Credits
Most of my posts here are about my former classmates in San Beda College. And, of course, it outght to be since that is the reason for my trip. However, before I leave this general topic and go on to other things I did while I was in Manila this February 2006, I would like to mention my gratitude to my classmates who I will try to enumerate here. If I miss some of you, please let me know. I can always edit this blog.
What can Manila be if you do not have somebody showing you around. That position goes to my surgeon/driver, none other than Dr. Boy Hilvano. Whenever there is some place to go or some golf course to visit, Boy is always there to pick me up and bring me back. Dr. Hilvano, you take the gold medal, if I have to give one.
Second prize goes to Jun Aspillera. What can I say about him - he is some hell of a friend, never can be beaten as far as pulling the wallet out. He must have a lot of money stashed away or maybe a very understanding wife. Jun, I hope everything is alright with Lily. Take good care of her, she is a swell lady.
Third prize goes to Lino Dionisio. He earns this by just being around, always in the background, readily to assist me or anyone of us. By the way Bong Obligacion assures me that he will be the President of the SBCAA in 2010, when we all come together again for the 50th anniversary of the HS'60.
Fourth place goes to Tootie Ebuen. He drove me around last year and this year too. With him, everything is OK. He has a quiet hearty laugh and makes you feel very welcome. Of course, letting me play in the military golf courses also made a big difference to my selection.
Special mention goes to Ding Reyes, owner of the Chocolat. Without him, I could never have been able to invite our classmates to a night of drinking and pulutan. He arranged everything. God, Ding, thank you very much. I'll have to visit your new Chocolat store at that new mall you mentioned.
My thanks also goes to my barkada, Vic Fernandez, for inviting to his home and a game of golf.
Vic, I would like to play better next time. I know you did not enjoy playing with me but I'll have to practice more the next time I come around. I did not get to meet your spouse this time. I'll make it a point to see her next time.
I would like to thank also Frankie Casal who seems to be always there.
His presence makes you very welcome. Same goes to his group - Erick Ochoa, Tutti Vergel De Dios, and Douglas Rosete. We did not win anything but I enjoyed my trip to the racetrack with them. But we had a nice round of drinks afterwards - except Erick who did not enjoy his mango juice. Not like the way my Mommy prespared it, he said.
I can go on and on but this blog will not end if I do. I would like to post the pictures I took of everybody but no space for that. You all made my trip so memorable. I met for the first time after being long gone, Norberto Martinez, Ruben Roque, Wilson Uy, Boy Tuico, Willie Jacinto, Tony Reyes. It was so nice meeting you again, guys. Of course, the same is true for the ones I have already met before - too many to individually name here.
What can Manila be if you do not have somebody showing you around. That position goes to my surgeon/driver, none other than Dr. Boy Hilvano. Whenever there is some place to go or some golf course to visit, Boy is always there to pick me up and bring me back. Dr. Hilvano, you take the gold medal, if I have to give one.
Second prize goes to Jun Aspillera. What can I say about him - he is some hell of a friend, never can be beaten as far as pulling the wallet out. He must have a lot of money stashed away or maybe a very understanding wife. Jun, I hope everything is alright with Lily. Take good care of her, she is a swell lady.
Third prize goes to Lino Dionisio. He earns this by just being around, always in the background, readily to assist me or anyone of us. By the way Bong Obligacion assures me that he will be the President of the SBCAA in 2010, when we all come together again for the 50th anniversary of the HS'60.
Fourth place goes to Tootie Ebuen. He drove me around last year and this year too. With him, everything is OK. He has a quiet hearty laugh and makes you feel very welcome. Of course, letting me play in the military golf courses also made a big difference to my selection.
Special mention goes to Ding Reyes, owner of the Chocolat. Without him, I could never have been able to invite our classmates to a night of drinking and pulutan. He arranged everything. God, Ding, thank you very much. I'll have to visit your new Chocolat store at that new mall you mentioned.
My thanks also goes to my barkada, Vic Fernandez, for inviting to his home and a game of golf.
Vic, I would like to play better next time. I know you did not enjoy playing with me but I'll have to practice more the next time I come around. I did not get to meet your spouse this time. I'll make it a point to see her next time.I would like to thank also Frankie Casal who seems to be always there.
His presence makes you very welcome. Same goes to his group - Erick Ochoa, Tutti Vergel De Dios, and Douglas Rosete. We did not win anything but I enjoyed my trip to the racetrack with them. But we had a nice round of drinks afterwards - except Erick who did not enjoy his mango juice. Not like the way my Mommy prespared it, he said.I can go on and on but this blog will not end if I do. I would like to post the pictures I took of everybody but no space for that. You all made my trip so memorable. I met for the first time after being long gone, Norberto Martinez, Ruben Roque, Wilson Uy, Boy Tuico, Willie Jacinto, Tony Reyes. It was so nice meeting you again, guys. Of course, the same is true for the ones I have already met before - too many to individually name here.
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