RMCHS Batch '70

 Hi everyone, Another batch mate found us through Google.. and yes a lot of you wanted to know her whereabouts.. wonder no more because I got this email from Charito Moreno-DyTiapco!!  Hello Malou,  I commend your initiative in establishing this blog which I chanced upon on Google.  My husband, who is an Ateneo Alumni, regularly communicates with his gradeschool and high school classmates through Yahoo and it gave me the idea to search for our old "alma mater."  What I found is a well managed blog which is active and growing.  I am so excited and happy to see faces of old classmates come alive before my eyes on this computer monitor, most especially my old best friend, Virginia Guevarra.  Thank God to the internet!  I would appreciate it if you could give me her e-mail address or telephone no. so I could get in touch with her. I immigrated to the US in 1984 and have lived here in Albquerque, New Mexico since 1996.  Before coming to Albuquerque, we have resided in Anahe

On a rainy Friday, morning, December 9, 2011,  Batch70 officers, together with our dear supporters from Rotary Intl D 3810 San Miguel District braved the rain to witness the formal  donation turnover to RMCHS. Some pics witnessing the turnover: PDG Josie Sy Ang and  Rotary Member Rory with School Department  Heads  with the Monoblock Chairs One more time with gusto With  Batch Officers and Department Heads together with the  Stand and Wall Fans So Happy to Help,  Signing the Deed of Donation with Batch Pres Manny and Admin Head Benny Valenzuela One More Time Thank You Governor Josie Sy Ang Batch Officers present during the turnover: President Manny Palafox, PRO Abe Espiritu, Treasurer Baby Berona, Asst Sec Chelit Bataclan, Directors, Meds Gabriel, Linda Ruiz Homicillada, and Malou Domingo. We missed the other Officers: VP Goody Sabasa Esguerra, Auditor Leo Valmorida, Sec Chuchi Estanislao.  Likewise, we would like to thank the School Officials headed by P

Through the efforts of RI Past Dist Gov (PDG) Josie Sy Ang (RMCHS'70) and the support of  current Batch70 Officers,   the Rotary International represented by Club President Emilio Uy of District 3810  will donate items needed by the  school, as specified by and after consultation with  Principal Josefina T. Perlado and Admin Officer Benilda O. Valenzuela.             The following items will be added to the existing resources of the school: 1.       Uratex Classic Monoblock Chairs  -  112 units. (Mint Green) – to augment its current number of chairs,  used during its  Annual Graduation. 2.       Standard Electric Wall 16” Fans    -     10 units  - to be installed at the School Quadrangle 3.       Standard Electric Stand 16” Fan    -      4 units Through Gov Josie Sy Ang, checks to purchase the above items were issued  by RI D3810 to purchase the items for donation. Delivery and turnover of these donations shall be scheduled shortly. In behalf of the RMCHS, Thank You RI D381

Update on our Fund Raising Project for the Reunion, courtesy of Past  District Governor  Josie Sy Ang and the Rotary Intl D3810 Raffle Tickets, please allow us to thank our dear supporters: For Raffle Ticket Booklets from  Lot #1 1. Cecille Guillermo (1) 2. Susan Villafranca (2) 3. Norie Silva (5) 4. Lito Milanes (1) 5. Cecille Cabuhat (1) 6. Linda Avenido (1) 7. Lu Senga Lo (1) 8. Precy Antonio (1) 9. Jay Espina (1) 10.Rizalina Rabanera Escobar (1) 11.Edwina Ilusorio Villanueva (2) 12.Merlie Baris Boylan (1) 13.Lorna Urgel Villavicencio (1) 14.Cecille Radovan Borelli (2) 15 Vicky Morelos Trinidad (1) 16.Peter Tolosa (1) 17.Virgie Guevara Acelar (1) 18.Rollie Mendoza (1) 19.Boots Garlitos Doria (2) 20.Jane Miraflores (1) 21.Dorrie Santos Alonzo (1) 22.Veronica Baby Berona (1) 23.Dulce Caballes (1) 24.Chuchi Estanislao (2) 25.Joy Caley (1) 26. Divin Juco (1) 27. Mona Evangeline Fabian (1) 28. Jay Espina (1) 29. Manuel Cataluna (1) 30. Jimmy Juco (1) 31.

Venue for our Feb 5 & 6 Out of Town Reunion Activity The Yatch Club One of the two houses where the group will stay Inside the house Enjoying a sumptuous lunch?

The Adjacent Swimming Pool View from inside the venue - Entrance This is the right wing facing the Stage The left wing facing the Stage Stage Our Feb 4, 2012  Dinner Dance will be celebrated at  the Acropolis Clubhouse located  inside the Acropolis Subdivision. The subdivision's gate is  just across Citibank,  within the  busy area of  Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City.  Josie Sy and husband John Ang so graciously  took care of reserving the place for us.  Josie Sy Ang is an officer of the Homeowners Association. The following pics  were grabbed from the web to  give everyone a glimpse of  the venue in its plain and bare setting.. but the IDEA is to spruce up the place to make it really loo k   elegant and sass y   for that night.   After all,  our goal is to make everyone feel special for the occasion.  Thank you for all your support!

Hi! Mga  KaBatch Let’s all Be “Together again” TARA NA!   ATTEND TAYO NG   CLASS ’70  REUNION FEB. 3,4,5, 2012 For More Information and to Register,  Please Contact: Medy Gabriel                  0918-9041307/0919-8542331     Erlinda Y. Ruiz                428-6115/ 0915-5624689               Baby Berona                    928-4501/ 0920-9119578  Chuchi Estanislao 369-7627/ 0906-1431363 Goody Esguerra 928-9346 / 0929-7668211 Dorri Alonzo 0918-9270225/0923-7378405          

Simplicity .. Still In Fashion As Time Goes By Of all the many things I remember from the past, the era of the 60’s point to the direction of warm sentimentality, contentment and simplicity. The cyber world of high technology was not in our midst yet, nor even in our dreams.  Those were the days when we didn’t have to worry about lugging around gadgets such as many mobile phones, laptop, musical player like iPod and the newest gadgets or devices in the market. Those were the days, when we ate simple and healthy food; didn’t have to exert the effort in keeping up with the latest fashion and technology; didn’t have to pretend to be with the “IN” crowd to be accepted; didn’t worry much about vanity and appearances; but we did share innocent jokes, stories, childish laughter; we focused more on happy relationships rather than possessions plus being satisfied with what we had or did not have. Those were the times when life was oh, so simple then. Unfortunately, in the culture of fast, s

The second lot of RI District 3810 Raffle Tickets were recently given to us for disposal. The first lot have all been distributed. We need more help to sell whatever we can of the second lot. More tickets sold, more funds to use for our reunion in Feb 2012.

Prof.  Reuel,  Batch President Manny Palafox, Board Directors, Meds Gabriel and Cecille Cabuhat This time with Batch PRO Abe Espiritu                                    Recent Exhibit  at the UP Faculty Center with visiting Batchmates

I sent the following message to classmate Cecille Guillermo: "Hi Cecille . I got the money you sent this afternoon. Your remittance as Western Union released to me was  Php3,399.01 because they charged 5.10 for doc stamps. The RI Raffle Ticket Booklet costs Php2,500. Thanks. That is paid. There's a difference of Php893.01. I will book forward it to the Batch Treasurer Baby Veronica De Guzman Berona as your personal contribution to the batch fund when I see her next meeting. Thanks again for your support!" If I am not mistaken Cecille holds a record of sort,  because she did the "first remit" for the tickets.YeY! Her tickets are numbered - 32981- 32990 Booklet 1 of Lot #69. Shall I hold it for you?

My apologies to Louie Capoy who sent this email on July 22, 2011 through our rmchs1970@gmail.com account but which I just opened yesterday.   "Hi to all. I am Ma. Luisa Umbal (now Capoy). I belong to IV-3 of Batch 1970. I accidentally came across the site of Batch 1970 and glad to read all the write ups about our batchmates. Nice looking at your pictures and I also look forward seeing you again in person.. It's been a long time". Louie is now married with two pretty grown-up  daughters. I could guess that she together with the family love to travel. Louie we would love to have you attend our meet-ups, gigs and meetings if you can spare some of your time. Looking forward to see you on February  3,4 and 5 as our grand batch reunion with batchmates coming all the way from the Unites States, Canada, Australia and other parts of the world. Please don't miss that.   

RMCHSAAI Golf Tournament Project Venue: Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Q.C. Date: Sunday, August 21, 2011 Prize Contribution: GE Microwave Oven (care of Batch70 Josie Sy Ang) Lorna Callanta is currently Batch70's representative to the Alumni Board. She was also present during the event. But where are the photos? Slide the pic portal has since closed shop.

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011 6 P.M. But where are the photos? Slide the pic portal has since closed shop.

Malu, Look.....Susan and I had a nice time catching up, though it was abbreviated - it was very pleasant nonetheless. She has not change a bit. Still very soft spoken and that squimish smile. Like myself, excited to see everyone on Feb 2012! My Best, Wina Wina and Susan

The Rotary International  District 3810 Car Raffle Tickets will soon be distributed to locally based Batchmates including  those based elsewhere in the world;  and to those who will be  kind enough to support the project. The project aims to help fund our forthcoming Feb 3, 4, 5 & 6,  2012 batch reunion activities. Batch70 has  been alloted 48 booklets.  Our batchmate,  Josie Sy Ang is the  project initiator (she being a past Rotary District Governor).   Coordinators are Chuchi Estanislao and Malou Domingo. Each booklet costs Php2,500.00 with  ten (10) tickets priced at PhP 250 per. PLEASE support our fund raising campaign and get a chance to win a Car and other minor prizes! Thank You!

Welcome to sunny Southern California (SoCal) Kita-kits in honor of our guests: Esperanza Del Rosario, Big Apple (NY) joined by Susan Canonizado, Down Under (AUS) with her baby sister (RMCHS alum forgot to confirm batch but I think either 'or '72), Charlie Jayco from the Pearl of the Orient (Phil). Hello to new found and 2nd (+) time e2e (eye-to-eye) with class/batchmates: Romy with his better-half, Dolly and their 2 kids; Manny Cataluna with his better-half, Divinia; Ernie de Guzman with his better-half, Donna; Vicky and hubby Jess; Edwina and hubby Patrick; Rizza and hubby Tito; Jucos (Divin and Jimmy); me (a-pointed SecTre) with my hubby, Larry. Soloist: Cecille Radovan-Borelli; Socorro (Cocoy) Selga; Sonia Fedelizo; Peter Tolosa. Merlie Bariss-Boylan and the gracious, hospitable hostess/prexy of overseas Monsay Batch 70 Alumni group, Jay Espina. Just wanted to share and give “kudos” to Edwina and Patrick who were the first ones to arrive not counting Espie. Bonding and l

Hello classmates. It's been awhile. Forgive the delay in posting new information about our activities, new found batchmates, Feb 4, 2012 reunion planning,  etc. Been terribly busy the past few months. I will try to get things updated though soon. One important announcement that we need to inform everyone is the recent resignation of Vixi Abat as President. He had to let go of the Presidential reins because of  very personal reasons. Accordingly, the batch organization with the required quorum unanimously approved the nomination of Manny Palafox Jr., as our new President, during our most recent batch meet on July 30, 2011, held at RMCHS premises. Congratulations to Manny  and Good Luck. Also new officers were nominated: Leo Valmorida - Auditor Abraham Espiritu - PRO Rey Bugarin - Sgt-at-Arms or Security Officer Please find the July 30, 2011 Minutes of the Meeting  here and the listing of the new set of officers here . And here's to everyone working towards the Feb

Venue: Cabalen's Trinoma Date: June 11, 2011, Saturday Pls see complete photo coverage on Abe Espiritu's fb photo albums along with other pics taken by Prof Reuel Aguila, Cecille Cabuhat Magdasoc, Pinkee Serrano and Ada Tolentino Bernal in their respective fb pages In attendance: Jay Espina who arrived the day before from the United States, Krish Acu, Leo Valmorida, Boogie Arellano, Abe Espiritu, Reuel Aguila, Bong Regala, Cecille Magdasoc, Goody Esguerra, Medy Gabriel, Baby Berona, Linda Homicillada, Chelit Bataclan, Lanie Reodica Beltran, Pinkee Serrano, Dorri Santos, Ada Tolentino Bernal, Lorie Ladublan, Cristy Aguirre, Josie Sy Tan, Doc Essie Antonio Diaz, Doc Lu Senga Lo, Chuchi EStanislao, Linda Avenido, Malou Domingo.. As always, thanks Abe for these photos.