SMC CORPORATE ACCOUNTING/FINANCE REUNION - FEB. 18, 2015

Feb. 18, 2015 was a red letter day for us at SMC Corporate Accounting/Finance.

This was the much anticipated annual reunion. We all look forward to this event as it is the time when we rekindle ties with our colleagues, or should I say, our extended family. What started as an Accounting reunion turned out to be a Corporate Finance reunion as we were joined by some friends from Comptrollership.

But what mattered most was the presence of our bosses, namely: Mr. Francisco Eizmendi, Mr. Pepeton Garcia, Mr. Ferdie Constantino, Mr. Paco de Liano and Mr. Bernabe Navarro. We are grateful and honored by your show of support for the group. We truly appreciate your kind gesture. On a sad note however, we missed Mr. Tino Galang and Mr. Zar Avendano who regularly graced our reunions in the past.

We couldn't contain our excitement as we saw our former colleagues, especially those from our Ayala days. We reminisced our various activities, e.g. closing period, bowling tournaments, Christmas parties, the "mano-mano" calculators, etc. We couldn't help but feel nostalgic. We missed our departed colleagues who are now probably having their own reunion in Heaven.

Most of us are senior citizens now, (except those who are probably in the state of denial) and we are proud of the maturity, experience and wisdom we have gained over the years. And yes, the 20% discount was a big help.

In fairness though, I could honestly say that we still look practically the same as we did more than three decades ago. Don't you all agree? After all, streaks of silver hair or bulges notwithstanding, what matters most is that we aged gracefully.

We encourage everyone to take part in our reunions as time is an integral factor. Life is unpredictable, so let us cherish one another while we are still given the chance to do so

In behalf of my fellow coordinators, Glacie Atencio and Bogs Hermogenes, we would like to extend our gratitude to all who sacrificed their time despite their busy schedules, for the support (financial and otherwise) and for making our reunion truly something to be treasured.

Looking forward to seeing you all again, by God's grace, next year.

Till then, treasure the memories.

Proud to be an SMC alumni.

SMC's spirit lives on in our hearts..









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