CAVALIER MAGAZINEPMA Alumni Center, Camp Aguinaldo, Q.C.

Re-entered as second class mail matter at theCamp Aguinaldo Post Office on April 3, 2008

A publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. May - June 2016

1 Chairman’s Desk2 President’s Corner3 Supe’s Report4 Editorial

5 Cavalier Newsline 6 Adjutant’sBulletin11 Class Call39 Last Call

The CAVALIER magazine is a professional journal published bi-monthly by the Philippine Military AcademyAlumniAssociationInc.,toprovideageneral forum for the alumni of the Philippine MilitaryAcademy.The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarilyreflecttheviewsorpoliciesoftheArmed Forces of the Philippines or any other agencies of the Philippine Government unless otherwisespecifiedbytheauthor.Letterstotheeditorareencouraged.YouropinionoftheCavalierandthearticlesinthisissuewouldbeappreciated.

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EDITORIAL BOARDCAV ANSELMO S AVENIDO JR ‘67CAVROSALINOAALQUIZA‘55

CAV ERICK A KAGAOAN ‘87CAVLEOANGELODLEUTERIO‘88

EDITORIAL STAFFCAVFREDELINOSBAUTISTA’66

Editor-in-Chief

Chapter EditorsCAV TRISTAM N KISON ‘79 - BIRC

CAVCINDYKRISTINALQUINTOS‘10-PACAVISAGANIFQUIMING‘01-PAF

CAVMARINETHRDOMINGO‘02-PNCAVLEOANGELODLEUTERIO‘88-PNP

CAVHAVELINOASALIH‘03-PCG

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Theme for the next issue: Keeping in step with the new leaders toward peace and prosperity

PMAAAI Chapters receive Gabay Laya Class 2016..................................................6The month of April saw three chapters of PMAAAI as they enthusiastically receive thenew2LTsandensignsintotheirrespectivefolds.

Letter to the Editor................................................................................................8PMAAAI Director Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ’55 responds to the comments in theClass Call sections of the March-April issue of the Cavalier Magazine made by Class ’56 (pertaining to the graduation ranking in a CGSC class) and by Class 1960 (onresolutions submitted for ratificationduring the January2016AlumniConventionandgivingofPMAAAIValorAwardtorecipientsofAFPMedalofValor.

The long gray line: root of our commitment to the service by Cav Olick R Salayo ‘01.......................................................................................9The author traces the strong commitments of Academy graduates to the traditions ofthelonggrayline,nurturedalongthecorevaluesofcourage,integrityandloyalty.

What to do in case a loved one dies - by Cav Rosalino A Alquiza....................... 10This is a timely sequel of the article in the Sep-Oct 2006 issue of the CavalierMagazine entitled “On Estate Planning” written by the author but this time focuses onwhatshouldbedonebyheirsofadepartedlovedone.

PETFI Trustees are inducted; scholars take centerstage..........................................38As a tradition, PETFI scholars are presented to the Board before the start of theschoolyear.Inthesameoccasion,thetrusteesareinducted.

Note: Some pictures on the cover were photocopied from the internet and “Moments: A glimpse of the command activities during the term of the 46th CSAFP.”

Early on in the training

of cadets, they are indoctrinatedon the basics of customs and traditions of theservice. Surprisingly, inspiteof thedifficultieswhichcharacterizethe lifeofaplebe,whatthey learned intheindoctrinationprocessaredeeplyingrained,clearlyrememberedandpassionatelytreasured.Then,theyleave the portals of the Academy and venture into the outsideworld-idealistic, eagerand courageous. Theynotice that,outside, thingsarequitedifferent in theprofessionofarmsi.e.,mannerofconductingmilitaryhonors,leadershipidiosyncraciesthatdefydoctrines,formal superior-subordinate protocols different frominformalupperclass-underclassrelationships.

This isnowthesituationfacedbothbynewgraduates and older alumni. Change is inevitable,nothing is permanent. They should not be sweptby the maelstrom of change. While they adapt tochanges, there are things they should not let go-traditionsofthelonggraylineandtheircommitmentsto remain true to Academy values which are rooted intheCodeofHonor.Aboveall,theyshouldstandbytheir commitment to serve their country at whatever cost.

By Cav Anselmo S Avenido Jr ‘67

FROM THEChairman’s DeskCommitment to the service in the 21st century

“Cadets, what is service and what is loyalty?” It wasa standardquestionofour instructorswhenwewere still cadets.Weknow that thequestion

isstillrelevanttobeaskedtothecadetsoftoday.Wejustdonot knowwhat their answerwouldbe.Wehowever surmisethattherewillbeaworldofdifferenceinthewayweseethesepowerfulwordsorconcepts,givenamoreorless50-yearagegap. Does the millennial generation of defense and securityproviders(soldiers,police,coastguardpersonnel,etc)havethesamelevelofcommitmentaswehadduringourtime? To look for answers, one cannot help but look back into our yesteryears. We need to retrace our history and values and compare them with today’s events or we may need to use quantification methods. One reason may be that life would seem simple then compared to the fast-paced demands of today. Another reason that may be offered is the findings on generation gap. Yes, we baby boomers (born after the war) and the older generations enjoy boogie and the classics while the millenials (today’s generation or those born in the 80’s to 2000) enjoy malling and the internet. Yes, the internet! It is the favorite past time of the “younglings” to spend countless hours surfing the internet while we still engage in the traditional reading of books and newspapers. We personally experienced the real world through travel and we even participated in the events we now call history. We experienced the birth of insurgency and the rebellion in Mindanao, while the millenials see the world through cyberspace. They are getting real time information through the computers, unlike our reliance on radio for information. Wheredotheseeventsleadus?AsmatureCavaliers,itiseasyforustoadvisethenextgenerationofCavalierstoremainloyaltothecountryandsteadfastintheservice.Buthaveweaskedourselveswhatthefuturewillbe?Willthewayweseethingsberelevanttothem?Lastyear,thecountryhostedAPECandthePhilippineshasbeendeeplycommittedtotheASEANIntegration. These organizations are embodiments of theconceptofglobalization.Sowhatisloyaltytothecountryandcommitmenttotheserviceinaglobalizedworld?Asweexpandourinternationalcommitmentsour“world”broadens,andsodoesourperceptionofthingsaroundus.Soweask:“Istoday’sgenerationreadyfortheserviceexpectedinthe21stCentury?” It is praise-worthy that reforms in the defense and security sector are being done. The reform agenda will prepare our

servicemen for the demands ahead. Analysts have predictedthat the country’s population will balloon to 150 million by2050andthatthecountrywillbeinthetop20economies intheworld.Arewereallyreadyforthedemandsofthefuture?Will the transformation roadmaps of the AFP, PNP and PCGbe sufficient for the “new” commitments required? And asconcernedCavaliers,wewonderifthePMAcurriculumwillberesponsive to the renewed commitment required of the service inthefuture. TheolderCavalierswere“raised”inthechallengingtimes.There were numerous ups and downs and there were even times when Cavaliers were pitted against fellow Cavaliers.Despite the challenges, therewas a collective value of beingin the service for love of country. We have observed thatCavalierswhobelongtothegenerationX(bornin1960’s-80’s)hadadifferentappreciationofevents.SomeCavaliers inthatgeneration ventured intoother industries like the airline andprivatesecurityindustries.WeearlieraskedifthemillennialsorgenerationYwouldbereadysincetheyareconsideredthemulti-taskingandthenon-committalgeneration.Careerchangesareexpectedofthem. It iswitheagernessthatweanticipatethemillennialappreciationofnewandbetteropportunitiesvis-a-visgovernmentservice. WeremainhopefulthatournextgenerationofCavalierswillbecapableofmeetingtheservicecommitmentrequiredin the 21st Century. The 21st Century, also called theAsianCentury,shouldbethePhilippineCentury.OurCavalierscanplay a significant role in this aspiration, but we should gotheextramile.Weneed to strengthenourvalues toensurecommitment. Our values have remained strong throughoutthe course of history. Our individual and collective valuesstandonsolidfoundation.PMAisstillthebedrockofintegrityof the nation. As we seek our national identity, we nowredefine service to thenationas apeople-centered service.Wewilllookafterthewelfareofthepeopleandnotjustthestate. As we face international challenges at this time, weneedtotakeadvantageoftheopportunitiesandprospectsofgrowthandsustainabledevelopment.LoveofthepeopleandofpeaceshouldbethenewvaluesofmillennialCavaliers.Itisnot just about the Philippines but also about opening to the world.Ourcommitmenttotheserviceshouldlookforanicheintheglobalizedworld.

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PresiDent’s CornerBy Cav Erick A Kagaoan ‘87

Revisiting memories, fortifying commitments“The divine flame of thought is inextinguishable in the Filipino people, and somehow or other it will shine forth and compel recognition. It is impossible to brutalize the inhabitants of the Philippines!” – Jose Rizal

The theme “Strengthening commitments: history, values andtraditions of the service” reminds

me of the endeavours each of us cavaliers hasendured inorder tobequalified forthe the profession of arms. Love forcountry has always been the guiding lightofourAssociation. It iswhatdrivesus unconditionally to serveour countrydespite difficultieswemeet outside ourAlma Mater. I am proud that many ofour men and women have remained true to their commitments as true military professionals. Our military discipline has long beentestedbyvariousadversitieswhichdate back to the establishment of the Philippine revolutionary forces. Saidadversitiesdonotweakenusbut rathergive us the opportunity to become a dynamic and proactive assembly of

Academyalumni.Throughoutourhistory,the changes we went through prove that wearealivingentity,noteasilytrampleduponbutrather,makeusmorereceptiveto challenges and further understanding ofeventsinourenviroment. I cannot forget the values our Alma Mater has ingrained in our hearts and minds.AstheAcademy’smissionintends,wenowpossessthecharacter,theskills,andtheeducationessentialtothepursuitof a progressive military career. Aboveallelse,wehavedevelopedaninviolablepledge to live and die for our motto:Courage,Integrity,and Loyalty.Ibelievethat the upbringing we had inside our belovedinstitutionisstillwhatwelivebyintheservicetoday. Our traditions, as cavaliers, havebeen passionately carried on and transmittedbytheearliergenerationstothe latter ones. In some facets, there isa mutual exchange of belief and culture thathasbeenvariedbytime.Unspokenbutnotunrecognized,thetrainingwehadbecameanessentialpartofourlives. Cherishing the wisdom we learned from our Alma Mater, I encourage my

fellow cavaliers as public servants to revisit the past and be guided by it.The past provides us the hindsight and foresight that we may not have thought of as necessary to improve ourselves. Itiswherewefindrejuvenation–throughmemories of our commitments in the past and what said commitments are for.Ourpeopledemandnothingshortofhonour and excellence in the service we render. The values that have been ingrained in us while we were still cadets defineour very identities. They espouse theimage our countrymen know of us and look up to. This is among many otherreasons why we should be reminded to be actively vigilant in fulfilling ourprimordial commitment – asprotectorsofourmotherland. With the new waves of changethe incoming administration may offer,let us not forget the essential role weplay in ensuring that the paramount interest of our country and people will be paramount. Onward we go, withunwavering devotion to serve God andtheFilipinopeople.

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PresiDent’s Corner suPe’s rePort

In the last report, we mentioned three institutionalobjectiveswhereouractionswillbeanchored.Thesearethe following: (1) Increase in success rate foreveryclass;

(2)enhancefurtherthecompetencyofourpersonnel;and(3)maintaintheefficiencyofoursystemsandprocesses. In connectionwith the first objective and as part of thePMACurriculumRevisionProject,theAcademyhasembarkedonthetaskofcontinuouslyreviewingthecurrentcurriculum.This isdoneby looking into itsevolutionover theyearsas itchanged from one conferring Bachelor of Science Degree to Tri service Degrees and back. The curriculum is evaluated incomparison with the curricula of other global military schools (particularly in the number of units gained and nature ofsubjects taught) andmore importantly, its responsiveness tothe current needs of the stakeholders. To ensure that thesechanges will be institutionalized, consultations with themembersoftheAcademicandTacticsgrouparemade,inputsfrom the stakeholder survey are also considered and research and documentation are given importance. As a result of theextensive curriculum review, there is now a consensus thatthe graduates using the current curriculum shall be conferred BachelorofSciencedegree,Major inMilitaryLeadershipandManagement. Thecorrelationofthequalityofcadetcandidatesandtheprobabilityofgraduatingfromtheacademywasalsorevisited,necessitating the move to enhance the current process ofrecruitment. Higher headquarters has actively supportedtheseendeavorsbycontinuouslyfacilitatingtheavailabilityofresources for thestudyof thecurriculumandtheproductionof the new institutional and recruitment videos which hadbeen launched in time for the conduct of the PMAEntranceExaminationindifferenttestingcentersacrossthecountryonAugust21. PMAwas recently invitedby the JapanNationalDefenseAcademy (JNDA) in early June to discuss the details of theproposed faculty and student exchange program. JNDA hasa favorable response to this undertaking.Dr. RyoseiKokubun,PresidentoftheJNDAhasinitiallystatedtheirintentofsending

fiftyJNDAcadetstointeractwithourcadets.Thisisthesamedirectionwehopetotakeinothercountrieswherecadetsareadmittedasstudents,suchasAustralia,US,KoreaandCanada. Today, PMA hopes to institutionalize the practice ofsendingcadets toattend internationalconferencesand invitetheir counterparts from Foreign Service Academies to visit the Academytoobserveourpracticesandcustoms. To further enhance our systems and processes, weintend to look into the best practices of other militaryacademies as well. PMA will be hosting the “6thRimlandPacificSuperintendents’Conference(RPSC)”from19to22July2016. ThefirstRimlandConferencewas conducted in 2001.This event was attended by the heads of Naval and/or Tri-ServiceAcademiesof countries suchCanada,United States,Australia,NewZealand, Japan,Vietnamand thePhilippines.The theme for this year’s conference is:“ServiceAcademies:Strengthening Cooperation and Collaboration to AddressGlobalSecurityChallenges”.Asidefromtheexchangeofideasandlessonslearned,theRPSCprovidesavenueforpotentialcooperative discussions and joint opportunities that can beexplored by participating countries. Examples are Four YearExchange Program, Semester Exchange (not more than 6months in duration), Short Duration Visits (2-4weeks), andFaculty/StaffExchanges. Inclosing,wewouldliketoagainexpressourappreciationto the sons and daughters of the long gray line who contribute to therealizationof thevisionof theAcademyfor the1168strongmembersof theCorps.Asof thiswriting, twomajorprojects are envisioned to be funded through PMAAAI Payback Scheme,namely: the repairof theBoodleBarwhichwillberenamed Lorenzo Lounge (The facilitywill be a reminder oftheoldLorenzoHall.Itwillserveasareceptionareaforcadetvisitors)andtheprocurementofseventyfivecomputerunitsfor the three computer laboratories at the Melchor Hall for useduringInformationTechnologylessons. Withtheseseeds“sown”withthehelpofthecommunityof cavaliers, we are assured that we will have a strongerinstitutiontomoldfutureleaders.

Sowing the seedsContributing to the tradition of excellence in the Academy

By Cav Donato B San Juan II ‘84

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OpinionstLetterstEditor’s notesOpinionstLetterstEditor’s notesBy Cav Fredelino S Bautista ‘66

Strengthening commitments, values and traditions

Now that the election is over and the people havechosenanewsetof leaders, it istimetocloseranksandpursuewithmore vigor our national goals. The

dramawhichunfoldedduringthepastpoliticalexercisedoesnotspeakwellofourage–oldFilipinovaluesandtraditions.Something has gone wrong in our society and this has derailed theattainmentofourlongtimeaspirationasapeople–lasting peace and prosperity. Understandably, there are apprehensions resulting from unorthodox, sometimes radical pronouncements of the President-elect. Cavaliers, most especially those still in the active service should not be affected, much more swept by conflicting sentiments and possible polarization of socio-economic and political forces. As often said, it is time to move on, close ranks and give the new leaders the chance to lead the nation. Now, more than in any other time in our recent existence as a free nation, the men in uniform and cavaliers should demonstrate that they are the pillars of strength in the preservation of stability. They should never forget the raison d’etre for existence as stated in Section 3, Article II of the Constitution: protect the people and the state, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. But even as the armed services focus on their primary reason for being, cavaliers should not forget their internalselves, their personal commitments to perform their dutieswell,theirvaluesandage-oldcustomsandtraditionsnurturedby the Academy through the Code of Honor. Have therebeen social and cultural changes in the larger society and in theprofessionofarms?HavetherebeensignificantchangesinAcademytraditionsandcustomsof themilitaryservice ingeneral?Thesearequestionsraisedbyolderalumni-productsofthecadetcorpswhenitsmaximumstrengthwasonly350. Anumberofcontemporarypracticescouldhavetriggeredthequestions. First,itcametopassthat“boodlefight”hasgonebeyondtheconfinesoftheAcademyandalumnigatherings.Thankstomedia,manyofourcountrymennowunderstandthatboodle(obsolete slang word no longer found in modern Englishdictionarieswhichmeans lot, pack, crowd, bribe money) incadetparlanceisfoodandboodlefightisnotastreetbrawl,boxingorwrestlingmatch. Itmeans somekindofaneventwhere a hodgepodge of foods spread over banana leaves on a long table, are eaten with bare hands by a multitudeof participants. Recall that even Presidents were shown inpictures in the newspapers eating with rows of soldiers tocelebrate an important event, and captioned boodle fight.

Today,AFPtraining institutionsandevencivilianofficesrefertosimilareventsintheirorganizationsasboodlefight. Second,again, it came topass thatmilitaryceremonies,liketurn-overofcommands,unitanniversarycelebrations,andparadeandreviews,amongothers,havebecomenumerous,elaborate and expensive. While these ceremonies give theuniformed services a certain degree of uniqueness that impress civilianswith their showofdiscipline, precision andteamwork,therearedown-sides,liketimespentinpreparingandconductingthem,andremovingmenfromtheirprimaryplacesofduty.Attimes,combattroops,arms(evenartillery)and equipment are called from their operational areas toparticipateintheseceremonies. The DND/AFP leadership should review when and how military ceremonies should be conducted and for whom. It will be wise to reread development of military thought and doctrines with the end in view of going “back to basics”, reducing the frequency and retaining only those peculiar to old customs and traditions. For instance, in the olden days, combat troops preparing for battle and dressed in colorful gala uniforms were assembled in regular formations to be checked for readiness by officers after which they marched, accompanied by drums and bugles. Historians say, this was the origin of today’s parade and review. Third, there seems to be a lessening of thewarmth ofalumni camaraderie and brotherhood-like relationships asnoticedbyolderalumniwho,ascadets,livedinonebarracksand underclassmen knew all upperclassmen, including theirpersonal information (name of girlfriend, hometown, serialnumber,etc.).And,genuine respect for senior/olderalumni,regardless of rank appears to be not as strong as before.CouldthesechangesbetheresultofalargeCorpsofCadets?Graduatesnot retiring all together as a class?Ambition andscrambleforpositions?ThisisasadrealitythatthePMAAAIshouldtaketimetoworkonwithasenseofurgency. Forsure, therewillbemorechanges in thecountryandintheprofessionofarmsinparticular.Technologyhasdonealotineffectingsocialandculturalchanges(termswhichsocialwriterssayare interchangeable). EventheAcademywith itstraditionsborrowedfromWestPoint,USA.willnotbesparedfrom this phenomenon. But it should not let go with thenurturing of values that spring from the Code of Honor which graduates fromall years hold sacrosanct,up to now. This is what makes the Academy distinct from other educationalinstitutions.

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CAVALIERNEWSLINE

By Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ‘ 55

Lorenzana Esperon

Visaya Dela Rosa

Lacson EspinoIn Memoriam

The PMAAAI board of directors conveys its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the following alumni who have passed away on datesindicated:

MGenSamuelTDunque’65(Assoc.) 14April16CptLeovicRDioneda’78 18April16MajHectorPDongail’99 16April16LtFrederickEmilRTapawan’03 19May16LGenOrlandoDVSoriano’62 24May16BGenErnestoPCutiyog’79 29May16

ThePETFIoffers a scholarship tohelpin the education of qualified children ofmarried deceased and disabled alumni and younger siblings of those unmarried. Toqualify,theiralumnus-parent/brothermusthave been a regular member of PETFI and regular member of good standing of the PMAAAIatthetimeofdeathordisability.

The qualified children or the widowsand parents concerned may get in touch with Maribel or Rhodelyn at the PETFI office,PMAAlumniCenter,CampAguinaldoorbyTel421-2807,Telefax911-7642orbyemailatpetfi@yahoo.com.

MGen Lorenzana appointed SND; Gen Esperon, NSA

RetiredMGenDelfinNLorenzana’73has been appointed by President Rodolfo RDuterteasthenewSecretaryofNationalDefense. He replaces LtGen VoltaireTGazmin’68.

Magdalo Partylist representativeCpt Garry C Alejano ‘95 has also beenreelected. Retired PDDGen Jefferson Soriano’76 has been reelected anew as mayor of Tuguegarao City. Retired PCSupt VicenteA Loot ’82has beenelected asmayorofDaanbantayaninnorthernCebu. RetiredColErnestoGDionisio’67hasbeenelectedascitycouncilorofManila.

Renovation of PMA Alumni Center building completed

TherenovationandrepaintingofthePMA Alumni Center building has been completed inApril2016atatotalcostofalmostP2million.Therenovationincludesalibrary,anexpandedconferenceroomtobeusedasaboardroom(largeenoughtoaccommodate the21-memberboard),anexpanded room for the BIRCI and a new stockroom cum service area. Includedare the built-in cabinet along the wall of the library, the acquisition of airconunits, public address system, duplicatingmachine,andconferencetablesandchairs.

RetiredAFPchiefGenHermogenesCEsperonJr’74hasalsobeenappointedasthenewNationalSecurityAdviser. RetiredMGenEduardoDdelRosario‘80 and BGen Ricardo B JaLad ‘83 havebeen appointed as DND Usec and headof the National Disaster Risk Reductionand Management Council (NDRRMC),respectively. Other Presidential appointees are allretired police officers, namely: PDDGenEdgarCGalvante’70–LTOchief;PDDGenIsidroSLapena’73–PDEAchief;PDirJaimeHMorente ’81–commissioner,BureauofImmigration;PDirAlexPaulIMonteagudo81-NICAchief;andPDirCatalinoSCuy’81–DILGUSecforPoliceMatters.

LtGen Visaya appointed AFP chief of Staff; PCSupt Dela Rosa, PNP chief

LtGenRicardoRVisaya ’83hasbeenappointedasthenewAFPchiefofstaff.HereplacesactingAFPchiefLtGenGloriosoVMirandawhogoesbacktohispositionasAFPvicechief.

PCSupt Ronald M dela Rosa ’86 has likewise been appointed as the new PNP chief. He replaces PDGen Ricardo CMarquez’82.

Ongoing is the repairandrepaintingofthe Transient OfficersQuarters that will costaboutP0.30million.

PMAAAI receives P3 million from CPNP golf tournament

The Police Cavaliers Association,Inc. (PCAI) conducted a fund-raising golftournament, inthenameofCPNPPDGenRicardoRMarquez,withthePMAAAIanditsaffiliatefoundationsasthebeneficiaries. ThePMAAAIanditsaffiliatesreceivedP3.0millionfromtheproceedsofthegolftournament for their welfare projects,broken down as follows: P0.5 millioneach for the PMAAAI Special Fund for Mutual Relief and Special Fund for Medical Assistance; P0.4million each for PMAAADevelopment Foundation, Inc. (PDFI),PMAAA Educational Foundation, Inc.(PETFI),andPMAAAFoundationforTruth

Senator Lacson leads PMAyers being elected in the last election

Retired PDGen and former SenatorPanfilo M Lacson ’71 has been electedback to the Philippine Senate in the past nationalelectionson9May2016. In the House of Representatives,retiredPDirRomeoMAcop’70andretiredPDir Leopoldo N Bataoil ’76 have been reelectedascongressmenrepresenting2nddistrictofAntipoloCityandthe2nddistrictofPangasinan,respectively.RetiredPCColAmadoTEspinoJr’72hasbeenelectedasPangasinan’s 5th district representative.Espino’s son Amado III succeeds his father asPangasinangovernor.

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ADJUTANT'S BULLETIN

Army Cavaliers gathered for the Induction Ceremony ofthenewly-electedofficersofthePMAAAIArmyChapter,Inc. (PACI) on April 27, 2016 at the Philippine Army

Officers Club House. During the occasion, the newmembersbelonging to the Army Group of PMA Gabay Laya Class 2016were also welcomed by the PACI and they also took their oath ofmembership. CAV R. DEMOSTHENES C SANTILLAN, Vice Commander ofthe Philippine Army, PMA Class ’83 officiated the oath takingof the new set of officers for calendar year 2016 to 2017 ledbytheelectedPresident,CAVELIEZERRGALAM,amemberofPMAClass of 1987. In his speech, CAV SANTILLAN urged thenew lieutenants to live by the principles of courage, integrity

The Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association,Incorporated – Philippine Navy Chapter (PMAAAI – PNChapter)helditsannualgeneralassemblyonApril19,2016

atthePhilippineNavyOfficersClubhousewiththeFlagOfficerInCommand,PhilippineNavy(FOIC,PN)astheGuestofHonor.TheactivityhasallowedthegeneralmembershipoftheAssociationtoratifytheactsofthepreviousBoard.Theeventalsosawtheturn-overofthedutiesandresponsibilitiesfromonesetofofficerstoanotherfortheAssociationYear2016-2017.AnotherhighlightofthegatheringwasthereceptionoftheyoungestmembersoftheAssociation,thenewlyappointedensignsofthePMAGabayLayaClassof2016.

Fleet-Marine Cavaliers receive new ensignsby Cav Felipe F Bautista ‘94

Chapter Secretary

PMAAA Army Chapter inducts new officers, 2LtsBy Cav Cindy Kristina L Quintos ‘10

anddevotiontoduty.Healsocommendedtheaccomplishmentsof the outgoing officers. The outgoing President, CAV JOHNAJURADOofPMAClass1986,presentedtheAssociation’ssummaryofaccomplishmentsduringhisincumbency.TheactivityservedtostrengthentheArmyCavaliers’bondandcamaraderie. The PACI has been responsible for various fund-raising activities, most notable of which is the Heroes Run, whichaimstoraisefundsforthebenefitofthelivingheroes,combatcasualties,andthesoldier-athletesofthePhilippineArmy.FortheofficersandmembersofthePMAAAI,truepublicserviceisnotonlyaduty,buthasbecomeawayoflife.Courage,integrityand loyalty continue to define them as they do about theirmandatetothecountryandthepeople.

The general assembly registered a total of 215 attendeeswho came from the eight regimental companies of the CCAFP.The roll callwasdoneby company, starting from thebottomofthe standing of the 2015 Jurado Cup Sports Competition. Theloudest cheers came from the Hawk Company being at the top of the ladder.Thegeneralassembly ratified thepreviousactsoftheBoard,particularlythedonationoftheproceedsofonefundraisingactivitytoanoblecause.NavycavaliersfromAlfatoHawkcompanies have thrown their support by giving their nods to the motionsoftheproceedings.AsignificantamountearnedfromtheDinnerforaCauseConcertwasdonatedtothePNWindOrchestrainkindtoenhancethemusicalequipmentoftheensemble.

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A new set of officers also took their oath to carry out the functionsoftheAssociation.TheoutgoingPresident,CAVRENESMEDINA ’86, handed the gavel to the incoming President,CAV LOUMER S BERNABE ’87, as a symbol of the duties andresponsibilities of the chairmanship. CAV TACCAD ’82, themost senior Navy cavalier present, presided over the turnoverceremony.ThesymbolicriteofpassagefollowedtheoathtakingofthenewmembersoftheBoard,CommitteeChairmenand CompanyMarchers for the Association Year 2016-2017.The outgoing officers were awarded with Certificates of Recognition for their commendable performance in running theAssociationforAY2015-2016. In what appeared to be a second “summer reception” for plebes, the Fleet-Marine cavaliers ushered in the 17-strongmembers of the PMA Gabay Laya class 2016. The newensigns were accompanied by the upperclassmen in the early morningofApril 18, 2016 for the reveillewarm-upexercisesprior toaswimandrunsegmentof the“gentlemase-mase”.CAV CACULITAN ’89, the chairman of the ways and meanscommittee, led the sweat out session and ensured that thenewnavycavalierswereproperlyreceived,albeitthemarinesway. The morning phase of the reception culminated in atummy-filling boodle fight joined by other senior members of theNavyChapter. With all the raffles, give-aways and boodles, everyonehad fun during the entire occasion. Overall, the activitywasaresoundingsuccessinthat,itnotonlyattaineditsobjectiveoffosteringfellowshipamongtheNavycavaliersbutmoreso,it solidified the camaraderie that has its roots from the PMA groundsuptothenavalservice.

TheAirForceChapterreceivedthe13-strongmembersofGabayLayaClassof2016intoitsrankson27April2016atthePAFMulti-PurposeGymnasium.Theoathtaking

waspresidedbynolessthantheCommandingGeneral,PAF,CAV EDGAR R FALLORINA ’83 and assisted by the outgoingChapterChairman,CAVJOSEPTANJUAN’85. Thenewestmembersdubbedasthe“Magic13”hadtheirorientation in the morning wherein both junior and senior air cavaliers delivered an inspirational talk to give them

Magic 13 join air cavaliersby Cav Isagani F Quiming ‘01

a glimpse of what lies ahead. The speakers discussed widerange of topics from their field experiences to giving advices oncareerdevelopment.TheChapter,initsquesttolookintothewelfareespeciallyof itsnewmembers,designatedClassAdvisers,with theClassof2015as the first recipientof theprogram. The whole day reception was capped with a grand celebration in the evening which was attended by more than threehundredaircavaliers.

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Letter to the editor

Cavalier Newsline... from page 5andJustice,Inc.(PFTJI);P0.3millioneachforPMAFoundation,Inc(PMAFI)andBusinessIndustryandRetiredCavaliers,Inc.(BIRCI),andP0.2millionfortheSpecialFundforPMAPayBack. ThePMAAAIanditsaffiliatesextendtheirsincereappreciationandheartfeltthankstoPDGenMarquezandPCAIforthedonation.

PFTJI increases legal assistance The PMAAA Foundation for Truth and Justice (PFTJI) hasincreased its legal and financial assistance to members of theFoundation who are also members of the PMAAAI in goodstanding, who are charged in court for offenses committed inthe lawful performanceof their official dutiesor are victimsofinjustice. ThePFTJIboardoftrustees,chairedbyCavRosalinoAAlquiza’55, approved the resolution increasing thepresentP30,000.00

financialassistancetoP50,000.00foramemberchargedincourtforhislegaldefense,consideringthehighcostoflitigation. To qualify for the financial support, a PMAAAI membermustpay to theFoundationaone-timecontributionofat leastP2,000.00.

PMAAAI increases medical assistance The PMAAAI board of directors has increased the maximum amountofmedicalassistanceto itsmemberswhoaresufferingfromseriousillnessfromthepresentP40,000.00toP50,000.00. It has also extended the filing of the request for suchassistanceuptothree(3)monthsfollowingthedeathoftheailingmember.Thepreviouspolicyrequiressubmissionofsuchrequestbeforetheailingmemberdies.

DearEditor: This is in reaction to some comments in the Class Call of Class1956andClass1960intheMarch-April2016issueoftheCavaliermagazine. LetmecommentfirstontheClass1960ClassCall.OnthePMAAAI board resolutions submitted for ratification of the members, the list of the resolutionswith their subject titleswas included in theAnnual Reportwhich, alongwith the 15resolutions affecting the members, was included inside theenvelope distributed to the members during the registration at as early as 0700H. The members had sufficient time, ifthey had wanted to, to read the resolutions before start ofthemeetingat0830H.Todistributebymailorcourieralltheresolutionstoallthemembersbeforehand(ifwhatismeantby“beforehand”isbeforethedateofthemeeting)isimpractical,nottomentiontheaddedcost. On the suggestion to have a resolution to implement the SupremeCourtdecisiononPD1638, it isnotclearwhatthatdecision is. (Therewas a SupremeCourt decisionmore thana decade ago upholding the constitutionality of Section 27of PD 1638which provides that “the name of a retireewholoses his Filipino citizenship shall be removed from the retired listandhis retirementbenefits terminateduponsuch loss.”)If what is being referred to is that on the late Col Carolino ‘51 case,which came out last year, it pertains to thosewhoretiredunderRA340,notunderPD1638.Anyway,itisnotthePMAAAItoimplementtheSCdecisionbuttheAFP,particularlytheFinanceServiceandthePGMC.

On the giving by the PMAAAI of a Valor Award to the recipients of the Medal of Valor, it was the thinking of theAwards Committee and the Board last year that the Cavalier recipients of the Medal of Valor deserve also a recognition by the Association, as the award brings honor not only tothe recipient himself but also to the organization to which he belongs.ItisawayofPMAAAIhonoringthem.Bytheway,thiswascoveredbyBoardResolutionNo.15-23,whichexplainstherationale. On theClass1956ClassCall, therewasamentionofmynamewhichIquote:“RidelGarcia(theNo.1intheirCGSCclassdoggedly trailedbyRosAlquizacl55”. Iwould like tocorrectthe wrong allegation. In the CGSC special class of 1982, towhichPlaridelGarcia’59andIbelonged,duringthegraduationceremony the two of us were officially declared Distinguished Graduates for having garnered an average grade of at least 96%.TherewasnoofficialdeclarationofNo.1andNo.2oftheclass. Itwasthepolicyof the lateBGen IsidroBAgunod, thecommandant,nottodeclareaNo.1andNo.2oftheclass,ashe did not believe that one student is really better than another by reason of merely having a higher grade by an infinitesimal fractionof1%.ItwasI,whenItookoverfromBGenAgunodas commandant in 1983,who instituted (or reinstituted) thepolicyofdeclaringamongthegraduatesaNo.1andaNo.2ofthe class and presenting them during the graduation ceremony the AFP Chief of Staff Award and the AFPCGSC Commandant Award,respectively,asincentiveforthestudentstoaspireforexcellence.

Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ‘55

PMAAAI and its affiliates now hold regular meetings at the Board Room of the renovated PMA Alumni Center.

Cav Rosalino A. Alquiza ‘55 (left) representing PMAAAI and affiliates, receives donation from CPNP Cav Ricardo C Marquez ‘82, through PCAI Vice President Cav Leo Angelo D Leuterio ‘88 (right)

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The long gray line: root of our commitment to the serviceby Cav Olick Salayo ‘01

Not many people are able to step into a life of commitment at a very young age. The Academy

has taught the long gray line the core values of courage, integrity and loyaltyembodied by honor, service andpatriotism.Among themany things thatbond cavaliers across generations is theearly submission of their free will to a law of perpetual constraint at a timewhen our youth is just blossoming into thefreedomtoexperiencelife.Ourveryearly experience of commitment was the moment we set foot in Fort Del Pilar and tookthat‘OathofOffice.’Thatactmeantmore than just words spoken -- it was signingoffouryouth,ourfuture,andourlivesforanideal. In the classrooms of the Academy,we learned of heroic narratives thatechothroughgenerationsofcadets.Ourrichmilitary history is filledwith storiesof patriotism, dedication to duty andsacrifices. In a personal re-examinationofmilitaryideals,Irevisitedtheinspiringstoriesofgallantry inactionofcavaliers.

Many of them made the ultimatesacrifice and many survived the armedencounterswithandwithout injury.Canyou still remember the cavalier who“managed to singlehandedly save the lives of six Marines who were ambushed by guerrillas, carrying them off thebattlefield one by one”; “the gunneryofficerwhodiedinthelineofdutyduringanencounterwhiledirectinghisgunners”;and“theyoungofficerwhoengagednineJapanese Zeros and successfully sunkfifteenshipsinthePasigRivertopreventtheJapanesefromusingthem”? From cadetship and into units where we are assigned, we also encounteruniquetraditionswhichengendermilitaryvalues and ideals. Our organization hascreeds, maxims, songs and even chantsthat inspire each cavalier to value his commitment.Itallstartswithachallengeto grow towards the ideals embodied in Cadet Prayer: “…guide us that we maylive this life to the fullest indevotion toThee,inservicetohumanityandcountryand in the realization of our true self….

Strengthenourheartswithfortitudethatwe may discipline our lives to trail the difficultpathsratherthantostrayontheeasierways”. Commitment to accomplish the mission is also inspired by the Ranger’s Creedwhichdeclares: “Recognizing thatI volunteeredasaRanger, fully knowingthe hazards ofmy chosen profession….Iwill shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percentandthensome….Surrenderisnota Ranger word……complete the missionthoughIbethelonesurvivor”. For some, the creed becomes acommitment to serve in the shadows “…unseen, unheard, we do our sharewithout fanfare nor trumpet’s blare”.The Cadet Prayer and Ranger Creed,along with other unit creeds and even the “Cavalier Knowledges”, habituate inthecornerofourmindsandcontinuouslyreconnectustothe“commitmentbutton”in our brains. These remind us thatwe,as cavaliers, must always be dedicatedto the service of our country and people even without being ordered to do so,or without expecting recognition of ourgooddeeds. Oursharedexperiencesascavaliers,tell us that our commitment is deeply rooted in our history, values andtraditions, the very foundations of ourbelovedAcademy.Thesearethereasonswhy Academy graduates are imbued with adeepsenseofcommitmenttoduty. Inthecontextofleadership,commitmentisthededicationtoaparticularorganization,cause,orbelief,andawillingness togetinvolved. Cavaliers who have maintained a high status of commitment to a noble cause and to the organization wherethey belong stand out amongmen, anduphold the truth. They are instrumentsof national healing and nation-building.They serve our country and people in manyways,evenattheexpenseoftheirlives. This kind of commitment to dutyshould be the hallmark of all Academy graduates.

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What to do in case a loved one dies …By Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ‘55

In 2006, I wrote and published anarticleintheCavaliermagazinetitled“On Estate Planning”, to help one in

planning,tominimizethetaxpayable,forthe transfer to his heirs of his real estate andotherproperties.Thedifferentmodesare through deed of donation, deedof absolute sale, formation of a familycorporation the equity of which will bethe properties, and through judicial orextrajudicialsettlementofhisestateafterhedies. Now, I have been asked to writeon what to do in case a loved one,particularly a military retiree, dies. Firstconcernistheinterment.TheAFPdeputychief of staff for retirees and reservistsaffairs, J-9 (contact no. (02) 911 6513),has to be informed, so the Philippineflag will be provided to be draped overthe casket and the vigil provided during the wake. If the family wishes to havethe remains interred at the Libingan ng MgaBayani(LNMB),towhichallmilitaryretirees are entitled, even if they arenotheroes,arrangementwillhavetobemade with the Army Support Command

(contactno.(02)845-9555local4401)inFort Bonifacio. The appropriate militaryhonorswillalsobeprovidedbytheAFP. Atthatcrucialtime,fundsareneededfor the burial expenses. The followingcash benefits or abuloy due the familyare: P100,000.00 for amember of PMAClass1955,P50,000.00 foramemberofPMAAAI in good standing, P40,000.00for member of AGFO in good standing,and P20,000.00 for a veteran as burialassistance from PVAO. I learned thatAFPSLAIalsogivesaP15,000.00abuloyincaseofdeathofaregularmember. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the retirement pension of the deceased AFP retiree is to be transferred to the legal spouse if married to the pensioner before he retired, pursuant to Sec 25b(1)of PD 1638. The request has to be made with the PGMC, to be supported with the retirement order, marriage certificate and death certificate. Now, let me tackle the proceduralandsubstantiverequirementsinsupportoffilingtheEstateTaxReturnandpayingto BIR the appropriate estate tax within

six (6) months after the death of thedeceasedmember. Failure to do so willmeanasurchargeorpenaltyof25%andan interest of 20% per annum of theestatetaxdue. Withinsixty(60)daysafterthedateof death, a letter has to be sent to theBIRCommissioner(Attn:RevenueDistrictOfficer), giving notice of the death ofthedeceasedperson.This ispursuanttoSection89ofRA8424,otherwiseknownastheTaxReformActof1997. IfthereisnoLastWillandTestamentexecutedbythedecedentbeforehedied,the heirs have to execute an Extrajudicial SettlementoftheEstateofthedeceased.Properlynotarized,ithastobepublishedinanewspaperofnationalcirculationforthree(3)weeks. A Statement of the itemized assets of the deceased, itemized deductionsfrom the gross estate of the deceased,and the amount due if the gross value of the estate exceeds P2 million, hasto be prepared and certified by a CPA.The BIR-prescribed zonal valuation ofthe properties at the time of death is

used. The CPA Statement is one of thedocuments in support of the Estate Tax Return (BIR FormNo. 1801), alongwiththe Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement oftheEstateand thecertificationattestingtoitspublication. All the registrable properties of thedeceased, such as real estate, vehiclesand shares of stock, in addition topersonal assets like cash in bank, havetobe included in theCPAStatement, asthe Certificate Authorizing Registration(CAR)andtheTaxClearanceCertificatetobe issuedbyBIR afterpaying theestatetaxwill be the supportingdocuments intransferring the titles of the propertiesfromthedeceasedtotheheirs. The other documents required to be attachedtotheEstateTaxReturnare:1)deathcertificate,2)noticeofdeath,3)TINof thedeceased,4) certified truecopiesofTCTsandlatestTaxDeclarationsofrealproperties, if applicable, 5) certificateofNo Improvement issued by the Assessor’s Officewheredeclaredpropertieshavenodeclaredimprovement,6)realestatetaxclearanceissuedbytheCityTreasurer,7)

titles of the properties in the names ofthe heirs. Registration fees are based onthe schedule of fees with the Register of Deeds. Tax Declarations for each of thepropertieswill be transferredby theCityAssessorinthenamesoftheheirs. Forestatetaxpurposes,theauthorizeddeductions from the gross estate of thedeceased include a standard deductionof P1million, deduction for family home(houseand lotwhere thedeceased livedbeforehedied)notexceedingP1million,allowabledeductionsformedicalexpensesnot exceeding P500,000.00 incurred bythe deceased within one (1) year priorto his death, and allowable deductionsfor funeral expenses not exceeding P200,000.00. The last two have to besupportedwithreceipts. The estate tax is based on the value of the net estate. The estate is exemptfrom tax if the net estate is not over P200,000.00. Above that, the estate taxrangesfrom5%to20%ofthenetestate. For more details in preparing the Estate Tax Return, onemay refer tomyarticle“OnEstatePlanning”.

certificationbyBIRof zonal valuationofthe properties at the time of death, 8)photo copyof Certificateof Registrationof vehicles and other documents showing correct value of the same, if applicable,9) certificate of deposit/investment/indebtedness owned by decedent and survivingspouse, ifapplicable,10)xeroxcopy of shares of stocks, if applicable,11) certification of Barangay Chairmanfor claimed Family Home, and 12) dulynotarized Promissory Note for “Claims against the Estate” arising from contract ofloan,ifapplicable. AfterfilingtheEstateTaxReturnandpayingtheestatetax,theBIRwillissuetheTaxClearanceCertificateandaCertificateAuthorizing Registration (CAR) for eachof the real estate properties covered. ATransfer Tax will have to be paid to the City Treasurer within 60 days from thedate of filing of the Estate Tax Return.The Real Estate Tax clearance issued by the City Treasurer, togetherwith the TaxClearance Certificate and the CAR issuedbytheBIR,areneededfortheregistrationwith the Register of Deeds to transfer the

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Oh,proudandboldyoustandBrightbeaconoftheland...

...Maythysonseverbemenofintegrity,

courageandloyalty...

CLASS CALLCLASS CALL

Two (2) members of PMA Class53 celebrated their birthdays inApril and May 2016. Vic Custodio

celebratedhisbirthdayonApril12,2016.He treated the classwith a luncheon. Itwas attended by members of his familyand friends. Classmates who attendedwere Miling Melendres, Vic Hans, CiloyBueno,Mert Bocanegra,GregCastro, ElyDioquino,IsauroGuiangandVicCustodio.Ladies present were Laura Cabantac,

On Class Gatherings

On24April 2016, the classmovedits monthly class gathering back to theAGFOSocialHall,afterseveral

months holding it at the Federal Seafood Restaurant inMakati. Before the lunch,everybodysavoredlotofbalutandwine.Co-hostsfortheaffairwereReneEcarmaandMuniMunoz,withtheirwives,ArfeliandOndette,respectively. A big number from the class, 14 inall, attended the affair. Other than thehosts, they were Betong Alfabeto withwifeMaudie, PoncingAllaniguewith sonAaron,RosAlquiza,DantedeGuzmanwithwife Zeny, Buddy Mison with wife Ione,TanteOchoco,PadiePadiernos,FelParadowithwifeLolit, JohnnySanchezwithwifePilar, Porfing Santos, Romy Solina withwife Georgie, and Rene Tanseco withwifeMila.Inaddition,threewidowswereabletoattend,namely:SallyArceo,TerrySuarezandGigiZaide. The March-April issue of the Cavalier magazinehas just comeoff thepress, soRos was able to give every member present theircopies.Otherwise,itwilltakeaweekor two before they can receive their copies throughthemail. Thepresident,BuddyMison,thankedthe hosts and announced the next affairto be hosted by Porfing Santos andMoyRivera will be on Sunday, 22 May 2016,withthevenuetobeannouncedlater. So on Sunday, 22 May, the classhad its monthly meeting at the FederalRestaurant. Poncing joined Porfing andMoy in hosting the lunch. Present wereBuddy & Ione, Johnny & Pilar, Dante &Zeny, Rene& Arfeli, Fel & Lolit, Romy&Georgie, Poncing, Ros, Tante, Porfing,Grace, Maudie, Vangie, Estel, Terry andGigi. The lunch ended with Buddy thanking thehosts andannouncing thenextaffairwill be a dinner at the Fairmont Hotel on 24 June 2016, in celebration of MayorJohnny’s 85th birthday and exit frompolitics.

AS BUENOPresidentBG GOROSPESecretary

RR CABANTACPresidentRJ JOPSONSecretary

SM MISONPresidentTC SUAREZSecretary

ThisiswhatisleftofClass‘54.Theyarebracketedby2Gs tokeep themfromfallingsideways.

Add six who are outside Metro Manila andtwoPDAs(pregnant,disabled,aged--moreofpregnant).

They look healthy. They eat organicfood.Theyhaveorganiceyeswithorganiceye mote, organic ears with organic earwax, andorganicnosewithorganicnosegum. Below the waist, they also haveorganic whatsammahcallit. My organicmemory forgot the term although I recall theyplaytheorganinourchurch. The picture was taken by Erwin Guillemwithhisorganiccamera./gopeng

Malou Bocanegra, Ludy Castro, TellyHans, Tessie Lizardo, Nena Sembrano,PuringDumlaoandMelyCorpuz.Childrenpresent were Bambi Custodio, DannyBoy Vergara, Grace Sembrano, BambiCustodio,CelinaCustodio,ChipCustodio.ItwasheldatVikingMegaMall. On May 11, 2016 Mert Bocanegracelebrated his birthday with a luncheon atShangPalace,ShangrilaMakati.AmongclassmatespresentwereMertBocanegra,Sauro Guiang, Romy Cabantac, CiloyBueno,MilingMelendresandVicCustodio.Ladies present were Lily Guiang, LauraCabantac,TessieLizardo,LindaKanapiandNena Sembrano. Children who attendedwere Vivian Lizardo, Grace Sembrano,BambiCustodioandDannyBoyVergara.

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FC CORACHEAPresidentLM MALTOSecretary

Duringlunchon23March16,aftergolf at Camp Aguinaldo, MacMacabasco,thechairhostingthe

April socials came to inform the golfers that Daly Cañalita had invited the whole class to celebrate Paul’s birthday with a dinner at their residence at the Cavaliers Village in AntipoloCityon2April16.Thereafterthe

Trip to Lubang Seven members of the class and ladiesflewbyaPAL lightplane (courtesyofLucioTan)toLubangon18May2016toJoin Johnny & Pilar in the blessing of the ChapelofStMartindePorresinSitioPulili,BgyTangal.Thesmallchapelwasexpandedand renovated at a cost of almost a million withthesupportoftheclass.

Brat News Bobby Sanchez has been elected as mayor of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro,succeeding his father Johnny who is graduatingafterthreetermsasmayor.

From left: Grace, Vangie, Bishop David William Antonio, Mila, Buddy, Johnny, Dante, Terry, Zeny, Fr Pius, Ms Chua, Fr Jojo, Pilar and staff.

As reported in the Cavalier Newsline in the March-April issue of the Cavalier,MGen Jun Mison was designated as The DeputyChiefofStaff(TDCS)oftheAFP,buthispromotionto3-starrankofLtGeneralwaswithheldduetotheelectionban. Retired LtGen Leo Baladad has beenappointed as vice president of PAFCPIC.AndRAdmButchSuarez,NavalEducation& Training Command chief, has recentlyretired. To Bobby, Jun and Leo, the classextends its sincere congratulations. Weare sure they will perform outstandingly wellintheirnewjobs.

group (ChingCorachea,RomyDavid,MelGoyena,LevyMaltoandMac)wenttotheVMHtovisitourclassbaron,RodGutang,whowasconfinedthereforosteoarthritis.Rod had lost so much weight and could hardly hear all the jokes and fun we’re ribbinghimabout(hisdaughtersaidthathisleftearisalreadyimpairedandhardofhearing).Hejustidledinbedandputonafaintsmilenowandthen.Thegroupgiftedhim with what remained in their wallets tocheerhimupandbidhimwell.NOTE:ChingCorachea,whohadvisitedRodtheday before, volunteered to be the guideand convoy commander of 3 vehiclesfearing that Romy David and Mel Goyena might go astray. He had no problemleading the group to VLMH, but got lostinside the hospital. They had to ask fordirectioninlocatingRod’sroom. Our associate member, AntonioCabangonChua,passedawayon11March16attheageof81leavingbehindanarrayof thriving business companies in various fieldsthathehadfoundedandestablishedin his lifetime. He began his businesseswith pawnshops that are still operatingtoday.Tonystartedsmallandgrewupbigthroughshearbrowandsweat,achievingasuccesslevelthat’shardtobeat. Paul Cañalita’s 84th BDay wascelebratedon2April16athisnewbeautifulresidence way-up at the Cavalier’s Village in Antipolo City. A total of 10 mistahs( Mike Aparri with Rose, Rudy Caniesowith Nita, Ching Corachea with Emma,Romy David with Pili, Mel Goyena withPat,OlacLazowithSusie,MacMacabascowith Aida, Levy Malto with Nora , TomManlongatwith Lulu and Boy Paiso) and5 widows - Cecil Ampig, Tess Calip, LoryGalang, Lily Pio Roda and Linda Venagowith her sister, Rosie Castro were thereto greet the celebrant and his family now with4grown-upgrandchildren.Theirlonesurvivingsibling,daughterCarla,althoughnow a Vice President of BDO was there doing the household chores to relieve her parents from the burden of hosting theaffair. The food specially catered byDalyand unlimited drinks from Paul’s wine cellar were more than enough to trigger all the talks thatwenton-and-onuntilMikeAparricollapsedwithhischaironthefloorhitting his head on the wall that caused

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DS TAN-GATUE JRPresidentTR JARDINIANOSecretary

59 – And Marching On The Class celebrated their 59thGraduation Anniversary last April 172016 at the Dimalupig Hall “B”, AFPCommissioned Officers Club in CampAguinaldo. It was recalled that our graduationwasactuallyon16April1957,adeparturefromthetraditionalpracticeofhavingsuchactivityintheso-calledMarchWeek.Thiswasindeferencetothenationalmourningoccasioned by the death of then President RamonMagsaysay. TheaffairwasbasicallyaThanksgivingand Fellowship gathering among classmates,spouses,andwidows. Special feature was the formal introduction to theClass57 larger familyofthePMACl57BratsAssociation,Inc.-aSEC-registeredorganization. The ORIGS – this is what the Bratscalltheoriginalclass57members–weretouched as the briefer – Jenee de Villa-Maravilla underscored that their mission istoperpetuatethespiritofCl57. Other highlights was the video and power point showing of some memorable episodes in the life of the Class from plebe year to the present. Also featured werethePattugalanfamilywhorenderedsongstothedelightoftheaudience. The Board of Trustees used the occasion to discuss preliminarily what the class could do when they celebrate their DiamondJubileeinFeb.2017.(TRJ)

Roger’s 80th Birthday According toEd, the“bunso”of theclass celebrated his 80th birthday last

a blood-oozing wound. Mike felt a littlegroggybutwasingoodhandswithDr.LuluManlongat and Mike’s personal nurse and wifey,Rose,renderingfirstaidtreatment.Mike returned home all-wrapped-up with bandage over his head appearing like a hajithatheoncewas,manyyearsago.ThepartingshotoftheAprilGroupaffairwasrenderedbyitschair,MacMacabascowithaprofusethankstoPaulandhisfamily. On7April16,theclassof8couplesand4 widows (Coracheas, Davids, Goyenas,Macabascos,Maltoses, Manlongats,Mateos, Paisos and Mila Barlaan, PletBrillantes, Tess Calip and Lily Pio Roda)were again treated to dinner at the Ricarte Hall of the HPA Officers Clubhouse tocelebrate the 60th wedding anniversaryof Filo and Norma Arevalo hosted by their 3rd Peemayer son, B/Gen Robert,now the chief of staff of HPA and still averyeligiblebachelor.ExceptforafewPAofficers,thedininghallwasfilled-upwiththe Arevalo children and grandchildren who participated one after another inrelatingexcitingandhappyeventsintheirvery large family that are now part of their wonderful history. The class is indeedenvious but proud that Daddy (as Filowascallednearingourgraduationdayforbringing his pajamas during his Saturday D.P.s at Norma’s residence) and Norma,thegrandoldmanandladyoftheclan,hadraised such extra large family now with 8 additionalfamiliesand19grandchildren. On21April16,the26thGolfTourneywasheldatthePNGCamong5playersperclass(David,Corachea,Goyena,MaltoandPaisoofclass56vs.Buenaventura,Ermita,DeVilla, JardinianoandTemploofcl57)resultingtoatotalscoreof500and489,infavorofcl57by11points,makingtheirtotalwinsto12vs.14ofcl56.PaisoandErmita were the best players of the day withascoreof90each.Asaresultoftheirloses,theclassgolfersandtheirladieswilltender a lunch treat on 24May 2016 atthe Gloria Maris Resto at Greenhills for thewinners–theclass57golfersandtheirladies. Another bankVIP. JomiDeveras, theeldest son of our mistah, the late TomDeveras, the classMost Improved Cadetawardee, push-ups record holder andcadetcaptainofCharliecompany,CCAFP,is now a VP of RCBC who was considered to be treasurer of the bank but lost to VP Tan.

28 March 2016 in the Dimalupig Hall“B”ofAFPCOC. Theactualbirthdaywas27 March but it happened to be EasterSundaythisyear. The occasion started with thanksgiving mass concelebrated by two Chaplains of the Christian Family Movement (CFM)MsgrsTonyMortilleroandManny(DERPS)Gabriel. The latter gave a very helpfulhomilyonhowtoliveasoctogenarian. As expected, the guests werecomposed of mistahs, wives, PMA 57Brats,friendsandmembersofCFM.Theeldest daughter, Maribel came fromHouston, Texas for Holy Week vacationandtheoccasion. The mixture of crowd and the music provided by the Rocking 60’s made theeveninglivelyandenjoyable. When Rene de Villa celebrated his80th birthday last year 2015, he said,“Let’s do it every five years thereafter.”WhyNot!!!(RAD)

Brats CornerWhilethewholecountrywasinthegripsofthenationalelectionsfever,Mayof2016was also a busy month for the members of the PMA Class ‘57 Brats Assoc., Inc.Starting the month off on a good note,manybratsmembersattendedthejoyousbirthday dinner of Tita Elvie Ermita last May1statthePhil.ArmyOfficers’ClubinFortBonifacio. Another happy event for the Brats familywaswhenoneoftheirown, Eileen Ermita Buhain, nowon her fifth termasRepresentative of the First District ofBatangas won by a landslide in her bid as congresswoman in Batangas last May 9.Likewise, up in the North, the husbandof incumbent mayor Dr. Melanie Pizana-Valdez (also a Brat), Dr. Alfredo Valdez,won as the mayor for the Ilocos Norte townofSanNicolas.Tobothwinners,ourcongratulations!

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CL AGUSTINPresidentPC GARCIASecretary

OB SALIENTESPresidentMP PANES JRSecretary

In themonthofMarch2016,Orly andInday Salientes were in Las Vegas for some insurance convention.

Edith Lim together with Nestor’s sister FlorencebravedaseavoyagetoAntartica.AccordingtoNestor,Edithwasoneofthefewtouristsnotaffectedbytheroughseavoyage and so was able to enjoy herself as theattachedpictureshows. Bill and Norma Iban plus Julpha Maniquis were in Manila in March.Members of the class excom tendered a lunch for themat theSMAuraatBGC,Taguig. For those still not in the know, ourPVAO old age pension has been increased by 1,700 pesos a month. For those whoretired under RA 340 likeNestor Lim, hewillbeonfullpensionstatuseffectiveFeb2016. Idonotknowthemechanicsas tohow the amount deducted from them will begivenbackandwhen. 02 April 2016.NanoDumancaspassedaway at 0630H. The PN gavehimhonorsattheBNSchapel03AprilafterwhichhisbodylaidinstateatthePNmortuary.On5 April his body was transferred to thePN Interfaith Chapel where necrological serviceswereheld.PongPanes spokeonbehalfoftheclass.HewasburiedwithfullmilitaryhonorsattheLNMBon06April.AsusualClass1960sangouralmamatersongafterhisbodywasloweredtotheground.The following sang for him: Loven, TG,Pong, JunB,Nonoy, Joey,FredRuiz, FredReyes,IkeandErnie.Withhismanyfamilytragedies andprolonged illness, the class

But the highlight of the Brats’ month was when they spearheaded the ‘Bakuna Mo, Sagot Ko’ project, held last Sundaymorning,May15,2016atThePatiooftheAFPCOCatCampAguinaldo.Thisproject,which was conceptualized by current BratspresidentDra.Gigi Ledesma Pereira,aimed to provide free consultations andanti-flu vaccinations to the mistahs ofPMA Class ‘57, their spouses, the bratsand other extended members of the PMA Class ‘57 family.With the assistanceof 5internist-pulmonologistsand5nursesfromthe Veterans Memorial Medical Center,nearly a hundred individuals benefittedfrom the Brats-sponsored project. Whilea light but hearty merienda-brunch was beingserved,Gigideliveredashortspeechthanking all those involved and reminding everyonetostayhealthy,adding‘Anounceof prevention is better than a pound ofcure’,andrightfullyso! Next up in the Brats’ agenda would be a golf tournament set for October,a film screening in December and theirparticipation in helping make the 60thDiamond Anniversary of the PMA Class ‘57 in February, 2017 truly an event toremember!Ricky Cabrera

PMA Alumni Homecoming 2017 (18 Feb) Those who will join PMA Alumni Homecoming2017(17-18Feb)pleasetextorconfirmbyemailASAP. We need the info for reservationpurposes.

Fellowship dinner Jess Alcordo hosted a stag dinner at theManilaGolfClubon24May.Noinfoonresultastheeventisafterthis issuegoestopress.

Golf fellowship Del Abaya, despite the loss of hisAbante Retirees party list, to which weallbelong, ishostingagolf fellowship forCCAFP1955-56.ThatwouldbeforClasses1956 to 1959, to be held atNorthwoodsGCC,SanRafael,Bulacanon1Jun2016. We get to kaya all our uppies butit should be a “scramble” as we seem to have run out of players for ’59. Hope toget Timmy, Andy, Chuck and Jessatleast.Chuck suggests we do it by company insteadofclass.

is happy that God has finally given himeternalpeace.RestinpeaceMistah. In the years that Nano was incapacitated, I noticed one extremelyloyal soldier by the name of CPO Joel Eduartewhotookcareofhimashisdriver,caregiverandwhatnot.Hetookcareofallhis needs. I do not knowhimpersonally.There must be a story about him. Onbehalf of the class I would like to thank him forhiskindnessandloyalty. Nanoisthe27thmemberoftheclassto pass away. That leaves 33 (55%) of usstill standingmany of whom are in theirearly80s.This isquiteremarkablerecordfor the class as the average life expectancy 100yearsagowasonly47years.LongliveClass60! Asmy last hurrah so to speak, yourstruly with the help of Jenny arranged for a freeclassbuffet luncheonat thenewlyopened Shangrila Hotel at the Fort in BGC on26April.Ihaveservedasclasspresidentfor six years and it is time for somebodyelsetotakemyplace.Wefinallyspentthelastsavings fromour2010golden jubileecontributions. The Ladies Class Fundhoweverhasstillenoughfundsdepositedat PNSLAI which dividends will be able to fundourannualChristmasparty. I nominated Orly Salientes and the class unanimously voted him as our class president effective 26 April 2016. Hegraciously accepted the position. Iwouldlike to thank each and every member of the class for the wholehearted support you all have given me and Jenny for the last 6 years as your class president. Wehave accomplished many things during thelast6years.Tomentionafew:averysuccessfulgoldenanniversary;distributionofourGoldenswordexactly50yearsafterour graduation; PMA Class 60 display atthe AFP Museum, the first of its kind;

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a very successful emerald jubilee in PMA complete with the Emerald Sword;quarterlyget-togethers;annualChristmasparties,etc.Thesethingswouldnothavebeen possible without the enthusiasticparticipation of the members. Again, wethankeverybody from thebottomofourhearts. The following were present during the buffetlunchattheHighStreetCaféoftheShangrilaattheFort:LovenandJenny,TG

andLina,NaniandDot,StingandFannie,Pong and Jessie, Fred and Lydia, Ike andVioly, Logic, Orly, Nonoy, Jun B, Cesar,MalouL,ChitP,Monchi,CathyA,MyrnaA.JessAlcordojoinedusforlunch. May 1, 2016. Manila Polo Club.Makati.PongandJessiePanescelebratedtheirgoldenweddinganniversaryattendedbyfamilymembersfromhereandabroad,PMA classmates and friends. There wasmassfollowedbydinneranddance.PMA

classmates in attendance: Loven andJenny, Orly and Inday, Sting and Fannie,TGandLina,NaniandDot,FredandLydia,MalouanddaughterEryn.AdorandDang,NesL,Monchi,Juliet,Myrna,Cesar,Logic,IkeandJunBwhoisstillincountryplayingtong-its every day. As per tradition theclass serenaded Jessie with MY KAYDETGIRL.ThemusicwasprovidedbythePAFString Ensemble as arranged by Jenny. /Loven C Abadia

LastMarch 9, Urso Bello called fromtheUSAtoinformtheclassthatRogieJaramillo passed away with cancer

oftheintestinesascauseofdeath.Itwasquite unexpected he is one among the fitness afficionados whom we reportedlasttimeas a constantparticipantof theLos Angeles marathon even beyond the ageof70years.Weweretoldthathewasbeing treated with stomach ulcer while all thetimehewassufferingfromcancer.Theclass will surely miss our corps “bow-wow” and will always remember his “baby face” lookswhichattractedmanygirlsincludingClem. Bert Rodriguez celebrated his 78th birthdayMarch12,2016withaluncheonevent at the Torch Restaurant along Connecticut Avenue in Greenhills. Thosewho attended with their wives were VicBiyetteMamon, Liby andNiningManuel,Manny and Yayat Lukban, Ed and LinaCabanlig, Ernie and Beng Tan, Pong andMonchiBiazonandEdandClaireDomingo.

Those who thought that the affair wasa stag party were Lito Santos, JorgeLagera,DingSimon,BoyEscala,andErnieCalupig.LimonAgustinandNickRodriguezescorted their very sources of joy and inspirationintheirdeepeningshadowsoflife.Thewidowswhoattendedwere;BettyDumlao,CecilleAquias,FelyCodera,DollyNazareno,andLindaVillanueva. The affair was started with a prayer from Betty Dumlao. We alsoremembered those who departed before us.Aftertheveryheartylunch,precidedoverabrief classmeeting.He informedthe class that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is supporting veterans in their claims forunpaidpension.Hewas responsiblein stopping attempts to remove the automatic indexation as provided in PD1638.Asaclass,we thank thegoodsenator for his concern over the plight of veterans. Our regular golf fellowship every Thursday morning at the Philippine Navy Golf Course is sustained with at most six golfers attending. We continue toencourage Ray Jarque to join us as he has so far unable to ask permission to play thisyear.Jorgecouldnotjoinusbecausehe needs a golf cart to play. So far, nooneamongthegrouphasone.

GR RUIZ PresidentRLP EBROSecretary

Greetings from the PMA Matindi Classof1963aswewelcomethepouring rainy season despite the

extendedElNiño. Below are the following events from our2016ClassLogbook.

29 April - 2 May 2016 Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) Class 1956 Diamond JubileeCelebration ledbyRudy Javier,NationalPresident, NOHS Class 1956 with OffieJavier went to Bacolod City to join their classmates from the US, Australia andUnited Kingdom as well as local basedclassmates from Manila, Bacolod CityandNegrosOccidental. Day One-29 April was the welcome dinnerhostedbyAtty.WillyMirano. Day Two-30 April was the General Homecoming at the NOHS main building with luncheon hosted by Class Valedictorian Atty. Ed Manlapao anddinneratL’FisherHotelhostedbyUSandlocallybasedmembers.

Erratum: In the 1961 Class Call of the March-April issue, Cav AP Aguirre was reflected as President. It should be Cav ET Tan, Jr.

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The last time the class met for theyear2016wasonthedeathofDickAlqueza. Itwasduring theoccasion

that the class had a quick election ofclass 64 association officers. The classunanimously voted to retain the same set of officers during the previous yearnamely:

CLEMMARIANO–PresidentREYREYES–VicePresidentORLYCABANLIG–SecretaryTERRYDELACRUZ–Treasurer

Other matters taken up duringthat meeting were the status of classfund, signatories of checks for payment/disbursements, preparation of DiamondJubilarian class book similar to the Golden Jubilarian book published thru Rey Reyes effort.Therewasnoplanyetforthenextclassmeeting. Last May 05, 2016 somerepresentativesoftheclassattendedDickAlqueza’s40thdayofdeathanniversaryattheLibinganngmgaBayani.Theoccasionwas done at Dick’s burial site for the mass and followed by a get together early dinner at the restaurant in Libingan ng mga Bayani. Among the class representativepresentwere;OrlyCabanlig,ColandMrs.Jorge Agcaoili, Buddy Peran and TonyAguilar.

Day Three-1 May was a day-long picnic hosted by Engineer/ArchitectAraceli Ramirez Aldequer at Don Salvador. Day Four-2 May was another dinner at Sugarland Hotel hosted by various classmates based locally and abroad such as the president of NOHS Class 1956, from the US: Ed Gatilao, Dr. CesGuanzon, Jersie Ramirez Wong, fromthe UK: Zenaida Bigcas Rivera, fromAustralia: Agnes Javier Tierney, fromBacolod:AlexAbastillasandPonsAbila. Day Five- 12 May was a luncheon hostedbyL.A.girlMylaCioconatMakatiShangri-La. Among present were Eborand Flor Ebro, Roger and Pilar Lopez,Frank Betia, Becky Aguinaldo, AraceliAldeguer,RudyandDollyTonogbanua

4 May 2016 The 1st quarterly fellowship meetingand induction of the Board of Directors/Officers of the BIRCI, with Cavalier JunAvenido Jr. as inducting officer and PeterWallace,President,WallaceBusinessForumasGOHAS,heldatDimalupigHallB,AFPCOC,Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. As always,Ebor Ebro and Nolan Laput represented the class. The GOHAS discussed the differentpresidentiables aswell as their respectiveprograms.

26 May 2016 ThePMAMatindiClass1963Boardwillmeet at the renovated PMA Alumni Center Conference Room, Luna Street, CampEmilioAguinaldo,QuezonCityat11o’clockinthemorning.PlansforJune2016movingforwardtoFebruary2017willbediscussed.

11 June 2016 Reggie and Marga Lacson had sent outtheirinvitationsincelebrationoftheir50thWeddingAnniversaryatfivethirtyintheafternoonattheGrandBallroomA&B,Shangri-LaHotelattheFort,30thStreetcorner 5thAvenue,BonifacioGlobal City,TaguigCity. The class wishes to extend its warmest greetingstoitsclasscelebrants.May: Ave Noble-3, Kid Medina-4, AngieVillamor-17andSusieSabarre-25.June: Baby Domondon-3, Gie Aquino-7,Bob Manlongat-7, Maning Estrada-8,Marga Lacson-10, Brenda Ileto-29 andFredPflieder–30. Here’s to many more birthdays!Cheers!(18121605)

CP MARIANOPresidentOT CABANLIGSecretary

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With the departure of Dick the class hasthefollowingremainingmembers;• RegularMembers –16• AssociateMembers –4• HonoraryMembers –2 Total –22

The above number of members is whathasremainedofthe125cadetswhowere incorporated last May 01, 1960 atFortDelPilarBaguioCity. The class ’64 Golf Club was quiteinactiveduringthepreviousmonths.Thiscanbe attributed to the terrible summertemperature.Someoftheclass64golferslike Homer Ortega and Rene Garcia had theirseparateplayingschedules. Fellow ’64 golfers, let’s just continuepracticing so as to retain our ChampionStatusofSeniorGolferCavalierChampion.

Happy Birthday to the following May-JuneCelebrants:• BenLabre –June05• RollyPabellano-June20• TerrydelaCruz–June21• LouieBareng-June22• ReneGarcia -June26

Here is extending our warmest Birthday Greetings and the year round!Welcometoourbalikbayanclassmatesandspouses who are here in the Philippines for vacation:• Col and Mrs “ Guzy” de Guzman• Lina PIlapil• Col and Mrs Jorge Agcaoili• Col “Pady” Padilla

Greetings from PMA MULAWIN CLASS OF 1965 !!!

THREE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (365)days after our Golden Anniversarywe lost another classmate, the

everableandverycapableconscientiousVice President of the Class, EDGARDOQUERIJERO ABESAMIS (USMA 65) Thenews of his death was both shocking and sad as when he was hospitalized early February2016,itwasonlyforanExecutiveCheck-upandmedicalexaminationforjusta stomach ache related ailment. Besideshe was as healthy as can be and he was very proud of his latest golf score of 86 which he got just a week before and when visited by MULAWIN Ofring Marcelo intheKidneyCenterwherehewasconfinedthere were no signs that he would undergo series of surgical procedures that eventually cut short his life. He died onMarch17,2016.Hewas73yearsold.Thewake was at the Loyola Memorial Chapels along Commonwealth Ave.,Quezon CityintermentwasatLoyolaMarikina.wherehe was given military and grave-side honorsbythePhilippineArmy.Edservedthe army and occupied various positionsuntilhisretirementinSeptember1981. Members of PMA Mulawin Class of 1965 and ladies who attended the wakeandintermentofEd,were:PresMikeandElvie Leonardo; Willy and Ching Nicolas;TirsoandMargieRosal;RickyandPalomingPapa;Rolly andSusieCauton;OfringandLitaMarcelo; Jess and Boots Candelario;Bert and Donna Acenas; Joe and JanetteLapus;JomariSolquillo;BensonRimando;Rex Robles; Vi Santos; Letty Padiernos;MaluAlejandro;LitoandMelyTapia;PepeandLyndelosSantos;RogerBergado;Noliand Chit Fabic; Tates and Lynn NartatezandEgayVelasco. A month after Ed’s death, the classsuffered another loss- Mulawin MAJGENSamuelDunquediedofheartattackwhileenjoyinghisretirementinhishomeprovinceofCebu.AseverybodyseemstobeverybusyhereintheMetropolis,wejustextendedourprayersandcondololences.AmsureSammyisnnowresting inpeace

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together with the other Mulawings who have gone ahead to prepare for the arrivals offellowMulawinsgoingtherenext. Our planned class summer outing ofSouthern Cruise this summer, similar intermsof theportsof entry tobevisited,to what we did during our plebe year in the academy was not carried out in view of the tragic events, coming as they did,

PAUNANG SALITA

Tapos na ang tag-init at susuong na tayo satag-ulan.Walatayongitulak-kabiginsa dalawa. Pag tag-init, mataas ang

konsumosakuryente.Tumatagossakatawanang alinsangan dahil sa humidity. Hindimaganda ang pakiramdan pag nasa labas ng

one after the other . Instead, we held aclassmeeting and get-together luncheonatGloriaMaris inGreenhills lastMay20,2016. As articulated by Mulawin RollyCauton in his e-mail, those who did notattendmissedafirst-classChineseLauriatcompletewithPekingDuck,scallops,freshshrimpsandabalone,amongothers As we lost our very capable Vice

President with the untimely demise ofMulawinEdAbesamis,weheldanelectionto fill the vacancy and we unanimouslyelected another equally capable Mulawin to be our Vice President in the person of EgayVelasco.OurcongratulationstoEgayforhiswell-deservedelection.Surely,Egaywould fill the shoes left by Ed Abesamis.And all of us are asked to support Pres Mike,VPEgayandtheofficersofourclassintheperformanceoftheirfunctions. It was also decided during the meeting that henceforth we’ll be havinga regular quarterly luncheon and/or get-tothermeetingstocelebratethebirthdaysof all those whose birthdays are within thequarterandthisistostartthisAugust.Detailswillbeannouncedaccordingly. Theattendancewasmore thanwhatwe expected:. There were sixteen (16)ladies -- Lita Marcelo, Vi Santos, LynnNartatez,LyndelosSantos,VickiedeLeon,Melinda Perena, Honey Fernandez, MelyTapia, Malu Alejandro,Elvie Leonardo,Paloming Papa, Letty Padiernos, GloriaBerdado,Susan Abadilla, Chit Fabicand Dianne Malig while thirteen (13)gentlemenmadeit--PresMikeLeonardo,TatesNartatez,RollyCauton,WillyNicolas,Ricky Papa, Roger Berdado, Tirso Rosal,EgayVelasco,OfringMarcelo,PepeDelosSantos,LitoTapia,andNoliFabic ForthemonthsofMayandJune,thebirthdaycelebratorsWHOMWEALLWISHHAPPY BIRTHDAYS AND HOPE MORE TOCOME: Mike Leonardo -- 8 May; RomyMalig(+)--14June;AlMora(+)--9May;TatesNartatez--9June;EdNepomuceno(+) 9May;WillyNicolas -- 13May; RickyPapa--18May;MikePerena(+)--18June;Benson Rimando -- 10 June; Rex Roblesx--2May;TirsoRosal --12May; JunTucay--30May;SonyahdeLeon--13June;MaySacrp--24May;MelyTapia--5JuneandDaisyTucay--31May./epn;

MP ESPEJOPresidentFS BAUTISTASecretary

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CLASS ACTIVITIESA.ThefollowingwereouractivitiesfortheMarch–April2016period: 10 March - Our Dimasupil Monthly Forum (DMF) was hosted by Manny-Maryrose Dalipe, Jun-Ronnie Ibay, andNic-Glo Parena at Buffet Asia,West Ave,QC.ThiswasalsothebirthdaycelebrationwiththeClassofNic(20March),Jun(21),andManny (31).Themain featureof thelunch was seafood from the fishpond oftheDalipesinZamboangaCity. April – We had no DMF for thismonth becausemost of the hosts (AliceAverilla,Ernie-DinsayDionisio,Orville-LinzGabuna, Rudy-Graise Gaerlan, Mar-MelyGatmaitan, and Bert-Ruby Torres) wereout of the country. Instead, they agreedthattheirbudgetfortheaffairwouldjustbedonatedtotheClassFund.

bahay. Kung tag-ulan naman, limitado angpaglabas.Andyannaangbahaatdelikadosasasakyan.Kungminamalas,andyanangtulosa loob ng bahay dahil kailangan ng palitan angkinakalawangnabubong.KungmalapitsanaangBaguio,pagdatingngweek-endaydoon tayo magpalipas ng dalawang araw.Hindi nga pala tayo nagkaroon ng summer outingkatuladngmganagdaangtaon.

STILL ON THE 2016 ALUMNI HOMECOMING WestillhavefondmemoriesoftheClass’participationinthelastalumnihomecomingwhere we were acknowledged by PMA and PMAAAI as golden jubilarians, for whichthe graduates were presented golden medallions.Diditoccurtousthesignificanceofthemedallions?Itmeansthatthoseofuswhoarestillaroundhaveweathered50longyears after graduation on 20 March 1966.And,weareontrackforacrackasdiamondjubilariansin2022.Anumberthisearlyhasvolunteeredtojointhisfutureevent.That’spositivethinking,mistahs. Because of space limitations in theCavalier magazine, we can only publish somuch of our homecoming activity pictures.Here are additional pictures that deservetobeseen– theplantingof100pine treesat the ravine along the road going to Jurado Hallandthebreakfastwiththecadets.Here,our spouses, children and grandchildrenand other members of our homecoming delegation observed how the cadets eattheirmealsatthemesshall.Someonewrotethatwhathappensinsidethemesshall,likereciting plebe knowledges, guard details,current events and even the menu for the day, contribute to the development of thecadets.Weagree. As for the pine trees, all of which have markers where the names of graduates are written, we hope they will be nurtured by PMA personnel until they are full-grown. This is to give justice to the senior citizens who braved the trip down the steep slopes, despite limps and weak legs. Now we can say that we have contributed to the environmental program.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING In the afternoon of 28 May 2016,availablemembersof theClass (enoughfora quorum) and their spouses attended theannual membership meeting held at thenew UNILAB compound in Mandaluyong

City, once more hosted by Class PresidentManuel P Espejo. The usual agenda wastackled, including thefinancial resourcesoftheClass. Thegoodnews is that theClassFund is in the blue, thanks to savings fromthe participation fees contributed by thosewhoattendedthehomecoming.Becauseofsubstantialdonationsfromanumberofourmembers, the participation fees were notfullyspent,hencetheavailabilityofsavingswhichwillbeusedforfutureendeavors(liketheGoldenSword). It was decided that the Class will no longer maintain a class corporation butan association. Elected officers of theAssociation were Noli Espejo, President;Filomeno Garcia, Vice President; RubenEspejo, Treasurer, Fred Bautista, Secretaryand Temi Arugay, Auditor. Two resolutionswere approved: (1) Approving all acts ofBoard and Management during the past AssociationYear (2)RequiringallmemberstocontributeP5,000eachNLTJuly2016forexpensesICOWthepublicationoftheGoldenSword. Surely, the amount that would beraised from thiswould not be enough, butagain, we have classmate donors waitingin the wings. Target date of publication:December2016. Prior to the meeting, there was apneumoniaimmunizationwhichwillprotectthosewhobravedtheinjectionforfiveyears.Therewere21whoreceivedthevaccinebuteachonepaidP500each,acheaperamountcompared to one done in a reputable hospital orclinic. Someofthemaleswereafraidtobe vaccinated (names withheld), but werepersuadedlaterontoundergoitafteralltheladies were done and when nobody showed signsofreaction. To recognize those who directly and indirectly contributed to the success of the lasthomecoming,CertificatesofAppreciationwereawardedtothem.Buteverybodyhadan important role to play even if it was only their attendance in the homecoming. Anamecountofthepersonswhoattendedthevariousactivitieswouldshowthatabout150attendedthehomecoming.

PUBLICATION OF GOLDEN SWORD Editor in Chief Roberto Sabularse reported the status of preparation for thepublicationoftheGoldenSword,thesecondafter the one published before graduation.Hesaidonlyabout50%havesubmittedtheir

write-upsandpictorials.Headdedthatthosewhowillnotsubmitafterthefinaldeadlinewill have only one page containing their graduationpictureasacadet.TheEditorialstaff has already received bids from twopublishers and is in the process of evaluatingthem. Also, the members approved aresolution authorizing the payment of 20%of the package cost upon signing of the contract. Those who want to buy more than one copymaydoso.Coststillnotavailable.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATORS As usual,wewould like to greet thosewho celebrated/will celebrate their nataldays in May and June. For May – CharlieBatayola, Rey Gopilan, Buddy Perez, TonyRomeroandRaulUrgello. For June–AndyAndres,BertSabularse,RecSarmiento,ElsieRivera,EdnaBello,DeeCaguranganandAgieBantolo. Happybirthday,fellowseniorcitizens!

Breakfast with the cadets A typical tree planting scene

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PMAAA PA Chapter Induction of Officers & Recognition of New Members1-3. Cav Demosthenes C Santillan ’83, Vice-Commander, PA, administers the Oath of Office of new chapter officers (top photo, left frame); Cav Franco NM Gacal ’88,

PA Chapter Vice President, inducts new members belonging to Army group, PMA Class 2016 ( bottom photo, left frame); attendees sing the Alma Mater Song (right frame).

BIRC 1st Quarterly Fellowship Meeting4-5. Guest of Honor (GOH) and Speaker of the BIRCI Quarterly Fellowship, Mr Peter Wallace (center), accompanied by BIRCI President Cav Jaime delos Santos ’69

(extreme left), PMAAAI Chairman Cav Anselmo S Avenido Jr ’67 and BIRCI Chairman Cav Melchor P Rosales ’68 (at left of GOH), is greeted by alumni upon arrival at Dimalupig Hall, AFPCOC on 4 May 2016; later administers the Oath of Office to the members of the Board of Directors.

6. The GOH (center), flanked by Cav Avenido (left) and Cav Rosales (right) gamely answers questions pertaining to the May election raised by attendees.7. Former PMAAAI Chairman Cav Manuel P Espejo ’66 takes the floor as he raises a point during the Q & A period. 8. The finale of the Fellowship: awarding of a memento to the GOH. Others in the picture, from left: Cav delos Santos, Cav Avenido and Cav Rosales (extreme

right).PMAAA PAF Chapter General Assembly 9. The new set of PAF Chapter officers occupy their places at the Presidential table and join Cav Jose P Tanjuan, Jr ’85 (center), outgoing PAF Chapter Chairman,

for the recognition of Air Cavalier awardees, Golden Jubilarians, promoted general officers and Distinguished Air Awardee.10. New members belonging to the PAF Group, PMA Class 2016, take their Oath of Membership administered by CG PAF Cav Edgar R Fallorina ’83.11. Cav Fallorina with Mrs. Fallorina (at the back) pose with dignitaries of the General Assembly. From left to right: Cav Julius Cesar M Guillermo ’82, PAF Chapter

Chairman, Cav Rozzano D Briguez ’86, Cav Tanjuan Jr, Cav Manuel P Espejo ’66, Cav Emeraldo C Magnaye ’83 and Cav Conrado V Parra ’83.

PMAAA PA Chapter Induction of Officers & Recognition of New Members1-3. Cav Demosthenes C Santillan ’83, Vice-Commander, PA, administers the Oath of Office of new chapter officers (top photo, left frame); Cav Franco NM Gacal ’88,

PA Chapter Vice President, inducts new members belonging to Army group, PMA Class 2016 ( bottom photo, left frame); attendees sing the Alma Mater Song (right frame).

BIRC 1st Quarterly Fellowship Meeting4-5. Guest of Honor (GOH) and Speaker of the BIRCI Quarterly Fellowship, Mr Peter Wallace (center), accompanied by BIRCI President Cav Jaime delos Santos ’69

(extreme left), PMAAAI Chairman Cav Anselmo S Avenido Jr ’67 and BIRCI Chairman Cav Melchor P Rosales ’68 (at left of GOH), is greeted by alumni upon arrival at Dimalupig Hall, AFPCOC on 4 May 2016; later administers the Oath of Office to the members of the Board of Directors.

6. The GOH (center), flanked by Cav Avenido (left) and Cav Rosales (right) gamely answers questions pertaining to the May election raised by attendees.7. Former PMAAAI Chairman Cav Manuel P Espejo ’66 takes the floor as he raises a point during the Q & A period. 8. The finale of the Fellowship: awarding of a memento to the GOH. Others in the picture, from left: Cav delos Santos, Cav Avenido and Cav Rosales (extreme

right).PMAAA PAF Chapter General Assembly 9. The new set of PAF Chapter officers occupy their places at the Presidential table and join Cav Jose P Tanjuan, Jr ’85 (center), outgoing PAF Chapter Chairman,

for the recognition of Air Cavalier awardees, Golden Jubilarians, promoted general officers and Distinguished Air Awardee.10. New members belonging to the PAF Group, PMA Class 2016, take their Oath of Membership administered by CG PAF Cav Edgar R Fallorina ’83.11. Cav Fallorina with Mrs. Fallorina (at the back) pose with dignitaries of the General Assembly. From left to right: Cav Julius Cesar M Guillermo ’82, PAF Chapter

Chairman, Cav Rozzano D Briguez ’86, Cav Tanjuan Jr, Cav Manuel P Espejo ’66, Cav Emeraldo C Magnaye ’83 and Cav Conrado V Parra ’83.

12. Cav Fallorina (right), receives a token from Cav Tanjuan Jr. 13. The air turns solemn as dignitaries and other attendees sing the Alma Mater Song. PCAI Testimonial Dinner14-15. Cav Rene O Aspera ’87, PCAI President, delivers his Welcome Remarks during Testimonial Dinner on 8 June 2016 at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp

Crame in honor of PNP Chief Cav Ricardo C Marquez ’82; PCAI Chairman Cav Federico P Castro ’82, proposes a toast for the honoree. 16. Members of the PMAAAI Board headed by Chairman Cav Anselmo S Avenido Jr presents to Cav Ricardo C Marquez, a Board Resolution acknowledging and

thanking him for his P3M donation to the Association and its affiliate organizations.17. The honoree, Cav Marquez, expresses his thanks to the cavaliers of the PCAI as he delivers his Testimonial speech and response to the honors accorded to

him by their Association.18. Cav Marquez (second from right) is flanked by PCAI officers (from left to right: Cav Leo Angelo D Leuterio ’88, Cav Castro, and at extreme right, Cav Aspera),

as they pose for posterity with members of the PMAAAI Board of Directors.PETFI Induction and Presentation of Scholars19. AFPTDCS Cav Salvador Melchor B Mison Jr ’84 (left) inducts the 2016-2017 PETFI Board of Trustees (from left to right): Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ’55

(Chairman), Cav Jose C Lapus ’65 (President), Cav Rene Leandro R Ebro ’63 (Vice President), Cav Anselmo S Avenido Jr ’67 (Auditor), Cav Rufino S Ibay Jr ’67 (Treasurer), Cav Jose Maria G Solquillo ’65, Cav Fredelino S Bautista ’66, Cav Rafael C Romero ’73, Cav Salvador Q Esguerra ’74, Cav Restituto L Aguilar ’78 (Corp. Sec); Cav Leo Angelo B Leuterio ’88.

20. Cav Mison Jr., representing the Guest of Honor & Speaker, Acting CSAFP Cav Glorioso V Miranda ’83, reads the latter’s speech, and on his own exhorts the scholars to study hard.

The Class had several bonding events after a large and enjoyableparticipation in the Alumni

HomecominginBaguioonFebruary18-21,2016. The first Class activity happened aweek after we came down from Baguio.On February 28, Nori and Candy onceagain generously hosted a picnic in their nature-endowedAngatfarm.Overflowingboodle and desserts were served. Takeout included individually caught tilapia,‘take all you can’ fresh sun-ripe tomatoes and sweet caimitos.MJ and Bernie,whoreturnedtotheU.Safewdayslater,joinedluckyCMsandladieswhoattended.These

B.WatchoutforourschedulefortheMay–June2016period,onwards,asfollows: May—DMF to be hosted by Joy Casillanandfamily. June—DMF to be hosted by WalterandSoniaBriones. July–DMFtobehostedbyLettyBaulaandJovy-BabySales.UPDATES ON THE DIMASUPILS Weextendourheartycongratulationsto Rody Duterte on his overwhelming victoryintheMay9electionsasthenextPresident of the Philippines.We pray forthesuccessofhisadministration. We also congratulate Ernie DionisioonhiselectionasCounciloroftheCityofManila.Withhimback there,Manilawillbeingoodhands.

UPDATES ON OUR FAMILIES Congratulations and best wishes tothe following on their victory in the May 9elections:MannixDalipe,sonofMannyand Maryrose, as Congressman of theSecond District of Zamboanga City; andSara Duterte-Carpio and Paolo Duterte,childrenofRody,asMayorandViceMayorofDavaoCity,respectively. Romy Odi proudly invited the Class to thejointrecitalofMerle(mezzosoprano)andtheirsonTing(baritone)on12MarchatBalayKalinaw,UP,Diliman,QC. GiaIbay,daughterofJunandRonnie,wasinterviewedonCNN-Philippineson22AprilasaspecialfeatureofthecelebrationofWorldEarthDay. Weprayfortheearlyfullrecoveryofthefollowingladies:NormaAliac,whohad

her second hip surgery at Seton Medical Center,USAon25March;andLeaLibarnes,whosuccessfullyunderwentanoperationfor the removal of tumor in the spinal neck areaatMedicalCityon18April. Our heartfelt condolences to thefamilies of Romy and Merle Odi, on thedeath of her brother Vergel Dela Cruz on 12MarchinMetroManiladuetocardiacarrest; Rudy and Graise Gaerlan, on thedeathofhermotherRosarioZaragozaon2April inToronto,Canadaattheripeageof 97; and Louie Sanchez, on the deathof his brother-in-law Art Carbonel on 22AprilinLA,USAafterundergoingadelicateoperation.We pray for their eternal restwithourLord.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATORS Best wishes to the following Dimasupils and spouses who celebrate their birthdays in MayandJune:AuringGarcia(6May),AgnesAvenido (7),MayGarcia (15), JunGabison(24),NoemiCasillan (26), IdaAquino (28),Ed Galang (30), Meds Reyes (30), TanteTorrechante(1June),JoyCasillan(11),AbeDin (15), Ross Sibal (16), Walter Briones(17),BethSantiago(19),LouieSanchez(21),andCoraDin(30). Please let us know if there are celebrators we have not mentioned orif there are wrong data so that we can correctourClassrecordsaccordingly.ANNOUNCEMENT The members of the Golden Sword Committee, during their dinner meetingat the residence of its Chairman Ross and MandySibal,agreedonaplanwhichwill

be presented to the Class during our next DMF.Inthemeantime,weareadvisedtostart preparing the write-ups and pictures of the Dimasupils and their spouses,children, and grandchildren, good for atotalofthreetofourpages.

CLASS TRIVIA We regret that Bernie “Uncle Bobo”Patinohasfailedtomeetthedeadlineforthesubmissionofhiscolumninthisissue. Wehopethathisreasonforthisfailureis not any of the following reasons which some Dimasupils and ladies submittedwhen they were absent from our Class activities: (1)Wearenotgoingforhealthreasonsontheadviceofourcardiologist.(2) We won’t be able to attend. I havenotrecoveredyetfrommyflu.(3)Wearehavingfluctuatingbloodpressurereadingsand rapid pulse rates,maybe because ofthe heat. We really need rest. (4) I hadLBMthenightbefore,thenepigastricpainin the morning. My darling had to staywithmebecausewalaakongkasama. (5)We have no driver now and I’m havingdifficultyindriving. In view of these justifications, VicGarcia has this apt advice to all of us:“Ingat tayopalagi. Letusbe reminded tobe careful and cautious in everythingwedo at this stage of our lives.Wemust atthistimerememberthatwearenolongeryoung and that we are already part of the ELDERLYstrataofsociety,whetherwelikeitornot.”Arayyyyy! Mabuhaytayonglahat!

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included SND Volts and Rhodie,Mel andMilette,Willyand Isay,BobbyandPurita,RudyandArlene,DodongandTess,ArtC,JulieRuiz,TitaPanganandEvelynErolin. On March 20, the Class celebratedits annual graduation anniversary witha thanksgiving mass at Camp Aguinaldo whichwasagainofficiatedbyFatherLTCol.HarleyB.Flores,CHS.Thanksareduetotheladies led by Rhodie who coordinated the

Mass,offeringsandchildren’schoir.Classmembers and some ladies did the readings and actedout parts of the Passion story.DinnerfollowedatGloriaMaris,Greenhillswhere attendance was historically huge.TheregularlyattendingcoregroupofCMsincluding Class officers and ladies wasjoinedbyMJandBernie,BoyetLim,ArthurJuan, teddy and Lou Lasmarias and TessDiamante and her son Jolo. Mel briefed

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the Class on tentative preparations andrequirements for February 2018 and thestatus of the CTBwhere 3 copies of thelatest draftwere circulated to encourageeveryone to complete their respectivenarratives and pictures. Dinner washappily shouldered by the January-June birthdayCMs. Onareligion-filledAprilday,14ladiesdid Visita Iglesia in thanksgiving to a

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Life has a way of balancing things for usandprovedthaton21March2016theday forReyB. to treat theclass

to a birthday breakfast at Something Fishy inEastwood.LastyearReysettherecordof having the most number of classmates (about 18) at the traditional breakfasttreat.Thisyearhesettherecordagainofhaving the least number of classmates just ChrisA.andIkeB.WithRey,IndayB.andgranddaughter Amaris it was a quiet and veryintimategathering. It was a different story on April 2,2016.ThelauriatlunchforJimmyD’s70th

birthday held at Gloria Maris in Greenhills broughthisUPandotherfriends,Fortiterswho were there to celebrate with him were VicT.andInday,JusM.andEllen,GarrickRJandLily,BoyM.withAmyandChelsy,JoeyS.andTere,Mon,Benjie,SolM.,ChrisA. and Marilou, Vikki B. with Richie, IkeB. and yours truly, and (surprise!) WillyWong. A video of his children and grandchildren all in the US was playedshowing what a fine family he andLulu have raised. Perhaps Jimmy had aclairvoyant’s view of this issue’s theme so he covered history with the video. Thenwearing a life-symbolic green top, heexpressedhisgratitudeandspokeof“thefamily being one of nature’s masterpieces” demonstratinghisvalues.Wehopetobeathis75th,80th,85th,90thbirthdays… On April 25, 2016 the class hosted

a birthday breakfast for Vic T. at theHoliday InnandSuites tobetter show itsappreciationforhisgenerositythesepastyears.InattendancewereIndayT.,MegD.,JusM.andEllen,GarrickRJandLily,NonoyandMone(justbackfromvisittoUS),BoyM. with Amy and Chelsy, Mon, Chris A.,Jake,Jimmy,LuzL.andLemon,IkeB.andyourstruly. Conversations revolved around thatspecial “academy” near Villamor, food,travel,adoption(no,nooneisthinkingofadoptingatthistimeinhislife)andsecretweddings (again, noone is ponderingonhavingthis). AsVicT.blewthecandleonhiscakethe group sung the classic birthday song thenposedfortherequisitephotos. Our prayers and sympathy go to the CamilingfamilyonthetransitionofGreg’sbrother,Armando.

Ten ‘69 Fortiters at the birthday bash of Jimmy at Gloria Maris at the Greenhills last April 2, 2016.

PMA ’69 hosted a breakfast for Vic T‘s birthday at Holiday Inn on April 25, 2016 as a token of appreciation for his continued hosting of the Class Christmas Party for the last three years.

numberof churches inRizal and Laguna.Lunch was hosted by Isay in her ancestral house in Balian Pangil, Laguna. Nativefoodconsistingoftilapia,ginataanghiponandlocaldelicacieswasserved. On May 04, the Class was aptlyrepresented during the BIRC (PMAAAI)hosted event featuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of the background and platforms of the

PresidentialcandidatesbyPeterWallance,a highly respected naturalized Filipino businessconsultant.CMswereledbyMelasChairmanofBIRC,RudyR,ArtC,Willy,Oskie and Sony. They briefly assembledaftertheeventtotakeupfurtherstepsonthe CTB project and noted the plan of the ladiestodeveloptheirdesignatedsectionoftheCTB.

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The din of the election campaign isgone and the Filipino people had madetheirchoice. Wenowhavea

new President and Commander-in-Chief oftheArmedForces.RodrigoRoaDutertecameoutasthewinnerofthePresidentialcontest by awide, incontestablemargin.Hopes are up for a promised Change,from a nation that has voted in angeragainstthewidelyperceivedcorruptioningovernment,risingcriminalityandwantonproliferationofdrugs,thesorryeconomicconditionofmanyofourpeoplewhocanbarely make ends meet and the gross neglect and mismanagement of public servicesbythosewhowieldpower. The grueling and bitterly foughtelectoral campaign has caused deep divisionsamongourpeople.Thetimecallsforhealing. Itdemandsof theFilipino torally in support of the new leadership to work together forabetter future forourpeople. The political factiousness andpolarization engendered by electoralpartisanshipmustnowgivewaytounity.Any rancor must now be put behind for ourowngood.

Magitings in Elections 2016 So how have our Mistahs fared in the last elections? The high point is thatRomy Acop has won (unopposed) in hiscongressional seat in Antipolo. A bigsurprise though was Jun Ebdane’s loss in ZambalesgoingtohisthirdandlasttermasGovernor. Dionet Santiago also lost inhis senatorial bid though word is out that afterayearsabbatical,hehasworkwaitingfor him. Roilo Golez’ loss in Paranaquealso was a big disappointment since our expectation is thathewouldhandilywinover the field. Ramsey Ocampo also didnot make it in his party list bid. Romy

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Gojo’s sally for board membership in Zambales fell short. Well, that is therealityofpolitics.Youwinsomeand losesome.But this isdefinitelynotendof it.Manyhave staged successful comebacks,coming as big winners after a loss. Justkeep thefireofgenuine,untainted, trulypeople-orientedpublicserviceburning!Egay Galvante to LTO Post As this article is beingwritten, newsbroke that Egay Galvante has been named as the incoming LTO Chief by President-electRodrigoDuterte.AnUndersecretaryat the Dangerous Drugs Board where he serves as a Permanent Member, Egay isverywellcutoutforthejob.Dedicated,firmand uncompromising in his performance ofduty,hewillbeunrelentingincleansingtheagencyofcrooks,syndicatesandotherundesirables.Toughjob,butifanyonecandoit,itisEgay.CongratulationsMistah! Boots’ Birthday Concert After the class’ nostalgia trip to theAcademy last 01 April to celebrate theMagitings’ Reception as plebes 50 yearsago, thenextbigeventwas thebirthdayconcert and celebration of Boots DeVeyra’s turning 70 at the Teatrino at thePromenade,Greenhillslast12April.Boots’“My Life in Songs” concert showcased songs sung by friends, with the birthdayboychimingin.ThemaineventwasBoots’solo performance of old-time hits, as hetook everyone down memory lane. Itwas a treat indeed to listen to the velvety smooth and mellow voice of our Mistah as he ran through a repertoire of old favorites.Itisawonderhowhesustained

the quality and timbre of his songs forclosetotwohoursofsinging.Whatvocalstamina! Joining him on stage to alsoregal his invited guests with several songs were the “Elderly Brothers” composed of EgayGalvante,RudyGarcia andBootshimself (Nesty Carolina, also a member,missed out), Jimmy de los Santos ’69,Roger Luis’62, elder brother Rafael, highschoolclassmatesandaterrifictrio“PaloRamblers” that used to be Boots’ regular entertainers when he was assigned in Leyte. Itwasagreatbirthdaycelebrationand who else but our mistah can pull it the way he did. It was a well-attendedcelebration of friends, schoolmates,‘uppies’ and ‘undies’, and the Magitingsand their ladies. Emywas ever the busyhostess seeing to it the program runs like clockwork, guests are made comfy andservedwith foodanddrinks.Happy70thbirthdaymistah!

Bert Lina’s Birthday Golf: The 26th ADL Cup LastApril25markedanotherbirthdaycelebration this time of Customs ChiefBertLina.Itwasagreatgolfinggameonceagain at the Ayala Greenfields course inLaguna. Every year the golf gets better,with the attention to detail our MistahBert puts into organizing the event.Enjoying the golf and fellowship at the 26thADLCupwithBertwereRoyCimatu,Nesty Santillan, Boots De Veyra, ClydeFernandez,EdIsrael,EloyandRudyGarcia,Sonny Atienza, Primo Esguerra, BobbyTurla and Vic Signey. Willy Parayno didnotplaybut joinedus for lunch. Lookingforwardtonextyear’stourneyBert!

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It is Time for Change

Now that the election fever isthrough, let us hope that “AngTunay na Pagbabago” thrust of

President Rody Roa Duterte will be carried out literally. But we often wonder, is itnot in order to have or effect change,it should start with ourselves? That inorder to influence change in behavior,attitude, lifestyle, orwhatever, onemustset the example? Thus, in order to stopcorruption, The President and his FirstFamily or his minions should be free also fromthevestigesofcorruption.Whatthe

public liked in Mayor Digong’s style is his directapproachtoaproblem.Hewarneddruglords,criminals,andcorruptofficialstostop.Asternwarningindeed.ItisreallyabigchallengetotheDuterteadministrationtostop ifnotcurvecorruption.Cleansingmust start fromMalacanang itself, downto his cabinet and department heads,and the whole bureaucracy for that matter. Hopefully, the other branches ofgovernment will follow suit. The peopleare watching and so must we. A 100-day “honeymoon” period is traditionallyallowedforanewadministrationtoadjustanddothe“tweakings” in itsoperations.Toallthewinners,ourcongratulations!

Congratulations Senator Ping and DIWA Party List! Our congratulations to mistah PingLacson for winning the senatorial slate

again!Asofthelatestcounting,Pingwasnumber four from the top. It is worthmentioning that Ping’s platform wasanti-corruptionandhonestservicetothepeople.Mabuhayka,mistah! Our congratulations also go to EgayAglipay, who is the Chairman of theDIWA Party List, forwinning one seat inCongress. His daughter, CongresswomanEmmelineAglipay-Villar,willbethesittingrepresentative. Two of our mistahs were not successful in their candidacy. UNA VPmistah Greg Honasan lost in the VP race although he remains to be a senator for another three years. Mistah Virtus Gil,who tried his luck in the Angono mayoralty race before, failed in his bid.Meantime,mistahEdMatillanodidnotenterpoliticsthisyearafterlosingtwiceinthepast.ThiswasagooddecisionofEd.EdMatiisnowenjoyinghis retirementby tending tohisfarm in Nueva Ecija raising hundreds of native-wildboarsandgoats.He isalso inorganic farming after attending severalseminarsonthesubject.Heboastsofhisvermiculture project where the wastes produced by the worms are being used as fertilizersforhisplantationofdragonfruitsand vegetables. In fact, he has an openinvitationtomistahstovisithis farmandtastethewildboarlechon.

Bonding and fellowships Aswegrowolder throughtheyears,it is important that members of the class and their respective Mas-Matatags havemore gatherings together this early. TheMatatag golfers,becauseoftheircommonloveofthegolfgame,meeteachotheronaweeklybasisinthedifferentgolfcoursesforhealthandbolahizingreasons.ThePNGolf Course remains the main venue of mostofourplays.However,wehadforthisperiod sorties inMalarayat, Southwoods,Villamor,Summit,andSouthlinksfairways.The group plans to play in Hawaii upon the invitation of mistah Tex Balmacedaand also in Frisco where the NorCal boys Archie Almario, Totoy Rivera, and TeodyViduya are based.Mistah Ave Cruz,whosettledinLasVegas,hasalsoextendedhisinvitation to the Matatags. Well, maybethis will push through in the near future guys. As for the local sites, Rollie Garcia,NelsonEslao,andEdMatihadinvitationsfor the group to play in the Baguio Country Club, Camp John Hay, and Pinewood,

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respectively. Bob Sacramento extendedalso his invitation to play in Anvaya inMorongandinBenicticanGolfCoursesinSubicwhereheisbased.Anotherinvitationwas from Dan Belonia who wanted the group to play in Sun Vallley Golf Course (a newKoreanGC) insideClarkAir Base.Plans for these are being mapped out dependingonthebudgetandschedule. The Mas-Matatags had their monthly bondingactivitiestoo,hostedbybirthdaycelebrators. Just recently,MawieAglipay,the birthday girl, hosted apilgrimage to Antipolo and visited the religious sites there.Abreakfast fellowshipwasheld inValleVerdeandafterwhich,theAntipolotripbegan.ThosepresentwerePrexyLuluTabamo,LuluRunes,LitaGil,PuringCruz,Nina delos Reyes, Verna Albano, JinggoyMartinez,andJennieDomingo. Some Matatags attended the BIRCI Quarterly Fellowship held in Camp Aguinaldo. The guest speaker was MrPeter Wallace who spoke on “Electoraland Political Situation/Scenarios afterElection”. Those who attended wereWencyCruz(ourClass71repasDirector),EgayAglipay,Dee-eyDomingo,ArisdelosReyes,ReyVelasco,andRomyDominguez. Foradvanceinfo,theMatatagGolferswill have its quarterly tournament this May16knownasTex Balmaceda Cup to be played in the Villamor GC. Tex, whois still in Hawaii, donated the prizes forthe class tournament. Happy Golfing!JCL//5/15/2016

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Warm greetings to all.

As far as class activities areconcerned, no significant eventfor the months of April and May

excepttheregularmeetingoftheBoardofTrustees/ClassOfficerslastApril5,2016atPNGCClubHouse.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Prez Queck presided themeeting tofirm up the class activities for the year.In attendance, aside from the DirectorswereGeneSenga,FreddieDeVera,BabesFlores,ArtSabadoandDionixDionisio.As

suggested, for a change, the 3rd quartersocialwillbeheldon July31at theClubHouseofVillamorGolfClub.PrezQueck,volunteered to coordinate personally with the management of VAB Golf Club while the ladies, spearheaded by Faithare tasked to plan the activities for theevent. The construction of additionalrestroom and handrail at Bahay Masigasig will be constructed as soon as possible.Any financial contribution coming fromour kind-hearted overseas Mistah will be allocated to the project. Boogie Agustinwas tasked to coordinate with Command Engineer of PMA regarding the design and cost estimate of the project. Inanticipationofour45thAnniversarynextFebruary’shomecoming, itwasproposedthatabudgetofPhp3,000.00percouplebe allocated for class uniforms for those attending. Any excess out of this budgetshall be shouldered by the respectivecouples. Ogie Alino, was requested tocomeupwiththedesignofmen’suniform,considering his fantastic ‘’sartorial taste”.By theway, Rey Jucuts is not far behindonthisaspect.Itisacommonknowledgeamong us that he carries himself best regardless of the attire he wears. (sabinilamagalingmag-dalangdamit,alaTonyFerrer).Agree?Asfortheladies,theywillbe given the leeway regarding the design of their uniforms. It was also suggestedthattheClassofficerstore-visitandreviewthe Deed of Assignments between the Class and the owners of PSSLAI passbooks where our funds are deposited. This isto insure all pertinent documents are inorder.OurlawyerMistah,RogerQuevedocanbeconsultedinthisregard.

NEWS UPDATE: The banner news for all of us was the national elections last May 9. 2016. Theelection fever overwhelmed us, and I’msure we have our own personal choices

particularlyforPresidentandVP.Butmostimportantly we are “friends” again aftertheelectionsmokehasclearedwithhighexpectations fromthewinners.Mabuhayang Pilipinas, sana. Interestingly, we hadsome Mistah who threw their hats in the recentpoliticalexercise. The Masigasig family wishes to congratulate Mistah and Mely Espino and their siblings for winning convincingly in the last election. Mistah Espine waselected as Congressman of the 5thDistrict of Pangasinan at the expense of the incumbent Congresswoman while his son Pogi won by a wide margin as the new Governor of the province against a prominent politician. Thatwas a doublewhammywinforfatherandson.Likewise,Jummel,theyoungestsonwasre-electedfor the 2nd term as Mayor of Bugallon,whileAmadeo(Espine’sbrother),wasalsore-elected for the2ndtermasMayorofBautistawithhisnephew,JosephasVice-Mayor.Allofthemwonwithbigmargins,a validation that Pangasinan is Espinocountryinallfronts.There’snosubstitutefor good governance and performance as proven by the unconditional supportof Pangasinenses to the Espinos. Itwas spectacular, if not magical. David (small as that) won over Goliath. Truly,Pangasinan is NOT FOR SALE and that’s thereality.CongratulationsCongressman. As we celebrate Espine and his sibling’svictory,wefeelsadforCelNavarroand Med Pestano who didn’t make it as Mayor and Congressman of Bani and Capizrespectively.Asaconsolation,theyaccepted their fate with humility and grace being true cavaliers and full-blooded Masigasigs.Forus,youarealsowinnersinthataspectandweareproudofyouguys. Mistah Lino Caringal was in town last May.Hejoinedthecampaignsortiesofapresidential candidatewhose roots camefromPangasinan.Unluckily his candidate

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was no match against the phenomenal mayor from Davao. He was treated in adinner by Prez Queck and some ClassOfficers in a cozy restaurant at BonifacioGlobalCitylastApril24. The annual Casuy Cup golf tournament washeld lastMay13,2016at theValleyGolf Club. This is an annual tournamentorganized by Valley ladies where some Masigasig golfers are invited yearly as special guests through the initiative ofGene Senga. The classwere representedbyReyOchosa,EdongGador,GlykesSua,Molong Narcida, Manding Naval, JohnnySalvana, this writer and of course GeneSenga.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Belated warm birthday greetings tothefollowingJunecelebrators:EricAurelio,RaffyVilches,MedPestano,EnAlino,YaricYarcia,LuisBismonte(+Dec),CoraDevera,Espines Espino, OG Buenaventura, EfrenAbu,Neriz batestil,Malou Joaquin, EfrenGuerero(+Dec)andDomengReyes(+Dec).Advance birthday greetings to the Julycelebrators: Elmer Ignacio, Cel Navarro,MelyEspino,ArtLomibao,LuluPechuela,Jay Velasco, Medin Velasco, Pilar Senga,MelHermoso,ReyOchosa,OrlyLumawag,BethNavarro,GeneSenga,VicLuga,CelsoCastroandFeCastro.

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ON GROWING OLD:“ When granted many years of life, growing old is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ”…Billy Graham

Blessedbeandhappyreadingtoall….CGC.

The theme “Strengthening Commitments: history, values andtraditions of the service” pertains

to what we as a people should do to overcome the multi-faceted challengesandobstaclesthatbesetournationtoday.Perhaps we need to revise our nationalstrategy, pass new laws, or revitalizethe government, etc. Undoubtedly, allof these when pursued relentlessly,would bring positive results or success.However,tobesuccessfulthereshouldbeaunified, coordinatednational campaignplan involving the entire governmentbureaucracyandthecitizenry.

Given the challenges across the national political, economic and socialaspects, public servants must be fullycommittedtothegoalsandobjectivesofthe campaign. Their strong commitmentcarries with it adherence to the values of the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrityandaccountability.Butcommitmenttovaluesaloneisnotenough.Whatmattersmostistheresolvetomakeithappen.Valuesunderspinthebehaviorsthat the government and citizens rightlyexpectofallpublicservants.Whenpublicservants consistently act in accordance with their values, it strengthens thecapacityoftheirorganizationstooperateeffectively and achieve their goals andobjectives.Conversely,afailuretoadheretothesevalueslessenstheconfidencetothepublicservantsandtheirorganizations. This is so because public service has never facedastern testas itdoes today.People are watching our government.Peoplearethirstyforqualitygovernment.They want their leaders to stand up and maketheirgovernmentstandout. With these high expectations, it isimportant for public servants, includingthoseintheprofessionofarms,tobefullycommitted to governance that definesexcellence, leadershipand integrity.Theymust remain focused in carrying out their tasks; adhering to the highest standardsof ethical conduct. They must continueto revitalizegovernance.Therehas tobea new way of doing things, new cultureandvalues.Itcannotbebusinessasusual.The good public servant will want to do his best or her best not only to serve the presentbutthefutureaswell. Hand in hand with the public sector initiativeistheparticipationofthearmedservicesormilitary in the campaign. Therole of the military and other armed component of the government is very critical.With theirvast resourcesat theirdisposaltheycanreallymakeadifferencetowards the accomplishment of the mission. Apart from their vast logistics,the strength of the military lies on its personnel. Personnel are well-trained,disciplined and committed to theirassigned tasks. Their military experiencehas equipped them with a unique set of values and skills which make them more effectiveinperformingtheirduties.Thesecharacteristicsdistinguishthemfromtheircivilian counterparts and can make them valuablemembersoftheteam.

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POLITICS

Congratulations to the Lucky 9Magilas and brats who won in the just concluded elections. This

calls for another victory fellowship. Thefollowing were re-elected unopposed in theirrespectiveseats; Cong Pol Bataoil – 2nd DistrictPangasinan, Cong Napoleon Dy – 3rdDistrict Isabela, Mayor Sandy Javier -Javier, Southern Leyte, Mayor BoyingAlarcio-Laoac,Pangasinan,MayorIanDy

Below are common traits associated withthosewhoservedinthemilitary.• Highly structured and authoritarian

way of life with a mission-focused and goal-orientedapproach.

• Strict sense of discipline tending to adheretorulesandregulations.

• Strong work ethic with high regard to physicalandmentalstrength.

• Code of conduct and organizationalculturethatreflectswell-definedandstrongly supported moral and ethical principles.

• Decisiveleadership. Along with those traits is their adherence to the military values of Courage, Integrity and Loyalty. Courage,moralandphysical, is theabilitytoact inthebest interestsoftheservice. Integrityencompassestransparency,accountabilityandresponsibility.Loyaltyisdevotionanddedicationtotheoath.Thesevaluesserveastheirprinciplesorstandardsofbehavior.

They also adhere to military customs and traditions which are transmitted fromgeneration to generation. These provideanchor to the past. This connection tothe past will lend those in the profession ofarmsasenseofmeaningandpurpose,evenastheyjourneyintothefuture. Ingrained with military values,principles and experiences through years of trainingandactualservicetothecountry,militarypersonnelareaperfectfittoourindividual and collective commitment tothisendeavor.PMAyersaspublicservantsareidentifiedagentsofchange. PMA Marangal Class 74 has alreadyproventhatwearewillingtosacrificeordieforthesakeofourbelovedcountry.Intheearly 70swhenour countrywas in gravedanger,weweregraduatedearlyfromthePMAinJanuary1974torespondtothecallofthemotherland,toserveinMindanao.All of us were dispatched to differentbattlezones intheSouth.Manydiedand

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–Alicia,Isabela MayorJeffSorianoreallyworkedhardtogetreelectedandhiseffortpaidoffashe got more votes this time against hisformeropponent inTuguegarao,Cagayanin2013. First time mayors are Eric Verzosain Dasol, Pangasinan and Ralph LantioninBayombong,NuevaViscaya. Eric is theson of Jess and Cynthia while Councilor Tutti Caringal is the son of Jimmy andBibits. Congratulations Mistahs, may youallserveyourconstituentswithfervoranddedication,theMagilasWay!

HEALTH ISSUES Congratulations too to Mel Dilodilofor his successful recovery from a near

were wounded during that campaign.Butwe neverwavered a bit. Instead,wepersevered mindful of the values taught in thePMAandthetraditionsofthemilitaryservice. Throughout our history, manystories were told and retold about the gallantry and heroism of PMA graduates whichmakeussoproud.

Tidbits: 1. PMAMarangalClass74willholdafund raising golf Tournament at Aguinaldo Golf Club, Quezon City on 13 June 2016for the benefits of widows and childrenof departed mistahs and for all the civic projectsbeingundertakenbytheClass.AllCavalier golfers and friends are invited to jointhisactivityforaworthycause. 2. We would like to greet all May –June birthday celebrants. May the goodLord continue to bless you with goodhealth, happiness and peace – and mayyou continue to touch the lives of manyandmakeadifferenceintheirlives.

death experience when he collapsed unconscious and was rushed to the MedicalCity.UponreleasefromtheICU,hewants to remind all mistahs who are senior citizens to seriously take the prescribedmaintenance pills to avoid experiencing the same horrifying experience that he has been through. Also, wishing forthe full recovery of Doo Maligalig and Eppie Comahig after their release fromthe hospital. Wilson Young texted andsuggestedtocheckouthttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6RHq4wEHGswhileSluggsNano recommends to avail of the services at Veterans Hospital which according to him provides all medical exams and maintenancemedicines.ButforTotoGolez,his ready advise is “Haaataaaaaaaaaw lang”!

SOME UPDATES Allan Bontuyan reported that he is nowaSecurityOfficeratQueensLibraryinFlushing,NewYorkleavingManingBusabyhimself atOPMI School. Erik Espinawasrecently designated Brigade Commander,1901st Infantry Brigade, Ready Reservebased inCebu.RicBlancaflor returned toprivatepracticeinhislawoffice.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Our best wishes for the May and June birthday celebrators: Ric Blancaflor – 3

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Fortyyearsago,theclassthrewcautiontothewind and resigned en masse from PMA on 24Jun1976.Thus,thefollowingiswrittenin

TheSword1977: “The24thofJune1976wasadayofdecision.Yourclassmetandstoodasone.Eachonespokewiththesamefervor,thesameconviction.Forthefirst time, your classwas really united. Togetheryouknewyouwerestrong.Tomorrowgavewaytothepresent.Forasystem!Forafight! Themovementwentonforfourdays.Theyweretimesoftribulations.Thepressurewasgreatandhourswerelong.Worryfillednightshauntedeventhemornings.Suddenly,youwereveryold.Thestrengthandstaminaofyouthweredrained.Too much thinking added wrinkles to your forehead. Itwas such a timewhen you stoppedand thought how old you really were. And youfound out, years were mere numbers and thatsuch times were really the measure of growthrings. Negotiation followed and you were gladit was all over. There were the consequences.

May,JessDelMundo–7May,MalouChua– 11 May, Toto Golez – 16 May, JesusaGaboy – 17May, ReyRamirez – 19May,VickyMata–18May,BethVeran–21May,SammieNarcise–23May,CaloyCaganan29 May, Wilie Lino– 30 May, TanggolGatdulaandNath Legaspi–3 June, SalieSalosagcol–4June,SuzzeteMaclang–8June,RodMaclang–9June,EpoyMarayag– 10 June, Jessica Dilodilo – 12 June,Brenda Abadiano -14 June, Ma. CorazonDelMundo – 16 June, Nidz Ferrer – 17June, Alex Yano – 13 June, GiboTeodoroandEdLacanienta–14June,JoeSolidum–19June,CesarAgcon–20June,JosephBernardo–28June,LorraineSanchezandRowenaTenazas-30June.

CONDOLENCES Our prayers and sympathies to Nath Legaspi for the loss of his sister, NoraMildred Legaspi 58, on 18 April. Also,we condole with Arlene Zerrudo for thepassing away of her Mom, Rosa AliciaAndaya90,on04MayandPengDelaRamafor the passing away of his Dad, JusticeJoseDelaRamaSr.89,on9May.Maytheirsoulsfindeternal rest in thepresenceofGodAlmighty.

RA DAVID JRPresidentTO PANSecretary

Youhad yourbreakdeferred, 90daysof specialconfinement. Punishment tours and demerits.You accepted them. You knew beforehand thatyou would be punished for such an action. Buttherewasnoregretwhatsoever.Yougotwhatyouwanted.Truetoyourself,youwereprepared.” Para1ofHTG1,PMASO#73&74dtd14Jul1976 reads “Bydirectionof theSuperintendent,fol-named firstclass cadets are each meted 45demerits, 90 punishment tours and 90 daysspecial confinement for combination amongcadets, i.e. resorting to concerted action toexercisedisapprobationon25 Jun1976 therebybeingabsentfromcertaindutiesfromtheperiod25to28 Jun76. Incadet lingowesay“Wetakelife!”Andsowithouryearlings,theMatapatClassof 1979who joined us in our concerted action.And together we marched in touring uniform and in twomass formations at Borromeo Fields “aseachSaturdayaddtoourpast!”Tothosewhoare

interestedtoknowwhathappened,askaMasikaporaMatapat. The Masikap golfers continue to hit thelinkseveryWednesdayasmoreofusfindtimetorelax and play with ourmistahs regularly. SincethegolfersconsideredtheAguinaldogolfcourse,the usual venue, as less and less challenginghehe!theyhavedecidedtoplayattheNavygolfcourse every 2ndWednesdayof themonth andatVillamorevery4thWednesday.This seemstobeabetterarrangementbecausemanyMasikapgolfers reside at nearby AFPOVAI and they need not wake up early and hurry to Camp Aguinaldo to catch themorning teeoff.Among thegolferswho are residents of AFPOVAI are Ric David,RaffyPabustan,DickMorales,LarryAtendido,ArtMancenido& Lino Lapinid. It is also convenientfor Sunny Pequiras who resides in Parañaque and Dads Domingo, who lives in Muntinlupa. DadshasbeenplayingalmosteveryWednesday,morerelaxednowafterhisstintasPresident,AFPSLAI.Infact,Iconsiderhimthemostimprovedgolferinthegroup. The1stand3rdWednesdaygolf fellowshipare still held in Aguinaldo para may chance parin naman kaming mga nakatira malapit dito -RoyCamagay,Orly Pestaño,MonGatan andme- na makalaro with our mistahs at least twice a month.InrelationtothechangeinvenueoftheWednesdaygames,IhadrecommendedthattheregularWednesdaychickenclubwillnowbeheldwherethegolfersplayi.e.AFPCOCevery1stand

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The theme for this issue of the Cavaliermagazine is: StrengtheningCommitments: history, values and

traditionsoftheservice.ThePMAMatapatClass of 1979 continues to strengthen

JTE VILLARETEPresidentNC ALBANOSecretary

its commitments through all the class activitiesthattheyhold.Nowthatweareretiredfromtheuniformedservices,eachoneofusmayhavedifferentcommitmentsbut our commitment to stay relevant and contribute to national progress andour commitment to be matapat or loyal to one another, our families and ourprinciples,remain.OurMatapatGolfTeamCaptain, Rollie Anonuevo, regularly callsfor practiceswhere ourmistahswho areplaying golf, consistently attend.We also

havescheduledquarterlyClassfellowship,hosted, on rotation basis, by the fourgroups:AirForce,Navy,PNPandArmy,inthat order. As necessary, we also call forspecialmeetingseverynowandthen.ThePMAMatapatClassof1979isheretostaystrong,relevantandcommitted. Last April 14, the Class had a dinnermeeting at Larry’s Bar, Serendra, BGC tobeupdatedonthepoliticalsituationinthecountry,specificallyonwhatishappeningwith the candidacy to national positionsof our mistahs. As usual, the meetingnoticewassentthroughShortMessagingSystem(text)toallwhoareusingcellularphonesandhavegiventheirnumbers(104membersasof07May2016).Ifyouhavechanged numbers or is not receiving text messagesaboutClassactivities,pleasetxtorcall09189171272or09778236282. ThephotographabovewastakenafterthemeetingwasadjournedatLarry’sBaron April 14. It was almost a three hoursmeeting exchanging information andideas.This isnotthefirsttimewemetattheLarry’sBar.Aboutamonthearlier,theClass held a similarmeeting in the sameplace.Itoffersagoodambiance,excellentfood and drinks at a reasonable price and easyaccesstoeveryone. As you read this, we already have anewsetofnationalleaders.Wemayhavevarying choices of who we wanted to lead this country. Whoever is taking over atthehelmneedsoursupport.Lifemustgoon andwe continue tomeet regularly tofurther strengthen our commitments as a Class.

3rdWednesday,NavyGolfClubhouseonthe2ndWednesday and Villamor Golf Clubhouse every4thWednesday.Changes invenue,asnecessary,willbeannouncedasap. The 18 May chicken club at AFCOC wasattended by our New Jersey based mistah,Mariano“Jun”Velascowhowasvacationingherethattime.The lunchget togetherwashostedbySunny Pequiras, who with his OAO Beng werewarmly entertained by Jun when they were in CONUS last year. Present were Percy & BopeepPadla,RoyCamagay,LinoLapinid,VixiAbat,DadsDomingo, Benhail Sevilla, Ted Pan, Eric JavierandAngel Sunglao.The01 Junchickenclubwasalsowellattended,withveryseldomseeninthechickenclub (kahitnanasaCampAguinaldoangopisnyahehe!)PresidentofNDCP,JooneDeLeonappearing “like an apparition” according to Vixi.He just stayed for less than three minutes to say hi to each and every mistah present and disappeared hehehe!! Also in the 01 Jun chicken club was NedGosecobuthewasnotanapparitionhehehe!Ned,whohas retired fromhis longtime jobswith the

Ayalacompanies,isnowafarmer(sabinya)inhishome province Pampanga. He arrived early andstayeduntilthegroupleft.Itwasaveryhappygettogether with the following mistahs boisterously (according to Cav Joe Lapus ’65 who was alsoeatinginthecafeteriaatAFPCOC)bolahizingeachother:Ned,RicDavid,DickMorales,VixiAbat,RaffyPabustan, Butch Supapo, Nebu Alejandrino, OrlyPestaño,EricJavier,SunnyPequiras,RoyCamagayandTedPan.We talkedabout the cabinetof theincomingDutertepresidencyandalotmore.Astomistahswhowere not present, don’tworry. Sabi

nganiDick“hwagmagalala,kayonmanangpinagusapan!” Vixi added “we do “laughter therapy”- the use of humor to promote overall health and wellness. sige... tawa!” Please take note of Vixi’sprescription,SirJoe! The class wishes the following June and July birthdaycelebratorsaHappyHappyBirthday!Jun02 Chito Mangubat, 13 Jun Serapio, 21 JohnnyCorcha&SunnyPequirasand27GaniCuevas;Jul05RodCornelio,07DonMiñano,20CidohGadjali,11 July Moreno, 15 Nestor Bontol, 17 Ted Pan,19NickieOjeda, and29NobolsNoblefranca&JJRomualdo.

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Wedidnothavethe1stquarterClassFellowship scheduled to be sponsored by theNavyGroupbutReyLanada,Presidentof the PNP Group, made reservation ofthe Social Hall of the Villamor Air Base Golf Clubhouse as early as December 2015, for the second quarter ClassFellowship.So,letuslookforwardtothisget together, hopefully before the rainyseason.Cheers! For comments and or suggestions,pleaseemailto:tete41@yahoo.com.

AG VIDADPresidentOP LOPEZSecretary

Much has happened the past months. Many mistahs andtheir families attended the

PMA Alumni Homecoming on 20 Feb,celebrating our 35th Year Anniversary.WehadlunchattheLopezHallofLeadersandBonfiredinnerattheDimalupigPicnicarea.Forthosewhodonotknowyet,thenewClassPrexyisArtV.Electionwasheldat the PMAyer Monument and he was unanimouslyvoted(unopposed)tobethePresidentoftheClass.Congratulationsarealso in order to the Dimalupig Golf Team (Team B ba ito, Dan S?) for winning theBattle of the Classes golf tournament inconnectionwiththehomecoming,heldattheCJHGC. The month of March saw the graduationoftheDimalupigclassfromtheActive Service, except of course for ourloneforeignDimalupiglast-man-standing,Gen ThawipNetniyom.Wehope that hewill further rise in the ladder of success in their Armed Forces. The last localDimalupig,BennyDretiredon21March,closing thevery illustriousmilitary/policecareersofallmistahs. Many of our classmates have been involved in the recently concluded elections, in all sides. Congratulations toeveryone for participating in one of themostcrucialelectionsinourcountry.Now,itistimetomoveonandhelpinwhateverwecantomakeourcountrygreatagain. WhileallofushaveretiredfromtheService, many pursued different areasafterretirement.Somecontinuedtowork

Stars are Falling Notwithstanding that the Class has thefollowingstar-rankedofficers,MaringalLeo Laroya (PCG), Maringal Joselito delaCruz (PCG), Maringal Francisco Santiago(PNP) and Maringal Leo Angelo Leuterio(PNP); the class is set to have a new

in the government, others in the privatesector, while many enjoyed their freetime, or “apostolic” duties. Occasionally,wemeet in the golf courses, or birthdaycelebrationsofclassmates. Last 11 May, Mar A hosted themonthly Dimalupig Golf fellowship at the CAGC. It was a team format, withthe PNP being declared the Champion,followedbytheArmy,AirForceandNavy,inthatorder.Theeventculminatedwitha sumptuous lunch. Giveaways werealso provided to the winners, and allthe players. The next golf fellowship isscheduled on 4 June at the Riviera Golfand Country Club, to be hosted byAlanL.ForthemonthofJuly,manyDimalupiggolfers with their Manlulupigs will “invade” Thailand. The Dimalupigs lookforward to the golf sessions, while theManlulupigs, shopping and sight-seeing.ArtVismakingcoordinationwithAlN.inthisregard. To all those who have no Viber accounts yet, you are missing thebolahizing and story-telling. You maycontact Romy P para ma-include kyo sa group. To those who are hibernating –pleaseSoundOff.

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star-ranked officer soon in the person ofMaringal Allen T Paredes (PAF). It wouldbe still prudent to mention that severalMaringalsarein-lineforgettingtheirstar-ranks since they occupy positions whichmakethemeligibleforT.O.positionsafter.ThisisspecificallytrueforPoliceMaringals.JohnBul,(whichPusiinsiststobean‘82in‘88clothing),RJ,Pamus,Bangis,PapayandTalbogarewiththisgroup.IhearditfromgoodsourcethatBoyFaustinoandPiscal(with Pio) are also on deck. Hence, thisyear would be some kind of jubilee year forthePMAMaringalClassof1988.

Maringal Golf Association The MGA or the Maringal Golf Association is proving to be the onlyconsistent and effective venue for“bonding”formistahs.IthasheldthePNPOpen(AntoFloridaaschampion)andthePA Masters (boyet baraquel -champion)successfully,wheretheattendancewouldnumberaroundahighof36andalowof24. Somemistahs did not even play butjust attended thebreakfast or the lunch.I am of the mind that a mistah need not be a golfer to enjoy the fellowship of Maringals who have been known for their witty conversations if not for their goodlooks.ThelatestonthelistofgolfersisAji,whose improvement is simply amazing.(yet,notenoughtobeatBrandoyet).Hehas even graduated from wearing denim pantstothemoreacceptabledry-fitwear.His advantage remains to be that his momentarmislongerthaneveryoneelse. There was a moment when the MGA seemed to be on the verge of a shake-up when Talbog strictly applied the USGArulesonthecaseofOti(PNPOpen)leadingtohisDQevenwhenhisscorewouldhavemadehimachampion.Ofcourse,TalbogwouldwantustobelievethatRJ,PusiandBaraks shared in the decision-making.However,Pamusblow-by-blowaccountof

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Bigkis Lahi Day

The class organized a ‘Bigkis Lahi Day’ last Apr. 2 in Fort Bonifacio,MetroManila.Thedaystartedwith

a special golf tournament at KagitinganGolf Course and followed by a special ceremonyintheafternoonattheLibinganngmgaBayani. The Bigkis Lahi Fun Golf Tournament wasorganizedbytheArmygroup.Itwasabuddysystembasedonbeingbunkmates,company mates, or even branch mates.The tournament was won by the pair of

NJ DETOYATOPresidentLB GUINIDSecretary

Afterthemass,Gen-GenHidalgogaveatear-droppingrollcallofour11mistahsfollowed by an inspirational message byTony Palces who allegedly read the script made by Ed Arevalo. The daughter ofRene Batalla also gave a heart-warming speech about her father which totally put everyone in misty eyes. She clearlyexplained how much love a daughter can miss in losing a father like Rene. ToodsDetoyato,ourclassPresidentwhoarrivedinshootingcompetitionattirebecauseofa Command-directed activity, gave theclosingremarks. More real drama took place when the taps was played by the Security and Escort Battalionbandfollowedbyawreathlayingand candle lightning ceremonies. Themembers of the class who were present divided themselves in offering wreathsand candles to our fallen mistahs through

themeetingwoulddebunkthatassertion.Hehehe!Apictureofhim(Oti)sellinghisgolf set even made it to the Maringal FB page. It is said thatwere it not for Pio’spatientproddingOtiwouldhaveoptedtoplayingbadmintonuntilretirement. Anyhow, in all the fellowships heldafter every golf game, the conversationinadvertently leads to thewish that “...ifonlymoreofuswereplaying....”

As of this writing the Handicaps foreveryone to use during the PN Golf had been published. By the way Abet Cruzspecially attended the PA Masters topreparetheNavyGroupfortheirhostingofthetournament.

Class Officers The Management of the Class has been passed to the PNP group. The

Chairman,Cisco “tagoy” Santiago is busypreparingforthevariousactivitiesof theclassasidefromhisretirementonJune19,this year. The President is Maringal LitoDaniel who texted that the reservationsforbilletingfortheHomecominghadbeenmade with New World Hotel. Fifty (50)roomswerereserved.Other Matters Talbog is inviting everyone to theGolf Fellowship in honour of our retiringmistahPCSuptSantiagoonJune18attheCAGCcourse.Ontheotherhand,JohnBulexpressedthewishtoopenotheractivitieswhere our fellowship may be facilitated.ZomarPALsuggestsoneforbadmintonsothatwouldbetheMBA.WilkinsispushingforshootingsothatwouldbeMSA.Caloysuggests another MSA so that would be the Maringal Skydiving Association. Thedetails for the handicapping system for these other games would best be obtained fromtheirownsponsors.GoMaringals!

Ollets Tello and Papa Perks over the team of Tony Boy Palces and RJ Rojas. RJ alsowon the ‘Nearest to Lake’ award while the ‘Looking-for-a-New Buddy’ award waswonbytheteamofJoelNacnac.RoyGalidodidawonderfulbirdieonHole#5following the rule of using only #7 ironfromtheteemountuptothegreen.Afterthegame,theclasssponsoreda lunchatHole#6Restaurant.KudostoRinaGalidoand Neneng Detoyato for playing in the tournament. In the afternoon, the class, togetherwith their families, gathered at theLibingan ng mga Bayani wearing barongs while the others in semi-formal attiresto honor the “heroes of PMA Bigkis Lahi 1990.”Aspecialmasswasheldforour11mistahs who have already passed away.Simong Rosimo and Jong Ramos did the readingsforthespecialmass.

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amodified,class1990standardceremony.The activity in the LNMB ended with acatered meals sponsored again by the class.

Army updates There are still 44 active Army 90groupmembers.Atpresent,thereare19assigned in HPA – Poker, Audrey, Glenn,Rex,Dong,Mines,Bert–theArmyrep,Roy,Lando,Noli, Russel,Marlo, RogerU, Leo,GregD,Tadz,Cris,BenjieHandTeodyT.AtGHQ/others, you canfind14Armyguys:Toods,Dennis, Raul V, BongViray, RandyS,OlletsT,KidB,JoelN,BenedictA,Jinx,Batuts,BuddyA,TotoN,andSteve.Thereare 11 who are still in the field namely:Joven,Obarvs,MandyorKit,PapaPerks,BongVillareal,GeorgeD,WillyV,AndrewC,ErnieC,BenjieB,andGobiGobway.Onotherduties,therearethree:MannyMinEurope as DAFA, Art A (ang pagbabalik…abanganangsusunodnakabanata!),andGen-Geninciviliangovernmentoffice.

Navy-PCG updates There are still 17 active members in the PN-PCG 90 group: Dabong D, Danny F, Ben F, Tony P, and Toinks V for the PN; Ed A, Noel Belleran (Noel B din kasi si Kid), Epoy, Potpot DP, Jonas, Danny, Ric, RJ and Velay for the Marines; while for the PCG, Oca, Allen and Norman.

Air Force updates The latest class news in Villamor is about Arf Musico who is now the Air Force CMO officer and at the same time, the PIO. TJ Talja is back as a unit commander in HPAF while Amanski Amano is assigned back in the airfield somewhere in Luzon as Deputy Wing Commander. Also at HPAF are Fernyl B, Art C, and Ralph M. Rocky B is back in Mindanao.

PNP updates There are still 21 activemembers inourPNPgroup(alphabetical):RollyA,AtoB,OcaB,ElyC,FlynnD,OliverE,MitchF,MarlonM,BobbyM,RolandM,NicksonM,PacsM,PipoyN,RonnieO,RenzO,RitchieP,JongR,AlexS,EdenU,andRonnieY.

Other matters The remaining class activities for2017includeoneclassproject(sometimeinOctober)andourclassChristmasparty(tentativeonDec.28).

We hope the Navy 90 group willinitiatetheplanningforourBigkisLahiDay2017. “Para sa susunod na class activities,sana makilahok lahat,” said Toods, ourclass President. “Let’s enjoy eachother’scompany.”#

SB LUDANPresidentLM FRANCISCOSecretary

CLASS UPDATESPhilippine Air Force ForthePhilippineAirForce,following18 active members are occupyingsignificantpositionsalloverthecountry:Mel Roldan – Director, Special Studies,HPAF;PedroFrancisco–Chief,PAFRMO;Erick Escarcha – Commandant, PAFTechnical&SpecializationTrainingSchool,AETC Lipa; Aris Gonzales – Deputy, A5,HPAF;KCCasaclang–Deputy,PAFProvostMarshal;JohannisDimaano–DirectorforOpns,2ndAirDivision,dueforschoolingin Australia (Defense Strategic StudiesCourse); Pablo Rustria – Deputy A1,HPAF; Eco Canaya – Director, PAF PIO,HPAF;GeroldGagan–DirectorforOpns,570thCompositeTacticalWing,Palawan;Jules Lllarenas–Director forOpns,15thStrikeWing,CaviteCity;TonyFrancisco–Director forOpns, 520thAir BaseWing,HPAF;MalayaFrancisco-AsstHead,Jointand Combined Trng Center, and Faculty,AFPCGSC;BoysieCarangan–DeputyA8,HPAF; Edgar Torres – Deputy A7, HPAF;Josel Zuniga – Deputy A2, HPAF; BagetsVilela – Commandant, Basic MilitaryTrainingSchool,AETCLipa;BertMasuda–Director forOpns, 710th SpecialOpnsWing, Camp Oddonnel, Tarlac; and thereliableMikoOkol–ISAFP,GHQ. Following mistahs opted to leave the service earlier: Mike Villaruel;Teody Valdez; Rey Manongdo; TwitBenitez; Jet Estoesta; Bong Velasco;Wawee Penamante; Ruben Palecpec(Cebu Pacific and Philippine AirlinesInternational Flights); Jam Mariquit;Ronald Villapando, Jet Llopis; WayneAvestruz;GlennDublin;LoySilva;DonaldMadarang;ResiManso–SecurityOfficerof Shangrila Hotel in Cebu; and LuthCuenco.

Philippine Marines Only seven remaining Few and Proud Philippine Marines: Chuck Mangoroban– Deputy N4, Bronx Gabor – U2; BimboQuemado – U3, WESCOM based inPalawan,DoodsAlbalate–CO,NavalBaseCavite at Sangley Point; Ed Ariola –withISAFP,EricMacaambac–MC2;andEnyongHernandez –N1HPN.GenGenerale hadretired and is now based in ZamboangaCitymanaging aBike Shop.BongNocetohas pursued an intelligence career in Vietnam.

Philippine Navy For the Philippine Navy, following15 active mistahs are doing productiveservice-oriented efforts all over theworld: Richard Gonzaga – Owner’sRepresentative, SSV Project, PhilippineFleet; Joe Orbe – Schooling MNSAEquivalentUnited Kingdom; TedQuinzon– with OJ5; Badong Lavapie - SchoolingMNSAEquivalentChina;Alan Javier–ACofFSforLogistics,F4;NoelRodriguezandLemuel Espartinez – Schooling MNSA;Mac Racacho – CO, NAVSHIP; KokokEscalona – Chief, Research and AnalysisBranch, OPAMA; Manny Bello – DeputyCommander, AFP Finance Center; WillyChavez–OJ1,AFP;FrankTagamolila–CO,AT25; and Global Traveller Jun Caluya –Vice Chairman, PNBAC. Rey Lopez andLloydCasisarestillA/URSPN.Congratulations to Eric Macaambac,Lemuel Espartinez, Frank Tagamolila,MannyBelloandWillyChavezforthewell-deservedpromotiontoO6andsubsequentconfirmation by the Commission onAppointments.

Philippine Coast Guard For the Philippine Coast Guard,followingeightactivemistahsareholdingindispensable positions of responsibility:Timmy Borja – CG3 (Operations); ChrisVillacorte–CG12(EducationandTraining);Mon Lopez – CG1 (Personnel); JovenFabul –CG6 (Comptroller);DoyPunzalan– CG Attache, London; Rudyard Somera– Deputy, CG Education and TrainingCommand; Art Abu – CO, Coast GuardReady Force; and JM Ramos – CG4(Logistics). Following mistahs in the Navy and CoastGuard have settled down for goodand preoccupied themselves with either humanitarian-related or security-oriented works within the country and abroad:

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George Dominguez (Ayala Corporation),Sam Pallorina, Genesis Dolojan (UnitedNations), Jules Advincula, and JoelSimbulan (PAL)–based inMetroManila;EarlPabalanandGeminiJimenez–basedin Chicago, USA; Nap Suarez, BaldoBaldonado, Nestor Calon, Roland Bolado(Defense Language Institute) – based inCalifornia,USA;BalgingGilbang–basedinCanada;andDodongGonzaga–based inSydney,Australia.

Philippine National Police Mistahs in the Philippine NationalPolice hold crucial positions. At NationalHeadquarters: Johnny Atela – Anti-CyberCrimes Group; Ritch Macachor - CIDG;JingoRivel –PNPBombDataCenter; SidHernia–CivilSecurityGroup;MarioReyes–ForeignLiaisonDiv,DirectorateforIntel;Jonel “Final Option” Estomo and Steve“El Presidente” Ludan – Directorate forComptrollership; Bernie Banac – SeniorExecutive Assistant, Office of the Chief,PNP; and Lolong Yu – HeadquartersSupportService.AtRegionalandNationalSupport Units: Eric Noble – R6 and BelliTamayo – R1 of Police Regional Office(PRO) 1; Joseph Nartatez ProvincialDirector Ilocos Norte Police Office; BongCaramat – PRO Cordillera; Sid Villaflor –City Director Angeles City Police Office;Ronald Lee Provincial Director Bulacan Police Office and Patrick Obinque – R6,PRO3;UlyCruz–PRO4B,TonyCirujales–R6, PRO5; Leo Francisco R6 PRO7; MafeBazar – R6 andMar Pungtilan –DepR6,PRO10; Nat Talip with PRO13;MatthewBaccay–R6,ARMM;andMonLihaylihay–AviationSecurityGroup.LaurenceSisonhas recently retired and settled down inPangasinan.

BIRC Following mistahs have been very active not only in attending meetingsbut also in orchestrating class fundgeneratingactivities:ErwinCaesarRivera– Corp SecurityGroup, PNB; Ricky Panes–CorpBusinessGroup,MERALCO;RogerLizardo – Asset Protection Managerand Freelance Security Consultant; JunLingcoran – Journalist, ABSCBN; RolandOng – Territory Manager and SolutionsConsultant/FireEye, Inc; Percy Condes –FieldOfficer,PublicSafetyMutualBenefitFund, Inc, Catitipan, Davao City; NathanLedesma–BusinessSystemsDevelopmentGroup, ADEC – Innovations, Muntinlupa;

While summer usually means thebeach, vacationand familybonding, toMarilags, it is also

about honoring brothers, reminiscingthe past, studying, passing the bar, andstories never forgotten. Amidst the 38to 52 degree temperature, the Class

ErwinDeVera–SeniorSystemsEngineer,Saralux Inc., Oregon, USA; Cicero Arriola– PAGCOR, Cubao; Marino Bautista –GovernmentEmployee,Imus,Cavite;Atty.GelBongngat,BoardMember,Kalinga;JunLlave – President Llavecon Builders Inc.;Bobby Almario –Managing Director, AVICorp,PasigCity;FrancisChan–OperationsManager,PHILANDSecurityAgencybasedinQuezonCity;GodoSenires–SGS,JointTFNCR,CGEA;RicoLavalle–PasongTamo,QuezonCity;and JamesMaranon–CocaCola Philippines, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. /Ferdsnapuli/monlejayexsec

RM BAUTISTAPresidentIV SAN JOSEClass Historian

- boodlefighting, being pensive at theLibingan Ng Mga Bayani or wondering about strategy and law - never fails to joke around of the whos and whens of the summersoftheirteenageyears.Thisisnotreallyunusual;itisjustbeingMarilag.

1 and 3 April 2016 Last1April2016,some50membersof theClass and thatof the1990sCorpswiped-out the sumptuous spread of viands at the AFPCOC, Camp Aguinaldoduring the boodlefight cum fellowship.Initially, the activity hoped to continue atradition started years ago by the NCBn1991,relivingthatrottingandmemorablesummer, yet morphed to a 1990sGeneration’s Reception Day Anniversary.ThankstothepreparationsbyHEBoteandJoy and, of course, to the Sirs, mistahs,hijosandhijas,whoshareincommonnotonly bogo-bogos’ April Fools’ Day but also the sentiments only those from Loakancan truly understand. Thanks also to thevery kind upperclassmen who augmented theboodlesandhotdarn.Wehopetoseemoreex-plebesnextyear! Meanwhile,twodaysafter,on3April,the Class offered an ecumenical servicefor the fallen Marilags at the Libingan Ng

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MgaBayani.Thiswas followedbypayinghomages to the graves at the LNMB an d theTombof theUnknownSoldier,anda breakfast. Cav Robert M Arevalo ’85,ClassAdviser,despitehisdemandingdutyas CSPA, graced the occasion. Thanks tothe PAL Boys of the Air Force Group who sponsored the snappy breakfast. Pledgesfortheactivitywillfinancethefamiliesofthe fallenMarilags during the 25th yearanniversaryactivitiesoftheClassby2020.Thanksalotforthesupport,Mistahs.

Command and General Staff Course Withmajorityof the studentsof theCommandandGeneralStaffCoursebeingmembers of the best Class and having as reference previous courses with Marilags as majority of the students, one cannotfail to imagine the classroom dynamics with John Gabun, or the barracksatmosphere with Dan Ambe. Of course,on the side, academic laurels and GPAswill be a battlefield of sorts with thelikesof EdCatuand Jonjie Lontok. Itwillalso really be a challenge for Charlie Tiu and Richard de Guia supervising these magan students. It is, of course, hopedthatasidefrompreparingmistahsasstaffand commanders,may it also strengthenfurther what distinguishes Marilag –camaraderie.Itis,Ithink,moreimportantfor the Class. Desiderata reminds toothat “Beyondawholesomediscipline,begentlewithyourself.”Goodluck,mgaBok!

Congratulations Attorney Bonto Now, now. The Class is sincerely braced-up for another lawyer in its ranks. Renato R Bonto, Attorney-at-Law, recently joined the Bar, making four the abogados de campanilla with Toquints, Giant and Jocas. If we will be allowed to speculate, Rene is probably inspired by his squadmate, Giant. There is this theory that because of the same squad leader/assistant squad leaders, yearlings, offenses, etc, squadmates tend to have similar aspirations, tastes, face, etc. But of course, it is not about a competition between him and John G, attorney emeritus.

Of Take Seats, Stones and Gender Whiledevouringthefeastduringtheboodlefight, where Sir Baron Alcudia ‘93wasalsopresent,mistahswouldnaturallytalk about the firstmess after reception,and because it was summer, about Fort

Magsaysay. For instance, somesomehowfinditamusingthatothershavetheuneasyfeelingthattheyweretheonlyoneswho,as first offense, immediately drank theglass of water on the table even before the graceand“takeseats”weregiven.Duringtheexchanges,mostwouldfindout thatmostplebesduringthe1990sdidso! Anyway, while consuming the BlackLabel,theconversationsveeredtosummertrainingthat,asidefromtheOPCpython,another mistah’s picture lovingly kept in one’s pocketbook, amongother topics, aCaptain Tac - O would emerge as a favorite topic.Theguy,likenedtoastone,wouldbe recalled with fondness in challenging the limits of the would-be army officersin every-night drinking bouts. Naturally,most mistahs could not stand up against the veteran guzzler – except for onewhobecamehisdrinkingbuddyof sorts.Becauseofthis intimatepartnership, thismistah, who is now an expert in DRRO,thought one night that there would no longer be a roadrun the next day as both forgotall thecare in theworld,givingalltheyhavegotinaGinebrasession.Tohisamazement0400Hthenextday,theentireClass was in formation and the Tac – O,sharp and ready to run, was looking forhim.Althoughgroggy,thesnappyMarilagjumpedoutofhisbunk,andwith severeheadache and panting, joined the 20kmroutewearinghis Spartan slippers. Later,theTac–Owouldfindthatapuppywhichhe brought to the barracks was named “Pebble”bysomeunkindcadet. And that was not all of that summer as somebody has been warning classmates of a transgender in the commissary. Ofcourse, the virile Marilags would heedthe warning lest they become mainstay of sinkprimetimenews, even re-echoingthe caution to each other. And so, thearmy men would always avoid the establishment, even harboring disgust oftheplace,becauseofthepossiblestigma.Thiswouldgoonforweeksuntilsomeone,who had been lusting for the supposedtransgender, discovered that the subjectisanatural -bornwoman–andtheonewarning others off has already had hissecondbase!Backtothepresent,thereis some awkwardness - a sudden silence - observed when the two former cadet rivals are present, and amember of theLGBTsectorpasses–by.IVSJ

Sonny

ThisisoneofthemoredifficultClassCall article one can write as wedevote this space to our memories

of our late mistah, Heherson “Sonny”Layugan. A true blue Foxtrot Cool, he isvery unassuming and mild mannered butnevermeek.Hewas soft spokenbutcan be very stern with his words when provoked.Hewasala-ClarkKentthatway.AgentlemanbutaSuperman! He was assigned to the 3rd Company, NCBn during our Plebo Days’ Beast Barracks but soon commanded the 3rd Coy during our 2Cl years. One of his squadmate in Summer Camp, itago na lang natin sa pangalang Ago, recalled how resilient he was: “I was his bunkmate in Summer Camp, Squad Leader namin si Cdt Aromin. It was during our foot march along Kennon where I saw his attitude na kahit bogged down na, buga pa rin huwag lang maendorse sa aming Squad Leader. Kakalampas natin ng Lion’s Head paakyat nuon when during halt, he felt dizzy and started to vomit. Sabi ko, ‘magsabi ka na kay Cadet Aromin para maisakay ka sa ambulance at baka mag-bog down ka na.’ He said (galit na galit): ‘Huwag bok, ma-endorse ako, kakayanin ko na lang, malapit naman na.’ Ganuon ang determination na pinakita nya plebo pa lang.” Personally, my recollection aboutSonny is when we were both members of theBrigadeStaffwithhimbeingourBrigadeAdjutant.Mostcadetsweresurprisedthathe was chosen as Adjutant considering thathedidnot reallyfit thearchetypeofa customary Brigade Adjutant what with his physical stature and mild voice, andall. But Sonny proved all of themwrong,he became an excellent Adjutant wherein his Adjutant strut became the standard for otherAdjutantstofollow. He was also known to be very physically fit. He was into long-distancerunning, cycling and was also adept atswimming. Likewise, even though hewasalready an Army Captain, he stillwanted;really,reallywanted,totakeuptheSpecial

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Forces Operations Course though he wasno longer allowed to do so by his current bosses. During Sonny’s last wake at the LNB Mortuary,hemadehispresencefeltamongus.I’llletourClassPrez,Bonbonexplainedasculled inherFBaccount: “Mgamistah,I think Sonny just made his presence felt tonight...maybe he feels very happy thatmanyofusareheretonighttovisithim....Very weird, hair-raising but amazing -when i posted the pictures of mistahs a few minutes ago here in the Mortuary,the default location reflected Villa VerdeNueva Vizcaya, Sonny’s hometown!!!...Ineverchangedmydefaultsettingandithasalwaysreflectedmyexactlocation.Sonny,itmustbereallyyoukiddingus!Hehehe,weare glad that we made you happy with our presence...” ThatisSonnyforus.Hewillbegreatlymissed,notjustbyus,butbyhisfamilyandthoselivesthathehastouched.IkanganimistahNicBuyuccan,“Sonnyistheepitomeofthedictum,asilentriverrunsdeep.”Restinpeace,mistah. BTW, let us all be proud andcongratulateourveryown,InsongSantiago,whowasdesignatedasSenior(as inold?)Tactical Officer (STO) of PMA replacingJuliusLibrada.SheisthefirstfemaleofficertobedesignatedasSTO.Congrats!!! That’sallfornow,mgamistah,regularprogramming will continue next issue.Wiliboiesigningout.

Paying last respects to a Mistah

Who would have ever thought that a few days after wecelebrated the 17th year of

ourbeingofficersoftheArmedForcesofthePhilippines (AFP), theMasikhayClass1999wouldgointomourningforthelossofadearmistah,CAVHECTORPDONGAIL.Hector got lost at sea during a diving exerciseinSamalIslandlastmonth.Whenhisbodywasrecovered,wefeltthesadnessandemptiness.Losinghimis like losingapart of us.What Pat Schweibert, authorof Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing AfterLoss said that “when one person is missing the whole world seems empty” was really

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true.Hectorwasnotonlyaclassmate.Hewasabrotherwithwhomwelaughed,andsharedbothhappyandchallengingtimes.Now,thatheispermanentlygone,wefeeltheemptiness,butthosememoriesofhimremainforever. The Class would like to take this opportunity to express our wholehearted gratitude to each and every one whohelped intheeffortstorecoverthebodyof Hector, and those who have offeredprayers and stood by the grieving family during and after thewholeweek search.Wecouldnotmentioneveryoneforlackofspace,butyouknowwhoyouare.Butwewouldliketomakeaspecialmentionandgive kudos to the Carabao Diving Center and to CAV JAKE MIRANDA for generosity of time and resources. Mabuhay kayonglahat! We all go through challenges inlife. Sometimes life gets rough, but wecontinue. We experience failure, butwemove on. And time comes when weexperience loss in our family but life goes on. TheMasikhay Class assures Hector’swife, Celeste and daughter Celine, thatlosinghimdidnotendtheirconnectiontotheMasikhayClass.TheMasikhaylivesbythe traditionof “leavingnoonebehind,”and so, we commit that we will alwaysbereadyforanythingthattheclassofferto the immediate surviving members of Hector’sfamily. While still grieving over the loss ofour brother, each and every member ofthe Masikhay Class would continue toliveby the traditions.Thoughweseldomare gathered together, we will remaintightlyboundtogether.AsauthorPeterE.Terzicksaid,“Youcannotseebrotherhood;neithercanyouhearitnortasteit.Butyoucanfeelitahundredtimesaday.Itisthepatonthebackwhenthingslookgloomy.It is the smile of encouragement when the

The late CAV HECTOR P. DONGAIL just before his last dive.

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way seems hard. It is the helping handwhen the burden becomes unbearable.”Nomatterwhathappens,wewill alwaysbeunited.#SolidMasikhayPower

I would like to congratulate all the membersof theclass forparticipatingin thepeacefulnational election.May

it be as part of security forces or as a “dakilang botante”. I know many of usstillhavehang-overtothetrashtalksandbashes happened in social media. I’mhappy na walang naman sigurong nag unfriend ng Mistah ng dahil sa politics.Time to move-on na ulit tayo. Beforeanything else pala Mistah I would like to extend my deepest apology kasi absent tayosalasteditionngCavalierMagazine,medyo nasabay lang sa maraming tasking kasi.PerorestassuredthatIwillfindtimesa mga susunod na edition para nexttime naman di tayo patulog tulog ulit sapansitan.Asof thistime, I thinkmanyofus have received our compulsory 50pcsper member ticket para sa fund raisingprojectnatininpreparationparasaAlumniHomecoming2017.TicketcostworthPhp200.00only.Iwillpostthemechanicsparanarinmayguidetayopagbentangticketsnatin. As discuss and approved by theBoard of Directors (Class Officers), partof the proceeds will go to the selected orphanageandbilletingoftheClassparasaHomecoming‘17.TheremainingearningswillformpartofourClassfund.Letusjoinourhandsinpromotingourprojectsparakahit papaano ung gastos natin for thenext alumni ay hindi masyadong mabigat parasaatinglahat Please be informed din mga Mistah that the deadline ng remittance to yourrespective marcher is on or before 01September2016(sana).Ticketdistributionay nasa respective marchers (PN-Tumanda;PAF-Vergara;PA-Uy).Pagneednyo ng additional contact nyo lang ako.For further inquiries on the tickets salesyoumaycallortext09991859208oryoumaysearchourFBpageatwww.facebook.com/pma2002incrafflebonanza for moredetails.SalamatandlongliveBanyuhay!!!

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Isang malugod na pagbati mga Mandarangan!!!

As a living cavalier, we justify ourexistence bymakingadifferencein every endeavor we choose to

takeandindischargingresponsibilitiesputuponus.Wefindwisdomfromtherichnessofourexperiences,wedrawcouragefromthosedear tousandwefindstrength toendure all odds from the values that forms our personality as a worthy cavalier, anexemplary citizen and an ever reliableMandarangan.Thatisatrademarkwecanall be proud of and solely relies on each oneofustouphold. “The class is as good as its members”- Mabix. Theclass is always confident thateach of its worthy members will rally behind any cause that is valuable for our family of Mandarangans as well as for the serviceofthisgreatcountry. Our last complete gathering was graduation day. Since then, the fate of

the class’ dynamism mostly relied upon those who have the opportunity to gather someandtirelesslydiscussanddothingsfor the betterment of us all. Having saidso,everyoneisencouragedtosupportallclass initiativeswholeheartedly inprayer,presence and participation whichever isapplicable and necessary. Kudos to theTuesdayGroup…

UPDATES:Mandarangan Summer Outing: We had our traditional summerouting last 16-17 April 2016 at Caliraya,Cavinti, Laguna and was a success. Theevent was sponsored by the Air Force Mandarangans and was made possible

thru the effort of every individualespecially those who attended theevent. It was aimed to give us a breakfrom our daily tasks and strengthen the camaraderie of the class and its family members. The activity was kicked off by a teetimefor thegolferswhileothersenjoyedthe amenities of the resort with theirfamilies. The ladies and brats went forswimming,slides,kayaking,jetski,ziplineandfishing.Thevarietyoffacilitiesofthevenue made the summer outing muchmore fun. ItwasattendedbyMarkRubywith his family, Mabix, Warren, Acong,BenjieCarag,Pablo,Wani,Rio,Gemiandfamily,PapaPaxandfamily,NickO,BongLanzandfamily,Galangandfamily,MyrvsGarandfamily,CioGar.Wemissedthosewhowerenotabletomakeit.Nexttime,Salitayolahatparamasmasayapalalo. The evening of the event was delighted by the presence of the 203rdInf Bde Band headed by Papa Pax (leadvocalist)withAcong(deputyleadvocalist)andBongLanz(vocalistleading/drummer/panggulominsan).Themandaranganshadthequalitytimetochatandlaughtogetheroncemore.Theeventwasconcludedbyalunchonthe17thofApril.Wewouldalsolike to thank Gino Isidro for joining this classactivity. Special gratitude is accorded to RioMallanaowhowastheactionmanbefore,duringandaftertheeventandsleptinsidehis car to accommodate everyone in the hotel. The Class also extends its utmostgratitude for the support accorded bythe 203rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd InfantryDivision,PAduringtheactivity.

Raffle Bonanza: A RaffleBonanza is being conductedby the class as one of the fund raising activityinordertocaterourrequirementsin terms of attire (members, ladies and

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brats), billeting, transportation, foodand other related activities for the 2018HostingofPMAAlumniHomecoming.Thisis among the activities of the class thatneedsthesupportofeachmember.

Mandarangan Ladies: The class is very happy for the support of the Mandarangan ladies in any manner and for sparing their dear husband’s time for this event. Several mistah wereaccompaniedbytheirdearwives(KatherineRuby,FlordelizaGemino,MarinellPaclibar,RoennaGargar,PetLanzar, JehanGalang)and brats. Napakaraming salamat forjoining.Mabuhaykayo!!!

WEDDING: AnotherMandarangantiedknotwitha woman he had chosen to accompany

PETFI Trustees are inducted; scholars take centerstage

–May 17, Basilio-June 28, Benjie –May3, Casey- Jun 29, Elmo Cotoy – Jun 27,Michelle – Feb 14, Warren – Mar 6, JayDegs–May25,DF–Jun3,CioGar–Jun17,GenJuji–Mar30,Tonjie–May21,Jau–Apr16,Lalas–Jun1,Lauron–Feb25,SpencerLo–Apr5,Mag1–Jun8,Malano–May7,Tsamartz–May15,Fritz–Apr21,JovertP–Jun21,RayotAl–Mar16,Tara–Jun20).Happybirthdaymgabossing!!! We have taken off well so far mgamistah, let us keep this momentum.Wherever we maybe, let us not forgetour brothers who will be around willing toextendtheirhandswhenweneedone.Ourpasthasdrawnourdestinytobehereforeachother.Staysafe,strongandhappy. Live long and soar proud Mandarangans!!! May the FORCE be with us!!!

for his lifetime. The Mandarangan classof2003extendsoursalutationstoDonnixBelandresforhisweddinglast14May2016held at MBEAB Chapel, Lapu-lapu City,Cebu.Maligayakamingmalamansawakasnahindika…………Mabuhaykabok!!! We welcome Leizel Belandres, thenewest member of the class. We arehappy to have you as a member of the Mandarangan family. Mabuhay angbagongKasal!!! Mandarangan Ladies……..takecharge!!! Yungibajan…kailannamankaya… BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We also join our mandaranganbrothers in thanking the Almighty for anotherfruitfulyearoftheir lives(Goofy-Jun 2, Acong & Basqui -Apr 28, Barela

PETFI Chairman Cav Rosalino A Alquiza ’55 and President Cav Jose C Lapus ‘65 present Certificates of PETFI Scholarship and Graduation to Ms. Trisha An Lyka J Ambal (left picture) and Ms. Margaret Concha, (right picture).

A number of parents and guardians of PMAAAI Educational Foundation, Inc.(PETFI)scholarshaveaspecialreason

to rejoice and be proud. Their childrenrecently graduated from courses they were

takinginvariouscolleges.Amongtherecentgraduates was a Magna Cum Laude of BS Psychology Course of St. Louis University,Ms.Margaret Concha, daughter of the lateMarvinMConcha’72.

The college graduates and the scholars for the coming school year made up of elementary,highschoolandcollegestudentswere presented to the PETFI Board of Trustees during the induction of officersandtrusteesattheDimalupigHall,AFPCOC,Camp Aguinaldo, Q.C. last 10 June 2016.GuestofHonorfortheoccasionwasActingCSAFP Cav Glorioso V Miranda ’83. Hewas represented by AFPTDCS Cav Salvador Melchor B Mison Jr ’84 who inducted thetrustees and officers of the Foundation.Duringtheoccasion,twocollegegraduates,Ms Margaret Concha and Ms Trisha Lyka J Ambal,BSAgribusinessManagementcoursegraduateofUPLosBaños, anddaughterofthelateCavAlexanderVAmbal’86,deliveredremarkstoinspiretheotherscholars.

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LAST CALLCAV EDGARDO Q ABESAMIS ’65 USMA

3 January 1943 – 17 March 2016 Last rank held: COL PA

CAV HEHERSON T LAYUGAN ‘9729 December 1973 – 3 April 2016

Last rank held: MAJ PA

Eulogy by Cav Miguel A Leonardo ‘65 President Class 1965

Eulogy by Cav Rex C Bolo ’97

We are gathered h e r e

tonight to pay tribute to Cavalier Edgardo Abesamis of the Philippine Military Academy Mulawin Class of 1965,anofficerand

a gentleman who rendered outstanding professional service with utmost competence, unrelenting dedication andunblemished integrity throughout his military, government and private sectorcareer. Tohisfamily,wifeSusan,childrenKay,Oscar,ReneandTina,andtheirrespectivefamilies, please accept my deepestcondolences for and in behalf of PMA MulawinClass1965. Ed,asheisfondlycalledbymembersoftheclass,graduatedfromWestPoint,theUnited StatesMilitary Academy in 1965.His first assignment was in Mindanao,thenthehomeoftheIVMilitaryArea/4thInfantry Division of the Philippine Army basedinCagayandeOroCity.Hisspecificunit was the 27th Battalion CombatTeambased inMalaybalay,Bukidnon.Hereported thereat in August 1965 wherehe joined a group of Class 65Mulawinsnamely Danny Olay, Emil de Leon, LitoTapia,WillyNicolasandmyself. Ed was quite impressed with the vastness of the land of his first militaryassignment. Allow me to quote him onhis observations and impressions of

“Life is i n d e e d colorful.

Many of us had it in various colors.Sonny had his own and I also had my own. And Sonny’slife was part of that color.

Many of us here had their own story to tell about Sonny. Let me share myportion. Though Sonny and I were mistahs in the Academy, my close encounter withSonny was when he was assigned here in HQsPhilippineArmy.Ihavefoundhimtobe almost the same character as I have — quiet,silenttypeandreserved.ButSonnywas an intellectual one. Heworks hard

Mindanao where he moved around for peacekeepingjobsandsupportmissions: “Those were exciting times for me;Mindanao in its vastness looked like a wideopenfrontieraswellasthat‘landofpromise’ to many Filipino migrants from aridandcoastallandsofthecountry.” Ed,however,willnotstaylonginthelandofpromisethatisMindanao.Afteratwoyearstintwith the27thBCT,hewassenttoalocalInfantryschool,thentotheSpecial Forces Group (Airborne) of thePhilippine Army. He will not complete ayear in the unit as he was again transferred to the Philippine Military Academy to teach MathematicsandSocialSciencesubjects.He also handled Military History classes beforehewassenttotheUniversityofthePhilippinesforgraduatestudiesfrom1969to1971. When Martial Law was declared,militaryofficerswere involved inbroaderroles in government including non military undertakings. Ed was assignedto the Development and Management Staff under the Office of the ExecutiveSecretary. His work assignments wereplain research, infrastructuremonitoring,project development, project financing,policy review and even speech writing.He remained in this office until itsreorganization in 1976 into what is nowthePresidentialManagementStaff. Edretiredfromactivemilitaryservicein 1981. He joined a private company,ICTSI. His stint with this company whichspecializesinseaportoperationsaffordedhim travels to countries like Vietnam,Argentina,Mexico,Brazil, Pakistan,Chinaand Indonesia. He retired from ICTSI inAugust2012. Ed’s retirement from ICTSI gave himmore time to spend with his Mulawinclassmates. And since we knew him tobe the efficient member that he is, he

was always given tasks in many and all class plans and activities, be it a minorormajor one. Ed contributed immenselyto the successful celebrationof thePMAMulawin Class 1965 Golden Jubilee inFortDelPilar,BaguioCityinFeblastyear2015.HewasamajorfactorinthetimelypublicationofthebesteverGoldenSword,thatofthePMAClassof1965!Thankyou,Ed,theclassisverygratefultoyou! Ed has a very strong attachmentwith the Philippine Military Academy and Peemayers.Allowmeagaintoquotehimastohisimpressions,regardsandesteemtoourAlmaMaterandCavaliers: “My association with the PhilippineMilitary Academy as an Institution hadbeen an important part of my professional development. Working in governmentwith Peemayers was both enjoyable and satisfying, each one contributinghis talents to a productive goal orientedteam. In retrospect,my professional andpersonalrelationshipwithPMAgraduateshas remained a major and enduring part ofmypersonallife!” And now, the time has come for usto render our last salute to a man for all seasons. To youEd,wewish youGodspeed as you go your way to meet the Lord,GodandGiverofLife.MayHegrantyou a new life yonder with a well deserved eternalpeace!

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andperformswellthetaskgiventohim. He is a person who takes you as you are—no ifs,nobuts. Healsocomes toyouasheis. One important thing that I will not forget from Sonny was the wime when I shared the Lord Jesus Christ to him. Isaw the true man in him that needs God’s comfort—dependenceonGod. Welostagoodmistah,theArmylostagoodofficer.”

For Sonny bywytflwr97

Thesunsetcomes,thedarkengulfs;

a sob of hurt grievesourhearts.

But in this coldwefindGod’slight

that every endisnotultimate.Wesleep,wediewith our last sighsbut life unbowed

we’ve lived so highto bless others

andfightforright.This is what it’s all about

—tohavelivedforadream,aloveandaGod.

CAV ORLANDO DV SORIANO ‘6225 January 1940 – 24 May 2016

Last rank held: LTGEN PA

Eulogy by Cav Lisandro C Abadia ‘62 President Class 1962

We are

gathered here tonight to pay tribute and pay our last respects to LtGen Orlando Soriano, to Orly aswe fondly call him,

a diehard member of Bravo Company,CCAFP,ofthePhilippineMilitaryAcademy,from Illustrious Class of 1962. Fromhumble beginnings from the province of Pangasinan,hecarvedasuccessfulcareerin the military and civilian government service,rosetobecometheCommandingGeneral of the Philippine Army and

Administrator of the National IrrigationService. Many of us here tonight know of his dailystrugglebecauseofhissufferingsandafflictions these past few days, months,and years. There is that constant tug ofwar in each of us to hang on him or to let go for his final destinationwithour Lordinheaven.Orly,likeallofusheretonight,has finally been called to depart to ourCommander-In-Chiefinheaven. I admire Orly for his loyalty and love for our PMA Class. If it was humanlypossible,with the full support ofMaura,heendeavoredtoattendourclassaffairs,or invite the class to his family affairs,like his birthday parties. Because of hismemory,allofusalwaysapproachedandhugged him and sometimes shouted ----Mista, si Bay ito. All of us gave him our smile, hoping that he still knew us andrespondedwithasmiletoo. As a cadet in PMA, I can claim acertain amount of affinity with Orly. InPMA,OrlyandIwerenotexactlymodelcadets,strugglingwithexcessdemerits,unimpressive to our Tactical Officers and finally graduating as Cadet Platoon Sergeants. WewerebothCommandingGeneralsof thePhilippineArmy,withathree star rank,withme finally retiringwith four star rank as Chief of Staff of theAFP.FromPlatoonSergeantsinPMAto rise and attain three star and four star ranks in the service, is short of amiracle, truly a gift from Godwho canmaketheimpossible.Webothstruggledtogetoutofourterribleaccent,bothofus coming from regions that is matigas ang dila. He a Pangalatok and yourstruly a bonafide Cebuano. Howwouldyou pronounce Web Belt? Orly wouldpronounce it “web boult” and I “wib bilt”. In the service, Orly and I did a slowclimb, punched our card in the lowerranks as Platoon Leaders and Company or BatteryCommanders, anddidour careercourses in the United States, in Infantryand Artillery Advance Courses and inthe CGSC at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,USA. He was ahead of me in getting aBrigadeCommand, thenheprogressivelycommanded a Division, SouthernCommand,andfinallythePhilippineArmy.

We are what we are, gifted by Godwithdifferentabilitiesandtalents.Ihaveclassmates in the class who might be more intellectually gifted than Orly butthey are way behind Orly in areas of hard work, perseverance, professionalism andleadership. If thingswere a bit different,andthemarbleswerethrowndifferently,Iam willing to serve under Orly in whatever capacity. Mistah, the class is proud of you, inyourservicetoGod,Country,andPeople.Wewillforevercherishthegoodmemoriesyouleftbehind. Farewell my fellow soldier, myclassmate, andmy dear friend. Preparefor us a place in heaven where you will be going. To Maura, Leika, and the othermembers of the family, in behalf ofPMA Class 1962, I extend our deepestcondolences.

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Upholding the values thatwe havelearned and keeping the good traditions alive strengthen our commitment to continuously serve our country and people. Over the course of our career,we learned to rely on our core values to guide us and to be our beacon in makingcriticaldecisions.Theseallowusto brave uncertainties and respond to difficultiesthatstandalongtheway.Wehave come to develop within ourselves a commitment-thinking culture that carries an“Ichooseto”mentality.Boldchoiceshave allowed generations of cavaliers to achievesuccesses,sometimeswritteninblood,inthehistoryofthecountry.Andwe have triumphed because “we stood ontheshouldersofgiants.”Weveneratethe commitments of those who came beforeus,sothatourowncommitmentswill also be honored by those who follow us. As our country pursues its path togreatness, peace and prosperity withthe new set of elected leaders at the helm, our unwavering commitment todoourdutytothebestofourability,notjust compliance, will help attain peaceand stability and sustain the efforts for nation-building.

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CAV MARIANO J DUMANCAS, JR ‘6030 October 1938 - 2 April 2016

Last rank held: VADM PN

CAV ERNESTO P CUTIYOG ’7916 January 1954 - 29 May 2016

Last rank held: BGEN PA

CAV LEOVIC R DIONEDA ’78Died: 18 April 2016

Last rank held: CPT PA

CAV HECTOR P DONGAIL ’9923 June 1977 - 16 April 2016

Last rank held: MAJ PA

CAV FREDERICK EMIL R TAPAWAN ’0325 July 1981 - 19 May 2016

Last rank held: LT PN

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