2021 UPAAA GRC Souvenir Journal

University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Diego County

Founded in 1983

We are proud to honor UPAAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees of San Diego County

EXECUTIVE BOARD ESTELA C. MATRIANO, PHD AURORA SORIANO CUDAL, D.HUM.HC LOLITA DIÑOSO CARTER, PHD 
2021-22 BS Education ‘53 BS Education‘52, CPH ‘58 BS Education ‘51

President Raquel Lalo Sabas 2003 Distinguished Alumna 2003 Distinguished Alumna in 2005 Distinguished Alumna in
Vice President Belle Limoge in Education Community Service Community Service

Secretary Mariel Songco MARY ROSE PERALTA, MS
Treasurer Ador Colmenar BA ‘87 cl, MS ‘91

Auditor Rita Andrews 2015 Distinguished Alumna
PRO Rizza Rodriguez in Leadership in Education
Business Manager RJ Duco
Immediate Past President BENITO S. BAUTISTA
BS Business Economics ‘81
Joe Garbanzos 2021 Distinguished Alumnus in
Film Making & Promotion
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE OFELIA V. DIRIGE, DR.PH RUFINO ROQUE 
Founding President, 1983 BS Nutrition BS Agriculture ‘58 of Filipino Cinema
Juanita Francisco Caccam, PhD 2007 Special Recognition
1989 Edith Collado Galvan 2005 Distinguished Alumna
1991 Conrad Bautista in Public Health JUANITA FRANCISCO CACCAM, PHD
1993 Susan Delos Santos BS Chemistry ‘56
1995 Dina Barros Ellorin JUANITA SANTOS NACU, EDD
1997 Estela Mercado Garcia Grad in Nursing ‘67, BS Nursing ‘68 2019 Distinguished Alumna in
1999 Ma. Cristina Torres Colmenar Biochemistry & Community
2001 Aurora Soriano Cudal 2017 Special Service Award
2003 Juanita Santos Nacu, EdD Service
2007 Florfina Santiago Arce
2011 Zenaida Estoque Ply
2013 Rita Buencamino Andrews

2017 Joe Garbanzos
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2021 UPAA in America, Inc. Grand Reunion & Convention

We are pleased to convey our best wishes to all and congratulations for the enthusiastic and
able leadership of President Daisy M. Rodriguez, the Board members and the GRC organizers
(under the leadership of Ethel Rubio.) We salute the UPAAA, Inc. officers for continuing the aca-
demic, professional, and cultural traditions of our Alma Mater. You make us all proud.

With high aspirations and expectations for the incoming 2022 UPAAA, Inc. set of new officers,
we congratulate you all. Likewise, we celebrate with you in this UPAAA, Inc. GRC and beyond!

Golden Jubilarians

ROMULO FLORES AQUINO
UP Class of 1972, BS Hygiene, cum laude
Faculty & Professorial Lecturer of Depart-
ment of Environmental and Occupational
Health, 1972-1984, 2013-2018.
WHO Fellow, MS/Ph.D. 1976-1982,
University of Michigan
Laboratory Director, Tetra Tech Inc.
Water Quality Director, NYC Dept of Envi-
ronmental Protection

NECITAS MANERE AQUINO
UP Class of 1971, BS Hygiene
Clinical Lab Analyst, UM Clinical Research
Center, 1978-1986
Environmental Lab Analyst,
City of Ann Arbor Water and Wastewater
Treatment Plant, 1986-2011

Hiking in Batad and Banaue, Mountain Province
February, 2018

Family celebration in Saguaro Lake Ranch, Arizona
October, 2017





Congratulations to the Ruby Jubilarians of UPVHS X Batch 78".

Congratulations to all my fellow board
members for bagging the

2021 Distinguished Service Award for
an Alumni Chapter on its 40th year of

foundation!



Looking forward to serving our
organization and the community

through our collective effort.



The UP Spirit Lives On!

Racquel Lalo "Kellie" Sabas

PRO, 2015-2021
President, UPAA San Diego County

MABUHAY!
PADAYON!

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Congrats to UPAAA, Inc. Officers and Board!

Greetings from~
Sid Dela Cruz, BSBA '68, UP Diliman
2009 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee in Business Admin
& Evelyn Doliente-Dela Cruz BSBA '68, UP Diliman

Congratulations to UPAAA, Inc. and UPAA Nevada on the Success of
the First Virtual UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention, 2021

Greetings in U.P. Spirit,
Juanita Francisco Caccam, PhD

UPAAA, Inc. Board Member 2020-’21

2019 UPAAA Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
for Biochemistry & Community Service
Juanita Francisco Caccam, PhD
B.S. Chemistry, U.P. 1956

PhD in Biochemistry, Duquesne University, 1964.



Congratulations and Best Wishes
to the UPAAA officers in their--
1st Virtual Grand Reunion and Convention
& Warm Greetings to the Jubilarians

From,
Phoebe Cabotaje Andes
BSN 56 UP, Ph.D, MA, RN

Greetings to Phoebe Cabotaje Andes, BSN 56, UP
Recipient of the 2021 UPAA (Diliman)
Lifetime Distinguished Award,
and author of
'' From Sweet Potatoes to French Fries:
a Filipino Nurses Odyssey”

From
Florentino Romero, DVM, UP, 61
Edwin and Sheila, Kate, Aviel Patricia
and Darren Phillips, Aris, Shaun and Melody

Photo of UP President Danilo Concepcion, wife, Atty. Gaby Roldan-Concepcion
and UPAAA Board Member, Joe Santos

2017 UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention, New Jersey



Congratulations to UPAAA, Inc. on the success
of the virtual 21st UPAAA Grand Reunion & Convention
Thanks to UPAAN for being an awesome Co-Host…
“The U.P. Spirit Lives On..”

Greetings from the Purugganan-Barros Family

At UP Mindanao 2018

Remembering our dearly departed—May they Rest in Peace. 

Parents -

Dina B. Ellorin, REHS (ret) - BS Food Technology ’68 UP, UPHS’63 Santos Biares Barros, BS Mechanical Eng' g.'38, UP
Carmencita P. Barros, RN, GN ’66, BSN, ’70 UP
Carmelita B. Lopez, MD, Psychiatrist - BS Pre-Med ’68, MD ‘72b, UP Nicolasa Purugganan Barros, LLB ’38 Phil Law School
Benita B. Murrel, Ph.D., UP Asso. Prof. (ret), BSE ’71, MA Teaching ‘75, UP
Antonia P. Barros, Chief, Archives, Phil. Senate (ret) BS Education ‘73 UP Brother & Sister-In-Law -
Cecilia B. Presbitero, DMD, UERM
Valentino “Sonny” Barros – BFA ’75, BS Architecture ’83 UP

Sonia Dipasupil Barros, LLB ’83 UP Law

Brother-in-Law Son

Jade A. Presbitero, MD, UERM Abram B. Elloirn

Congratulations to my sister Myrna Magalit Escalona
Daisy Magalit Rodriguez, Numancia, Aklan
current president of the
UPAA in America, for a job We wish all UP alumni
well done. Your passion is a meaningful virtual
service and it shows in your gathering. Congratula-
accomplishments. tions to our aunt Daisy
Magalit Rodriguez for
“Use your God-given gifts to her successful term as
serve others.” – Anonymous president of the UPAA
in America. We are so
Austin and Gemma Organo proud of you.
Los Angeles, California

Congratulations to my sister Daisy Magalit Rodriguez, current president of the UPAA in
America, for her successful term. The organization was awarded the Most Distinguished
Service Award by the UP Alumni Association in Diliman under her watch. That speaks vol-
umes! We are so proud of you. “Malayong lupain, amin man marating

Di rin magbabago ang damdamin.”

It was my education as a Geology student at UP that in-
stilled in me the love of nature, passion for adventure,
photography and travel, and curiosity for things. Those

lessons will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Cheerie Tirazona Magalit
B.S. Geology’83

The Grand Canyon

Frank Nguyen, Cheerie Magalit, Daisy
Rodriguez, Fr. Joe Relente in Yosemite.

Wishing you all,UP alumni, a
memorable Grand Reunion and Con-
vention. May you always be in the
forefront of the change for good as
graduates of this premier institution
have always been known for.
My special greetings to Daisy
Magalit Rodriguez, for her out-
standing service as president of
UPAA in America.
Connie Pineda
Tracy, Califoruia

To my beloved fellow alumni,
greetings from the other side of
the globe. May we always carry
the torch of our Alma Mater and
be the light that helps vanquish
the darkness wherever we may be.

Mary Margaret Pineda
Adeyemo

Ptretoria, South Africa

Greetings to all UP
alumni all over the
world. May you re-
new your bonds
with fellow grads in
your virtual Grand
Reunion and Con-
vention.

Romy and Myrna
Pulmano

Tracy, California

Greetings from Mrs. Magdalena Camota and Virginia C.
Leano from Tracy, California

Congratulations to the UPAA in America for a successful
Grand Reunion and Convention. Kudos to out friend,
Daisy Magalit Rodriguez, for her fruitful term as presi-
dent of UPAAA.
Ramon and Riza Runas
Tracy, California

Greetings to all to the officers and members of the UP Alum-
ni Association in America. May your Grand Reunion and
Conference be a resounding success.
The Abala Family in Tracy, California

Dr. Donel Abala, MD
Shirlyn R. Abala
Michael
Marzen

Shirlyn R. Abala

Pharmacist/
Proprietor
Abala Pharmacy
550 West Eaton Ave.,
Suite B
Tracy, California 95376

Greetings to the
UPAA in America
from the dela Cruz
Family in Tracy,
California.

Dr. Manuel dela Cruz
Mrs. Lucy dela Cruz
Ysabelle dela Cruz
Special greetings
from Dr. Elpidio dela
Cruz, Alumnus, UP
School of Medicine,
from Bacarra, Ilocos
Norte

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Greetings to the UP Alumni Association in America for a successful
Grand Reunion and Convention. Congratulations to Daisy Magalit Rodri-
guez, friend of the Filipino American Association of Tracy, California, for
your many accomplishments as president of
UPAAA.
Remy Cantos, FAAT President

Congratulations to my
friend, Daisy Magalit
Rodriguez, for her very
successful term as president
of the UP Alumni
Association in America.
I am so proud of you.

Wishing you success in your
upcoming Grand Reunion
and Convention. Good
luck on your future endeav-
ours.
Mommy Luz Fontecha
Tracy, California



Congratulations to my dearest son, Marlu Cicero Jalocon Reyes, on his grad-
uation from the University of the Pacific in Stockton with combined degrees
of Bachelors and Masters in Accountancy. We are so proud of you. Dream
big and reach for the stars, son.

Greetings also to our kababayan, Mrs. Daisy Magalit Rodriguez, current
president of the UPAA in America. Congratulations on your successful
term. You have raised the bar and we are so proud of your accomplishments.

Fely Motus Jalocon, Cyrus Reyes, Marlu and Maria Luisa
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Congratulations

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Team!

Best wishes,

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Biomedical Scientist
BS Pharmacy'67; MLS, ASCP '69
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CONGRATULATIONS
University of the Philippines Alumni Association

of America, Inc. (UPAAA)

21st Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC)

First Virtual (2021)
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to you All!

Judy and I extend our best wishes for a productive and festive
homecoming. This GRC is another opportunity to re-dedicate

our role in promoting our Alma Mater as the flagship
of higher education in the Philippines.

Quirico S. Samonte, Ph.D.

Congratulations to UPAAA, Inc. and UPAA in Nevada
On the Success of the First Virtual UPAAA Grand Reunion & Convention

Greetings from Nathaniel L. Tablante, DVM
2017 UPAAA Distinguished Alumnus in Public Health Service

Dr. Nathaniel L. Tablante (DVM UP ‘76) is a Professor and Extension Poultry
Veterinarian at the University of Maryland campus of the Virginia-Maryland College
of Veterinary Medicine in College Park, Maryland. He has spent a large part of his
career as a field veterinarian in the Philippines, Canada, and the United States and

has more than 30 years of experience in poultry health management,
epidemiology, and biosecurity.

Congratulations to the organizers of
this special biennial event in UPAAA, Inc!

RICARDO (RICKY) PUNZALAN, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information
University of Michigan, School of Information

Ph.D. in Information, 2013
University of Michigan School of Information
Master of Library and Information Science, 2005

Bachelor of Library Science, 2000
University of the Philippines, Diliman
School of Library and Information Studies