September 16, 2024

■  Nicole Aquino Hamada

Mom Dolly with us her children Steph, Trophy and Nicole. Standing behind her siblings and their respective spouses.
The  2nd to 5th generations of the family in attendance.

A remarkable celebration starting with a Holy Mass  for the family of the late Judge Florendo “Flor/Undoy/Able” Paraiso Aquino and Soledad “Chol/Choleng” Mayo Agbulos as the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generations gatheredon July 13, 2024 at the Southbay Gardens Multipurpose Hall, Manila Bay Drive, Southbay Gardens, Villonco Road, Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila. It was a spectacular night– we hugged, we kissed, we laughed, we cried, we played games, we sang, we danced, we ate and drank (in moderation of course!). Our second generation elders were honored with heartwarming tributes galore. We are a huge united loving family!

THE AQUINO TREE OF AVIATORS OF THE CLAN — (3rd, and 4th generations). The Operators and Regulators. (From L to R- front row) are Capt. Iggy and Anne Sardalla, Cebpac A33; Capt. Martha Aquino, Atr 72; Capt. Chuck Aquino, FSIS-CAAP; Capt. Bodi Aquino, B777 PAL; Capt. Jazz Aquino, A320 Air Asia; and Xabrina Aquino, APG Flying School. (Back) are Capt. Corky Aquino A320 Cebpa; Capt. Skip Aquino, A320 Cebpac; Capt. Jet Bueno, A320 SFI; and Capt. Red Aquino A320 Air Macau. The pioneer pilots (2nd generation) are Florendo Jr. “Flotz”  Aquino (+), Ernesto “Eting” Aquino,and Ernesto “Ernie” Bueno (+).
Our July 17 birthday celebrant, uncle Alex Aquino blowing his candles for his 75th Gift of Life!
THE AQUINO SIBLINGS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SPOUSES — (From left to right) Mom Dolly, Merley and Noli, Pete (who flew in from San Francisco, California, United States), Alex and Zon, Vic and Lee. Not in photo are their 2nd to the eldest Ernie; and Benjie and Eve (who lives in Florida, U.S.) We honored our family who passed away our lolo and lola Able, uncles and aunties Flotz and Cherry, Mercia, Bebe and Ernie Bueno, Toots and Elvie, Cora, Tita and Bert Floresca, and my father, Bing Hamada.