| Carlos P. Borromeo, Jr., M.D. Merchantville, New Jersey President of Philippine American Medical Society of NJ A Key Member of the New Breed of National Filipino Leadership |
Carlos "Caloy" P. Borromeo, Jr., comes from the new breed of
Filipino-Americans leadership - the new crop of community
leaders, majority are professionals -- and, most of them are in
medical field -- who for more than a decade now have been
blossoming across the country where Filipino-Americans are
heavily concentrated. The Filipino-American communties are very
fortunate because they are the new breed of leaders that are
highly qualified, dedicated and above all, the moneyed group who
are no longer struggling to make ends meet. These are afluent
medical professionals who have reached the economic comfort
zone. Most of them are in their mid-fifties or in their sixties.
Perfect age. Experienced. Seasoned. Matured.
Caloy, as far back as thirty years ago, has been in the forefront of
community leadership. His leadership can be traced back even
during his school days. In the early sixties, Caloy was elected
President of the Philippine Association in Montreal, Canada while
he was doing his Research Fellowship in Cardio-Thoracic
Surgery at Jewish General Hospital (McGill University) in
Montreal, and at the same time working on his Master of Science
degree from McGill.
Filipino-Americans leadership - the new crop of community
leaders, majority are professionals -- and, most of them are in
medical field -- who for more than a decade now have been
blossoming across the country where Filipino-Americans are
heavily concentrated. The Filipino-American communties are very
fortunate because they are the new breed of leaders that are
highly qualified, dedicated and above all, the moneyed group who
are no longer struggling to make ends meet. These are afluent
medical professionals who have reached the economic comfort
zone. Most of them are in their mid-fifties or in their sixties.
Perfect age. Experienced. Seasoned. Matured.
Caloy, as far back as thirty years ago, has been in the forefront of
community leadership. His leadership can be traced back even
during his school days. In the early sixties, Caloy was elected
President of the Philippine Association in Montreal, Canada while
he was doing his Research Fellowship in Cardio-Thoracic
Surgery at Jewish General Hospital (McGill University) in
Montreal, and at the same time working on his Master of Science
degree from McGill.
"The need of Filipinos in Canada to be united socially was greater than economic or political purposes. Most
of us, specially those in the medical field, relocated to Canada for the main reason of waiting for an
opportunity to return to the United States with proper immigration status other that exchange students visa.
Thus, we found ourselves more inclined to socialize and enjoy the company of our compatriots. Although,
we have also humanitarian projects, they were on limited basis," recalled Caloy.
In 1969, Caloy returned to New York City to join the New York Medical College, F. F. A. H. and Metropolitan
Hospital , in order to complete his Residency in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. For almost fourteen
years, Caloy's community activities were toned down. Instead he concentrated in continuing his medical
education and building up his medical practice. As soon as the eighties came, Caloy was ready to share his
talents and expertise - gratis et amore - to the Filipino communities. In 1983, he was elected to two vice
presidency positions; VP for Camden-Gloucester Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Filipino
Physicians, and VP for the University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association of the Tri-State ( Delaware,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania). Three years later, both organizations elected Caloy to steer the helm of
leadership as President of both organizations ---the two most influential and powerful group in the Eastern
Seaboard.
"Our main thrust for both organizations was to assist the Filipinos in the Philippines through humanitarian
endeavors , more specially those in remote and depressed areas. Medical missions consist of top Filipino
physicians trained abroad were encouraged to join the missions under the auspices of the Philippine Medical
Association in Manila and the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA). Medical supplies,
equipments and clothing were collected for the Philippines," narrated Caloy.
In the nineties, Caloy's leadership was in demand. He was elected to head various humanitarian
organizations and projects that benefited the Philippines. His stature as one of the Filipino-American national
leaders was enhanced when he was elected President of the Philippine American Medical Society of N.J.; as
Vice Presidents of two major national organizations, the Philippine American Association of Family Practic,
and the Masbate Association of America; as Board Member of the UST Medical Alumni Association of America
as well as of the APPA.
Dr. Carlos P. Borromeo, Jr., was born and raised in Masbate, Masbate. He received his degrees in Associate
of Arts in 1951 and Doctor of Medicine in 1956 both from the oldest university in Far East, the University of
Santo Tomas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, a Fellow with the American
Academy of Family Practice, and a Fellow with the American College on International Physicians. On top of his
private practice, specializing in Family Practice, he is currently an active Attending Medical Staff of hospitals in
Northern Camden, Eastern Voorhees, and Southern Divisions Berlin in the Sate of New Jersey. Caloy is
married to his charming and lovely wife, Nerissa Nunez Borromeo, a pharmacist and medical
technologist. The Borromeos have two daughters, three sons, seven granddaughters and six grandsons.
of us, specially those in the medical field, relocated to Canada for the main reason of waiting for an
opportunity to return to the United States with proper immigration status other that exchange students visa.
Thus, we found ourselves more inclined to socialize and enjoy the company of our compatriots. Although,
we have also humanitarian projects, they were on limited basis," recalled Caloy.
In 1969, Caloy returned to New York City to join the New York Medical College, F. F. A. H. and Metropolitan
Hospital , in order to complete his Residency in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. For almost fourteen
years, Caloy's community activities were toned down. Instead he concentrated in continuing his medical
education and building up his medical practice. As soon as the eighties came, Caloy was ready to share his
talents and expertise - gratis et amore - to the Filipino communities. In 1983, he was elected to two vice
presidency positions; VP for Camden-Gloucester Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Filipino
Physicians, and VP for the University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association of the Tri-State ( Delaware,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania). Three years later, both organizations elected Caloy to steer the helm of
leadership as President of both organizations ---the two most influential and powerful group in the Eastern
Seaboard.
"Our main thrust for both organizations was to assist the Filipinos in the Philippines through humanitarian
endeavors , more specially those in remote and depressed areas. Medical missions consist of top Filipino
physicians trained abroad were encouraged to join the missions under the auspices of the Philippine Medical
Association in Manila and the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA). Medical supplies,
equipments and clothing were collected for the Philippines," narrated Caloy.
In the nineties, Caloy's leadership was in demand. He was elected to head various humanitarian
organizations and projects that benefited the Philippines. His stature as one of the Filipino-American national
leaders was enhanced when he was elected President of the Philippine American Medical Society of N.J.; as
Vice Presidents of two major national organizations, the Philippine American Association of Family Practic,
and the Masbate Association of America; as Board Member of the UST Medical Alumni Association of America
as well as of the APPA.
Dr. Carlos P. Borromeo, Jr., was born and raised in Masbate, Masbate. He received his degrees in Associate
of Arts in 1951 and Doctor of Medicine in 1956 both from the oldest university in Far East, the University of
Santo Tomas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, a Fellow with the American
Academy of Family Practice, and a Fellow with the American College on International Physicians. On top of his
private practice, specializing in Family Practice, he is currently an active Attending Medical Staff of hospitals in
Northern Camden, Eastern Voorhees, and Southern Divisions Berlin in the Sate of New Jersey. Caloy is
married to his charming and lovely wife, Nerissa Nunez Borromeo, a pharmacist and medical
technologist. The Borromeos have two daughters, three sons, seven granddaughters and six grandsons.
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