2023-2024 AAAIM INDUCTION AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONIES

The new Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of AIM, Philippine Chapter (AAAIM) were inducted into office last August 02, 2023, at the SGV Hall of the AIM Conference Center. The program for the evening had AIM President and Dean, Dr. Jikyeong Kang as the Inducting Officer. Former Chairperson, Ms. Ofel Odilao-Bisnar, MBM 1988 hosted the event.

Inducted into office were the following alumni who will serve as the AAAIM Board of Trustees for 2023-2024: Felix O. Tiukinhoy Jr., MBM 1976 (Chairman); Roberto C. Benares, MBM 1979 (Vice Chairman); Cesar Jose C. Jesena, MBM 1988 (Secretary); Romualdo V. Murcia III, MBA 2004 (Asst. Secretary); Teodoro R. Villanueva, MBM 1973 (Treasurer)and Gary A. Grey, MBM 1974 (Asst. Treasurer) forming the Executive Committee.

Followed by Abul Khayr Amalon M. Alonto II, MBA 2009; Paolo Luigi H. Balinas, MBA 2014; Paulo Adrian H. Cruz, MBA 2013; Jose Eduardo B. Custodio, MBM 1994

Fulgencio B. Estrella III, MBA 2010/EMDRCM 2020; Rene M. Fortuno, MDM 1999; Luciano Frederick P. Puyod, EMBA 2007; Rene Jose C. Quiroz, MBM 2003; Jed Antonio Reyes- Cuerva, MBA 2015; Cesar C. Santos, MBM 1984; Marcus Leslie R. Suntay, MBA 2005; Kristine P. Kwan, MBA 2018; Melissa Lourdes T. Ladip, MDM 2004; Roxsanee B. Tutor, MBA 2019; Rosanna A. Urdaneta, MDM 1998 and Gregorio Antonio J. Atienza, MBM 1983.

Immediate Past chairman, Conrado M. Dayrit, MBM 1977 will be continuing his duties with the association as ex-officio. He thanked the Board of Trustees for their voluntary support for the benefit of the AIM Alumni community. He said "As I pass the torch of leadership to my successor, I am confident and assured that AAAIM is in good and capable hands and will continue to build on the legacy of camaraderie and mutual supports that had been developed over the years. I am grateful and thankful for the honor of serving as the AAAIM Chairman and look forward to seeing the Association reach greater heights in the years to come.". He also turned over the AIM Alumni flag symbolizing authority to Incoming Chairman, Felix Tiukinhoy, Jr. MBM 1976.

AAAIM presented Mr. Dayrit with a surprise traditional gift in gratitude of his services for the association.

In gratitude to the AAAIM 2022-2023 Trustees, the AAAIM honored Emilia A. Braganza, MBM 1972;Nestor P. Dolina, MBM 1978; Ralph Joseph A. Cabrera, MBM 1982; Asuncion S. Aguilar, MBM 1986; Emmanuel M. Calanog, MBM 1996; Augustus Caesar B. Esmeralda, MM 1997/ EMDRCM 2020; Fr. Tito Soquiño, MDM 1999; Jesse V. Divinagracia Jr. , MBA 2007; Prudente S. Parcia, MDM 2008; Carlo Jae de los Santos, MBA 2017 and Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr., MBM 1977 with tokens of appreciation for their precious time, wise counsel, and generous presence in the activities of the alumni association.

The Classes of 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 were also given recognition for organizing this year’s Homecoming at the Manila Polo Club, Moving as One Strength in Unity, Power In Diversity.

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Class of MBM 2003 and Mr. Ruperto Nicdao Jr. with Manila Broadcasting Company for their generous support to the Alumni Association of AIM, Inc. (AAAIM). We hope that other batches and fellow alumni will follow your leadership and example.

During the ceremony, AAAIM and the Bayan Family of Foundations (BFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Bayan Family of Foundations was formerly known as Bayan Academy, and was started by an outstanding AIM alumnus, a Triple A Awardee and former AIM Dean, the late Dr. Eduardo A. Morato Jr., MBM 1972. His successor as Chairman and CEO is another distinguished alumni, faculty and Triple A awardee, Prof. Jay Bernardo, MBM 1993, and the son of the late Prof. Jun Bernardo. BFF’s intellectual capital and the leadership capabilities of our AIM Alumni network, especially our chapters will advance the shared cause of social entrepreneurship and development in our country.

In his closing remarks, Incoming Chairman, Mr. Felix Tiukinhoy Jr., MBM 1976 said “ I vowed to ensure a fruitful and meaningful year for the alumni network. I thought that the theme for this term is “PANAGHIUSA, BRIDGING ALUMNI, IGNITING SUCCESS. Panaghiusa, is a Visayan term meaning, UNITY. I chose this word as I see and feel the need to unite, connect and reconnect with other alumni and work together. Networking after all, is primary to being an AIM Alumnus.

Our AAAIM will thus focus on the strategic business of "alumni friend-raising". I firmly believe in the value of AAAIM as a pool of engaged professionals in the service of its alumni association and community. Nothing beats the power of kindness and selflessness. Every act of service magnifies the essence of life. The truest purpose of our existence is found in the moments we uplift, support, and inspire those around us. As we extend a helping hand, we discover the joy of making a difference. This is what an AIM ALUMNI stands for."

The event was graced by the presence of Triple A Awardees: Mr. Ruperto Nicdao Jr., MBM 1977, Prof. Jay Bernardo, MBM 1993 and Ms. Sandy Romualdez-Prieto, MDM 1994. AAAIM past chairmen: Benny Araw, MBM 1973, Teddy Villanueva, MBM 1973, Alex Tanwangco, MBM 1973, Lito Yabut, MBM 1979, Mike Macatangay, EMBA 2006 and Corazon Jimenez, MDM 2002.

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