My father my hero

Dad's high school picture- Batangas High School..he is 2nd from Right.

My dad came from a distinguished family. All of his siblings, including himself, received the best educations in the Philippines and one brother, Cesar., went to Yale. Their father, my lolo, Dr. Gregorio Limjoco,Sr. , was a well known physician and philathropist whose classmate in university was Manuel L. Quezon, later a president of the Philippines.

My dad is center back in white suit...what a dashing chap!

My wonderful parents, Helen and Ramon Limjoco. They will be married 65 years this year, Dec. 2, 2010! My mom was 83 and dad is 89 years old in this photo. They are both still so vibrant and alive!

This day I was to receive an award from Go Negosyo in my home province, Batangas, The Most Inspiring Batangueña Award for public service by way of my public service one stop portal, www.batangasnow.com

They were very proud of me. We seem to have formed a mutual admiration society.

My parents celebrate 65 years of marriage. Click here to see the lens I made for their anniversary

Ramon Limjoco is second from right.

Left-to Right: LT.Antonio' Tony O'brian(Father of Pres Un Sec Baby O'brian),LT. Florencio Pobre(Pilot of PRES Ramon Magsaysay who died together in Cebu w/ Capt.Benito Ebuen)LT.RL,LT.Delfin Bustamante

Taken at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo Texas Feb 1945

First Filipino pilots sent to Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas, for refresher Pilot training by command of General Douglas MacArthur- January, 1945 Taken at Randolf field Texas, in front of the Officers Mess.

Front Row: L to Ri.Capt. Benjamin D Ocampo, Capt Augusto Jurado, Major Euatacio D Orobia. Maj. Jesus Antonio Villamor, Maj. Ramon Zosa, Capt. Federico A Reyes, 1st Lt. Narzal Lim

2nd Row L to R: 1st Lt. Jose A Kare, 2nd Lt. Delfin C. Bustamante, 2nd Lt. Eliseo A Mercado, 1st Lt. Tomas Fernandez, 2nd Lt. Florencio V Pobre, 2nd Lt. Horacio De Castro

3rd Row L to R: 2nd Lt. Antonio J. O'Brien, 2nd Lt. Arsenio Flores, 2nd Lt. Ramon A. Limjoco, 2nd Lt. Eulalio M. Nierva

My parents chatting with Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia at Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines 1959

2005- Dad giving his wonderful speech!

My dad also founded the Batangas Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the 1960's.

For 12 years my parents sent medical gear and major Xray equipment to the various military hospitals in the Philippines, which are quite underfunded and inadequate. This is PAAF then Chief of Staff, Angelo Reyes receiving the Deed of Donation.

This is Former PAAF Chief of Staff, Angelo Reyes accepting the last deed of donations from my parents. 2000 - November

Photos of donated equipment: click here

Just one of the many of the medical equipments donated by my father and mother to the PAF as pictured above in the deed of donation received by Former PAAF Chief of Staff, Angelo Reyes Nov 2000.

More photos of other donated equipment: click here

Ramon Limjoco honored by secretary-of-national-defense Jun 7, 2007, at Fernando Airbase. Ramon receives plaque from Secretary of National Defense, Secretary Ebdame, for being the oldest Alumnus of Philippine Air Force.

Ramon Limjoco honored by secretary-of-national-defense at Fernando Airbase. Ramon receives plaque from Secretary of National Defense, Secretary Ebdame, for being the oldest Alumnus of Phiippine Air Force
May 2007

L to R: Ramon A Limjoco, Governor Hermilando Mandanas, Governor Chavit Singson, Ilocos Sur, Diana J. Limjoco

Front row left to right:
Kathy Limjoco Sison, Ramon A Limjoco, dad's daughter-in-law, Cecile Carrion Limjoco, son, Randy Limjoco, wife, Helen Limjoco (our mom), Diana Limjoco holding Alysha, grandson, Kenny Carrion Limjoco, great grandson, Marken Limjoco, and in back is Dave my hubby.

My dad, Ramon with part of his family. There was one grandson missing, Kevin Limjoco, who was in the States, his three kids, and Kenny's wife and two kids couldn't make it.

They drove through the most horrid rain for 2 hours to get here from Makati to Subic Freeport, Olongapo.Zambales, Philippines.

L to R: Mayor Edward Hagedorn, Diana J. Limjoco, Ramon A Limjoco, Helen M. Limjoco
Ramon A Limjoco 91st birthday luncheon, Puerto Princesa, Palawan- Sept. 5, 2010

Col. Ramon A Limjoco (Ret.), Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines with Helen M. Limjoco. Easter dinner.

for their donation to the different military hospitals. My parents lovingly packed every single item, then flew to the Philippines and made sure the donations got to the right places intact!