Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God."
Philippians 1:3
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
Memorable Times Spent with Francis--- The Love of her Life
Francis shares memorable times with the love of his life-- Telly. Each one tells a story. " Its amazing how the things we take for granted one day become so precious and, unpalpable."
"Love is the emblem of eternity: it confounds all notion of time: effaces all memory of a beginning, all fear of an end." --Germaine De Stael
Francis shares memorable times with the love of his life-- Telly. Each one tells a story. " Its amazing how the things we take for granted one day become so precious and, unpalpable."
"Love is the emblem of eternity: it confounds all notion of time: effaces all memory of a beginning, all fear of an end." --Germaine De Stael
The Philippine Society of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Ronpaku Fellows ( PRF) operates in conjunction with the JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (JSPS). The JSPS is an independent administrative institution established by a Japanese law for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of natural and social sciences and humanities. It runs the Joint Scientific Cooperation Program, and the Ronpaku PhD dissertation scholarship program.
Telly was a privileged scholar under the
JSPS RONPAKU ( DISSERTATION PhD) Program
The Title of her Thesis was----
The Impact of Transport Insfrastructure Investment on Intrarregional EconomicActivity and Regional Welfare: A Social Acounting Matrix( SAM) Based General Equilibrium Approach"
By Cristela Goce Dakila, Associate Professor, Economics Department , De La Salle University
Japanese Advisor: Shoshi MIZOKAMI, Professor, Kumamoto Universty
This was taken during the International Day at Kumamoto University where Telly was chosen to represent the foreign studentsto wear the Kimono - the national costume of Japan.
Telly, takes her oath as one of the DOST -RONPAKU Fellows who completed their PhD and have submitted their Thesis Dissertation. The awarding ceremony was held at University of Santo. Thomas.
Telly lectures at the De La Salle- DOST Forum on Scientific Research Outputs of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Ronpaku Fellows ( PRF)
Telly makes another important wedding engagement to stand as Principal Sponsor during the wedding of Adrian and Cantares "Canie" Sureta in Orani, Bataan. This is how Telly invested her relationship with people who become close to her heart. She makes time for them. She calls them her adopted children.
I called up Telly on an overseas call three days before she left. I talked with her on her death bed and I prayed and sang this song with her. During my last visit of her at Makati Medical Center on November 2010, I was able to tell her that when I found out that she was stricken with a rare form of cancer, I questioned God " Why Telly?" And I was able to share the reflection I had on this and was able to tell her---- "Telly, when I found out that you were ill, I was devastated by the news and asked God for answers, and God whispered to me " My child, do not forget that you are all living on borrowed time from Me and everyday that you are alive is an opportunity that God is giving us to come to the saving grace and knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ" She surrendered her life to Jesus and told me, that she was ready. She told me she was shunning away from any further medical surgeries. I told her "Yes that will be your last" for I knew deep in my heart, she was homeward bound. I was able to tell her this "You don’t need to fear where you are going, continue to trust in Jesus , soon you will be in your real home (I meant heaven). She said AMEN and uttered her thanks. Her voice was already very frail but she was still able to say her last words to me, " Thank you, Angel, God bless you and your family!" She died three days after. I thank God that Telly has the assurance of salvation and that she is now in Heaven.
"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
The following friends lighted candles for her :
Corito Imperial Escober lit a candle on 02/09/2011:
"May you rest in peace and my condolences to your family.
Fely Marcos lit a candle on 02/07/2011: "Sleep well in God's loving arms, sweet angel. Till we meet again. I love you, Telly."
Cristy Palma lit a candle on 02/02/2011: "Farewell my dear cousin and friend. I know you are now in the warm embrace of our Lord. no more pain for you!"
Ruth Coran lit a candle on 02/02/2011: "You inspired us with your brace attitude. You are in a better place now.My prayers for u and family. bye!"
Ditas Perez Jaro lit a candle on 02/02/2011: "Telly- I will never forget your "bungisngis". You are always so happy and full of laughter!"
Sara Carandang lit a candle on 02/02/2011: "Hi Ninang Telly. I will miss you so so much ninang."
Cynthia Barcelon Yang lit a candle on 02/01/2011: "Telly, It is very sad to see you go, but we know you are with our Creator. Goodbye, my dear friend."
Didi Vega lit a candle on 02/01/2011: "telly, finally home, free of pain and cares . . . farewell, will always remember your quiet presence!"
Eva Payumo-Yazon lit a candle on 02/01/2011: "Au revoir my friend. You will be sorely missed. The heavens gained another angel in you."
Virgil Sagun lit a candle on 02/01/2011: "We will miss your heartfelt laughter and your positive outlook in life. Thank you for the wonderful memories!"
Vangie Fernando Felix lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "Telly, goodbye! You are a big loss to all of us."
Nenette Palomique lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "What a fight girl! But I am happy now that you are with our Lord. The end of pain and the beginning of life everlasting."
Connie Duque Sayon lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "you will always be in our hearts dear telly. thank you for the inspiration. you are now in His good hands."
Arlene Chanco lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "You will always be remembered my friend"
Violy Dionisio Mclelland-brown lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "My deepest sympathy.am shocked.Rest in peace my dear Telly pray for u love violy"
Your Angel-Luli lit a candle on 01/31/2011: "When you died, the music stopped, and yet it echoed on in sweet refrain. I can still hear your sunshine laughter"
Marlina Gonzalez lit a candle on 01/30/2011: "Mabuhay, Telly, Mabuhay!"
Marilyn Beyer-Shands lit a candle on 01/30/2011: "Heavenly Father, we pray you will extend your embrace and welcome Telly into Your heavenly kingdom."
Genie Kummer-Velasco lit a candle on 01/30/2011: "To my forever friend - you will always live in my memories."
We invite you to lit a candle for Telly and send your message/ prayer as you light the candle.
Email your prayer petition for Telly at : forloveoftelly@gmail.com.
December 17, 2005 at Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City. Telly dancing with the groom at the Reception Dance Floor for the Wedding of very close god-children ( ina-anak), Nonoy and Ella Oplas. Telly braved the typhoon to go to Iloilo to witness this wedding .
December 17, 2005 at San Jose Church, Iloilo City. Telly stands as one of the Principal Sponsors for Nonoy and Ella Oplas. She was very happy for this married couple and she was smiling to the brim the whole time.
Telly in Sao Paolo, Brazil to Chair one of the Parallel Session ( Rural and Development Issues) for the 17th International Input-Output Confecence from July 14-17, 2009. She also presented a study she made jointly with her husband, on " Spatial Impact of Overseas Filipino Workers Remittances on the Philippine Economy: A Comparable General Equilibrium Approach which was well lauded. She will be missed by the Input Output Association whose main headquarters is based in Vienna, Austria, where she is an active member.
[Thanks to Francis for sharing this photo with me. She was probably sick already, but her cancer was not diagnosed until November of 2009. ]
One of Telly's major interest among others is to undertake regular studies and research where the application of Input and Output Data and Analysis is applied and to promote the integration and use of input-output applications and techniques in other scientific disciplines. . "The International Input-Output Association (IIOA) is a scientific non-profit membership organisation founded in 1988. Its objective is the advancement of knowledge in the field of input-output analysis, including improve- ments in basic data, theoretical insights and modelling, and applications, both traditional and novel, of input-output techniques. The IIOA grew out of an informal world-wide network of economists, government officials, engineers and managers with interests in input-output analysis."
Here is the schedule of the Parallel Session, Telly Chaired on the second day of the conference on Rural and Development Issues, July 14, 2009.
The entire link of the conference can be found here:
Caryl Goce Tena (Niece)
We might not be as close as we wanted to be. We might not had many precious moments together in your lifetime but I have the most precious memory of you--the Ate Telly I admired my very inspiration.
Since I was a kid you were whom Papa and Inay and the rest of the family would talk about when it comes to diligence and intelligence. In studies and achievements you were the on top of their list of role models for us their children. Yes indeed you were one of the best in the family!
As I recall you once told me you were happy for me having beautiful children and a good family even at such a young age. Yes I have your wits because I have Aris... I was so delighted that you share this happiness with me. Nonetheless I was challenged to fulfill the dream to be like you to do good and give my best shot in my studies and career and be very happy and positive in life.
Ate Telly we are so blessed and thankful that the Lord shared you with us let you touch our lives let you be our sunshine--the inspiration of strength and courage.
We are so lucky we had you...
We will miss you...
Thank you.... rest happily!
Caryl Goce Tena (Niece)
Photos shared by Caryl
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This picture is 1 of the 2, I have saved on Tita Telly. Taken with my Tita Zeny (now deceased) when she came back from US. With them are my cousin Melody (holding her child Joanna) and my niece Aleli.
With Tita Zeny (who died Feb. 6 last year). They were the closest... Now together at last!
I am, Angel (Luli) as fondly called by Telly. Telly was my childhood classmate and friend. We spent 12 years of our formative childhood and adolescent High School years at St. Theresa's College, Manila.
I am awed and blessed to meet her true friends and loved ones. As we read more and more from what they share, we come to know more about her and the legacy of her contributions to society including her hopes and aspirations for economic development. Those who truly know Telly will appreciate the kind of work and many accomplishments she did. Her husband, Francis, on the Eulogy night for Telly, set aside unselfishly the focus on self (as a grieving husband for the loss of a wife). Instead he talked about how the death of Telly was a loss to the Intellect and Society at large. The impact of the loss is felt even in the international community. I invite you to write your tribute, share your sentiments/feelings for Telly and send any related post about her-- pictures, articles are welcome. ( Email address: forloveoftelly@gmail.com). I will make sure they are posted here for all of us to draw inspiration.
