 Dr.
Eugenio R. Colobong, Jr. has enjoyed a successful dental practice in the
Province
of
British Columbia
for the past twelve years. He began his Canadian practice at the Dundarave
Dental Clinic in
West Vancouver
in 1994. After six years in the
North
Shore
, he decided to open his own Quest Dental Clinic in
Surrey
where he has served many patients of different nationalities during the
last eight years. A friendly, soft-spoken, and caring person, he is
popular with his patients. Although he is busy with his practice, Dr.
Colobong finds time to involve himself in supporting charitable projects
and worthy causes in the local Filipino community.
Dr. Colobong (“
Eugene
” to his many friends) hails from San Agustin,
Isabel
a in the
Philippines
. A graduate of the National University School of Dental Medicine, he
joined the Itogon Sayoc Mines in Benquet as company dentist. Two years
later, he succumbed to the lure of working abroad and traveled to
Saudi Arabia
where he worked as Orthodontic Technotherapist for the Arabian American
Oil Company (ARAMCO). During his vacation and free time, he traveled
extensively to major cities of Asia, Europe, the
USA
and
Canada
.
After two years, Dr.
Colobong returned to the
Philippines
to establish his private dental practice. In 1986, he immigrated to
Canada
and continued working in the dental field. He worked as dental assistant
in
Winnipeg
, then moved to
Vancouver
in 1990 and worked as a certified dental assistant, all the while
preparing himself to pass the National Dental Examination Board of Canada.
He passed the exam, qualifying him to practice as a full-fledged dentist
in 1994.
Determined to widen his
horizon in his chosen profession, Dr. Colobong took up post graduate
studies at the
University
of
Western Ontario
and advanced training in Comprehensive Orthodontics in
Michigan
,
USA
. He trained in Implant Surgery in Surrey and Cosmetic Dentistry like
Lumineers by Cerinate in Sta. Monica,
California
Dr. Colobong is active
with the Knights of Columbus at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Delta
where he served as Advocate for two years. He also served as member of the
board of directors of the Multicultural Helping House Society in
Vancouver
for three years. As a director, he was one of the pioneers in initiating
the construction of the MHHS's new building to provide services to
immigrants at its present location in
Fraser Street
. In the
Philippines
, he continues to provide scholarship grants to children with learning
disabilities in Jones,
Isabel
a. He has committed to help two poor but deserving high school and
elementary students every year by sending them money for matriculation
fees, books and supplies until they graduate. He has been doing this
generous act for the last six years.
Dr. Colobong is married
to the former Editha Divina Baylon, a nurse by profession, who is
presently the office administrator in his clinic. They have two children:
Elayne Joyce (17) and Eric (13), both high school students at Holy Cross
in
Surrey
.
Dr. Colobong's
achievements would serve as a good model for all professionals. He is a
successful dentist and a person who does not rest on his laurels. He
enjoys sharing the fruits of his labour to the less-fortunate, especially
the beneficiaries of the projects he supports locally and the poor
students in the
Philippines
who could not afford to pursue higher education. - LBC
Dr. Eugene R.
Colobong, Jr. Inc.
Buronal
Building
, 150-13711 72 Avenue
Surrey
B.C., V3W 2P2
(one block east of
King George Highway
, in front of
Newton
Wave Pool & Bus Depot)
Telephone: 604-543-7734
Cell: 604-813-9061
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