"Critical Times"
by a critical mind Brod Joel Paredes

[Photos by Rolly Reyes and Egay Aguilar]

A great book was launched by an even greater mind in the midst of a cool Tuesday morning, appropriately in a hollowed ground - UP Diliman. This year, the Executive House was host again to its most frequent patrons - the UP Beta Sigma Fraternity. This time we were outnumbered by a special group of people in the media circle - all showing their great respect for our man of the hour - Brod Joel Paredes '73UPD.  It was also the launching of a summation of reverence to a passionate writer, a social activist and a seasoned journalist. The photos you will see will validate all the superlatives heaped on our dear brother Joel as he received throngs of guests led by our Betan brothers, sharing the pride and dignity of a UP Beta Sigman.  Publishers, columnists, feature writers and newswriters mingled with the brods, and personal friends including Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Senators Nene Pimentel and Kit Tatad and many more.  It was a magnificent event for an equally magnificent brod.

Congrats and cheers Brod Joel!

Rolly Reyes'66, 6-22-2010

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**Special Announcement:

GP Edsel Arceo has confirmed his batchmate Brod Joel Paredes' plan to attend the UP Beta Sigma Southern California Induction of  Officers and Fraternity Ball in September. Joel will bring copies of "Critical Times" for his book launching and book signing in the U.S.

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Cris Michelena, UPD'73d delivers opening remarks at his batchmate Joel Paredes' book launching ceremony

Betan Founder Atty. Rico Arranz gets his book signed

Senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel gets his book signed as well as Dr. Jun Advincula'63 waits his turn

JC SOMA/TK instructor Ollie Jumao-as'73 in front of the line (left pic) while Atty. Jelly Nacino'57 browses book (right pic)

Brod Joel Paredes, VP Atty. Jojo Binay, Joel's wife Merci and son Brod Miks, UPD'06

                   VP Jojo Binay and author Joel Paredes                                Atty. Rico Arranz, RP Usec Rolly Reyes and VP Binay

     Atty. Boyet Fernandez'69 (center) chats with VP Binay                                     Ivy & Nonoy Bautista with Joel

 Vic Tupaz, Manny Balangue, Danny Vismanos, Caloy Agulto, Robbie Feliciano  **  VP Binay with Demolay brother Dante Agulto

          Nonoy Bautista'60, Rico Arranz'46, Vic Ramos'62                          Caloy Agulto'74, Dante Agulto'73, Gen. Rico Salapong'73

 Joel Paredes, UPLB Chancellor Rey Velasco, Pat Roman'64, Merci Paredes and Senate official Ira Borinaga 

                                             l-r: UP First Gentleman Pat Roman, Vic Ramos, Dr. Wow Protacio,

                                                  Douglas Mondonedo, Mike Alcasid and RP Usec Mon Paje.

l-r: Nonoy & Ivy Bautista, Riza Baldoria, Butch Madarang, Mon Paje and Rolly Reyes.

               Joel Paredes, Gen. Rico Salapong and Wellie Baldoria                                 Caloy Agulto and Dave de la Torre

                              l-r: Jet Arriola, Nonoy Bautista, Butch Madarang, Dan Wowie Bautista, Gen. Rico Salapong,

                                   Wellie Baldoria, Rey Juan and Gene Puente.

                       VP Binay and Sen. Kit Tatad                                                Cris Michelena and Dante Agulto with VP Binay

                                         l-r: Rey Juan, Henry Chua, Robbie Feliciano, Caloy Agulto, Wellie Baldoria,

                                              Joel Paredes, Atty. Ferdie Echiverri and Butch Madarang.

                 l-r: Gene Puente, Pat Roman, Willie Nepomuceno, Henry Chua, Carlo Gervasio, Rico Arranz and Ollie Jumao-as.

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