7/03/2011
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ABM Sponsors Another Tuli Mission
ABM Sponsors Another Tuli Mission
By Jan Detran
photo courtesy of Joel Vergil Mendiola
A volunteer assists an ABMer in circumcision.
Summer is always the apt time for some boys to brave their lives’ biggest cut to manhood: circumcision. Last May 21, 2011, the Association of Biology Majors (ABM) through its socio-civic committee sponsored a tuli mission held in Krus na Ligas Barangay Hall, along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, near the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman.
Ranging from nine to seventeen years old, exactly forty-five barangay male residents registered and were circumcised without fee.
ABM was grateful to have volunteers who are undergraduates from the UP Manila College of Medicine to perform most of the surgical procedures. They are also members of the Phi Kappa Mu fraternity and the Phi Lambda Delta sorority, both recognized by the college. Other volunteers from the community were namely Bianca Gozun, Eunice Mercado, and Kristine Cabarte, among others. The barangay captain and his staff were also present to assist.
Most of the incoming seniors of ABM had the opportunity to circumcise, too, while working hand in hand with the medical students.
Painkillers, antibiotics, and allied medicines were given to the circumcised residents for free. Parents or guardians were advised concerning the proper hygiene for their newly circumcised sons or relatives.
This year’s tuli mission was only one of the many annual projects of ABM to continue its tradition of service as a socio-civic organization for more than thirty years.
By Jan Detran
photo courtesy of Joel Vergil Mendiola
A volunteer assists an ABMer in circumcision.
Summer is always the apt time for some boys to brave their lives’ biggest cut to manhood: circumcision. Last May 21, 2011, the Association of Biology Majors (ABM) through its socio-civic committee sponsored a tuli mission held in Krus na Ligas Barangay Hall, along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, near the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman.
Ranging from nine to seventeen years old, exactly forty-five barangay male residents registered and were circumcised without fee.
ABM was grateful to have volunteers who are undergraduates from the UP Manila College of Medicine to perform most of the surgical procedures. They are also members of the Phi Kappa Mu fraternity and the Phi Lambda Delta sorority, both recognized by the college. Other volunteers from the community were namely Bianca Gozun, Eunice Mercado, and Kristine Cabarte, among others. The barangay captain and his staff were also present to assist.
Most of the incoming seniors of ABM had the opportunity to circumcise, too, while working hand in hand with the medical students.
Painkillers, antibiotics, and allied medicines were given to the circumcised residents for free. Parents or guardians were advised concerning the proper hygiene for their newly circumcised sons or relatives.
This year’s tuli mission was only one of the many annual projects of ABM to continue its tradition of service as a socio-civic organization for more than thirty years.
Rummage Sale 05.14.2011
Rummage Sale
Steve Ongsyping
Steve Ongsyping
On May 14, Turkish great Köprülü attacked 120,000 Donau soldiers. But more importantly, it was the day of the rummage sale: the day we earned thirty seven thousand. A long tradition or rather fundraiser for ABM for the past few years, the rummage sale, a.k.a. the ukay-ukay, once again became the stage for ABM’s future activities. It was held simultaneously at Forbes Park, Makati and at Teacher’s Village along Maginhawa, last May 14, a Saturday, just after payday. Even earlier than this, ABM’s rummage sale already began outside the tambio with the IB staff as our customers.
It was bound to be a success, due to the overwhelming support it received, where over 10 balikbayan boxes were packed. Inside those boxes were toys, clothing, palamuti, and more clothing; inside those boxes, was cash amounting to thirty seven thousand pesos. Of course, more than the money earned, it was also fulfilling to see the smiles on our customers, knowing they had made a good deal. And for all these, we have to thank those who made this possible: those who donated rummageables (if you could call them that because they were all nice and some even came with tag prices; you know who you are) and those who helped out (you also know who you are). However, if money were that easy, ABM would not have to invest it on several of the upcoming events. Until next time, let us rejoice in our success, and hope for many more to come.
Summer Senior Send-Off by Raphael Ryan Malilay
One blistering summer day in April, the ABM family got together to send-off their beloved seniors and induct their new officers. Held at the beautiful home of current Externals officer Faye Maramag, the send-off/induction involved wonderful food, moving speeches, and grand performances by the non-graduating members of Chambers 33, 34, and 35.
New members, old members, graduating members, and alumni alike gathered and bonded over the food (a full-fledged feast with isaw, steak, and more), reminiscing about unforgettable days and memories past while looking forward to the future.
As is the tradition, the induction of officers was prefaced by the turnover of the outgoing committee heads to those replacing them, with giving of gifts both material (in the form of heirlooms passed on from generations past) and immaterial – speeches containing lessons learned and invaluable advice for the coming school year.
Highlights of the send-off include the chamber performances – dancing to Katy Perry by Chamber 33, a medley of singing and dancing by Chamber 34, and a video by Chamber 35 – and, of course, the much-awaited marriage of outgoing ABM President Paul Repolona to outgoing vice-president and membership committee head Demi Meñez, as presided over by JP Reyes. The latter, in fact, involved a special treat in the form of the latest in wedding fashion from none other than the House of Ganzon, whose last release was during the Culminating Activity of Chamber 35.
Finally, and all too soon, the remaining members bade good-bye, singing a song about jet planes and leaving on them, a song about holding like you’ll never let go.
Bon voyage, seniors; we hate to see you go.
UP ABM PRESENTS FUSION: A BENEFIT FOOD EXPO!
ABM brings you FUSION: A Benefit Food Expo this coming March 13-14, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center (Hall 1)!
All restaurants, franchising companies, top-of-the-line kitchenware brands, food merchandising, culinary schools and top chefs from all around the metro will be joining us to celebrate food at its best!
Proceeds of this event will go to Project: Brave Kids, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those children with cancer.
For inquiries, email upabm.fusion(at)gmail(dot)com or call Demi Menez (0927-797-7557).
Come join us on the 2-day food expo to help children by enjoying good food and even better company!
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