I too say thanks for accepting a full-time position with LJ Roth Reconstruction Inc. It is very clear that a special and unique executive team is being formed, of which you are a huge part. I look forward to working with you closely as growth is achieved, goals are met, and a nationwide community is served.
Dave Finchum Vice President for Marketing and Sales LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. United States of America
Cenen,
Thank you for accepting a full time employment with LJ Roth Reconstruction Inc. Your expertise in account management is the perfect match for L J Roth Reconstruction, Inc. Based on your performance for the last six months in our company, you are indeed a Master of Accounting Gambits, and a Financial Scientist. We are looking forward to a successful relationship, and want you to know we will assist you in every way possible.
Larry J. Roth President and Chief Executive Officer LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. United States of America
Cenen,
You are welcome to make me as one of your professional references. I have learned a lot from you, and you were my mentor and coach in accounting at ADB.
Sincerely,
Christopher MacCormac Senior Advisor to the ADB President Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Congratulations on your new position as Chief Financial Officer at LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. Your professionalism, and expertise in finance is what our company needs to complete its transformation to a leading-edge institution.
Ben Jewell General Manager McCoy Plumbing A Division of LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. United States of America
Cenen,
Thanks for your email and I am happy to serve as a reference for you. It does not surprise me that you have multiple job opportunities to consider because you have extraordinary talent as well as a “can do” attitude. Let’s stay in touch.
All the best to you and your family. Regards,
Randall Micek Managing Director Robert Half International Executive Search (San Francisco, CA)
Cenen,
Your cheerful positive attitude, discipline, and scholarly works were mainly responsible for completing all our SOX projects. Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Linda Franklin Senior Audit Manager UHY Advisors, NY, Inc. New York, USA
Cenen,
God generously rewards and truly takes care of all those who sincerely love and obey Him. You are a perfect example of God's providence. I had no doubt that you would make it in America because of your vast and deep experience as an ADB middle-management person and as a member of La Salle's academic community. One thing about us Pinoys (at least those who are skilled and qualified like you): We can compete with the best that the rest of the world has to offer. We have the knowledge, the grit, and the determination to succeed. We are driven by two guiding principles: Faith in God and Love of Family. With those principles, we can never go wrong --- anytime, anywhere.
All the best to you and your family.
DENG Attorney Florante Bautista Philippine Lawyer Ateneo de Manila Alumnus
CENEN HERRERA, is a man truly worthy of his calling. I have worked and had been a friend of his from 1990 until my retirement from ADB in 1999. I could attest to the fact that due to his diligence, reliability , skills and efficiency, he rose among the ranks from an accounting clerk to an internal auditor and finally as a Financial Policy and Credit Risk expert in the Financial Policy Division of the Treasury Department, Asian Development Bank.
Roberto P. Gesmundo Accounting Technician II LA Unified School District Los Angeles, USA
Cenen Herrera is my friend and colleague since 1998. He was also my mentor and supervisor for about four years while working in the Financial Policy Division at the Asian Development Bank.
As a supervisor, Cenen has demonstrated exceptional skills in leadership. He leads by example, a trait which has drawn the admiration from his peers. He has an insatiable appetite for learning and has exceptional writing skills. His work attitude is highly commendable as he does his work with the highest efficiency and accuracy. He is truly reliable and dependable.
As a mentor, Cenen instilled in me the same work ethics that he practices and this has helped me grow career-wise. It was a pleasure working with him.
What really sets Cenen apart from the rest is how he balances his career, family and spiritual life. He is, first and foremost, guided by his strong spiritual beliefs. This is the reason why, in spite of his achievements, he is really grounded with reality. He is a very humble person. He is truly a friend, someone you could count on, no matter how busy he is.
Yolanda G. Bravo Senior Accountant Essex Property Trust Inc., Los Angeles, USA
Cenen,
Thank you for making it so easy to work with yourself and Linda, and for always being considerate of our time. I enjoyed working with you. Regards,
A. L. UHY Client San Francisco, California
Cenen,
Thank you for your hard work at Advent Software.
Norm Shikuzawa Director - UHY Advisors San Jose, California
Cenen,
I am amazed by your accomplishments, your view of life, and the way you live your life. I am glad to know you.
Dr. William Ren Director- Internal Audit Department Charles Schwab San Francisco, USA
Cenen,
I am writing to thank you for your excellent work at Charles Schwab.
Randall Micek Director Robert Half Management Resources San Francisco, CA USA
Cenen:
Before anything else, congratulations for having found a job in the US in so short a time. I have always maintained that those who are good come out as winners; for some they call that luck.
Roger C. Talay ADB Alumnus Writing from Illinois, USA
Cenen,
These are my comments on your performance in the course in Business Ethics. Your final report and research was done with excellent insights into situations that raised ethical issues. Your format in presenting the issues and your analysis of them was clear and unambiguous. The learning papers were learning opportunities for you to improve practice in the matters of ethical issues. Your chapter reports on Weiss and Hultman were prepared and discussed well. In using your experience at ADB in looking at ethical issues and concerns was helpful in understanding theories and their applications in actual settings. Your course grade is 4.0.
Congratulations and good luck to you as you move on to new life.
Bro. Rafe Donato, FSC President Emeritus De La Salle University
I have known Cenen for many years. He is one of the most talented staff that I had the privilege of working with in ADB.I am very happy for Cenen. He deserves to be recognized for his expertise. Only in the US will he get what he richly deserves. ADB's loss is the US's gain.
Regards,
Dr. Ifzal Ali Chief Economist Asian Development Bank
Congratulations Cenen, I couldn’t be more pleased to learn that you will be staying at LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. (LJR). Your expertise and experience give LJR an asset very few companies of our size could ever hope to tap into. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with you and rest of the new management team!
Steve King Chief Operating Officer LJ Roth Reconstruction, Inc. United States of America
Dear Sir Cenen:
I wanna thank you for being one of the greatest teachers I have had at De La Salle University. I will never forget the advice you've given us and the words of wisdom and encouragement. I’ m moving on to the next level...the CPA Board exams and I really hope I do well on it. I have so many dreams and I hope one day we'll bump into each other and I’ll be telling you all of my accomplishments. Thanks sir! You're one of a kind!
All the best and God bless!
Kristine Legaspi Student De La Salle University
Cenen,
Thank you for the very professional manner in which you brought SC issues to the table. I wish you every success in your future endeavors.
Best regards,
Roger Burston Director Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
I enjoyed working with you and all the very best for your future.
Best regards,
Mary Clarke Human Resource Specialist Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
Had been a pleasure working with you. Too bad that a person like you with such an institutional memory leaves but your decision is fully understood. Would have done the same.
All the very best,
Jörn Brommelhorster Public Resource Management Specialist Asian Development Bank
Hi Cenen,
Thanks for SC's position regarding "changes in service awards" very well said, wala akong masabi. Na timing naman na 25 years na ako sa bank this April 2005. Many thanks.
Mayette Marietta S. Mendoza Assistant Investment Data Control Administrator Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Wow..that soon...outpouring of support for you is overwhelming...parang panalo ni Pacquiao part 2 (“the Pacquiao of International Finance”), and feeling...ako pa lang, I feel so proud to have known you and that you are appreciated sa ADB (I can't imagine how much more you feel pa). I miss most our morning commute to ADB, dami kong natututunan sa iyo noon, but hopefully our paths will cross again.
Sabi nga nila, the more important thing is that people know you passed by and not how colorful/eventful was the sending off party...iyong ibang pinoy na staff who left the bank, their names continue to echo through the halls of ADB because of notoriety or some other embarrassing situation that they managed to get themselves into (specially to people who don't know them personally)...yours however would be a legacy of accomplishments and intellectual "calisthenics"- in my book you have always been way up there with "them", definitely giving more than a lot other professional staff who are receiving much more money for their token efforts - and though this institution never really gave back to you what you deserved, I note with great interest the sincere accolades from Mr. Burston and of course Mr. Ali, there's just no comparing you to anyone else.
Remember to keep in touch.
Jagey Nave Associate Project Analyst Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Despite all the accounting and financial gobbledygook, here's my message now that you are leaving ADB, ADBEMC, Staff Council and the Retirement Committee.
"Go forth and seek the authors you so often cite in your communications. Bond with the intellects of the most powerful nation in the world. Indulge in scholarly works and deliberations. But every so often come home and visit us and we will refresh your mind with earthly things (in short kamunduhan)."
Good luck!
Bobbie Montessa Professional Staff International Monetary Fund
Dear Cenen,
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know what I think about your planned departure from ADB. Your leaving the bank is a big loss to us all. But you have dreams to pursue. Follow your dreams. The star is never too far away for the kind of person that you are. We could only be thankful for your unselfish sharing of your knowledge and untiring assistance to us.
Cheers, Lorna Enjaynes Assistant Project Analyst Asian Development Bank
Professor Cenen,
Your emails/write-ups always make me consult the dictionary for new words and phrases that I am ignorant about. Thanks for having known you, you enlarged my knowledge of words/sayings I knew not before. And thanks for the brief years of working with you at the ADBEMC and with the Bank . Your wealth of wisdom and knowledge has broadened my horizon, para na rin akong nag-MBA.
See you in the Americas, that's for sure. God bless.
Haydee Ilan Assistant Budget Analyst Asian Development Bank
Magandang araw Cenen,
Datapwat ilang araw na lamang ay ikaw yayaon na at tatahak ng ibang simulain, nais kung kunin ang pagkakataong ito upang magpasalamat sa iyong maayos na pagsisilbi sa buong komunidad ng Bangko, bilang bise-tagapamahala ng Staff Council at Punong - tagapamahala ng ADBEMC. Dagdag pa dito ay taus puso akong nagpapasalamat sa mga iyong pagtulong, kahit minsan ikaw ay di nagdamot ipabahagi ang iyong kaalaman, kayamanan at talento. Ako ay naniniwala na ang mga taong tulad mo ay pinagpapala at laging gagabayan ng ating Panginoon.
Mabuhay ka Cenen!!!
Aldine Rosaldo Associate Business Auditor Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
Certainly, your departure is a great loss not only to ADB but to our country as well. You are such a talented and compassionate person...we'll miss your company. I wish you and your family all the best in your new endeavors!
Marilyn Alberto Senior Audit Officer Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
I heard that today is your last day here in ADB but before you leave ADB, may I thank you for all the favors you have accorded me. Firstly, I requested you through e-mail to send me the scanned copy of BIR letter certifying that ADB and its staff are exempted from paying their duties and taxes and you sent it to me promptly. In fact, I have used this letter as one of the requirements in applying for my daughter's application for scholarship in Ateneo and U.P. since they were requesting for ITR which I couldn't produce then. Fortunately, my daughter's application for scholarship was granted and that is something to us. Secondly, you have considered the points and concerns I raised regarding BPMSD's proposed plan to change the encashment of leave dates to January through your position paper, and I'm so thankful and grateful for it although, I am not updated on the status of this petition. These are the things that I just can't let pass without thanking you.
Cenen, you may not even know me personally but I would like to tell you that I'm sad that we (support staff) will be losing a very good leader here, a man who is of good integrity, good worker, and maybe there's nothing bad that could be said about you. It's just sad to think that we're losing another good fellow here unfortunately, there are not many like you. Well, at the same time, I'm happy for you and your family as you are leaving in search for a greener pasture. May God be with you and your family. Good Luck and all the best to you all!!
warm regards,
Susana M. Moser Senior Administrative Assistant Asian Development Bank
Hi Cenen,
We'll surely miss a very dear friend and one of the most knowledgeable colleague. I wish you and your family all the best things in life ahead.
Jean Virginia Sarthou
P.S. Hire me as one of your staff in your new would be office ha. God bless you and your family!!!
Virginia Sarthou Associate Data Control Administrator Asian Development Bank
We will surely miss you, Cenen. You have been a pillar in TD. A talented and selfless person like you certainly deserves more. All the best!
Regards,
Luz Garcia Senior SWIFT Center Officer Asian Development Bank
Cenen:
I do know you carry out any assigned tasks in a professional manner. Your quality outputs , behavior and positive attitude , are some of the ingredients that I hold dear and respect for any individual. You are one of them during my stay in ADB.
Thank you.
Yong Cheng Assistant Treasurer Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
Thank you very much for being the conduit on our quest for recognition on the occasion of our 25th years of service at ADB. This will not happened if not for your unselfish effort to convey to the management our personal motives for recognition. We deeply appreciate your role in the Staff Council in bringing this matter to BPHR to let know how important it is for us to be recognized in our 25th years of unwavering and loyal service to the Bank. Again, thank you very much for your effort.
Ace Lim Assistant Facilities Coordinator Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
While reading the memo, I could hear your voice reciting its contents. Bilib talaga ako sa yo. Thank you for making this letter. I hope BPHR acts on it and reconsider its position.
Sheila Sanga Asian Development Bank
Hi Sir Cenen,
I just want to share the good news that I passed my OCE last Saturday (even though I'm glad I passed, I'm not really happy because I know I could have done better if I prepared well) and I would like to take this opportunity as well to thank you .I know, you were very busy last week (with the preparations for the ADBEMC celebration, etc. ) pero you still took time out to help, thanks so much. Gusto ko rin mag-sorry sana, may kasalanan ako sa inyo. One of my panelists, Prof. Dennis Berino is your classmate in DBA pala. I accidentally mentioned to him kasi that you will soon be migrating to the U.S. I just realized later on, na baka ayaw naman ninyo ipaalam. I'm really sorry, nabigla lang talaga ako. Again, thank you so much and pasensiya na talaga.
Regards,
Tracey Patricia P. Valencia-Dioneda Treasury Department Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
I will truly miss you. I've treated you as my BIG BROTHER talaga because you were my first mentor here and I really valued all your thoughts. I'm lucky to meet someone like you in ADB.
I wish you all the best and may the Lord shower you with more and more blessings. Somebody as nice as you will surely be blessed. Keep it up and do keep in touch. (Wala na ang CUCU....)
Sincerely.
Tessa Andrade Asian Development Bank
Hi Cenen,
Your retirement is certainly a big loss for the SC.
Much as they say that SC work is a thankless job, I extend my hand to say THANK YOU for all the time, energy, and effort you have put into promoting staff welfare. You are trully one of the people who have made a difference.
Here's hoping that our paths will cross again in the future. Wish you all the best in all your future endeavors!
Iris de Guzman Senior Evaluation Assistant Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
People treat you with high regard and we all salute you. I hope you continue to be humble and be an inspiration to all of us. I wish you and your family all the best and you will all be in my prayers as you move to this next chapter in your life in the US!
Best of luck, God bless,
Noris Galang Associate Project Analyst Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Bravo for preparing this excellent paper! It is very well written and documented. Many thanks for this great effort to improve the well-being of staff.
Regards,
Josie Josie Balane Senior Results Management Officer Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Though we've been together only for a short while, in the same work area here in ADB, I found you a very confident person. It's a blunder to letting you leave ADB. I'd been in ADB for almost 30 years and witnessed how the SC and ADBEMC run. You've been a fantastic lead mentor.
Gabby M. Avila Management Services Officer Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Mukhang may magandang patutunguhan ang usaping ito. Ito ay isa sa maraming 'legacy' na iiwan mo sa ADB staff. God bless.
Avelino A. Ramirez Senior Control Officer Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
I just want to thank you for all the benefits we've been receiving since you headed the Board. Thank you for your efforts, time, and enthusiasm to give the best to your members.
Emma Emma M. Jimenez Senior Training Assistant Asian Development Bank
Cenen,
Thanks for everything that you've done for the ADB Staff Community. Good-luck to your life after ADB, which I'm sure would be just as challenging and fruitful.
Evelyn Bohol Assistant Budget Analyst Asian Development Bank
Dear Cenen,
The short-duration that we have worked together with an important client provided me with lots of opportunities to share talent, skills, and techniques in the financial world. You have been a great partner in the transformational process, i.e., converting a negative business environment to a positive and highly promising environment.
Thank you,
Walter Lumpp President National Institute of Restoration, Inc. United States of America
Dear Cenen,
I wish to express my appreciation for the business plan that you single-handedly prepared for our team. Indeed, it is difficult to find someone who could write this quality and creative work that provides us the important ground work for a soon-to-be great institution.
Thank you,
George Kawahara Partner McCulloch, Kawahara and Herrera, LLC California, United States of America
Cenen, In my view, the strategic and tactical audit gambits you have shared with DCAA new-hires during your term as a Senior Federal Auditor will have long-lasting legacy values that only time will tell. The uniqueness of your "collective championship culture" will always be characterized by the cross-management sacrifices you have demonstrated throughout your stay in DCAA.
William McCulloch Senior Auditor Defense Contract Audit Agency - Department of Defense United States of America
Message from the Chairperson of ADBEMC (Last Day as Chairperson, ADB Employees’ Multipurpose Cooperative):
Dear Colleagues,
Last night's Board meeting was another milestone in my ADBEMC life. The sharing of views among the participants was indeed a very humbling experience. I came to know at least four important lessons during my term as your Chair - ADBEMC:
1. Searching for Cooperative Knowledge was our Greatest Adventure in ADBEMC; 2. Loving the ADBEMC community was indeed a Great Romance; 3. Creating extra-ordinary benefits to ADBEMC members was Our Greatest Achievement during our term; and 4. Appreciating the Divergence of Views in ADBEMC was our constant source of Happiness.
