2025-2026 AAAIM INDUCTION AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONIES
- Anna Alegre
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The new Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of AIM, Inc. (AAAIM)—Philippine Chapter was formally inducted on July 3, 2025, at the Arthaland Century Pacific Tower in Bonifacio Global City. The ceremony was graced by AIM President and Dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, who served as the inducting officer. Former AAAIM Trustee Mr. Cesar Jose Jesena (MBM 1988) hosted the event.
The following AIM alumni were sworn in as members of the AAAIM Board of Trustees for the 2025–2026 term:
Executive Committee:
Felix O. Tiukinhoy Jr., MBM 1976—Chairman
Asuncion S. Aguilar, MBM 1986—Vice Chairman
Ramon C. Taniola, MM 1995—Secretary
Anne Camille C. Vargas, EMBA 2016—Assistant Secretary
Mario J. Padilla, MBM 1976—Treasurer
Stvenson George T. Tupas, MBA 2021—Assistant Treasurer
Board of Trustees:
Serafin P. Tongco, MBM 1975
Marcos Justino S. Hermoso, MBM 1980
Ramoncito Fernandez, MBM 1981
Raymond R. Rodis, MBM 1990
Angelo Gelano, MBM 1991
Emmanuel Calanog, MBM 1996
Roden A. Rojo, MDM 1998 (Bicol Chapter)
Felix Cicero C. Tiukinhoy, MBM 2000
Jose Reinzi Ramirez, MBM 2001
Carlos Lorenzo L. Vega, MBA 2006
Maria Yolanda Sevilla, ME 2006
Joseph Ladip, MDM 2006
Luciano Frederick P. Puyod III, EMBA 2008 (Davao Chapter)
Bernard N. Villamor, EMBA 2009 (Cebu Chapter)
Roberto A. Castanares, MBA 2011
Raymond Mitchell P. Mendoza, MBA 2016
Paolo Luis T. Francisco, EMBA 2020
Jose Jesus L. Ramirez, MBA 2020
James Charles T. Que, MIB 2023 (Rotary Club of AIM)
Immediate Past Chairman Roberto “Bobby” Benares will continue to serve the association as ex officio. In his message, Mr. Benares expressed heartfelt gratitude for the trust, collaboration, and friendship shared with him during his term.
He formally passed the torch to incoming Chairman Felix O. Tiukinhoy Jr., MBM 1976, and urged the alumni community to extend the same unwavering support to the new leadership. As a symbolic gesture of transition, he handed over the AIM Alumni flag to Mr. Tiukinhoy. In appreciation of his dedicated service, AAAIM presented him with a token of gratitude.
The event also paid tribute to outgoing Trustees who served in the 2024–2025 term for their dedication and service to the Association.
Honorees included:
Gary Grey, MBM 1974
Ernest O. Villareal, MBM 1975
Cesar C. Santos, MBM 1984
Jose Eduardo B. Custodio, MBM 1994
Rene M. Fortuno, MDM 1999
Jesus Alfonso Z. Carpio, MDM 2003
Romualdo V. Murcia III, MBA 2004
Marcus Leslie R. Suntay, MBA 2005
Fulgencio B. Estrella III, MBA 2010 & EMDRCM 2020
Jed Antonio Reyes-Cuerva, MBA 2015
Special recognition was also given to the Class of MBA 2005, led by Homecoming Chair Marcus Leslie Suntay, for organizing the memorable 2025 AIM Grand Alumni Homecoming under the theme "A Night to Remember—A Future to Build”, held at Le Pavillon Event Hall, Pasay City.
In his inspirational closing address, Incoming Chairman Felix Tiukinhoy Jr. shared: "This renewed mandate is not just a continuation—it is a commitment. A commitment to deepen the journey we began during my first term. Today, I invite all of you to take the next bold step with us, under our new banner theme: SULONG AIM ALUMNI (Advance Alumni: Together in Strength, Freedom, and Purpose). This is more than a slogan—it’s a call to action. It builds upon the unity we have forged, while ushering in a new era of purpose and global collaboration. Through SULONG, we affirm that in movement, there is progress; in unity, there is power; and in collective action, there is transformation. We honor our past, but we will not be limited by it. Together, we will write new stories—of alumni uplifting one another, driving impact, and demonstrating the strength and soul of the AIM spirit. Let’s move forward—together. Let’s SULONG—with vision, courage, and compassion.”
With this inspiring message, AAAIM embarks on a new chapter of empowerment, engagement, and progress—anchored in tradition, yet boldly moving forward.
We sincerely thank Arthaland Corporation for generously providing the venue and Chef Nikko Roa of Apartment 1B for the special food arrangement. Your contributions helped make this event truly meaningful.
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