Echoes Vol 29 No 13 Hilltop 02.23.18

23 FEBRUARY 2018

RICKY

Marikina Hilltop Fellowship in the home of Bobby and Madette Leung. Sitting
from left, Rotaract President Mark Kevin Roco, Bobby, Vik
Club Varua, Spouse Madette, Mon Fernandez. Standing from left,
23 February 2018 Mar Betic, Ed Lim, Alfred Tan, Dennis Fernandez, then Charlie
Bite, Great President Ricky Bautista, Chuck Manansala, and then
Rolly Suapengco, Serge Mendoza, Fred Lo, and Ghie Singian.

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ROTARY PLEDGE FOUR-WAY TEST

I do solemnly promise Of the things we think, say or do:
to help advance the object of Rotary, 1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
comply with the Constitution and 3. Will it build GOODWILL and
By-Laws of Rotary International and of
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
the Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop, 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
ever putting into practice
Rotary’s motto:
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of
worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s
occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business,
and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace
through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal

of service.

ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Rotarian, I will:

1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life.
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect.
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those

with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in
the world.
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.

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PROGRAM Meets Every 1st & 3rd Friday
7:30 PM
13th REGULAR MEETING Bobby Leung Boardroom,
Industrial Valley Subdivision,
23 February 2018 Marikina City

Call to Order Pres Ricky Bautista
Invocation Rene Reside
National Anthem Fred Lo
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Bobby Leung
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Ros Ramos
Recognition & Fining Moment Ghie Singian
Secretary’s Report Pres-Elect Charlie Bite
President’s Time Pres Ricky Bautista
Adjournment Pres Ricky Bautista

Night Chairman Mar Betic

INVOCATION

Will you please bow your head with me. Let us pray silently together,
each one of us, according to our individual beliefs. Let us offer thanks for
our food, blessings for one another. Let us be a source of hope for those
in need, and contentment for those who are lonely. Let us give gratitude
for our opportunity to serve Rotary. Let the feelings of love, kindness, and
a well directed, yet gentle spirit always be reflected in our actions. Amen.

Volume 29 ECHOES Issue No. 13

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor-in-Chief: CHUCK S. MANANSALA
Secretariat: ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON

Art, Layout & Design, Proofreading: ELLAINE JUSTINE BAGON
Copy Editor: CHUCK S. MANANSALA

Contributing Photographer MARK KEVIN ROCO

For contributions or inquiries, email us at [email protected]

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WHAT ROTARIANS DO

Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international
relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support
our peace efforts and end polio forever.

Promote peace Save mothers
and children

Fight disease Support
education

Provide clean Grow local
water, sanitation, economies
and hygiene

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE ACT

› We build lifelong relationships

› We honor our commitments

› We connect diverse perspectives

› We apply our leadership and expertise to

solve social issues

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Great President Enrico “Ricky” S. Bautista

Community Solar Lighting-up & Daycare/Library Refurbishment Project. A joint project of Rotary
Clubs of Marikina Hilltop and Rizal Mideast.

Rotarians from Rotary Clubs of Marikina Hilltop and Rizal Mideast distribute the 10 sets of solar
equipment to the residents of Barangay Apia.

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Great Rotarians with great accomplishments in Sitio Apia. Service Project Director Alfred Tan (in
pink) with Great Presidents Ricky Bautista of Marikina Hilltop (in white) and Noelissimo
Guerrero of Rizal Mideast (in blue) under the second streetlight installed that day.

A Happy Community, A Fulfilled Rotary Club. Rotary Clubs of Marikina Hilltop and Rizal
Mideast with the residents of Barangay Apia displaying the powerwalls for their home.

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Rotarians, members of the Rotary Community Corps, and the residents of Sitio Apia work hand
in hand in installing the solar streetlights in their community.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

Secretary/President Elect Charlie G. Bite

Since February is the month of love, let me share with you some interesting
quotes on the subject:

"The heart has reasons of its own which reason does not know."
-Justice Regalado, Philippine Supreme Court

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
-Charles Shultz

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone
deeply gives you courage." -Lao Tzu

"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your
own." -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." -Shakespeare

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for
ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." — Victor Hugo

"The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even
heard, but must be felt with the heart." — Helen Keller

"To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved,
that’s everything." — T. Tolis

“O pagsintang labis ang kapangyarihan,
Sampung mag-aama'y iyong nasasaklaw.
Pag pusok mo'y nasok nino man,
Hahamakin ang lahat, makamtam ka lamang.”

-- Francisco Balagtas

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EASY NOTES

Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala, Editor-In-Chief

New Study Reveals Sugar Doesn't Just Feed But Causes Cancer

(Excerpt from Research Reveals How Sugar CAUSES Cancer, 4 December 2017, By: Sayer Ji, Founder Greenmedinfo)

A groundbreaking new study, uncovered by a volunteer researcher at
Greenmedinfo–Jonathan Middleton–is the first of its kind to identify sugar,
not only as fuel source for an already existing cancer, but as a primary
driver in oncogenesis–i.e. the initiation of cancerous characteristics
(phenotype) within previously healthy cells.

Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation and titled, Increased
sugar uptake promotes oncogenesis via EPAC/RAP1 and O-GlcNAc
pathways, researchers addressed a common perception (or misperception)
in the cancer research community regarding sugar's relationship to cancer:
namely, "increased glycolysis [sugar based metabolism] is frequently
viewed as a consequence of oncogenic events that drive malignant cell
growth and survival."

Contrary to this conventional view, the new study "provide[s] evidence that
increased glycolytic activation itself can be an oncogenic event..." That is
to say, the activation of sugar-based metabolism in a cell – driven by both
the presence of increased quantities of glucose and the increase glucose
receptors on the cell membrane surface (i.e. "overexpression of a glucose
transporter") – drives cancer initiation.

Moreover, the study found that "Conversely, forced reduction of glucose
uptake by breast cancer cells led to phenotypic reversion." In other words,
interfering with sugar availability and uptake to the cell causes the cancer
cell to REVERSE towards its pre-cancer structure-function (phenotype).

What Are The Implications of This Research to the Diet?

What this new research indicates is that sugar – of which Americans
consume an astounding 160 lbs annually (imagine: 31 five-pound bags for
each of us!) – is one of the primary causes of metabolic cell changes in the
body consistent with the initiation and promotion of cancer. And, the
research indicates that removing it from the diet, and depriving the cells of
it, could REVERSE cancer.

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The Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop Fellowship Night hosted by Past President Bobby Leung at
their residence. From left, front row, Rotaract Great President Mark Kevin Rozo, Past President
Bobby Leung, Immediate Past President Vik Varua, Spouse Madette Leung, Past President Mon
Fernandez, Past President Mar Betic, Past President Ed Lim, Director Alfred Tan, Dennis
Fernandez, President Elect Charlie ite, Great President Ricky Bautista, Past President Chuck
Manansala, Rolly Suapengco, Past President Serge Mendoza, Past President Fred Lo, and Past
President Ghie Singian.

Hilltoppers enjoyed the sumptuous dinner prepared by Past President Bobby and Spouse
Madette Leung.

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Great President Mark Kevin Roco and Secretary Angelica De Vera of the Rotaract Club of
Marikina Hilltop attended the Pilipinas Rotaract Convention 2018 hosted by Rotaract Clubs of
District 3800 headed by District Rotaract Representative Arnold Christian Ocampo held at
Ciudad Christhia Resort, San Mateo, Rizal. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop
and Director Alfred Tan for sponsoring our Rotaractors to be part of #UmaangatTumatatak
PRoCon 2018.

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Great President Ricky Bautista at the Interclub Meeting of Zone 4. Vol. 29 No. 13
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Dr. Wilfredo Tierra, Medicolegal Officer 4, Chief of Staff Forensic Medicine, National Bureau of
Investigation, the guest speaker of Zone 4 Interclub Meeting last February 7, 2018.

Hilltoppers present at Zone 4 Interclub Meeting. From left Past President Mon Fernandez,
President Elect Charlie Bite, Immediate Past President Vik Varua, and Past President Doy Reyes.

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Our best wishes to the newly wed couple: Rotarian and Barangay Capta

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ain Fernando Mira and lovely spouse Mabelle Simbillo, 17 February 2018

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The newly weds, Kapitan Pandot and Mabelle Mira. Vol. 29 No. 13

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The Hilltoppers and Spouses who witnessed the exchange of vows of Rotarian/ Kapitan Pandot
And Spouse Mabelle Mira together with Congressman Bayani Fernando.

The new generation
bridal car….

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Upcoming Events

 Apr 8-9 DISCON, Solaire Grand Ballroom

 Apr 21-22 DISTAS, Taal Vista Hotel,

Tagaytay City

 Jun 16 Awarding, Handover and
Anniversary (AHA) Night

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Charter Date: 16 June 1988 Club No. 25498

Club of Marikina Hilltop

PRESIDENT’S LEAGUE

1988-89 Francisco Guanzon  Put Life into Rotary—Your Life
1989-90
1990-91 Meynard Carreon Enjoy Rotary
1991-92
1992-93 Jose “Joey” R. Cabungcal Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm
1993-94
1994-95 Rosel “Ros” F. Ramos Look Beyond Yourself
1995-96
1996-97 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao Real Happiness is Helping Others
1997-98 Jose “Pepe” B. Layug  Believe In What You Do, Do What You Believe In
1998-99 Godofredo “Godo“ S. Catarroja  Be A Friend
1999-00
2000-01 Melvin “Mel” R. Romano Act with Integrity, Service with Love, Work for Peace
2001-02
2002-03 Tadeo “Tady” M. Palma Build the Future with Action and Vision
2003-04
2004-05 Renato “Rene” R. Reside Show Rotary Cares
2005-06
2006-07 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla Follow Your Rotary Dreams
2007-08
2008-09 Venerando “Benjie” G. Catarroja Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity
2009-10
2010-11 Mariano “Mar” B. Betic Create Awareness and Take Action
2011-12
2012-13 Jaime “Jimmy” S. Santos Mankind is Our Business
2013-14
2014-15 Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo Sow the Seeds of Love
2015-16
2016-17 Godofredo “Cas” G. Catarroja Lend A Hand

Walter “Wally” C. Caancan Celebrate Rotary

Ramon “Ghie” G. Singian Service Above Self

Apollo “Polo” A. Barredo Lead The Way

Robert “Bobby” A. Leung Rotary Shares

Ramonito “Mon” P. Fernandez Make Dreams Real

Rodolfo “Doy” B. Reyes The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu Building Communities, Bridging Continents

Eduardo “Eddie” P. Lim Reach Within To Embrace Humanity

Sergio “Serge” D. Mendoza, Jr Peace Through Service

Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala Engage Rotary, Change Lives
Mario D. Legaspi  Light Up Rotary

Rodolfo “Rudy” C. Garcia Be A Gift To The World

Viktor “Vik” R. Varua Rotary Changing Humanity

ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

1988-89 Francisco M. Clemente 2006-07 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla
1989-90
1990-91 Rodrigo “Rod” C. Dayoan 2007-08 Alexander “Alex” M. Cruz
1991-92
1994-95 Melvin “Mel” R. Romano 2008-09 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao

1998-99 Rudini “Rudi” J. Villaver 2009-10 Celso “Cel” C. Montalla
1999-00
2002-03 Walter “Wally” C. Caancan 2010-11 Francis Elmer C. Gamiao
2003-04
2004-05 Venerando “Benjie” G. Catarroja 2011-12 Dennis Francis Fernandez

2005-06 Tadeo “Tady” M. Palma Sergio “Serge” D. Mendoza, Jr

19 Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo 2012-13 Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala

Renato “Rene” R. Reside Dennis Francis Fernandez

Neil R. Lina Rodolfo “Doy” B. Reyes

Rosel “Ros” F. Ramos 2013-14 Viktor “Vik” R. Varua

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu 2014-15 Viktor “Vik” R. Varua

Alfredo “Fred” L. Lo 2015-16 Carlos “Chuck” S. Manansala

Mariano “Mar” B. Betic 2016-17 Enrico “Ricky” S. Bautista

Laurencito “Cito” R. Tiu

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Club of Marikina Hilltop THE GREAT TEAM
RY 2017-2018

Enrico S. Bautista Apollo A. Barredo Charlie G. Bite Mariano B. Betic
President Treasurer
Vice President Secretary/Pres. Elect

Rene R. Reside Rosel F. Ramos Fernando F. Mira IPP Viktor R. Varua
Club Trainer Auditor Sgt.-at-Arms Ex-Officio

Rodolfo C. Garcia Charlie G. Bite Celso C. Montalla Chuck S. Manansala
Club Administration Membership Rotary Foundation Public Relations

IPP Viktor R. Varua Alfred L. Tan Alfredo L. Lo Jaime S. Santos
New Generations Service Projects Ways and Means Projects and Events

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COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Constitution and By Laws Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Attendance Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Rodolfo C. Garcia, Director Fellowship Jaime S. Santos
Sports Eduardo P. Lim
Past President Awards Carlos S. Manansala

MEMBERSHIP Recruitment Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Charlie G. Bite, Director Orientation/Training Renato R. Reside
Membership Retention Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Pres. Enrico S. Bautista
Classification

ROTARY FOUNDATION TRF Contribution/EREY Celso C Montalla
Global/District Grants Celso C Montalla
Celso C. Montalla, Director
Rotaract/Interact Organizing Manolette Santiago
Past President Rotaract President Mark Kevin I. Roco
NEW GENERATIONS
Peace & Conflict Resolution Carlos S. Manansala
Viktor R. Varua, Director Health and Sanitation Dennis Fernandez

Immediate Past President Maternal and Child Health Serge D. Mendoza
SERVICE PROJECTS Disease Prevention & Treatment Alfred L. Tan
Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Alfred L. Tan, Director Basic Education and Literacy Fernando F. Mira
Disaster Preparedness Manolette Santiago

Economic & Community Dev.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Echoes Carlos S. Manansala
Social Media Rodney J. Managat
Carlos S. Manansala, Director Print Media Carlos S. Manansala

Past President

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS DISTAS, DISCON Pres. Enrico S. Bautista
Club AHA, Induction Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Jaime S. Santos, Director
Palarotary and Bowling Eduardo P. Lim
Past President Apo-Lo 15 Ramon S. Singian
Alfredo L. Lo
WAYS and MEANS RI Convention Pres-Elect Charlie G. Bite,
Alfredo L. Lo, Director Club Assembly, Christmas, Spouses
Past President
Valentine’s & Outing
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Donations Celso C Montalla
Mariano B. Betic
Ads Solicitations Mariano B. Betic
Fundraising
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Club of Marikina Hilltop THE GREAT SPOUSES
ASSOCIATION
RY 2017-2018

Anne Bautista Madette Leung Nadia Bite Malou Betic
President Vice President Secretary/Pres. Elect Treasurer

Evelyn Reside Maura Ramos Mabelle Simbillo Mayleen Varua
Trainer Auditor Sgt.-at-Arms Ex-Officio

Cecille Garcia Nadia Bite Meg Montalla Lui Manansala
Club Administration Membership Rotary Foundation Public Relations

Mayleen Varua Marielle Tan Lu Lo Glo Santos
New Generations Service Projects Ways and Means Projects and Events

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ROSTER & ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR FEBRUARY 2018

NAME TRF SPOUSE 02 21 CLASSIFICATION
1 Polo Barredo PHF+1
2 Ricky Bautista n.a Anne  Memorial Park Management
3 Mar Betic PHF Malou
4 Charlie Bite n.a Nadia  Cement Distribution
5 Efren Estrada PHF+1 Nida
6 Dennis Fernandez PHF Chi-Chi  Accounting (CPA, Private Practice)
7 Mon P. Fernandez PHF Cely
8 Rudy C. Garcia PHF Cecille  Law—General Practice
9 Bobby Leung PHF Madette
10 Eddie Lim PHF Arlene  Real Estate Development
11 Fred Lo PHF+1 Lou
12 Rodney Managat PHF Eloi  Orthopedic Surgery
13 Chuck S. Manansala PHF Lui
14 Serge Mendoza PHF Sharon  Auto Maintenance and Repainting
15 Pandot Mira PHF
16 Celso Montalla* MD-L2 Meg  Government Service

 Commercial Leasing

 Medical Laboratory Services

 General Plastic Surgery

 Funeral Services

 Corporate Training & Public Relations

 Property Management

 Refrigerator & HVAC Specialist

 Food Ingredients Distribution

17 Doy Reyes PHF Adelle MU Public Transport Service
18 RJ Rizada PHF Mae  Pro Basketball Player / Entrepreneur
19 Jerome Salinas n.a Maricar  Travel & Tours
20 Olet Santiago n.a Evangeline Architecture
21 Ghie Singian PHF Rosette  Engineering-Electrical Installation
22 Rolly Suapengco n.a Midarly  Obstetrics and Gynecology
23 Alfred Tan n.a Marielle  Neurosurgery
24 Mon Timoteo PHF+1 Ritchie Electrical Power Distribution
25 Cito Tiu PHF+8 Tessie  General Contractor—Vertical
26 Vik Varua PHF Mayleen  Business Outsourced Services




*Benefactor TOTAL 16
MEMBERS WITH EXCUSED ABSENCES

27 Joey R. Cabungcal PHF+1 Letty (R85) Handicraft Exporting

28 Tady M. Palma PHF+2 Lita (R85) Local Government Service

29 Ros F. Ramos PHF Maura (R85) Non - Life Insurance
30 Rene R. Reside PHF+1 Evelyn (R85) Public Accountant
31 Jimmy A. Santos PHF Glo (R85) Commercial Fishing

TOTAL 16

HONORARY MEMBERS PHF Aida
32 Alex Cruz
33 Elmer Gamiao PHF Mellie
34 Bembol Hiteroza
35 Vic Javier Baby Vol. 29 No. 13
36 Elmo Ortiz-Luis Laura

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ATTENDANCE REPORT

"When the club meeting comes around, I do not have to decide whether to attend or not, for that has
already been decided for me. It has been one of the obligations I accepted when I joined Rotary."

Month of February 2018 02 21

Members Present 15

Members Absent 11

Members with Make-up (A) 1

Members Excused Who Attended (B) 0

Members Present + A + B 16

TOTAL number of Members 31 31

Less Members with Excused Absences 55

Attendance Base 26 26

% of Attendance 62%

Birthdays & Anniversaries...

February 9 Maricar Salinas February 20 Eloisa Tan
February 10 Adelle Reyes Arlene Lim
February 16 Midarly Suapengco

February Fred and Lu Lo

PROGRAM FOR NEXT MEETING Rotary Club of Marikina Hilltop

Call to Order Pres. Ricky Bautista MAKE-UP CARD
Invocation Olet Santiago
_________________________________________________
National Anthem Rene Reside Name of Rotarian
Rotary Pledge/4-Way Test Celso Montalla
Intro: Visiting Rotarians/Guests Bobby Leung __________________________________________________
Recognition: Fining Moments Alfred Tan Home Club
Secretary’s Report PE Charlie Bite
President’s Time Pres. Ricky Bautista
Other Matters Anyone
Adjournment Pres. Ricky Bautista

Night Chairman FELLOWSHIP __________________________________________________
Secretary/President-Elect Charlie G. Bite
Serge Mendoza
Date:

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BITELAW

PRACTICAL. PERSONAL.

(0917) 970-9054 (02) 668-7992
[email protected]

3/F (Suite 301) 1823 FMSG Bldg. E. Mr. Eduardo Lim PP GHIE SINGIAN
Rodriguez Sr. Ave. cor. New York St.,
President and CEO COMPLIMENTS OF

Rtn. Alfred &
Marielle Tan

Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila Dr. Arlene Lim
Call: 6543678 0917-527-5363 Medical Administrator

MAYLEEN VARUA MAYLEEN VARUA

0916 793-0838 0916 793-0838

[email protected]

COMPLIMENTS OF 1991 1992

Past President PAST PRESIDENT ROS RAMOS &
SPOUSE MAURA
Mar Betic

& Family

Compliments of

Great President
Ricky Bautista and

Spouse Anne

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General Contractor - AAA#32737
[email protected]

Lot 3 Block 11, Laguna International Industrial Park
Barangay Mamplasan, Biñan City, Laguna
(02) 584-4705/4737 (049) 502-2968/3336
Telefax No. (02)584-4520

Civil Works General Fabrication Machining

QUALITY AND INNOVATION Vol. 29 No. 13

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

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