PDCP#1: How I remember Manny Villar during our PDCP days (1974-75)

Posted on | April 9, 2010 | No Comments

As their dept. secretary in the Business Development Office,  and Manny as a project analyst, I had to do things for him like typing letters and reports, filing, telephone calls, and  making appointments.  I remembered him to be very friendly, casual, courteous, considerate and  exuded a very professional attitude towards his work, peers and bosses.

Cora Sysantos, the then secretary of our SVP, the late Mr. Luis V. Sison, would always tell him, “Manny, magdala ka naman ng sugpo o hipon, luto na ha?”  Sometimes he would comply, but most of the time he would just laugh.

On my part, I would always remember when Manny would ask me if I want a lift, knowing that I live in Muntinlupa, when he would visit his girlfriend (now his wife) Cynthia Aguilar, who then lived in Las Pinas,  which I would gladly accept since it’s a free ride and I can go home early.

But, the most unforgettable gesture of Manny Villar,  although this is already past our PDCP days, was in year 2000 when he was already the Speaker of the House.  I had to undergo an open-heart surgery in the Phil. Heart Center .  I needed a substantial amount then.  I wrote him a letter requesting for an endorsement to the PCSO (you know its not easy to ask help from PCSO if you don’t have a good recommendation).  I did not wait for long and his secretary called me to pick up the letter for the Chairman of the PCSO referring my case.  Not only that, he gave me a personal donation to help defray my expenses in  my operation.  The financial contribution I got from PCSO was substantial enough and helped me to get through my operation.

When I campaign for him, people will ask me, why do you endorse him despite  the negative publicities thrown at him.  I told him because I know him personally and I can vouch for his good character and integrity and his capability to lead this country.

Cristina J. Aganan

Victoria Homes Subd.

Tunasan, Muntinlupa City

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