LONGTIME FRIENDS. Msgr. Boy with, from left, Julius and Nelia Neri, Helena and Enrique Benedicto, Edward Ngo, Marylou Ang, Medy Ngo, Erwin and Cristina Ngo.
Seventy-five years of a life well-lived call for a celebration, more so when 51 years have been spent in the service of the Holy Mother Church, as in the case of Msgr. Roberto “Boy” Alesna. Supportive friends and coworkers in the “Lord’s vineyard” shared in his joy when he celebrated his diamond birthday at Radisson Blu’s Santa Maria Ballroom.
INNER CIRCLE. Msgr. Boy Alesna’s core group. From left: Noel and Wenonah Alicaya, Perl Arienza, Tina Lo, Gino and Lulu Salvador, Karl and Angela de Pio, Eric and Marylou Ang.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Msgr. Roberto “Boy” Alesna (left) with his siblings during his 75th birthday dinner at Radisson Blu. From left: Mons. Boy, Evelyn A. Sanson, Carmen A. Ejercito, Marian R. Alesna, Nick Sagolili (at the back of Marian), Joseph F. Alesna, Arlene E. Philips (at the back of Joseph), Susan A. Sagolili and Brian Philips.
A diamond jubilee ushers in the retirement years but Monsignor Boy is determined to remain productive and continue working for the archdiocese. For him, to retire is just to change course and not fade away. Archbishop Jose Palma shared that the good monsignor is still needed for his experience and expertise.
PARY GUESTS. From left: Fr. Lan Guiao, Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros, Mayor Raymond Garcia, Col. Wildemar Tiu and Aden Belza. Right photo shows, standing from left: Perl Arienza, Mariquita Yeung, Nora Muntuerto, Frances Siao, Carlos Yeung, Eric Ang, Atty. Jun Muntuerto, Fely Salimbangon, Marylou Ang. Seated from left: Erwin Siao, Amb. Frank Benedicto, Msgr. Boy Alesna and Cesar Salimbangon.
In her tribute, dear friend Marylou Ngo Ang gave an endearing picture of Monsignor Boy (a basketball fan like her husband, Eric) whose parish beautification projects she has wholeheartedly supported because he says that churches reflect the glory of God so they must be beautified. On the other hand, another staunch supporter, Noel Alicaya spoke of his mentor’s quiet leadership guided by compassion.
HAPPY FACES. Standing from left: Engr. Abraham Lee, Fr. Jhundell Fuentes, Msgr. Joe Tajanlangit and the birthday celebrator. Seated from left: Fr. Peter Porio, Arch. Jose Palma and Msgr. Achilles Dakay.
MORE GUESTS. From left, Piere Angeli Rodriguez, Daia Uytengsu, Philip Rodriguez, Peter Rodriguez (in pink), Sammy Uytengsu, Panch Rodriguez, Haney Uytengsu and Thiza Uytengsu.
LONGTIME FRIENDS. Msgr. Boy with, from left, Julius and Nelia Neri, Helena and Enrique Benedicto, Edward Ngo, Marylou Ang, Medy Ngo, Erwin and Cristina Ngo.
It was a pleasant gathering of people who have known Msgr. Boy Alesna for quite some time: his core group, followers who have received guidance from him, contributors to his church projects, helpers in his workplace, prayer warriors and admirers of his dedication to church service.
