MARCOS,Keon Michael

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

Yours truly, together with my ay-ayaten, attended the wake of Dr. Elpidio Ancheta dela Cruz. He was born on November 13, 1934, and died last August 4, 2026, that made him a 101-year-old. His wife was Estrella Ramos dela Cruz, who died on March 18, 2009. He left his children and grandchildren. His children are namely: Dr. Manuel dela Cruz, who runs a clinic in California together with his wife, Lucy and her daughter, Isabel; Dr. Amuerfina dela Cruz, married to Noel Albano (who is one of my major writers of the history of Project Gintong Alay). The reason why I got him as one of my major writers is because he is well-known for having written a book about the History of Philippine Basketball, entitled “When We Were Champions”. They have daughters named Katrina and Mary Ann; and Roseller dela Cruz married to Alex, and they have children named Leonardo, Ariel, Emil Nijel, and Jessica. The other son, Dr. Rodrigo dela Cruz, who is the youngest, passed away in 2022.

Also present in the wake was Ligaya Miguel, a former DepEd Regional Director of Region I, when I was the Governor of Ilocos Norte. She came with her husband, Bonifacio Miguel, a former Public Schools District Supervisor for Bacarra, District II, also when I was the Governor.

Also present was a certain gentleman with the name of Fernando Garma, accompanied by Salvacion Pe Benito. Fernando was a former Vietnam war veteran. Also present was Lilibeth dela Cruz, the wife of Hon. Nicomedes “Nico”, the Mayor of Bacarra, together with Auxili Adora dela Cruz, the sister of Hon. Nico.

Agyamanak unay iti gundaway a naited kaniak a makita ken makatungtong dagiti tattao a dakkel ti inaramidda para iti panagdur-as ti ili a Bacarra. Dagiti inaramidda ket saan laeng a pakasaritaan no di ket agbiag a paset ti kinatao ken kalidad ti Bacarra ita.

08/08/2026

PAMMADAYAW KADAGITI ATLETA - AUGUST 2024

06/08/2026

I was incorrect in stating that Lydia broke all three records (Asian, S.E.A. and Philippine records) at the G.A. versus U.A.A.P. Competition.

At that competition, on February 3 1980 at Marikina, Isidro Del Prado broke the national record in the 800m with a time of 1:51:1 breaking the 14-year-old record of Alejandro Cabusora’s 1:53:7. Agripina Dela Cruz also broke the existing Philippine 400 m low hurdles with a time of 1:03:0 by .2 of a second. Lydia broke those records at the National Open Championships on May 1980 also at Marikina with President Marcos as the Guest of Honor.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Yesterday, I was accompanied by Merce Quijano to the Sistoza Building here in Laoag to undergo an X-ray on my upper shoulder. I have had a pain deep inside my upper shoulder for approximately 2 months now, which began when I was lifting weights.

While I fasted in Baguio, it subsided but once I broke my fast, it came back again. They did the x-ray on my arm, shoulder and back. The conclusion, “small calcific densities are seen near the insertion of the supraspinatus tendon”. There is no evidence of fracture, dislocation or tear. I might have to have an M.R.I. but in the meantime, I will take anti-inflammatory medication.

This was explained to me by Dr. Chito “Chips”, the son of Dr. Paul Sistoza, who was the Pioneer Radiologist in Ilocos Norte with the first CT-Scan in the Province. After the assessment of the son (who is also a radiologist, who returned to the province to serve), Dr. Paul himself came out to greet me. We had a long conversation and took a picture with him and his staff.

Agyamanak unay kenni Dr. Paul Sistoza ken Dr. Chito "Chips" Sistoza iti naimbag ken naimpapusoan a panangtaripato da kaniak. Awan ti bayad a naipataw iti panangieksamen da kenyak, ket daytoy ti maysa a kinamanagayat ken panagserbi nga saan a malipatan. Ni Apo ti mangbendision kadakayo ken agtultuloy koma ti panagballigi ken panagserbi yo iti umili. Dios ti agngina.

04/08/2026

Yours truly, attended the wake of Nick Stephen A. Jacinto, the Father of Nicole, a former Nurse with the Red Cross Laoag Chapter who married an Australian, my tukayo Michael. They now live in Rosebud, Melbourne. Michael was unable to return.

I condoled with all the family members. The wife Eden, who together with Nick, owned and ran a meat shop in the Laoag Chendaan. The two sons, Christan and Christian, and the brother, Benny who lives in Toronto, Canada.

The son, Christian, is a student at Holy Spirit Academy. He insisted that I pose with each of his fellow students. Clayson Harper, Rhein Tamayo, Gabriel Bartolomeo, Elijah Delacruz, Dominic Gaoiran, John Ablan, Arnold Lucas Jono Pederanda.

Also there, I met Henadina Noces, the sister of Kap Gilbert Noces of Brgy. 7, who lives in Brgy. Calayab.

I also met Ray (Doc) Choquenot, an Australian and Billy Breisch, a German. Both gentlemen I had met before. There was also Nelly Ortega who worked in the Provincial Treasury Office for 29 years, even when yours truly was the Governor. I also met the auntie of the Jacintos, Henedine Jambaro who is also working in the Provincial Treasurer’s office.

Also present at the wake was my good friend, Mrs. Mary Ang, who I worked with over many years, both as the Governor of Ilocos Norte and the Mayor of Laoag City. Also present was Albert Casas, the husband of Nelda Casas, my former City Budget Officer when I was the mayor.

I also met a certain lady by the name of Maude. Both Maude and I were close friends with Michael Luis. She considered Michael as her best male friend, and I considered Michael as my best friend.

Kadagiti pamilya nga nabati ni Nick, iparangarangko ti nauneg a pannakiliday ken panangipagrikna iti pannakapukaw yo. Sapay koma ta ti Dios ti mangtartarabay kadakayo iti daytoy a panawen ti inkayo panagladladingit.

03/08/2026

Manolo "Chino"Trinidad, who died at the age of 56 in 2024, was a former sports broadcaster for dzRH and dzBB and also GMA-7. He was part of Vintage TV's PBA coverage team. He was a former commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League. He was part of a group of basketball stakeholders who unified the sport, leading to the creation of the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas.
I was actually wrong in my retelling of Lydia’s breaking of the Asian, S.E.A. And Philippine record in the 400. It was in the National Open in May 1980( not the G.A. Versus U.A.A.P.In fact President Marcos was present to witness her record feat!

03/08/2026