Alumni Update July 18 – 24, 2022
Members of the Silliman University Alumni Association New York-New Jersey (SUAANYNJ) chapter and SUACONA officers, with Silliman University Board of Trustees Chair, Mr. Ricardo A. Balbido, Jr. and SU President, Dr. Betty Cernol McCann.
Tipon Silliman 2022, a Silliman University Alumni Council of North America (SUACONA) bi-annual alumni gathering, brought together over 300 Sillimanians to Boston, Massachusetts, last July 7-10, 2022. The venue of the gathering was the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, a boutique-style Harborside hotel with breathtaking views of the beautiful city skyline. SU Board of Trustees Chair Ricardo A. Balbido, Jr. and Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU President, were guest speakers at the alumni gathering.
During the Tipon Gala Night, SUACONA presented checks representing support to various projects in SU. Chair Balibido and President McCann received the following checks: Library Elevator Project $39,000; Sampaguita Cottage Renovation $26,000; and the yearly contribution for Environmental Projects $2,500.
Additionally, SU Alumni Association of Southern California (SUAASC) gave $5,000 to their existing scholarship fund; SUAA New York-New Jersey chapter gave $3,000.00 also for scholarships. Ellafe Kiamco Colkroft also gave $1,500 plus a yearly pledge of the same amount for general scholarship.
SUACONA officers present a $26,000.00 check to SU President Betty Cernol McCann and BOT Chair Mr. Ricardo A. Balbido, Jr. for the Sampaguita Cottage Renovation Project.
The four-day alumni gathering included a welcome dinner, early morning harbor walks, morning devotions, a general assembly, continuing education lectures, a parade of alumni chapters, a memorial service for departed alumni, and a gala dinner and dance. The alumni gathering culminated with a Sunday service.
Members of the Silliman University Alumni Association of Southern California (SUAASC) gave a dazzling presentation during the Tipon Talent Night, with a wonderful chorale introduction, a short skit by Ruth Atega Decker and Joel Aspilla Gamo, to the highly entertaining dance number led by talented singer/dancer Quennie Navarro. The dance number was choreographed by SUAASC Past President, Jessie Mario Duran.
The newly elected SUACONA officers are: Chair – Faith Manigsaca Duran; Vice Chair – Jose Mari Jonathan T. Antonio; Secretary – Monina Bartoces; Treasurer – Laarni Gularek; Auditor – Louella Dolar-Perrin; and PIO: Cecile Duyongco.
The next Tipon will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in 2024, with an option for a cruise.
SUACONA officers with outgoing Chair, Dr. Evangeline Bravo-Majares.
Members of the Silliman Association of New England (SANE), the alumni chapter host for Tipon 2022 Boston, with President Betty Cernol McCann, SU Board of Trustees Chair, Ricardo A. Balbido, Jr. and Trustee Evangeline Bravo-Majares, overseas alumni representative.
(L-R) Janette Baloyo-Abella, Ema Parcon-Sullivan, Blanche Dipaling-Wysopal, OSA Dr. Nella Fe Pineda-Marcon, Jacqueline Piñero-Kempis, Lady Hope Poculan-Robillos and Eppielyn Ebarle-Villegas, celebrating at Tipon Boston their 45th year reunion – High School Class 1977.
Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee (OSA), Miguel C. Braganza II, with the New York-New Jersey alumni chapter dancers.
IN MEMORIAM
Ronie B. Sechong (BSCE 1974) on October 25, 2020; Jonathan T. Serion (HS 1973) on April 17, 2021; Antonio, Sr. S. Ramas Uypitiching (HS 1950, LLB 1960) on June 3, 2021; Joji Dulalas (HS 1973 FS) on August 14, 2021; Peter C. Arada (HS 1973) on August 15, 2021; Abely M. Jimiera (BS Chem 1955) on August 28, 2021; Phil Peralta (HS 1971 FS) on September 17, 2021; Licerio T. Napao (MA ED 1985); Warmina Ruita – Llamera (BBA 1962, Elem 1954) on September 20, 2021; Roger J. Lim (AB 1962) on September 21, 2021; Arnold C. Arrieta (AB 1968, LLB 1970 FS) on September 22, 2021; Glenn B. Palubon (AB 1977, LLB 1983) on September 26, 2021; Eduardo F. Arevalo (HS 1979 FS) on October 1, 2021; Isagani C. Villanueva (AB 1974, LLB 1978) on October 8, 2021; Clarissa Ascaño – Flores (BBA 1951) on October 10, 2021; Purita O. Parreño (BTH 1966) on October 11, 2021; Epifania E. Liberal, Jr. (HS 1954, AA 1956, LLB 1960) on October 16, 2021; Daphne Tupas – Dela Peña (BSN FS) on October 23, 2021; Maycybel Alforo – Sahi (LLB 1976) on October 24, 2021; J. Kim O. Batula (BSA 1996) on October 29, 2021; Dinah Tapia- Merto (HS 1967) on November 1, 2021; Alfredo T. Descuatan (HS 1992, Elem 1988 BS Accy 1996) on November 4, 2021; Emmanuel Dela Plaza Katada (BS Gen Sci 1980) on November 12, 2021; Luz Sobong – Porter (BSN 1958, OSA 1976) on November 17, 2021; Isias Q. Ablir (BBA 1976) on November 28, 2021; Alex Sy (Sy, Chin KOC) (HS 1958, BSEE 1962 FS) on November 30, 2021; Victoria V. Vargas (HS 1961, Pre Med 1962) on December 6, 2021; Samuel M. Briones (AB Anthro – Socio 1965 MA Anthro 1969) on December 8, 2021; Josette Liza T. Escarda (HS 1975, BBA Mgt 1981) on December 9, 2021; Homer C. Maturan (HS 1979, BBA 1983, Elem 1968) on December 10, 2021; Angel M. Carloto (HS 1952, AA 1954, LLB 1958) on January 5, 2022; Samuel K. Tan (BBA 1955 FS) on January 6, 2022; Farrah Mae Barot – Sagarbarria (AB Pol Sci 2013) on January 11, 2022; Claudita “Girlie” Arquiza – Aves (HS 1962, AB 1966) on January 15, 2022; Lemuel L. Raterta (HS 1972, BS Psych 1979) on January 23, 2022; Mercedes Miraflor – Barcelon (HS 1970, BS Psych 1973) on February 2, 2022; Cheryl Navarro – Labang (BSN 1979) on February 8, 2022; Nilda Te – Ang (BBA 1984) on February 10, 2022; Nichols M. Adaza (HS 1969) on February 11, 2022; Samaon L. Bangcas (BTH 1964, AB Anthro 1984) on February 11, 2021; Ruby Leah Ordinario – Agnir (HS 1953, MA 1970) on February 21, 2022; Noel S. Valente (HS 1963) on February 24, 2022; Antonio P. Villamor (AA Pre Law 1953, OSA 2012) on February 26, 2022; Benjamin D. Legada (BS Pre Med 1970, OSA 2020) on March 6, 2022; Cristino V. Pinili (HS 1947, LLB 1951) on March 15, 2022; Arnesa T. Arbolado (HS 1972) on March 18, 2022; Carolina Flores – Ferrolino (BSE HE 1955) on March 21, 2022; Milagros Jane Tugade – Nepomuceno (BSE HE 1974) on March 30, 2022; Ricardo A. Alejado (AB 1973 FS) on April 18, 2022; David A. Sobrepeña (AA 1950 FS) on April 18, 2022; Solomon G. Apostol (Pre Med 1966) on May 2, 2022; Agustin A. Pulido (HS 1949, BS Chem 1953, OSA 1971, 11th SU President 1996-2006) on May 7, 2022; Jose M. Tangon (HS 1971) on May 9, 2022; Leida Celia Banogon – Tan (HS 1974) on May 12, 2022; Michael T. Documento, Sr. (BTH 1963 FS) on May 23, 2022; Apolinaria Casel Hiponia (BCED 1955) on May 27, 2022; Grace Magdamo – Teoxon (AB 1963) on June 6, 2022; Osmundo O. Elviña (BS Chem 1961) on June 7, 2022; Chona G. Bollos (HS 1975 BSGS 1979, BBA 1983) on June 11, 2022; Rhian V. Ragpa (Grade IV/Elem 2022) June 16, 2022; Willem J.P. Simarmata (MA Educ. 1990) on June 17, 2022; Romeo G. Gilpo (BSE 1964) on June 26, 2022; Florencio S. Barron (AA 1959, LLB 1962) on June 28, 2022; War II M. Torrevillas (AB 1966) on June 29, 2022; Reuben R. Canoy (AA 1949) on July 5, 2022; Remedios Gargantiel – Gaudiel (HS 1938, BSE HE 1949) on July 6, 2022; Ernesto P. Parreño (BA Music 1963) on July 16, 2022; Maribel Subteniente – Glazier (BSN 2021) on July 16, 2022; and Eulogia P. Tubio (BS Chem 1960) on July 18, 2022.
