The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA celebrated its 30th Anniversary last June 1, 2024 with a fabulous celebration which coincided with its 15th Biennial Inaugural Gala. Ball Chairman, Dr. Marilou Dichoso, was installed as USTMAASC’s Board Chairman for 2024-2025.
This is Dr. Dichoso’s 3rd term in leading the Alumni Association. The other officers includes Dr.
Roberto Ang as Vice Chairman, Dr. Ma. Brenda Holdgado as Secretary and Dr. Myrna Puzon as Treasurer. Other Board Members are Dr. Chester Mojica, Dr. Jose Regullano, Dr. Edwin Yu, Dr. Lana Galicia, Dr. Virna Paje, Dr. Jimmy Chanbonpin and Dr. Manuel Atienza (not in attendance).
Vice Consul Ralph Jacob Viloria represented the Philippine Consulate and presided over the oath taking.
The event was attended by prominent leaders of various Medical Associations such as PMASC, UERM MAASC, UPMASA SoCal as well as distinguished community and business leaders: Gerry
Palon, Ellen Samson, Trinity Foliente, Dr. Jim Sanchez and Cora Oriel, from Asian Journal, the event’s Media Sponsor.
For the first time, 9 new Life Members were presented during the ball. One of the highlights of the evening was the Jubilarian celebration wherein the celebrants received Jubilarian medals.
Lecturers of the various webinars were given Certificates of Recognition by the CA State Assembly. It was truly a momentous occasion, celebrating 30 illustrious years of service to its alma mater, UST Medicine, and a formidable force to its medical alumni in Southern California.
