Who Wants To Be A Superhero?

Taking after the reality TV show of the same name, I decided to have some fun with my friends. Part-tribute, part-farewell, (part-rebuke, haha) for the people I've had to work with this past year (and who have put up with me) -- my co-PGI's.

We all chose to come to Silliman Medical Center for each our own reasons. I chose to come home, some came to discover new places, some for change, some for new experiences, some for the money (hehe, c'mon we all knew there was a stipend here), and in the process of all that, we got a little learning in the process and grew up as doctors.

But, I found out those that came had (cue music) had their own special abilities, powers if you will, and from there on, I became part of a this small band of people who are trying everyday to help in saving the world.

League of Extraordinary Gentlepeople:

1. Ligaya Solera "PSYCHE" - Easily one of the more powerful superheroes in the hospital. Her amazing intelligence (IQ off the charts) matched her amazing medical acumen. She has the powers to meld with her laptop and create amazing Powerpoint presentations and connect to anywhere in the world via the Internet. She keeps a blog of her adventures in life and is a literary genius as well.

2. Arlyn Villanueva "TICKLES" - Has the power to bring you into spells of laughter until you nearly pass out from anoxia due to laughing so much. She also has the ability to bring up new topics of conversation out of thin air and is a master of distraction. She was previously seen by a shrink, but he gave up.

3. Sherwin Tiamzon "SLIM SHADY" - A master of the poker face, disguise and is a master spy. He has the power to hypnotize you with his baritone voice and is the linguist among the group often referring patients with skill and authority.

4. Daphne Crisostomo "HYPERTWINKLE" - Always at hyperspeed, she painstakingly and meticulously completes ward calls at the same time. Coming from another planet, she overcame a huge gap and learned the language of the people to be more effective in her tasks.

5. Benjamin Villaplaza "GYRATOR" - He shoots bullets from his hips as he moves up and down the dance floor. He is always the first one up to dance at programs (and usually the only one) and is among the bravest of the PGI superheroes. His nickname as the Consultant is well deserved as he often is captain of his ship at the ER.

6. Ver Arco "GUITAR MAN"- Wields his guitar as his weapon of choice along with the heart on his sleeve. Creates sonic waves with chords and uses a silent code in referring to his superiors as farm animals. Takes some time to understand the guy but get his work done.

7. Brigitte Tabaranza "PRESSURE COOKER" - Cooks her way through trouble. Has a penchant for getting sick and unnecessarily apologizing. Gets on some nerves, but has uncanny business sense and a market for her food.

8. Melanie Garces "MISS CONGENIALITY" - She is master of connections. A press relations specialist, she dazzles high-profile society members with her knowledge of the community's foremost members and wows people with her family connections.

9. Anne Gaballo "FIREWOMAN" - Has the ability to take her folders and folders of paperwork and discharge summaries and charge them into fireballs which she hurls at her opponents.

10. Ria Sumampong "PRIMA DONNA" - She is as her name sounds, often wearing her cheerleader costume, she has the ability to hurl loads of laundry at her enemies and maintaining that attitude that got her her nickname.

11. Jouie Bacot "WANDERER" - Rogue, as she came in as a late addition to the superheroes, an expert on martial arts, she is often out on the streets, fearless as she takes on the forces of evil.

12. Rohaymah Mamongcara "REYNA" - The daughter of a Sultan in Mindanao, she has all the money in the world but her extraordinary ability to harness the power of the Havaianas slippers is valuable in the fight of the superheroes.

13. Jeannette Arellano "HAIRDRESSER" - Often mocked for her long curly hair (which is lovely by the way), jokers have long suffered the consequences as she lashes out with her hair and forms them into a formidable whip.

14. Kent Cardenas "KILABOT BOY" - His abilities with girls are as legendary as his poses. He is another valuable spy as he infiltrates the enemy base with his special pick-up lines. He also has an untapped power of speed as he is often always first to the accounting office.

15. Theophilus Villarmea "SILENCER" - His stoic moods are his trademark. Despite his serious nature, he is quick to his bass guitar and beats out waves of shock that move the earth to do his bidding. He rides his bike usually with GUITARMAN and together they band together to bring their enemies to justice.

16. Antonette Huyo-a "SIREN" (due to insistent public demand) - Cool under pressure, she heals the injured with a steady hand. Born in a family of doctors, she discovered early she has the ability to heal any injury just her touch and is just as known for her voice's soothing abilities. (They're cool powers hon ;)

17. Rubie Salmorin "SUPERMODEL" - She has the ability to eat so much food and not gain an ounce of weight. She sashays down the hospital hallways in designer dresses but don't let her fool you, as her victims, more often than not male, fall for her charms and gets them to do her bidding.

18. Laurjena Nagulada "BALL GIRL" - She spikes volleyballs and fires them as balls of fire. A star athelete, teams have conspired with schedule makers to stop her from joining the hospital leagues. But still, in her spare time and when not playing competitive sports, she acts as the treasurer of the group. It's a day job.

19. Ian Margaja "GHOST" - When he doesn't want to be found, he won't be. Has the ability to disappear into thin air. He bends the time-space continuum and can move from any place and time to another.

20. Jo Anne Abadia "HAIRSPRAY" - Armed with her trusty can of hairspray, she blinds adversaries by spraying into their eyes, and reflects searing sunlight off her head. Enemies would do well to stay in the shade.

These are the people I work with, and that have come to be my friends -- some more than others -- but friends nonetheless.

To all you guys, overall, it's been great.

Thnks 4 th mmrs.