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A True Betan Hero: Ross Panggat LB'94, MD, swimming in SF triathlon from Alcatraz, gives up race to save a competitor who suffered heart attack. |
Click for "Membership Dues Paid" (as of 8-31-08, by Treasurer Edsel Arceo) UPBSFI Membership Campaign - win a free vacation to Cancun / Lake Tahoe. |
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 Eshir Ismael & Khalil Guinomla from UP Mindanao are two new MDs who just passed board exam. CHEERS!!! |
"A Pilgrimage of Sorts" aka "R & R in R" ("Reunion & Rebonding in Rich- mond") with 1st time UP North guests Dopoy Garcia, Rudyo Oviedo, Togi Igot & Rey Carandang: had a BLAST!! |
 UPLB Big Brothers' Bounty, a project of about 124 LB alumni brods, provides scholarships to residents. LB Alumni Prez Leo Balagot'68 hands out the awards to the deserving young Betans. |
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Umagang Kay Ganda, UPLB Rodeo UP Los Banos Betan Tumbleweeds ride them up again in a televised telecast in TFC, as directed by Brod Pert Ambil w/ex-champs Brods LeoB & FreddyF. |
Dr. Philip Chua'55 and his family of 11 physicians receive the Phil. Economic and Cultural Endowment (PEACE USA) award for outstanding achievements in their field June '08 in Atlantic City, N.J. |
UPV Betan Centennial Forest in Iloilo is launched with funds and tech support from UPBSFI and alumni brods. DENR Usec Rene de Rueda'64 visits project site.*Cent. Forest website link inside. |
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Environmental Awareness - August Dr. Pogs Gaspay'68 discusses the climate changes in RP including rising sea levels, increasing cyclones and changing rainfall patterns; and how we can "prevent, adapt and mitigate". |
Tambayan @ ika-62. July 14, '08. Alumni & Resident Brods & LCs gather amid Typhoon Helen to the wee morning hours to celebrate another milestone. |
UP NorCal celebrates the Fraternity's 62nd anniversary with fun and music; elects new GP Manolo Banzon LB'68 for 2009-11; and honors Grand Elder Narcing Lapuz'48 for 60 Betan years! |
 UPLB "School of Rock" - a joint rock concert by the UPLB Beta Sigma and Sigma Beta for freshmen on July 10, '08 at Seniors' Social Garden with top bands in the country performing. |
Phase III JC-SOMA completes in Cebu May27-Jun5, '08. Resident Brods train in Kung-Fu, Arnis, TK & Pakua Zhang and meet the UP Betan "Old Guards". |
"Almosalan" sa Los Banos. Brods and Sis offer Jollibee breakfast and friendship to new freshmen and ramp up recruitment. Alumni share stories. |
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UP NorCal Brods "secure door" of UPMASA's traditional reunion and delight in the the joyful camaraderie of UP Betan MDs visiting the Bay City. |
Popoy Castaneda'55, in the last chapter in "A Betan's Journey Thru Time And Space", guides the legendary Jacques Costeau and Calypso ship in Palawan. |
MORE... California Visitors '08 Vic Tupaz, Stephen Tay, Rolly Reyes and more expected in this favorite stop. |
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Jun Advincula'63, DVM on his first US trip visits SoCal & NorCal and promises to come back and see more Grand Canyon is on top of Jun's list. |
"Prolific Month of May" in UP NorCal begins with the bday celebrants; visits of Tony Panajon'67 & Perfing Palacio '52 promoting "Ten-Ten-Ten", UPLB's Centennial Celebration on 10/10/2010. |
Tony Panajon'67, former CEO/Pres. of Pepsi/Cosmos, leads discussion in SF and Bay Area, poses challenge on RP investment and "value creation". |
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Bernie Bacosa'71 urges Brotherhood of Servant-Leaders with his personal "Beta Sigman's Covenant of Service"
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Happy Father's Day!!
Pio Acampado'50, our newest contributor from Vancouver, BC, shares his heart-warming article. Salamat po sa lahat ng mga Tatay!! |
Thousands, including govt. officials, celebrate Phil. Independence Day and "Fiesta sa Sacramento". UP Brods & Wives lead and show their civic spirit. |
