Vol. 5 Issue 1 Official publicatiOn Of the tan Yan Kee fOundatiOn, inc. January-June 2010

dR. LUCIO C. TAN is building more mini dams and water catchment basins to help mitigate the im-pact of El Niño and severe drought in most parts of Northern Luzon.

Tan, Chair of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation (TYKF), made the commitment during the inauguration of his latest water impounding project in Casilagan Norte, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur on Good Friday. The eighth mini dam restored by Dr. Tan in the last five years, the Casilagan Norte facility is capable of storing 60,000 cubic meters of water. It was designed to irrigate 120 hectares of rice and tobacco farmlands even through the dry summer months. “I have instructed our team of soil and water experts to design and build more of such dams,” he told local of-ficials, Ilocano farmers, and their children. From Banayoyo, Dr. Tan flew to San Juan, also in Ilocos Sur. He inspected the site of a new water catchment basin which will soon be constructed by Fortune TobaccoCorporation and TYKF, in partnership with the San Juan mu-nicipal government. Dr. Tan and his team then proceeded to Batac, Ilocos Norte to inspect the Quiling Norte- Abkir Diversion Dam. Although encouraged by the success of his dam proj-ects, Dr. Tan said he wants to see proper water utilization and better designs for the catchment basins to prevent wa-ter seepage and minimize evaporation. He explained that water in the mini dams was supposed to last until March but the reservoir was already depleted as early as February. “We need a better lining of clay and stones to prevent water seepage. I also want our engineers to study whether we need a protective cover to reduce evaporation,” he said. The tycoon said he is building and rehabilitating mini dams to set an example that it doesn’t take much to store water that will enable farmers to plant even during the dry season. More importantly, he said, the project promotes water

THE 10-story Sta. Ana Hospital on New Panaderos St., Sta. Ana, Manila was recently inaugurated. It houses a 300-bed medical facility built by the Manila City government on a 8,000-square meter land donated by the Tan Yan Kee Foun-dation (TYKF). City officials led by Mayor Alfredo Lim and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso formally opened the public hospital which offers quality health-care services to poor residents of Manila’s sixth district. Dr. Lucio C. Tan, TYKF chair, wife Carmen and other members of the Foundation attended the affair. In his speech, Dr. Tan said his late father, for whom the Foundation was named, had taught him to always remem-ber other people’s kindness by helping others. “A public hospital is a noble project,” said Dr. Tan. “The Sta. Ana Hospital is our small way of thanking the city of Manila and its people.” The fully air-conditioned facility is equipped with 54 modern machines. These include a CT scan, anaesthesia machine, bio-hazard safety cabinet, biological microscope, blood bank refrigerator, dental chairs, ECG machine, eye re-fraction set, incubators, mortuary freezer, retinoscope and portable X-ray machines. Doctors with different fields of specialization, nurses and medical aides will provide health-care services to resi-dents. Of the hospital’s 300-bed capacity, 90 percent will be allotted to charity patients. With the hospital’s completion, health care will now be available in all six districts of Manila through Lim’s vision to build a hospital for each of the city’s districts.

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conservation, increases farm productivity and provides ad-ditional livelihood to farmers. Dr. Tan often flies to Northern Luzon during Holy Week. Hundreds of tobacco farmers, their children and local of-ficials eagerly await the tycoon’s regular visits to seven water impounding projects in Cagayan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.

new Mini daM. businessman lucio tan unveils the commemorative marker of the casilagan norte diversion dam in banayoyo, ilocos Sur. also in photo are, from left, banayoyo Mayor Severino Galanga and dr. Robin Sy, honorary president of the federation of filipino chinese chambers of commerce and industry, inc.

business tycoon lucio tan is guest of honor during the inauguration of the new Sta hospital, a multi-storey, 300-bed gov-ernment medical facility in Manila’s 6th district. equipped with modern amenities like a ct Scan, brand new ultrasound and x-ray machines, heart station and complete laboratory facilities, the hospital will provide free medical services to indigent Manila residents. the hospital was built by the city government on land donated by tan’s tan Yan Kee foundation.

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tHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) cited Absolut Distillers, Inc. and seven other industrial establish-ments for exemplary environmental perfor-

mance in its first Philippine Environment Partner-ship Program (PEPP) award. Absolut Distillers, Inc. in Lian, Batangas; Ana-log Devices in Gen. Trias, Cavite; Nestle Phils. Cabuyao factory in Laguna; Nestle Phils. Lipa fac-tory in Batangas; ON Semiconductor in Carmona, Cavite; ST Microelectronics in Calamba, Laguna; and PSI Technologies and Vishay Phils., Inc., both in Taguig City were given the awards earlier this week in ceremonies at the DENR office in Quezon City. Lucio Tan, chairman of Absolut Distillers Inc., attended the event to personally receive the award. “These companies are a model when it comes to environmental performance. Aside from hav-ing no case filed against them with the Pollution Adjudication Board for the past three years, they are also in compliance with all applicable environ-mental laws,” DENR Secretary Lito Atienza said. “The companies were also proven to show superior environmental performance by a third party auditor,” he added. PEPP is a program implemented by the En-vironmental Management Bureau (EMB), which

pushes for “a paradigm shift in the environmen-tal management strategy of the private sector” by encouraging them to undertake voluntary adher-ence to environmental laws and regulations. The objective of PEPP is to support industries in the country as they move “towards self-reg-ulation through improved environmental perfor-mance.”   By providing them with a package of incen-tives and reward, the DENR hopes that business establishments, particularly small and medium enterprises, will adopt pollution prevention and cleaner production processes. Other benefits of the program include the provision of regulatory privileges and assistance like relaxation of reportorial requirements and simplified requirements for securing an environ-mental compliance certificate (ECC) for expansion projects. As national winners, Atienza said that the companies, which all belong to category Track I, are allowed to use the DENR Official Seal of Ap-proval in their packaging and advertising cam-paign to inform the public of their environment-friendly operations. Track 1 industries are large companies that go beyond compliance and are driven by competi-tiveness, image and supply chain requirements to improve performance.

ORdeR Of laKandula fOR tan president Gloria Macapagal-arroyo honors dr. lucio c. tan with the Order of lakandula (Rank of bayani) at the sidelines of the ongoing world expo 2010 in Shanghai, china. the palace cited tan for his achievements in various local industries, his contributions to the advancement of education, culture, sports, health, social welfare, research, manpower development, his support for the success of the presidential and other high-level foreign visits, his philanthropic work and corporate social responsibility practices and for his outstanding leadership in the country’s business community and overseas. the award is one of the highest honors conferred upon a filipino or foreign citizen. with the honoree and the president is the tycoon’s wife, carmen tan.

pRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo conferred upon Dr. Lucio C. Tan the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Bayani on the sidelines of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, last June.

The Tan Yan Kee chairman was cited for his meritori-ous and numerous achievements in the airlines industry, aviation and logistics services, property development, edu-cation, food, hotel, manufacturing, steel fabrication and construction, infrastructure, power plants and tourism and travel services. The Palace also lauded the business tycoon for his valu-able contributions for the “advancement of the Filipino peo-ple through his laudable projects in education, culture, sports,

health, social welfare, research and manpower development.” Mrs. Arroyo likewise praised Dr. Tan for the industrial-ist’s support for the success of presidential and high-level foreign visits as well as his philanthropic work and corpo-rate social responsibility practices, outstanding leadership and respected stature in the business community here and abroad. The Order of Lakandula was established by Mrs. Ar-royo through Executive Order 236 on Sept. 19, 2003. It is an order of political and civic merit awarded in memory of Lakandula’s dedication to the responsibilities of leader-ship, prudence, fortitude, courage and resolve in the ser-vice of one’s people.

tYK libRaRY MOtheR’S daY activitYTHE Tan Yan Kee Library recently celebrated Mother’s Day with an activity honoring beloved mothers. Some 50 participants of the TYK Library’s summer classes took time off from their Idioms and History classes to prepare for the event. The opener was a song and dance number dedicated to the mothers present and followed by a short video presentation depicting life with and without the loving presence of a mother. A part of the program was allotted to each participant as they gave unique answers to the questions, ‘what makes his or her mother happy?’, and ‘what makes his or her mother unhappy?’. The children also expressed their creative side by preparing colorfully decorated gift boxes made out of recycled shoe cartons, with gifts for their mothers inside. The culminating activity was a mother-child contest where the child is asked a question about his or her mother. The mother, seated behind her child, has to write down the answer on a sheet of paper. If the child gives out an answer similar to what the mother has written, then their team gets a point. The occasion ended with wide smiles from the participant children and parents. More than having fun playing games and enjoying the company of friends, they felt much happier knowing that they have mothers who love them and to love back in return.

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LUFTHANSA Technik Philippines donated One Million Pesos to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation (TYKFI) as a response to the tragic

aftermath of Typhoon Pepeng, which left schools in the northern region of Ilocos badly in need of rehabilitation. LTP and TYKF share the same commitment to the education sector, especially in providing aid and support to those most in need education sector. This is a significant part of the Foundation’s Adopt-a-School Program. In partnership with the Foundation, the donated funds were utilized in purchasing 2,000 monoblock study chairs that were subsequently distributed to 44 public schools in typhoon-hit areas in Ilocos Sur and

Ilocos Norte. The official signing of Deeds of Donation and Certificates of Acceptance was held at the Ilocos Sur National High School in Vigan, Ilocos Sur - the program’s venue.

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A partnership to support Philippine Education. Former Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus (center) shakes the hand of Lufthansa Technik Philippines President and CEO Bernhard Krueger-Sprengel (2nd from left) and Tan Yan Kee Foundation Vice Chairman Harry Tan (2nd from right) during the MOA signing for the donation of 2,000 armchairs to 44 public schools in Ilocos Sur and Norte. Flanking them are LTP CFO Edison Que and DepEd Adopt-a-School Program Executive Director Mari Paul Soriano.

Troy Trower, LTP VP and Deputy CFO, shakes hands with DepEd Regional Director Ligaya Miguel. With them are (from left) Aracelli Pastor, Rosalino Javier, and Norma Fernando, Division Superintendents of Batac, Laoag, and Vigan, respectively.

Present during the ceremony were TYKFI Special Projects Officer/Fortune Tobacco VP Santos Tan, LTP VP & Deputy CFO Troy Trower and Finance Manager Wayne Llegado, DepEd Regional 1 Director Ligaya Miguel, Superintendent for Vigan Rosalino Javier and his Laoag and Batac counterparts Aracelli Pastor and

Norma Fernando, Vigan City Councilor George Villanueva, Banna, Ilocos Norte Mayor Carlito Abadilla II, DepEd Banna’s Education supervisor Jovencio Agoy, and officials of the different beneficiary schools. Further strengthening the commitment of Lufthansa and Tan Yan Kee was a meeting with DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus, who together with Adopt-a-School Program Executive Director Mari Paul Soriano, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with LTP President & CEO Bernhard Krueger-Sprengel, CFO Edison Que, and TYKFI Vice Chairman Harry Tan. Also on-hand were LTP Finance Manager Wayne Llegado and Employees Council Chairman Asterio Bagyen. Philippine education woes are indeed too huge to surmount by government efforts alone, but with timely assistance coming from the private sector, such as that of the LTP-TYKFI partnership, the road to improved education standards are not too far off.

UE-Tan Yan Kee scholar Marlon Joel Canlas graduated Cum Laude from the University of the East, with a Bachelor of Science degree major in Biology. He plans to pursue medical studies at the the University of the East Ramon Mag-saysay Memorial medical Center (UERM-MMC). The middle child in a brood of three, Marlon is the son of an electrical engi-neer father and a housewife/mother, who is a UE Alumna herself. He has al-ways dreamed of becoming a doctor. Looking back at the past four years, he recalls the sacrifices he made just to maintain his good standing in

school. He would set aside his favor-ite past time like watching television and playing computer games, to re-view notes and complete assignments. He says that his accomplishment has

been worth all the effort. Besides thanking his parents, he is also grateful for the benevolence of TYK Chairman and President Dr. Lucio Tan, for giving him a chance to get free, quality education from a reputable educational institution such as UE. When asked what advice he can give to new UE-TYK scholars, he says that the opportunity provided by the scholarship should not be taken for granted. The scholar must also maintain discipline, develop good study habits, and work up a healthy, competitive attitude in striv-ing for the best.

tHE coverage of the Foundation’s E-TV project has now reached Mindanao. An E-TV Package was recently turned over to the Mis-amis Union High School in Oza-

miz City, Misamis Occidental. Ozamiz is a city in Misamis Occi-dental, conveniently located between Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte. It is also virtually within arm’s reach of cities like Oroquieta, Tangub, Tudela, Pagadian, Dipolog, and Cagayan de Oro. Given this strategic location, the city is considered as a center of Com-merce, Health, Education, and Transpor-tatioin. The Misamis Union High School, established in 1939, over the years has earned a reputation for being one of the better educational institutions in the city. It is also the only Chinese school in

the whole province. Mr. Kaysek Chiong, school presi-dent, says that the donation will strengthen the teaching capacity of the school teachers as the donated E-TV is a tool that is very complementary to their teaching methods. He ensures that this educational equipment will be very much treasured and put to optimal use. Chairman Chiong Bu Hong, for his part, commended the Foundation on its continuous investment in the Education Sector. He also lauded TYKFI Chairman and President Dr. Lucio Tan for his gen-erosity, despite his reputation for being a hard-nosed business tycoon and one who values and optimizes every single centavo in his pocket. ABS-CBN Foundation’s Zen Dima-lanta, the Director for E-Media, assures that the E-TV will improve NAT scores as

shown by the 22% average increase in test results garnered by previous recipi-ents of the material. The formal turnover of the Educa-tional Television Infrastructure Package was held during a program held at the school compound. The set, comprising of a television, a DVD player, and volumes and volumes of educational DVD mate-rials, was received by school officials headed by Chairman Chiong Bu Hong and Board of Trustees President Kaysek Chiong. LTG Companies also made their presence felt by the attendance of For-tune Tobacco’s Felipe Loy and Nelson Te, Tanduay’s Willy Jimenez, Asia Brewery’s Ely Villamor, Allied Bank’s Rommel Re-motigue, Philippine National Bank’s Ed Catapang, and Basic Holding’s John Jo-seph Uy.

tan Yan Kee foundation sponsors production of new e-tv Mathtinik episodes. top photo shows tYKfi vice chairman harry tan (2nd from left) signing the Memorandum of understanding with abS-cbn foundation Managing director Regina paz lopez (3rd from left). with them are, from left, tYKfi corporate Secretary Juanita tan lee, program director wilson Young, and afi e-Media program director Zen dimalanta. photo at lower right shows tYKfi Special project Officer Santos tan (2nd from left) turning over 12 sets of e-tv dvds to banna, ilocos norte Mayor carlito abadilla ii (3rd from left). also in photo are afi’s Zen dimalanta (at left) and deped Regional 1 director ligaya Miguel (at right).

nueva viZcaYa SchOOlS Get e-tv pacKaGeSMacdu elementary School The Tan Yan Kee Foundation do-nated one set Educational Television Infrastructure Package (E-TV) to the Macdu Elementary School, during a short program held at the school com-pound last February 2, 2010. An E-TV set comprises of a television, a DVD player, and volumes of DVD education-al materials. Coming from the National High-way, one has to travel for about two hours to get to the Macdu Elementary School. Located in Barangay Pinayag, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, the school, then known as Pinayag Elementary School, was one of those devastated by the 1990 killer earthquake. It has since been relocated to its present site in Macdu, formerly known as Macdao. The school caters mostly to chil-dren of the Kalanguya Tribe, whose livelihood come from farming. So it is not uncommon for the adults to be out of the house and working in the fields by three o’clock in the morning. Mayor John Balasya admits that Macdu ES is one of the lesser-perform-ing schools in the district. That is why he is thankful to the Foundation for the donation, which he says will greatly contribute to efforts in improving the school’s standing. Head Teacher Marci-ano Balasya took up this challenge and promises to make full use of the dona-tion for the betterment of the school pupils’ performance. Also present during the turnover were DepEd District Office representa-tive Dr. Nimfa Aquino, Allied Bank’s Joyve Llanda, Branch Manager of So-lano branch, Philippine National Bank’s Elizabeth Pineda, Business Manager of the bank’s Bayombong branch, and Zen Dimalanta, ABS-CBN Foundation, E-Media Program Director.

bone north elementary School Another school recipient during the Nueva Vizcaya leg of the Founda-tion’s E-TV project is the Bone North El-ementary School located in Aritao. The school is the second largest school in terms of student population and num-ber of teachers. School Principal Divina Joseph re-lates that the acquisition of a television and DVD player is already in the school’s improvement plan. The Foundation’s do-nation came at just the right time. As with the earlier recipient of E-TV in Aritao, the Comon Elementary School, Principal Joseph also wants Bone North ES to improve on their NAT scores. He be-lieves that completely utilizing the E-TV and its many interesting video lessons will lead to improved test results. DepEd Schools District Supervisor Esteban Tucay agrees with the Principal and avers that he has no doubt that the donated E-TV package will hugely benefit the whole school. Whereas other schools lack in the basic learning materials such as books, Bone North ES is lucky enough to now possess an en-gaging and entertaining alternative to learning which is the Educational Tele-vision Infrastructure Package. Zen Dimalanta, ABS-CBN Founda-tion’s E-Media Program Director, af-firmed the two officials thoughts. Based on their evaluations of past recipients of the project, schools have reported increased retention in classes, reduced absenteeism, and higher NAT scores. She added that the materials are ben-eficial not just to the school children, but also to the teachers themselves.

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dR. LUCIO C. TAN has been de-clared adopted son of General Santos City and South Cotabato province, which both recog-

nized the tycoon’s contribution to the growth of the economy and the develop-ment of the two Mindanao urban cen-ters. Through a resolution recently passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the city government lauded Dr. Tan’s “unselfish contribution of his time, talent and re-sources for the nation’s growth in gen-eral, and for General Santos City’s devel-opment in particular.” In a separate measure, the Sang-guniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato led by Vice Gov. Eliordo Ogena noted the businessman’s numerous investments in the province. Dr. Tan’s Progressive Farms, in ba-rangay Saravia, Koronadal City, is one of the biggest hog-raising facilities in the country. It serves the meat requirements of the entire Mindanao region. The resolution also praised the so-cial programs Dr. Tan had undertaken in the province as well as his plan to put up a mango puree plant in the munici-pality of Tupi.

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THE City of Manila honored anew Dr. Lucio C. Tan and nine other individuals during the culmination of the week-long celebration of the 439th anniversary of Araw ng Maynila, the city’s founding an-niversary, held on June 24 at the Manila Hotel. Besides Dr. Tan, who was cited for hu-manitarian service and year 2000 awardee, the other outstanding Manilans were President Noynoy Aquino; Far Eastern University President Lydia Echauz; Ma-nila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Ro-sales; Education Secretary Bro. Armin Lu-istro; University of Sto. Tomas Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando de la Rosa; 1997 Outstand-ing Manilan Ricky Razon; Justice Antonio Carpio; 1994 Outstanding Manilan Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon Sr.; Justice Edilberto San-doval; and Manolo Lopez. In honoring Dr. Tan, the city govern-ment said the businessman “broke the barriers of poverty to achieve success through his entrepreneurial acumen, making him an internationally recog-nized business empire-builder.” Dr. Tan, the award read, “proved that humanitarian advocacies, lifelong learning and scholarship are the only means to escape poverty and attain suc-cess in life.” The awards committee was chaired by Gemma Cruz-Araneta, vice chairman of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission. Secretary to the Mayor, Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, co-chaired the committee. Members included: Superin-

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business tycoon lucio c. tan (fourth from left) receives a citation from Mayor pedro acharon, Jr. (third from left) declaring him an adopted son of General Santos city. tan, 75, was recognized for his numerous investments and social contributions to the city and its people. photo shows tan with wife carmen (fifth from left); South cotabato Rep. darlene antonino custodio; and members of the city council. the tycoon was also declared an adopted son the province of South cotabato during the same occasion.

OutStandinG Manilan. dr. lucio c. tan receives a medallion and a plaque of appreciation from Manila city Mayor alfredo lim after has was named one of the Outstanding Manilans for the year 2010. the taipan was awarded for his humanitarian assistance and other contributions to the city, particularly his recent donation of a huge piece of prime real estate which became the site of the Ospital ng Sta. ana in Manila’s 6th district.

tendent of the Division of City Schools Ponciano Menguito; multi-awarded lit-erary icon Francisco Sionil Jose; Under-secretary Vilma Labrador; Lawyers Solfia Arboladura; and Annalyn Marcelo-Buan. Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led city officials and employees in the week-long observance of the Araw ng Maynila. The event is part of the twin cele-

bration of the 439th anniversary and the founding of the City Council by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. A thanksgiving mass at the Bonifa-cio Shrine kicked off the celebrations fol-lowed by laying of wreaths at the Boni-facio Shrine, Rajah Sulayman at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, and at the tomb of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi at San Agustin Church, in Intramuros.

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dR. LUCIO C. TAN was conferred

the degree of Doctor of Hu-

mane Letters, honoris causa,

by the Fairleigh Dickinson Uni-

versity (FDU), one of the largest private

universities in New Jersey, USA.

During the recent graduation rites

held at the Izod Center in Teaneck, New

Jersey, Tan was cited for keeping a high

degree of professionalism in business,

remaining committed to education, pro-

viding jobs to the unemployed and hav-

ing a soft heart for the needy.

Tan, founder of the Foundation for Up-

grading the Standard of Education (FUSE),

one of the beneficiaries of the Tan Yan Kee

Foundation, was accompanied by his wife

Carmen and a small entourage.

“Achievements only become ex-

traordinary when they are shared and

make a positive impact on the lives of

others,” Dr. Tan said shortly after receiv-

ing the honorary degree from FDU presi-

dent J. Michael Adams and university

provost Joseph Kiernan.

The US institution described the Uni-

versity of the East as one of the busi-

ness tycoon’s “greatest treasures” and

the Tan-owned Philippine Airlines “a na-

tional icon of Filipino hospitality, service

and safety.”

Dr. Tan told the graduates and the

FDU community that the foundations he

had established in the Philippines were

more oriented to the development and

growth of the country’s educational sys-

tem as knowledge “is a great equalizer.”

He added: “ While our contributions

are merely a ‘drop in the bucket,’ so to

speak, we are doing our best to help lift

our countrymen out of poverty.”

After the ceremonies, FDU officials

and the Filipino-Chinese community

hosted a dinner for Dr. Tan, wife Carmen

and the couple’s entourage in the Ruth-

erford Room of the university’s Metro-

politan campus.

In his brief remarks, Dr. Tan hoped

FDU and the Filipino-Chinese communi-

ty, led by cousin Dr. Alfredo Tan, in New

Jersey “can work together in molding

students to become enlightened and so-

cially responsible citizens.”

Earlier, the group attended a dinner

hosted by Adams and his wife on the

eve of the commencement exercise.

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luciO c. tandoctor of humane letters

Your career is a case study of self-made business success, blending strategy, innovation

and technology to rise from humble beginnings to the elite ranks of the world’s wealthiestexecutives. Today, in your adopted homeland of the Philippines, you are among the country’s best-known figures – admired for your outstanding contributions to commerce, the community and the advancement of education. Beginning with your earliest endeavors, you have faithfully integrated the principles of personal and corporate responsibility into all you do. The teachings of Confucius guide your actions, starting with this Golden Rule: “What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others.” Here are the qualities for which you are known: Where you see opportunity, you move swiftly to realize its potential. Where you see talent, you patiently nurture its growth. And where you see heart-wrenching need, you quietly provide generous – and often life-saving – support. The Lucio Tan Group today is a global business empire of diverse enterprises with more than 50,000 employees. More than once, you have lent your support to organizations left to fail by others, including Philippine Airlines, now a national icon of Filipino hospitality, service and safety. You count among your greatest treasures the University of the East, which provides educational access and opportunity to more than 25,000 deserving students. For many of them, it represents their best chance for a promising future. For your personal humility and high standards of professional performance, for your lifelong commitment to education, and for your tireless efforts to enrich the lives and livelihoods of men, women and children throughout the Philippines and your native country of China through the generation of jobs, construction of schools and hospitals, and more, it is our privilege to welcome you to the Fairleigh Dickinson University family. Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Board of Trustees of Fairleigh Dickinson University, I hereby confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities thereunto attached, and cause you to be invested with the hood appropriate to that degree.

fAIRLEIGH Dickinson University looks back with tremendous

pride to the accomplishments achieved and looks ahead to

even greater levels of excellence.

Founded in 1942 by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife,

Sylvia (Sally), Fairleigh Dickinson University has grown into

the largest private university in New Jersey. More than 12,000

students from 41 states and 83 other countries are enrolled on

the FDU’s two campuses in New Jersey and its overseas campuses

in Wroxton, England, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Beginning as a two-year junior college in Rutherford, today

the University offers nearly 100 degree programs at the associate,

baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.

Fairleigh Dickinson University strongly emphasizes an

international component to its curriculum and provides its

students with a global and multicultural perspective.

The University has consistently been an innovator, adapting

to the changing educational demands of the students it serves.

Responding to the need for higher education in northern New

Jersey, the college expanded to a four-year curricula in 1948.

In 1954, the first graduate program – a master’s degree in

business administration – was offered, and Bergen Junior College

in Teaneck was purchased as a second campus.

In 1956, Fairleigh Dickinson attained university status. One

year later, the beautiful 178-acre Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in

Florham Park and Madison, New Jersey, was acquired to serve as

another campus.

FDU became the first American university to own a campus

in England when it acquired Wroxton College from Trinity College,

Oxford University. Opened in 1965, Wroxton College offers

American students an array of graduate and undergraduate

programs as well as an enriching cultural experience. Formerly a

13th-century abbey, Wroxton College is now a beautifully restored

and modernized Jacobean mansion.

Established in 1998, the Anthony J. Petrocelli College of

Continuing Studies addresses the special educational needs of

nontraditional students, including adult learners.

Over the years Fairleigh Dickinson University has maintained

its commitment to broadening global horizons and fostering

greater international understanding. In 2000, the Board of Trustees

adopted a newly focused mission for FDU: to prepare students for

world citizenship through global education.

In addition to Wroxton College, the University opened its

second international campus in Vancouver, British Columbia,

Canada in fall 2007.

Each of the University campuses has developed a unique

character and vitality. The Metropolitan Campus, located in

Teaneck, features a university atmosphere with an international

perspective attracting nearly equal numbers of graduate and

undergraduate students from throughout the United States and

around the world. Fairleigh Dickinson’s College at Florham in

suburban Madison offers a classical undergraduate and graduate

experience for the contemporary world in a small college setting.

With the depth and breadth of its faculty and programs,

Fairleigh Dickinson University has positioned itself as a quality,

comprehensive private university serving the citizens of New

Jersey and beyond.

tan GetS dOctORate fROM u.S. SchOOl. the fairleigh dickinson university, the biggest private university in new Jersey, uSa, confers upon taipan lucio tan (center)  the degree doctor of humane letters (honoris causa) during the school’s 67th commencement exercises. photo shows tan receiving the diploma and citation from university president J. Michael adams (left) and university provost Joseph Kiernan (right) during formal ceremonies held at the izod center, east Rutherford, new Jersey, uSa. tan, 76, was cited by the university for his outstanding contributions to “commerce, the community and the advancement of education.  

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Medical forum no. 205common Ocular concernsdiscussant: Joyce Yao, M.d.

tHE eyes are a highly sensitive system in themselves that present numerous signs and symptoms

once injury sets in. Some of these include: Migraine, which can be symptomatic of a vision-threatening problem has symptoms that include visual disturbances such as flashing lights, photophobia, blurred vision, and visual field defect lasting from 15 to 50 minutes. Hormonal changes, food containing tyramine or phenylalanine, nitrates/nitrites, monosodium glutamate, alcohol, fatigue, emotional stress, and bright lights are common precipitating conditions for migraine attacks. Treatments includes avoidance of precipitating agents, correction of eye refraction, and medications such as oral medicines. Pterygnium is a degenerative eye condition resulting from damage due to chronic ultraviolet exposure or chronic irritation from wind and dust. Slit-lamp examination is required to identify the lesion and evaluate corneal thickness. Treatment includes: use of eyewear and lubrication to reduce ocular irritation; if inflamed, use of artificial tears, mild topical steroid, and a topical non-steroidal santi-inflammatory medication; surgical removal if the pterygium progresses toward the visual axis and irritation is excessive or interfering with contact lens use. Dry eyes (Keratoconjunctivities Sicca) is a condition in which the precorneal tear film is deficient and cannot do its normal function of lubricating the anterior surface of the cornea. The condition is most frequently seen in postmenopausal women due to varying estrogen levels. Other causes include connective tissue diseases, conjuctival scarring, drugs, infiltration of lacrimal glands, post radiation fibrosis of lacrimal glands, vitamin A deficiency, post PRK and LASIK procedure. Symptoms vary from irritation, foreign body sensation, sandy sensation to sensitivity to light and most commonly felt in the afternoon or evening. Treatment includes artificial tears, lubricating ointment or gel, occlusion, or in severe cases patch or moist chamber and lateral tarsorraphy may be done.

Medical forum no. 206anemiadiscussant: Juanita lu lim, M.d.

aNEMIA is the lack of red blood cells in circulation—when hemoglobin level is below 140

g/l in males and 120 g/l in females. Major causes of anemia are related to problems in the production, maturation, and increased destruction of red blood cells. Blood loss is also a major cause of the condition. Manifestations or symptoms vary, depending on the severity speed of development of the illness. These include pallor, easy fatigue, difficulty of breathing, lack of concentration, insomnia, excessive sweating, rapid heart rate. Several tests are available to confirm cases of anemia. Among these are basic tests such as complete blood count, reticulocyte count, examination of peripheral blood smear, blood chemistry. Other tests depend on possible causes and may include serum ferritin, bone marrow examination, gastrointestinal endoscopic studies, among others. Course of treatment depends on the cause of anemia. If blood count is very low and patient is too weak because of anemia, blood transfusion may be necessary before treating the cause.

Medical forum no. 207asthmadiscussant: dennis teo, M.d.

aSTHMA is not a specific disease but a syndrome that derives from multiple precipitating

mechanisms, that cause airway inflammation and airway hyper responsiveness. Asthma typically occurs in younger individuals and non-smokers and is characterized by coughing which gets worse at night, wheezing, difficulty of breathing, and chest tightness. Various triggers are associated with asthma. Among the most significant are house dust mite and cockroaches. Other triggers are pollen, viruses, some food and drug allergens (aspirin, betablockers), cats’ and dogs’ saliva, air pollution, smoking, and chemicals. Among certain patients, nasal allergies and allergic conjunctivitis are also triggers. There is no cure for asthma; only control measures. Some patients may outgrow asthma. Different medications target specific pathways to gain control. Controllers, which include

inhaled steroids and oral or intravenous steroids slow down airway inflammation and prevent remodeling and asthmas attacks. Relievers can almost instantly improve symptoms during an attack, but do not address the inflammation mechanism of asthma. Other treatments include immunotherapy to sensitize patients with specific allergen triggers.

Medical forum no. 208cholesterol and its bad effectsdiscussant: francis Marie purino, M. d.

cHOLESTEROL is a structural component of the cell membrane and is an important component

of bile acids, vitamins, and other fat soluble vitamins. There are three types of cholesterol: low density lipoproteins (LDL), which makes up 60-70% of the total serum cholesterol and is the primary target of cholesterol-lowering therapy; high density lipoproteins (HDL), which acts as cholesterol scavengers picking up excess cholesterol in the blood, and is therefore good cholesterol; very low density lipoproteins (VLDL). Factors of diet, weight, and physical activity affect cholesterol levels. Sources of good cholesterol are fibers such as oat bran, legumes, soy, peas, broccoli, fruits and vegetables; plant oils such olive, canola, flaxseed, sunflower; and omega 3 FAs such as plants oils, tuna, salmon, sardines. High levels of blood cholesterol cause heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. Treatment should include losing weight, exercising, addressing hypertension and hypercholesterolmia, and cessation of smoking.

Medical forum no. 209 poisons inside the householddiscussant: paz dioquino, M. d.

cOMMON households poisons are ordinary items in the home that may cause serious

health hazards if not handled and used properly. These are solvents, cleaning agents, alkali such as liquid sosa or sodium hydroxide, acids (muriatic, toilet bowl cleaners, car battery fluid) pharmaceutical agents, pesticides, elemental mercury, and methamphetamine. It is important to observe safety precautions by: identifying and removing substances that can cause poisoning; ensuring that poisonous substances cannot be reached by children; storing poisonous substances

away from drinking or eating vessels; teaching children to recognize things or substances that are not to be played with or eaten; and supervising children at all times. In case of poisoning, the following should be done: n Remove all contaminated clothing, including jewelry, which can reduce the absorption of poison by 70%. n Bathe the victim with copious amounts of water and soap especially if poison has contaminated clothing, because numerous poisons gain entry through the skin. n Do not give antidotes such as sugar, oil, coconut milk, water or milk because these may cause further absorption and injury. n In case of poisoning from watusi, bleach or acid, raw egg whites — six for children and 8 for adults — may be given as first aid. n In case of mussel (tahong) or ferrous sulfate toxicity, patient may be given ½ glass of 5% baking soda solution in water. n Do not induce vomiting. n Take the victim to the nearest hospital. n Keep patient in a side lying position on his left. n Bring the poisonous substance or container for useful information on the label.

Medical forum no. 210treatments for localized prostate cancerdiscussant: aldrin R. Gamboa, M.d.

tHE prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It produces fluid that forms part of the semen

that carries sperm, and is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the upper part of the urethra. Prostate cancer does not follow a normal pattern and can grow uncontrollably by spreading to other tissues. It is typically a very slow-growing tumor, often with no symptoms until its advanced stages. Risks factors for development of prostate cancer are age, diet, genetics/family history. Tests to determine the disease are Digital Rectal Examination(DRE) and blood test of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Treatment options for localized prostate cancer include active surveillance, radiation therapy, radical prostatectomy, open technique, and minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic and robotic proatatectomy.

every month, the tan Yan Kee foundation, inc. (tYKfi) and the association of asia brewery Medical Specialty Scholars (aabMSS) hold a medical forum designed for laymen. the forum provides people with a venue to learn about the latest medical issues, trends, and available treatment options. asia brewery medical scholars render free consultations and discuss pertinent matters in layman’s language. the forum is held at the century park Sheraton.

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Tan Yan Kee Chairman and President and AABMSS Adviser Dr. Lucio Tan hands guest forum speaker Dr. Frances Purino a Certificate of Appreciation. Also in photo are association officers Drs. Johnson Sy, Dennis Teo, Jason Letran, and advisers Charles Chante and Rene Chan.

AABMSS Adviser Dr. Charles Chante swears in new officers, Drs. Johnson Sy (Auditor), Jason Letran (President), and Dennis Teo (Vice President). Also in photo are Adviser Dr. Rene Chan and outgoing President Dr. Susan Yu-Gan.

tHE country’s newest top den-tist is University of the East’s College of Dentistry gradu-ate Ricca Mae Villareal Roco, garnering the highest passing

rate of 85.02 percent, lording over 242 successful examinees out of a total 340 examinees in the June 2010 Dentist Li-censure Exam. Three other UE alumnae who were Tan Yan Kee Scholars also made it to the top ten – Marion Patriche Capulong Bonoan, Cum Laude, fourth place with 83.63 percent rating, Ellaine Morit Ma-sangkay, eighth place with 83.10 per-cent, and Carmi Angeline Rafanan Alas, ninth place with 82.92 percent. A Magna Cum Laude and College Distinguished Graduate honoree in the April 2010 UE commencement exercis-es, Roco was also a consistent dean’s lister. She is a daughter of Dr. Ricardo G. Roco and Dr. Ursula Villareal-Roco, both 1985 UE College of Dentistry grad-uates. Her father topped the June 1985 Dentist Licensure Exam. The UE College of Dentistry again registered the highest passing percent-age, with a 100 percent passing rate, in schools with 50 or more examinees, living up to its reputation as the Phil-ippine’s no. 1 dental school. This also marks UE’s fifth straight notching high-er than the 90 percent passing rate. The latest national overall passing rate

was 71.09 percent. UE’s traditional testimonial dinner in honor of UE’s 50 newest successful examinees including the four success-ful examinees in the top ten is set on Friday, July 9, at 7 p.m., at the Kachina Room, Century Park Hotel, Malate, Ma-nila. UE Chairman of the Board and CEO Dr. Lucio C. Tan, Vice Chairman Jaime J. Bautista, President Dr. Ester A. Garcia and Executive Vice President Carmelita G. Mateo lead the list of UE officials and invited guests to grace this cel-ebratory event. Dean Brenda Dey will lead the UE College of Dentistry academic and ad-ministrative staff in welcoming the in-vited guests and the parents/relatives of UE’s new dentists. The celebration for this achieve-ment started off with the bonfire and firework display at the UE Quadrangle on June 23, graced by UE academic and administrative officials, led by Presi-dent Garcia, EVP Mateo and Dean Dey, faculty members, employees and stu-dents with topnotcher Roco and the UE other successful examinees taking center stage. The country’s successful examin-ees will take their oath on Friday, July 9 at the Manila Hotel.

-Taken from UE Newsmakers, June 16, 2010

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KAWIT, Cavite derived its name from the hook-shaped land formation where it is closely situated. It is also the birthplace of the first Philippine President, Emilio Aguinaldo. Later, it would be known as the birthplace of

Philippine Independence. During Kawit’s commemoration of Independence Day last June 12, 2010, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation donated some 500 books for the city’s public library located at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine. The donation included children storybooks, classic novels, fictions, literature, computer programming and reference materials on English, Math, and other subject areas. The turnover ceremony was one of the highlights of the event that included the traditional flag-raising and wreath-laying at the late Gen. Aguinaldo’s tomb. Guest-of-honor was no less than Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. Tan Yan Kee Trustee and former Prime Minister Cesar Virata, himself a descendant of Gen. Aguinaldo, was part of the roster of VIPs that included Bishop Antonio Tagle, former Supreme Court Justice Ameurfina Herrera, outgoing Cavite Governor Erineo “Ayong” Maliksi, Kawit Mayor Reynaldo Aguinaldo, Vice Mayor Orange Aguinaldo, Councilors Alvin Bunag and Jerry Jarin, Deputy Executive Director Emelita Almosara of the National Historical Commission, and other members of the Aguinaldo clan.

pal Medical tRavel GRantStraight from the heart

iSSA is the only child of a factory worker at the Mactan Export Processing Zone

(MEPZA) and a poor fisherman from Mindanao.  Ever since the PAL Foundation helped the baby son of a worker at the MEPZA  to get to L.A., where little CJ had free surgery at the UCLA - Mattel Children’s Hospital five years ago, it has received numerous requests from MEPZA workers whose children all have congenital heart disease. The Foundation is not sure if this has something to do with working conditions at the MEPZA, or if it’s just the mothers whose babies received help “paying it forward,” by telling other desperate mothers/ co-workers about how PAL Foundation helped their babies.

The requirements for applying for a PAL Medical Travel Grant are on the PAL website. But it’s not just heart patients we help. Any Filipino charity patient may apply. The case of the conjoined twins is an example. Through good times and bad, PAL continues to fly Filipino charity patients to where they will have life-enhancing treatment for serious medical conditions.  The PAL Medical Travel Grant is not from other passengers’ donated miles but comes out of Philippine Airline’s pocket, or if you like, straight from the heart of PAL Chairman and CEO, Dr. Lucio C. Tan.  This is true CSR with a heart!   Visit www.philippineairlines.com for more on the PAL Medical Travel Grant.

four months later—a totally new issa!

pal Medical travel Grantee issa Salem before heart surgery in March 2009

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