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Dr. Amado S.
Veloira
by : Lita
Britanico, MD
Madz
was born in Manila, the son of Amado Veloira Sr. and Fidela S. Academia. He grew
up in Isabela, finishing his grade school at Angadenan Elementary School. He
spent his high school at St. Joseph High School in Olangapo City. He eventually
found himself in Manila Central University where he finished his dentistry.
Hungry for additional training, he took postgraduate training at the Memorial
Hospital, Worster, Massachusetts, USA.
Upon returning to the Philippines, he
not only practiced his profession but was also a member of the academe. He was
faculty member of the MCU College of Dentistry for 15 years, of the CEU College
of Dentistry for 10 years, and a former Dean of the Unciano College of
Dentistry. His dedication and commitment to the field of Dentistry is seen by
the various positions of honors bestowed upon him. He was past president of the
following organizations: Philippine Dental Association, International College of
Dentists in the Philippines, Olongapo Jaycees, Olongapo Dental Society, Zambales
Dental Society, Tarlac Dental Society.
Although busy with his daily activities
he still finds time to play golf and read novels. He is married to Maricel, an
accountant. He is blessed with 3 children, 2 dentists and an aerospace engineer.
His youngest son, Robert, a graduate of the College of Dentistry of MCU, is a
licensed DMD of California, USA.
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