shirt) at Grand Palace Restaurant, SF - 2/20/22.
This picture is from Alan Batallones of RP.
Birthday of Dan "Wowie" Bautista'73 (middle) in RP - 2/18/22.
This picture is from Ross Fernando of RP.
Birthday of Claro Santamaria'68 (in red shirt) in RP - 2/14/22.
This picture is from Butch Madarang of RP.
UPD'75A "Guardian of the Hades" 47th anniversary in RP - 2/08/22.
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
UPBSF Prez Atty. Peter Danao'92 (seated, leftmost) visit in SF - 2/06/22.
This picture is from Norm Bituin of West Covina, CA.
UPBSF Prez Atty. Peter Danao'92 (seated, top left) visit in LA - 2/02/22.
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
Brods Dr.Noneng Monroy, Meng Canlas, Jojo Alejar & Lito Baron with Cavite Assembly Brods/Officers
yesterday (1/29/22) in cool Indang, Cavite. Cheers!
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
"With the woman who is mother to four (4 ) UP Beta Sigmans and one UPLB
Sigma Beta child (Evie Alo).
Falling in love is easy but staying in love for 44 years is special. Love
at first sight and staying stronger." - Gerard
These pictures are from Manny Balangue of RP.
Almost! Hole-in-one by Brod Lakan this afternoon at hole #4, South Course, Valley Golf Club (1/25/22). And he eventually won our two-flight
tournament with (l-r): Boyet Fernandez, Kim Cabatit, Raffy Hidalgo, Ed Abon, Nilo Punzalan, Mon Paje, Manny Balangue and Lakan Fonacier.
These pictures are from JojoAlejar of RP.
Blood donation project, Batangas Assembly & Corachea Hosp & PRC, Jan 22-23, 2022.
Led by Brod Doctors Milvin Ambal’90, DLSU Dasma; Ogee Corachea’96 FEU; GP Eric Velecina’90s LB.
This picture is from Jito Arreza of RP.
Brods express their condolences to Nilo Punzalan on the passing of Tita.
L-R: Jito Arreza, Nilo Punzalan and Edlin de Laza.
This picture is from Facebook @updbetasigma · Sorority & Fraternity.
These pictures are from Salvador "Bajour" Curameng of RP.
"Dear Brods,
Please allow me of taking the liberty of appealing on behalf of our
dearest Brod Greg Banacia (Batch ‘68 UP Diliman) who will be undergoing a
procedure to replace/upgrade his Pacemaker this 27 December 2021. He has
been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease (blockage of 3 of his
arteries).
This procedure will be costly and our dear Brod is hard pressed at this
time. Brod Greg was very reluctant to seek assistance from our brethren
but I convinced him to allow me to appeal to all of you who are willing to
contribute any amount and to kindly send directly to his wife's Gcash
-#09228442633 ARACELI F. BANACIA Pls post here your Gcash remittance
receipt.
The LORD GOD Almighty bless all of you and may all have a blessed Merry
Christmas !!!"
Salvador Curameng
"Successful operation!!!! Thanks be to God!! Thank you so much dear brods for all your help. We appreciate it! I was wheeled into a very beautiful, high end O.R. of METRO NORTH...ang name nya is METRO HEART with about ten attending heart medical practitioners at about 8.am...and the whole procedure was finished at abt 9am...very smooth..back into my room abt 10am had a light breakfast...then nakatulog na ako...woke up at abt 3:45 pm..had my lunch of YANG CHOW fried rjce and pork asado, from LIDO RESTO...Am now watching T.V....muli, BRODS, Utang na LOOB KO UNA TO SOMEBODY UP THERE SA INYO mga BRODS sa BETA SIGMA and to my FAMILY ang SUCCESS NG HEART PACEMAKER OPERATIONS KO...MARAMI PONG SALAMAT."
greg t. bañacia... 12/27
This picture is from Butch Madarang of RP.
"Alay ng Kapatiran sa Inang Kalikasan" - Robbie Feliciano and Butch Madarang.
These pictures are from Jojo Alejar of RP.
Brod Dr. Hermogenes "Noneng" Monroy, Awardee for Knights of the Knife Philipppine College of Surgeons.
These pictures are from Bernie Bantegui of RP.
Bernie Bantegui (2nd left) visiting in San Francisco with UP North brods - Dec. 2021.
Bernie & Bing Bantegui visiting in Rocklin with Ike & Tanya Araneta and Willie & Tess Vergara - Dec. 2021.
This picture is from Butch Madarang of RP.
"Happy Bday Blessings & Cheers, Brodee NA Prez Ben Albarece (center)! Mabuhay ka!" - Butch
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Cheers to 82nd b'day of Brod Dominador "Boy" Ramos, UPD'57 (front, middle).
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
"Happy Birthday UP Beta Sigma 72A Redskins Dante Fagar!" - Gerard
This picture is from Nap Cruz of RP.
“Thank you, brothers, for your birthday greetings. My daughter’s
family visited me and I met my 8-month old grandson for the first
time. The best birthday gift so far! Cheers!” - Cris Michelena
This picture is from Lakan Fonacier of RP.
Rico Arranz Golf Fellowship: "Thank you to all donors/sponsors. Cheers." - Lakan
This picture is from Norm Bituin of West Covina, CA.
Zeni's (+) birthday/remembrance at Ed Rivera's home, with UP SoCal
These pictures are from Jojo Alejar and Peter Danao of RP.
"SIGNS THAT THINGS ARE SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO NORMAL"
"Quorum na tonite, cheers! with Brod BennA @Victoria, Tarlac"
"Kami rin"
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
In 2003, brod Dan Lachica, then head of UPBSF Metro Chapter, recruited a
member of the UP Varsity Track and field team, freshman Miguel Alo.
Miguel and other resident brods trained in Karate and Tetada Kalimasada
under Johnny Chiuten, Jopet Laraya, and Ollie Jumao-as.
He became a 2-term Grand Princep (2007-2009). The number of resident brods
grew from 12 to 54 by the end of his 2-year term (madali mag recruit noon
dahil panalo sa mga rumble). Seriously, because of the support of many
alumni brods - Johnny Chiuten, Jopet Laraya, Ollie Jumao-as, Dan Lachica,
Ruben Pascual, Mon Paje, Noli Nolasco, Joel Paredes, Norman Bituin, Noel
Rivera, Walter Navarro, the OBBF brods, Mars Robosa, Noneng Monroy, Willie
Vergara, Joe Diaz, Butch Madarang, Jojo Alejar, Freddy Fajardo, Ick
Angeles, Caloy Agulto, Jay-jay, and many, many more.
After college, Miguel became a National Athlete. He was a Palarong
Pambansa champion in freestyle Roman wrestling.
Miguel was among the pioneers in Philippine mixed martial arts (URCC). He
is a graduate in Materials Engineering and in IT Network and Systems
Administration.
Cheers to my son, Miguel, my fraternity brother and gentle warrior on his
37th birthday!
*Web note: click to read "The Fighting Alos" (by Gerard Alo, May 15, 2012 ).
These pictures are from Manny Balangue of RP.
Brods, L-R: Mon Paje, Mat Defensor and Manny Balangue.
Birthday (Sep. 23) of Atty. Mat Defensor, UPD'61, at Valley Golf. Mat blows b'day cake candle at Hole #14 teahouse.
This picture is from Jim Gonzalvo of Carmel, Indiana.
Happy 88th birthday (Sept. 8, 2021), Brod Orly!!
Virginia Beach meeting of UPLB Betans in 2015 or 2016
L-R: Orly Sacay, Ed Quisumbing, Jim Gonzalvo and Mar Aspiras (host).
This picture is from Gerard Alo of RP.
September 7 is memorable to me.
33 years ago, we had our 3rd son, CHARLES MARVIN SJ. ALO - who grew up to
become a UP Beta Sigman and Grand Princep in Diliman and a mixed martial
artist following the footsteps of his kuya.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAV, my son, my fraternity brother!!
He fought and won twice in the UPBSF BATTLE ROYALE MMA event in UP Los
Baños
On behalf of my son, UPBSF Brother, CHAV, I thank all for the special
wishes and greetings. Chav is not in this chat group and is living a quiet
life in a small farm in Zambales with wife and daughter.
Cheers!
Gerard Alo
These pictures are from Norman Bituin of West Covina, CA.
Betan get-together at Judge Rey's condo in downtown Chicago.
This picture is from Manny Balangue of RP.
75th Anniversary Golf Fellowship - Valley Golf North Course, July 9, 2021
This picture is from Boyet Fernandez of RP.
The artist, Boy Luna'73, and we're guessing the winning bidder/owner, Atty. Boyet Fernandez'69.
This picture is from Gilbert Sison of RP.
Congrats & Cheers - Danilo Si, UPD'08!!
Flashback: 2009 Brotherhood of Scholars Program
These pictures are from Dr. Ed Paz of RP.
Brod Dr. Fritz Alfonso Tamaran (see Betan seal on his gown) is the first RP health worker to receive Covid vaccine.
These pictures are from Manny Balangue of RP.
Members of UP Beta Sigma Golf Society at Ayala Greenfields Golf and Country Club - Feb. 26, 2021
Gulp at the 19th hole
These pictures are from Manny Balangue of RP.
UP Beta Sigma Golf Society
Kneeling: Manny Gomez, Alan Montecastro, Berns Palang, Jerry Bongco, Jay Policarpio and Leo Robel.
Standing: Ross Fernando, Lakan Fonacier, Raffy Hidalgo, Ed Abon, Nilo Punzalan, Kim Cabatit,
Jito Arreza, Jason Justo, RioVenturanza, Peter Danao and Chris Ofrin.
This picture is from Caloy Agulto of RP.
Big get-together for Chicago visitor, Lem Michelena, 2nd right - 2/23/20.
This picture is from Roy Antonio of Loma Linda, CA.
GP John Antig (2nd right), in meeting 2/22/20 at Roy's, will announce UP SoCal Frat Ball details soon.
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Gene Samson, 2nd right, celebrates b'day at his new house in Manteca, CA - 2/22/20.
This picture is from Joel Paredes of RP.
LA visitors, Aman Carolino (leftmost) and Ed Rivera (2nd right), are warmly received and treated out - 2/21/20.
This picture is from Kim Cabatit of RP.
GOLFERS ALL. "Happy Birthday Brod Nilo (Punzalan, 2nd right), the newest super senior!! He he he." - Kim, 2/20/20.
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
UP North b'day celebrants including Dr. Cecilio Felix'51 DVM with chum Atty. Dave Villegas'55 (in red jacket) -2/09/20.
These pictures are from Bajour Curameng and Butch Madarang of RP.
Brods greet 2020 with a drop-in lunch and fellowship with Cris Michelena. Happy New Year!
This picture is from Victor Ramos of RP.
The Ancheta brothers, Brandy'61 and Lerio'62, in Pangasinan for a family reunion
visit Vic Ramos' "Paradise Farm" in Natividad, Pangasinan - Dec. 2019.
*Web note: For more on Vic's farm, pls. read back the two articles below:
1. "A Symphony of Trees in Pangasinan" (in Chapters>Central>Updates); and
2. "Paradise on Earth" (in Travelogue).
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
These pictures are from Joel Paredes and Carlos Agulto of RP.
Edsel Arceo'73 get-together at PAGES Shangrila - 9/14/19
These pictures are from Jojo Alejar and Butch Madarang of RP.
Bajour Curameng'70 birthday celebration at home - 9/12/19
