In deep recognition of his contributions to the capacity development of the staff and students of INAM Philippines on classical Chinese medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, thus enhancing the quality of healthcare to the Filipino people served by INAM;
For his integration of Filipino healing traditions and the Chinese classics in health, thus enriching both medical systems;
For his rigor and patience and passion as a teacher, as a master of the art.
The Gawad Tanglaw ng INAM is given this September 2024 on the auspicious occasion of the 40th year of INAM Philippines.
Ruben Caragay
Chair and President of the Board of Trustees
INAM Philippines ( https://inamphilippines.com/about-us) presented this crystal trophy last October on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the organization. “HIYAS NA TANGLAW NG INAM Philippines” is difficult to translate from Tagalog to English. I’ve worked with this wonderful pioneering acupuncture and healing organization for more than 25 years now.
Dr Isidro Sia presenting the “Hiyas na Tanglaw” award to Rene at the Titus Brandsma Center in Quezon City last October. I taught the first section of the Tai Jii Quan solo 108 and Qi Nei Zang internal organs manipulation at the two seminars organized by INAM Philippines. From left to right: Annie Sollestre, Rene, Lolita Navarro and Dr Sia.
The Tai Ji Quan class at the Titus Brandsma Center in Quezon City, Philippines last October. We covered the first section of the Yang Family Tai chi chuan solo fish form 108 movements, Zhan Zhuang and Dantian Breathing. Three practitioners assisted: Sam, Diego and Annie.