MARIO L.

RAMIREZ’S
75TH SURPRISE BIRTHDAY

February 20, 2020, 4:00 PM

ALB HOTEL FUNCTION HALL

ENTRANCE OF THE CELEBRANT

Former US President Abraham Lincoln once wrote, “[And] in the end, it’s not the years in your life that
count. [But] the life in your years.” Tonight is a celebration of both the years and the life of Engineer
Edward Boado.

Good evening everyone, I am Patricia Bonifacio and I will be your host for this evening. All of us gathered
here have been a part of Engineer Ed’s life- one way or another. Kung baga, memory lane ang theme
natin tonight as we reminisce the good 60 years Engineer Ed has shared with us. Tonight is all about you,
Engineer Ed.

(Ngayong gabi din po ay sinicelebrate natin ang pagsali niyo sa isang club.. Isang grupo ng mga taong
libre ang sine, VAT-exempted at may express lanes sa mga grocery stores. Dagdagan natin ang inyong
citizenship. Hindi nalang po kayo Filipino Citizen pati na po…) Madami pa pong naka-prepare na
surprises para sa inyo. Because tonight, we celebrate you.

INTRODUCTION OF THE FAMILY

Before anything else, gusto ko po munang ipakilala sa inyong ang may mga pakana po ng gabing ito.
Ladies and gentlemen, the family of Engineer Ed. First we have,

1. Engineer Ramon and Mrs. Lynette Boado with their children, Lara and Lorenz Boado.
Civil Engineer Ramon Boado is the youngest brother of Sir Ed. He is married to Ma’am Lynette and they
are graced with two beautiful children, Lara and Baby Lorenz.

2. Mr. Rodel and Maria Isabel Ocampo with their children, Ronniel and Raizel Ocampo Mula naman po
sa landas ng masasarap na tocino, we have with us tonight, Ma’am Isabel Boado-Ocampo. She is a
graduate of Industrial Engineering from MAPUA Institute of Technology, which is also the alma mater of
our celebrant. She is the fifth sibling and she is married to Sir Rodel Ocampo. The couple is blessed with
two children- ay teenagers na pala, Ronniel and Raizel.

3. Mr. Raul and Mrs. Aida Lazaro with their son, Engineer AJ Lazaro Then we have Ma’am Aida Boado-
Lazaro, siya po ‘ata ang punong salarin sa surprise na ito. Siya po kasi ang kumontact sa akin. She is
happily
married to Sir Raul Lazaro, and together they are Mr. and Mrs. CPA, as both are accountants by
profession. They have one child, who is already an engineer himself like our celebrant, Engineer AJ.
4. Engineer Fernando and Mrs. Lyn Boado with their children, Jasher Kristian and Kathleen Joyce The 3rd
sibling is another Civil Engineer, Engineer Fernando Boado. He and his lovely wife, Ma’am Lyn, have two
children- Jasher Kristian and Kathleen Joyce.

5. Mr. Richard and Mrs. Aileen Boado with their children RJ, Richelle, Kate and CJ Ngayong gabi po ay
talagang pinaghandaan ng mga kapatid ni Engineer Ed dahil ang kanyang kapatid na seaman ay nandito
to be with his brother on his birthday. The second kuya to the Boado siblings is Sir Richard Boado. He is
blessed to have a happy family with his wife Ma’am Aileen consisting of four children, RJ, Richelle, Kate
and CJ.

6. Mrs. Natividad Boado And of course, none of the children would be here with us if not for their dear
Mama Nati, Engineer Ed’s mother.

GRAND INTRODUCTION OF THE CELEBRANT- ENGINEER EDWARD BOADO

Born on March 11, 1955 in Ilocos Sur to Ma’am Natividad and Sir Benjamin Boado, our celebrant is the
eldest of 6 children. He attended Ramon Magsaysay High School and went to Mapua Institue of
Technology for college where he took up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a board exam
passer which formally granted him the title of Civil Engineer. Growing up, our celebrant has been very
hardworking. In fact, he stood as both the father and the eldest brother to his siblings when their father
passed away. Siya po ang tunay na big brother. Inuuna niya ang kanyang mga kapatid at sinisigurado
niyang okay silang lahat kahit na may kanya-kanya na silang pamilya. Sa sobrang hardworking ni
Engineer Ed, dalawang lugar mo lang daw siya mahahanap, sa bahay or sa trabaho, although we are yet
to confirm this later. After graduation, Engineer Ed taught at Mapua as a Professor of Surveying as his
first job. Currently, he is the Vice President for Operations in Oreta Constructions, Inc. Being as
dedicated to his family and career, our celebrant deserves this night to celebrate his special day with
people who matter to him. Friends and family, let us once again welcome, the man of the hour,
ENGINEER EDWARD BOADO!

OPENING PRAYER

 Nephew- Mr. Kristian Boado

To start our celebration, I would like to call on one of the nephews of Engineer Ed, Kristian Boado to lead
us in the opening prayer.

[PRAYER]

Thank you Kristian.

WELCOME TOAST

 Brother- Engineer Fernando Boado

At this point, tatawagin ko naman po ang father ni Kristian, Engineer Fernando to welcome us to
tonight’s events and to give a toast to our celebrant, baka po gusto na din niyang ishare ang kanilang
motibong magkakapatid sa paghanda ng surprise na ito para alam na ni Engineer Ed sino ang mga
sangkot at kakuntsaba dito.

[TOAST]
Thank you for that speech, Engineer Fernando!

SONG NUMBER FROM ANNABEL’S BAND

Now people say that the most widely known language in any part of the world is music. Sabi nga nila,
masaya ang tao, nakikinig ng music, heartbroken, nakikinig din ng music. We have with us tonight,
_____________, to serenade us and to bring back memories of yesteryears. Please put your hands
together for ______________.

Parang bago po sa akin ang mga kinanta nilang songs. Hindi ko pa ‘ata generation yung mga songs na
‘yun. But thank you very much ____________. I’m pretty sure madaming memories ang nababalik ng
mga songs niyo sa ating mga guests tonight. We shall hear more of their amazing sound later.

PRAYER BEFORE DINNER

 Niece- Ms. Raizel Ocampo

But for now, we proceed to one of the most important parts of this celebration: enjoying each other’s
company over good food prepared for us by Annabel’sDINNER. And so, to lead us in the prayer before
meals, I would like to call on stage, Raizel Ocampo. A niece of Engineer Ed.

[PRAYER]

Thank you, Raizel! Before we proceed to the buffet tables, Engineer Ed will be going around tables to
have their pictures taken with our celebrant. Para po mas maayos at mas mabilis, we will divide the area
into two. Yung isang group po, proceed na sa buffet tables. While the other half, you may approach the
buffet table after Engineer Ed has taken a photo with your group.
Thank you and bon appetite, everyone!

DINNER PROPER AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CELEBRANT

 Background music c/o Annabel’s Band

GAME 1: “ALL ABOUT ENGINEER ED”

 PARTICIPANTS: 16

 Questions about Engineer Ed

1. Saan pinanganak si Engineer Ed?

ANSWER: ILOCUS SUR
2. Ano ang petname ni Engineer Ed noon bata pa siya? HAPON
ANSWER: HAPON

3. What is Engineer Ed’s favorite cuisine?

ANSWER: CHINESE FOOD

4. What is Engineer Ed’s least favorite food?

ANSWER: SHRIMP

5. Saan nag-college si Engineer Ed?

ANSWER: MAPUA Institute of Technology

6. Ano ang 1st job ni Engineer Ed?

ANSWER: Professor at Mapua

7. Anong subject ang tinuro niya sa kanyang first job?

ANSWER: Surveying

8. To date, what is the tallest building that Engineer Ed has constructed?

ANSWER:

9. Kailan ang totoong birthday ni Engineer Ed?

ANSWER: March 11
AVP

 Audio Video Presentation c/o Engineer AJ Lazaro

Since tonight is all about you Engineer Ed, your family and friends prepared a little something for you.
Hindi man nila araw-araw nasasabi sa’yo kung gaano ka nila na-aappreciate, now that it is your birthday,
they have the opportunity to let you know how they feel about you being their brother, their uncle,
their officemate.

Everyone, please direct your attentions to the screen for this audio-visual presentation prepared by
Engineer AJ, a nephew of Engineer Ed.

[AVP]
See Engineer Ed, tonight, you are surround by people who love you. But aside from those that are in the
video, we have with us here tonight other people na gusto nila, personally ka nila ma-ggreet. Sa lahat po
ng magbibigay ng kanilang message, toast and roast po ang style natin. Pwede niyo pong sabihin ang
mga
good memories niyo about Sir Ed, pwede din po ang mga unforgettable moments niyo and dahil po
birthday naman ni Engineer Ed and everyone here is very eager to know more about him, pwede niyo po
siyang ipahiya ng konti sa mga kwento niyo. So basically, magttoast tayo to all the good things and ang
pagkwento niyo ng mga unknown facts about Engineer Ed ang roast part.
Sir Ed, peace po tayo ha, napag-utusan lang po ako bilang host.

MESSAGES TO THE CELEBRANT

 Cousin- Neng Boado
First we have one of Engineer Ed’s dearest cousins. She works for SGS Gulf Limited since 1990. Siya daw
po ang pinaka-bibo sa mga magpipinsan.
Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Neng Boado.

[SPEECH]

Thank you, Ma’am Neng!

 Best Friend from MAPUA- Fe Manalo
Now, from an outside perspective, to give her messages to our celebrant, we have Engineer Ed’s best
friend from way back college days. She is currently teaching Physics in Immaculate Concepcion School
for Boys and has been friends with Engineer Ed for almost ___ years, Ms. Fe Manalo.
[SPEECH]

Thank you, Ma’am Fe! Ngayon ko lang po na-realize, parang mas matagal pa silang friends kesa sa time
na nabubuhay ako. It is really good to have yourself surrounded by good friends that stand the test of
time.

 Best Friend from Office- Engineer Ricardo Khan From college days to office days, Engineer Ed’s
officemate and best friend from Oreta Constructions Inc. is here to share with us kung sa bahay at office
nga lang ba talaga namamalagi si Engineer Ed. Having known each other from sometime, Engineer Ed
considers our next guest as one of his mentors in the work place. Please welcome, Engineer Ricardo
Khan.

[SPEECH]

Thank you, Engineer Khan!

Game 2: HENYONG ED

Since birthday mo, Engineer Ed, ikaw naman ang ilalagay naming sa hotseat. Don’t worry, kayang kanya
mo ang ipapagawa namin sa’yo.

MESSAGES TO THE CELEBRANT

 Kumpare- Engineer Artemio Santos We have another engineer to greet our celebrant our happy
birthday in the person of Engin eer Artemio Santos. He is another “BFF” and a kumpare of the celebrant.
(Baka sa kanya natin malaman if sa bahay and office lang ba talaga si Sir Ed).

[SPEECH]
Thank you, Engineer Santos!

 Nephew- Engineer AJ Lazaro

Being successful, Engineer Ed has been an inspiration to many. Especially to one of his nephew- Engineer
AJ Lazaro. Engineer AJ is an Electronics and Communications Engineer from Ateneo de Manila
University. Sobrang idol niya si Engineer Ed, he also taught like Engineer Ed after graduation. Currently,
he is taking up his Masters Degree also in Ateneo de Manila. Gusto po talaga sanang maging Civil
Engineer ni Engineer AJ, kaso po, mainit daw sa site.

[SPEECH]

Thank you, Engineer Santos!

 Good friend- Engineer Jhun Artificio

Narinig na po natin how Engineer Ed is as a brother, a cousin, an uncle, a friend, now, we have Engineer
Jhun Artificio, who is Engineer Ed’s shock absorber- malalaman natin sa kanya bakit, to give his messages
to the celebrant to share with us who is Engineer Ed in the workplace.
[SPEECH]
Thank you, Engineer Santos!

 Niece- Richelle Boado

BLOWING OF CANDLES

As in every birthday celebration, we have the blowing of the candles. May I request Engineer Ed’s family
to join him onstage as we sing him a happy birthday.

ADLIB

WORDS FROM THE CELEBRANT

Hindi po makakalampas ang gabing ito na wala tayong naririnig from the celebrant himself. I would like
to call our celebrant, Engineer Ed, for a few words.

[SPEECH]

Thank you, Engineer Ed! According to famous John Lennon, you should “Count your age by friends, not
years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” With that said, if we do count Engineer Ed’s age by his
friends and by the smiles he paints on peoples’ faces, hindi lang siguro siya 60 years old ngayon. Siguro
100 na. Ngayong gabi po, nagkaroon tayo ng pagkakataon to celebrate life and all its blessings. From
tonight, we see another year in Engineer Ed’s life filled with happiness, love and joy surrounded by his
family and friends.

Again, HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENGINEER EDWARD!

And once more, I am Patricia Bonifacio, at your service. Thank you everyone for gracing this event with
your presence and good evening!

HOST: Patricia Bonifacio

END