Andres C. Tionko

Farewell, Maninoy Chito. I am truly grateful that you were my first boss. Yes, most of your staff call you boss but you were in fact a great leader. You were the one who brought me to Manila for the first time. It was also my first plane ride and you made sure I was able to ride the mrt/lrt for the first time as well. Thank you for trusting me enough to represent the organization twice abroad and for the many occasions you have allowed us to figure out things on our own, make mistakes and learn. Thank you for your words of encouragement, criticisms and for showing us how to enjoy work with passion and compassion. I have learned so much from you. Your leadership, work ethics, patience and tutelage have polished me as a development worker. You have contributed so much to my growth- personally and professionally. I am honored and grateful to have worked with you. Thank you also for helping Batad when typhoon Yolanda hit us in 2013. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten. You are not just a boss but a great mentor, friend and maninoy. Rest in peace, for you have done a truly remarkable job which positively changed lives and communities.