A Visual Journey Through Nine Decades-MetaAI Format

NINE DECADES • 1934 — 2026

A Visual Journey Through Nine Decades

David B. Katague-Original Photo

CHEMIST * TRAILBLAZER* PATRIARCH* 

 LEADER* WRITER* ON-LINE CULTURAL BLOGGER 

1934-1950

Barotac Viejo Roots

BAROTAC VIEJO, ILOILO, PHILIPPINES

• Born oldest of 7 children
• Father: Dr. David Jamili Katague Sr., Dentist & WWII hero
• Foundation of faith, family, and resilience

1951🎓

Valedictorian

HIGH SCHOOL • HIGHEST HONORS

• Class Valedictorian — early mark of excellence and discipline that would define nine decades

1950-1956

Scholar & Scientist

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

• UP Iloilo Scholar → BS Chemistry UP Diliman
• Top 1% of class • 3rd Place, Chemist Board Exam
• Brilliance rooted in service

1957

A 63-Year Partnership

MARRIAGE TO MACRINE NIEVA JAMBALOS

• A love that built a family, bridged continents, and endured across generations

1960'S

Doctor of Science

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

• MS & PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• From Iloilo scholar to American scientist - the American Dream through education

1964-196969

Kansas City Pioneer

CHEMAGRO CORPORATION

• Research chemist • Published scientist
• Church leadership & voice for racial justice
• Science with conscience

1969-74

Modesto Builder

SHELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

• Founded the Mabuhay Club
• Preserved Filipino heritage for the next generation
• Community as legacy

1974-90

Peak & Purpose

PINOLE • BAY AREA

• Peak industrial research • UC Berkeley business education
• UN TOKTEN Program expert
• UP Alumni leadership - giving back to alma mater and medical missions to Marinduque

FDA YEARS-1990-2002

Trailblazer

U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

• First Filipino-American FDA Chemistry Team Leader, CDER
• First FDA Expert Chemist • First Filipino-American elected to USP Council of Experts
• EEO Award • Outstanding Filipino-American Senior • Pamana ng Pilipino Nominee

FAMILY

Legacy of Love

4 CHILDREN • 6 GRANDCHILDREN • 2 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

• Honoring Macrine & David Ernst III
• UP Visayas Library Fund - education as eternal gift
• Roots and wings, forever

2023

Continuity

WILLAMETTE FALLS • PORTLAND, OREGON • JUNE 24, 2023

• Portrait at the falls - water, time, and strength flowing across generations

2026 •PRESENT 91✨

The Heritage

DOWNTOWN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA

• Bridge, Mahjong, whole body massage,  Morning Walks
• Blogging worldwide • Learning AI • Mentoring
• Cats Batman & Robin • Joy as daily practice

“A Life of Excellence. A Heart of Service.
A Legacy That Inspires Generations.”

DAVID B. KATAGUE • 91 YEARS1934 — 2026

“Dreams may begin in a small town, but with education, perseverance, faith, and service, they can leave footprints that reach around the world.”

FOR FAMILY • WITH LOVE • JANUARY 2026

Barotac Viejo → Walnut CreekUP → Illinois → FDAChemist • Mentor • LoloBatman & Robin approved 🐾

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