2. The 2015 CHSAF
Distinguished Achievement
Awardees
Fe Enrile-Bacsal, M.D.
(HS-64)
Ditas Christina D. Decena, M.D.
(HS-72)
Luz Sison-Fonacier, M.D.
(HS-69)
Ma. Imelda Ramirez-Ostrea
(HS-55/BSChem-59)
Ma. Elena Medina-Ruiz
(AB/BSC-70)
Maria Gildegarda Alandy Dadia-Torres
(HS-78/BSFN-82)
FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD
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Like most women (and yes, perhaps, even men), have we not at some point in our lives
asked the burning question “Why was I born…what is my purpose in life?” That
question may be pushed out of consciousness, but at the onset of our twilight years,
we take the time and the effort to arrive at an answer.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be
useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that
you have lived and lived well.” Some of us are afforded the opportunity to be involved
in matters that are perceived as profoundly important. For most of us, however, the
life we live may be viewed as ordinary and common.
It is regrettable to focus on making a big difference. The little differences we make can
add up to a big difference over time. Sometimes it is enough to keep trying to do our
best every single day. As Mother Teresa reminds us, “Not all of us can do great things.
But we can do small things with great love.”
And that to me is the heart of the matter. Maybe our main purpose in life is simply to
LOVE.
MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT
Maria Theresa Abeleda-Llave
(HS-73)
IMPORTANT UPDATE
In the wake of various speculations about our alma
mater, Sr. Eden Panganiban, Provincial Leader,
Rosary Province of the SSpS Congregation issued a
statement to respond to these rumors.
In her letter dated January 20, 2015 to Ma. Theresa
A. Llave, CHSAF President, Sr. Eden declared:
"The College of the Holy Spirit-Manila has not been
sold. However, the SSpS nuns have decided to move
out of CHSM and are in the process of finding the
best option for CHSM and the SSpS mission. There
are negotiations going on with some interested
parties, among which is CHSAF.
We continue to count on your prayers."
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
I would like to renew my active membership to the CHS
Alumnae Foundation. Enclosed is my payment (cash/check) as
follows:
_______P500.00/US$12.00 (One-year membership)
_______P1,000.00/US$24.00 (Two-year membership)
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Tel. No. ________________________________________
E-Mail Address: __________________________________
Note:Pls. make your checks payable to: CHS ALUMNAE
FOUNDATION, INC. and mail c/o The Alumnae Office, 163 E.
Mendiola, Manila.
3. Visit to Correctional Institute for Women
By: Teresa Soliman (BSC-72)
We were welcomed to the Chapel with resounding cheerful
greetings of Good Morning and ultra warm smiles. A fiesta
atmosphere of happiness, joy, and enthusiasm pervaded the
air that Sunday morning of November 16, 2014.
We were not attending Holy Mass at a town fiesta We were at
the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong
City to visit the 200-strong prayer group of Sr. Mary Evelyn
Bautista, S.Sp.S., and Sr. Marie Grace, S.Sp.S., and distribute
packed lunch and loot bags to their members. We were
celebrating the 80th birthday of our loving CHSAF Adviser, Sr.
Victricia, S.Sp.S. When asked her how she would want to
celebrate her birthday, she chose to celebrate it with the
members of the prayer group.
It helped a lot, of course, that the priest celebrant was a
funny, jolly, person. His homily matched his personality.
He said that the Lord loves all of us, and while serving
their terms, the ladies can make themselves pretty for the
Lord. Then he looked directly at the elderly
commentator who had full make-up on, and
asked if her pretty eyebrows were real or
tattooed. That comment brought the house
down. And instead of saying "Peace be with
you," he said "Sabihin nyo sa katabi nyo, ‘Bati
na tayo.’" This again brought loud giggles to the
crowd. In a more serious tone, however, he said
that nothing, and no one – more than the Lord –
can fill up the void in our life. Finding the Lord
in our lives will set us free. He said that those
inside can be freer than those living outside
who are prisoners of themselves. Those who
have found the Lord are free in their hearts.
Right after the Holy Mass, the members
presented lively songs and dances. One song
tugged at their hearts and brought tears to their
eyes. The song was about waiting for loved
ones at Christmas, and waiting in vain. But with
another lively song and dance, the smiles were back.
Soon, the food and loot bags were distributed, and it was
time for us to go. The thank you's were unending.
We said our good-byes, and thanked the Lord for a good
day.
Representing the CHSAF Board of Trustees and
accompanying Sr. Victricia to the CIW were CHSAF
VP Lorraine Young- Sylianteng and her ever-
supportive husband Robert, Yola Manding-Albano,
and me, Teresa G. Soliman.
Maybe we had a preconceived notion of what to
expect from people whose freedom is curtailed,
for we were taken by surprise at the openness and
joy in their faces. And we were in for even more
surprises. Their heartfelt participation in the Holy
Mass and their enthusiastic singing was a beautiful
revelation, The group was very organized too. They
had lectors and a commentator, a choir that sang
beautifully, ushers/collectors, and altar servers. It
must be the influence of our S.Sp.S. Sisters.
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4. Christmas with the Sisters at Poinsettia
Sr. Pilar
Gonzales,
behind,
partly
hidden, Sr.
Margrit
Sr. Deocora and
Sr. Anna Virginia
Sr. Laurentine, Sr. Celerina, Sr. Madeleine, Sr. Hildemaria,
On wheelchairs far left: Sr. Hirene, and Sr. Clarindis.
Sr. Elenita, foreground. Behind: Sr. Anne Therese (Carmen Brillantes)
(AM-50/BM-52)
For the 3rd year in a row, the CHS Alumnae
Foundation organized a Christmas Party for
our nuns at the S.Sp.S. convent in
Poinsettia, Quezon City. Sr. Ana Belinda was
the coordinator for the convent.
Planning was ably done by the CHSAF led by
its President, Tess Llave (HS-73), Treasurer,
Angie Madrid (HS-72), past VP, Grace
Mascenon (HS-73), Board member, Belle
Tiongco (HS-77) and supported by the
office staff, Benjo Macaso (BSChem-63) and
Cora Parco (AB-63/BSE-64). Board
members Ging Ong (HS-68), Yola Albano
(HS-68), Sabsy Palanca (HS-68), Lorraine
Sylianteng (HS-73), Maribel Cabrera (HS-
64/BSChem-69), Kate Bellosillo (HS-74),
Tonette Brion (BSChem-67), Jean Fadul (HS-
74), Bernie Lazaro (HS-63/BSChem68) ,and
yours truly came in full force to cheer the
Sisters this yuletide season. Among the
many other alumnae present were CHSNAF
ladies Ellen Young- Gomez (HS-68), Deanna
Go Bio (AB-58/BSC-59) and Lenore RS Lim
(HS-63).
Thrice the Magic!
Christmas Party with the S.Sp.S. Nuns at Poinsettia
December 13, 2014
By: Viqui Torres-delRosario (HS-77)
The Sisters started trooping to the Hall at around
2:30pm.Some walked in by themselves, but some
were in wheelchair and some had caregivers. We
could tell the Sisters were as excited as the
alumnae who came to spend the afternoon with
them. We were able to chat with Sr. Pilar and Sr.
Elena Rosa, among others.
Compared to previous years, more alumnae came
to join and cheer the Sisters this year. More
artists also came to entertain the audience.
Merienda was served before the program. The
main dishes were sponsored by Belle Tiongco and
prepared by her sister Gina Legaspi (HS-80).
Grace Mascenon prepared the dessert spread.
Kate Bellosillo and Jean Fadul brought Arce ice
cream.
Some alumnae sat beside the nuns to help them
with their meal.
The merienda was filling and everyone eagerly
awaited the program. The energetic Grace
Mascenon, emcee for the afternoon, called
everyone not to be shy and to occupy the seats in
front.
continued on page 5
“It’s not how much
we give but how
much LOVE we put
into GIVING.”
-Mother Teresa
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Sr. Anne Therese and
Sr. Elena Maria
Chinggoy Alonzo,
Louie Reyes-dela Fuente
and Frankie Aseniero
Sisters and
Alumnae Children from Little Angels Learning Center
5. Celebrating Sr. Victricia’s Birthday
with a Trip to Manaoag
… continued from page 4
Thrice the Magic!
Kate Bellosillo shared a beautiful prayer to start
the program.
Board Member Viqui del Rosario then introduced
world-renowned opera singer Frankie Aseniero
who sang two religious songs and a haunting love
song. We learned from Frankie's lovely wife,
Nenette, that Frankie came at the invitation of
Chinggoy Alonso. Chinggoy has been a mainstay in
the past two years’ Christmas party for the nuns.
Chinggoy, husband of Beth Bascara (HS-72), was
again present to entertain the nuns. Chinggoysang
excerpts from the musical Camelot. He sang the
story of the legendary King Arthur, his lovely
Guinevere, and friend Sir Lancelot.
It was a haunting love story told in
song.
Next, Sr. Ana Belinda introduced the
kindergarten kids from the Little
Angels Learning Center, a pre-school
on Dama de Noche Street, a
neighbor of the Poinsettia convent.
The cute little girls and boys carolled
their way to everyone's heart.
When everyone had settled down
after the very lively performance of
the kids, Lahla Laforteza introduced
the "Philippines' Queen of Jazz," our
very talented alumna, Louie Reyes
(HS-68). Louie received the strongest
applause and apologized to the two
gentlemen for the strong support of
her “barkada.”
Louie sang well-loved Christmas
carols. To add magic to the evening,
the three artists – Louie, Frankie,
and Chinggoy –serenaded the
audience! Where else can one get a
musical treat served jointly by an
opera singer, a Broadway artist, and
a jazz queen?
It was an afternoon of magical
delight! Once, twice, thrice,
talented artists wove their spell on
the beloved Sisters and the caring
alumnae. Thank you all!
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6. FEATURE
The story of Nenita de Joya Rivera of HS-49/AB-53 deserves
to be written if only to recognize a woman of exceptional
determination and will who overcame her limited resources
by putting her mind and heart to her desired ends.
Nenita came from a big family of 13 children. Her father
was Mariano de Joya, a Supreme Court Justice, and her
mother was Mercedes R. de Joya, a leading social worker.
Her parents instilled social conscience in their children,
celebrating their birthday by donating food and other
goodies to charitable institutions.
Nenita married Hector Rivera who developed epilepsy.
Since Hector was unable to work, Nenita worked for 10
years in the advertising firm of her brother Tony de Joya.
She caught lung cancer from the heavy smoking in the
office.
In 1993, Nenita was miraculously healed of her cancer. At
that time, she was living in Merville with her eldest sister,
Petra, while Hector was confined in the intensive care unit
of St. Luke’s Hospital.
Hector and Petra both passed away within a short interval.
Tony invited Nenita to live in his house in Loyola Quezon
City. While living with Tony, Nenita ran into Artemio
“Temmy” Coronel, an old friend.
Temmy invited Nenita to join the prayer meetings in the
church. She also joined his group that gives the Life in the
Spirit seminars (LSS) in the New Bilibid Prison in
Muntinlupa. During a sharing session with a prisoner,
Nenita was inspired by his story of how he found God and
the meaning of life after attending LSS. The prisoner lived
out his beliefs by helping fellow prisoners.
NENITA DE JOYA-RIVERA: A WOMAN OF STEEL
A personal account by: Pacita Icasiano-Habana (HS-49)
Nenita made up her mind to do her share in feeding prisoners.
She had moved back to Merville after Tony’s death. Together
with her trusted maid, Mary, and with contributions from a
brother, a sister, and a sister-in-law, Lina Pablo De Joya,
Nenita and Mary would go to Muntinlupa to feed at least a
hundred prisoners by batches. They did this as long as they
could while the contributions came from the siblings, but by
2010 only a younger brother, a sister, and Nenita were still
alive.
Nenita was well-loved by the prisoners. Whenever they hear
of a tragedy that has befallen her, and they were numerous,
they would walk on their knees in the chapel to pray for her.
When she had a heart attack; when she suffered from lung
cancer; when she had a bad fall and fractured her leg; when
she met an accident; when she had another bad fall and
fractured her shoulder; when she became a victim of a scam
perpetrated by a trusted Bank Teller who ran away with the
money. Nenita survived the hospitalizations, strokes,
fractures, etc., thanks to the prayers of the prisoners, her
friends, and relatives.
Starting 2010, some friends in Merville and nearby
subdivisions began to take notice of Nenita’s wonderful work
in Muntinlupa. The residents organized weekly trips to
Muntinlupa on Thursdays and Saturdays to give spiritual,
moral, emotional, and physical assistance to the prisoners.
Once the parish priest of Merville also joined the volunteers. A
Jesuit priest takes care of the chapel where the Masses are
held.
continued on page 7
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7. FEATURE
STELLA ABRERA,
THE PRIDE OF H.S. CLASS 1954
By: Deanna Pardo-Martelino (HS-54/AB-57+/CSS-58)
Stella Mercado-Abrera, a soloist of the American Ballet Theater, literally took
Manila by storm when she danced the lead role of Giselle in the Sept. 19, 2014
Gala of the Opening Season of Ballet Philippines on that terribly stormy evening.
Surprisingly, many of us braved Typhoon Mario in spite of the objections of our
families to watch this romantic tragedy at the Cultural Center about a country girl
who surrenders herself to Albrecht, danced by ABT’s newest principal dancer,
the dashing James Whiteside, who she later discovers is betrothed to a
noblewoman. This is a tale of loss, forgiveness, and love beyond death,
impeccably performed by two exceptionally gifted artists who were perfect for
their roles. The willowy and beautiful Stella, amazingly graceful, was breathtaking
as she seemed to softly float across the stage with flawless technique. She was
indeed Giselle, the ethereal spirit protecting her lover from impending death.
Adding significance to her homecoming performance, Stella is helping raise funds
for the children of Guiuan, Samar, the area hardest hit by Super Typhoon
Yolanda. The danseuse’ foundation, Steps Forward for the Philippines, partnered
with Operation USA in the building of classrooms for these children. Supported
by friends, fans and fellow dancers, she has raised more than half of her $30,000
target. A day before rehearsals started, she flew to Guiuan to inspect the
construction of the school’s infrastructure.
Stella, the youngest of the five children of civil engineer Jack Abrera and pianist,
Aurora Mercado, a classmate and very dear friend, was born in Manila and left
the Philippines when she was 4 years old. She is married to Sascha Radestsky
who recently retired as an ABT Soloist. The couple is based in New York while her
parents live in Los Angeles.
… continued from page 6
NENITA DE JOYA-RIVERA: …
At present, Nenita goes to Muntinlupa
only occasionally because of the fractures
in her leg and shoulder. She feels thankful
to the Lord for the answered prayers of
those who prayed for her. She no longer
needs any medication and merely suffers
from diabetes.
Lately the number of people going to
Muntinlupa has dwindled because many
volunteers belong to the old generation.
Some have died, and some are too old
and sick to travel. But the Life in the Spirit
continues, and in this way Nenita's legacy
lives on.
Nenita and Mother Rosella
I’d like to share what Nenita told me of
the role of Mother Rosella in her life.
Mother was our class teacher and adviser.
Nenita always visited her in the convent
to ask for advice and to seek solace.
Mother Rosella welcomed those visit
because she herself was lonely, having no
more relatives in the United States.
Tony de Joya and Mother Rosella worked
together on the first issue of We the
Alumnae. Tony was connected with a
well-known Catholic newpaper, and
Mother Rosella got Tony’s help in starting
We the Alumnae.
By the way, Nenita’s older sister
Mercedes, a nun of the Good Shepherd
congregation, enrolled in the Holy Ghost
College College of Music. As a course
requirement, the students were asked to
compose the school’s Alma Mater song.
Mercedes’ composition was chosen and is
still sung today. It starts with (O Alma
Mater kind and dear….)
WE, the Alumnae Editorial Board
Ma. Victoria B. Anastacio (HS-63/AB-67)
Victoria Torres-del Rosario (HS-77)
Remedios“Tita” Dizon (HS-63)
Riziel Fajutag-Icaro (AB-11)
Virginia P. Macaso (BSChem-63)
Maria Corazon B. Parco (AB-63/BSE-64)
Sr. Victricia Pascasio, S.Sp.S. (HS-53/AB-57/BSE-64)
Ma. Belen Elvira S. Tiongco (HS-77)
Lorraine Young-Sylianteng (HS-73)
Email address:
we.thealumnae@gmail.com
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8. CHSM Homecoming 2015
February 1, 2015
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Come with family and friends. Let's have a Live, Laugh, Love jubilee celebration!
TIME ACTIVITY VENUE
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Registration
Bazaar shopping
Lunch at Food stalls
“One Bright Night” Exhibit
Campus
St. Joseph Bldg. Emmanuel Hall
11:30 AM - 1:45 PM Photo Session for Jubilarians Entrance, Paraclete Auditorium
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Thanksgiving Mass Paraclete Auditorium
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Program Paraclete Auditorium
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Merienda
Bazaar Shopping
Registration for Dinner Dance
Campus
6:00 PM onwards Dinner Dance Trinity Multi-Purpose Hall (Gym)
JUBILARIANS
Standing from L-R: Lulu Maceda, Inday Jopson, Eggie David, Kate Aguila, Vicky Alino, Dina Casis, Perla Cardenas, Carina Quetubin, Mel Viado, Tere
Fenix, Lillian Santillan, Luz Ibarra, Denette Villareal, Vicki Jugo, Elena Palenzuela, Marissa Gonzales, Josen Bacareza and Esther Jose. Seated L-R:
Butching Yoingco, Ging Coruna, Petite Hernandez, Lalah Pascual, Connie Abeleda, Lulu Nepomuceno, Rosalou Soriano, Chato Abueg, Tess Centeno,
Tiks Carrillo, Patty Antiporda, Myles Clemeno and Charrie Paje.
Note: HS-65 has 2 scholars. Foreign classmates are also supporting a scholar in CHSM thru CHS North America Foundation.
Golden Girls, Ms. Fabulous Look of the Sixties Christmas Get-together
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10. Sr. Guadalupe de Leon, SSpS (AA-49/BM-51) with her niece, Marites
Villar (HS-81) and her husband, Junny Villar and their children,
Martina and Melody during the CHS North American Foundation
Dinner Dance held last May 31, 2013 at Burbank, California, USA.
Erlinda David-del Rosario (HS-57) and husband, Vicente,
shown here with their children, on the golden anniversary of
their wedding.HS-59 lunch with Mari-Jo Panganiban-Ruiz to honor her
as the first female recipient of the Lux-in-Domino award,
one of the ADMU's most prestigious honors.
At the meeting cum rehearsal cum planning session cum noisy Christmas
party held by the HS-55, 2015 Diamond jubilarians, at the Club Pilipino
last December, seated from left to right are: Susan del Rosario-Vitug, Pery
Felarca-Arkoncel, Roxane Mendoza-Belardo, Beth Lorenzana-Diaz, Mary
Gonzalez-Goolsby, Olivia Tang-Ng, and Consuelo Romualdo-Bruan;
standing: Marilyn Santos-Jorge, Daida Fabella-Arcenal, Remy Ticzon-
Gonzales, Lilia G. Tansinsin, Felipa Hernandez-Abubakar, Marissa
Valeriano-dela Rosa, Pilar Guerrero-Pizarro, Guia Tanchoco-Goduco,
Alice Lorenzo-Kawachi, and Sylvia Fernandez-Lacson.
GALLERY
At the HS-57 Christmas party at Ody Gregorio-Arroyo residence held last
Dec 13, 2014; seated: Divina Galvez-Sonido, Olive Macapinlac-Ferriols,
Zita Reyes-Punzalan, Nina Pineda-Galang, Ody Gregorio-Arroyo, Linda
David-del Rosario, Niza Soriano-Vergel de Dios, and Nene Alandy Dy-
Recto; standing: Sonya Gatmaitan, Pilica Garcia-Aldanese, Dulce
Gonzalez-Romualdez, Thelma Exconde-Gana, Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo,
Amelita Garcia-Quezada, Consuelo Sanchez- Guerrero, Nani Santos,
Isabel Araneta, and Carmen Contreras-Labrador.
With visiting
balikbayans of
Chem-63/62, Marie
Bito (Soledad Papa)
and daughter, Aida
Valdes, Tetil Puno-
Whitmer, with
Charry Pilares,-
Roque, and Mila
Paredes-Mendoza.
Christmas gathering of HS-49 with Martin Nievera as
special guest. From left: Pacita Habana, Martin Nievera,
Conchita Razon and Marina Vazquez-Davila.
Chem/Physics Class Reunion. From left: Vicky Garchitorena-
Arpon, Nina Pineda-Galang, Benjo Macaso, Tetil Puno-
Whitmer, Mila Paredes-Mendoza and Ito Araneta-Velhagen.
11. Our E-mail Connection
(Ed.’s Note — This section contains messages/information
received through our e-mail address: chsaf.mla@gmail.com)
Diamond Jubilarian Voices
Ed.’s Note: following are messages from our HS-55 diamond
jubilarians … in anticipation of the exciting celebration:
From: Corazon Barrios-Torres, Tustin, California, Sept. 12/14:
My husband, Fred Torres, and I are contemplating possibly
going to the Philippines around the time of the occasion.
******
From: Marietta Paguyo-Jimenez, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon
City, Sept. 22/14:
…I just retired as the Medical Director of the FEU Health
Service and am currently enjoying my four grandchildren. Two
are based in Canada and two are residing here in the
Philippines.Hope to see you soon!
******
From: Carolina Ocampo-Raspe, Cresskill, New Jersey, Sept.
25/14:
Wishing you all great success … for the homecoming in
February. I will be with you and all my friends in spirit. I have
been married to Phillip for 52 years. Two sons: Jeffrey, 48, is
single; Gordon, 47,has been married to Teresa for 21
years. Our grandchildren are: Stephanie, 20, a college junior,
Phillip, 17, a high school junior, and Victoria, 13, who is in
seventh grade. I worked many years in information technology
and accounting and retired in 2008.
******
From: Nelinda Ribargoso-Magbag, Marysville, Washington,
Sept. 30/14:
It is said that the race is not only for the swift but for those that
keep running. I am still in the race. I take care of Alzheimer
patients and intellectually-challenged individuals. It is very
fulfilling and truly gives me a sense of deep joy. Cheers!
******
From: Eleanore Carrillo-Muzsnai, Los Angeles, California,
October 1/14:
My husband is afraid to fly to the Philippines because of the
news he sees and reads here; thus, he will never know how the
Philippines is. I hope I would still be in good health by next
year so I can attend our reunion. I promised Mayenne Alonzo-
Karelitz that I would be informing her one month prior to the
occasion. Hope to see you then.
******
From: Columba A. Carbonell , Cincinnati, Ohio, October 04/14
… I'm well, still playing golf, water aerobics, and staying in
touch with friends. Also busy with "apos". Both Christopher
(12) and Samantha (9) are honor students. Chris got the
Presidential Academic Award this year (for 4-6 grade) . Now he
is in Middle school. Both are active in sports too.
From: Norma Punsalang-Limjuco, Lakeland, Florida,
October 14/14:
Greetings to my fellow HGCians from sunny Florida!…
although it has been ages since we saw each other as
classmates, I still fondly recall our joyful days at HGC. I am
sorry I can't be there with you during the festivities…I can
see it will be fun and memorable.
Nowadays, I while away my time enjoying the company of
my grandchildren but, on occasion, enjoy a nostalgic stroll
down memory lane while talking to Baby Posadas-Nicholas
and Ester Reyes-Talavera on the phone for hours. We
reminisce about good old days and share stories of our lives
since then. Stories about families, kids and grandkids and
perhaps, in the not too distant future, even great grandkids. I
feel blessed for having led a simple yet comfortable life,
surrounded by loved ones and a spiritual closeness with our
Lord. I thank our parents for giving us the opportunities to
enjoy our respective successes in life, most especially for
starting us off at Holy Ghost College where we were able to
obtain a first rate education upon which to build our lives
and to meet and make friends that lasted a lifetime.
******
Posted on Facebook by Pilar Guerrero-Pizarro, Sampaloc,
Manila, Dec. 05/14:
Alam mo kung ano ang sinabi (about the rehearsals) ni
Felipa? … It is not so much the dancing that I enjoy. It is the
simple and friendly camaraderie that we have. Our problems
and worries vanish and we go back to our high school years.
I’m sure many of us are feeling the same way.
******
From: Violeta Joaquin-Seitz (BSBio-87), Tracy, California,
Nov. 30/14:
On Dec 25– 31, 2014, Pusong Pinoy Forever Foundation
(PPFF) is planning a mission trip to the Philippines. Visit our
Facebook page for more information about us and our
missiontrip last year. Thank you.
Our goals and objectives are:
1. Orphanages: To visit two orphanages and distribute
school supplies donated by the students of St. Bernard’s
School. Also, to give money for the purchase of medicine …
for fifteen children with cerebral palsy cared for by the nuns
of Mother Teresa’s order.
2.“Pay-it-Forward” Loan Project: To award money to
families devastated by natural disasters. The money is given
as a start-up business loan. For example, to buy a sewing
machine to mend and make clothes.
3. Christmas Meal for the Street Families: To distribute a
Christmas meal in a box for homeless families living on the
streets of Manila.
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12. Mar. 01 - Flora Licauco-Candelaria (HS-55), daughter of Estela
Teotico-Licauco (d), HS-31; sister of Milagros L. Agregado
(HS-55/AB-69);
Jul. - Milagros Reyes-Sumulong (HS-40);
Aug. 13 - Cesar R. Mendiola, brother of Ester M. Ingles (HS-41),
Celia M. Alix (HS-47), Fe M. Gutierrez (HS-48), Lina M.
Lugay (d), HS-52, and Sister Ma. Lourdes (Alice)
Mendiola, S.Sp.S. (HS-55);
Oct. 02 - Rosario Ma. Alanguilan, mother of Michael Robin
(HS-14); daughter-in-law of former CHSM faculty
member, Janie Natiola-Alanguilan;
Oct. 05 - Ma. Norma Ambrosio-Nootz (HS-49/BSPharm-54),
sister of Rowena A. Untiveros (d) HS-49/BSPharm-54 and
Myrna A. Gautschi (HS-54/BSChem-58);
Oct. 10 - Carina Medina-Reyes (BSC-72), after undergoing
surgery at the University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF) Parnassus Medical Center;
Oct 16 - Pilar Delgado-Garcia (HS-40/CSC-41), sister of Milagros
D. Enage (HS-38/AHE-40), Filomena D. Banzon (HS-41),
and Teresita B. Villonco (HS-46);
Oct. 12 -Amelita G. Gabriel (BSE-64);
Oct. 14 - Diosdado Valdez, husband of Ma. Cresencia Madrid-
Valdez (HS-76/BSC-80); brother-in-law of Angeles V.
Madrid (HS-72/BSC-76);
Oct. 17 - Librada Garcia, mother of Zenaida (AB-64/BSC-65) and
Araceli G. Garate (HS-63/AB/SEC-67);
Oct. 27 – Zenaida Escolin-Locsin (HS-53/AB-55/BM-57), sister of
Paciencia E. Disini (HS-50);
Nov. 10 - Rogelio S. Ancheta, husband of Anita Barretto-
Ancheta (HS-54/BSHE-58);
Nov. 14 - Jose V. Madrid, brother of Angeles V. Madrid (HS-72/
BSC-76);
Nov. 14 - Marcelina P. de los Reyes (AB/BSE-41);
Nov. 17 - Ma. Reinita Diaz-Quebral (HS-50/BSE-54), mother of
Ana Maria Q. Faustino (HS-77); sister of Josefina D. Yu-
Asensi (HS-47), Ma. Hernani D. Yamco (d), HS-48, and
Felicitas D. Ellsworth (HS-53);
Nov. 24 - Ramon B. Canon, father of Patricia C. Sanvictores
(HS-75) and Ma. Dolores C. Onrubia (HS-76); brother of
Blanca Rosario C. Adarna (HS-57); Rosario C. Garcia
(BSFN-65), Ester C. Uson (AB-66), and Teresa C. Garcia
(HS 75);
Nov. 27 - Paz Samaniego, mother of Iluminada B. Samaniego
(HS-64);
Nov. 29 - Flora Morales-Viado - mother of Amelia V. Santos
(HS-65) and sister of Ma. Lourdes V. Lizardo (HS-59);
Dec. 02 - Gloria Paraoan-Villena (HS-80);
Jan. 8 - Herminia Alisangco-Dino (AA-49), mother of Renee
Sofia D. Rubio (HS-67/BSC-71), Miriam D. Gonzalez (HS-
68), Gloria D. Steele (HS-70), and Pauline D. de Dios (HS-
72); sister of Josefa A. Gilmour (d), HS-49/AB-53.
Jan. 11 - Teodorico B. Parco, Jr., brother of Victoria (AB-61) and
Ma. Corazon (AB-63/BSE-64);
O B I T U A R Y
Through our "Alumnae Prayer Community," let all of us,
alumnae-sisters, pause for a minute and storm heaven with our
prayers for:
- the complete recovery from her third spinal surgery of
Gloria Gonzalez-Lim (HS-47) that she underwent in
November;
-the return to health of Stanley H. Wallenstein, husband of
Ma. Luisa Echevarria-Wallenstein (HS-65/BSC-69), who will
sadly be missing the golden jubilee celebration of her class in
February; prayers, too, for Ilo … for strength and good
health, as she takes care of Stanley;
-the overcoming of health problems by Remedios Antonio-
Gamalinda (HS-55);
Send us your prayer requests and let our "Alumnae Prayer
Community" gather through this section in His name for you.
Call Cora at Tel. No. 735-5986 or e-mail us at
chsaf.mla@gmail.com
• Esperanza Felarca-Arkoncel (HS-55/BSC-59), who was
recently elected president of South Metro Manila I-Home
Foundation Inc. An affiliate of Habitat Homes for Humanity,
I-Home raises funds, buys land, and builds houses for the
marginalized sectors of our society. Pery was also elected
vice-president of the National Council of Women of the
Philippines (NCWP), the umbrella organization of national
women's organizations;
• Carmencita David-Padilla (HS-73), who was recently
elected 9th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines,
Manila. Carmencita is an academician of the National
Academy for Science and Technology, a professor 12, and
university scientist of U.P.
• Mary Sheila Coronel (HS-75), on yet another feather
added to her cap –she is one of the recipients of the
Heritage Award, the highest honors given by the
Outstanding Filipino American in New York (TOFA-NY)
Awards, the grandest celebration that capped the month-
long Filipino American History Month in New York City last
October at the Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.
• Anna Maria Veronica De Leon-Mangalindan (HS-78), who
received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the U.P.
Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (UPVSB), a highlight of
the Alumni Homecoming held at U.P.Diliman last
December. Vica who is a BSBAA graduate of the UPVSB, is
based in Canada and is currently the Director, Subsidiaries
& Specialized Accounting, of the Bank of Nova Scotia. She is
the daughter of Ma. Paz Alvir-de Leon (HS-55/BSC-59);
• Riziel Fajutag-Icaro (AB-11) and husband, Darwin, on the
birth of their first child, Lucas Isaac, last October 18; 2014.
Congratulations to…
P R A Y E R C O R N E R
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