Two Weeks Notice

It was a short vacation but it was 100% activity filled with family and friends. For two weeks, two US-based alumni visited the Philippines with their respective spouses.

Ricardo “Chito” Ramos and Isidro “Sid” Mendoza, Jr., enjoyed their vacation by attending to family affairs, weddings, birthdays, Batch 70 gatherings/meetings, and island hopping.


Both couples also spent a few days at the famous Panglao Nature Island Resort in Panglao, Bohol. Au and Edith also had the time of their lives during the short vacation.


Even though their time in the Philippines was limited, all four of them still savored the Filipino hospitality.

As they went back to San Diego, Chito and Sid are now counting the days for the February 2010 Batch 70 reunion and said “we’ll have more time on our next trip to enjoy everything”.

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.

Birthday Dinner at Kong's

Myrna Nafarette-Clemson visited the Philippines and celebrated her birthday with friends and relatives. Since visiting the Philippines, it was only last Thursday that she met with a number of Batch 70 classmates.


The whole group had dinner at Kong’s Chinese Restaurant along Magsaysay Avenue and enjoyed the feast that Myrna tendered for the class.

March 2009 Class Meeting

The third monthly meeting was held at Zenaida "Zeny" Caseja-Torrente’s Olongapo residence last Saturday, 21 March 2009.


The next meeting will be on April 18, 2009 at 4pm at Mercedita "Mercy" Coll-Gonzales’ residence in West Tapinac. All classmates are required to wear green for the next meeting.

February 2009 Class Meeting

The second monthly meeting was held at Jean Mackay-Mojica’s Olongapo residence at 4pm, last Saturday, 21 February 2009.

Present are the following: Armando, Cristy, Norma, Jean, Art, Naty, Zeny, Dolores, Teresita, Wilma, Ebeth, Ellen, Myrna, Oscar B., Ruben, Orly, Flor, and Cynthia.

Date of reunion for 2010 was agreed upon on the following dates, February 19-21, 2010. Three days celebration with the following activities:

1. February 19 (Friday) – Alumni Day
2. February 20 (Saturday) – Dinner/Dance
3. February 21 (Sunday) – Family Day

Batch ’70 alumni are considered members of all committees; everyone is expected to share their effort to make this reunion a success,

A solicitation for the Souvenir Program is a must to generate the production of the album.

All committees were given assignments to be reported on the next meeting (cost of the event; activities; food; venue; all that is needed to make each day memorable).

Summary of all activities will be the agenda for the next meeting on March 21, 2009 at 5pm at Zeny Torrente’s residence in Sta. Rita.

Meeting ended with an early dinner provided by the present alumni at 6pm. A good meal was had by all.

359 days, 51 weeks, and 11 months

The next homecoming is now confirmed! Countdown begins. Get ready for the ultimate event!


OCNHS Batch ’70 will have a three-day affair to celebrate our 40th Class Reunion on February 19, 2010 (Friday), February 20, 2010 (Saturday) and February 21, 2010 (Sunday) in Olongapo City, Philippines. We hope to see you in 359 days, 51 weeks, and 11 months!

Schedule of activities will be available by May 2009. Mark the dates in your calendars. Do not miss this much-awaited gathering, be visible, be involved, connect and be reachable.

Be part of it all!

Proud Parents

We salute and give congratulations to our classmate Noelito “Noeng” Hernandez with wife, Yolanda Hernandez, who must be two proud parents!


It is not only an important day for your daughter, but also for you.


Congratulations on your daughter, Yvette, who wed Robinson “Robin” Roque last Saturday, 21 February 2009, at St. Columban Parish Church in Olongapo City!


Wishing your daughter and new son-in-law a lifetime filled with love, joy and happiness; and to the proud parents, a round of applause!

Remembering a Father

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
- Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmates, Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia whose father, Mr. Reynaldo "Danding" Cocal, passed away last Friday, 20 February in San Diego, California.

Viewing will be on Wednesday, 25 February 2009 and funeral service on Thursday, 26 February 2009 in El camino Mortuary in Mira Mesa, San Diego. Mr. Cocal will be cremated and his ashes will be flown home to Olongapo City.

Let us also offer prayers for the family he left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Cynthia and Family: Thinking of you in the loss of your father and wishing there were words that could take away your grief. May you find comfort in knowing that many people share your sadness.

Happy Valentine's!

Here's to Love for all shapes and sizes...


Happy Valentine's Day to all!

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.

Sympathy for Mother’s Loss

"Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not; rather find strength in what remains behind.”
~Williamn Wordsworth

We condole with our dear classmate and schoolmate, Soledad “Soly” De Castro-Paterson and Rosario “Chato” De Castro-Gregorio whose mother, Mrs. Mercedes De Castro, passed away today at 11:31am, Monday, 26 January 2009 in Olongapo City at 74 years old.

Mrs. De Castro’s body lies at the Lincoln Lodge No. 34 in Olongapo City. Interment will be on Thursday January 29, 2009 at 2pm . Soly will be arriving from San Francisco on Wednesday morning, 28 January 2009.

Let us also offer prayers for the family she left behind that they may find comfort and strength in Him who loves us.

For Soly and Chato: You're in the hearts of others who care about you and pray for you as God eases your sorrow and replaces it with sweet memories. May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

The Multi-Purpose Building - 100% Paid

Good news!

We already finished paying for our long term project for our Alma Mater.

The Multi-Purpose Building which had been constructed beginning of March 2005 and finished on the beginning of June 2005, just in time for the start of the School Year 2005-2006 has been fully paid.


Since its turnover to OCNHS, the Batch project has been used full circle by the school for various projects and purposes.

To all our classmates who, in one way or the other, have donated their shares and pledges to make this project possible and even materialized, our heartfelt thanks and Mabuhay for a job well done!

Kick Off for the 40th!

The kick off meeting for the 40th Class Reunion of OCNHS Batch ’70 was held last January 10, 2009 at Merceditas “Mercy” Coll-Gonzales’ residence at #23-2nd Street West Tapinac, Olongapo City.


The meeting was presided by Raladin “Lad” Mojica and attended by 18 batchmates.


Highlights of the meeting are as follows:

· Proposed date of Batch 70 Reunion – February 2010 in Olongapo City
· Sheduled Monthly Meetings
· December 12 submission of the Piggy banks distributed for fund raising.
· Brainstorming of the various activities for the 40th Class Reunion
· Discussion of the next BIG project for Batch ’70 for OCNHS


The next meeting will be held on February 21, 2009.

Emergency Landing

Soledad “Soly” De Castro-Paterson arrived early today from San Jose, CA in Manila in a short notice due to her mother’s health condition.


Soly was fetched by Norma Yabut-Dar at the NAIA Centennial Terminal and had breakfast at Raladin “Lad” Mojica and Zoe Jeanevieve “Jean” Mackay-Mojica’s residence in Parañaque before heading to Olongapo.

Our prayers for the speedy recovery of Soly’s Mom.

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.


For more pictures, click here.

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!