Rae Jan Philippe S. Carbonell of Holy Angel University attended the 2008 Awardees’ Gathering, hosted by Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco, Chairman of the AY Foundation, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City, last April 30.

The program started at exactly 3:00 in the afternoon with the singing of the national anthem, preceded by an invocation led by Rev. Fr. Armand Tangi. Ambassador Yuchengco warmly welcomed and congratulated all the awardees and reminded everyone that discipline is an essential tool for success in any endeavor.

Honorable Fidel V. Ramos, former President of the Republic of the Philippines, was the guest of honor and speaker. He gave a very inspiring message, putting emphasis on the importance of discipline not only for an individual’s progress but also for the progress of our nation. Hon. Ramos also challenged this year’s awardees to empower the youth, become vessels of social virtues and pioneers of social and moral transformation. He also gave the secret for uplifting the nation’s overall situation – U.S.T, Unity for purpose, Solidarity of virtues and Teamwork in community and nation building.

Awardees who attended the said gathering came from various parts of the country and were allowed to be accompanied by their parents and a school respresentative. Mr. Carbonell attended the said gathering together with Mrs. Remedios Carbonell, his mother and Mrs. Maria Doris C. Bacamante, High School Principal of Holy Angel University.