I reported for work with the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction(IIRR) on December 1, 1972 at Silang, Cavite. Martial law was just declared on September 21, 1972 when I was still with PRRM. Cavite then was notorious in terms of killings,hold-ups and clan rivalry with many loose firearms. With the declaration of martial law the peace and order landscape of the area had dramatically changed.
With this new environment I applied as a Rural Reconstruction Instructor(RRI) with IIRR in the later part of 1972. This scenario coupled with the looming management and economic problems of PRRM helped me decide on a career change. The president then of IIRR was Dr. Juan M. Flavier. The field director was Mr. Menandro S. Pernito. Two of my colleagues from PRRM with the Laguna operations also were hired by IIRR, namely Franklin Fermin and Eblas Blancas. Earlier, Roger Banas, Livelihood department head transferred to IIRR.
at IIRR dorm...1975
The Livelihood Group staff with Dr. Juan M. Flavier, IIRR president
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STARTING A FAMILY...
It was while I was with IIRR that I got married. Vangie and I was married on December 29, 1973 at the Iglesia ni Cristo chapel in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Dr. Juan M. Flavier, IIRR president and Mr. Roger Banas, IIRR cooperatives specialist were among our principal sponsors.
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BIRTH OF JAY
My eldest son, Christopher Jay J. Cristobal was born on October 5, 1974.
Jay at 4 days old
a few weeks old
Dec. 29, 1974
BIRTH OF JEHAN
My second child, Jehan Christine J. Cristobal was born on September 5, 1978.
I was with IIRR for six years until I resigned on January 31, 1979 to join the Land Bank of the Philippines
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