Betan Picture-an VIII
(to contribute, email pictures with comments/captions to: nmbituin@gmail.com, tatang_up@hotmail.com)
These pictures are from Norm Bituin of West Covina, CA.
These pictures are from Gerard Alo and Butch Madarang of RP.
September 2025 Fellowship - University Hotel, Diliman
This picture is from Vic Tupaz of RP.
"W/ Brod Jopet Laraya in Cebu Nustar Hotel during the Phil. Animal
Hosp. Assn. (Sept 2-4 '25) Convention. Tsikahan lng!" - Vic, 9/04/25.
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"Led by GP Babes Ignacio, UP North hosts at sis May Gaspay’s home in Palo Alto, yesterday
for Brod Titing Valdez who is in California for a vacation with his
son and grandkids." - Gabby 6/14/25.
These pictures are from Ike Araneta of Rocklin, CA.
"Visit from KL, Brod Neil Hidalgo (LB'92) and family. " - Ike 6/09/25.
"Happy hour with Jerry Bongco (D‘94) in Redwood City last May 23.
Jerry is now country manager for Meta
(Facebook) Philippines." - Ike 5/23/25.
This picture is from Ambrosio Lapis of RP.
"Happy birthday Brod Mayor Ruben Umali!" - Ambrosio Lapis 5/31/25.
These pictures are from Edsel Arceo of Roseville, CA.
Waiting for "habemus papam" (we have a pope) from the Conclave
Edsel & Mayette Arceo waiting for the white smoke at the Sistine Chapel chimney. - 5/07/25
Left pic: Saint Peter Basilica balcony where "habemus papam" will be announced for the new Pope.
Right pic: Mayette & Edsel with NBC news anchor, Lester Holt, at Saint Peter Square in Rome.
These pictures are from Eric Punzalan of Daly City, CA.
Left pic: "with Brod Jun Soriano." Right pic: "Brods Edwin,
Eric, Pike, Mario and Rene."
Left pic: "With Menchu (Jun’s wife) and Lita P, my ex girlfriend."
Right pic: "Brod Rene Padilla ‘65 Dil, Eric P, ‘65A LB Bing Villanueva, wife of the late Brod Bal Villanueva,
Lita P, Mrs Antonio, Brod Mario Manzano, ‘85LB and Brod Edwin Antonio, 65B
LB."
"With the Sydney Brods after our 25 days back to back cruises of New Zealand and Australian East coast, mid Feb to end Mar 2025."
This picture is from Ed Abon of RP.
"With May Gaspay, wife of late Brod Pogs Gaspay, at the Blanco Museum, Angono, Rizal" - 5/07/25 (RP time).
This picture is from Antonio Sarrosa of RP.
5th Cluster Meeting at Mang Gorio Bahay Kainan - Cotobato, 4/26/25.
This picture is from John Antig of Covina, CA.
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
April 2025 Fellowship - University Hotel, Diliman
This picture is from Adrian Liberato of RP.
Birthday celebration of Emiboy Roman, LB'64 (standing 3rd left) at Alba's Resto, MOA, 4/11/25.
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This picture is from John Antig of Covina, CA.
Dinner for past Central Prez Atty. Peter Danao at Four Seasons Buffet in Cerritos, CA, April 7, 2025
Clockwise: Peter Danao, John Antig, Danny Galoso, Boy Pantig, Willie Vergara, Sonny Pagador and Nonoy Bautista.
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
UP North get-together at Cecilio & Anita Felix's home in Rancho Murrieta, April 5, 2025
These pictures are from Gerard Alo and Joel Paredes of RP.
Fellowship and Welcome Party for Ernesto "Togi" Igot, UPD'70 at University Hotel, April 4, 2025
*To read Brewmaster Togi's win in 2015, click: Maryland's Comptroller Cup top beer award
These pictures are from Jay Jay Jayme fron Vancouver/RP.
JJ & family meet Benild & Laila Pires in Victoria, BC vacation, March, 28, 2025
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"As we start preparing for our 80th - UP Central seeks to craft innovative ways to harness our collective energies/convergent
ideas on how to reach out to students and chart a resurgent Beta Sigma.
Cheers. Venue: Brod Mat Defensor’s resort." - Gabby
These pictures are from Butch Madarang of RP.
March 2025 Fellowship - University Hotel, Diliman
"The March 8 Monthly Fellowship at the University Hotel was attended by 38 brothers.
Resident brods: 1. Martin
Cuevas 25A, 2. Ash Alberto 19A, 3. Miguel Madulid 24A, 4. Federic Samson
24A, 5. Jock Pagaoa 24B.
Alumni brods: 6. Ric Monje 55A, 7. Mat
Defensor 61, 8. Buddy Garbanzos 63, 9. Chax Baldoria 65, 10. Vic Tupaz 67,
11. Boyet Fernandez 69A,
12. Jec Marquez 69A, 13. Julius Cada 69A, 14. Claro Santamaria 69B, 15
Ernesto Bernal 69B, 16. Bajour Curameng 70, 17. Johnny Velasco 71 B,
18. Lakan Fonacier 71 D, 19. Gerard Alo 72A, 20. Noel K. Rivera 72A, 21.
Dante Fagar 72 A, 22. Bio Acuña 72 B, 23. Sandy Daza 72 C,
24. Dan Bautista 73C, 25. Pepon Magno 74 B, 26. Benny Gonzales 74 B, 27.
Butch Madarang 75 A, 28. Nandy Paras 75B, 29. Poti Aparato,
30. Sonny Pagador 76, 31. Richie Agbulos 78A, 33. Nilo Espino 79B, 34. Kim
Cabatit, 35. Lloyd Dizon 87F,
36. Simeon Mamaril, 37. Alex Bermas 97A., 38. Caloy Agulto
74B." - Gerard Alo
This picture is from Norm Bituin of West Covina, CA.
A visit to Ben Abon in Victoria, Tarlac, 2/20/25. L-R: Angel Buan, Norm Bituin, Joel Paredes, Hec San Juan,
Sonny Pagador, Ben Abon, Dave de la Torre, Billy Sevilla, Jojo Alejar, Gerard Alo, Dan Bautista and Ric Escobin.
These pictures are from Eric Ines and Rey Bello of RP.
UP Prep/UP High February 2025 Reunion
A "bumper crop" of UP Betans from the UPHS system.
These pictures are from Butch Madarang of RP.
February 2025 Fellowship - University Hotel, Diliman
"The February 8 Monthly Fellowship at the University Hotel was attended by 40 brothers, including visiting US brods:
Romulo Jacala '63, Norman Bituin '65, Joe Lalas '69C, Danny Empeño '72A, Sonny Pagador '76 B,
Yay Topacio '77A; and visiting Canada brods: Edwin Acuña '76D and
Nilo Espino '79B." - Gerard Alo
These pictures are from Hino Justo of RP.
1st UPBS Central BOT meeting with UPD resident brods. - Hino, 1/17/25
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
Dan Lachica and family visit San Francisco. - Gabby, 1/12/25
These pictures are from Norm Bituin of West Covina, CA.
Interment of Sonny and Flor Pagador's mom with UP SoCal brods - 1/11/25
ALL BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS
These pictures are from Eding Hizon and Bernie Bantegui of RP.
"Birthday Bash for Brod Eding Hizon, UPD GP of Batch '68A and '68B." -
Bernie Bantegui, 10/19/24
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"Nagkitakita uli for brod Gerry Abenes birthday, rinsed with Remy Martin Centaure and Caymus Cabernet wine, sprinkled with sashimi,
chicharon, “kapal muks” and laced with green jokes by the most senior, an 85-yo brod. Guess who?" - Gabby Moraleda, 10/19/24
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Brod Dr. Narcing Lapuz DVM, UPD Batch ‘48
"A warm fall afternoon get together of UP North in Rancho Murieta (outskirt of Sacramento) - was graced by the presence of
Brod Narcing Lapuz DVM, batch ‘48, a witness to our early
years in Padre Faura and UPLB Beta Sigma history.
Looking good and mentally sharp, the chapter greeted him as he turns 98 in
a few weeks - and in 2 years, Lord willing,
he will celebrate his centennial birthday on the same year
our beloved fraternity hits 80.
Also there, were other senior brods like Cecilio Felix ‘52 (host, in blue
long sleeve shirt/denim), Dave Villegas ‘55 (blue/pink colored
hawaiian shirt/blank pants), and Louie Ruiz ‘57
(black/white checkered long sleeve/black pants). GP Babes Ignacio came in
a skull costume.
UP North becomes the haven of brods blessed with longevity. May it stay
that way. Cheers." - Gabby Moraleda, 10/12/24
These pictures are from Victor Ramos, Pol Moral and Gilbert Joven of RP.
"Chat, Camaraderie, Reminiscing, Singing, Guitar playing, Mild drinking,
Poetry, Banter, Laughter.
Walang pundihan. What a Blast!" - Pol Moral, 9/28/24
Standing: Milton Mendoza, Erwin Castillo, Torch Manalang, Vic Ramos, Chax Baldoria, Ting Valdez, Manny Balangue,
JimmyYambao, Bernie Bantegui and Gilbert Joven. Seated: Pol Moral,
Mat Defensor, Toti Que and Jelly Nacino.
"Those seated are 80 years old and above." - Vic Ramos, 9/28/24
"Birthday Bash for Brods Erwin and Mat. Found myself surrounded by brods who I have high regard of. It was very amusing
hearing the stories of the brods who are now in their late 70s and in their 80s. Sarap ng kantiyawan at tawanan.
Sabi ni Brod Erwin para daw kaming mga Atenista sa inuman." - Gilbert Joven, 9/28/24
L-R: Gilbert Joven, Eddie Jose, Erwin Castillo and Ting Valdez.
L-R: Gilbert Joven, Erwin Castillo, Milton Mendoza and Jimmy Yambao.
These pictures are from Jason Justo of RP.
"Late post, not sure if this was shared earlier. Diliman residents and LB GP with a few young alumni at their
outing and sem planning in Zambales around 2 weeks ago. Cheers!" - Jason Justo, 7/06/24
This picture is from Peter Danao of RP.
"UP brods join the 1st Golf Tri Meet amongst Manila, Davao and North Mindanao teams
for a 2-day golf in Palos Verdes and Apo Golf, Davao." - Peter Danao, 7/06/24
These pictures are from Boy Luna of RP.
"Meeting of alumni and resident brods at Brod Eding Hizon's." - Boy Luna, 7/01/24
This picture is from Jojo Alejar of RP.
Birthday celebration for Mukoy Eala’79a
(seated) & bienvenida for Toronto based William Valdez’81c.
L-R: William Valdez’81c, Ambo
Lapis’80c, Mark Nubla’79d, Jojo Alejar’79d, Ric Escobin’79b, Mike
Alcasid’79d,
Jun Mamaril’80b and Yoyoy
Hernandez’80b. Not in photo: Tomsac Criador’81b. - Jojo, 6/24/24
These pictures are from Sonny Pagador (LA), Gabby Moraleda (SF) and Bong Beredo (Stockton) in CA.
Butch Madarang UPD'75 visiting California, June 2024
Butch in Los Angeles
Butch in San Francisco
Butch in Stockton
This picture is from Humprey Tumaneng of RP.
"UP Beta Sigma Saturday Group" at University Hotel, Diliman - Humprey, 6/08/24.
(For the continued growth of UP Beta Sigma Fraternity)
These pictures are from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"June birthday celebrants - sis Eileen Basbas, May Gaspay and brod Dave Villegas @ 86 yo!" - Gabby, 6/08/24.
These pictures are from You Tube video on Philippine Independence Day Parade, NYC - June 2, 2024.
These pictures are from Jay Jay Jayme of Vancouver, B.C.
'Pre-Fathers Day' (June 16, 2024) pictures
Left pic: "In Calgary, AB at parking garage of my eldest son Timothy & his wife Jasmine. Both are MDs." - JJ, 5/30/24.
[Note: Timothy was not able to attend his graduation at University of Calgary Medicine 5/30 due he caught Omicron Covid.]
Right pic: "At Lake Louise in Banff, AB with my son Andrew, my wife Gladis and daughter Kathleen." - JJ, 6/01/24.
These pictures are from Willie Vergara of Rocklin, Ca.
"Six Brods, Five Generations at Ike’s home in Rocklin, CA: Edsel Arceo 73, Ike Araneta 71, Tatang 67,
Seb Justo 2023, Renzo Guzman 2021, Jason Justo 1989. They were in Rocklin May 19-21. " - Willie, 5/28/24
"Inside the home of Tatang and Tess - Brod Jason Justo with wife Enoi, daughter Gabbie, and son Brod Seb." - Willie
This picture is from Gabby Moraleda of Foster City, CA.
"UP North brods host brods Jason and son Sebastian Justo, James Manto and Bernie Bantegui." - Gabby, 5/24/24.
This picture is from Sonny Pagador of Santa Clarita, CA.
Eldred Rivera UPD'81, son of recently departed Efren Rivera UPLB'58,and
his wife of Melbourne, AU
visited LA after attending conference in Mexico - with Sonny Pagador and Aman Carolino, 5/22/24.
These pictures are from Gerard Alo of RP.
Joint b'day celebration of Gerard Alo'72 and Sandy Daza'72 at Gerard's house, 5/18/24.
"Cheers to Ruben Pascual'76 who's back after his successful medical procedure!!" - NormB
[Read Ruben's message: click "Easter Message 2024"]
This picture is from Boy Luna of RP.
This picture is from John Antig of Covina, CA.
These pictures are from Caloy Agulto of RP.
UP Beta Sigma Strategy Planning (continuing) - University Hotel, Diliman, May 11, 2024
"In today's gathering at Univ Hotel, the different sub-committees have been identified and their chairpersons appointed." - HenryG
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).