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Una kong nakilala si Boss Aris sa Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) noong 1998. Assistant Secretary sya noon, at sya ang namumuno sa Support Services Office (SSO), ang grupo ng mga opisinang naglalayong tulungan ang mga beneficiaries ng Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) na gawing produktibo ang mga lupaing iginawad sa kanila sa ilalim ng programa. Ang pagtulong sa mga magsasaka ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng repormang agraryo at pinangunahan ito ni Boss nang buong galing noong mga panahon iyon.

Pinasimulan nila Boss ang "Agrarian Reform Communities o ARCs" na naaayon sa konsepto ng integrated area development, kung saan ang maliliit na lupaing nakuha ng mga magsasaka ay pinapaunlad upang mag-ani ng mga produktong tatangkilikin at sasagot sa pangangailangan ng kanilang komunidad. Dahil sa galing ng pamumuno ni Boss ay nakakuha ang DAR nang maraming foreign-assisted projects at maraming programang nasimulan para sa mga CARP beneficiaries.

Marami nang naisulat tungkol sa laki ng kontribusyon ni Boss sa DAR at sa usapin ng agrikultura at repormang agraryo. Marami rin syang natulungang empleyado ng DAR, katulad ko. Pero ang kwento ko ay tungkol sa kanyang pagiging simpleng tao.

Noong unang araw ko sa DAR ay nakita ko si Boss Aris sa corridor sa labas ng kanyang opisina, naka-shorts at t-shirt na puti, nakikipag-tawanan sa mga janitor at iba pang administrative staff. Maaga pa noon at nagtataka ako kung bakit merong nakapambahay sa 3rd floor ng DAR Central Office, na malapit lang sa Office of the Secretary. Laking gulat ko na lang na sa unang miting na dinaluhan ko noong araw na iyon ay nakita ko sya uli. Naka-slacks na sya at polo, at noong pinakilala ako sa kanya ay nagulat ako kasi Assistant Secretary pala sya. Mataas ang posisyon niya, pero napakabait nya. Nagbiro sya agad sa meeting namin, at napansin ko na ang mga tao ay komportable sa kanya.

Sa paglipas nang mga araw, nalaman ko na si Boss ay kilala sa pagiging magaling at mabait. Masayahin siya, mapagpakumbaba, at mahiyain. Humanga din ako (at medyo naawa) sa kanya nang nalaman ko ang laki ng personal niyang sakripisyo. Para lamang makapagsilbi sa Bayan ay doon pala sya nakatira sa DAR Compound at minsan lamang siya umuuwi sa San Pablo, kung nasaan ang kanyang pamilya.

At kaya pala tuwing umaga ay naka-shorts at shirt sya ay dahil tumatakbo sya sa Quezon Memorial Circle sa tapat ng DAR. Maaga siyang gumising at ugali niya talaga ang mag ehersisyo. Makikipagkwentuhan sya saglit sa mga staff, pero pagkatapos noon ay maghapon na syang magtatrabaho. Madalas syang mag trabaho hanggang gabi. Bilib nga ako sa kanya noon kasi ang aga nagsisimula ng araw nya sa opisina, pero isa sya sa mga huling natatapos. Sobrang sipag niya.

Ang medyo nakakatawang natatandaan ko kay Boss ay siya ang unang opisyal ng DAR na nakita kong nag-Amerikana. Nagulat ako sa kanyang japorms noong araw na iyon. May meeting sa mga foreign donors., at siyempre, siya ang lead. Kaya pala pusturang-pustura siya. Yun nga lang, dahil lahat ng mga opisyal -- pati na ang boss naming lahat na si Secretary Ernie Garilao -- ay naka-barong lang, wala silang binatbat sa porma ni Asec Aris. Big Boss na Big Boss ang dating niya noong araw na iyon.

At iyang maliit na bagay na iyan, ang pustura ni Sir, ay tumatak sa isip ko. Naunawaan ko kung gaano ka-komportable si Boss sa kanyang sarili at sa kanyang kakayahan, kaya kaya niyang isuot ang kahit anong damit at igagalang siya ng kanyang kausap. Pwede syang naka-shorts at T-shirt. Pwede syang naka-polo at slacks. Pwede syang naka-maong at collared shirt. Pwede syang naka-barong. Pwede syang naka-Amerikanang coat and tie. Kahit ano ang suot nya ay makikita na sya ay hindi ordinaryong tao. Mayroon siyang dating na sya ay may kaalaman, may kakayahan, bukas para makinig, at kailangang pakinggan. Kahit ano ang suot nya ay lalabas at lalabas ang kanyang pagiging magaling na pinuno.

Bata pa ako noong nakilala at una kong naka-trabaho si Boss, at insecure pa ako, palaging nakabihis, naka-high heels at naka-make-up sa opisina. Si Boss ang nagturo sa akin (nang hindi nya nalalaman) na walang halaga ang suot na damit o panlabas na kaanyuan ng tao. Ang mahalaga ay ang kanyang dedikasyon at kakayahan sa paggawa ng trabaho.

Iyan ang isa sa maibabahagi kong natutunan ko kay Boss. Marami akong maibabahagi, sa totoo lang, pero, baka mapaiyak ako. Ito na lang muna. Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanya. Alam nya kung gaano kalaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya. Basta, Sir, hindi mo alam, pero hanga ako sa maraming bagay, pati na rin sa iyong confidence at fashion sense.  Tuwang-tuwa ako pati na sa pagsusuot mo ng shawl bilang accessories. Iyong ibang tao ang mga sinusuot ay mamahaling alahas o damit, pero ikaw, simple lang palagi pero ang lakas ng dating. Totoo talaga yung saying na "the clothes do not make the man." Kasi, kahit nasaan ka, you are THE man. You know who you are, you are comfortable in your own skin, and so you dress to please yourself, fully aware that how you look do not define you.

Bonus na lang, Boss, na gwapo ka rin (lalo na pag nakangiti), at kapag kulay blue ang suot mo. Bagay na bagay sa iyo ang blue.

Salamat, Boss Aris. Happy birthday po!

- Chona David-Casis

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Hiling po ni Tita Annie na habang iniipon natin ang mga kuwento at pagbabahagi tungkol kay Boss ay huwag natin itong iparating sa kanya para sya ay masurpresa sa kanyang birthday. Sa April pa iyon, pero alam ni Tita Annie na busy kayong lahat kaya binibigyan nya kayo ng sapat na panahon.

Salamat po.

- Chona

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Happiest Birthday to our Dear Boss...
Always take care po and may the Lord would continuously blessed you with good health... Maraming Salamat po!

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Ang  Dakilang Mayaman

Mahirap simulan ang tulang paglalarawan

Mahirap dahil kulang ang salita para siya papurihan

Mahirap ipaliwanag ang  pusong may kababaan

Mahirap kalimutan ang kanyang kabutihan.

Mayaman pala ang Undersecretary Aris,

Mayaman sa ngiti maging sa dukha tulad namin

Mayaman sa kalinga at maalalahanin

Mayaman sa kaalaman na sa bayan ay inihain.

Hindi siya napapagod sa trabahong nalukluk;

Hindi siya mapag-imbot at hindi rin kurakot;

Hindi siya tamad, kaya kahit alas singko ng umaga ay nagpa-follow-up;

Hindi katatantanan pag sa KALAHI-CIDDS ay kailangan.

Oo, mapalad kami na naging bahagi ng buhay ni Usec. Aris.

Oo, siya ang dahilan bakit Jakarta ay napuntahan.

Oo, ang World Bank, hindi siya matanggihan.

Oo, kaya isang manok, siya ay aking pinasalubungan.

Nang dumating ang malaking pagsubok,

Biglang naalala, ang bilin ni Boss.

“Kung bumabagyo, huwag pumalaot upang di ka lumubog.

Mag-ipon ng lakas, pagka’t tulong ng Diyos ay ipagkakaloob.”

Ang kahusayan, kagalingan, kasipagan, at kabaitan

Tunay na mahirap tumbasan.

Libo-libong kababaihan ay iniahon  sa kahirapan

Nang isang Jaime Aristotle Alip, masusulat sa kasaysayan.

Maligayang Kaarawang, Usec. Alip!

Magin Flores

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Hello po Boss! Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉 long lived. I'm very much happy that I'm a part of this prestige organization. Since my employment in CARD, Im always longing your wisdom of words and thoughts in helping our kababayans to bring them into out of poverty. I salute you Boss for keeping us inspiring even in this times of pandemic. God bless and more power to come!!!

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Hello po Boss! Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉 long lived. I'm very much happy that I'm a part of this prestige organization. Since my employment in CARD, Im always longing your wisdom of words and thoughts in helping our kababayans to bring them into out of poverty. I salute you Boss for keeping us inspiring even in this times of pandemic. God bless and more power to come!!!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. ARIS FROM CARD-MRI GRADUATE SCHOLARS

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. ARIS FROM CARD-MRI GRADUATE SCHOLARS

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Una po sa lahat, maraming salamat po sa pagbibigay niyo sa amin ng isang magandang oportunidad. Sa mga katulad naming kapos sa buhay ngunit may pangarap, isa po kayo sa nagbigay saamin ng chance para matupad namin ang pangarap, ang makapagtapos ng pag- aaral. Napakaraming oportunidad ang ibinigay niyo sa aming mga estudyante ng CMDI, mula sa libreng edukasyon binigyan niyo din po kame ng trabaho habang nag aaral. Hindi po kayo tumitigil sa pagbibigay ng kung anong makakabuti para sa inyong mga mag aaral. Isa po kami sa mga saksi kung paano niyo po isinasagawa ang vision ng ng CARD-MRI "to eradicate poverty". Nag iisang Boss po kayo na ang tingin sa mga empleyado ay kapamilya, tunay na napaka humble. Isa po kayo sa aming inspirasyon at hinahangaan dahil sa abilidad niyo po sa buhay. Hangad po namin na matupad niyo po ang lahat ng pangarap niyo sa buhay at bigyan pa po kayo ng lakas sa araw-araw upang patuloy pa po kayong makatulong hindi lang sa mga estudyante at empleyado higit po sa lahat sa bawat mamamayan ng Pilipinas, dahil sa mga oportunidad na ibinibigay po ninyo sa bawat kasapi ng CARD-MRI nagkakaron po sila ng pagkakataon upang maka-ahon sa kahirapan. Tunay na napakabuti niyo po. Happy Birthday po Dr. Alip!

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Happy happy birthday po boss, salamt po sa lahat ng inyong tulong na ibinibgay nyo sa amin.dalangin ko po sa inyo ay bgyan pa kayo ng lakas na pangangatawan at mahabang buhay. Godbless you

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Hi Usec. Aris, my warmest birthday greetings.

You will always be remembered as one who is cool, yet straightforward when it comes to  giving comments and advise! So humble as a person!

Thank you Usec. for the guidance during my stint at DSWD, you’re one of my mentors and part of my public service journey.

Cheers to good health and long life! Keep safe and take care. God bless po! - Alice Bala

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Boss Aris during the BSP launch of the "National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028" last Jan. at the BSP

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Kuha ito sa BSP. Kahit sya ang pinakapogi dito ay simple lang si Boss Aris. Shy boy, 'ika nga.

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Dear Tito Aris:
I wish to let you know that I am very happy to have a boss of a special person like you. Not only because you supported me all throughout with my studies but whenever I needed help, you and Tita Annie have been always there for me, you offered me your friendship and your guidance. I admire you a lot because you are a great professional and also a great human being. A lovable, adorable and kengkoy Lolo sometimes (hehehe). And you’re the sweetest husband ever po (kinikilig nga po si Tita Annie lagi  hehehe). I wish to inform you that during all the years I have worked in your family, you have been very good to me and have given me your trust. I am very grateful because working with you as my boss has helped me to gain experience and develop professionally. But this time I do not want to mention your professional qualities, but want to take this opportunity to write to you to greet you warmly on your birthday. I know your friends and family will do everything they can to make this a very nice day for you. I wish the Lord blesses you and gives you many more years of life so you can continue to contribute in the lives of many people with your skills and experience. I will never forget our Bohol and Cebu trip because that was my first time to ride on a plane po hahaha. Thank you po for everything that you have given me. I hope someday I can have a chance to pay back all the kindness you and your family have given me for seven years.  Happy birthday po Tito Aris. Mahal ko po kayo! Ito po yung First selfie ko with you sa Man Made Forest nung trip po natin sa Bohol,Tito Happy Happy Happy birthday🎂 po. 🎉 Stay Safe and GodBless ❤❤❤❤

Love: Maring ( ewan ko po bakit maring ang tawag sakin ni Boss 😂)

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Happy, happy birthday Usec Aris!

I wish to take this opportunity to affirm your leadership in the  then Operations & Capacity Building Group (OCBG) of the DSWD. As one of your Assistant Secretaries, I had the privilege of working closely with you and had  witnessed your passion and commitment in serving our marginalized  and disadvantaged clientele, specially the women who had to carry the brunt of being breadwinners and mothers at the same time. You have enriched the DSWD's socio-economic program thru your CARD network and linkage with the international community.

Your ingenuity, humility and simplicity are traits that I will remember. You have been a considerate and down to earth boss and colleague.

Thank you very much for being part of my journey as a servant leader. May God bless you immensely as you continue to be a blessing for others.

Magandang buhay at mabuhay ka Dr. Aris!

Ang iyong kapamilya, kapuso, kapatid at kapanalig,

CELIA CAPADOCIA-YANGCO

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Dr. Alip is not just a leader, a boss, to all of us. His words and presence unite us to see the bigger picture of who we are as an organization of change and hope.

Stay healthy and happy po. Happy Birthday po, Boss!

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Dear Boss,
We wish you po a happy birthday and good health for you and your family. Have a blessed and great birthday po. Stay safe and may God continue to bless you more and more po.
From : Magpantay Family
Rosel, Glen and Paul

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As we celebrate your birthday, there's no such material gifts that we can offer incomparable to all the guidance, love and support you'd given to us, our families, CARD MRI, and our nation. Bilang aming Ama, we always pray that the good Lord grant you enough strenght, protect you from any harm, and keep you always healthy as you continuously mentor us towards our goal.

Thank you very much po Boss. 💞😘💞

We love you always and enjoy your day to the fullest🎉✨🎉

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Walang hanggang pasasalamat po ang aking ipinaaabot to our very extraordinary leader, our very own Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip. Nasa inyo na po ang lahat Boss Alip, talino, husay, busilak na puso para sa lahat esp. sa mga members at marami pang iba.

Happy happy birthday po! All I wish is more birthdays to come, good health and strong leadership in CARD MRI. God bless you always po.

Sid Guevarra

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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."-John Quincy Adams

Thank you so much Boss for always inspiring us to be the best that we can be,  to learn more, do more and become more. We are so thankful for all the wisdom that you shared, for the trust and support that you have given us.

May GOD shower you and your family  abundant blessings and good health.
And may your birthday be full of joy and excitement.

Happy Birthday Boss!

Lanie Moral

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To the skipper of the ship, thank you for leading the entire CARD family in shaping the lives of our clients and their families.  When I was assigned in Vietnam for almost 2 years, I saw personally how you remained to be humble and simple. You just took taxi and walk when visiting partners.  The hotel that you like to check in was a simple hotel. This impressed me greatly as you have remained grounded despite of your stature.  You also meant well in helping our partners abroad similar of how you steer CARD in Philippines. Wishing you po all the best, good health and long life.  You have remained and will ever be our inspiration!  Happy birthday po Boss Aris :-)                                                                From Neil Polinag                 

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To the skipper of the ship, thank you for leading the entire CARD family in shaping the lives of our clients and their families.  When I was assigned in Vietnam for almost 2 years, I saw personally how you remained to be humble and simple. You just took taxi and walk when visiting partners.  The hotel that you like to check in was a simple hotel. This impressed me greatly as you have remained grounded despite of your stature.  You also meant well in helping our partners abroad similar of how you steer CARD in Philippines. Wishing you po all the best, good health and long life.  You have remained and will ever be our inspiration!  Happy birthday po Boss Aris :-)                                                                From Neil Polinag                 

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Una ko nakita ng personal si Boss Aris noong AO pa ako year 2000, nagvisit sa hawak kong center sa Brgy Bautista may kasama syang foreigner, mag ask ang foreigner syempre di ako sanay mag english tanda ko ang sinabi nya "you are a professional". Wow yun ang salita na nagpalakas ng aking loob. Talaga naman na si Boss Aris ay full of encouragement, motivation at nakaka inspire. Sayang di pa uso ang cellphone na may camera noon.Para may picture ka po sa akin noon time na yun...
Happy birthday po Boss, I pray for your good health.
Thank you po and God always be with you and your family
-Claire G. Mercado

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Nagsimula po ang aking journey sa CARD noong may natanggap akong email mula sa aming College Sec na naghahanap ng Executive Assistant si Dr. Alip taong 2011. Dahil ako po ay fresh grad, sa aking isip ay gusto ko lamang maranasan ang proseso ng pag-aapply. Pero heto ako, makalipas ang lampas isang dekada, kasama pa rin ng CARD.

Tandang-tanda ko pa ang unang beses na nakausap ko si Boss. Isang hapon iyon ng January 2012. Sa Kapihan sa head office. Nakipag-meeting kami sa kanya dahil sa mga documentation na kailangan gawin para sa International Group. Na-starstruck ako sa kanya. Siya pala ang tinatawag nilang "Boss".

Hindi po ako naging EA ni Boss. Minsan nga, naiisip ko, what if naging EA niya ako? Napakarami ko sigurong natutuhan sa kanya first-hand. Gayunpaman, ma-swerte pa rin ako dahil kakaiba ang paraan kung paano ko siya nakilala.

Naging writer po ako ng Research Unit under kay Mrs. Alip. Ang una kong naging proyekto ay pagsusulat ng staff stories sa maraming bahagi ng Pilipinas. Dito ako nakaguhit ng larawan ni Boss mula sa kung paano siya i-describe ng mga kawani ng CARD--humble, approachable, simple. One-of-a-kind visionary leader.

Kaya sa unang pagkakataon na nakausap ko siya, lubos ang aking saya at excitement. Actually, maging sa kasalukuyan, tinetreasure ko pa rin po ang mga moments na nakakausap siya or napapakinggan siyang magbigay ng mga mensahe. Siya po kasi yung klase ng tao na pag nagsalita ay ititigil mo kung ano man ang iyong ginagawa dahil gusto mo siyang pakinggan. Sabi nga ni Ate Cleo noon, kahit paulit-ulit niyang naririnig ang kwento ng CARD mula kay Boss, every time is like the first time.

Simula po noon hanggang ngayon ay lubos ang pagpapasalamat ko sa isang job ad na natanggap ko via email. Dahil dito, nakakilala ako ng pangalawang pamilyang nagbibigay sa aking ng napakaraming oportunidad para patuloy na mag-grow bilang isang indibidwal at development practitioner.

Boss, maligayang kaarawan po sa inyo at pinagpapasalamat ko po ang inyong buhay. We are so blessed to have you as our leader in CARD MRI. You inspire us to be our best so that we can serve others well. Ipagpapatuloy po namin ang inyong nasimulan at patuloy itong pagyayamanin. Mahal na mahal po namin kayo! Nawa ay patuloy po kayong pagpalain ng ating Panginoon.

Happiest birthday po!

Cyrene

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Extraordinary Boss! He never stops giving us opportunities to be successful. 

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Extraordinary Boss! He never stops giving us opportunities to be successful. 

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Happiest Birthday po Boss! 🎉🎊🕊️           I wish you good health and have a long life.
Boss, kulang po ang salitang pasasalamat kumpara sa iyong mga nagawa sa Bayan at natulungang milyong Pamilyang Pilipino naiahon sa kahirapan.                                                     I am the luckiest one, being an employee of CARD MRI because I was the one of those who are benefitted for the study program and given the opportunity to finished my college degree (BSBA Major in Microfinance Management) and also despite of my shortcomings, Boss! (Alam nyo na po yun) I'm so blessed because you given me again the opportunity to study abroad (UNH-USA) to took up and finished my masteral degree(Master of Arts in Community Development) Boss just want you to know that without you i am nothing...
I'm also grateful and happy being a CARD Officer. So that, I will perform my duty with all my heart and skillfully. Thank you Boss❤️

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Very apt descriptions of you:  Simpleng tao, the Gentle Giant, dakilang mayaman. For me, you are all of the above and much more: honest to the core, makabayan na totoo, visionary, effective leader, magaling na academic but always considers realities especially in the context of poor women.  Parang maganda gumawa ng study on " The world  without an Aries Alip?"  Ano nga kaya ang counterfactual?

Cheers for good health and happiness always. You are fulfilled because you so deserve it. I will always enjoy serving the CMDI with you.

Mabuhay ka!

Greetings from:  Agnes Rola, UPLB

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From Ngoc Linh: Happy Birthday Anh Aris!!!! 

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From Ngoc Linh: Happy Birthday Anh Aris!!!! 

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Thanks to your help at the beginning pf my career, I have fallen in love with microfinance and considered it an important part of life. To me, you are always a special and kind-hearted person who supports Vietnam microfinance in general and TYM development in particular. I cannot express through words my respect and admiration for you. I wish you great health, happiness, and success in life. Happy Birthday Anh !!!

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Dear uncle Aris. Many happy returns of the day . You are a very special man with gifted qualities. My father used to love you the most . You are very close to my family’s heart and we miss you a lot. Your sincere guidance steered CARD and its affiliated organisations in the pinnacle of success. I pray to the almighty for your long life and good health. May you live long and contribute for the betterment of the mass people. We love you from the bottom of our hearts. - Tanzil

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Thank you Boss for.always inspiring as through the years. We're so grateful to have you as our visionary Boss who always nurture us despite our imperfection. Happiest Birthday po. Good health and continous happiness are our wishes for you. 🎂🎉🍰💗🎊

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We call Daddy Aris “daddy” for a reason. Because he literally stands like a second dad to us. In countless occassions, he’s always been there providing us all the father-like support we needed when my parents struggled to provide them.

I have many memories of him but my fave is this - when he and mommy annie paid me and my sister a surprise early morning visit at our apartment in elbi. And they found, Karol, my then boyfriend now husband, there with me. 😬

The coldest fear and embarassment from being caught like that haunted me for a long time. I will never forget the anger he’s shown and how he interrogated the 🤬 out of karol. And that incident was what prompted me to introduce Karol to my own dad and our family.

But that just goes to show how much respect and love and regard and we have for him. His approval and consideration and opinion is always important and will always matter. He is our second dad!

Happy birthday Daddy Aris! May God continue to bless you with everything that you need and more. We love you always.❤️

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To a lovable, kind hearted, inspired, and determined boss, I am grateful to have chance to work under your guidance for all these years. I have learned many things through your leadership. May god continue to prosper you and bless you with abundance of joys and health.
Regards,

Kalyan & Leak

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Nagsimula ako bilang Technical Officer (TO) sa CARD Inc. July 1998 na assigned ako sa Nagcarlan Branch at hindi kami palagi nakaka punta sa CARD MRI Head Office kaya naman malaki talaga takot at hiya namin sa mga Heads at kay Boss.  Pero  hindi mo talaga masasabi ang kapalaran kung saan ka dadalhin... January 2005 na lipat ako sa Head Office at eto na nga ang simula ng aking bago journey from Operation to Support Unit.

Marami po ako natutunan sa iyo Boss  kase ikaw yong aking  inspiration  at nag bibigay ng encouragement upang magampanan ko ng maayos ang tungkulin iniatas nyo po sa akin.

Salamat po Boss kase ikaw yong unang tao na nagtiwala sa kakayahan ko... kapag nag kwetuhan tayo tungkol sa family ,palagi mo kinukumusta ang akin anak at kapag sinasabi ko sayo na buti hindi nag mana sa akin kase hindi po talaga ako matalino ... pero ikaw yong kaunaunahang tao na nagsabi sa akin na " Mas matalino pa din ako sa akin anak kase may na achieved na ako at eto na estado ng buhay ko" .

Salamat Boss sa pagiging Tatay at kaibigan.

Salamat po sa pagtitiwala at pag mamahal.

More Birthdays and celebrations to come.

God Bless and Stay Healthy.

Maida Decano

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Happy Birthday Boss!

March 2006 po ng pinadala nyo ako sa Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu at Tawi-tawi Provinces  para mag TA sa ibang Micro-Finance at mag open ng mga CARD Inc. Branches.

June 2006 po kita unang nameet with Ms. Pauline and Mr. Sali ng Chamber of Commerce sa Jolo, Sulu.

January 2007 naman po ng inilipat ako sa Ilocos Region, Mula noon wala na pong work assignment na malayo para akin kasi tig-kabilang dulo ng Pilipinas ang naging assignment ko sa unang tatlong (3) taon ko as CARD Inc. employee.

Isa ka pong “ALAMAT” at walang makakapantay pagdating sa Poverty Alleviation.

Happy Birtday Boss, at naway pagkalooban po kayo ng mahabang, mahabang, mahabang, mahabang........................BUHAY.

Yna Sepillo

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I entrusted Pauline with a speech text you had written in 1990. You have made a big stride since then, but you are still the same person. Hope to see you again this year. Stay safe and enjoy life!

Taka

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CELEBRATING GOD'S GREATEST GIFT

The world needs more people like you,

Whose care for everyone transcends any hue,

Through thick or thin is always true,

The promise of eradicating poverty to pursue.

Taking this chance to spell these words,

Thank God for having our world cross,

And realize what they say one’s purpose,

Boss, I am one of the fortunate to be in this cause.

Celebrating God’s greatest gift of life,

Is what everyone wish despite the strife,

You, being one of the few blessed with abilities and vision,

May the Almighty grant you more and more, for more reasons.

Happiest Birthday Dr. Alip!

Many, many more life blessings to celebrate!!!

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Happy 65th birthday to you my dearest Bro Aris.
Really happy that you reached this age with super lots of achievement.  Believe ako sa iyo. I remembered you were saying that noong highschool ka, umuutang ka pa ng grades kay Mr. Sanqui, one of your teachers, sa Ateneo para di ka mahulog sa grading period na yun.
I really really admire you.
This is also an opportunity to thank you so much for all the good deeds, support at lahat lahat na to help us and my children to be what they are now. Hinding hindi mo kami pinabayaan and from the bottom of my heart, Thank you . Very much appreciated 😘
The only thing I can give in return is to pray hard , for good health, safety, long life and to bless you more and more.
Again, thank you. God bless you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love you always.❤️❤️❤️,
Ate Jeanette

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Happy Birthday Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip ❤️

Isang karangalan po sa akin ang mabati kayo ngayong kaarawan nyo. Sobrang nakakataba ng puso ang magbigay ng mensahe sa inyo ngayong kaarawan nyo kaya lulubusin ko na po 😊

Nais ko pong gamitin ang pagkakataong ito upang magpasalamat sa inyo, ito ang bagay hindi ko nagawa nung mga panahong nag aaral pa po ako sa CMDI. Ako po si Robielyn Villamor, nagtapos ng kursong BS Entrepreneurship sa CMDI.

Hindi po sapat ang salitang salamat, upang ipatid sa inyo kung gaano kalaki ang naging ambag nyo (through your institution) sa aming buhay. Alam nyo po, sobrang hanga po ako sa aking galing, talino at pagmamahal nyo sa inyong kapwa at mga kawani. Sapagkat handa kayong ibigay ang lahat ng inyong kakayanan, kaalaman, at kahusayan ng buong puso makatulong lamang sa inyong kapwa. Lalo na po sa panahon ngayon. Napakarami nyo ng mahihirap na natulungan sa pamagitan ng inyong mga institusyon at programa nito. Isa na nga po dito yung pagbibigay ng scholarship para sa kapos palad na katulad ko. Upang magkaroon ng pagkakataon na mag aral at maging susi ito upang matupad ang mga pangarap at mithiin sa buhay.

Kung kaya't wish ko po ngayong kaarawan ninyo at palagi ko pong ipagdarasal ang inyong kalusugan, at nawa'y pagkalooban pa po kayo ng Panginoong Diyos ng mahabang buhay pa, upang mas marami pa po kayong matulungan lalo na ang mga mahihirap na makaahon sa kahirapan. Gaya ng nais nyo na to eradicate the poverty not only here in the Philippines but also in other countries.

Maraming maraming salamat po Boss Alip. Maligayang Kaarawan po sa inyo.

God Bless and More Power !

P.S. Nawa'y magkaroon rin po ako ng pagkakataon na makapagpa-picture sa inyo, dahil sa tagal po ng pag aaral ko sa CMDI wala po tayong picture dalawa 😂

Thank you po ❤️

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Marami pong nakilala ang aming pamilya hindi lamang dito sa ating mahal na bayan kundi sa iba-ibang bayan din. Si Doc Aris ay isa sa mga masasabi kong hinangaan naming lahat - mula sa aming ina na tinawag ni Doc na Tita Cory, at  kay Noynoy, hanggang sa aming mga babae: si Pinky, Viel, Kris at ako. Hindi lang po sya magaling at matulungin, nakakagulat na sa dunong nya, mapagpakumbaba pa sya. Kaya naman po sya ay talagang matatawag na living saint! Sa ilang mga talumpati nina Noynoy at Tita Cory ni Doc Aris, naaalala ko kung ga’no nila sya pinuri! Nararamdaman naming magkakapatid na si Doc ay isang tunay na kaibigan kasi kahit wala na ang aming ina at si Noynoy, hindi pa rin nya kami kinalimutan... Mainit na mainit pa rin nya kaming tinatanggap kapag bumibisita kami sa kanila. Walang pasko ang dumadaan na hindi nya kami naaalala. Tuwang tuwa kami sa mga pinapadala nila sa amin na likha sa Laguna. Ang ilan sa mga yun magandang ipamana sa mga anak namin!
Panalangin ko po na mabiyayaan pa si Doc Aris ng maraming malusog at maginhawang taon kapiling ang mga mahal nya!

Ballsy Aquino Cruz

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Happy Birthday to Alip
You are so smart, talented and endlessly capable of empowering people
How can i forget Mdam Pheli Velarians who brought you to Vietnam since 1990 and you were the first person tp plant the Microfinance of tree.
The tree is it that united us like family members
The friendship between the two famiies never fade away.

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You are truly an inspiration po, a great leader and a man of character.  Hindi lang po sa company nya ito naipaparamdam pero your treated my family as your extended family.  Yong concern po ninyo sa pamiya ko ang isang bagay na kailanman ay hindi namin makakalimutan.  And that makes him a Good Father.  Maraming Salamat din po sa pagbibigay mo ng isang Boss Juls, dahil magkaiba man po kayo ng paraan pero you have the same kind heart, humbleness and sincerity.

You're always included in our prayers po, Again Boss, Mula po sa aming mag asawa ni Dave at buong pamilya, Happy happy Birthday po.

Stay Healthy po and Godbless

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You are truly an inspiration po, a great leader and a man of character.  Hindi lamang po sa loob ng company nya ito naipaparamdam pero you treated my family as your extended family.  Yong concern po ninyo sa pamilya ko ang isang bagay na kailanman ay hindi po namin makakalimutan.  And that makes him a good father.  Maraming Salamat din po sa pagbibigay mo po ng isang Boss Juls, dahil magkaiba man po kayo ng paraan, pero you have the same kind heart, humbless and sincerity.

You're always included in our prayers po.  Again Boss, Mula po sa aming mag asawa ni Dave at sa aming buong pamilya.  Happy Happy Birthday po.

Stay Health and Godbless po

-Dessa Burgos

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Happy birthday from former TYM Deputy Genneral Director

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Happy birthday from former TYM Deputy Genneral Director

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Dr Alip Aris has inspired and encouraged TYM through our successful path. We are very grateful to Dr. Aris as a master in the microfinance industry. Happy birthday to our master, we wish you a happy birthday with your family and loved ones and always achieve many achievements in your work.
-Nguyen Thi Minh Thuong, Deputy Head of Planning and Finance Department of the Central Vietnam Women's Union, former Deputy General Director of TYM-

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Dear Dr. Aris and Mrs. Annie,

Happy birthday to Dr. Aris Alip! We want to say thank you for being so wonderful. Since TYM’s establishment, you always stood by our side through difficult times and gave us your knowledge and professionalism.

Covid-19 pandemic has caused various challenges for both CARD and TYM. We pray that CARD will strongly overcome this obstacle, and may you and all our beloved CARD colleagues be healthy and safe.

We also wish you and your family lots of joy, happiness and health during this difficult year. Happy birthday!

Sincerely yours,

Nguyen Thi Thu Hien

General Director

TYM MFI

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Franky Suhenda and Dr. Alip, 5 years ago

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Birthday greetings from Franky Suhenda and family, and DMS Indonesia

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Birthday greetings from Franky Suhenda and family, and DMS Indonesia

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Happiest Birthday, Dr. Alip…

May you always be given the health, a life full of blessings and to continue sharing your kindness and wisdoms for those around you.

Dr. Alip, you are a blessing, goodness and a light given by God through this extraordinary mission and work.  I am very grateful to have been inspired by your mission.  Thank you for being a mentor, a role model, a business partner, and a great friend.
Sending you lots of birthday love from all of us in Dana Mandiri Sejahtera – Indonesia, from my family to you and your family on this special day.  Hope will see you soonest.

GBU,
Franky

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you! you! you are the worlds greatest boss
more than that, however, you became my father
and there’s no one else i would have rather
because with you, i have found my cause

twenty two years since i set foot in your office
then and now i have learned so much
i do not think there will be an opportunity as such
to be given a chance and be accorded with notice

my ups and downs came and went
you were always there, just and fair
showing your compassion and care
your wisdom and thoughts to me you always lent

you! you! you are world’s greatest boss
happy birthday ninong boss aris!

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Boss is not just a leader but an inspiration to all of us. He touches the life of everyone and truly he brings back what he knows the best for each one of us.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom which guide us to be better person. Napakabuti po ng inyong puso which I always admire. You always give us support, love and the sincerity are always there.

Happy birthday Boss and wishing you more and more years to celebrate.

All the best po...

Lousel

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Happy birthday from Ngoc Ha TYM to my idol

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Happy birthday from Ngoc Ha TYM to my idol

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Dear Dr. Alip,
You are my idol for your kindness, thoughtfulness, friendliness and humility. I have learnt a lot from you and try to improve  myself everyday. I wish you a great birthday  and many days ahead full of blessings.
From Ngoc Ha - TYM

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Chào anh Aris,

This is em Quý. To write about you as a person is not easy as there are many things we remember and love about you.

Em Qúy and Trung really admire you for quitting smoking and regularly exercising to get healthier. These are not easy things to do. What you did inspires me and Trung to lead a healthy lifestyle.
You particularly remember everyone's hobbies and likes. Once you gave Trung a bottle of wine which was really moving and made him emotional.
You are also an extremely patient person and willing to wait for people to correct their wrongs. This is very humane.

Our family really loves and respect you as a big brother. We look forward to meeting you soon. Happy Birthday and wishing you much health and happiness.

Big hugs,
Family of Trung & Quý

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You were the person I admire most when I got into this job. Thank you Boss for lifting my confidence and letting me become what I am today. You are truly the best inspiration to all of us boss, You taught us a lot with practical experiences that we can always use in the real world and increase our knowledge. We learned a lot from you and I really wish that you keep showering your guidance to us.   May God bless you with a long life.
Happy Happy Birthday Boss.

Judith Yeban

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Dear bác Alip,

This is cháu Hoa (from Quý).

I had the rare opportunity and big luck to work for CARD in the Philippines at the very beginning of my career. Thinking back to those days, I was inexperienced and impulsive. But thanks to your generosity, great patience, acceptance, kindness, and care, as well as tita Annie's, I was able to grow not just as a professional but as a person. I can't express my gratitude to you and your family enough.

To me, you are like a big uncle who I can always look up to and learn from. So now, whenever I work, I am super happy to write CARD MRI in my resume and refer to my experiences in the Philippines with joy and pride!

I wish you a very happy birthday po. May health, joy, and relaxation be with you always. Please take care and I look forward to seeing you and tita soon.

With much love,
Hoa

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I miss seeing you and friends at CARD. I just want to say what a privilege it has been to walk in your shadow these past 18 years. Thank you for showing us the way toward a better life for thousands of families in the Philippines and in other parts of Asia. It has been our joy to partner with you.
Joe Higdon and Ellen Sudow

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In American sports there is always a discussion about who is the Greatest Of All Time (the GOAT). You Aris are my pick for the GOAT.
Joe Higdon

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I first got to know Dr. Aris Alip through our common friend and role model, Janet McKinley. Janet had asked me to help her put together a Philippine Advisory Council for Grameen Foundation USA. Once we were organized, we started doing analyses of various microfinance organizations in the Philippines. CARD and Dr. Alip really stood out. In those days, though, there was not much support for microfinance in the Philippines, so Grameen Foundation USA put together a Growth Guarantee Fund, which encouraged local financial institutions to provide funding for microfinance organizations.  CARD and its management team under Dr. Alip really stood out and were able to leverage the support, growing CARD MRI's client base by over 60 times in the subsequent years.

My father and I also visited CARD in Laguna to learn more about CARD and its needs. Dr. Aris explained that to grow CARD even more, his management team would have to be up to the task and was interested to know how he could improve their skills. My father then encouraged the Asian Institute of Management to come up with a management development program that would be suitable for microfinance executives.

Given my father’s interest in Education and the need to address the high dropout rate of public school students in the Philippines, he brainstormed with Dr. Alip. After analyzing the needs of public elementary school students, it became apparent that many could not attend school due to financial constraints. Thus was born the Zero Dropout Program, which was launched in 2011. My father would be very pleased to know that the number of  students helped by this program has already exceeded 1.2 million as of yearend 2021. Moreover, as with other CARD programs, the management information systems related to the individual beneficiaries is unparalleled.

My father was most impressed with CARD MRI after Typhoon Yolanda, the super typhoon which severely impacted several thousand of CARD's loan recipients. He thought that CARD MRI would just forgive the loans, but Dr. Alip counseled that the borrowers would pay back, and just needed more time to make good on their obligations. Sure enough, the borrowers did pay back. My father never ceased to marvel and to comment to his friends about the lesson he learned from Dr. Alip: “The poor are more honest than the rich”. This is due in large part to the values that CARD MRI has instilled into its millions of beneficiaries & clients, which are, in turn, due to the values that Dr. Alip has instilled into CARD MRI.

On this happy occasion of his 65th birthday, I wish Dr. Alip a hearty congratulations on the tremendous contributions he has made to the microfinance industry and to the millions of beneficiaries in the Philippines and around the world that have benefited from Dr. Alip’s vision and drive in the service of Humanity.

With warmest regards and cheers,

George SyCip

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Happy Birthday Boss!

I would like to share my most unforgettable moment with this most extra-ordinary man I've ever known.  That was the time when I made up my mind that I am giving up my Masters studies at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) because of extreme pressure and difficulties on my side (and who would not be for an average employee?).  I wrote him an e-mail explaining my side, hoping that he would get mad at me and I know if he did so that would seal my decision.  He did not replied and left me hanging on my decision.  Then came the Excom/Mancom meeting, and I tried avoiding him, even pretended to be busy with my laptop during break time just to avoid him.  Then a heavy tap on on my shoulder made me turn my head and there he is telling me that he wants to talk with me regarding my e-mail.  With heart pounding heavily, I told myself.  This is it...the confrontation I was expecting and at the same time avoiding.

But when he started talking everything I was expecting turned the other way around.  There was no confrontation, no angry boss.  Instead of scolding me for giving up or blaming me for not trying so hard, these were the words I heard from him. "I did not answer your e-mail because I want to talk to you in person, because I do not believe that you cannot do it...because I believe in you. So what support do you need in order to finish it, name it and I will give it you."

To cut the story short, that unexpected encounter with Boss completely made me turn around.  I graduated from AIM and made my respect to this great man even greater.

Happy Birthday Boss and may you continue to inspire not only us, employees of CARD MRI, but  also those who aspire for competency and excellence!

Samuel P. Tumbado

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Boss, Happy Happy Birthday po sa inyo, naway patuloy po kayong biyayaan ng Diyos ng malakas na katawan at gabay sa lahat ng inyong ginagawa. Maraming salamat po! 

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Boss, Happy Happy Birthday po sa inyo, naway patuloy po kayong biyayaan ng Diyos ng malakas na katawan at gabay sa lahat ng inyong ginagawa. Maraming salamat po! 

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I wish you good health and long life and may God shower you and your family abundant blessings and good health..

Joyce Alimagno

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It’s my pleasure and pride to be able to work with a boss like you. You’ve always been so inspiring to us and your appreciation and advice mean a lot to us. Maraming Salamat po. Happy birthday, Boss ARIS! Wishing you well-being and all happiness that you deserve.

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Ikaw ang aming Boss.

Ang Boss na nagsasabi sa amin ng strike 1,2 3.

1 2 3 ang takbo namin para salubungin saiyong pagdating.

Ang pagdating mo ay laging kahanga-hanga kasi wala kang kapaguran.

Kaya ang sabi namin sa aming sarili, “si Boss nga hindi napapagod sa pagbyahe linggo-linggo mula Laguna to Tagum, kaya tayo din”

Totoong inspirasyon ang iyong hatid samen.

Salamat po Boss sa iyong guidance.

Dahil sayong pagkalampag sa amin mga kahinaan kami ay lalong nagi-improve.

Ngayon ay araw ng iyong pagsilang, nais ka naming batiin ng isang Maligayang Kaarawan. Ang tanging hiling po namin ay ang inyong malusog na pangangatawan para maipagpatuloy ang laban sa kahirapan kasama ng inyo pong buong pamilya.

Salamat po sapagkat ikaw ang aming Boss.

Ang Boss naming Tatay.
- Christian

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Boss una po sa lahat maraming salamat po, napaka laking tulong po para sa akin yon mga message ninyo, talaga nararamdaman ko po yon mga sinasabi ninyo, minsan po akoy pinang hihinaan ng loob pag nakaka ramdam po ako ng sobra pagod sa area, tapos malayo sa pamilya, pero pag naririnig ko po yon mga message para na bubuhayan ako ng loob kasi nag tatrabaho tayo na sweldo pero marami kami na tutulungan mga nanay na kung saan nakikita namin yon maganda dulot sa kanila at napapahiram sila ng puhunan, kayat siguro po kaya hangang ngayn andito pa din po ako sa card mri kasi gusto ko po yon layunin ng card mri na maraming ma tulungan, kaya boss ngayon birthday ninyo binabati ko kayo ng maligayang kaarawan naway po marami pa pong taon at message na nakaka motivate po sa akin para mas lalo pa po akong tumagal sa card mri. Salamat po ☺️☺️☺️

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Maligayang kaarawan po sa inyo. Ang isang taong nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa buong CARD MRI. Sana po ay patuloy kayong bigyan ng malakas na pangangatawan at ilayo sa anumang karamdaman at kapahamakan ng ating Panginoong Diyos. Maraming salamat po sa patuloy na pag gabay sa aming lahat at pag bigay ng "opportunities" sa pag tatrabaho.
Together with the whole MaHP unit, Happy Happy Birthday po Boss at maraming Salamat po!

From
Doc Belen & MaHP unit

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"Si Boss: Sa Ibang Nasyon, Trabahong-Lagare"

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"Si Boss: Sa Ibang Nasyon, Trabahong-Lagare"

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Ito po ang aking kwentong-personal na hindi ko makakalimutan kay Boss noong nakasama ko siya sa kanyang pagbisita sa ating international office sa Cambodia na noon ako ay naka-assign kasama si Ma’am Rose. Dito ko nakita kung ano ang totoong salitang “trabahong-lagare”. Mula sa pagsundo namin sa kanya sa airport sa umaga mula sa kanyang maaga flight ay dumiretso kami sa meeting with partners agad-agad. Natapos ang meeting ng almost lunch na, pero sa halip na maglunch ay pumunta ulit kami sa isang meeting para pagsabayin doon ang lunch at meeting. Halos kalahatian na ng hapon ng matapos ang kanyang 2nd meeting na akala ko ay magpapahinga na siya ngunit pumunta ulit kami sa isa pang partner para sa isa pang meeting. Sa kanyang ikatlong meeting simula ng dumating siya galing sa airport ay sa wakas nasabi ko sa aking sarili na “Hayyy salamat makakapahinga na rin si Boss”. Ngunit hindi pa kami natatapos magligpit ng aming gamit ni Ma’am Rose eh nagsalita ulit si Boss, “May dinner meeting ako mamayang 7pm at sumama na rin kayo para libre na rin ang ating hapunan.”

Pagkatapos ng aming dinner meeting, siya ay nagstay din sa ating office 🤬 staff house upang makatipid sabi niya dahil may guest room naman sa ating office. Hindi pa dito natatapos ang kanyang “trabahong-lagare”. Hindi pa sapat ang apat na meeting dahil hindi pa kami nakakapagpalit ng damit ni Ma’am Rose eh heto’t tinatawag na niya si Ma’am Rose para magpapa-connect ng kanyang laptop sa internet ng office para ituloy ang trabaho na sigurado kaming uumagahin. Hindi lang yan, kinabukasan din ay napakaaga din ni Boss na umalis para pumunta para sa kaniyang flight pabalik ng Pilipinas. Hindi na siya nag-almusal dahil meron din siyang hinahabol na breakfast meeting sa airport ng Phnom Penn!

Ako’y sadyang napaisip at talagang humanga sa devotion ni Boss para sa institution. Siya ang Boss at kung ikaw ay nasa international trip ay iisipin mo na maglalaan siya ng oras upang makita ang lugar kahit na ikaw ay nakarating na roon ay malamang may gusto kang puntahan o balikan man lang. Sa isang araw lang ay nakadalo siya ng apat na meeting kahit galing sa malayong biyahe at napakaagang flight. Isang araw ngunit walang sinasayang na sandali at matipid pa dahil sa lahat ng aming meeting ay kasabay noon ang libreng tanghalian, hapunan at miryenda at kasama nito ang magandang result ng meeting na bitbit ni Boss pabalik sa CARD MRI.

Kaya’t sa mga monthly released ng itinerary ni Boss noong siya pa ang ating Managing Director at hanggang sa ngayon bilang Chairman Emeritus, kapag nakikita ko ang kanyang schedule ng mga international trip ay hindi ko maiiwasan na maalala ang kanyang “trabahong-lagare na matipid at solido ang resulta” noong kami ay nasa Cambodia.  Naiisip ko kung ilang meeting kaya ang dadaluhan ni Boss sa maghapon; libre na naman kaya ang almusal, tanghalian at hapunan kaya’t walang gastos ang CARD MRI; at siguradong airport at meeting rooms na naman ang siguradong nakita niya. Marahil para sa iba ay iisipin na, “Wow ang daming bansa ang napupuntahan ni Boss!” nakakapasyal siya pero sa katunayan ay walang oras at minutong nasasayang sa kanyang mga trip idagdag pa dito na walang pahinga at tulog! Saan man si Boss, Pilipinas man o ibang bansa, ay talagang trabahong-lagare! Hindi ko man lang narinig na siya ay nagsabing napagod kahit ang mga meeting requires highly strategic and crucial decisions na siguradong sasakit ang iyong ulo at utak pagkatapos!

Tunay sa CARD MRI ay wala kang kapantay, Boss! Kami po ay sumasaludo sa inyo! Isa kang malaking inspirasyon sa aming lahat! Maligayang Kaarawan po sa inyo, Boss!

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Hangad po namin ang marami pang kaarawan na dumating sa inyo. Maraming salamat po sa lahat Boss. May God bless you more po.

- Louie Silvestre

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Buong pusong pasasalamat sa pagbibigay ng inspiration at gabay sa amin. Hangad ko po ang pamamalagi ng inyong malusog at malakas na pangangatawan at higit sa lahat mahabang buhay.
Salamat ng marami po boss.

Mong Quilit

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Happiest Birthday po Boss, all the best and healthy life po ang wished ko Kay Lord para sayo, Sanay bigyan kapa po niya ng mahabang buhay pa para ipagpatuloy ang iyong mga adhikain sa buhay at sa maraming tao. God bless you more Boss!

Salamat po!

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Happy Birthday Boss....

Our Boss Dr. Alip is a person who have a very big heart, is just not a leader, or a boss, but he is our great father to all of us. His every big word and messages will always inspiring to all of us.

Happy Birthday po Boss and stay healthy always..
GOD Blessed po!...

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Happiest Birthday po, Boss...

Thank you for being the father of CARD MRI, of all the staff and our members.

I will be forever grateful to you and Ate Annie for opening CARD's door for me when I came here to seek for a fine job (my goal then) but we have gone a long way now to be part of the noble mission of ending poverty.

This pursuit is never simple yet, like a mighty force and inspiration, your passion moves us to embrace this journey with an open heart.

I pray for you and family to have more blessed, prosperous and healthy years forward.

With much love and respect,
Ludy and family

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Dear Boss,

Isang maligayang kaarawan!

Hangad ko po ang inyong mabuting kalusugan at isang masaya at mahabang buhay.

Isa po kayong tunay na inspirasyon sa amin dahil sa inyong masugid at mga positibong saloobin at pananaw.  Mula ng ako ay magsimula sa CARD MRI, nasaksihan ko kung papaano ang inyong “visionary leadership” ay patuloy na nagpapatatag sa CARD MRI at nagbibigay ng direksyon at gabay sa aming lahat.

Marami pong salamat sa tiwala na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin simula ng ako ay inyong tanggapin sa CARD MRI at hanggang sa kasalukuyan.  Isang malaking karangalan po para sa akin na maging bahagi ng CARD MRI.

More birthdays and blessings to come!

God bless you and your whole family!

Salamat po.

Ana Buenaventura

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Natatandaan ko pa po na isa kayo sa nag interview sa akin nung bago pa lang ako nag aapply dito sa CARD.

Natatandaan ko pa rin ang unang sama ninyo sa aking sa center meeting.  Sa Brgy. Lingga sa Calamba.  Masaya ang lahat ng 🤬, tawanan ang lahat ng mga nanay.  Nung tapos na ang pulong, natanong ninyo ako kung makakatawa at makakahalakhak pa ba ako habang nandito sa CARD.

18 years na po pala ako dito sa CARD - Maraming Maraming Salamat po BOSS sa inyong pangangalaga.

Subalit bago ako mag 18, mayroong isang pangyayari sa aking buhay na hindi ko inaasahan.  Ang inyo pong tulong pinansiyal, moral, at dasal ay tunay na nakapagtawid ng aking buhay.

Sa ika 17 years ko po sa CARD, nakatanggap po ako ng napakalaking halaga na ako pati ang aking buong pamilya ay talagang hindi makapaniwala kasi hindi po namin iyon inaasahan - napakalaking tulong po nun sa amin.  Maraming Maraming Salamat po!

Bakit ba mababait ang mga kawani ng CARD?  Sigurado po ako na eto po ay dahil sa inyo - sa inyo pong nasimulan, sa inyo pong naitanim sa bawat isa sa amin, sa inyo pong pagiging magandang ehemplo, sa pagmamahal at laging pagsasaalang alang sa inyong kapwa.  Maraming Maraming Salamat po.

Tunay na isa kayo sa dahilan ng aking pananatili dito sa CARD.

Sa inyo pong Tanong kung makakatawa pa ba ako - OPO, dahil nandyan po kayo.

Maligayang Maligayang Kaarawan po Boss.  Hiling ko po sa Panginoon na palagi kayong alagaan at protektahan saan man kayo pumunta.  Na patuloy kayong biyayaan pati ang inyong buong pamilya ng ispiritwal na lakas, lakas ng pag iisip, at pangangatawan.

Maligayang Kaarawan po BOSS..

-Alexis-

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Happy birthday po Boss!Sana po ay magkaron pa kayo ng maraming kaarawan at malusog na pangagatawan upang sa ganun po ay marami pa po kqyong matulungan .God bless po.

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Happy birthday po Boss!Sana po ay magkaron pa kayo ng maraming kaarawan at malusog na pangagatawan upang sa ganun po ay marami pa po kqyong matulungan .God bless po.

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Happy birthday po Boss, dalangin po namin ang patuloy na kalakasang pisikal at patuloy na pag -iingat po sa inyo.

I'm always thankful to have experienced your wisdom and guidance.

Aurea Magpantay

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Happy Happy Birthday po Boss Wishing you po Good Health and Stay Safe Always.
Idol po Kita, Proud po ako noong Makasama ko Kayo During Yolanda Time sa Tacloban What a Great Experienced nakita ko po sa inyo yung determination and eagerness na Alamin ang Sitwasyon ng mga Staff and Members Natin

Juanito Nhitoy Dela Cueva

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Happy Birthday Boss!
Maraming salamat po sa inyong mga words of wisdom. Sa mga videos at moral lessons na lagi ninyong ibinabahagi tuwing meeting. Kami po ay patuloy ninyong binibigyan ng inspirasyon upang ang aming mga gawain ay mas lalo pa naming pagbutihin.
Ako po ay lubos na humahanga sa inyong galing at sa pagmamahal ninyo sa inyong pamilya, lalo na sa inyong mga apo. Natatandaan ko po nung kayo po ay bumisita sa Calauag Unit sa Quezon, kitang-kita ko kung gaano kayo ka Proud Lolo sa nag-iisang Apo pa lamang noon. Ipinakita nyo pa ang picture nya kahit sa mga member. At nang tayo naman po ay muling magkita sa pagbisita ninyo sa Bohol kung saan doon naman ako naka-assign, tuwang-tuwa kwento nyo ay nadagdagan na ang inyong mga apo. Ganun kayo ka mapag-mahal na Lolo, iba ang kinang ng mata pag apo ang pinag-uusapan.
Nawa po ay pagkalooban pa kayo ng mahabang buhay at malusog na katawan upang ma-enjoy ang panahon na kapiling ang pamilya at patuloy na maibahagi ang angking talento at makapagbigay inspirasyon.
🤬 po ay Maligayang Kaarawan Boss.

- Jinky Mendoza

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Happiest Birthday po Boss!

Thank you po for being a blessing sa maraming tao. Nakaka proud po na maging emplyado ng CARD na alam naming ikaw ang Boss namin. Hindi yung uri ng boss na mag-uutos at magmamando lang, kundi isang tunay na leader, very omniscient, supportive, humble at higit sa lahat with a very big heart. Indeed, not all heroes wear capes, yung iba simpleng tao lang katulad mo po, Boss. Superhero ng Masa :) Thank you din po for all the inspiration and strength na shineshare mo po sa bawat isa sa amin sa bawat hamon na pinagdaanan at pinagdadaanan ng CARD. May God continue to bless you po with all the wisdom, strength and most especially good health po.

Thank you po for everything. Happy Happy Birthday po. Cheers for many more years of celebration :)

- Ypher Redublo

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Happy birthday, boss. We're very lucky to have you as our boss. You have given us inspiration and guidance every step of the way. You push us to achieve greater heights. Isang "tapik" mo lang po sakin naiiyak na ako at "ok na ok" na pakiramdam ko. Salamat po sa lahat!
Glenda "Dang" Atabay

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Happy birthday, boss.
We're very lucky to have you as our boss. You have given us inspiration and guidance every step of the way. You push us to achieve greater heights. Isang "tapik" mo lamang po sakin naiiyak at ok na ok na ako. Maraming salamat po sa lahat!
Glenda "Dang" Atabay

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You are a great inspiration and role model to all of Us. Thank you po for all your wisdom and learnings that you have shared with us. Thank you also for the trust that you have given me and the love not only for me but for my family.
May the good Lord give you and your family, abundant blessing  and good health.
Maraming salamat po. Mag-iingat po kayo palagi.
-Wena Galarde-

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Happy Birthday Boss!! You are the source of inspiration to us.. dalangin po namin ang iyong maayos na kalusugan  at malakas na pangangatawan upang  patuloy na mabigyan kami ng gabay at inspirasyon na  maisulong ang mga adhikain ng CARD MRI tungo sa isang matatag na bukas ng bawat pamilyamg pilipino...
Maraming salamat po & God Bless!!
- Oliver M. Reyes, CARD MBA

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Happy, happy birthday po, Boss. Thank you for showing us how to be better Filipinos by embodying the core values of CARD MRI. Always praying for your good health and happiness. May the good Lord continue to bless you as you continue to be a blessing to others.

Love,
~Mac

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Happy Happy Birthday Boss!
Thank you for inspiring and believing us all. I am fortunate to be part of your living legacy of helping those who are in needs. I can't forget a time when you join us in a meal ate with your bare hands wearing a barong in Tagbilaran Unit, Bohol. It always remind me the value of Humility. You always give me a courage to move on in life even I'm not that good enough.
"Ah Kalbo ka na!" I like that Boss because you never fail to remember me. Kaya po nagpahaba na ako ng buhok (see attached picture)

Pasensya na po wala ako picture na tayo lang dalawa.

Nagmamahal at Nagpapasalamat,
Freddie Cuevas

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what you've started more than 30 years ago has definitely created a positive impact to the lives of millions of Filipinos and to the country as a whole, but it is not over... the fight to eradicate poverty continues. On your special day, I wish for many more healthy years ahead of you as you continue to steer CARD MRI towards the realization of its vision.... zero poverty. Happy birthday boss, you rock!

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Investing in people, shared leadership and leading by example are the qualities that I admire most about Boss.  I am very thankful for the opportunity given to me to complete grad school, take short leadership and management courses and participate in local and international learning events that I believe honed me in leading the management Team at RIMANSI through the years.  Working in the network of mutual microinsurers, I have seen great progress in member’s ownership and participation in governance of the Association as everyone gets to lead the network.  I would personally consider Boss as the Father of Microinsurance in the Philippines having led our Founders in building their shared vision of a strong mutual microinsurance industry and establishing RIMANSI, sharing CARD MBA’s technology to other development finance organizations with a network now of seventeen microinsurance MBAs that delivers more than fifty percent of the microinsurance market, and leading the group in working with the regulators to lay the groundwork for enabling microinsurance policy environment.

Blessed, happy and healthy birthday Boss! Thank you for continuing to inspire us and supporting the Team in many ways.

Padayon gid,

Junjay

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To say that I am grateful is an understatement.  The road to T24 and  digitalization is full of challenges and obstacles that may deter one to venture into.  Considering the cost, logistics and manpower requirements  to implement such huge projects. Boss, you push the I.T.  team to the limit bringing us where CARD MRI  is right now.

As one Rosalynn Carter said
"A leader takes people where they want to go. A GREAT LEADER takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."

— Rosalynn Carter

Maraming Salamat Boss.  Hoping to spend more years with you.  Maligayang Kaarawan po!!! mula sa CARD Bank IT Department

Boyet Lupig

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I cannot recall a significant moment with you Boss kasi lahat halos ng moments na kasama ko kayu were so significant and remembering.

Boss, kayu po ang tao na kapag nag sasalita, ang lahat ay talagang nakikinig, not being you as boss of CARD but as a person who has a lot of wisdom and practical guidance. Talagang marami kaming natututunan sainyu everytime you speak and encourage us. Hindi kami magaling but we were respected in the industry, and we were known in this field because we are under Dr. Alip, at ito po ay isa sa maraming bagay na nagpapatatag sa amin bilang kawani. You are an emulating Boss and a serving father to us.

Maraming maraming Salamat po Boss sa lahat ng aral at patuloy na pag gabay sa amin at sa pagpapalakas ng loob ng bawat isa sa amin. May you always be in the divine protection of our almighty as you continue to direct us towards our purpose. I will always live up to your mandate that “as long as we put our clients in the center of our existence, we will never go wrong.”

My sincerest wish of a very happy birthday to you, our one and only Boss…May our Lord God continue to bless you all the rest of your life and the whole family.

With all my prayers,
LARRY-JUN BARCOMA
CARD Inc. Sr. OD

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May lord continue to give you a good health. Thank you in becoming good leader to us.
Thank you for all the inspirations and motivations you have given us through your speaches.

Continue to inspire us. Aja!

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Dear Boss,

Happy happy 65th birthday po! We are truly blessed to have you as our Founding Chairman. You really have a good heart, wisdom, and great vision to help our members and the country in poverty alleviation. You are our source of inspiration to always give our best in doing our daily responsibilities. Personally, when I was under Treasury Unit, I learned a lot from you po Boss. Kahit po talagang nakakakaba po araw-araw, super grateful po ako na ako po ay directly nasupervised nyo po. Marami po akong natutunan sa inyo at nakilala ko po kayo ng lubusan. Kaya po tunay na kayo po ay aking hinahangaan at nirerespeto po. From the bottom of my heart Boss, maraming marami pong salamat sa lahat. Kayo po talaga ang Ama naming lahat dito sa CARD MRI.

Again, happy birthday po Boss, amin pong dinadalangin na kayo po ay patuloy na bigyan ng ating Panginoon ng malusog na pangangatawan. Maraming salamat pong 🤬 at we love you po Boss!!!

Love,

Lorraine Maur

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Dear Dr. Aris,

Happy birthday to you Dr. Aris. You are a gentle, sincere and kind person who has helped train many generations of TYM staff including myself. I am very impressed with the way you work and the way you lead your great life.

I wish you enjoy your special day with your family and your colleagues. Happy birthday.

Sincerely yours,

Pham Thi Thuy Linh

TYM Deputy General Director

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Dear Dr. Aris,

Happy birthday to you. I wish you have a great day with your family. May the new year bring you, your family a lot of joy and happiness. I hope that Covid situation in Vietnam and the Philippines will soon improve so that we can meet each other again.

Best wishes,

Nguyen Thi Thu Hien

TYM General Director

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I first met  Boss Aries sometime in 1978 while I was an ordinary Bookkeeper and a Community Organization Volunteer of one of the assisted Samahan of PBSP-LRDP in Laguna, the Samahang Magkakapitbahay,  a primary coop. He was a Technical Officer then, very young, very energetic, fresh graduate from university. Then I learned that he became the Program Manager of the CRTD project of PBSP based in Calauan, Laguna in 1979.

In about 2 years after,  Boss Aries hired me as Training Officer of  CRTD with our friend Lorenz De Torres-Banez as the Bookkeeper.  Together with Lorenz, myself, Fanny Maniebo, the late Efren Bautista, Manang Perla Flores and Carlito Llanto, si Boss Aries ay hindi lang namin naging Boss, naging Kuya at Tatay  din namin siya. We worked as one big family under his care and management. He was like our Father and we were his children. If needed, Boss Aries did not mind working beyond office hours bale wala ang madaling arawin sa meeting. Ganun siya ka pursige at kadedikado sa trabaho. Hindi nga niya tinuturing na work yun, kundi vocation. Ganunpaman,  he also finds time discussing about our families and how each of them are doing especially our growing old parents. He never forgets to ask about them and to give them something that will make them happy. He was like a true son to my parents as well as to other parents of our colleagues. He knows all of them by name.

At CARD, mas napatunayan ang kanyang debosyon sa pagpapaunlad ng buhay ng mga mahihirap. Ang gabi ay ginagawang araw para lang tunay na makapaghandog ng tulong sa mga nangangailangan. Pinatunayan niya ang kanyang katapatan sa pamamahala ng mga staff at ng pananalapi ng CARD. Kaya naman, kahit mahirap meron ng almost 8 million clients  ang CARD. Palagi niyang ipinapaalala sa lahat na “ang tagumpay ng CARD ay tagumpay ng mga Nanay” at para sa kanila ang lahat ng ating ginagawa. Gayundin, sa oras ng pangangailangan, lagi siyang nauunang dumamay sa mga staff at mga members. Gaya nung Bagyong Yolanda sa Tacloban, Samar and Leyte kung saan maraming staff at members ang apektado, si Boss Aries ang naunang nakita ng mga staff na nakulong sa kanilang opisina dahil sa mga nasirang mga bahay at building.  Lubos itong ipinagpasalamat at ikinatuwa ng mga staff.

Ganyan si Boss Aries, Siya ang tunay na CARD ng CARD MRI!!!

Hindi ko din maaring kalimutan na ang lahat ng aking natutunan sa buhay at sa pamamahala ng microfinance operations ay mula kay Boss Aries. I must say that all through the more than 44 years that I have known and work with him, it was like a continuing and meaningful journey, my ups and downs, pero lubos ang pasasalamat ng puso sa lahat lahat ng kung anong nakamit ko at naranasan sa buhay.   My heart is really full of gratefulness for him.

As always, my family joins me in wishing Boss Aries a truly happy and meaningful birthday celebration. Dalangin namin ang mahaba at maligaya pang buhay kapiling ng iyong pamilya at mga apo at siyempre, kapiling ang iyong CARD Family.

Happy, happy birthday dear Boss <3

- Dorie Torres and family

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Man with a big heart

Boss, we are so grateful that you are our tatay who truly understands what is best for us and our nanays. You always give us the opportunity to demonstrate our full potential. Thank you for the challenges that push us to be better versions of ourselves.
I appreciate your simple messages in all of my life's spatial occassions.
Happy birthday, Boss. We wish you good health and safety.

Love,
Cherry Boncajes

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First of all Happiest birthday Boss...your works and vision will always be my inspiration.

I am always thankful to CARD and you  Boss for trusting me in the assigned tasks given to me. May God continue to bless you and your family.

More birthdays to come po and may you have always goof health and peace of mind.

Always grateful,
- Michael Borja

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happy birthday boss, Alip from BAybay branch

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happy birthday boss, Alip from BAybay branch

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Our warnest wishes for good health, success and prosperity💕👍

Happy birthday boss alip
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Happy Birthday 🎂 Boss Alip.From Tanauan Branch 

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Happy Birthday 🎂 Boss Alip.From Tanauan Branch 

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Napakaraming mga alaala ang pinagsamahan namin ng tumatayong pangalawang Ama namin. Isa sa mga hinde ko makakalimutan ay ang mga kwento ni Juan at Pedro habang nakaupo sa damuhan sa harap ng bahay sa Teomora. Ang mga paglalambing na masahe kada makikita niyo kami. Pupuslit kami sa pagaakalang tulog na kayo. Sabay, "san kayo pupunta? Di pa tapos". 🤣 Ang walang katapusang pagsuporta niyo sa amin sa lahat ng aspeto lalo at higit sa pinansyal.

Salamat, Daddy Aris. Isa po kayo sa napakahalagang tao sa buhay ko. Hangad ko ang kaligayahan niyo at mabuting kalusugan. Mahal na mahal po namin kayo.

Maligayang Kaarawan.

Mula sa Australia,
JUDITH CARBONELL

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Hindi ko alam kung may masasabi pa akong hindi nasabi na ng iba.  Pero hindi ko puede palagpasin ang oportunidad na ito para sabihin na tunay kang isang inspirasyon sa akin, padre. Sana ay mas mabiyayaan ka pa sa mga darating na taon dahil sigurado ako na buong puso mo ding ibabahagi ang mga grasya sa mas nakararami nating mga kababayan na nangangailangan.

Sobrang proud ako na Kumpadre Kita.

Rapa

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Happy birthday Dr. Aris, TYM's kind, loyal brother. Thank you very much for your help towards TYM. Wishing you a new year full of joy, happiness, and all the good things will come to you.

Tran Thi Tuyet Nhung

Deputy General Director of TYM

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Dear Boss,
Happy Happy Birthday.Praying for your protection and continuous guidance of our Almighty Creator everyday.Wish you po with good health and long life.

Odet

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Dearest Tito Aris, Happy happy Birthday po sa inyo ni Tita Annie and Happy anniversary na din po sa inyong dalawa. I admire you po for being a great dad, lolo, Tito, boss, pinsan... a great person to look up to. Thank you po for being an inspiration to all of us and for always being so loving and caring.

Love you po, Tito ❤ More Birthdays to come. Stay healthy!!

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Happy birthday, Ninong!

Your life has blessed so many lives, including ours. Thank you for all that you’re doing to improve quality of life of so many people. You are an inspiration! We love you!

Take care,
Allan, Donna, Isabella and B2