Balik Betan Reunion in Calgary, Alberta
by Chito Reynoso
Every year, around August, Brods and families have been celebrating a mini Balik Betan Reunion in Alberta, Canada. This year, we celebrated the mini reunion last Aug 2 to 6, 2024 in Calgary, AB and in beautiful Banff, Alberta with UP βΣ Los Banos, Diliman and Baguio Brods in attendance together with UP Σβ sisters from LB based in Calgary and their families. This year’s fun and memorable event was hosted by Brods Charly Medilo’87F (LB) and wife Rachel, Dennis Punzalan 95B (LB) and wife Celia and Chris Mateo 94A (LB) and wife Kristy.
Sharing photos of our happy reunion, celebration and pasyal with Brods, Sis, Kids and families last Aug 2 to 6, 2024 in Calgary and Banff, Alberta. Great reunion and bonding time as always with Brods, Sisters and families! And wonderful sightseeing too! Next year, our Balik Betan 2025 moves to Winnipeg, MB, in August 2025, to be hosted by Brod Chito Reynoso ‘84A. All of you are invited to come with your families!
Cheers!
Chito Reynoso’84A
At the Calgary, Alberta home of Brod Dennis Punzalan and wife Celia.
Brods seated, L to R: Brods Edwin Acuna ‘76 Dil, Bernie Bituin’74e LB.
Brods standing, L to R: Chito Reynoso’84A LB, Rod Liggayu ‘82 Baguio, Sis Mylene (LB), Sis Tess Principe ‘76 LB,
Arvie Caancan 76D LB, Darius Llanto ‘94A LB, Chris Mateo ‘94A LB, Dennis “Lakay” Salingbay Jr. ‘ 90C LB ,
Dennis Punzalan 95B LB, Toppet Robosa ‘03 Diliman, Yopip Perez ‘94B LB, Charly Medilo ‘87F.
On the stairs, L to R: Rex Almonte 96A LB, Rosser Panggat ‘94A LB, Sis Kay Perez LB, Janus Rojo’90A LB,
sis Katie Amurao LB, Sis Mia de los Santos LB. (Not in picture is Brod Benjon Barachina 92a.)
With Sigma Beta Sisters and families.
With Betan wives seated, L-R: Kristy Mateo, Marie Panggat, Bel Reynoso, Mrs Liggayu.
With LB Sigma Betan sisters standing, L-R: Mylene, Mia, Katie and Kaye.
Brods Dennis (Lakay) Salingbay 90c and host Dennis Punzalan 95b.
First Night. At the home of Brod Capt. Charly Medilo 87F (Canadian Forces, 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery).
Pasyal with Brods Sis and families.
Lethbridge,
Alberta hosted Brod Chris Mateo and wife Kristy standing on the left .
With Brod Noli Nolasco D'62.
"ANG PAGIGING TABETS"
by Edwin Acuña UPD'76, Calgary, AB
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Toronto Anniversary Ball
July 18-20, 2024
Pipoy Perez ’94A and Chito Reynoso '84A.
With Pipoy’94a, Carlos King Belleza ‘64 and Art De Vera ‘64.
With Brods Sonny Pagador D'76, Raoul Reyes D'65 and Bart Gacad D'64.
With Brods Manny Boada D'69, Danny Vizmanos D'72 and Sonny Pagador D'76.
With sis Dr. Edith Oliva ‘62 (Dil), wife of Brod Eto Oliva ‘56.
July 20, 2024 Toronto Fratball
L-R: Brods Bogs Cabanatan D'65, Boy Pantig D'73, Bart Gacad D'64, Ernesto 'Togi’ Igot D'70, Edwin Encomienda D'73,
Sonny Pagador D'76, Willie Ramos D'67 and Art De Vera '64 ( spouses seated).