Ronibats
Ronnie E. Baticulon, M.D.
Ronnie Enriquez Baticulon, M.D. (Ronibats/Sir Ron/Sir Bats) is a graduate of the Integrated Liberal Arts-Medicine (INTARMED) program of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. After medical school, he was given the opportunity to teach anatomy and histology in Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, and biochemistry and pharmacology in Topnotch Board Prep. He is on his fourth year of training as a neurosurgery resident, and if things go as planned, he will finish in December 2014.
Ayos ‘to doc! God bless and great job! See you around!
great going doc!
dear doc/sir:
i was moved to tears reading your blog, “five valedictorians”. kahanga hanga kayong magkakapatid at lalong kahanga hanga ang inyong mga magulang. i can’t help but express my admiration to you and the entire family! congratulations!
grabe talaga noong nakita ko kayo sa Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho… Saludo po talaga ako sa inyong pamilya… Na-touch talaga ako sa istorya ng buhay nyo. I was not contented to watched only the KMJS.. so I searched your blog and I found it… nabasa ko ang “Five Valedictorians” at ang speech ng bunso nyong kapatid.. grabe.. IDOL ko na po kayo…
i just discovered you’re back into writing… wow. link kita ha… you will always you be my favorite peyups columnist
me too
glad my friend found your blog again. 
Doc Ronnie – glad to hear from you again after 5 years. It’s amazing how you keep track of your old acquaintances.
Your short stories are great read, from someone who’s very busy.
Sana tularan ka ni Gerald..
waw. idol! hehe. nagbalik ka ulit. galing!
idol dok! yey! salamat sa reply sa fb hahaha
yeeey!
Hi Doc Ronibats! I was so happy when I received a reply from you in Facebook. After several years, finally, makakabasa na uli ako ng mga sulat mo. Keep it up!
Bakit di kasama ang ronniekins sa list ng other names?
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grabe, doc ronnie. ang tagal kong naghanap para lang makita ulit ang site mo. i’m so glad i found it already! i will always be your fan
Hi Ronnie. I dont know if you’ll still remember me. I was an OB resident when you were still a student way back.
Just wanted to commend you for the great writing. Im glad you can still find time to write despite being in NSS. You should consider publishing your work.
Anyway, God bless and all the best in your training!
Judith Clemente
Hi Ma’am Judith! Of course I still remember you. First year kayo nun nina Ma’am Jaynet and Julie when we were ICCs. Hehe. Thanks for the kind words. Although it would be great to have something published, doing so would entail a lot more responsibility and pressure to come up with something worth reading. I can’t do that now because this is the time I have devoted to training. It would be unfair to my patients. Perhaps in a few years’ time. For now, I’m just glad to be able to write during my spare time. Thanks again!
Hello Doc! UP din po ako, IE nga lang, 6th year na. Matagal na po akong fan ng blog mo, at isa ka sa mga unang nag-inspire sakin ilang years ago (2004 ako nagsimula mag-blog) para magsulat. Gustong-gusto ko po yung writing style niyo. Hindi po ako kasing-galing magsulat, usually nagsusulat lang ako para i-express ang sarili ko kaya madalas, nagbabasa lang ako. At sa tagal ko pong hinahanap ng blog niyo, masaya ko nakita ko na sa wakas! Hehe. At ngayon ko lang rin po nalaman ang itsura niyo, yung cartoon lang dati ang naaalala ko dahil meron ka pang link sa blog ko.
At ang daldal ko po, sorry. Haha. Pasensiya, fan lang po talaga ako.
Hi Doc Ronibats,
It’s so nice to see your works again. You are indeed well loved as a peyups columnist. My personal favorite was Paglisan at Ulan. If you would remember, I sent you an email before kung pwede ko syang ipublish sa parish newsletter namin. Nagulat ako kasi tumawag ka pa sa landline namin dati…hahaha…kaso di tayo nag abot so you just sent me an email giving your consent to publish the article. Oh well, di mo na siguro naalala…Hahaha! Salamat sa inspirasyon sa pagsusulat. Keep on writing and inspiring others! God bless!
galeeeeeng! >.<
dear doc,
i just want to say thank u for saving my daughter..
wish u more blessings to come… God bless
…
A life of giving makes for worthwhile living.
You always find time to open your heart, your arms, and your life to those in need. You’re so admired because you care about those you help..
Dr. Roni Thank you is not enough for saving my daughter’s life..
May the God bless you always!
You are welcome po. And thank you, too.
Isa kang inspirasyon Dok! papirma naman:)
I enjoyed reading your stories. Your story about “Being a Happy Resident” rings true to my son who is also undergoing a rigorous training. Being a good physician is a commitment, and a good doctor is programmed to be doing his best. Good luck to you and may your tribe increase!
Glad to have stumbled upon your journal, Doc! I enjoyed reading through some of your entries and I’ll probably read some more this coming break.
Thanks, Jase!
Wow! You are Lightning Crashes?! I used to follow your articles in Peyups (together with Nina’s Glass Slippers among others).
Glad I found your site via a Facebook link (5 Valedictorians). Congratulations to your parents and good luck to you and your siblings.
Interesting story.
I’d like to send you a message sana. I have a question. Would appreciate if you can email me or let me know your e-mail.
Thanks!
Ang galing lang ng family nyo. Congratulations to your siblings! You are an inspiration.
Such a great accomplishment in the family and a good inspiration to many.
I have been a fan since Peyups.com days and I’m glad I’ve stumbled upon your blog. I’ve spent like half a day reading your essays. Great writing as usual.
Im a fan of you and your family especially your parents. I shared your inspiring article in my FB, if you dont mind.
Im a single mom of 6 successful children and I know what you mean by hard work and determination. I married at 20, had 6 kids at 30 and became a single Mom at 33. Im an empty nester now with 2 children the US, 3 in the Phil and a son in Luxembourg working for the biggest sallelite company in the world. My youngest son is taking up his Masters in IT.
Please continue to spread your inspiring stories. Congratulations to your parents!
Dr Ron
so inspiring just lucky to spend my easter monday reading most of your blogs
congrats not only to your hard work but to the hardworking parents of yours
i’m a nanny here in montreal and work with a prominent family but kids are not that enthusiastic going to school .They can afford almost the luxury rich kids wants byte still they are good hearted
i asked them to read your stories and translate filipino words i hope it will help them realize money cant buy everything
again congrats God Bless you and your family hope to read more of your story!!!!
Your column moved me to tears… Congratulations to you and your siblings, esp. your parents….
Babes
Good Day,
A couple of years ago, if I remember it right may 24 2011, I was brought to PGH. i have met an accident back at my hometown.
Just today, while watching the television, my wife saw your family featured at “Jessica Soho”. My wife was quite amazed she saw you, and reminded me that you are the one who checked on me on the day I was brought to PGH.! Well, going back to the time I was there at PGH, I was brought there as quick as possible, and as we are not belonging in the greater earners, we dont have money that time. As my wife remembered it, upon you checking on me, telling her she had to prepare money for my operation, and the scheduled (and should be done immediately) CT SCAN. And again as she dont have any finances with her, as because its an accident, She became worried. She even told “You”, ” Panu po un dok ala pa kami pera, sa Laguna pa po kami, bukas pa po kami madalahan ng pera?”. My wife was telling me you listened, and made it to the point you given money to my mother(who was there too) for the CT SCAN. And yes the Badly needed CT SCAN was made using the money you lend to my wife. fast forward to the story, I survived the accident without needing an operation, using the money you have let my wife to borrow, but Me, upon recovering “miraculously” failed up to this date to locate you Sir/Doc. We came back, and I came back to PGH, for regular check ups, but no one we ask knows what has happened with that, and probably dont know who checked me that night, which was you… So up until now, “May Utang pa kami sayo dok”.
Well this have been long, i have so much to say, but this is your blog, I dont want me making a “post” like comment here. if you would like Doc, i would want to get in touch with you, to thank you personally, after 2 years, and yes Doc, to pay what you have “loaned” us.
Thank you,
Manuel
OK na po yun, Mr Oliva. The service shouldered the cost of your CT. Just pay it forward po. Good health to you and your family. Thank you po!
Sir, I have read your 5 valedictorian blog and truly is an inspiring ones. I have just seen Jessica Soho reports also in Channel 7 . Congrats to your family especially with your father Engr. Pablito. We have graduated in the same school (LSHS) he is from batch 73 and mine is batch 75, your aunt Agnes is my classmate. PLease permit me to share your blog 5 valedictorian in FB. Thanks.
Your family will always have my respect. Hats off to all of you!
You are an amazing writer and person. You make your parents proud.
idol kita kuya doc!
Doc, kung makikita po kita, okay lang po ba magpapicture (chos)? Idol na po kita, eh. Nakaka-inspire po ang mga kuwento mo.