Dr. Mariano Ridon

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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