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ELPIE PARAS TURNED 60
June 1-2, 2012
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…and is now a Senior Citizen! Recent Socials of Various Personalities (R.S.V.P.) By Nena Neri Hernandez
A Surprise Party was prepared by his lovely wife ROSE and children at a local country club. I have always admired this brilliant young man. As we all know, he is responsible for our mo- dern cable system and other business enterprise that he and wife Rose gave and trained their children to handle. The family, meaning his brothers and sisters as well, are all hard working. We have to give the credit to the late father, Pabling and mother, Nanang. The beautiful landscaping at DAHILAYAN Adventure Park has Nanang’s touch. At her age, she is still active especially when it comes to plants. The foresight of Elpie is admirable. I have just visited Dahilayan Adventure Park and admired everything on it. The Zip Line where our group enjoyed but I never dared, is something that we should all be proud of. It is our top tourist attraction. The celebrant ELPIE by the way is a recipient of the GERRY ROXAS LEADERSHIP AWARD, and a DEL MONTE SCHOLAR. Now, about the surprise birthday party that was truly a surprise to Elpie, was a work of love by his wife ROSE, children, and his employees because the hall was decorated with a touch of art and was filled with enlarged photos
SURPRISE! The unsuspecting birthday celebrant walks into an ambush with son Alex and apo"Hs Tia and Pia singing "Happy Birthday".
of celebrant and of his achievements. This was the eldest daughter ROXANNE’s bright idea. She is an Interior designer. RINA, ALEX, ROSELLE, REBECCA, ANGELICA and ADRIAN worked as one, to make the party not just a success but a surprise to the celebrant. ROSE, quiet and shy and who always wants to be in the background surprised us all when she stood up to give her celebrant husband a tribute(Ah !What love can do!) She mentioned that Elpie almost lost his life twice! What a revelation! This means that God saved his life so he can pursue his dreams for Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Mindanao to allow us to benefit from his brilliant mind.
The happy celebrant lights up in delight at his birthday cake with wife Rose.
His Cable Industry Associates, Chamber of Commerce Group who performed for him, as well as the employees of PARASAT that gave a dance number meant that he is truly loved. Nanang’s message was to us an inspiration not only because she is still sharp at her age but remained humble in spite of the family success.
With his High School Batchmates from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Class '68.
Cable industry pioneers honor one of their peers (L-R): Joemar Lobregat and Tim Bautista of Cable Boss and Jecelyn Kho of HBO Asia who came all the way from Singapore to be with Elpie on his special day. Also in photo are the celebrant with daughter Rina and apo Lana. Rina is now GM of Parasat.
The delighted celebrant makes his speech. Claims it was totally unexpected.
The Oro Chamber officers and staff render a song number.
Surprised yes, but happily surprised!
The fulfilled celebrant with the love of his life Rose, their seven children, in-laws and all the grandchildren.
This writer with Raquel Villanueva (left), Elpie's mom Nanang (2nd from right) and Yoling Malferrari (right).
With his youngest Niko whose band rendered hits from Elpie's younger days.