With regards to my name, If I weren't born out of Wedlock, my name would have been Kyle Victor J. Mayo. I don't have a middle initial in my name in the birth certificate. If it were, It would be Kyle Victor N. Jose, (both from my mother's name). But I am not sure if there is a law on this now.
Let me tell you about my grandparents in my Father side. My grandfather was the late Lt. Gen. Victor Arizabal Mayo (Ret.) of the Philippine Army. He was the very first LEADING COMMANDER OF THE SPECIAL FORCES AND THE SCOUT RANGER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP). He was also the VICE CHIEF OF STAFF. He received the 2nd highest honor which is the"Distinguished Conduct Star" for gallantry against the attempted coup in 1989. He graduated in the Philippine Military Academy located in Del Pilar street in Baguio city, Benguet in the class of 1966.
Mayo took his political science major at the Manuel L. Quezon University and gained his master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma, USA.
He graduated with honors from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in 1966.
Before his stint at the NSC, Mayo was vice chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the 43rd Superintendent of the PMA.
As AFP vice chief of staff, Mayo oversaw the AFP Modernization Board, the AFP Housing Board, AFP Disaster Response Task Force, Office of Ethical Standard and Public Accountability (OESPA), and the Technical Working Group for Legislative Affairs.
Mayo received five Distinguished Service Stars for his work performance in various military units from 1988 to 1998.
On March 1990, Mayo also received the Distinguished Conduct Star for his gallantry in the defense of Camp Aguinaldo during the 1989 coup attempt.
He retired on 2001 as the Vice Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff that time was Gen. Angelo T. Reyes who is the incumbent Secretary of The Department of Energy (DOE). He passed away on the morning of May 31, 2008 in a private hospital while the maid was probably sleeping. He died of a developing cancer few hours after being operated on the neck surgically. He had a poor health history (No cancer in particular was documented). In the past few years, he had undergone kidney transplant and Hemodialysis. He had poor eyesight on one eye. Last April, I noticed that he had something like pharyngitis or the irritation of the throat which eventually made him weak. He is now buried in the Libingan ng mga bayani near the Unknown Soldier coffin. I called him "Dada Vic". He passed away under the management of the Director General Norberto Gonzales.
During the Marcos Era, the Mayo Family spent their time in South Korea (Considering my dad and my aunt as teenagers). There they met another semi-prominent religious Figure in the Philippines. He was Father Agerico "Jerry" Muñoz Orbos, SVD, who coincidentally happened to be a friend of Ambassador Preciosa Soliven (O.B. Montessori Center Inc. President and the UNESCO Philippine Director General).
He married a young model in the 1960's who was my grandmother named: Josephine "Josie" Perlas Mayo. Her father was a Military man same as my grandfather. I would consider the possibility that my grandfather got his influence from him. She passed away on August 24, 2007. She is now cremated and stored in a Columbarium in Fort Bonifacio. I called her "Mama-Ji". She had a health history of Asthma. She died of emphysema.
It has been speculated that my grandfather died less than a year after my grandmother is because my grandfather was grieving over her till his death. This means that they were very intimate and passionate to each other.
They both had their wakes in Sanctuario de San Antonio Wake chapels in Forbes Park. They were both religious. They used to pray the rosary everyday. This is considered to be my memorable tribute to them.
Also a military figure, but he was the older brother of Lt. Gen. Victor A. Mayo. He was the late General Job Arizabal Mayo Jr. He is also buried in the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani.
(REPRINTED FROM THE PHILIPPINE STAR AUGUST 30 , 2000)Retired PNP General Job Mayo Expires, 68
Retired National Police deputy director general Job A. Mayo, Jr. (MBA'71), who gained prominence for his role in crime fighting aside from having won the coveted "Mr. Philippines" bodybuilding title in the mid-60s, died at the National Kidney Institute in Quezon City on Aug. 29, 2000.
Mayo, 59, died due to a respiratory failure following a massive asthma attack.
He is survived by his wife Aida and his sons Mark, Job III and Mickey.
Mayo's remains now lie in state at the National Security Council office in East Avenue, Quezon City. On August 31, his remains will be transferred to Camp Crame. Internment is scheduled on Sept. 3.
A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1963, Mayo was first commissioned as a PMA cadet in May 1959. He was enlisted in the regular force as a Second Lieutenant of the Philippine Constabulary on March 24, 1963 upon his graduation at the country's premiere military school. As a Second Lieutenant, Mayo distinguished himself as a leader that earned the trust and respect of his colleagues.
A health buff, Mayo joined the contest for male body beautiful and was adjudged as the "Mr. Philippines" in the mid-60s.
When the Philippine National Police (PNP) bill was enacted into law, Mayo chose to join the PNP and got his first star on April 30, 1991 when he was PNP Narcotics Group chief.
He then moved to become the police regional director before his return to Camp Crame to head the Directorate for Investigation & Detection Management (DIDM) office from 1994 to 1996. He was promoted to police deputy director general (Lieutenant General) on Aug. 8, 1996 and was compulsory retired from the PNP service on Oct. 19, 1997 while serving as the PNP deputy chief for administration.
If you see the difference, they were both deputy leaders of the 2 Military Organizations in the Philippines. They both passed away after their retirement age. So, I take credit that their existence and their contributions in the military was a nationalistic service from their hearts. They were great models of leadership.
In the Article, His and Aida's Sons are mentioned. Mark Mayo is married to an Insurance employee and have 2 daughters.
I think I have to break the privacy Initials barrier I made before. So the next person is Mrs. Penelope "Peni" P. Mayo. She is married to the aforementioned Mark S. Choi, who is Semi-American and Semi-Korean. They have 3 sons, 1 daughter and 1 old dog.
The sons are:
1) Joseph Victor M. Choi
2) Michael Francis M. Choi
3) Aaron Gabriel M. Choi
The daughter is Khayla Rose M. Choi
Their dog is named Musky. He has been around for a long time.
In short, they are my 1st cousins. I will thoroughly explain about my Cousins in another post.
My Father is named as Demetrius "Trius" P. Mayo who is married to a Pharamacist named Ruby Chang. They gave birth to my 4-year old half-brother Jeremy Trius C. Mayo. I probably said something about him in a past post. A special post will be tributed to him soon.
The Mayos, The Arizabals and The Perlas are the related families. No one would care about my extended family. It is therefore unnecessary for me to exceed the limits of related consanguinities.
The Ancestral House of the Arizabals and the Mayos is composed of 2 houses. One for the Delicate extensive collection of the statues of Mary, Jesus and Saints (Approximately 300 statues). And the other is for the household. It is currently resided by the younger sister (and her family) of my grandfather.
So, Long POST, NO PICTURES. Sorry, I don't have any Camera on hand. I hope you get to understand me more. GOD BLESS YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
6 comments:
I know more about you Kyle with these posts.So nice.=)You have a big family pala.
kyle,you don't know me but i do know you thru your grandfather....thank you for posting everything about your grandfather gen.victor a. mayo keep up the good work.you're really a genius...you got it from your dada vic.....khit ang panonood mo ng movies you got it from him.Kyle your really good wag mo isipin na mahirap ka intindihin.that's not true.you have a very long way to go...nakikita ko nagmana ka sa grandfather mo.make him as one of your inspirations.you write more about your dada vic.kasi marami cia ngawa na mbuti na hindi alm ng lhat.He served our country so dpat maraming makaalam at makakilala sa knya.Now that he's gone ikaw ang magtutuloy ng kagalingan nya.good luck i'm a fan of yours
Kyle,
Thank you for posting - it is only from reading your blog that I learned about the death of your grandfather, Victor Mayo - we were close friends -- I knew both Job Mayo and your dada Victor whom we called "Cachi" to his close friends. I also knew Oscar, their youngest brother and wonder what ever happened to him - he was in medical school in 1966. I knew Cachi when he was just a yearling at PMA - we were introduced by Job when he was in the PC (before he became Mr. Philippines and before he met Aida.) I also knew your grandmother Josie and her sister Lorna. It has been a long time and we all have lost touch with one another, but I wish you and your family well.....
Hello Kyle,
I guess I might met you before.
My father (Eungchan Kim) was good friend of Mr. Maiyo and his wife. I recall meeting them when I was young in Korea. Later my family moved to Manila and lived there for 2 years (I think around 1986). Some of the people I recall are Tony Poilas (not sure about the spelling) and his wife, son and daughters.
anyway, thank you for your wonderful post. thank you
Han Kim
The Drug Buster of the Republic of the Philippines.
I am a former colleague of your uncle Dr. Oscar Mayo. I wonder where he is now. Last I knew of him was his rescidence in Cubao. I hope you can give me his address or mobile#.
Keep well
Miguel
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