Remembering Dr. Pedrena...

Dr. Pedrena was my professor for 2 subjects when I was still in college. My first encounter with him was when I was in third year. He was my professor in Modern Political Theories beck then. Like any other senior professors, he had the air of authority which was probably the reason why my respect to this person is insurmountable... After quite some time, he got to know his students and by then, Lence, Grace and I were considered as the favorites in our class. We were never the asslicker type of students but because of our participation in various school organizations plus excelling in his class, I guess being the favorite is not bad at all.

The next semester, He was again my professor. This time, its for our Political Analysis class. Being a dynamic subject, he would often give us current issues and ask to debate on it. I was then very much associated with the ORADEC because I was always a part of the FEU contingent for debate tourneys. During our classroom debates, he would often ask me to become the moderator and at the end of the class give my insights as regards the said topic.

Those were the memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life...

When I received the news of his death, I was really shocked. I just saw him a few days ago and he even asked me how I was doing... I guess the words "Kumusta ka na iha?" was the last words that he said to me.

Looking at him inside a coffin pains me...

The memories shared with this good man kept on flowing in my mind. I just camouflaged my emotions by cracking up some jokes with my college professors and Lence. Still, I feel really bad deep inside.

Forget the flat 1's that he gave me... the values and knowledge were the more important things that is worth remembering.

Goodbye for now sir...
Thank you for the laughters and the knowledge...