Rick and Cecile Tejidor's Wedding

Pictures taken on the wedding day of Rick and Cecile at Marriott Hotel, Long Beach, California last 18 December 2005.

Greetings from Alfred De Leon

Hello, Batchmates!

Just a brief message on behalf of the de Leon family here in San Diego,California, we would like to greet you all my batchmates a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

And for all the batchmates that I have come across during my (and my wife's) recent short visit to Olongapo, glad to see all of you again. It sure is always fun to be with you all and i can never forget the joy and that feeling of excitement every time we meet.

It would have been a lot more enjoyable if it's a pure vacation and not having a mixed feeling, if not for my older sister who is really ill because of her bone cancer.

I am pretty sure Joey Sardenia, Ed Lopez and Robert Quisumbing are having a blast and a great time with some of our batchmates during their stay in P.I.

Sincerest Gratitude

My stay in the Philippines had been so wonderful despite of the fact that there was sadness within my heart due to my sister's death.

I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Lad Mojica and Jean Mackay-Mojica, Ebeth Garcia-Cabangis, Norma Yabut-Dar, Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia, Flor Riel, Liwayway Alinea, Ruben Bada, Mercy Coll, Brenda Alcantara, Art Mendoza and his wife, Zeny Torrente, and Solly de Castro-Patterson.

I was so glad to see each one of you, my classmates. Those were the good old days. Both of you are superb! Once again thank you to all of you. Have a wonderful New Year ahead of you.

Pura Raymundo-Caseja

Happy Twenty-0-Six!

Best wishes to all in the year ahead!

Christmas Message from the Barreyro's

Bumabati kami ng Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat. Mula sa amin dito sa Bakersfield, California. Sana magkitakita tayong muli sa darating na panahon diyan sa Olongapo.

Roland and Lina Barreyro

The Barreyro's from Bakersfield

Picture taken last December 4, 2005 in front of Roland and Lina Barreyro house in Bakersfield, California.

Edith Mendoza, Aurora Ramos and Lina Ledina Barreyro.


Taken in front of Roland and Lina's house in Bakersfield, California.

Chito Ramos, Sid Mendoza, Lina and Roland Barreyro.

The Lipumano Family

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Raymundo "Ray" Lipumano and Family

The Mackay-Mojica Family

“We are thinking of you today because it is Christmas, and we wish you happiness. And tomorrow, because it will be the day after Christmas, We shall still wish you happiness. We may not be able to tell you about it every day, because we may be far away or we may be very busy. However, that makes no difference -- our thoughts and our wishes will be with you just the same. Whatever joy or success comes to you will make us glad. Clear through the year... we wish you the spirit of Christmas.”

Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!

Christmas Cheers!

Homes are filled with happiness,
Days are bright with cheer,
Hearts are warm with memories—
Christmastime is here!


Wishing you joy as you welcome Christmas into your home and into your heart.

Batch '70 Multi-Purpose Building Blessing and Turnover Ceremony

The formal turnover of the school project was held last Saturday, 10th of December 2005. Members of the Class of ’70 alumni delivered their pledge to their Alma Mater, Olongapo City National High School.



The ceremonies started with the ribbon cutting led by Honorable City Councilor Cynthia Gregorio-Cajudo assisted by the School Principal, Mrs. Helen B. Aggabao, Ed. D.


Engr. Lad Mojica unveiled the marker before all participants and guests all went inside the building led by the officiating priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbie Monge, St. Joseph Parish Priest. The whole building was blessed, coins and candies were tossed and candles were lit.



Rey Toledo, Leonor Dela Cruz and Oscar Baldos hosted the program. Paulino “Paul” Sy-Changco led the Invocation while Dr. Art Mendoza, Jr. delivered the Welcome Address.




Engr. Lad Mojica handed the key to the Multi-Purpose Building to Mrs. Aggabao. This was accepted with gratitude and praise to the members of the Class. She said, “The first and the only set of alumni who had donated a building to the school.”



Lad and Jean Mackay-Mojica also donated their children’s college textbooks to the school, which will serve as references for the students.


Hon. Cynthia Gregorio-Cajudo made a very inspirational message to all and was very much impressed on what the Class has accomplished as students of OCNHS. Members of the Class of ’70 looked back to their roots and delivered their gain. A project no one could have imagined will rise and considered as a legacy to the students and to the school.


Engr. Gene Castro closed the program and catered lunch and pre-Christmas feast from Kong's Restaurant was served afterwards.




The following teachers graced the occasion: Mrs. Belinda Gelacio, Ms. Luz Marty and Mr. Rizalino Cayle. Other guests of the said affair were the OCNHS School Administrative Officers.

Cheers to all Batch ’70 members!

You are cordially invited...

Batch ’70 Multi-Purpose Building Blessing and Turnover Ceremony
December 10, 2005
10:30 A.M.

Ribbon Cutting

Blessing of the Audio-Visual Bldg.

Turnover Ceremony
Welcome Remarks
Turnover of Responsibilities to School Principal
Words of Acceptance and Inspirational Message
Giving of Books
Acceptance of Books
Closing Remarks

Batch ’70 Christmas Party

December Batch Meeting with Balikbayan Batchmates

A visit to the Batch Project with the Balikbayan Classmates and Friends.
1 December 2005, Thursday

Aleta Ela-McFarland (Batch ’71), Jean Mackay-Mojica, Pura Raymundo-Caseja, Soly De Castro-Paterson, Jojie Ela-Ebilane (Batch ’73), and Cynthia Reyes-Mabazza

An evening spent with the City Councilor, Ms. Cynthia Gregorio-Cajudo with our Batchmates and Friends at Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia’s Mini Store at 9th Street corner Brill Street with Jose Caseja, husband of Pura.

Schoolmates, friends and Job’s Daughters all in one together at Piyesta sa Barrio in SBMA.

Standing: Cynthia Cocal, Jojie, Pura, Jean and Soly
Seated: Brenda, Aleta, Cythia Mabazza and Cynthia Gregorio



Batch welcome party for the Balikbayan Batchmate, Robert Quisumbing from Cuba, Alfredo De Leon from San Diego, California, U.S.A.; and Soly De Castro-Paterson from San Jose, California, U.S.A. at the residence of Ebeth Garcia-Cabangis
2 December 2005, Friday

Standing: Robert Quisumbing, Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia, Myrna Soriano-Lumague, Liwayway Alinea, Oscar Atienza, Generoso Castro, Robert Del Castillejos, Arturo Mendoza, Jr., Alfredo De Leon, Leonor Ramirez, Noelito Hernandez, Ruben Bada, Orlino Labrador and Natividad Bada-Flores

Seated: Florinda Riel-Sibal, Brenda Alcantara, Norma Yabut-Dar, Ebeth Garcia-Cabangis, Soly De Castro-Paterson, Jean Mackay-Mojica, Mercy Coll-Gonzales, Zenaida Caseja-Torrente, Wilma Sionzon-Josafat, Ester Galla, and Cristina Catle-Martinez

Kong’s Restaurant with Mrs. Ana Tan Foo.
4 December 2005, Sunday

Soledad De Castro-Paterson... Live in Manila

Chikahan at Dusit Hotel Nikko Hotel with Jojie Ela, Soly De Castro-Paterson, Jean Mackay-Mojica and Aleta Ela-McFarland.

Hearty lunch at the residence of Ebeth Garcia-Cabangis with Jean, Norma Yabut-Dar, Jojie, Soly, Ebeth, Aleta and Jojie’s son and friend.

Sumptuous dinner with Cynthia Lim, Soly, Lad Mojica and Jean at the House of Lili at Hyatt Casino Hotel in Manila.

Lad and the two ladies, Lady Soly and Lady Cynthia.

Happy Thanksgiving

Friends far and near,
Blessings big and small,
Smiles all around,
Happiness abound,
Thankful for this year
And the friends who filled each day
With comfort and kindness
In their own special way.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pura Raymundo-Caseja... Live in Olongapo

Dinner at the Museum Chinese Restaurant in Legenda Hotel, Subic last November 20, 2005 with Mercy Coll-Gonzales, Pura Raymundo-Caseja with husband Joey and Lad Mojica.

An Evening to Remember

A Birthday Blowout

November 4, 2005

Friday at the Residence of Chito Ramos

October and November Celebrants

Richard, Chito, Benny, Rofely, Sidney, Alfred, and Lad

Attendees

Edith, Sidney, Roland, Litus, Nelda, Laura, Fred, Chito, Delia, Ed, Ray, Richard, Cecille, Benny, Lad, Nora, Lina, Susan, Dave, Malou, Roger, Aurora

Special Guest

Cecille, a new member of the group. Special wishes to you and Ric.

Pa-Raffle para sa Eskwela Proceeds

Total Ticket Sales Collected (1,180 Tickets) = PhP 59,000.00
Total Ticket Sales for Collection (172 Tickets) = PhP 8,600.00

Total Proceeds = PhP 67,600.00

Pa-Raffle para sa Eskwela Pictures

AVR Room, OCNHS

15 October 2005

Pa-Raffle para sa Eskwela Winners

• Donray Sagun winner of Can Opener
• Trinita Hoot winner of Php 500.00 Cash
• Medz dela Cruz winner of Flat Iron
• Cecilia Cano winner of Slow Cooker
• Tehani Casto winner of Rice Cooker
• Joyce Agano winner of Desk Fan
• N. Mallari winner of 50 kilos of Rice
• L. Diwa winner of Grocery Items
• S. Gallo-Farin winner of US$20.00 Cash
• Cynthia Lim winner of Rice Dispenser
• M. Mercado winner of Stand Fan
• Flor Riel-Sibal winner of 2-Burner Gas Stove
• Medz dela Cruz winner of 3-1 Cassette Player
• Tehani Casto winner of Nokia Cellphone
• Cristina Catle-Martinez winner of Mountain Bike
• Ernesto Sulit winner of Washing Machine
• Michelle Cabangis winner of 14-inch Colored TV
• US$50.00 Cash waived and donated for the Batch project

School Donation - Update as of October 19, 2005

Attached are the names of Batch70 alumni who recently shared their blessings and wishing others could add more.

1. Roger and Marilu Ramos-Adamos
2. Lerma Lara-Grogan
3. Federico Dancel, Jr.
4. Myrna Nafarette-Clemson
5. Eloisa Garcia-Mercado
6. Isagani Erlano
7. Elizabeth Garcia-Cabangis
8. Cynthia L. Lim
9. Arturo Mendoza, Jr.

Maraming Salamat!

Updates: Batch70 School Project

Total Expenses
Batch70 School Project
Renovation of Three-Room School Building
OCNHS

• Construction Materials c/o Calapati General Merchandise (Gene Castro) - PhP 247,927.00
• Roofing and Installation c/o A.R.T. Metal Fabrication (Ador Tan) - PhP 98,000.00
• Jalousies, Frames and Installation c/o Johnlyn Glass Center - PhP 9,000.00
• Vigan Tiles, Pebbles and Installations c/o Olongapo Marble Supply - PhP 80,000.00
• Labor - PhP 129,554.00
• Lighting Fixtures c/o Fumaco, Inc. (30 Sets) - PhP 150,000.00
  

Grand Total of Expenses = PhP 714,481.00*

*PhP 714,481.00
PhP 350,000.00 - Total Money Raised as of September 30, 2005
PhP 364,481.00 – Outstanding Balance to Date

Pa-Raffle para sa Eskwela Prizes and Donors

• Can Opener donated by Lerma Lara-Grogan
• 14-inch Colored TV donated by Anonymous friend
• 2-Burner Gas Stove donated by Gene Castro
• 3-in-1 (Radio-CD-Cassette) Player donated by Isagani Erlano
• 50 kilos of Rice donated by Cynthia Lim / Nette Hoot
• Desk Fan donated by Leonor dela Cruz-Ramirez
• Flat Iron donated by Elen Tallorin-Sulangi
• Grocery Items donated by Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia
• Mountain Bike donated by Jaime Ting
• Nokia Cellphone donated by Cynthia Lim and Nette Fernandez-Hoot
• Php 500.00 Cash donated by Cynthia Lim and Nette Fernandez-Hoot
• Rice Cooker donated by Waying Alinea
• Rice Dispenser donated by Robert Quisumbing
• Slow Cooker donated by Jean Mackay-Mojica
• Stand Fan donated by Leonor dela Cruz-Ramirez
• US$20.00 Cash donated by Lerma Lara-Grogan
• US$50.00 Cash donated by Fred de Leon
• Washing Machine donated by Art Mendoza

Pa-Raffle para sa Eskwela

Isagani Erlano... live in Manila!

Picture taken last Friday (Septemer 2, 2005) at Modern China Restaurant beside Oakwood in Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Standing (l to r): Gani and Lad
Seated (l to r): Norma, Ebeth and Jean

Mother of Manuel (Litus) Madrigal, Jr.

We would like to convey to our dear classmate, Manuel (Litus) Madrigal, Jr., our condolences in the passing away of his dearest Mother (Wednesday, 13 July 2005).

Let us include Manuel’s Mother in our prayers and commend her spirit to the good Lord.

May God grant her eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Let us also pray for the loved ones she left behind. May they have the strength to cope up with this loss.

For Litus: Take care. Hope you are doing okay. God bless.

Mr. Maximo C. Tejidor: Richard's Father

We condole with our dear classmate, Richard Tejidor, whose father, Mr. Maximo C. Tejidor, passed away last Monday, 11 July 2005 at 81 years old.

Mr. Tejidor’s body lies at their residence at 39 Lumampong, Indang, Cavite 4122 Philippines.

Internment will be on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. Please offer a prayer for the repose of the soul of Mr. Tejidor.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind (especially Richard and Nanay Ursula) that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

Love doesn't end with dying Or leave with the last breath. For someone you've loved deeply, Love doesn't end with death. - John Addey