Dr. Eric Sta. Maria Talens Φ1981

by Mark Jason Dela Cruz Milan Φ2013 Just like many personalities in the lime light, Dr. Eric Sta. Maria Talens Φ1981 also started with his genuine desire to help; until his desire grew to a vision to make an impact in the society.    The Portrait of the Good Samaritan hangs on the wall of his office. Every time…

Dr. Mark Anthony Gingco Marinas Φ1998

by Jose Carlo Marcellana Artiaga Φ2010 Dr. Mark Anthony Gingco Mariñas Φ1998, now a renowned surgeon in Dipolog City, entered the Venerable Fold in 1998 and graduated from the College of Medicine in 2003.  He was a renaissance man of sorts – a man of vastly diverse interests and talents. He was an ardent sportsman since…

Dr. Felipe Aquino Estrella, Jr. Φ1950

by Julian Que Arguilla Φ2013  Doctors, professors, government and university officials gathered last June 16, 2014 at the PGH Social Hall to partake in the Launching of Brod Felipe Estrella’s Memoir, PGH Post- EDSA 1986-1994: A Journey with the Lord, The Dr. Felipe Estrella Story. The occasion was graced by no less than Brod Chancellor Manuel Agulto,…

Dr. Nestor Silayan Bautista Φ1950

by Julian Que Arguilla Φ2013 At first glance, one wouldn’t think of Dr. Nestor Bautista as an academician. His coiffed hair, military-like demeanour, and tall stature make him look too fashionable for the part. His artistic prowess is evident in the paintings he hangs and the musical instruments he proudly keeps in his residence.  At 80,…

Dr. Benjamin Dimaano Adapon Φ1953

by Jose Carlo Marcellana Artiaga Φ2010 Through the introduction of the CT scan, MRI and neuroradiology to the Philippines, Dr. Benjamin Dimaano Adapon Φ1953 has paved the way to the modernization of healthcare delivery in the country.  The Computerized Imaging Institute in Makati Medical Center is where he reads his plates and sees his patients. This…