ORGANIZER, ALPHA PHI OMEGA – PHILIPPINES

Alay Kay Bado

by Brother Mel S. Gonzales, Jr.

Brother Dr. Librado I. Ureta
Organizer
Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
March 2, 1950

Bado was born on March 18, 1905 at a small town in Kalibo, Aklan. He was orphaned at an early age but because of his strong will, his dedication, his hard work and his insatiable thirst for learning, he turned life’s difficulties into unequaled accomplishments. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class then went on to earn Associates in Arts and Bachelor’s degrees from the UP and the Union Theological Seminary. He went on to pick up Masters degrees in English and Education from the FEU and University of Buffalo in New York.

He has Doctorate degrees in Education, Philosophy and Student Personnel Administration from the Centro Escolar University in Manila, Southwestern University in Tucson, AZ and Columbia University in New York City respectively. With all his accolades, he chose to serve in the academe as Professor in Psychology and Guidance and Professional Lecturer in different colleges and universities in the Philippines. His work brought him to Trinity College, Silliman University, lloilo University, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Cebu Normal College and Collegio de San Jose Recoletos in Cebu.

While a graduate student at the Far Eastern University, he organized and founded the First chapter of the APO on March 2, 1950. He served in the National Executive Board in various capacities including First National President. He was again elected National President in 1969, the position he held until 1979. Bado served the NEB for a total of 29 years and was conferred the title of National President Emeritus from 1979 until his passing on January 22, 1991.

Here’s to you, father of APO-Philippines.

Alay kay Bado,

Brother Mel S. Gonzales, Jr.

President, Dr. Librado I. Ureta Foundation, Inc.
0700-1973-04971-Life

THE RESUME BROTHER DR. LIBRADO “BADO” INOCENCIO URETA (0100-1950-00001-Life)

Personal

Date and Place of Birth:
March 18, 1905
Kalibo, Aklan
Philippines

Date of Death:
January 22, 1991
(died of natural causes at the age of 86)

Place of Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks – Sunnyside
1500 East San Antonio Dr
Long Beach, CA 90807

Date of Marriage:
July 4, 1931

Spouse:
Aurelia “Mama” Cruz Ureta
November 28,1904 – January 6, 1982
Lingayen, Pangasinan
Philippines

Children:

  • Rebecca U. de Alba, Nurses’ Aide
    March 21, 1932-March 30, 1988
  • Walter Bill C. Ureta, Radio Engineer
    April 17, 1933-November 7, 1974
  • Evelyn Rose U. Monteclaro, Nurse
    January 23, 1935
  • Nancy Ruth C. Ureta, Nurse
    November 8, 1936
  • Helen Grace U. Danao, Management Staff
    May 28, 1940
  • Elma Lynne U. Paalam, Social Worker
    May 6, 1943

Migrated to the USA:
January 13, 1977

Education

Graduate
Philippine Normal College, a teachers’ school

Degrees:

  • Post Doctoral Studies in Student Personnel Administration
    Columbia University, New York City, New York
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Psychology)
    Southwestern University, Tucson, Arizona
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D. in Administration)
    Centro Escolar University, Manila
  • Master of Education (Ed.M. in Guidance and Psychology)
    University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, under the Fulbright Scholarship
  • Master of Arts (M.A. in English)
    Far Eastern University, Manila
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B. in Social Sciences)
    Union Theological Seminary, Manila
  • Associate in Arts (Pre-Medicine)
    University of the Philippines, Manila

Other Studies:

  • Scout Executives Course
    Boy Scouts of the Philippines
    Los Banos, Laguna
  • Executive Development Course
    Young Men’s Christian Association of the Philippines
    Manila, Philippines
  • Reserve Officers’ Training School
    Philippine Army
    Baguio City
  • Public Relations Course
    School of Social Work
    Philippine Women’s University
    Manila, Philippines
  • Personnel Management Course
    Ateneo University
    Padre Faura, Manila
  • Supervisory and Management Course
    Industrial Management Center
    Manila, Philippines

Work

  • Guidance Director and Professor of Psychology and Guidance
    Trinity College, Quezon City
    (12 years until retirement)
  • Professor of Psychology, Guidance and Humanities
    Silliman University
    Dumaguete City, Philippines
  • Professor of Psychology and Guidance, Professorial Lecturer
    — Iloilo University, Iloilo City
    — Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
    — Cebu Normal College, Cebu City
    — Colegio de Recoletos, Cebu City
  • Director of Records – National Council
    Boy Scouts of the Philippines
    Manila, Philippines
  • Scout Executive
    Bacolod City Boy Scouts Council,
    & Cebu Provincial Boy Scouts Council
  • Regional Secretary
    YMCA Laguna, Quezon & Batangas provinces
  • Administrative and Executive Officer
    Elks Cerebral Palsy Project, Inc.
    Manila, Philippines
  • Captain
    U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East
    Philippine Army – World War II
  • First Lieutenant
    Ordnance Department
    U.S. Army
  • National Coordinator
    U.S. Veterans and Pensioners Association of the Philippines
  • Probation Officer
    Department of Social Welfare
    Manila, Philippines

Alpha Phi Omega

  • Organizer
    Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity of the Philippines
    (1947, formalized on March 2, 1950)
    Alpha Chapter
    Far Eastern University
    Manila, Philippines
  • National President
    Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity of the Philippines
    1950-1953
  • Organizing Advisor
    Gamma Chapter
    Silliman University
    Dumaguete City
    October 5, 1953
  • Incorporator
    Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity (Philippines), Incorporated
    International Service Fraternity and Sorority
    October 21, 1953
  • Member
    National Executive Board
    Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines), Inc.
    1955-1956
  • National Historian
    Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
    1959-1960
  • National First Vice-President
    Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
    1961-192
  • National Second Vice-President
    Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
    1963-1965
  • Organizing Advisor
    Alpha Alpha Chapter
    Trinity College
    Quezon City, Philippines
    December 15, 1965
  • National First Vice-President
    Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
    1966-1968
  • National President
    Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
    1969-1979
  • National President Emeritus
    Alpha Phi Omega
    International (Philippines) Incorporated
    Service Fraternity and Sorority
    1979-1991
  • Head of the Philippine Delegation in the U.S.A.
    Alpha Phi Omega National Convention
    Los Angeles, California
    1980
  • Organizing Director and Advisor
    Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Association of Southern California
    February 7, 1981
  • Head of the Philippine Delegation from the USA
    Alpha Phi Omega National Convention
    Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna
    1985
  • Head of the Philippine Delegation in the USA
    Alpha Phi Omega National Convention
    Houston, Texas
    1986

Other Organizations

  • Life Member
    Philippine Fulbright Scholar Association
    Manila
  • Member
    Free and Accepted Masons Philippine Bodies
    Mt. Lebanon #8
  • Member and Second Vice-Commander
    The American Legion
    Post 29, Baguio City
    Member, Manila
    Post No. 464
    Los Angeles, California
  • Member
    National Eagle Scouts Association
    USA
  • Member
    United Filipino-American Association
    Los Angeles, California
  • Member
    United Filipino-American Services Organization
    Wilmington, California
  • Member
    Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
    Lodge 888
    Long Beach, California
  • Member
    Military Order of the World Wars
    Long Beach, California
  • President
    Far Eastern University Graduate Students Association
    Manila, Philippines
  • President
    Graduate Students Association of Centro Escolar University
    Manila, Philippines
  • President
    International Students Association of the University of Buffalo
    Buffalo, New York