January 2013 centennial newsletter

The SPIRIT ABLAZE!

V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1

Inside this issue: Centennial Newsletter M JANUARY0 1 2
N O V E B E R 2 2013

Outstanding Alumnae
Victoria P. Garchito-
rena
Salvacion M.Bulatao
Cynthia B.Bautista
2,3,4
Lenore RS Lim { Two Days — a Lifetime to Remember }
Deanna Go Bio
Imelda C.Endaya
Lina S.Umali
Gloria D.Steele

The SSpS Story 5-8

Feb.2 Schedule 9 The C H S M
Art Exhibit Update 10 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION / 1913—2013
Jubilarians’ Souvenir
FEBRUARY 2 & 3 / 2 01 3 MENDIOLA / SMX
Program 11
Centennial Song

grotto As the dates draw near, it is all systems GO! for the
In Wordless Converse different events planned. Months of discussions and
12
Swatch article acacia trees preparations are drawing to an end, to finally
welcome alumnae—local and from all over the world.
bakol in the midol
It will be a ‘coming home,’ a time to be young again
mango trees with those we grew up with, crammed for exams
German war ball with, attended our first parties with, spent countless
hours on the phone with, shared the pains of adoles-
catechism cence with, learned the same lessons with….
discipline Friendships during those schooldays have a unique
and lasting bond. No matter how separate our paths,
Acronymns canteen how many peaks and valleys we have gone through,
CHSM—Mendiola school study period those memories, deeply guarded and treasured, give
CHSAF—CHS Alumnae Foundation us the security of loving and lasting sisterhood.
CHSNAF—CHS No.America Fdn
Ms. Hizon
Let us cherish this time; and when the 2 days are over,
CHSAF Postoffice: Manangs let our spirits soar with gratitude to the Triune God for
chsaf.mla@gmail.com
the blessing of being alumnae of this, our beloved
chapel school.

Prepared by Tita Dizon HS-63
Editing assistance by
Vicky Barretto-.Anastacio COLLEGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
HS-63
We thank you.

Centennial Newsletter JANUARY 2013 Page 2

CENTENNIAL OUTSTANDING ALUMNAE continued from the NOV. issue

The November Centennial Newsletter started featuring some of the cen-
tennial awardees, and we continue with more in this issue.
The articles on Centennial Coordinating Council Chairperson Victoria
Pineda Garchitorena and Salvacion Munsayac Bulatao are from CHSAF’s
website and the Facebook account. The rest are the awardees’ own reve-
lations and testaments to what motivate them. Common to all awardees
are the yearning to help others, and the love of God and fellow men—
creeds we absorbed through our SSpS education.
For detailed accomplishments of our awardees, go to <www.chsaf.faithweb.com> and
<http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/CHSAlumniFoundation?fref=ts>

Ma. Victoria Pineda Garchitorena
HS-60/BSChem-64
Vicky’s professional and personal experi- struggles for freedom, justice, and
ence would make it look like … you name against corruption and can look back at a
it, she has done it all. Possibly the only lifetime of charity and philanthropy, as
field she has not ventured into was her she spent years with Ayala Foundation,
first career choice; she graduated from working tirelessly to design and imple-
CHSM with a BS-Physics, summa cum ment poverty alleviation programs. Her
laude. Both the CHS Alumnae Foundation most successful initiatives are: GILAS,
and her Alma Mater have acknowledged which Internet-enabled 3,300 public high
that she is undoubtedly one of our most schools with computer labs, reaching mil-
accomplished and outstanding alumnae lions of underprivileged youth; CENTEX,
when it awarded her with a Lifetime which provided highest quality education
Achievement Award. She has reached the to thousands of bright children from poor
highest positions in corporations, nation- families; and Ayala Foundation USA, a
al government, the NGO community, and diaspora philanthropy foundation that
international organizations; she was at encouraged Filipino-Americans to donate
the forefront through the country’s to Philippine NGOs.

Salvacion Munsayac Bulatao AB/BSC-71
data and analysis ignored by the con- agency in 2001-2006 as Administrator
trolled press. and led it to record annual performanc-
Support for Enterprises In 1989-1999, es in herd buildup, milk production,
she managed the Netherlands-based and establishment of new dairy zones.
Oikocredit’s Philippine portfolio of She then became a consultant of the
loans and equity investments for UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization
credit, farm, hospital, and housing to develop an Asian strategy for small-
cooperatives. After earning a Master hold dairying. She also worked with
of Public Administration from the Har- the Federation of Free Farmers on the
vard Kennedy School, she headed the formation of biofarming clusters in 10
Enterprise Center of the Asian Social provinces.
Institute (ASI). She was elected an Since 2010 she has been the Agriculture
ASI Trustee in 2007. Secretary’s Technical Management
Sally is proudest of her roles in IBON
Databank, enterprise strengthening, Agriculture Development As Planning Adviser for Foreign-Assisted Projects.
Manager of the Philippine Dairy Cor-
and agricultural development. CHSM Values. Sally’s career has been
poration, 1988-1989, Sally drafted the
She co-founded IBON Databank in marked by love of country, preferential
bill enacted years later as the Nation-
1978 and played a leading role in it option for the poor, hard work, chal-
al Dairy Development Act of 1995 and
until 1988. IBON opposed martial lenge, fair play, and modest living.
designed the dairy zone framework.
rule by publishing socio-economic She returned to the government dairy


Outstanding Alumnae continued from Page 2

Ma. Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista HS-70
task as though to make a difference, even if through my work as professor/researcher,
the difference is illusory. I owe the CHS department chair/ dean/policy research
sisters the spiritual substantiation of this director, CHED Technical panel/Task Force/
internalized outlook of “engagement with Working Group Chair/Vice-Chair/Co-chair,
detachment from outcomes.” They framed CHED commissioner, and member of
personal engagements as missions through international advisory/management boards
which God works for reasons we do not fully of research programs/academic presses.
comprehend, to achieve outcomes beyond But the academic mission is just the surface.
our control. Scratching the veneer, I think God gave me
My career trajectory suggests an avowed a secure family life and just enough
academic mission: To mentor students; academic credentials to help connect
produce/disseminate knowledge; help my people, resolve conflicts, heal wounds, give
My father taught me that university and other research institutions confidence to the less gifted and shepherd
everything is ephemeral achieve academic excellence—for its sake transitions in communities, which happen to
although he emphasized that I and, being a CHSian with reformist genes, be academic.
ought to give myself to each for the sake of building a quality nation—

As a young girl, I learned in the HGC the In gratitude and to share His gifts, I Lenore Raquel Santos-Lim
values of Truth & Charity, the importance of founded the LRSL Foundation for the Arts HS–63
daily prayer, gratitude, service to others, to assist deserving Filipino artists develop
discipline and humility. Living out these virtues their talents. I have conducted free print-
in my daily adult life has given me a blessed making workshops and provided avenues
circle of a wonderful family, friends and for emerging Filipino artists to exhibit
communities I enjoy today. their works in foreign markets.
As a college student, later as wife, mother, The Presidential Award, Pamana ng Pilipi-
educator, artist, and community leader, I al- no, the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant
ways prayed to the Holy Spirit to guide me and the Outstanding awards from Univer-
in all my decisions. For example, in my art, I sity of the Philippines Alumni Association &
always begin with a prayer to bring God to CHS are my most significant awards which
my work. And, with each production, I never I credit to the values instilled in me by my
fail to thank God for His generous gifts. alma mater.

Deanna Go Bio AB-58, BSE-59
ates, nurturing and guiding them to be not
I am 74 years old and among the many only successful bankers but also successful
defining moments in my life, the most conse- human beings. It also gave me the venue
quential was my father’s fatal heart attack to provide opportunities for women. I am
on my graduation day in 1962. It catapult- particularly gratified to provide jobs for
ed me to full adulthood overnight. four immigrant women, abandoned by
My success in managing one of my family spouses from pre-arranged marriages,
businesses started me on the path of man- restore their dignity and rebuild their life.
agement turnaround specialist, culminating I measure success not in material accumu-
in a 30-year career in Citibank, New York lations but in the positive influence one
where transforming marginal operations to wields on others. I hope to have perpet-
high-performance workplaces established uated the CHSM legacy of integrity, com-
my reputation as a turnaround manager. passion and excellence and to have led
Operations management was a deliberate an examined life guided by wisdom and
choice because it entailed managing peo- fortitude from the Holy Spirit to whom I
ple. I volunteered to mentor new associ- open my heart with loving trust.

T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !


Outstanding Alumnae continued from Page 3
Imelda Cajipe Endaya
I have integrated my personal and social tinctive. Art making is a process of personal HS-66
roles: woman, artist, citizen. A woman’s role meditation. It is labor as well. An artist’s life is
is defined by her relationships: as daugh- made whole by the practice of one’s craft.
ter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, co-
provider, home keeper, steward of envi- Nevertheless, an artist’s personal search must
be synthesized with a collective consciousness.
ronment.
Early on I have had this passion arising from
Being a fine artist is by itself elitist — one our postcolonial historical circumstance. Histor-
has to have a vision, a distinct expression, ical research, immersion with community and
mastery of medium, consistently striving for traditional culture-bearers, discourse and self-
excellence. Yet these have to come as nat- criticism are tied up with this commitment.
urally, as enjoyably as a bird chirping its Working towards social justice and identity as
tune. Aesthetic satisfaction motivates me. I woman and as Filipino has been an endless
have this natural urge to experiment with mission in my art-making. Yet I have to be
colors and textures, and to create new understood by the ordinary. I have to speak
forms that are hopefully unique and dis- to the world.

Ma. Lina Suarez Umali HS-68
My parents and CHSM are admittedly the In a few years, perks, titles and honor lost
major influences on who I am today. They their meaning. Instead of letting my
consciously pushed me out of my comfort blessings create guilt, I focused on
zone to believe that with hard work and motivation which gave me the stamina to
prayers, I can achieve my goals. give back. I became instrumental in a non-
profit organization whose mission is to help
I heard that if one likes math, one can be an
alleviate poverty in the Philippines by
Actuary but few make it. With perseverance
providing livelihood. As its current Chairman,
and dedication, I became an Actuary.
I believe that dole-outs do not last forever;
Achieving this goal strengthened my faith in
that the better way is to provide self-
God.
development programs; and the best
After 6 years of hard work starting at an feeling is knowing I made a positive impact
entry level position at a Big 4 Accounting on people’s lives.
Firm, I became the first female Asian partner
My CHSM education instilled in me the
at the firm that was dominated by men.
responsibility to help those who have less.

All of us are given opportunities to make while mitigating hunger, especially among Gloria Diño Steele HS-70
a lasting impact on the lives of people the poor. In the 1990s, I led the creation
less fortunate than us. For me, I saw such of a foundation that fostered the birth of
opportunities in public service. Straight civil society in Eastern Europe shortly after
out of college in 1974, I joined the Philip- the fall of the Berlin wall. In the mid- to
pine Department of Agriculture where I late 2000s, I became the highest-ranking
first got involved in helping to address civil servant in USAID’s global health oper-
poverty and hunger. From 1980 to the ation, overseeing billions of dollars of as-
present, I have spent my career in the sistance to countries around the world to
U.S. Agency for International Develop- prevent illness among the poor due to com-
ment (USAID), searching for the most municable diseases and to save the lives of
effective approaches to help alleviate mothers and children. Since July 2010, I
global poverty and make the world a have been serving as USAID’s Mission Di-
better place for all. As an agricultural rector in the Philippines, the first Filipino- lives of the 26% of Filipinos who live in
economist in the 1980s, I wrote USAID’s American to serve in this capacity since the poverty, fight corruption, improve the
first policy paper on food security to inception of USAID in this country over 50 health of mothers and children, increase
ensure that our development programs years ago. I have reoriented USAID’s access to higher-quality education, and
addressed the needs of the farmers, program to focus on helping to improve the protect the environment.



This is the fifth of a series on the JOURNEY of the
The S.SP.S. Story in the Philippines… SSpS congregation in the Philippines.
With permission from the Publisher -
the SSpS Rosary Province. Excerpts are reprinted
Last paragraph of 4th installment
from the book authored by Coylee Gamboa
During the war, the “new building” was requisitioned by the Japanese Army.
LED BY THE SPIRIT When schooling resumed in 1943, the classes were crammed into the other
SSpS PHILIPPINES buildings. By 1944, even the interns’ dorm was used for classes. In 1945, the
Americans took over the building and the school became a hospital.
A JOURNEY OF A HUNDRED YEARS
1912—2012

In June 1945, classes were held in vari- tides of change that swept
ous locations, including the houses of over religious life. For the
the Ferrers and Ubaldos and the lawns school, the impact of Vatican
of the Cardenas, Paterno and Ubaldo II became evident in the
families. The Americans vacated the change of name in 1965 to
building they had occupied in Decem- College of the Holy Spirit of
ber 1945, but classrooms remained in Manila (CHSM).
short supply because enrollment was
Changes were also taking
bigger than it was before the war. To
place in society due to a new
solve the problem, the school adopted
wave of nationalism coupled
morning and afternoon sessions.
with student activism in the
and tensions arose. But, with prayer and
Over the next 25 years, the school added late 1960s until the early 1970s.
trust in God, the Sisters weathered the
the Elementary Building (1947), the
CHSM was both a spectator and partici- storm.
Auditorium (1948), the Canteen (late
pant in the First Quarter Storm of 1970.
1940s) the College Building (1956), the With the imposition of Martial Law in
It was a spectator because it was wedged
Annex (1961-62), the College Library September 1972 and student rallies for-
between Malacanang Palace and the
Annex (1964), a new Elementary Build- bidden, student activism took a quieter
university belt and therefore witness to
ing (1966) and the college Cafeteria route and attention once again focused
the violent clashes between the students
(1970).
and the riot police and soldiers
The college department offered new on Mendiola. It was also a par-
courses in 1948. Two years later, more ticipant because colegialas
courses were offered and five major aca- from CHSM joined other stu-
demic departments were formed: Liber- dents in political action.
al arts-Education, Home Economics
Through the years, the Holy
(later named Nutrition and Dietetics),
Spirit Sisters had encouraged
Fine Arts, Commerce and Science.
the students to give catecheti-
In the 1950s, maintaining that there was cal instruction in public
a need for a higher level of collegiate schools and contribute to the
excellence than that required by the mission work on Tuesdays, and
on academics. In 1975, CHSM along with
Bureau of Education, 11 Catholic Educa- the girls did so generously. By educating
San Beda College, La Consolacion Col-
tional Association of the Philippines them, encouraging them to think for
lege and Centro Escolar University,
(CEAP) institutions spearheaded a vol- themselves, instilling in them a heart for
forged the Mendiola Consortium for
untary accreditation movement. Holy the missions and prodding them to do
academic cooperation.
Ghost College passed the accreditation social work, the Sisters had stirred up
and became a charter member of the the students’ social consciousness. In another significant move, in line with
Philippine Accrediting Association of the government’s move to decongest
Now, in the era of student activism, Mendiola, CHSM began to phase out its
Schools, Colleges and Universities
when old paradigms were being shat- grade school and high school depart-
(PAASCU).
tered, the Sisters were fearful for their ments in 1979. The process took six
Vatican II “opened the windows of the students. The SSpS community was di- years. The students were accommodated
church” and the SSpS was caught in the vided about the role they should take
Continued on P. 6


S.Sp.S. Story… cont’d from Page 5 cated to the education and empowerment Dr. Co-Young achieved many firsts. She
of women. was the first program director of the
in the new School of the Holy Spirit in IPWI Graduate School in Jakarta; first
CHSM began a two-year strategic planning
BF Homes, Quezon City. program director of the Chiang Kai Shek
exercise in 2000 which resulted in the deci-
Graduate School; founding dean of San
Then came the turbulence of the 1980s. sion to reinvent CHSM. In 2003, the Com-
Beda College Graduate School of Busi-
CHSM redefined its vision-mission mission on Higher Education (CHED)
ness and first vice president for high
statement and priorities. Participating granted CHSM autonomous status. The
education and dean of the Graduate
in political events such as the indigna- college department closed courses that
School of Jose Rizal University.
tion rallies after the assassination of were languishing and offered new ones
Benigno Aquino in 1983 and the events tailored to the needs of the times. A Gintong Ina awardee, she is married
leading up to the EDSA Revolution of to businessman Vicente Young with
One of CHSM’s key decision in reinventing
1986, the SSpS community resolved to whom she has three children.
itself was to partner more with the laity.
journey with the young toward Chris- This bore fruit in the historic move to bring Fittingly, Dr. Co-Young is at the helm as
tian nationalist values. in a layperson to manage the school. On CHSM gears up for its centennial anni-
In the early 1990s, CHSM departments July 11, 2011, Prof. Felina Co-Young, DBA, an versary in 2013.
were reorganized into Program Areas alumna of the school, became the first lay
under one Dean of Academic Affairs. president of the college.
Management system was adopted to She graduated cum laude, Bachelor of Arts
allow greater collaboration and partici- in Mathematics from CHSM in 1969. She
pation in the decision-making process obtained a Master in Mathematics (1991)
of the college. and a doctorate in Business Administra-
The quest for better learning opportu- tion (1996) from De La Salle University.
nities for the students accelerated. She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy
From 1989 to 2000, CHSM forged in Management by the American World
agreements with foreign counterparts University in the United States and a Dip-
for the student-abroad programs. lomate in Business Management and
In 2001, along with other private named outstanding educator by the Phil-
ippine Council of Deans and Educators in Dr. Felina Co-Young being invested as the
schools, CHSM put up the Consortium
Business. 8th president of CHSM by Sr. Eden Pan-
of Women Colleges, which was dedi-
ganiban, Provincial Leader of PHN

And the MISSION GROWS - establishments started
College of the Holy Spirit, Manila Metro Manila, 1913-present
Sacred Heart School, La Paz Abra, 1913-1928
Stella Maris School, Lubang Mindoro, 1923-1999
Holy Spirit Academy, Bangued Abra, 1923-2003
Sto. Tomas Academy, Sto. Tomas Batangas, 1925-1945
THE MISSION GROWS segment was started in the
Holy Spirit Academy, Laoag Ilocos Norte, 1926-2001
Sept. Cent. Newsletter which said in part… Holy Spirit School, Tagbilaran Bohol, 1926-present
Convent of the Holy Spirit, Baguio Benguet, 1928-present
As God’s love welled up within the hearts of the Sis-
Annunciata Academy, Bocaue Bulacan, 1933-1937
ters, their mission, though still in its infancy, like the
Sta. Rosa Academy, San Nicolas Pangasinan, 1936-1974
Abra River flowing down from the Cordilleras, started
Holy Ghost Convent, Grace Park Caloocan City, 1937-1941
to branch out when new assignments were received to
start more schools. In just over a quarter century, the
Holy Family Institute, Tayabas Quezon, 1937-1941
SSpS established 13 schools, 2 hospitals and 1 retreat St. Anthony’s Hospital, Manila Metro Manila, 1937-1939
and retirement facility. Holy Infant Academy, Calapan Mindoro, 1937-1998
Holy Ghost Hospital, Manapla Negros Occidental, 1938-1945
The love they showed, their life of poverty and the
Christian values they taught endeared them to the
Holy Ghost Academy, Malolos Bulacan, 1937-present
people wherever they went.. College of the Holy Spirit, Tarlac Tarlac, 1940-present
Continued on Page 7



When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you, and through the rivers,
they shall not overwhelm you. TURBULENT TIMES
Isaiah 43:1

Just as white water signals rocks in the river, the bombing
of targets in Luzon by the Japanese on December 8, 1941
indicated that there were turbulent times ahead not only
for the Holy Spirit Congregation.
Though their very lives were in peril, the Sisters continued
to do their work. As the waters swirled around them, they
could only call out as King David did to the One who gath-
ers the waters. And God, with generous love and awesome THE
mercy, turned to them. Some of the Sisters God took. The
others God strengthened and stood by in the most difficult WAR YEARS
of times for there was still work to be done.

On December 8, 1941, World War II came to the Philippines, disrupting the school year but not
the work of the Holy Spirit Sisters. They continued witnessing to God’s love, maybe not so
much in words but certainly in action as they ministered to the people entrusted to their care.

M ANILA — At the College, Sisters
Camilliana, Crucifera and Respicia
dence that Bishop Finnemann of Min- From mid-1942 to October 1943, Manila
doro had generously let them use, had experienced a surreal truce. At Holy
were celebrating their silver jubilee been destroyed by bombs. Ghost College, several hundred stu-
when news of the bombing of Pearl dents were crammed into the two
Shielded by God’s hand, the Mendiola
Harbor reached the congregation. Fran- buildings not occupied by the Japanese.
campus was spared destruction. The
tic parents of interns came to take their In July 1944, the Sisters incarcerated at
invaders took Manila on January 2nd
daughters home.
and occupied the schools including UST were transferred to the internment
On December 23rd, Sister Provincial Holy Ghost College. They comman- camp in Los Banos, Laguna. Conditions
Geroldine and her community in Grace deered the classrooms, kitchen, interns’ in Manila worsened and food became
Park were ordered to leave their con- dining room and garden, leaving the scarce.
vent. A second communication on Sisters only their chapel, refectory and On September 21, 1944, the Americans
Christmas day ordered them to be out dormitory. began their attacks to liberate Manila.
of the premises within an hour. Sister Hounded and facing death, the Japa-
The campus was first used to quarter
Superior Rhabana of the Holy Ghost
American women and children as pris- nese turned vicious and began to sys-
College and the SVD Fathers were able
oners of war who were then transferred tematically sack churches, convents,
to get two buses to help transfer the universities—whatever that was sacred
to the University of Sto. Tomas Intern-
entire Grace Park community to Mendi- or historical.
ment Camp.
ola. “That night, dark sheets of clouds
from burning deposits of oil in Pan- Sr. Edelwina Hesse tried to develop The leaders of the Holy Spirit Commu-
dacan made the Sisters feel that ‘hell friendly relations with the Japanese nity were advised not to keep so many
had broken loose,” Sr. Geroldine re- officers who had a high regard for her. Sisters in Mendiola because its Japanese
called. She was allowed to visit and bring pro- occupants made the campus a likely
visions to the American Sisters at the target for the American liberating forc-
Under international law, an open city is UST camp. With foresight, she encour- es. Seven sisters were sent to Malolos,
one that has been declared demilita- aged Ms. Isabel Hizon, a teacher and seven to Sto. Tomas, Batangas, and two
rized during a war, thereby giving it alumna, to learn Japanese. to Baguio. Covered by the pinions of
immunity from attack. To prevent fur- God, the Sisters in Holy Ghost College
ther destruction of Manila, then re- After the fall of Bataan and Corregidor,
the Japanese permitted Sr. Edelwina to remained unscathed in those perilous
nowned as the Pearl of the Orient, the days.
Americans declared it an open city on open the school—subject to strict con-
ditions. The Sister teachers had to learn On February 3, 1945, an advance unit of
December 26. The Japanese aggressors
Nippongo and the basic tenets of the the US Liberation Forces appeared at
chose to ignore and the bombing of
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Mendiola. The Japanese hastily left exit-
Manila continued.
an Asia-for-Asians plan to disguise ing through the estero at the rear of the
Later, the Sisters learned that their Japan’s hegemony. compound.
Grace Park Convent, the elegant resi- Continued on Page 8



On April 5, 1945, the sisters received the
S.Sp.S. Story… cont’d from Page 7 tragic news that all 15 Sisters in Sto. To- Note: The next issue will at-
mas, Batangas, had died in an air-raid tempt to cover the 4 remaining
The US Army transformed the college shelter. The church, the school and a phases of the congregation’s
into a hospital. The Sisters were allowed good portion of the town lay in ashes. story. They will be abbreviated
to use a small part of their living quar- Most of the people had fled to the moun- accounts of what the actual
ters, but even the chapel was requisi- tains but the Sisters had dug for them- book holds, among them short
tioned for the needs of the Army. For selves a shelter that became their grave. histories of the different estab-
the first time in nearly 4 years, the Sis- lishments and missions started
In most of the SSpS schools and missions,
ters did not worry about their food as by the Sisters all over the Phil-
the bombing caused death and devastation
the US Army supplied their meals. In ippines.
— in Laoag, San Nicolas and Tayum,
return, the Sisters helped in hospital
Bangued, Baguio, Tarlac, Malolos, Alumnae are encouraged to
work and in the laundry.
Lubang, Calapan, Manapla, Bohol and Los purchase a copy of the book
Banos. Read the book for details. “LED by the SPIRIT” at the
school book store.

A ROARING Watch for the final installment
CASCADE A) ROARING CASCADE, continuation
B) THE TIDES OF CHANGE
C) MOVING with the SPIRIT
D) ENGULFED by GOD

January 15, 2013

At the reinstallation of Sr. Eden
Panganiban as Provincial Leader
of the Rosary Province for another
His voice sounded like the roar of a waterfall… 3 years, she said that the Leader-
Revelations 1:15b
ship Team gives its pledge to up-
After World War II, education was a priority need so the Sisters established or hold the precepts of the founder
administered schools wherever the Spirit led them. Like a cascade that could St. Arnold Janssen to give total
not be contained, the Word went out, not just through catechism lessons but commitment to the missions of
also by the example of their lives.
the congregation. To accomplish
this task, the Leadership Team will
Going beyond the academe, the lack of personnel, they would give up require the dedication of the rest
Sisters proclaimed the love of the some of these institutions. of the community. A resounding
Triune God to those who have not The rapid expansion in their aposto-
yet heard the Good News and to yes, as confirmation, was heard
late was fueled in part by the number
those whose faith needed strength- from the rest of the nuns.
of Filipinas joining the congregation.
ening. The first Filipina SSpS was Sr. Consue- The Mass and ceremony also
Responding to other needs, the Sis- lo, nee Beatriz Lalin from Tayum, marked the end of the Centennial
ters provided health care through Abra, who entered in the pre-war
year of the S.Sp.S. congregation.
clinics and hospitals, either owned or years. By its Golden Jubilee in 1962,
administered by them. From the the congregation had 285 sisters of
postwar years to 1965, the Sisters whom 135 were Filipinos.
founded or administered 15 schools
and 3 hospitals. Eventually, due to To be continued


Centennial Newsletter JULY 2012
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If you don’t know it yet, February popular demand will be for the February 2 -
2013 is no ordinary Homecom- old-time favorites—German Invitation and Program
ing—and we are celebrating this bread and “Holy Cookies” -
milestone in a truly special way. goodies baked by the nuns.
Festivities start with registration Of special interest to educators Attire : Come in your MOST BLAZING attire
followed by a full day of various and technology buffs is the Objectives :
activities designed to engage the booth featuring CWOW 1. “come home” to our beloved CHSM
young-at-heart and the ageless-in (Classroom WithOut Walls) – 2. create meaningful bonding moments
-spirit. So it does not matter HS-73’s Centennial Legacy Pro- with fellow- alumnae and friends
whether you can skip-n-hop ject which ushers in e-Learning 3. have FUN, FUN, FUN
through the gates in Mendiola or to CHSM. Dr. Victoria Cajipe,
need a little push over the scientist/inventor/extreme ad- PROGRAM:
threshold to the old stomping venturer and CWOW’s main
8:30am–2:00pm Registration
grounds around the old acacia architect will present her class’
tree—you are in for a day full of pet project with CHSM teachers. 10:00 - 1:45 Mid-Day Jamming w/Doc Larry
surprises, of fun, of camaraderie, As an avid environmentalist she Song Renditions & Group Sing-along
of throwing off all inhibitions and will also conduct a show-and-tell 10:00 - 10:15 Invocation-The Prayer, HS-68
to get up and jam with the inimi- session on solar power. Definite- National Anthem
table Doc Larry. ly a Must-See Alma Mater Song, 2 versions
And who is this Doc Larry? He is Finally, as good colegialas, we Welcome Remarks by CHSM
described as a dentist who enjoys will participate in giving thanks President & CHSAF Presi-
“jamming” and pulling teeth, al- in the newly air-conditioned Par- dent
beit not simultaneously. The ver- aclete Auditorium. Immediately 10:15 – 10:45 Doc Larry's 1st segment
satile Doc with his one-style-fits- after Holy Mass, our School will Canada & LA based alumnae
all performance guarantees satis- acknowledge the achievements perform
faction for audience of all ages - of her graduates in an award cer- 10:45 - 11:00 Toast to Class Reps
no benchwarmers abound when emony - a fitting finale to a per- Group Singing—“Stand by Me”
he is around. fect Homecoming Day! Norma Tecson Francia &
But a CHSM Homecoming is not Has your interest been piqued Group Music 58/59
all song and dance. Booths have enough? Join us then for a day 11:00 - 11:45pm Doc Larry's 2nd segment
mushroomed all around the cam- filled with great entertainment Ms. Tara de Leon-daughter of
pus to proudly display the home- and proud recognition of alum- HS-74 alumna from LA
grown, well-honed innovative nae exemplars in our midst. Adhoc participation by locals
skills and entrepreneurial spirit A perfect Homecoming Day? 11:45 – 12:45 Lunch break, Raffle
of our alumnae with an array of You bet !
products. A special one set up by 12:45 - 1:00 Meet your Scholar
By Deanna Go Bio AB-58/BSC-59 Group singing—”Wind Beneath
My Wings”
Catered lunch at the gym… The gym’s capacity is 400 1:00 – 1:45 Doc Larry's 3rd & final set
seated guests, so seat allocation will be on a “first paid, Louie Reyes & the New Min-
first served basis.” Email your reservations and remit pay- strels
ment of P400 (through your class rep) to LUCIA B. QUIMSON Las Vegas Chapter to perform
BPI Espana-UST branch SA # 0153-3597-17. Centennial Song to be led by
There will be a variety of food booths for those not partak- Sokit de Castro Landsberg
ing of the catered buffet lunch. Gangnam Dance to be led by
CHSNAF, Toronto Chapter

The office of President Felina Co-Young issued this message regarding 12nn – 2:00 Lunch for 100 Awardees
the Feb. 2 Testimonial Lunch for the Centennial Awardees. 2:00-3:30 Concelebrated Centennial
The testimonial lunch (12:00-2:00) offered by the school for the Mass led by Bishop Bacani,
awardee and a companion will be at the Freinademetz Hall. Guests of Auditorium
awardees who wish to join the lunch should get in touch with Remy 3:30-5:30 Award Ceremony, Auditorium
(735-6021) or Grace (735-5989/chspresident@yahoo.com).



A Showcase of Women’s Excellence

Postcard design by Chi Panistante
Taken from a Press Release for the Cen-
tennial Art Exhibit:
February 1, 2013 to March 27, 2013
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Exhibiting artists are all alumnae of
the CHSM
Leading the lineup of artists are Imelda Chi Panistante, an accomplished graphic collage about the life of social activist
Cajipe Endaya, recipient of the CCP Cen- designer who has lived in Dubai for eleven Betty Makoni.
tennial Honors for the Arts, and New-York years, presents her circular compositions Rona Buenaseda-Chua, art teacher and
based Lenore RS Lim, recognized as one of reflective of the efficient dynamism of every- owner of Rona’s Art Center, exhibits her
the “100 Most Influential Filipina Women day life in UAE, illumined by her strong Bibli- delicate still life works in pencil and
in the US.” cal perspective. watercolors. Elaine Ongpin Herbosa, plein
They organized artistic contributions from Mimi Tecson, who recently concluded a 3- -air painter and owner of the gallery L’Arc
accomplished alumnae in different parts of month art residency in Yokohama Japan, en Ciel, shows her delightful pictures,
the world to form this collection as an ex- created new sculptural assemblages espe- landscapes and interiors. Pastel paintings
pression of gratitude to College of the Holy cially for this show. Veteran artist Rhoda of lush marshes and waters by the late
Spirit whom they credit for the strength of Recto unveils her recent watercolor land- Gracia Gargantiel are part of the collec-
their inner formation. scapes inspired by the classic letras y figuras. tion. There are lithographs by Rosita
Endaya’s polymer collage entitled Emi Masigan Mercado’s canvases are evi- Tayag Natividad, Chinese paintings by
“Kasibulan” on middle-age woman’s blos- dences of her strength in fine portraiture. Maria Antonia Gonzalez-Cruz, and digital
soming, and Lim’s lithograph series Celine G. Borromeo, professor and interior art by Tiffany Elaine Ty.
“Simple Abundance” with colorful chine designer, shows her landscapes in pastel and “High Spirit” the exhibition represents
colle are highlights of the exhibition. chalk, and illustrations “For Now and Life- the spirit of excellence in various modes
Aurora Go Bio Shakespeare, an industrial times Ago” and “Circles with Open Ends.” of articulation. The artworks selected
and graphic designer from Mallorca Spain, Athena Santos Magcase Lopez, painter and altogether inspire viewers into looking at
participates with “Angel Wings” and children’s book illustrator from New Jersey, art as a humanly integrative and creative
“Flight” from a series of abstract floral shares with us her landmark illustrations for process.
forms depicting empowered femininity. “The Magic Jeepney,” and a mixed media

The different mediums used by our artists: taken from Wikipedia.com

Polymer collage…Artist quali- artist to print on a much more Pastel is an art medium in the Chinese painting in the tradi-
ty acrylic paints are composed delicate surface, such as Japa- form of a stick, consisting of pure tional style involves essentially
of pigment suspended in pure nese paper or linen powdered pigment and a binder. the same techniques as calligra-
acrylic emulsion. phy and is done with a brush
Watercolor—the most basic Mixed media refers to a work of
dipped in black or colored ink.
Lithography is a method for technique is the flat wash pro- visual art that combines various
printing using a stone/metal duced by first wetting the area traditionally distinct visual art Digital art is a general term for a
plate with a completely of paper to be covered, then media. range of artistic works and prac-
smooth surface. mixing sufficient pigment to tices that use digital technology
Plein air is used to describe the act
easily fill the entire area. as an essential part of the crea-
Chine-collé is a technique in of painting outdoors to catch nat-
tive and/or presentation process.
printmaking which allows the ural light.



HERE WE ARE

Cover design by MRS DESIGNS, digital artworks
Centennial Song
The 2013 By Socorro de Castro Landsberg HS-67
Souvenir Program
Our school days I thought were gone forever
As life went on we went our sep’rate ways
But there are things I can’t forget
The CHS 2013 Souvenir Pro-
The fun, the tears, the fears we had
gram is a project of the High
The laughter and the joy we left behind.
School Class of 1963, this
year's Golden Jubilee Class. Seems so long ago we were together
It will be released on Our friendship has endured the test of time
Through ups and down we stood by
February 2 during the Home-
one another
coming at CHSM. Copies will
The mem’ry stays on clearly in my mind.
also be available at SMX
MOA during the Centennial Refrain:
Gala on February 3. (Oh) Now, looking back to what we’ve had
All the mem’ries that we’ve shared
From the S. P. Committee: Cecilia M. Dimagiba & Victoria B. Anastacio Feels like you’re so near and yet
We’re so far away
As in any Homecoming souvenir PRE-ORDERS But now, comes a once-in-a-lifetime chance
program, the centerpiece will be the Just for us to meet again
We will only accept group pre-
pages of celebrating classes:
orders from jubilarian and non- We can’t let it slip away
HS 1948 (Platinum Jubilee)
jubilarian classes. For non-jubilarian So, here we are.
HS 1953 (Diamond Jubilee)
classes, pre-orders should be in mul-
HS 1958 (Emerald Jubilee)
tiples of 5. Class reps to notify me
College 1963 (Golden Jubilee) Our school days I always will remember
<ceciliadimagiba@yahoo.com.ph>
HS 1963 (Golden Jubilee) The joy and pain of growing up in school
via email on or before Jan 25.
HS 1968 (Sapphire Jubilee) It taught me life more than just books
HS 1973 (Ruby Jubilee) and A. Cost - P400
It taught me truth more than just looks
HS 1967 (Coral Jubilee) B. Payments must be made by It brought out strength and confidence in me.
In their pages, the different classes Monday, Jan.28th to
have celebrated what they hold Union Bank (any branch) The gratitude I owe our Alma Mater
most important to them in their life Account # 00 0560031051 Is way beyond what words alone can do
in our school—and they have cho- (Greenbelt Branch) I need my heart to help express it better
sen to express their celebration in Name: Cecilia M. Dimagiba The best years of my youth
widely different ways! Immediately email a scanned Were spent with you.
The pages contain, among others, deposit slip as proof of payment.
Repeat refrain
the 100 Outstanding Alumnae
C. Delivery Coda:
Awardees including the Alumna of
All pre-ordered books will be picked
the Century, a short history of What a school that gave us roots
up only by the different class reps
CHSM, short features on "High Spir- That shaped our lives
from the CHSAF office between 9am
it" the coming Centennial Art Exhib- Then wings to fly with dignity, with pride.
and 10am.
it, and "Journey of a Hundred Years"
All pre-orders will be processed on a
the musical drama presentation on
first come first served basis.
the SSpS congregation.
Above is the cover of the CHSM 2013
ON-SPOT SALES (not pre-ordered)
Centennial Souvenir Program de-
of the Souvenir Program will be on
signed by HS-63 artist Maggie Revil-
Feb. 2 (watch for signs indicating
la-Simpliciano of MRS DESIGNS.
allotted time to sell) and on Feb. 3 at
The book has 184 pages at 8.5” x 11”,
P500.
is in full color, and uses 220 lb paper
for the cover and matt 120 lb paper
for the inside pages.



A BOOK TO BE EXPERIENCED!
“No tribute to her Alma Mater could be better expressed by Iluminada than her
anthology. This is one of the Centennial blessings that the College of Holy Spirit,
Manila, could be grateful for and joyfully share with countless readers.”
SR. EDEN PANGANIBAN, S.Sp.S, AB-BSE-71
Provincial Leader - S.Sp.S. Rosary Province, Philippines

“In her In Worldless Converse, Iluminada gently unknots the delicate
strands of humanity’s existence. It unravels the inimitable yearnings of
the heart, a spiritual journey from pain to consciousness to an embracing
view of beingness and life.”
DR. FELINA CO YOUNG, President, HS-65
College of the Holy Spirit, Manila, Philippines

IN WORDLESS CONVERSE - Love Has Greater Stories To Tell
Than Sorrow is a unique book of profound spiritual experiences of a lifetime written by
Ms. Iluminada “Lou” Samaniego in the sublime language of poetry. It is a book that invites
you to tread into the universality of the human condition leaping out of the verses as you read
deeply into her lines, starting with her trilogy of “An Easter Bouquet” - “Origins”, “Winter
Visions”, & “Dialogue of Awakening.”

IN WORDLESS CONVERSE combines the artistic verses of Ms. Samaniego and photographic images for an inspir-
ing anthology of spiritual poetry. It is a worthy addition to any spiritual library collection. Beautifully designed and
bound, it makes for good reflective reading and is a meaningful Christmas, Easter, and other special occasion gift to
friends and relatives. Retail price is P300.
Please email the author or the publisher at <inwordlessconverse@gmail.com> for further inquiries or to place an order,

Dear Fellow Alumni, Iluminada invites you, not only to
join her to the depths of her being,
All of us, in our own ways, are en- but hopefully to be guided to your
As published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer
thusiastically preparing for our
December 30, 2012 own depths where you will find
Alma Mater’s Centennial. Him, Who IS there but is some-
Mother and daughter Cynthia Cordero Sarte of Our classmate, Iluminada “Lou” times either ignored or not per-
HS Class’75 and Cyrene Thistle Sarte of SHS Samaniego, always considered her ceived in the hustle-bustle of our
GS’97 both liked the commemorative Swatch Alma Mater as her real second fast-paced lives.
watch designed for The College of the Holy home, a place in which she sought Though these poems started out as
Spirit’s Centennial Celebration in 2013, and they solace and refuge, especially in her a personal expression of Ilu-
readily posed for this pictorial to excite other moments of deep pain as she was minada’s innermost thoughts and
alumnae to wear it during the whole-year cele- growing up. As such, she has opted feelings, one can read deeply into
bration. to introduce for the benefit of
her lines and note the universality
CHSM a unique and novel gift: that of the human condition and varied
The Swatch
of her private thoughts and reflec- emotions leaping out of the verses.
design in-
tions in a sublime literary language:
corporates
poetry. As a true daughter of the It is in this vein that we – together
the Centen-
school, she found the upcoming with those who have endorsed the
nial logo
Centennial year a fitting occasion to book (Sr. Eden Panganiban, S.Sp.S.
which fol-
present her anthology of spiritual and Dr. Felina Co Young) – offer to
lows the
poetry. the CHS alumni Iluminada’s rich
celebration
anthology as a worthy addition to
theme Spirit In Wordless Converse – Love Has any spiritual library collection.
Ablaze 2013! Better Stories to Tell Than Sor-
The flames symbolize the high spirits which will row is a pilgrimage in verse, span- Blessings of the Spirit,
welcome alumnae from all over the world as ning decades of angst, pain, sorrow,
Gloria Ocampo-Reyes
they converge in their alma mater’s campus on joy, lightheartedness, conflicts, re-
HS-64 Class Chairperson
Feb.2 and the Centennial Gala on Feb.3 which alizations, resolutions, quests, etc….
will be held at SMX Mall of Asia.


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