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Feb. 22, 2026 - 2025 Tax Filing Updates
Presenter - Norma Torres Agulo
Panel: Lilian Ebreo Sabocor - UE Alumni Tax Practitioner
Presenter - Norma Torres Agulo
Panel: Lilian Ebreo Sabocor - UE Alumni Tax Practitioner
A top performer in her basic education graduating as Valedictorian, and in 1972 graduated summa cum laude as she earned her BBA degree, major in accounting.
Norma started her professional career as staff accountant in the banking group of the public accounting firm, Sycip, Gorres Velayo. Thereafter, she moved on to holding Controllership position with financial and management companies. Her post in the financial management of 200 real estate companies, the Best Inns of America, Inc. in Stockton, Ca. included the review of tax returns for 65 real estate companies. Since 2002 she holds the position as Controller for Inncal Inc. in Stockton, Ca. overseeing 50 real estate companies which comprises shopping centers, hotels, custom houses, and apartment complexes.
She serves in the Board of UEAAA holding the position as Secretary.
Norma started her professional career as staff accountant in the banking group of the public accounting firm, Sycip, Gorres Velayo. Thereafter, she moved on to holding Controllership position with financial and management companies. Her post in the financial management of 200 real estate companies, the Best Inns of America, Inc. in Stockton, Ca. included the review of tax returns for 65 real estate companies. Since 2002 she holds the position as Controller for Inncal Inc. in Stockton, Ca. overseeing 50 real estate companies which comprises shopping centers, hotels, custom houses, and apartment complexes.
She serves in the Board of UEAAA holding the position as Secretary.
April 19, 2026 - A Guide to a Happy Healthy Life
Presenter: Dr. Rita Paraiso Guiamelon
Panel: Dr. Merlyn Asuncion / Dr. Pauline Jose
RITA PARAISO GUIAMELON, MD has 52 years experience in the medical field. Her specialties include Pediatrics and is affiliated with Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Her practice is in the greater Los Angeles area, including Van Nuys and Palmdale.
She received her medical degree in 1975 from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center (UERMMMC), University of the East. She was the immediate past president of the UERMMMC Alumni Association of Southern California.
She received her medical degree in 1975 from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center (UERMMMC), University of the East. She was the immediate past president of the UERMMMC Alumni Association of Southern California.
May 24, 2026 A.I. Hacked: Reimagine the Future
Presenter: Elzar Dodjie Simon
Elzar Dodjie Simon is a renaissance man, distinguished in the fields of information technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, and music.
In the field of artificial intelligence, Elzar has written two books on AI titled “AI Hacked” published in 2019 and “AI Hacked 2” released in 2020. Both books are distributed globally by Amazon. Elzar has delivered lectures on AI across the United States, including, among others, Harvard University, UMass Global, UP Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, as well as organizations and institutions like the Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD), Financial Executives (FINEX), the International Association of Financial Executive Institutes (IAFEI), ChinaBank’s Board of Directors and top executives, SM Prime Board of Directors and top leaders, the University of the Philippines (College of Engineering and College of Music), and the Ateneo De Manila University. Elzar is a member of The Authors Guild, America’s oldest and largest professional organization for American writers.
In the field of information technology, Elzar has held top global I.T. positions (Chief Information Officer) in the U.S. Veterans Affairs in the Philippines, Asian Terminals in South Harbor in Manila, P&O Ports (a British ports and shipping company listed in the London Stock Exchange), and Maher Terminals in New Jersey—the largest container terminal in the eastern seaboard of the United States. He also worked as VP for IT of American International Group (AIG) near Wall Street and was part of the team that pioneered enterprise data management in the largest insurance company in the world.
He is currently Senior IT Director in a prestigious multi-billion-dollar research university in New York. Elzar is also distinguished as a recipient of a commendation from the Secretary of the US Veterans Affairs, Mr. Herschel Gober, who reported to the President of the United States.
In the field of music, he is known as Dodjie Simon in the Philippine music industry. Dodjie won in the 1988 KBP MusicFest for the song “Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika.” In 1997, he won in three major songwriting competitions: Grand Prize in the 1997 Asia Song Festival in Hong Kong with Jaya, Second Place in the Manila International Song Festival with Lani Misalucha and the Metropop Song Festival with Lloyd Umali. Two years later, he won the Grand Prize in the 1999 Metropop Song Festival with Lani Misalucha.
Dodjie is the songwriter behind major hits popularized by top artists. He has written numerous theme songs for popular movies and teleseryes. Elzar was VP of the Filipino Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) and worked closely with legendary songwriters such as George Canseco, Ryan Cayabyab, Levi Celerio, among others. He is now a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
In the field of artificial intelligence, Elzar has written two books on AI titled “AI Hacked” published in 2019 and “AI Hacked 2” released in 2020. Both books are distributed globally by Amazon. Elzar has delivered lectures on AI across the United States, including, among others, Harvard University, UMass Global, UP Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, as well as organizations and institutions like the Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD), Financial Executives (FINEX), the International Association of Financial Executive Institutes (IAFEI), ChinaBank’s Board of Directors and top executives, SM Prime Board of Directors and top leaders, the University of the Philippines (College of Engineering and College of Music), and the Ateneo De Manila University. Elzar is a member of The Authors Guild, America’s oldest and largest professional organization for American writers.
In the field of information technology, Elzar has held top global I.T. positions (Chief Information Officer) in the U.S. Veterans Affairs in the Philippines, Asian Terminals in South Harbor in Manila, P&O Ports (a British ports and shipping company listed in the London Stock Exchange), and Maher Terminals in New Jersey—the largest container terminal in the eastern seaboard of the United States. He also worked as VP for IT of American International Group (AIG) near Wall Street and was part of the team that pioneered enterprise data management in the largest insurance company in the world.
He is currently Senior IT Director in a prestigious multi-billion-dollar research university in New York. Elzar is also distinguished as a recipient of a commendation from the Secretary of the US Veterans Affairs, Mr. Herschel Gober, who reported to the President of the United States.
In the field of music, he is known as Dodjie Simon in the Philippine music industry. Dodjie won in the 1988 KBP MusicFest for the song “Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika.” In 1997, he won in three major songwriting competitions: Grand Prize in the 1997 Asia Song Festival in Hong Kong with Jaya, Second Place in the Manila International Song Festival with Lani Misalucha and the Metropop Song Festival with Lloyd Umali. Two years later, he won the Grand Prize in the 1999 Metropop Song Festival with Lani Misalucha.
Dodjie is the songwriter behind major hits popularized by top artists. He has written numerous theme songs for popular movies and teleseryes. Elzar was VP of the Filipino Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) and worked closely with legendary songwriters such as George Canseco, Ryan Cayabyab, Levi Celerio, among others. He is now a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.
June 28, 2026 - What is Holistic Life Coaching?
Presenter: Dr. Pauline Jose , MD
Presenter: Dr. Pauline Jose , MD
PAULINE JOSE, MD has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She has been practicing in Full Scope Family Medicine as well as wellness & preventative medicine for over 25 years in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a clinical instructor at UCLA, Department of Family Medicine and affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
She received her medical degree in 1975 from UERMMMC - University of the East. She was the immediate past president of the UERMMMC Alumni Association of Southern California.
She received her medical degree in 1975 from UERMMMC - University of the East. She was the immediate past president of the UERMMMC Alumni Association of Southern California.
July 12, 2026 - Basics on Preparation of Wills & Trust
Presenter: Lowell Yap
Panel: Rebecca de la Torre Lingad
Presenter: Lowell Yap
Panel: Rebecca de la Torre Lingad
