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!

Black Friday Happening

Gapo Resto & Karaoke (formerly "Danny & Del's or Bayside Resto)
933 Harbison Ave. (corner Plaza Blvd.), National City, CA


Friday, November 28, 2008

Black Friday Shopping

Jean Mackay-Mojica, Nora Osana-Capiral and Brenda Alcantara spent the first hours of Black Friday shopping at the Viejas Casino and Factory Outlet in Alpine, California.

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.

For more pictures, go here.

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.


For more pictures, click here.

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.