The meeting/post Christmas Party last Saturday, 9 January 2010, was a well attended one for our Batch. We were more than 30 that enjoyed the affair. It was really so magulo, with everyone trying to join any group that starts to have pictures taken. We were suddenly all kids misbehavin’ just like how we used to do in high school, laughing, giggling, telling stories and trying to get to know names of familiar faces.
Partial attendees at Beng's lawn. Photo courtesy of Ola dela Fuente
We feasted on the food generously prepared by our hosts, Beng Capati and Mayette Reyes along with Nerissa Cordova, and food brought by friends. Neri (Cordova) was generously offering tea or coffee to everybody. She is really a nurse by heart. Beng and Mayette made sure everyone was having a great time. There was also wine and drinks enjoyed by everyone.
Beng’s house in San Roque Dau, is rather cozy. She toured us around and was saying we are welcome to her place anytime. She also built beside her new house, a branch for her Diagnostic Laboratory conveniently making her services as a Medical Technologist accessible in the area.
Angie Zapanta-Pascual, Leonida Yu and Lou Cervantes and others interspersed in between, various raffled gifts given to everybody. Gifts were courtesy of Ola and Beng Capati. Bernadeth also gave away cute head massagers and perfumes. Thanks ladies!
Ola Mabanta de la Fuente shared everyone photos she took of her and batch 75 friends during her recent US trip. She also made mention Jobeth Limsingian-Vitug is sending boxes of chocolates for the alumni to enjoy during the Homecoming.
The boisterous laughters and crazy mood was later subdued by Asela’s short talk on a more serious topic on spiritual salvation. This was followed by friends sharing how they got to know Christ and His wonderful works in their lives. Angie Z surprised us that she has for a time been teaching Sunday School in her church. She is also giving all the credit of her big and small successes to Christ. There was Mayette Reyes who gave funny accounts on how she shared her faith even to her patients and even quoted the Bible. There was also Ola who talked on how a difficulty in the family led her to the road leading to a spiritual search on the knowledge of Christ by regularly attending Bible studies these days. There was also the shy Leonila who talked about how she overcame her shyness and some problems with her husband as she got to know Christ. Charito Miguel-Tuazon was so candid to tell us how her marriage was tested and how things are much better with her family, attributing it all to her relationship with Christ. We all afterwards, joined hands in prayer, led by Dory Mallari. She prayed for everyone, and asked us to join her and we all prayed aloud. Well, at this age, we cannot help but be serious with our spiritual life. We have to be sure of things in our life, and life eternal is not a joke.
The talks, sharing, and the prayers were prelude to the meeting proper. Larry and Audie presided over the meeting. Here are the points on what we talked about.
We are expecting friends from abroad by February right in time for the homecoming. For our batch it will be our 35th year. Our Balikbayans may be arriving as early as 19Feb.
Our Party to honor our Friends from abroad will be on February 24, 2010, 6pm. Thanks to Bernadeth Gozum-Lapid who lovingly offered her place to be the venue.
It will be an organized potluck, as we will group ourselves to prepare specific dishes and coordinate with the pretty Charito Ocampo-Pena. There are however, commitments on food: Bernadeth will donate the Lechon, Ola will bring shrimps, Larry will take care of the red wine, Charito Miguel-Tuazon will order the favorite sherbet . Kare-kare will surely also be prepared
Pledges for cash contributions-big and small, were made. These pledges will be submitted to Bernadeth hopefully until the 12th of February. The proceeds will be our funds for our various expenses. Contributions is still open for everyone
Tickets were also sold. Those who can afford bought more, so they can sponsor those who have less. More pledges were made on buying tickets ( tickets are at 350 pesos)which will be available on the 24th. Bernadeth Gozum-Lapid, our Treasurer, received and will receive payments. Please coordinate with her on any concerns on buying tickets and cash contributions, too.
Audie encouraged everyone to help in any way the ever kind Bernadeth in the physical arrangements of her place on the 24th.
Grand Alumni Homecoming is on February 27
We all hope to make these affairs memorable for everyone. So please let others know and invite them to come and enjoy with us. As was agreed upon - communications will be everybody’s concern. Bring friends and see you 24th and 27th. Also, mark your calendars for March 1, as we are all invited at Remy Navarro-Montgomery's home in Sasmuan.
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Our friendships as classmates extended far beyond high school and college days. We have lived different lives and took different paths. Nevertheless, we do not forget. Our hearts yearn for home and the friends we once had and enjoyed our youth with. E tamu mengalingwan king milabas.
Masaganang Bayung Banua kekatamu ngan!
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We also welcome Selwyn Tungol from Batch '75 and his Family. He is delighted to see us all through our website. Scroll down for his great update for us all.
To the following, who are celebrating their birthdays this February 2010, may another year bring you JOY,PROSPERITY,GOOD HEALTH, and WHATEVER GOOD THINGS YOUR HEART IS HOPING FOR. Happy Birthday!!!
Annette Camaya
1959-02-01
Joseph De jesus
1958-02-19
Romy Layug
1959-02-07
BETH LIMSINGIAN
1959-02-15
Romeo Manabat
1958-02-27
Edwin Mangila
1959-02-25
Cecilia Sigua
1958-02-08
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From Ola de la Fuente: Please pray for the speedy recovery of Percida Salalila.
We are one with JoBeth L. Vitug in expressing our heartfelt condolences. Here is what JoBeth said," Our condolences to the passing of
Jaime Campbell's Mom, from Rhode Island, and
Jim Montgomery's Mom, who is from Louisiana. She passed away last week. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you and we hope that the world will seem brighter soon."
Our sincerest condolences too to Pearl Samonte (wife of Arnel) whose Dad passed away December 24.
Our sympathies and prayers for Nerissa Cordova and his Family for the passing of his Father. May you continue to feel God's comfort and love.
God bless you, Nerissa, Pearl Samonte, Jaime Campbell and Jim Montgomery and your families.
In this age of real time information technology, we have the privilege of getting in touch and updating each other in the most convenient ways- cell phones, e-mails, websites.
We have come up with this site, our very own www.gnc75.com. This will bring us closer even when we are miles apart.
Now, we can update each other on what's going on with us-career, families, and interests, even our businesses. This will be our little space in the World Wide Web of the Internet. This is our new tambayan where we can hangout, and be with friends from younger years.
There is still a lot of work and
research to be done, but as we all know, nothing is impossible. Everybody is encouraged to take part in populating OUR site. Pictures (old and new, of course), articles, letters, or anything that is of interest to you are welcome. Let others know about our site too. Invite friends to become members! The more we are, the merrier.
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS WITHOUT WHOM OUR SITE WILL NOT CONTINUE TO EXIST. CLICK FOR OUR ACCOUNTING REPORT
Congratulations to Erica Celine Bautista Samonte, the beautiful and talented daughter of Arnel and Pearl Samonte. She graduated BS in Business Management from Ateneo University in Manila.
Joy Aiza Ramos made it to the 2009 Physician Board Exams. Congratulations to Joy Aiza and her family, especially to her parents Liza and Nick for bringing out the best in her.
Congratulations Rowena Rae Manabat for graduating Cum Laude BS Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, minor in Mathematics from the Pacific University, Oregon.
"Weng" surprised even her parents, Romeo and Grace Manabat with the academic honors she received.
May 2009 - Congratulations to Crystal Valencia Campbell who graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State University - Bachelor Degree in Science, Biology. She leaves on the 29th of June for her first tour as a US Navy Officer. She is the lovely daughter of Jaime and Beth Valencia Campbell.
CARLO MIGUEL-TUAZON, for PASSING THE B.S. Nursing Board Exams.He is Abel and Charito Miguel-Tuazon's son
Just type and submit. In as much as we would like to accommodate everybody’s message, we would like to let you know that your messages are subject for approval. This is to make our messages pleasant and friendly, since our website is for the purpose of fostering friendship amongst us.
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Familiarize yourself with our new looks. Browse on our Directory. Find out who among your friends are there. Find out if you have your pictures in the directory too. If you miss your picture please send to and get in touch with joycepureza@gnc75.com.
First and foremost, I
hope and pray that you, your family are doing alright coping with the recent
calamity in the PI. My prayers are with the rest of the countrymen. Over here in
Michigan, prayers, masses and donations are being offered on behalf of the
victims. We also have relatives affected by the typhoons. The Filipino damayan
spirit is alive and well as even in this tight economic times people are still
pinching in whatever they can.
Mr. Narayana Murthy, Chairman of Infosys Technologies Limited, is known not just for building the biggest IT empire in India but also for his simplicity. He founded Infosys in
Ola Mabanta-de la Fuente invited friends, family and classmates for her Golden Birthday at Holiday Inn on August 8, 2009. It was at 6:00 pm at the Acacia-Mahogany Function Rooms at Holiday Inn Clark. Attire was formal.
It was a successful and fun party she had. Here is her account.
"Oh boy what a birthday party ! Melasing ko keng tula at saya !
Of course there were friends who supported me. The party started with a big bang a dance number from me and Marco ! Marco carrying one single rose with all the chreography , habol habol nya ako , snob and then boogie , cross step and shuffle. Complete with fog lights before the dance to the music of 'love you today than yesterday '. THAT DANCE was an ice breaker and the guests had loosen up. i can see Nene my sister in law and some relatives laugh their hearts out when they saw Marco doing the boogie etc.
Then there was this avp i made specially for the event ' entitled pretty woman" from memories of childhood until 5o years old ! a song was rendered by cute Bjao a son of my friend 'fly me to the moon ' ! followed by Marina's song 'Iingatan ka .' There were 50 well wishers who made their short but meaningful speeches. Gosh I was in near tears when they spoke only good words for me (of course ).
My mommy greeted me but with a word welcome hahaha, nag-practice pa naman kami ng sasabihin nalimutan nya !
The most applauded was my speech i guess where i went stammering with my signature ala german style talking ! I could not wear my eyeglasses kaya i read my speech , i said page 2 AND page 3 complete with period and everything.
There was a tear jerker also when i saw mommy's eyes,staring at me with pride and joy. And i thank the Lord that she s still around to witness my 5oth bday! Thanks to a lot of people , friend, etc. most especially Marco who is my major sponsor by the way ! hahaha
There were 248 guest total. I realized the people i have touched (naks ). Also the most if not the "mostest" special number was the fashion show conceptualized by Tina Pineda my events coordinator, 12 women of substance paraded dressed to the nines with their matching jewelries ( of course my creations ). Women who were my friends, valued clients, and some relatives. Line dancing, ballroom dancing, cake ceremony. I was so happy that we slept at 4 am in the morning.I realized that neither time nor distance made a difference in building a relationship called friendship.
Food was superb also. My goodness I could go on and on and on, but right now i am still in euphoria, i havent been sleeping for the last 2 days na !
Some say they had an impromptu entertainment from me ! hahaha
we miss you guys from the USA- my friends,but surely you made my birthday really great i felt so special that night !
By the way if you have time please log in the face book ! there s an article written by norman songco also my friend from guagua, thanks for that beautiful life GOd gave me ! regards and i misss you all mwah!"
Note: Ola is sharing her pictures during her golden year celebration soon. Meantime, she is sharing some of her grade school photos. Here are kiddie pictures of Nerissa, Grace, Perla, Larry Audie, Liza, Reuben,Josie, Rommel, Aurora, Dory................. Click for More
Proud to be Filipinos
Monument in Israel Honors Filipinos
For Saving 1,200 Jews from
Holocaust
By Volt Contreras
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines - Before
Schindler's List, there was another document -the Philippine visa that saved
hundreds of Jews from the gas chambers and mass graves of the
Holocaust.
Rosario "Rose" Guevarra works at PNB Manila she says, " I am now working as
Senior Manager for PNB General Insurers Co., Inc., a general
insurer that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippine National Bank. I
have four (4) kids but unfortunately I have been separated from my husband for 8
years already. The three (3) are holders of college degree and my youngest is a
third year HS student of Manila Central University (MCU)."
Rose is sharing some of her 2009 summer photos during her Nasugbu,
Batangas weekend. Click
here for the photos.
January 28, 2010- Mannix Gaviola is taking time out from his busy schedule to: "Just want to say Hi to my SHA’69 and GNC’75 classmates."
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February 1, 2010
Hello dear friends!
I just got a notice from Cynthia. She will arive in PI on 2/23/10. Juanita will also leave LA via PAL with her parents on 2/18 evening. Beth V Campbell who is travelling with her dad (Julian Valencia); me
and my brother Kong Andy will be on the same flight with Irene dela Rosa
on 2/18/10.
Unfortunately, Irene already got her itinerary to travel in Hongkong and Macau
and will not be able to join any of our activities. Carlos Manalang booked his flight
a year ago. Romy and Ellen Pelagio will leave for PI this week.
Sister Remy Navarro-Montgomery will arrive in PI just in time for the alumni.
Anabelle Mendoza will also attend the alumni per Remy Casupanan de Guzman.
She lives in Hawaii with her family.
I will not be available until 2/23 or 2/24/10 due to prior arrangements I made
with my cousins to take some time and go to Thailand.
Benny is already booked but have not been approved for his time-off. I'm sure
he will be at the party because he organized this whole thing.
We have not heard from Seng but I'm sure she is already booked.
I have not received a response from Bong Alfonso so I will follow-up with him this week.
I need to ask you a favor 'though. Beth V Campbell hasn't been there for a while I will need your help to show her around while I'm not available. She will stay with her brother Bill Valencia in Floridablanca, Pampanga when she get there.
Benny will probably buy some alumni tickets for those who cannot afford them; I will help also with the tickets.
By the way, Sister Remy Casupanan de Guzman sends her best regards to everybody especially Ninia Capati, Susan, Princessita, Chit Ocampo.
So far, that's it for tonight. I think I covered most of the things you guys need to know. Any changes or update I will notify you, ok?
(Jan 30, 2010 in Murietta, CA)
We joined Merlene's family to celebrate her birthday yesterday. You should see her eyes lit up as she opened her door and see myself, Benny & Carina Yapyuco, Jun & Marina Inlong, Romy & Ellen Pelagio and then, followed within ten minutes by Remy C and Conrad de Guzman. My husband was sick with flu and unable to join us; Beth V Campbell happened to be celebrating her dad's birthday.
My dear classmates whom I call friends and families.
GOD BLESS US ALL BATCH 75 N OUR FAMILIES.
GNC, Batch 75 are all invited to attend a get together in
our house in Sasmuan, Pampanga on.
March 1, 2009, Monday
@ 4PM early dinner
San Nicolas 2nd, Sasmuan, Pampanga
@ THE BACK OF RURAL BANK OF SASMUAN
(metung ya ing banko Sasmuan)
Please RSVP.
Denunan ke bang kanita deng maranun datang marakal la
akuento and I'm sure some will come @5 pm n 6 pm. Mas
maranun mas masanting para marakal a kuentu.
I'm looking forward to see all of you guys. PLEASE DENG
ANGGANG MULI MUNTA KO NGAN AT DENG ANGGANG AVAILABLE PINAS.
Thanks and see you all!
REMI NAVARRO MONTGOMERY
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January 15, 2010-
Mojy just passed away this afternoon. Let’s pray for his repose, he'll be cremated on Jan 19. Mojy is the husband of my sister, Bong. Thanks
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January 20, 2010 - We had another small get-together at our place here in Northridge last Friday. This time it was my turn to cook, not Jun's - it was hard to get him out of the kitchen and make him stay out of it as well, but since it was supposed a German dinner cooked by a real German Jun had to take a step back (lol). I backed an onion-bacon flan for appetizer along with a dry but sweet Riesling, German beer, Rouladen and Spatzle (German/French style beef wrapped around pickles, onions, mustard and bacon, and German pasta), veggies, Maultaschen (Swabian Ravioli / German style won tons in a soup) and for dessert apple tart with Gluhwein (mulled, spiced hot wine). We watched videos and pictures we took when Jun and I were in Germany from December 15 - January 2). JoBeth brought some appetizers as well, so of course as usual we had way too much food left over. I hope everybody enjoyed the food.
It's always great to have JoBeth, Carina and Benny over - we wished KungFu could have made it, but I am sure there will be a next time soon!
Click to enjoy my birthday party video. This YOUTUBE VIDEO OF MERLINDA'S B-DAY PARTY ON 1/30/10 took place AT GIL & TENNY'S RESIDENCE IN TEMECULA CALIFORNIA.
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Along with his New Year's greetings, Carlos Tanquilut is sharing pictures of his family taken on Christmas day and New Year's Eve at his sister's house in El Sobrante, CA.
Olivia is 21 yrs. old, taking Civil Engineering at San Jose State University. Camille is 19 yrs. old, taking Neuroscience at UCLA, she wants to be a doctor someday
November 22, 2009 - Oini ing sabi ning kaluguran tamung Romeo Manabat:"...Lolo and Lola na kami. (Heto ang) picture ng apo namin, girl siya and her name is Samantha Grace. She weighs 6.75 and 19.3 inches long."
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SOME CAMPUS PHOTO UPDATES
The Gym's Facade
Reminiscent of how much fun it was. This is at the covered Gym
Here are some pictures taken on her commissioning. She did it! Crystal Graduated in college and commissioned United States Navy Officer. She got her first salute from her Dad. Click for more pictures.
Crystal and Dad Jaime Campbell now both with the US Navy.
