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IN MEMORIAM

Brod Danilo Neri

UP Diliman '62B

August 8, 1943 - July 9, 2021

[Photo from Rolly Balingit]

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Funeral Notice

Herald Sun, Melbourne, AU

Pictures from Danny Neri's Facebook & Filipinescas friends

[Collected by Rolly Balingit]

UP ROTC

Filipinescas Dance Troupe

1964 World Tour with Brods Danny Neri'62 and Freddy Javier'66

1964 Egypt Tour and 1966 Hawaii Tour with Danny Neri'62

[Web note: Freddy Javier'66 and Rolly Balingit'69 were in the 1970 World tour. Danny Neri'62 had left to concentrate on his studies.]

Beta Sigma Melbourne

Family

Messages / Pictures

Danilo Neri, UPD'62B, was from the College of Architecture. I personally remember him as the tall, handsome UP ROTC cadet officer; and later, a dancer for the Filipinescas Dance Troupe that toured and performed internationally many times.

Our generation is getting up there so I have decided to tell this "soft" frat confrontation story with Brod Danny Neri. It was a slow morning because it was either a school holiday or classes were suspended because of storm signal #3. With 7-8 brods we had loaded my car with old Philippine Collegian newspapers to sell kiluhan at a junk shop near Loyola. (With two Betan editors-in-chief, Brods Toti and Jimmy, we were in control). Two carloads of rival frat men slowed down as they passed by and saw us. We shouted and taunted them. They turned around, alighted and approached us. We knew they were hot as we heard that the day before kabatch Edwin Moscoso'65 had whacked one of them in a square fight. I got something from the trunk of the car and said - "Ready brods, tao tao".

Their frontliner (from a wealthy political family in Bicol), burly and as tall but not buff like Danny, barks at us - "Sino ang pinaka-senior sa inyo?"

Not to steal Danny's thunder as, in his ROTC parlance, he "outranked" us all. I wanted to make a point, one of our core principles.

I walk to him and shout back - "Walang seniority sa amin. Kahit sino puede mong kausapin. Ano'ng gusto niyo?"

I don't know if it was the tire jack in my hand (ready to slam on his face) or the "EQUALITY" shock, maybe both, but they turned cold feet (or balls) and walked back to their cars as we jeered. We had even more fun as the kiluhan benta added to our jugalug money and the encounter to our jar of youthful frat stories.

Farewell and thank you, Brod Danny'62B.

Norman Bituin

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Please find attached pics when we first visited Brod Danny. On the right is his lovely wife, Sis Lynn.

More pics of our visit to Brod Danny. Here, nag request siya sa akin ng UP Beta Sigma t-shirt noong first visit namin. Fortunately, I had a t-shirt with frat seal kaya he was very happy with the surprise gift noong bumisita kami sa kanya with our families and tsikitings para naman maaliw siya. I wish I have more stories to tell and more opportunities to get to know Brod Danny. Kaso, he was already bed ridden when I had the pleasure of meeting him. We had plans of visiting him kaya lang di matuloy tuloy tapos inabot pa ng long lockdown dito.

Alex Roseus

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WE EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR DANNY NERI AND FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

LETI AND JIMMY DE LUNA

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Brod Eduardo R. Soliman, Jr.

UP Diliman '62B

May 31, 1944 - July 24, 2021

Online Memorial Service

Via Zoom - July 27, 2021

Eulogy Speakers

Gen. Melchor Rosales'61 and Atty. Mat Defensor'61

Brod Eric Ines'69 and Brod Ed Baldoria'65

Daughter Tina responds for the family and thanks the fraternity for honoring their dad's memory.

Brief Bio of Ed Soliman, by Ed Baldoria:

o Director- Dept. Of Local Govt. and Community Dev. (DILGCD).
o Executive Secretary- under then Gov. of Metro Manila, Imelda R. Marcos, Metro Manila Commission.
o Asst. Secretary - DILGCD.
o Under Secretary (Usec) - Dept. Of Local Govt.
o Usec for External Affairs - Office of the President (Gloria Arroyo - GMA).

Pictures from Ed Soliman's Facebook

[Collected by Norm Bituin]

Government Service

Family

Ed and Babs (Barbara Cervantes) with kids Tina, Anna, Bam, Erwin and Karla.

Messages

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Fyi Kabatch namatay na si GP Ed Soliman kahapon July 24. Will inform you of more details coming from his children as soon as I have it. May he rest in eternal peace in the kingdom of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Ed Baldoria

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Brod Ed Soliman, UPD'62B, was the UP Diliman Grand Princep in 1965-66 and had a long and fruitful career serving in the Philippine govt. Ed joins his batch mate and co-ROTC officer, Danny Neri, who passed away two weeks ago in Melbourne.

We especially mourn the loss of our Grand Princep, Eduardo R. Soliman, Jr. We remember Ed’s guiding hands and strong leadership from our initiation to our membership in the fraternity. It started with this group picture-taking with GP Ed Soliman and Fraternity Sweetheart Karina Constantino at the Administration Building a week or so after our finals on Dec. 9, 1965.

From UPBSI website, Memory Lane 1

For the UPD'65 Black Saints,
Norman Bituin'65

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Rest in peace brod Ed Soliman Jr.

Dante Morales'65

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May Brod Ed’s soul Rest In Peace. Our deepest condolence to his family.

Ted Fabella'65

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Sadly we mourn the passing of Brod Ed Soliman. Thank you for fathering our batch brod. Our 'father' you are now in heaven, please pray for us your 'sons', especially Brod Boi. May your soul find eternal peace with God, Brod. Condolence to the family!!!

Nat Mandac'65

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Rollie Santos'65

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Brod Ed Soliman in our prayers. Rest in the peace of the Lord.

Tony Senga'65

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So sad to hear Brod Ed passing away. My GP who acted quickly to respond to my Sigma Rho attack at Narra Residence. Military precision!!!!

May you rest in peace Brod Ed and light shine upon you.

Rene Padilla'65

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Farewell Brod Ed GP Beloved.

You know kabatches, I used to greet Brod Edong, GP Beloved to the tune of UP Beloved. That made him smile, which happened rarely.

At the Sanchez Residence, where we lodged during the Baguio CONDA CONFERENCE, he made sure we did the dishes, scrubbed the floor, and cleaned up. Brod Buddy Garbanzos was tasked to oversee. Fond moments with GP Edong.

Pol Moral'65

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Rest In Peace our Brod GP Ed Soliman.

Ding Cavestany'65

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From the first time I saw our GP as a neophyte, I saw in him authority and leadership. To be honest, I was in awe. Later on, as a brod, though with a rare smile, I saw kindness and compassion. All these memories of him are beyond forgetting. Farewell Grand Princep Ed Soliman, the GP when our Batch - Black Saints ‘65 - saw the light. Farewell…

Tito Garcia'65

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UP Beta Sigma ROTC Officers at Diliman DMST Building, circa 60's

Seated, l-r: Ed Soliman, Teddy Rey and Danny Neri.
Standing, l-r: Hani Manikan, Wally Dumaual, Sis Grace Carino, Rey Limcaco (non Betan), Andrew Cayetano and Mel Rosales.

Gen. Melchor Rosales

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Rest in eternal peace Kabatch Brothers Ed and Danny. My deepest condolences to your beloved spouses, children, apos.

Joe Rebano

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Farewell, brod Ed Soliman. May God take you in His Eternal and Peaceful Embrace. Condolence to the Soliman family.

Czar Michelena 75A

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Another Betan stalwart has joined our Creator. May Brod Ed Soliman's soul rest in eternal peace. Condolences to the bereaved family.

Jim G

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Farewell, Brod Ed Soliman.

olraC77LB

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Sympathies and prayers for the family of Brod Ed Soliman. May he rest in peace.

Billy Sevilla

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Oh God, another Brod gone! Thanks for your great service to our Fraternity Brod Edong! In those days when you wielded some power, you made sure you were surrounded by Betans! Rest In Peace Brother!

Sonny Pagador

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Turn over of Brod Edong's award as one of our Excellence Awardees on the occasion

of our 72nd Anniversary celebration - July 25, 2018 at QC Sporrts Club.

Peter Danao

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Condolences and prayers. Rest in peace brod Edong.

Carlos Agulto

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Heartfelt condolences and prayers brother Ed.

Gilbert Sison

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May d soul of Brod Edong Soliman rest in peace...our condolences to d family of Brod Edong.

Reynulfo Juan

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Rest in peace brod Ed Soliman. Our condolences to the family.

Alan Batallones

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Deepest condolences. Prayers of comfort for the family.

Rod Reyes

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Our sincere condolences to the Family.

Bingo Santos

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Deepest condolences and prayers for Brod Edong Soliman’s Family.

Dan Lachica

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Our prayers and condolences to the family of Brod Ed Soliman. Rest in Peace Brother.

Bong Beredo

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Condolences & prayers. RIP Brod Ed Soliman.

Augusto Arreza

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Condolences and prayers. Rest in peace Brod Ed S.

Obet Santos

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Farewell brother. You served well our fraternity. May God be with you in your eternal rest.

Victor Ramos

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RIP brod Edong. As GP of QC Central Chapter, the 1st gathering of Betans from different chapters all over the country was held in Capitol Golf during the years brod Pat Roman was president of the club.

Dennis

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May d soul of Brod Edong Soliman rest in peace...our condolences to d family of Brod Edong.

Buddy Garbanzos

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Sincere condolences to the family of Brod Edong & to the Fraternity. May he rest in peace.

Ross Fernando

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May u rest in peace Brod surely kapatiran will greatly miss you.

Bobby

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My sympathy to the family of our late Brod Ed Soliman. Another die-hard Betan gone, but surely he will not be forgotten.

Dutch Aragones

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Rest in peace, Brod Edong Soliman.

Simeon

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RIP brod Edong and condolence to the bereaved family! I was your side kick at Cebu when we were rounding up the UP alumni brods based in Cebu...another noble Betan with the Lord!!!!

Ed Garrido

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Rest in peace, Brod Ed Soliman! Our sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family!

Rene de Rueda

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Farewell Brod Edong S. Prayers and Condolences to the bereaved family.

Ed Paz

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Farewell Brod Edong S. Rest in peace.

George Balabag

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Remember Brod Ed "Edong" Soliman who believed and recruited Brods shortly after graduation to DILG myself included. Although I only stayed a little over a year as Head of the QC Brgy. Secretariat I learned a lot which helped in my job in the private sector as well as government (BOI). I hv fond memories of Edong as a neophyte and as an exacting Boss who brought out the best in us because he believed, inspired and challenged us. Edong was a leader of men and above all is a true Betan.

May he rest in peace and his family find comfort in the Lord.

Bernie Bantegui

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My prayers and sympathy for the bereaved family. May brod Edong rest in peace.

Gerard Alo

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Sincere condolences to the family of brod Edong Soliman.

Jopet Laraya

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Rest in peace with our God in heaven, Brother Edong.

Manny Balangue

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Rest in Peace Ed.

Orly Sacay

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Rest In Eternal Peace Brod Edong Soliman. Sincere condolences to the family.

Lionel Latoja

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RIP Brod Ed Soliman.

Minoru Espartero

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Rest in Peace Brod Edong. Thank you for your service to our Fraternity and to our country. Condolence to the Family.

Ed Rivera

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Rest In Peace brod Edong. May eternal light shine upon you. Condolences to the Solomon family.

Yay Topacio

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My sincere condolences to the Soliman family. Farewell and RIP Brod Ed!

Danilo Mendoza

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Rest if you must, Brother Usec Ed Soliman, in Father God's loving embrace and promise of everlasting life. Sincere Condolences and prayers to the bereaved family and friends.

Butch Madarang

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My deepest condolences to brod Edong Soliman and family. May he RIP.

Danny Vizmanos

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Rest in eternal peace and happiness with our Dear Lord, brother Ed. May God bless and keep you and your family always. No Cheers.

Carl Zabat

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Heartfelt condolences and prayers for Brod Ed. “And he shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”. May abiding peace and comfort be upon his family.

Paul Chua

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RIP Brod Ed Soliman. Our prayers.

Antonio Sarrosa

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Our prayers and condolences to brod Ed Soliman. He was once the campaign manager for Rafael Salas for senator and we used to campaign for him. He didn’t win cause before the election he had some misunderstanding with the then First Lady that led him to accept a UN position. All guys wee brods from UP and all the ladies campaigning were from exclusive colleges. We had a blast then.

Ted Quijano

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Prayers and condolences to the family of Brod Ed Soliman. He rose to prominence as a young leader with UP brain and brawn.

Farewell Brod Ed, may your soul Rest in Peace.

Vee de Vera

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Rest in Peace brod Ed Soliman! Our sincerest Condolence to the bereaved family.

Dave Ramos

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Condolences & Prayers. RIP Brod Ed Soliman.

Edgardo Carandang

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Rest in Peace Brod Ed Soliman and condolences to the family.

Benjamin Garcia

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Rest in Eternal Peace Brod Ed Soliman, my Condolences to the Bereaved Family.

Jojo Montecillo

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Condolence and prayers to the family of Brod Ed Soliman. May he rest in Eternal Peace.

Brod Ed Soliman, then President of UP Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association, helped support the UP Baseball Varsity Team in 1981 of which I was a member of. Because of the sponsorship of the Fraternity, we were able to continue to dominate UAAP Baseball. Thanks to Brod Ed during that time that made the UP Baseball Varsity Team a 5 year consecutive Champion. Also it was a start of other Alumni who supported other UAAP sporting events. Thank you, Brod Ed.

Antonio Manuelito R. Tagaro UP Beta Sigma Fraternity Batch 77
Team Captain UP Baseball Team 1981

Nonoy Tagaro, seated far right.

Nonoy Tagaro

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Brod Ed Soliman. Rest in peace Brod Ed.

Arnol

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Rest in peace Brod Ed Soliman.

Jun Cornejo

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Rest in peace Brod Ed Soliman.

Bobby Reyes

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Condolences to the bereaved family, relatives and friends of brod Ed Soliman. Rest in peace now brother Ed.

Ricardo Acabado

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