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CPUAAI holds testimonial banquet in honor of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones

By Keziah G. Huelar

Atty. Rex Muzones presents the medallion of Order of National Artist to Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees, Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona, Dean, CPU College of Law and Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs. The Muzones family has decided to donate the National Artist medallion and some of the original works of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones to Central Philippine University.

Recognizing the contributions of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones not only to Philippine literature but also to the prestige of the University, the Central Philippine University Alumni Association Inc. held a testimonial banquet in his honor at Conference Room 2, 4th Floor, Henry Luce III Library, on February 26, 2019.

The opening prayer was led by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications.

On behalf of Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, President, CPUAAI, Atty. Joshua C. Alim, Councilor, City of Iloilo, gave the welcome remarks. In his message, Atty. Alim highlighted Atty. Muzones as a public servant and an advocate of Ilonggo culture: “Atty. Muzones was a public servant, he was councilor of Iloilo City from 1963 to 1971. That’s why after he died on August 17, 1992, the City Government in 2002 issued Ordinance No. 00-121 in September of 2000 to recognize him as one of the outstanding Ilonggos.”

Atty. Rex Muzones shares his recollections of his father, Atty. Ramon Muzones, National Artist for Literature.

Sharing her insights on why Atty. Muzones was given the distinction of the Order of National Artist for Literature, Dr. Cecilia Locsin-Nava talked about the life, love, and works of Atty. Muzones and his deep appreciation for the Hiligaynon language: “Iloilo waited for 20 years before it could get one of its own [National Artist], and this was Ramon Muzones in 2018.”

After which, Atty. Rex Muzones, son of Atty. Muzones and an alumnus of the CPU Elementary School, talked about his recollections of his father. Atty. Rex remembered his father as a man humor, zest, and passion.

As a writer, legal practitioner, and advocate of Hiligaynon, Atty. Muzones was a man of great depth and appreciation, especially of his own native tongue: “My father and I were brothers. There are many stories to tell about him. [He] has come a long way and the award should rest with CPU where he earned his law degree.”

Atty. Rex Muzones and his wife, Gloria Muzones together with CPU officials.

CPU awarded a posthumous citation to Atty. Ramon L. Muzones. It was presented by Atty. Joshua C. Alim; Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees; Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona, Dean, CPU College of Law; and Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, CPU Vice President for Academic Affairs.

In response, Atty. Rex Muzones thanked the CPU Administration and the CPUAAI for honoring and preserving the legacy of his father. The Muzones family has decided to donate the National Artist medallion and some of the original works of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones to Central Philippine University.

Engr. Vitini Edhard Idemne then led the singing of the Alma Mater Song. It was followed by the closing prayer led by Engr. Rey Balogo, Trustee, CPUAAI.

CPU BS Nursing Batch 1969 tours Iloilo, Antique during 50th Anniversary

By Nestle G. Taala

Rekindling friendships – Batch 1969 celebrates the Central Spirit by re-exploring Panay.

The CPU BS Nursing batch 1969 saw more of Iloilo province and Antique as they celebrated their golden anniversary on February 7-12, 2019.

The group started with a mini program at the Knowledge for Development Center, Henry Luce III Library. They then visited the College of Nursing at the Loreto D. Tupaz Buiding and the Iloilo Mission Hospital (IMH) where they had their lunch together with Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, IMH Administrator.

On February 8, CPU BSN batch 1969 sailed to Tambaliza, Concepcion, Iloilo. The batch enjoyed the view, the beach, and a table full of seafood during lunch time. The feast was prepared by their classmate, Erlinda V. Arlos.

Fun in the sun – CPU BS Nursing Batch 1969 explores Iloilo and Antique during their batch reunion.

The batch experienced a more fellowship in Dingle, Iloilo on February 9. The event was hosted by Mr. Ramilo and Mrs. Zenaida Tadeo at their residence. On February 10, they headed to Mrs. Zenaida K. Tubianosa’s home in Antique where they commemorated four classmates who had gone on ahead of them. The night was then filled with entertainment through the song and dance numbers presented by the Cultural Group of Antique.

On the last day of their reunion, some witnessed the dedication service for the College of Nursing Virtual Simulation Laboratory and Learning Resource Center while others proceeded to Pavia, Iloilo for a lunch fellowship hosted by Mrs. Delia G. Daus.

In an interview, Mrs. Angel Robles, one of the organizers of the said event, shared that they chose this kind of itinerary “because it’s very simple and we don’t have to do a lot of work. We don’t need to dress up.”

To Lydia Robles, reunions “[are] the time for you [and your classmates] to meet again, to reminisce happy memories, and, sometimes, to share each other’s experienc