A Treasured Message from a FaceBook Friend

• Just recently, I received a message in FB from a former resident of the UP Mens South Dorm (Narra Hall) that I am posting below. His message reminded me of the many happy years I experienced in UP from 1952 to 1958. The following photos are reminders of my pleasant memories of those years UP Mens South Dorm Association, 1954. I am in the second row, 7th from the right. In this picture, I know of two politicians. One is Luis Villafuerte (second row, second from the right) former governor and assembly man from Camarines Sur. The other one is Homobono Adaza, former governor and assembly man from Misamis Oriental. Both were law students at that time. Villafuerte's dorm room was just across the Hall from mine. If you know any one in this picture, please let me know via FaceBook or in this blog.
  
  UP Men's South Dorm Officers, 1954. I am in the front row, first from the left with a notebook.
  
  Liberal Arts Chapter Members of the University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action (UPSCA) in front of the LA building in 1954
  
  Group Picture of some UPSCANS during our annual picnic outside the university campus, 1954 (Taal Vista Lodge).
  
  One More UPSCAN Picnic Picture, 1954
  
  During the Mens South Dorm Open House with Mercy Lopez, College of Music, Hector Taleon and my two room mates Vivencio Villaflor and Emmanuel Espino from Dagupan City, Pangasinan, 1954
  
  Me at the Analytical Laboratory.1954
  
  Weighing at the Analytical Balance Room,with Kahirup Juan, 1954
  
  Reading and relaxing in my room in the South Dorm after studying for 3 hours for a final exam in Physical Chemistry
  
  Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Graduation Photo, October, 1955.  

   

  Recently, I sent a Happy Birthday Greeting to GP ( a FB Friend and former resident of the UP Men's South Dorm in Diliman). The following was his response.
  

   

  FB Friend:
  

  This is so heartfelt. I couldn’t thank you enough.

  Lubos po ang aking kasiyahan na ako po ay binati ninyo. Ginagalang ko po kayo bilang isa sa orihinal na residente Ng UP South Men's Dormitory noong early 1950s na naging Mayon Residence Hall,

  at kalauna'y Narra kung saan ako sumilong Ng mahigit dalawang taon.

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David B Katague
Maraming Salamat. I hope all is well with You! Take Care!

FB Friend:

David B Katague Your version of shine is a search light. Thanks for lighting up the Narrehan path.The Earth is better off having you in it.
In this world there are 'drains' and 'radiators.' Drains take energy away while radiators beam it out. Continue being a radiator that continuously gives out warmth and comfort.

Again, a million thanks to GP. Your words are music to my aging years. May your tribe increase.  You have made MY DAY!!!