Pasko sa Gapo 2009

The annual Christmas gathering of the batch was held at the Batch’s Building Project inside OCNHS last December 12, 2009 at 5pm and ended at 8pm.



36 classmates were able to attend the party and contributed with the potluck and enjoyed the exchange of gifts and raffle prizes which was donated by Nora Osana-Capiral. Present for the first time was Myrna Lavina-Fullerton, who recently retired in Olongapo City from Washington State.


Reunion committee members also collected the piggy banks distributed last year and counted the contents of each piggy bank and were deposited to the class’ bank account.




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Wishing each and everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

November 2009 Philippine-Meeting

Batch ’70 Graduates based in the Philippines had the monthly meeting also last Saturday, November 7, 2009, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza Jr.’s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac, Olongapo City.


There were twenty-two attendees present for the meeting.

The next meeting will coincide with the Batch Christmas Party scheduled on December 12, 2009, 4pm at the Batch's Building Project inside OCNHS.

November 2009 US-Meeting

A special meeting regarding the 40th Celebration (A Ruby Reunion) was held at Tessie Dantes-Laron’s residence at San Francisco/Bay Area last November 7 (Saturday) with the presence of Lad Mojica and Jean Mackay-Mojica from Manila.



Attendees were Tessie Dantes-Laron (with husband, Manny); Nestor Aquino (with wife Lucy); Eloi Garcia-Mercado; Sam Cajudo; Raquel Go-Mallari; Soly De Castro; Ben Vitug (with wife, Nora); and our former HS advisers; Mrs. Fuertes and Mrs. Mationg.



Philippine-based meeting will be held on Saturday, November 14, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza, Jr.'s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac. It is also Art's birthday on the said date

September 2009 Class Meeting

The monthly meeting was held at our Batch's Building Project inside OCNHS last Saturday, 19 Septemer 2009 with 23 alumni present.


The next meeting will be on November 14, 2009, 4pm at Arturo Mendoza Jr.’s residence in Gallagher Street, East Bajac Bajac. It is also Art's birthday on the said date.

August 2009 Meeting

Eleven US-based Alumni was present at the August 15, 2009 Meeting with Lad Mojica held at the residence of Chito Ramos at Bullock Drive, San Diego, California.

Pledges and payments for the upcoming reunion were collected and several gave sponsorship for the Ruby Celebration.

We are pushing for the 40 pages sponsorship (full page at $100/half page at $60) to be able to produce a souvenir program for our 40th year (Ruby Celebration).

Aside for the US$100 per alumna fee for the said event if you feel like giving more or sharing more of your graces, you are welcome to do so.

All collections in the US area must be coursed to Ricardo “Chito” Ramos at 6745 Bullock Drive, San Diego, CA 92114.

Thank you very much for your generosity and see you all in our next monthly meeting on September 12, 2009 at the OCNHS Quadrangle at 4pm.

July 2009 Meeting

Meeting was held last Saturday, July 26, 2009 at Norma Yabut-Dar’s residence. There were twenty attendees present for the meeting.


Next meeting will be on September 12, 2009 at the OCNHS Quadrangle to be hosted by Batch ’70 teachers and Madam Zeny Caseja.


There will be an August 2009 meeting at Chito Ramos’ residence at 6745 Bullock Drive in San Diego, California on August 15, 20009 with the presence of Engr. Lad A. Mojica.

For all Batch ’70 living within the area, hoping you will be able to attend this meeting in San Diego.

See you all in August and September!

June 2009 Meeting

Regular monthly meeting was held at Liwayway Alinea’s residence at #8 Basa Street, West Tapinac last June 27, 2009.


There were 29 alumni present during the mid-year meeting.


The next meeting will be on July 25, 2009 at 4pm at Norma Yabut-Dar’s residence located at No. 18 22nd Street, West Bajac Bajac, Olongapo City.

May 2009 Meeting

The fifth monthly meeting in preparation for the 2010 reunion was held last May 26, 2009 at Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia’s at 9th Street, in West Tapinac.




The next meeting will be on June 27, 2009 at 4pm at Liwayway Alinea’s residence located at No. 8 Basa Street, West Tapinac.

All classmates are required to wear shades of yellow for the next meeting. All classmates were asked to bring a box of juice or a bottle of 1.5L soda or P50.00 for the next meeting.

April 2009 Class Meeting

The fourth monthly meeting was held at Mercedita “Ditas/Mercy” Coll-Gonzales’ residence at 2nd Street, West Tapinac, Olongapo City last Saturday, 18 April 2009.

A good meal was enjoyed by all with singing and dancing amongst classmates.


Balikbayan classmates were also present during the meeting. Namely - Ricardo “Chito” Ramos and Isidro “Sid” Mendoza, Jr., from San Diego, California; Celso Dedicatoria from Saudi Arabia; and Carlos Eusebio from Cuba.


It was also a celebration of April-born classmates namely Ditas, Tess, Waying, Oscar A., Noeng, Julio and Caloy.


The next meeting will be on May 16, 2009 at 4pm at Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia’s residence in West Tapinac. All classmates are required to wear something floral for the next meeting. All classmates were asked to bring a new attendee for the next meeting.

Nora invades RP

One of the memories that will make 2009 a year to remember is the trip of Leonor “Nora” Osana-Capiral to the Philippines. However short it was, 18 days, each moment lasted longer than it should.


Nora visited Olongapo-based Batch 70 classmates and had a day of meeting old friends, catching up and most of all, fun.


Along with seeing her classmates she was also happy to meet with another balikbayan, Soledad “Soly” De Castro-Paterson.



Plus, she even enjoyed eating the Filipino delicacies that cannot be found (or might not taste good enough) in San Diego.

Paskuhan 2008

The annual Christmas gathering of the batch was held at the Alumni Hall, OCNHS last December 13, 2008 at 3pm that lasted for 4 (four) hours of entertainment and high spirits.

Twenty-one Batch ’70 members were able to attend the Christmas Party and contributed with the potluck and enjoyed the gift giving and exchange gifts.

Present during the party are as follows: Jean, Mercy, Art, Gene, Ruben, Dolores, Wilma, Teresita, Elenita, Myrna, Ric, Noel, Osca A., Oscar B., Norma, Sonia, Naty, Loenardo, Cynthia, Zeny and Offie.


Reunion committee members distributed piggy banks for the upcoming 2010 Class Reunion as a fund raising activity.


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Wishing each and everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Let's Party!

OCNHS Batch 70 Philippine-Based Christmas Party
December 13, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Alumni Hall, Olongapo City National High School
Olongapo City, Philippines


Come one, come all!

Saturday Night Jammin'

A get-together night at the residence of Chito Ramos and a welcome treat to alumni from Hawaii and Manila. Saturday, May 3, 2008.


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