Dr. Mariano Ridon

2008 SJSAA '57 Philippine Reunion Hosts

A Tribute To Our SJS 2008 Philippine Reunion Batch 57 Hosts
SJS’s 60th Year Grand Alumni Homecoming Part I

Dr. Mariano Ridon And Family

Mariano Ridon, M.D. ,(Batch 57), was born on August 19, 1941, in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He completed his primary education, graduated as first Honor, at Tapinac Elementary School in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines. His secondary education was completed at St. Joseph School, Olongapo City, Zambales in 1957, graduated as valedictorian. Collegiate education was at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, graduated with a degree of Doctor Of Medcine in 1965 with specialties in OB-Gynecology as well as Family Medicine.

After his schooling, he had a very active life in his career and in several civic organizations, obtaining honor recognitions and awards namely:

* Most Outstanding President Physician - Phil. Medical Association, Olongapo City Medical Society 1979-1981
* Most Outstanding Olongapeno Fiesta Chairman 1986
* Most Outstanding Hospital Director - UST Medical Alumni Association - during 1990 UST Grand Alumni
Homecoming
* Most Outstanding President and Chapter - Philippine Hospital Association - Olongapo and Zambales Council
1993, 1994. 1995
* Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)
* Top Ten Nominees in Medicine 1996
* Dept. of Education - National Category - Ulirang Ama - Ulirang Pamilya 1997 Award
* Chairman - SJS Grand Alumni Homecoming - 1998 - 50th Year Anniversary

He has been the owner and Medical Director of St. Jude Family Hospital in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines since obtaining his medical degree up to the present time. He also has been the President of Judimar Enterprises.

He is married to Judith Pantaleon Gonzalez of Castillejos, Zambales, with whom he has seven children (2 boys and 5 girls), all are SJS alumni. His children are:

Maricel G. Ridon, M. D.
Meredith G. Ridon-Rodriguez, R. N.
Madeline G. Ridon-Tolentino, M. D.
Mariane G. Ridon-Barredo, Hospital Administration Masters Degree
Marion G. Ridon, M. D.
Maricar G. Ridon, B. S, in Physiotherapy
Reynante G. Ridon (deceased)

Sons-in-law:
Dino R. Rodriguez - Pol. Science Degree
Marvin M. Tolentino, M. D. (ENT)

Grandsons: Maron and Paulo

Crisanta Legaspi named Finance undersecretary

Crisanta Legaspi, deputy privatization officer of the Privatization Management Office, has been named as the new Finance Undersecretary for Privatization, replacing John Sevilla who resigned last Sept. 30.

Department of Finance (DOF) officials said Malacañang has handed down Legaspi’s appointment papers although Finance Secretary Margarito Teves has yet to make an official announcement on the matter.

Teves and other ranking Finance officials were unavailable for comment yesterday as they were at the House of Representatives for the marathon debates on the budget for 2008.

Sources at the DOF said Legaspi’s experience in the privatization of state-owned assets, gave her an edge over two other prospective candidates for the position.

Legaspi is not new to the government, having served as Director IV of the DOF’s Privatization Management Office, since the time of former Finance Secretary Jose Isidro Camacho.

Legaspi is deputy privatization officer for Marketing of the PMO, which is the lead agency in the government’s privatization program. The PMO is an attached agency of the Finance department.

Privatization of state-owned assets is considered a crucial part in the government’s efforts to generate revenues. This year, the DOF is eyeing to raise P70 billion from the privatization of state assets this year and roughly P35 billion next year.

By Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star) Published October 09, 2007

Crisanta Legaspi is from SJS Class of 1969.

She is the SJSAA President from 2000-2005

SJS Batch 82 Silver Jubilee Reunion

SJS Batch 82 Silver Jubilee Reunion

16 - 18 March 2007

UPCOMING EVENTS of SJS Alumni

DECEMBER 15, 2007
you are all cordially invited to SJS Alumni Christmas Party on the evening of December 15 at SJS social hall. its a potluck party so please coordinate with your batchmate regarding your food and drinks (no alcohol), sagot na namin entertainment. its also your chance to have your photo taken and alumni ID released on the spot.

DECEMBER 29, 2007
SULYAP Batch '77 Reunion at YMCA Olongapo City
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sulyap77/

DECEMBER 29, 2007
would like to inform you about our fundraising event
SJS Batch '89 is sponsoring a bingo bonanza on December 29, 2007 at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse in Olongapo City. The proceeds of this event will be used for our 20th year reunion, so let us all support this event. You may purchase tickets for your family, friends and relatives in the Philippines. The ticket price is 100.00 PHP only. The jackpot (in a blackout major game) is 50,000.00 PHP! For more details, please call Rizza Gonzales at 63-927-922-6552 or send an email to rcute16@yahoo.com . full details is available on our yahoo group website and hoping for your support.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tropang_gapo/

Post upcoming events of your batch in the shoutbox, in our guestbook, email sjs.olongapo@gmail.com or text 0919-245-2677 so we can disseminate it widely in our webring. Posting it here can achieve a ripple effect since our members can in-turn pass on the information.

Birthdays, wedding, anniversaries, passing of family members, or anything worth celebrating or informing friends and acquintances are welcome here.

Salamisim 78

SJS Salamisim '78 Reunion at OceanView, Olongapo City

Kita-Kits ng SJS Batch '89

Kita-Kits ng SJS Batch '89 - May 19, 2007

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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

SAINT JOSEPH'S SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OLONGAPO CITY, PHILIPPINES
"TRANSCENDING 60 YEARS"

ANNOUNCEMENT

THE SCREENING AND SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING ALUMNI OF SAINT JOSEPH'S SCHOOL IS

COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING ALUMNI:

1. PROVINCIAL PROSECUTOR JOY P. BAYONA
2. ATTY. JOSEFINA E. BUENO
3. DR. BERNIE FABIAN
4. ATTY. ZOSIMO MENDOZA
5. PROSECUTOR ROEL G. SAMONTE
6. DR. SERAFIN TORGA
7. JEN BELARMINO


FOR QUESTIONS, INQUIRIES, AND DETAILS PLEASE CALL 0920-927-0103 / 0919-647-9552 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITES
www.sjs.olongapo-subic.com or email sjs.olongapo@gmail.com

SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE - OLONGAPO INC.
60th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
SAINT JOSEPH'S SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

DAY 1
MARCH 12, 2008
(WEDNESDAY)

VENUE:
SJC QUADRANGLE

ACTIVITIES:
Registration
Field Demonstration
Balik Eskwela

DAY 2
MARCH 13, 2008
(THURSDAY)

VENUE:
SJC QUADRANGLE
SBMA Tourist Spot

ACTIVITIES:
Dental & Medical Mission
Outreach Program in morning
Tour at SBMA in afternoon
Cultural Night

DAY 3
MARCH 14, 2008
(FRIDAY)

VENUE:
SJC Quadrangle
(A.M. - P.M.)

ACTIVITIES:
Mini sports Fest
Events: Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Laro ng Lahi & Parlor Games

DAY 4
MARCH 15, 2008
(SATURDAY)

VENUE:
St. Joseph Parish Church
SJC Quadrangle

ACTIVITIES:
Holy Mass
Motorcade
Alumni Night

DAY 5
MARCH 16, 2008
(SUNDAY)

VENUE:
Guerrero's Place
(Tentative)

ACTIVITIES:
Family Day
(Whole Day)
Hermana Night
(Parish Council)

DAY 6
MARCH 17, 2008
(MONDAY)

VENUE:
Anne Raquel's Resort
(Tentative)

ACTIVITIES:
Culminating Night
(Formal)
Outstanding Alumni
Awards Night Jubilarean
Attendees Awards

GENERAL ASSEMBLY EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 5:00 P.M. @ AVR ROOM OF ST JOSEPH COLLEGE
Mobile Nos.: 0919 - 647 - 9552 / 0917 - 436 - 5998
TeleFax No.: (047) 223 - 3693

E-mail: sjs.olongapo@gmail.com