This document is a slideshow summarizing the life of Ross Sibal over the past 65 years. It highlights that Ross was born in 1944 in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines and had a large family with six siblings. He had a distinguished career serving in the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine Air Force before working for the Bureau of Telecommunications and as a representative for CW Philippines. The slideshow celebrates Ross' many accomplishments and roles over the decades as a soldier, public servant, family man, and member of his extended family.

1. Rosauro Villadolid Sibal March 7, 2009 30 Years of Teaching

3. 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, Jr .

4. Proud Parents of Ross Felix and Lydia at their wedding May 5 1943 Felix & Lydia in Paniqui 1990s

8. The “KUYA” 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.)

9. Ross with his parents & 6 sibs-1992

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

11. 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.

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

14. 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 .

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

16. The Villadolid Clan 1960s

17. The Villadolids 2007

20. Sibal family 1990s SIBAL FAMILY 1990s

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

23. Young Ross with Family, Sta.Ana, Manila 1951 Lyn, Felix, Ross, Lily, Lydia & Jorge

24. 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.

25. ACE 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.

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

27. Ross graduated from UP HIGH SCHOOL (1960).

28. UP HIGH 1960 collage

29. 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.

30. 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 .

31. VS 4 Santolan VS 4 Building, Santolan (Murphy) While under construction, 2008

34. Felix & Lydia Sibal Family, 1963

35. Crisostomo-Sibal Wedding, December 8, 1973

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

38. Calling card collage

39. Wife Mandie

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

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

42. Mandie & Ross 1970s

43. M R Ross & Mandie 1980s 1990s

44. Mandie and Ross in Bohol

45. Ross and Mandie in Piedmont, USA

46. Mandie and Ross

47. Ross Sibal family 2000

48. Best Costume 2008

49. formal

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

51. white slacks, & aviator shades

52. 60’s –sporty look

53. Way more impressive than a sporty car!

54. 60’s Sharp, Shiny Suit

56. The Pin-Striped Suit, Flare Pants

57. The Military Style

58. 80’s denim jacket

59. 90’s 90’s- stylish blue conservative look

60. 2000’s – casual, comfort comfort

61. AIM graduation

62. Congratulations!

63. 1 Serving Christ

64. 2 Serving Christ

65. 3 Serving Christ

66. 4 Serving Christ

67. 5 Serving Christ

68. 6 Serving Christ

69. 7 Serving Christ – Ninong Ross

70. 8 Serving Christ Sto. 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.

71. PMA 1967

72. Young soldier

73. Young Soldier

74. Plaque

75. Certificate

76. Medal

77. Congratulations, Soldier!

78. Soldier Award

79. PAF

80. Helicopter Pilot - Phil. Air Force

81. Active Duty in the Mountains

82. Official Desk

83. PAF Officer

84. Special Award

85. Very important medal for service and bravery

86. Sports Trophy for PMA’67

87. Ateneo Faculty Golf Buddies

88. More Golf Buddies…

89. And more Golf Buddies…

90. And some more Golf Buddies…

91. Golf Swing

93. Bureau of Telecommunications

94. Undersecretary, DOTC

95. Devoted Chief Executive

96. Telecom Speaker

97. Distinguished Representative

98. CW Philippines Representative

100. Butel

101. Representing the Philippines

102. Representing the country

103. Representing the country

104. Ross gives awards

105. Ross gives more awards

106. Trophy Room

107. Travel to Paris

108. Speaker

109. Sibal Reunion- USA 2006

110. Reunion 2006 USA

111. Reunion USA 2006

112. Nephews, niece and grandnephew in the USA 2006 Owen, Oliver, Jeffrey, Keith, Ken and Kay

113. Grandnephews, grandniece- USA Jeffrey Yip de Jesus Kyle & Katherine Chirawong Dilig and their mom, Anne

114. Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews- Philippines Charisse, Iris, Sean, Sophia & Steffan w/ their fathers

115. Buddy Enzo Felixi Grandnephews, Grandniece - RP

116. Ross with Crisostomo & Sibal Families

117. Ateneo Faculty Group 1998

118. Pride & Joy: Jolly B Good!

119. Let’s all celebrate with Ross on his many achievements… looking forward to the future… Congratulations, Ross!

120. Relax and enjoy the evening!