Great Fathers I Know

June has always been tagged as a bridal month or a wedding month. More to that, this month celebrates a great moment for fathers – be they called Dad, Papa, Tatay, Itay, Ama, or Dadz as what my own Sophia calls me.

Yes, Father’s Day is a special me to honor all the fathers who have given life to their children and uncondi onally love them and their

Dr. Chris “Doc” Sorongon is no ordinary licensed professional. His community contribution of being a civic leader as a Rotarian has brought him miles of service contributions to the deserving unfortunate brothers in society. Chris is a father of three children and he always finds time to bond with them. partners in life.

In this column, let me honor some of the fathers who are rich in love for their children whom they have raised well the way a father should. These dads are much loved by their family and even by their closest friends and associates.

Happy Father’s Day! Cheers!/WDJ

Raymund “Mund” H. Javellana is said to have been a businessman in his early married years until the properties of the parents were shared among his siblings. Luck came his way as the family property where a former mansion remained to stand and is today known to millions of tourists as THE RUINS in Talisay City, Negros Occidental fell into his possession. With such property not known to him if it would earn him a fortune for tourists to appreciate or otherwise, he and spouse Yves, shared muscles of efforts to promote the place until it became a worldwide heritage landmark. He has three children who gave him more inspiration to work for more – thus he came up with his motto – “No guts, no glory (before); No face mask, no entry (now).”

Dr. Virgilio “Vir” Duyongco is a dentist by profession and his long dedication in the field has earned him the respect of his patients/ clients. Vir, as he is fondly called, raised two children – a dentist and a renowned lady doctor in Cebu City – who are both married to physicians. Vir has shown his dedication as a loving father. He exchanged vows in 1969 with Celerina Monera, former Region 7 Regional Accountant of SSS.

Felipe “Philip” D. Lacson Jr. is a humble, quiet breed personality who has always given his care to his family and his loving wife Anna Liza “Tata” Fregil-Lacson. Philip enjoys a simple way of living, sharing most of his time to his wife and their children Tia, Jacob, Gelo, and Kate.

Noel T. Jimenez was a banker after graduation and got married to Teresita “Girl” Ledesma LacsonJimenez. They have a son and two daughters. Noel is now living a retired but never tired life with his motto, “Live life to the fullest thanking God for it.”

Flozard Andrew “Floz” Gedalanga is a professional photo-videographer. He has come to love his hobby that eventually became his way of life, doing it for the past two decades. He has always maintained sharing his fatherly love and concern to his two children who also love and care for their papa.