A Celebration Of 80 Years Of Life - Dr. Hermogenes Pobre

It's very rare and amusing for the whole clan of the Pobres will get together and all in formals. Usually it only happens when somebody gets married in the family, but last night, December 12, 2010 was an extra ordinary occasion. It was the 80th birthday of Atty. Hermogenes P. Pobre, former Budget Examiner at the Budget Commission (1958-1963) and Chief of Financial and Management Service (FMS, 1963-1978), served as Assistant Secretary of the Department of Justice (1978-1985), as Chairman of the Board of Accountancy (1987) and as Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (1992-2000), General Manager and Board Director of the historic Manila Hotel and now, the publisher of Manila Bulletin.

Worthy of our sacrifice wearing high-heeled stiletto through-out the whole night, Uncle Hermie celebrated the 80 years of his meaningful and inspiring life. At the Ariato Function Centre located in IL Terrazo Penthouse in Tomas Morato, they've found the ideal venue and made it more perfect with the wonderful table settings, stage design and classy ambiance made by the drapes and lanterns around the place.

We reached our destination at exactly 5:00 pm as indicated in the invitation. With my dad and bro in white polo-barongs, mom in sexy tropical dress, my sister in basic polo and pants and moi, wearing white empire-cut top and black pants, my husband in white long-sleeves polo, and son in his cute barong, it was like we are about to attend a wedding rather than a birthday celebration. Some of our relatives were already there when we arrived and all chatting and complimenting each others’ outfits. There were also some high-profiled, well respected and intellectual guests from the Public Service sector and some celebrities.

By the time they’ve called for all the guests to settle, the whole family of Uncle Hermie are already lined up at the back for their entrance as the start of the program. Every member present in his family was introduced. His 3 children with their spouses, Ate Jacq (even came from U.S. to attend the occasion though her husband and daughter, for very good reason, weren’t able to make it), Ate Lai (responsible for the sumptuous food offered at the festivity) and husband Kuya Pics (also fresh from U.S. and just arrived on the very day of the celebration), Kuya Mel (the full-pledged professor of Physics at the De La Salle University) and wife Ate Mila (responsible for the mini-bayongs that were given away for the guests); and the four very intelligent and talented grand children, Pauline, Miggui, Jan Luke and Matheu. Though not present on the occasion, AJ, via video recording, played the piano for the opening prayer and Pauline sang the hard-hitting song ”The Prayer”.

Talents were showcased by his grandchildren, Pauline, Miggui, Jan Luke, Matheu and Jezie.Remarks were delivered by Ate Jacq, Tita Remy (Uncle Hermie’s sister-in-law) and Uncle Jorge (eldest brother). A lot of well-wishers and recognitions for all assistance and charity that Uncle Hermie did were expressed all night. Though it was his night, Dr. Pobre never failed to recognize his former colleagues and mentors that have helped and pushed him to be whatever he could be.

Whenever the Pobre clan gathered together, food is must and Lai’s Catering Service (owned by Dr. Pobre’s daughter, Lai P. Dizon) never failed to deliver such great food and guaranteed that no guest would go hungry. As for the victuals of the night, were well-planned carte du jour like for appetizers, they offered Empanaditas and Chicken Lollipops, wide range varieties for entrées for they have Pasta Seafood Pesto, Buttered Vegetable Medley, Beef Stroganoff, Grilled Blue Marlin with Garlic Sauce, Pork Hamonado, Baked Chicken Herb and the precarious Lechon. They also have a Garden Salad with your choice of dressing between Caesar and Italian. It will not be complete without the desserts. They tendered different kinds from pastries, flans to fresh fruits.

The whole night was fun. It’s always nice to see our clan together for our uncle’s grand birthday, seeing celebrities, taking souvenir photos for FB and an inspiring night for we had known the humbling experience my uncle had gone through for him to be where he is now and never forgetting his roots, going back and helping those who are well deserve for them too, be able to follow their dreams.

 Doing his best, with integrity, and principles untarnished, whatever the epoch in his career time. Truly deserves as the Man of All Season. Happy Birthday and may God always give you health and happiness. We always love you. 

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