2026-2027 AAAIM INDUCTION AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONIES

The new Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of AIM, Inc. (AAAIM) was formally inducted on June 16, 2026, at the Asian Institute of Management. The ceremony was graced by AIM President and Dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, who served as the inducting officer. Former AAAIM Chair Ms. Ofelia Odilao-Bisnar (MBM 1988) hosted the event.

The following AIM alumni were sworn in as members of the AAAIM Board of Trustees for the 2026–2027 term:

Executive Committee:

Chairman: Felix Tiukinhoy Jr., MBM 1976

Vice Chairman: Debbie Namalata, MM 2002

Secretary: Joseph Ladip, MDM 2006

Asst. Secretary: Atty. Estrella Menchavez, EMBA 2012

Treasurer: Asuncion S. Aguilar, MBM 1986

Asst. Treasurer: Rowena Palmiery-Bayoneta, MBM 1992

Board of Trustees:

1. Conrad Dayrit III, MBM 1977

2. Ramoncito Fernandez, MBM 1981

3. María Montserrat Iturralde-Hamlin, MBM 1982

4. Allan John Tumbaga, MBM 1987

5. Angelo Gelano, MBM 1991

6. Richard Anthony Cruz, MBM 1997

7. Roden Rojo, MDM 1998 (Bicol Chapter)

8. Jose Reinzi Ramirez, MBM 2001

9. María Yolanda Sevilla, ME 2006

10. Jesse Divinagracia, MBA 2007

11. Anne Camille Vargas, EMBA 2016

12. Mark Czar Paulo Castano, MBA 2017

13. Stvenson George Tupas, MBA 2021

14. Jamie Mae Superable-Martin, MBA 2022

15. Versailles Tabanda, MIB 2021 (Rotary Club of AIM)

Also inducted were the AAAIM Committee Heads, signifying their commitment to serve the AIM alumni community and support the strategic priorities of the association.

The event also paid tribute to outgoing trustees who served in the 2025–2026 term for their dedication and service to the association.

Honorees included:

1. Serafin P. Tongco, MBM 1975

2. Mario J. Padilla, MBM 1976

3. Marcos Justino S. Hermoso, MBM 1980

4. Raymond R. Rodis, MBM 1990

5. Ramon C. Taniola, MM 1995

6. Emmanuel Calanog, MBM 1996

7. Felix Cicero C. Tiukinhoy, MBM 2000

8. Carlos Lorenzo L. Vega, MBA 2006

9. Luciano Frederick P. Puyod III, EMBA 2008 (Davao Chapter)

10. Bernard Nicolas E. Villamor, EMBA 2009 (Cebu Chapter)

11. Roberto A. Castañares Jr., MBA 2011

12. Raymond Mitchell P. Mendoza, MBA 2016

13. Paolo Luis T. Francisco, EMBA 2020

14. Jose Jesus L. Ramirez, MBA 2020

15. James Charles T. Que, MIB 2023

A special tribute was likewise given to the Class of 2006, led by Mr. Carlos Lorenzo Vega, MBA 2006, Chairman of the 2026 AIM Grand Alumni Homecoming.

The class was recognized for successfully organizing the Grand Alumni Homecoming held on March 7, 2026, at The Manila Hotel under the theme *Coming Home: Rekindle, Reconnect, Reimagine*. The event strengthened alumni connections and celebrated the shared legacy of the AIM community.

In his inspirational closing address, Chairman Felix Tiukinhoy Jr. shared: "As we begin this new chapter, I invite each one of you to walk with me once again—not as spectators, but as builders. Builders of unity. Builders of legacy. Builders of bridges. Let us move forward as ONE A-I-M ALUMNI. Let us grow the CIRCLE OF 5000 LEGACY and bring thousands of alumni and friends into one circle of purpose. Let us continue building strong bridges between our alumni and our beloved Asian Institute of Management. And let us remember that the true strength of AIM is not found in its buildings, its programs, or even its history. Its true strength is found in its people. In every AIM alumnus. In every AIM family. In every life transformed by AIM. Together, we are not merely preserving a legacy. Together, we are expanding it. Together, we are shaping the future. Together, we are ONE A-I-M ALUMNI. One Heart. One Legacy."

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Romualdo Murcia III (MBA 2004) of P&A Grant Thornton, Mr. Felix Cicero Tiukinhoy (MBM 2000) of Arthaland Corporation, and Mr. Ruperto Nicdao Jr. (MBM 1977) of MBC Media Group for their generous support to the Alumni Association of AIM, Inc. (AAAIM). Through their continued partnership and generosity, they have made meaningful contributions to the advancement of AAAIM’s initiatives and the enrichment of the AIM alumni community. We hope that other batches and fellow alumni will follow your leadership and example.

As AAAIM embarks on another year of growth and engagement, the association remains guided by its enduring spirit of unity and its rallying call: Padayon Ta: As One A-I-M Alumni.