My Dad’s name is Ysidro Katigbak Castillo Jr.  He is fondly called “Sidring” by friends. At home, we call him “Tatay.”  That’s how we say “Dad” in Pilipino.  Tatay was born on March 11, 1929 in the town of Tiaong, Tayabas (now the province of Quezon). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in...Read More

This morning is the Awarding Ceremony of the Ten Outstanding Scouts of Manila, held at the Agusto Syjuco Scout Center, along Balagtas Street, Malate in Manila.  Ten Scouts were recognized as Outstanding Scouts and one of them is my daughter, Kalikasan U. Castillo. The awarding ceremony was presided-over by Manila Council Chairman Emeritus Harry C....Read More