Rainy Pier One Gig

Manuel "Maning" Delos Santos and Family visited Olongapo City and met with available Batch 70 classmates at Pier One, SBMA on a rainy Sunday night. July 27, 2008.

Arch. Jesse A. Mackay remembered on First Anniversary of His Death

The Mackay-Antay-Mojica Family paid homage to Arch. Jesse A. Mackay on his first death anniversary last September 3, 2008 at 1635 Rizal Avenue, West Tapinac, Olongapo City.

Floral tributes and religious prayers were held at the Olongapo Memorial Park and at the family's residence wherein several friends and relatives remembered Arch. Mackay. Masses were also held in his memory at the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Church in Sta. Ana, Manila and at the Our lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Sun Valley Subdivision, Paranaque City.

Snacks were served after the service.

Ben and Nora

Benedict "Ben" Vitug and wife, Nora met Jean Mackay-Mojica with sister, Chleo Rhoda Mackay and daughter, Ralline Jean and Soledad "Soly" De Castro-Paterson at San Jose.



Ben and Nora brought Jean and company back to the City after a short visit at their residence in Milpitas.

For Ben and Nora: Thank you for the generosity.

Lady Soly

A chilly and foggy day greeted Jean Mackay-Mojica with sister, Chleo Rhoda Mackay and daughter, Ralline Jean by Soledad "Soly" De Castro-Paterson at San Francisco, California.

Spent the day touring the San Francisco highlights, Stanford University, the Winchester Mystery House and San Jose.

A Brief Interlude

A dozen Batch 70 members had dinner last Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Kong's Restaurant with some balikbayan classmates namely Trinita "Nette" Fernandez-Hoot with husband Roger and Jaime "Jimmy" Ting.

Last Stop

After touring the city, the Ramos' residence at Bullock Drive was the last stop for the night.

Several classmates visited and tightened the bonding of Batch 70.

A Day at Old Town

Five classmates spent a day exploring San Diego by having a Denny's brunch and joining the famous Old Town Trolley Tour.

18 at 7/27

Eighteenth birthday celebration of Ms. Fatima Aragon Ramos, the only daughter of Ricardo "Chito" Ramos and Aurora Aragon-Ramos at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center at Point Loma, San Diego, California.


A number of classmates from the Batch 70 attended the debut with their respective spouses and daughters.



It was a spectacular affair filled with surprises, singing, dancing and most of all sumptuous food and desserts that everyone enjoyed.



Best wishes, Fatima!

Walnut, The Cheesecake Factory, and Amie

An evening with Gerry Lacuesta, Amelita "Amie" Dela Cruz-Lacuesta, Jean Mackay-Mojica and daughter, Ralline Jean.

An Unexpected Encounter

We recently had an unexpected meeting with our former OCNHS Science teacher, Mrs. Maximina "Mina" Macaraeg at a Summer/Fundraising Event of the Kapatiran at Riverside, California.


In photo are as follows: Sidney Mendoza, Brenda Alcantara, Norma Yabut-Dar, Jean Mackaya-Mojica, Chito Ramos and Malou Garcia-Perfetto.

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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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Seven Corners

During the last visit of Myrna Nafarrete-Clemson in Manila last March, fellow classmates had lunch at the Seven Corners Restaurant located at Crowne Plaza Ortigas.


In photo: Lad, Jean, Myrna and Ebeth.

Happy Traveling!

Norma Yabut-Dar took the PAL flight last night to visit her siblings in San Diego, California, USA and to bond with fellow Batch ’70 classmates in the neighboring areas.


For Norma: Bon Voyage. May you collect as many enchanting memories as souvenirs and have an amazing time!

Magic Lagoon Picnic

More than a dozen Batch ’70 members were present last Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Picnic Area of Magic Lagoon located in Bicentennial Park inside SBMA.


Potluck of various dishes, fruits and sweets were shared among the group and everybody enjoyed the summer feast.


The following were present during the picnic: Art, Cynthia, Ebeth, Ellen, Gene, Jean, Mercy, Naty, Noeng, Orlino, Oscar, Robert, Sonia, Waying, and Zeny.


Before the picnic was over, the batch was able to have a short meeting and discussed current and upcoming projects.

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With Sympathy

A few of the batchmates were present during the final wake of Merceditas Coll- Gonzales’ Dad, Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr., at the Olongapo Memorial Park. Mr. Coll was cremated the next day, April 2, 2008 at OMP.

In attendance the picture are as follows Cynthia Cocal-Sardenia, Florinda Riel, Zenaida Caseja-Torrente, , Zoe Jeanevieve Mackay-Mojica, Norma Yabut-Dar, Orlino Labrador, Noelito Hernandez, Robert Quisumbing, Oscar Atienza, Oscar Baldos,

Not in picture but was present in the wake are Sonia Muncal and Julio De Omania

Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr. - Bereavement Notice

"Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond

The father of Mercedita Coll-Gonzales, Mr. Daniel Coll, Jr., passed away this morning, March 31, 2008 at Olongapo City. He was 81 years old.

His remains will lie in state at Olongapo Memorial Park. Internment will be announced on a later date.

Please offer a prayer for the repose of the soul of Mr. Coll.

Mercy/Ditas: At times like this, words cannot say the things we'd like them to, but may it be a help to know our thoughts are there with you.

TV Sightings

Just like other balikbayan US-based Batch '70 members, we again had another sighting at the famous Wowowee show in ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Myrna Nafarrete-Clemson was sitting in the TFC subscribers' area as part of the audience. Did she dance? Was she interviewed? Find out later when today's show (March 31, 2008) will be broadcast at TFC.

Myrna was in Manila for a family reunion and will be heading back to Hawaii later tonight.

On another note, Myrna suggested that the Ruby celebration of Batch ’70 can be done in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ruby Anniversary of Batch '70

Greetings!

It has been three years since we celebrated our last reunion. 2010 is fast approaching and we are now ready to plan for our next scheduled get-together for our 40th year anniversary.

Suggestions are now open for the following:
a) persons to spearhead the reunion
b) venue in the Philippines
c) date
d) program
e) motif – optional
f) anniversary fee per alumni
g) donations

At this point, donations are still needed since we have an outstanding balance of PhP107,091.00 for our school project. We are hoping that this will be paid soon before our big gathering so we can start a new project that we can agree upon on 2010.

Kindly send all donations to Ricardo “Chito” Ramos (US) and Elizabeth “Beth” Garcia-Cabangis ( Philippines ).

Feel free to comment or suggest in this endeavor and this will be communicated accordingly with each other.

Our communication line is now open for our Ruby reunion. Hoping to hear from all of you.

Nora in Honolulu, Hawaii

Leonor "Nora" Osana-Capiral visited Honolulu, Hawaii last February 7 to February 11, 2008 with daughter Ellie during the Super Bowl event.


Myrna Nafarette-Clemson met Nora and bonded together before Nora went back to San Diego, California.

Myrna at San Diego

Myrna Nafarette-Clemson, from Honolulu Hawaii, came to visit to some classmates in San Diego last Saturday, January 19, even with her hectic schedule.


Myrna got together with Chito Ramos, Rofely Govico-Alonzo, Sid Mendoza and Nora Osana-Capiral. They met at Chito’s Residence.