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March 7, 2009March 7, 2009

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About this slide show….

This is a personal slide show about Ross.It’s about 10 minutes long, it’s all about Ross. You may know all you need to know about Ross, or you may discover something new. Here are about a hundred photos and aspects of

Ross’ life proudly depicted for you to view today.

It will show in a loop, so if you miss something,you can find it again in the next showing!!!

Ross was born in Paniqui, Tarlac on June 16, 1944. He is the first child of Felix and Lydia Sibal. His real name:

Baby Rossauro at

Paranaque Beach,

Manila

Felix Rosauro Villadolid Sibal, JrFelix Rosauro Villadolid Sibal, Jr.

Proud Parentsof Ross

Felix and Lydia at their wedding

May 5 1943

Felix & Lydia in Paniqui 1990s

They currently live in Marikina, near Ross and Mandie’s house.

Ross’ father FelixRoss’ father Felixworked as a cardiologist, surgeon, as a specialist in neuro-spinal cord injuries and as a family practitioner (RP, Korea, USA, Puerto Rico). He also taught at the MCU (Manila Central University) College of Medicine. He is a retired Philippine Army Colonel, survivor of Bataan Death March and he served inthe MASH unit (US-Korea War).

His mother Lydia

is equally accomplished andhard working. She has twouniversity degrees- BS Nursing (UP-PGH) andBS Pharmacy (CentroEscolar University). Together with Felix, she established the Sibal Realty andDevelopment Corporation in addition to other smallbusinesses.

Ross is the eldest in a family of seven children. His brothers are: Jorge (Dean, UP SOLAIR), Oscar (UP, CPA Virginia USA) and Nicolas (U of Maryland Architect, Piedmont USA). His sisters are: Lilia (UP HE, ECE Virginia, USA), Evelyn (UP-PGH BSN, PWU BSRN, UC Davis MA School Nursing Sacramento USA), and Alice (UP BS Psych, Univ. of Guelph MA Applied Child Psychology, Miriam College PhD cand.)

The “KUYA”The “KUYA”

Ross with his parents & 6 sibs-1992Ross with his parents & 6 sibs-1992

Lydia, Felix, Lily, Ross, Mandie & Jorge 2007

Ross’ grandfather Dr. Deogracias Villadolid hailed from Nasugbu, Batangas. He was a scientist and professor at UP Los Banos. He served as Director of Fisheries.

Ross’ maternal grandfather was a hard-working, thrifty and self-supporting student. He worked as a janitor in UP Los Banos while studying. He got a scholarship at Stanford University- California, USA. He obtained a PhD. in Marine Biology (1926). This is the first ever for a Filipino.

Deogracias and his wife, Restituta had 5 children: Ross’ mother, and uncles: Leland, Oscar, Doy and Herminio.

Ross’ grandmother Restituta grew up in Bay and Calauan, Laguna. She finished at the Colegio de Santa Isabel in Manila. Lola Resti became “Reyna Elena” and was also Miss Calauan in the May 1917 Fiesta de Mayo.

Lydia, Resti, Ingging, Leland, Oscar, Doy, Lyn, Lily & Ross

The Villadolid Clan 1960s

The Villadolids 2007

Earliest formal picture of Ross Ross’ paternal grandparents are

Nicolas Sibal from Bamban, Tarlac and Vicenta Palarca of Capas, Tarlac.

They are farmer – landowners in Tarlac.

Ross grew up as a small boy in Paniqui, Tarlac where his grandmother (Apo Vicenta) operated a grocery/variety store and bakery which was popular for its “pan de sal”.

The Sibals of Paniqui

His uncles and aunts are- Jose, Emerciana, Maria, Belen,Generoso, Rossario and Africa.

The well-known Dr. Ernesto Sibal of Phoenix Publishing House is the cousin of his father.

Sibal family 1990s

SIBAL FAMILY 1990s

Until Ross was 5 years old he often stayed with his extended family comprising of grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins in Paniqui.

At around age 5, his mother Lydia insisted that Ross grow up solely in Manila with his parents and siblings, instead of travelling to & from Paniqui.

Young Ross aboard a banca (boat).

Young Ross with Family, Sta.Ana, Manila 1951

Lyn, Felix, Ross, Lily,

Lydia & Jorge

As a child, Ross liked going to school and showed strong leadership qualities. He also liked to play “dress-up” as a soldier. He liked playing assorted games with his neighbors.

ACE STUDENTACE STUDENT

Ross studied Grade One at the Paniqui public school when he was only 5 years old, in order to accompany his older cousins. He ended up at the top of his class, so he was promoted to Grade Two right away. He was the youngest and the smallest boy in his class.

From Paniqui, Ross moved to Sta. Ana Elementary School where he finished Grade Six.

Ross graduated from UP HIGH SCHOOL (1960).

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UP HIGH1960 collage

Ross entered UP Diliman, intent on pursuing a degree in Engineering. In his third year, he decided to join the Philippine Military Academy and graduated with the class of 1967.

In their early teen years, Ross, Lily, Lyn and Jorge helped their mother operate the small cafeteria inside the AFP Supply Center (known as Base Shop) at Santolan Road (now Bonnie Serrano Avenue). Ross, Lily, Lyn and Jorge peddled snack items pushing a kareton .

VS 4 Building, Santolan (Murphy)

VS 4 SantolanWhile under construction, 2008

SRDC Buildings

VS 1 VS 2 VS 3 VS 4

West Avenue, Q.C. Ross’ family also built the West

Avenue apartment complex in 1962.

Just like all their other houses and apartments, Ross’ parents purchased the construction materials and supervised the overall construction with some help from Ross and his siblings.

West Avenue, 1980s

Felix & Lydia Sibal Family, 1963

Crisostomo-Sibal Wedding, December 8, 1973

In 1973, Ross married the beautiful, industrious Mandie (Magdalena Infante Crisostomo).

Mandie… is a graduate of the

College of the Holy Spirit and she pursued a career in banking. She now works as a real estate agent and manager for SRDC.

Calling card collage

Wife Wife MandieMandie

DaughterDaughterJenJen

Jen is a graduate of Poveda and Ateneo University (BA). She works in Los Angeles, California USA.

Son JonsiSon Jonsi

Jonsi is a graduate of Ateneo University and he is pursuing his MBA at University of San Francisco USA

Mandie & Ross 1970sMandie & Ross 1970s

Ross & Mandie 1980s 1990s

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Mandie and Ross in Bohol

Ross and Mandie in Piedmont, USA

Mandie and Ross

Ross Sibalfamily 2000

Best Costume 2008Best Costume 2008

formal

FASHIONISTA Ross 1950’s “Polo Shirt with the Bic BallPen in the Pocket look”

white slacks, & aviator shades

60’s –sporty look

Way more impressive than a sporty car!Way more impressive than a sporty car!

60’s Sharp,Shiny Suit

70’s fashion plate

Wow Wild Wide

The Pin-Striped Suit, Flare Pants

The Military Style

80’s denim jacket

90’s

90’s- stylishblueconservativelook

2000’s – casual, comfort

comfort

AIM graduation

Congratulations!

1 Serving Christ

2 Serving Christ

3 Serving Christ

4 Serving Christ

5 Serving Christ

6 Serving Christ

7 Serving Christ – Ninong Ross

8 Serving ChristSto. Nino

Novena In Honor of the Santo Nino:

Holy God, we praise Your name. Lord of all! We bow before You; All on earth Your scepter claim, All in heaven above adore You; Infinite Your vas domain, Everlasting is Your reign. Hark! the loud celestial hymn, Angels choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the Heavens with sweet accord Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! Recite three times Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father in honor of Santo Nino. Ask Senor Santo Nino the favor you want to obtain in this Novena.

PMA 1967

Young soldier

Young Soldier

Plaque

Certificate

Medal

Congratulations, Soldier!

Soldier Award

PAF

Helicopter Pilot - Phil. Air Force

Active Duty in the Mountains

Official Desk

PAF Officer

Special Award

Very important medal for service and bravery

Sports Trophy for PMA’67

Ateneo Faculty Golf Buddies

More Golf Buddies…

And more Golf Buddies…

And some more Golf Buddies…

GolfSwing

Top

Form

Golf

Bureau of Telecommunications

Undersecretary, DOTC

Devoted Chief Executive

TelecomSpeaker

Distinguished Representative

CW Philippines Representative

Travel Perks

Butel

Representing the Philippines

Representing the country

Representing the country

Ross gives awards

Ross gives more awards

Trophy Room

Travel to Paris

Speaker

Sibal Reunion- USA 2006

Reunion 2006 USA

Reunion USA 2006

Nephews, niece and grandnephew in the USA 2006

Owen, Oliver, Jeffrey, Keith, Ken and Kay

Grandnephews, grandniece- USA

Jeffrey Yip de JesusKyle & Katherine Chirawong Dilig and their mom, Anne

Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews- Philippines

Charisse, Iris, Sean, Sophia & Steffan w/ their fathers

Buddy Enzo Felixi

Grandnephews, Grandniece - RP

Ross with Crisostomo & Sibal Families

Ateneo Faculty Group 1998

Pride & Joy: Jolly B Good!

Let’s all celebrate with Ross on Let’s all celebrate with Ross on his many achievements… his many achievements… looking forward to the future…looking forward to the future…

Relax and enjoy Relax and enjoy the evening!the evening!