The new Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of AIM, Inc. (AAAIM)-Philippine Chapter was formally inducted on November 27, 2024, at the AIM Conference Center’s Function Rooms 1-4. Ms. Ofelia Odilao-Bisnar, MBM 1988, former AAAIM Chairperson, served as the inducting officer, while former trustee Ms. Afrecita Nieva, MDP 2014, hosted the event.
The following alumni were inducted as the AAAIM Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 term:
Executive Committee:
Roberto C. Benares, MBM 1979 (Chairman)
Ernest O. Villareal, MBM 1975 (Vice Chairman)
Romualdo V. Murcia III, MBA 2004 (Secretary)
Ramon D. Taniola, MM 1995 (Assistant Secretary)
Gary A. Grey, MBM 1974 (Treasurer)
Felix Cicero C. Tiukinhoy, MBM 2000 (Assistant Treasurer)
Board of Trustees:
Jesus Alfonso Z. Carpio, MDM 2003
Roberto A. Castanares, MBA 2011
Jose Eduardo B. Custodio, MBM 1994
Fulgencio B. Estrella III, MBA 2010 / EMDRCM 2020
Rene M. Fortuno, MDM 1999
Paolo Luis T. Francisco, EMBA 2020
Marcos Justino S. Hermoso, MBM 1980
Luciano Frederick P. Puyod III, EMBA 2008
Raymond Mitchell P. Mendoza, MBA 2016
Mario J. Padilla, MBM 1976
Jose Jesus L. Ramirez, MBA 2020
Jed Antonio Reyes-Cuerva, MBA 2015
Raymond R. Rodis, MBM 1990
Cesar C. Santos, MBM 1984
Marcus Leslie R. Suntay, MBA 2005
Carlos Lorenzo L. Vega, MBA 2006
Bernard N. Villamor, EMBA 2009
Immediate Past Chairman Felix "Boy" Tiukinhoy Jr. will continue his service to the association as ex-officio. In his message, he expressed his gratitude for the trust, support, and camaraderie extended to him during his tenure as Chairman. He passed the torch to incoming Chairman Roberto G. Benares, MBM 1979, and encouraged the alumni to offer the same unwavering support to the new leadership. Mr. Tiukinhoy also ceremoniously handed over the AIM Alumni flag, symbolizing the transfer of authority to Mr. Benares.
In recognition of his contributions, AAAIM presented Mr. Tiukinhoy with a traditional gift of gratitude.
AAAIM also honored the Trustees who served during the 2023-2024 term with tokens of appreciation for their time, guidance, and support in advancing the alumni association's activities. Those honored included:
Teodoro R. Villanueva, MBM 1973
Gregorio Antonio J. Atienza, MBM 1983
Cesar Jose C. Jesena, MBM 1988
Rene Jose C. Quiroz, MBM 2003
Melissa Lourdes T. Ladip, MDM 2004
Abul Khayr M. Alonto, MBA 2009
Paulo Adrian H. Cruz, MBA 2013
Paolo Luigi H. Balinas, MBA 2014
Kristine P. Kwan, MBA 2018
Roxsanee B. Tutor, MBA 2019
The Class of MBA 2004, led by Homecoming Chairman Romualdo V. Murcia III, MBA 2004, was also recognized for organizing this year’s Homecoming, themed *PANAGHIUSA* (Unity): United in Building Tomorrow—Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Unity, held at the Gallio Events Hall in Aseana City, Paranaque.
In his closing remarks, Incoming Chairman Roberto C. Benares, MBM 1979, outlined key priorities for the term, including increasing alumni engagement and strengthening ties with AIM. Planned initiatives include golf tournaments, the annual homecoming, and efforts to support AIM’s recruitment through roadshows, alumni chapter collaborations, and partnerships with local government units (LGUs) on the CVIF-DLP project, as part of the association's CSR initiatives.
The event was honored by the presence of former AAAIM Chairpersons Ofelia Odilao-Bisnar, MBM 1988, Rowena Palmiery Bayoneta, MBM 1992 and Corazon T. Jimenez, MDM 2002.
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