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.

Four Months and counting...

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.

Ebeth, Eloi and Gerry

The Garcia Twins, Ebeth Cabangis and Eloisa Mercado, tendered dinner last August 6 at Gerry's Grill located at Waterfront Road, SBMA Subic.


It was a night reminiscing high school days and a prelude to the upcoming 40th reunion in February 2010.

6 months, 2 weeks and 5 days

Get ready…

February 19, 2010
· Friday
· 6pm to 10pm
· 2nd Level, Kong’s Restaurant
· This will be our assembly as well as general meeting and alumni gathering. As well as for the registration and confirmations for the Dinner/Dance and Family Day (Picnic).

February 20, 2010
· Saturday
· 6pm to 12midnight
· Grand Ballroom, Seorabeol Leisure Hotel and Restaurant
· Dinner/Dance with respective spouses/partners and guests.
· Motiff is Circa ’70.

February 21, 2010
· Sunday
· 10am to 4pm
· Family Day Picnic
· Private Beach Resort

Ruby Reunion Schedule Confirmed!

On the Loss of a Mother

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

We condole with our dear classmates, Elizabeth Garcia-Cabangis and Eloisa Garcia-Mercado, whose mother, Mrs. Engracia "Mama Grace" A. Garcia, passed away today, July 27, 2009 in Makati City. She was 85 years old.

Mrs. Garcia’s body lies at No. 29 9th Street, West Tapinac, Olongapo City. Interment will be announced on a later date.

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

For Ebeth and Eloi: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

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!

Sympathy for Mother’s Loss

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 classmate, Reynaldo “Upeng” A. Operania, whose mother, Mrs. Francisca A. Operania, passed away last Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Olongapo City. She was 87 years old.

Mrs. Operania’s body lies at Purok Uno, Manggahan Street, Sta. Rita, Olongapo City. Interment will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Olongapo Memorial Park.

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

For Upeng and Family: May the memories of your mother held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this time.

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.

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!