WE the Alumnae, OCT2016

CHSM has its 9th PRESIDENT
Investitures are part of a )me-honored
academic tradi)on. As in planning for any
event, the choice of a date is a major
considera)ons… Indeed, what day can be
more fi?ng for holding an inves)ture of a
school president than September 14, the
Feast of the Exalta)on of the Cross, which
commemorates the total surrender of Jesus
to death by crucifixion?
It was through His crucifixion that Jesus was
glorified and exalted, because He redeemed
humankind. I see the cross as the greatest
expression of God’s love for humanity.
This inves)ture is more than just a ceremony
to install me as the ninth president of this
school… is a celebra)on of the CHSM as an
ins)tu)on, of the eight presidents who served
before me… of contribu)ons of all the other
members of our academic community.
Educa)on is essen)ally an instrument for the
search of truth and the genera)on of new
knowledge. The vital task of schools is to
enable their students to discover the truth.
Bishop Olmsted’s ideal, however, does not
simply describe the essence of a CHS
educa)on. It defines the raison d’etre of the
Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit. I invite you
to celebrate as well the presence of the Holy
Spirit Sisters, par)cularly the Sisters’ Commu-
nity in CHSM, who have demonstrated their
resilience in transcending the period that was
characterized by a crisis of truth as they
endeavored to fulfill their mission borne out
of love.
TRUTH IN MISSION: TEACHING, RESEARCH
AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, the
fundamental func)ons of a Catholic
educa)onal ins)tu)on
Veritas in
Caritate.
“The Truth
who is
Christ died
out of
Love.”
Excerpts from Dr. Jesusa Marco’s message
at her InvesMture as CHSM’s President
Research. Knowledge in itself is dynamic and
vibrant, but only to the extent that we allow it to
be. Research opens doors to possibili)es, and is
capable of defying the impossible. This potent
tool can enrich the teaching and learning
experiences of our faculty and students.
Community Service. Teaching-learning and the
research exercise should feed into community
service. A school can never exist in isola)on from
the larger community.
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Contents:

1  Inves)ture
2 Message from Pres.
3  CHSAF Ac)vi)es
4  Bingo
5 Scholars
7 Jubilarians
8 Feature
10  Lifestyle – Gi^s
11  Lifestyle - Travel
14 Teach
18  Nostalgia
20 CHSNAF Book
21 Alum Social News
23  Our E-mail
Connec)on
Teaching. As an educa)onal ins)tu)on, we are expected to create learning
communi)es. From this perspec)ve, I would like to challenge our faculty to
passionately engage our students in teaching-learning processes that will bring
out the best in them.

Message
from the President
Greetings! I am honored to serve
in the Alumni Board and I am grateful
that you have given us the support
and coopera)on to help us achieve
our goals. Primary among these goals
is to unite the alumni and support the
Holy Spirit Alumnae Management
Corpora)on (HSAMC) in areas that can
help revive CHSM. Since the start of
their term in May 2016 the HSAMC
has been working hard to create new
areas in curriculum, relevant and
meaningful to the demands of the
)me. They have restored, improved
and beau)fied the campus, upgraded
the facili)es as well as developed and
inspired the administra)ve staff and
teachers with their enthusiasm and
hard work. CHSAF celebrates these
achievements and supports the
HSAMC.
CHSAF now endeavors to raise public
awareness of CHSM, to grow its
membership base, to ini)ate and
develop fundraising opportuni)es and
to promote exci)ng ac)vi)es and
events where all alumnae could bond
and par)cipate.
Everyone is enjoined to take ac)ve
part in projects and events to help
raise funds and support the
development plans of HSAMC. With
the implementa)on of the K-12
program CHSM faces challenges
where its sustainability will greatly
depend on the alumnae support.
Let us all help in reviving CHSM by
marke)ng CHSM, dona)ng to the
scholarship funds, invi)ng a qualified
personnel to apply to CHSM, and
volunteering our talents to mentor
and teach at CHSM.
Suppor)ng CHSAF guarantees
con)nued success for our students
and for CHSM. CHSAF wants to reach
out and connect with you no mafer
where you are.
Visit us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/
CHSAlumniFounda)on/ for news on
future alumnae ac)vi)es.

Daisy Villasis-Montesa
President, CHSAF Board of Trustees
FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD FROM THE ALUMNAE BOARD
Let us work together,
complement each other’s
strengths, capitalize on what we
are good at, and be open to that
constant force called “change”.
We need to make CHSM
relevant to contemporary Mmes.
I may have my hands on the
steering wheel, but I need each
and every member in this
community, to co-navigate with
me and be vigilant with respect to
the slightest of challenge that we
may meet along our journey. As an
educa)onal ins)tu)on, we are
tasked to pursue the truth in all
aspects. Today, I commit myself to
lead you in this noble task.
I am humbled and privileged for the
grace of stewardship. As your
servant-leader, I reaffirm my pledge
to be faithful to the pursuit of truth
and to serve the truth in love.
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THE IMPERATIVES IN THIS
CRITICAL TIME
I n i t s 1 0 3 y e a r s , t h e
congrega)on’s mission has been
the compass that kept the CHS
schools on course. I am prefy
sure that my predecessors would
agree with me that even with a
well-defined mission, the
naviga)on can be riddled with
difficul)es.
With the transi)on to a total lay
management, CHSM is facing a
cri)cal )me and stage when our
decisions, responses, and ac)ons
may well define how we are
recrea)ng its future.
It is true that the challenges
are… daun)ng to ignore. But
they are
NOT INSURMOUNTABLE.
TOGETHER WE CAN HURDLE
them.
In the past year, I spent much of
my )me consul)ng, listening to,
and collabora)ng with the
different sectors, and taking
ac)on on various mafers and
concerns. What I realized in the
process is that in governance,
there are NO lifle or pefy
mafers; EVERYTHING and
EVERYONE MATTERS in this task
of leading an ins)tu)on.
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1. Honorary Alumae
If you are a grade school graduate or if you
had studied at CHS/HGC for a minimum of
two (2) years in grade school, in high school,
or in college, and were of good moral and
academic standing, you can apply for
Honorary Alumna Membership. Contact the
CHSAF secretariat at telephone 02735-5986 or
chsafsecretariat2@yahoo.com to provide the
following informa)on.
1. Grade School Class: _____
2. Period of afendance: Write the
inclusive years:
GS ____ HS: ____ College: ____
3. Name
4. Birthday
5. Postal Address
6. Email Address:
7. Telephone #s:
Honorary Membership will be given aêr
afendance is verified.
2.  LifeMme Membership fee of P5,000 is
available star)ng February 2017
3.  Regular Annual Membership fee of P500
is s)ll available.
CHSAF BULLETIN
TEAM BUILDING
BOARD MEETING
November 5, 2016 Tagaytay
Imelda Santos and Natalia
(Tellie) Francisco to host,
organize & sponsor a day
of bonding.

CHRISTMAS
PARTY with the NUNS
December 3, 2016
Poinsettia, QC
Volunteers are welcome,
contact Teresa, Amy or
Daisy for details.
2017
HOMECOMING
February 5, 2017
Jubilarians have started
preparing their programs.
College jubilarians, be
involved! Contact
Corazon M. Akol

MEET
WITH THE SCHOLARS
To be announced
CHSAF BOARD ACTIVITIES
O c t o b e r through F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7
BINGO
November 12, 2016
REQUIEM MASS
October 1, 2016
MEETING
with CLASS
REPRESENTATIVES
September 24, 2016
to inform them of:
a) Status of CHSM
b) AMC achievements from
May to September 2016,
ongoing ac)vi)es and
future plans
c) CHSAF ac)vi)es and
fund raisers
d) Homecoming plans
e) Calendared ac)vi)es
f) Nomina)ons to the
CHSAF Board

To Promote:
alumnae involvement
raise scholarship funds
support HSAMC programs
FROM THE ALUMNAE BOARD
ITEMS
ON SALE
While Supplies Last
Amorsolo Centennial Plate
Coffee Table Book
Swatch Watch
Contact Imelda Santos
for details
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GOLF
TOURNAMENT
January 16, 2017
Santa Elena or Wack-Wack
Calling players, volunteers,
sponsors. All are welcome.
Contact Rosemarie (Baby)
Lim or Tellie Francisco

WE, the Alumnae
Editorial Board
Remedios S. Dizon Imelda Lopez-Santos
HS-63 HS-69
Ma. Edwina S. Meily Teresa G. Soliman
HS-79/BSBio-83 BSC-72
Ma. Corazon B. Parco Sr. Eden Panganiban
AB-63/BSE-64 AB/BSE-71, Moderator
Jeseryl Pe)lo, Assistant

Email address:
we.thealumnae@gmail.com

FAMILY BONDING
November 12, 2016 9am to 4pm 5
CASH PRIZES
GAME CASH PRIZE
1 P5,000
2 P5,000
3 P5,000
4 P5,000
5 P10,000
6 P10,000
7 P10,000
8 P20,000
9 P30,000
10 P50,000
Total
Prizes
P150,000
Tickets have been assigned to Class Representatives so
please do your share for your class.
One booklet with 10 tickets will let you play these 10
games with their corresponding cash prizes. One
booklet costs P1,000. There will be numerous raffle
prizes in between games.
There will be food booths for lunch & drinks.
COME JOIN THE FUN
B. by Check: Make payable to
CHS Alumnae FoundaMon, Inc.
Send the check to: CHS Alumnae
Founda)on Inc. 163 E. Mendiola,
San Miguel, Manila 1005.

Thank you for your generosity
and kindness. May you be
rewarded with more blessings.
Hope to see you all …

Daisy Villasis-Montesa HS-68/
BSChem 73
CHSAF President 2016-2017

Cordial greeMngs to all alumnae!

This Bingo Family Bonding event promises to be an exci)ng day open to all.
Everyone is enjoined to take ac)ve part in fund raising projects to help
subsidize the students and support the development plans of HSAMC. As
you all know, with the implementa)on of the K-12 program, CHSM faces
challenges where its sustainability will greatly depend on your support.
Please help sell )ckets to your batch
mates, friends and families, thus
suppor)ng this project. If you can not
come, allow us to let someone
(scholars or parents) play for you.
Bingo )cket payments can be made:
A. by Direct deposit
1. Deposit payments to BPI
Account name: CHS
ALUMNAE FOUNDATION, INC.
Account no. 2261-0003-37.
2. Scan deposit slip, add your
name, and email to
chsafsecretariat2@yahoo.com
3. CHSAF will acknowledge your
payment.
Rent a booth
We are delighted to invite
vendors to par)cipate in the
fes)vi)es by ren)ng booths to
sell food items, products and
services. Booths may be
rented for a minimal fee.
For detailed informa)on on
the booth rental guidelines,
please contact Ms. Cora Parco
or Ms. Jeseryl Pe)lo at the
CHSAF oﬃce (tel. no. 735-5986
or 0927-271-9325) on or
before October 29, 2016. You
may also email us at
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CHSAF Meets with the Scholars
In the aêrnoon of Saturday, July 9, 2016
college and high school scholars gathered with
their parents for a mee)ng with the CHSAF board
members and the signing of the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) for 2016-2017. The CHSAF
board members present were Daisy V. Montesa
HS-68/BS Chem-73, Mildred D. Romero BSC-81,
Ma. Luz Gabriel HS-72/BSC-76, and Rosemarie M.
Lim HS-74.
The mee)ng started with the self introduc)on
of the board members. The audience was
impressed by the persuasive mo)va)on given by
Rosemarie to develop their talents to become
successful entrepreneurs. Then Mildred
presented and explained the MOA and
emphasized the clauses newly added to the MOA.
The following addi)onal clauses ask the scholars to:
1.  consider to make herself/himself available to work for
CHSM or CHSAF for at least one year from gradua)on,
2.  be morally bound to enroll in CHSM college
department if the courses of their choice are available,
3.  promote CHSM and endeavor to recruit students, and
4.  support CHSAF and ac)vely par)cipate in all its
ac)vi)es.
The session was followed by comments from the students
and parents who expressed their gra)tude for their
scholarships. CHSAF wishes to convey their gra)tude to all
their sponsors. Parents offered their help whenever CHSAF
needs a helping hand. Aêr the session was a short break
when everybody moved to the hall under the chapel for
snacks.
The session centered on Proper CommunicaMon as an
important tool to understand and be understood by
parents, friends and peers. There is always a proper
way to communicate, in speech and in body language.
Also central to proper communica)on is giving respect
and se?ng of boundaries.
Part of the )me was spent on ‘role-playing’ which
gave the students prac)cal applica)on of what they
had just learned. The JeriCHS will con)nue to give
relevant spiritual and career-enhancing talks with the
inten)on of preparing the scholars for their
compe))ve careers aêr school.
Aêr the snacks, the scholars returned
for another kind of session - the first
of the JeriCHS-sponsored seminars for
the school year, the Talakayan
The session was conducted by Nilda
Tempongco, a JeriCHS from St.
Theresa’s College of Cebu. The other
”nasa-bayan” JeriCHS who made the
session possible were Tita M. Sicat,
Cynthia L. Picazo, Yola M. Albano,
Rebecca S. Sacdalan and Tita Dizon.
Talakayan
with the JeriCHS

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Right aêr gradua)on, every student is busy looking
for a school which they think would nurture and give
them the appropriate knowledge that they need in
prepara)on for their future endeavors.
As I was searching for the best school for me, fate gave
me the chance to know the College of the Holy Spirit
Manila. Concerned people said that I should take the
opportunity to study there but I had hesita)ons. I
didn’t think that my parents could afford to send me
to CHSM, a private school. But God is so kind.
Despite the number of schools who offered me
scholarships and other privileges, I chose CHSM and
have never regrefed that decision. The College of the
Holy Spirit Alumni Founda)on granted me a
scholarship which covered full payment of my tui)on
By : Ma. Jona Rose Subido Valbuena
CHSM Scholar Grade 10, CHS HS-69 Scholar
Jona and her mother with HS-69
Representative, Ms. Luz Cotoco
GOD is so kind…
and miscellaneous fees. I wouldn’t have been able
to study in this good school otherwise. It was a
relief for my family that I could study in a private
school without giving them too much burden. They
saw how I became more intrinsically developed.
My scholarship never limits me to do and
experience all the things that other students could
experience too. I am very thankful and will not
forget all the people who helped me achieve
something invaluable.
The scholarship granted to me provides me quality
educa)on, and at the same )me, gives me
opportuni)es to know more about myself. But I
will be more thankful to the persons behind my
successful ingress in this school.
Located at the Mother Josepha Building ( formerly high school building ) of
the CHSM is an original artwork called “Jesus with Children.” The Maestro,
Fernando Amorsolo, created the stained glass design in 1931 for the school he
entrusted his daughters to study.
A limited number of plates were made in commemora)on of the CHSM Centennial. The few
remaining plates are now available at a discounted price while supply lasts. Price is
P1,000.00 each plus shipping and handling. The plate is 10.5 “ x 10.5” in size and comes
with a Cer)ficate of Authen)city.
“JESUS with CHILDREN” By Fernando Amorsolo

Save on shipping cost by ge?ng your plates from the CHSAF office.
Contact Ms. Cora Parco at 735-5986 or 0927-271-9325.
If you prefer to have your plate sent by courier service,
1)  make your deposit of P1,265 per plate to CHS Alumnae
FoundaMon Inc. BPI Account No. 2261000337.
2)  Scan or take a photo of your deposit slip, include your
name and delivery address, and
3)  email to chsafsecretariat2@yahoo.com so payment will
be acknowledged and shipment scheduled.

For further details please text Mel Santos at 0917-842-4444

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FEATURE : S C H O L A R
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The mee)ng was afended by members of the
Golden Jubilarians – HS-67 and Co-Jubilarians – HS-57,
-62, -72, -77, -82 and College-67; and representa)ves
of the VPF Produc)on Staff.
The Golden Jubilarians have decided on the theme of
“Keeping the Spirit Alive”, which will then be the basis
for the themes of the other jubilarians. The HS-62
theme is “Happy Travelers”, which means that age
does not prevent them from doing the things they
want to pursue. The HS-72 theme is “Many Paths, One
Spirit”, where despite the different career paths they
have taken, they s)ll have their common values intact.
They will be doing a mash-up of songs. The HS-82
theme is “Red Hot Corals”, where they will make use
of a pep squad to do a cheer dance.
The director explained that there will be a 30 second
to one minute introduc)on of each batch before their
presenta)on. There will be an accompanying video
and voice over. The batch presenta)ons will not be in
chronological order but will be in a manner where
there is a smooth flow from one theme to the other.
Jan 28, 2017 is the stage rehearsal to be done at the
CHS auditorium. February 4, 2017 will be the final
general technical dress rehearsal. Both dates will be
whole day affairs.
The lunch for the jubilarians will be held at the gym. The
tables for 10 persons will be colour coded according to the
colours of the jubilarians to avoid confusion. The jubilarians
are also encouraged to give the number of people who will
get lunch )ckets. So far HS-62 will have 30 people for lunch.
Some jubilarians who a<ended the mee-ng
were, L to R: Luz (Dolly) Gabriel HS-72/
BSC-76, Juliet Tagle-Mar-nez HS-57, Linda
D.-del Rosario HS-57, Teresita (Tess) Monroy-
Lee HS-67, Victoria (Marivic) Eustaquio-
Anonuevo HS-67, Marilen Villanueva-
Pimentel HS-67, Rorit Alino-Villaceran HS-67/
BSC-71, and Isabelita (Ningning) Layug-de
Ocampo BSFN-67.
Jubilarians’ Meeting By Susan de los Reyes HS-67
Some jubilarians who a<ended the mee-ng were, seated L to R:
Sue delos Reyes HS-67, Socorro Sagun HS-67, Viqui Torres del
Rosario HS-77, Cherrie Mendoza HS-82, Marienne Pimentel, host,
HS-67, and Mimi Ramirez de Arellano HS-62.
Standing L to R: Aida Madrono, Aleth Mirasol, Rorit Villaceran (all
HS-67), Linda del Rosario, and Niza Vergel de Dios HS-57

.
Stay in touch with your Class
Reps for further details.
See you all on Feb. 5, 2017 for a
day of fun, good food and of
course the priceless moments
shared with friends and family!
The SPIRIT LIVES ON !
J U B I L A R I A N S
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Fifteen members of Class HS-65
have marched ahead to heaven.
Classmates dedicated Saturday July
2nd as a day to recall fond memories
of them. The day started with a Mass
at the chapel, followed by merienda
and a program. It was a memorable
day ﬁlled with nostalgia, and the
realization that what immortalizes us
are the good memories we leave
behind!
Front Row L-R: Joy Sabado-Mamon,
Francisca Viado, Elena Palenzuela-
Mier, Fr. Maximillian Mapilisan OSB,
Rosalou Soriano-Lamson, Amelia
Viado-Santos, Cecilia Lugay-Bahrami,
Inday Jopson-Espadero and Vicky
Alino-Camarillo
2nd Row L-R: Lulu Maceda-de los
Santos, Josen Bacareza-Fernandez,
Luz Ibarra-Jimenez, Patty Antiporda-
Martin, and Butching Yoingco-
Manuel.
Le^ top to bo<om:
Ma. Lourdes Fule-
Tagayun
Amelia Mariano-
Amoranto
Angelita Ty-Brabante
Elvira Conde-Young
Amelia Luciano
Right top to bo<om
Elenita Rodriguez-
Fajardo
Rebecca Recio-Santos
Ace Bello-Buckmaster
Teresita Tinio
Milagros Morales
Flordeliza Jose
Hilda Ong-Balagatas
Teresita Ventura-
Avellana
Milagros Clemeno-
Regalado
Marietta Ferriols
Last Row L-R: Vicki Jugo-Litiatco, Ening
Arce-Lopez, Carina Querubin-Latosa,
Tessie Centeno-Mejillano, Olive
Villacorta-Sales, Connie Abeleda-
Beltran, Nitz Tecson-Pilares, Tiks
Carrillo-Gillego. Not in the picture is
Rosario Paje-Rivera who joined the
group later.
Relatives of some of the deceased
classmates joined the celebration:
siblings of Marietta Ferriols; Dr.
Ambrosio Brabante, husband of
Angelita Ty; Bats Avellana, husband of
Tetch Ventura; and Jun Regalado,
husband of Myles Clemeno.
We then took the occasion to give our
initial donation of P30K for the tuition
of our new scholar, Jeanne Nicole. The
next P30K will be given in October.
Our scholar is now in Grade 9 (3rd year
high school.) Because of the K-12
program, we are committed to sustain
her until she graduates Grade 12.
Remembering Those Who went Ahead
FEATURE: A L U M N A E
By Rosalou Soriano-Lamson HS-65
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“Lady with Bouquet of
Flowers” 24 in x 36 in
acrylic on canvas

“Girl Dancing with
Mother” 24 in x 36 in
acrylic on canvas
* First quoted in “ERBU:
Keeping it Simple” by
Vivian Zalvidea Araullo
for FILIPINAS, March
2003, magazine pub-
lished in California, USA.
Blooms in pinks, yellows and blues
burs)ng out of a mustard vase...white cat
curled up sleeping on a leopard-print
pillow...mother dancing with daughter
who is holding a small bouquet…
“ERBU in the Gallery by the Garden,” a
solo exhibit that ran the whole month of
September 2016 in Maka) City, featured
new rendi)ons of life themes, which Eve
Red Buhay (the ar)st ERBU) has said,
“derives inspira)on from raw life,
emo)ons, passions, sensi)vity and
mundane living.”*
talent and CHS educa)on, Eve would later earn a college degree
in Fine Arts at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila.
ERBU broke out of her fragile shell into the art world 20-some
years ago, a woman nimbly juggling home and child caring, then
becoming a widow and mother of two young women - one s)ll a
college student then and another just star)ng out in her career.
Before this “ERBU in the Gallery by the Garden” exhibit, this
Filipina ar)st had mounted 15 solo exhibits that had shufled her
back and forth from her first one in 1999 at the Filipino-American
Historical Society of Chicago Museum, USA, back to Metro
Manila galleries of Ayala Museum (2000), and Le Souffle
Restaurant Gallery (2003 and 2004), to the United Na)ons
headquarters in New York for Philippines Week (2009).
About the writer: Veronica Fenix (also HS-72) is a middle child of eight
sisters and a brother. Her career -me was spent mostly in designing and
managing community development and environmental advocacy
projects for non-profits. She now does freelance work as a workshop
facilitator, writer and grandmother.
Back home again, her 2015 exhibit at the Globe
Tower in Bonifacio Global City, dubbed “Some-
Are-Stories,” was special to this ar)st because it
featured a trilogy of crea)ve works: acrylic
pain)ngs by ERBU, mixed media pain)ngs by her
daughter, Eve Javier and photographs by
daughter JillAnn with husband, Dominic Paras.
A set of ERBU’s earlier “mother and daughter”
pain)ngs now find a permanent niche in the
Oklahoma City colonial-style house of classmate
Marcy Lazaro Tolen)no (HS- 72). Marcy, herself a
collector of fine cra^ work, enthused, “The adage
'less is more' definitely applies to the art of ERBU.
Her lines are simple and unclufered but the
emo)ons they evoke are serenely powerful. I can
almost hear mothers' hearts as they pensively
look down as if in prayerful reflec)on. I can hear
the joyful, delighted laughter as Mother sways
Daughter in a dance. ERBU's art is a feast for my
soul, a salve for my senses.”
The calling to paint was always simmering in
her sinews being a middle child of a close-knit
family of five ar)s)c Buhay siblings. The two girls
are Eve, HS-72 and older sister Winnie, HS-69. In
this school, Eve claims, “she developed the
discipline only German nuns could incalcate…and
learned the difference between being educated
and being cultured.” Armed with her God-given
ERBU, aêr the ini)al ar)st’s struggling years, was
ready to dance with life again and extend herself
through her art to others.
She did a set of cup pain)ngs for small gi^ cards
that became a fund-raiser for CRIBS – a home for
orphaned and abandoned infants. At a mini high
school reunion, she sold small pain)ngs of cups,
cakes, fruits and other everyday things to raise
funds for a former classmate who needed a
fortune for con)nuing cancer treatment. And as a
personal gree)ng, she never failed to send her
friends luscious virtual cakes on their birthdays.
ERBU through her personal )me, has emerged
and embraced her life. As a Filipina ar)st, she is
passionately extending to other women, this life of
mourning and mothering, gathering and giving,
dreaming and dancing, in a bouquet of pinks and
blues and yellows burs)ng onto white canvas from
her vibrant crea)ve hand.
Eve Red Buhay: Embracing Life in Her Art
by Veronica Fenix Villavicencio (CHS HS72)
FEATURE: A L U M N A E
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LIFESTYLE
GIFTS OF GOOD TASTE
Frieda Colet Lim, HS Class 1969
Filipino Christmas will soon be here and the excitement for the season increases as we enter the
‘ber’ months. Though it’s a holiday celebrated in all corners of the world, some traditions are
uniquely Filipino. The Simbang Gabi, the Noche Buena, Kris Kringle, and of course the ever so
long Christmas gift list!
While this may seem daunting, it has been part of the hospitable generous heart of the Filipinos.
Edible gifts are always a favorite. Everyone appreciates a homemade gift that can simply be
prepared and eaten. Whether it is store bought or thoughtfully prepared by you, one can’t go
wrong with them. They are perfect for everything from hostess gifts, to gift for the in laws, to gifts
for your best friends. With some creativity and care, any present can be made a beautiful offering
using inexpensive materials.

My homemade bottled Pomodoro Sauce is a very convenient gift I give to a friend’s birthday, my
dinner host, or a family for Christmas. You can also do this with store bought bottled goodies for
convenience. I simply cover the cap with a wrapping paper or a printed paper napkin tied with a
red string. I print out the label and sketched a red tomato for color. Sometimes, I add a recipe
on the many ways to use the sauce.
My homemade bofled Pomodoro Sauce is a very
convenient gi^ I give to a friend’s birthday, my
dinner host, or a family for Christmas. You can also
do this with store bought bofled goodies for
convenience. I simply cover the cap with a
wrapping paper or a printed paper napkin )ed with
a red string. I print out the label with a sketched
red tomato for color. Some)mes, I add a recipe on
the many ways to use the sauce.
Brown Paper Packages )ed up with string! This is one of the biggest wrapping trends of recent years. I wrap most
of my gi^s in brown paper and choose a different way to decorate them every )me. I wrap a Dried Bacalao gi^ in
brown paper with a sketch of a fish, then )e it with simple red string. I also like using white paper for food gi^s
and then finishing it off with cellophane. Fresh twigs of oregano from the garden serve as trim together with my
stamped gi^ card. The possibili)es for prefying up a brown or white paper package are nearly endless.
Brown Paper Packages tied up with string! This is one of the biggest wrapping trends of recent
years. I wrap most of my gifts in brown paper and choose a different way to decorate them every
time. I wrapped a Dried Bacalao gift in the brown paper with a sketch of a fish then tied it with
simple red string. I also like using white paper for food and then finishing it off with cellophane.
The fresh twigs of oregano from the garden serves as my trim and my stamped gift card. The
possibilities for prettying up a brown or white paper package are nearly endless.
wn Paper Packages tied up with string! This is one of the biggest wrapping trends of recent
s. I wrap most of my gifts in brown paper and choose a different way to decorate them every
. I wrapped a Dried Bacalao gift in the brown paper with a sketch of a fish then tied it with
ple red string. I also like using white paper for food and then finishing it off with cellophane.
fresh twigs of oregano from the garden serves as my trim and my stamped gift card. The
sibilities for prettying up a brown or white paper package are nearly endless.
can bottle your Cheese Pimiento Spread and give it with toasts in some interesting shapes.
e your favorite Banana Cake and give it with the baking pan that your friend can keep.
not much money and very little time, you can whip up edible gifts guaranteed to wow.
ether it’s home made or store bought, edible food all dressed up in pretty packaging are
ain to fill hearts (and stomachs) with cheer. I hope these simple ideas will serve as a
ngboard for your creative Gifts of Good Taste this Christmas.
For more food inspirations, check out www.facebook.com/cookingwithfrieda/
You can bofle your Cheese Pimiento Spread and give it with toasts in some interes)ng shapes. Bake your favorite
Banana Cake and give it with the baking pan that your friend can keep.

For not much money and very lifle )me, you can whip up edible gi^s guaranteed to wow. Whether it’s home
made or store bought, edible food all dressed up in prefy packaging are certain to fill hearts (and stomachs) with
cheer. I hope these simple ideas will serve as a springboard for your crea)ve Gi^s of Good Taste this Christmas.

For more food inspira-ons, check out www.facebook.com/cookingwithfrieda/
Lifestyle
Filipino Christmas will soon be here and the excitement for the season increases as we enter the ‘ber’
months. Though it’s a holiday celebrated in all corners of the world, some tradi)ons are uniquely Filipino.
The Simbang Gabi, the Noche Buena, Kris Kringle, and of course the ever so long Christmas gi^ list!

While this may seem daun)ng, it has been part of the hospitable generous heart of the Filipinos. Edible gi^s
are always a favorite. Everyone appreciates a, homemade gi^ that can simply be prepared and eaten.
Whether it is store bought or though{ully prepared by you, one can’t go wrong with them. They are perfect
for everything from hostess gi^s, to gi^s for the in-laws, to gi^s for your best friends. With some crea)vity
and care, any present can be made a beau)ful offering using inexpensive materials.
by Frieda Colet-Lim HS-69
GIFT GIVING IS AN ART
LIFESTYLE: G I F T G I V I N G
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TRAVEL
Typhoon Yolanda – considered among the
world’s strongest typhoons, hit Tacloban, Leyte in
November 2013. Yolanda’s fury resulted in a great
number of casual)es, missing locals, massive
destruc)on of proper)es, total power outage, etc.
That same week, I was tasked by PAL to take
delivery of a brand new A321 aircra^, fresh from
the Airbus manufacturing facility at Finkenwerder,
Hamburg, Germany. I started my trip to Hamburg
from Manila onboard KLM with stops in Taipei and
Amsterdam.
TV monitors in airport hallways and pre-departure
areas showed the Tacloban situa)on and the
extent of the disaster. Requests for dona)ons
were broadcast round-the-clock. The whole world
was focused on Tacloban.
On my first day in Hamburg, the PAL head office
sent instruc)ons to assist 10 German volunteer
medics with loads of medical supplies and relief
goods. Addi)onally, Airbus asked permission to
load boxes of dry goods in the cabin overhead bins
since the aircra^’s cargo compartment was full of
medical supplies & equipment.
And so it was arranged. The usual 10-man aircra^
delivery ferry flight team was doubled with the
inclusion of the 10 German medics. The group from
Humedica Interna)onale was headed by Wolfgang
Gross, the tall white bearded Execu)ve Director. They
would be met in Manila by representa)ves from the
German embassy prior to their onward flight to
Tacloban to conduct a much needed medical mission.
Epilogue: A few days aêr arrival, the German
Embassy asked PAL’s assistance to accommodate
Wolfgang Gross’s flight out of Tacloban and back to
Manila and that the German Embassy will take care of
Mr. Gross’s onward flight to Munich, Germany.
The reason: Mr. Wolfgang Gross was scheduled to
receive Germany’s Presiden)al Award.
The PAL A321 ferry flight of November 2013 had a VIP
onboard and it was a privilege to have been on that
same flight.
I have joined many aircra^ delivery ferry flights but
this ferry flight of November 2013 was very even{ul
and very fulfilling for me, having had the chance to
somehow be a part of the humanitarian mission that
was sent off from Germany to Tacloban.
Behind the Scene of Typhoon Yolanda
By Ma. Luz (Dolly) Gabriel HS-72/BSC-76
Presently working at Philippine Airlines, Inc.
As Manager – Corporate Finance/Aircraft Lease
Administration
Look at the Legacy: The HGC/CHSM Over the Years

“A milestone is not achieved by the mere passing of )me. It is found in the events, the
memories, and the lessons throughout the years. From its beginnings as Holy Ghost
College to its current name, College of the Holy Spirit Manila has produced its share of
all three. Here is a brief and chronological story of a school-retold by the many stories
that defined not only the educa)onal landscape, but society as well.”

Now available at 2000 pesos (mailing charges not included).
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Our special thanks to Evelyn Garcia-Dator HS-71 for her tremendous efforts and
sacrifices in pu?ng together all the stories into this memorable publica)on.
Published in commemora)on of the Centennial celebra)ons.
College of the Holy Spirit Manila
100 Y E A R S (1913- 2013)
Spirit Ablaze
Coffee Table Book
LIFESTYLE : T R A V E L
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TRAVEL
Aircraft Acquisition
Aircraft Delivery
(fresh from an aircra^ manufacturer facility)

The assembly of a (jet) aircra^ usually takes about
four (4) months. The airline sends an aircra^ engineer
a month before the aircra^ is fully assembled. This
phase is called Flight Assembly Line (FAL). The
engineer ensures that the aircra^ conforms to all
technical specifica)ons and reviews all technical and
quality documents and ensures its completeness.
A week before the aircra^ transfer of )tle, the airline
sends a management pilot or a chief pilot to perform
acceptance test flight. This is done in coordina)on
with the aircra^ manufacturer's test pilot. During the
acceptance test flight, sta)c checks are performed as
well as valida)ng func)onality of the aircra^ systems.
An acceptance test flight dura)on is about four (4)
hours and the pilots follow a test flight profile. If there
are discrepancies, these are called test flight remarks.
These flight remarks are, of course, to be corrected
and rec)fied prior to aircra^ acceptance.
Also during that week, a representa)ve from Civil
Avia)on Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is sent
onsite to observe the whole acceptance and delivery
process in line with the CAAP's issuance of the
Cer)ficate of Airworthiness and Cer)ficate of
Registra)on.
Once an aircra^ is declared airworthy and technically
acceptable, transfer of )tle occurs and the aircra^ is
turned over to the purchaser/operator.
The aircra^ delivery ferry flight team usually consists
of the following: Pilot and First Officer (depends on
the rou)ng if needed addi)onal set/s), Technical
Representa)ve, Maintenance and Avionics Mechanic,
Commercial/Legal Representa)ve, and CAAP
Representa)ve.
In the airline industry, determining which
aircra^ type and the choice of aircra^
manufacturer are two essen)al factors for an
airline to achieve opera)onal targets and
profitability.

1.  Domes)c/Interna)onal Routes - des)na)ons
to fly including airport/runway capability
2. Market Outlook - travel growth in the region
3. Aircra^ configura)on and load capability
including in-flight service
4. Aircra^ fuel efficiency and conserva)on
5. Aircra^ environment friendly - noise and air
pollu)on, at a minimum
6. Maintenance costs
7. Spare parts commonality and availability
8. Over-all safety performance and technology

We have global aircra^ manufacturers like Boeing
and Airbus for the jets and Bombardier, Embraer,
ATR France for the light and turbo propeller
aircra^. Choice of the aircra^ manufacturer
depends on the fleet determined by an airline,
including cost factor and reliability.
In choosing an aircra^, considered are the following:
By Ma. Luz (Dolly) Gabriel
HS-72/BSC-76
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TRAVEL
Taking advantage of my being associated with an Iata
member travel agency, my HS-62 classmates decided four
years ago to go interna)onal aêr our many domes)c trips.
The logical choice was Hong Kong for our first des)na)on.
An excited group of 26 women arrived in Hongkong,
although busy watching news on the typhoon in Manila. By
the next day, everyone was out for some shopping, touring
and ‘KODAKAN GALORE’ which has become an integral part
of all succeeding tours.

On our second trip, 10 of us traveled to Bangkok in
September 2014. We visited famous sights like temples and
landmarks. Since only a few joined this trip, managing the
group would have been easier than the first trip. On the
contrary, one of us went missing during a shopping trip but
was luckily found by our guide. While the rest of us were
fran)cally looking for her, she was wai)ng for the rest of
the group at another McDonald site.
In November 2015, 16 of us went to Hanoi, Vietnam. In our
i)nerary was a day cruise in Halong Bay – a tour unlike any
we have had. Despite our age, we managed to go inside the
Thien Cu cave – made famous by a unique system of
stalac)tes and stalagmites. We also visited the famous
landmarks in Hanoi and it was “KODAKAN GALORE” again.
On our last day, while wai)ng for our transfer to the
airport, some decided on a last minute shopping trip.
Luckily, we managed to get to the airport in )me for our
return flight home.
In all our trips, we make certain we hold a private
bus at our disposal to ascertain that we have )me
for bonding and chit cha?ng. It seems shopping is
a highlight of every trip and we hardly miss a
shopping opportunity no mafer where we went.
Taiwan is our next stop and everybody is looking
forward to this and more future trips in the coming
years ahead. We pray that we will s)ll manage to
travel around together in the future.
TRAVEL LOVES COMPANY
By Natalia (Tellie) Francisco

Group photo in Hongkong, all wearing
our Centennial shirts. The shirts make it
easier to spot everybody when we are all
over the place.
..we make certain we
have )me for bonding
and chitcha?ng
In the Roman Catholic tradi)on, a
Holy Year, or Jubilee, is a great
religious event. It is a year of
forgiveness of sins and also the
punishment due to sin; it is a year of
reconcilia)on between adversaries, of
conversion and receiving the
Sacrament of Reconcilia)on, and
consequently of solidarity, hope,
jus)ce and commitment to serve God
with joy and in peace with our
brothers and sisters. A jubilee year is
above all, the year of Christ who
brings life and grace to humanity.
Jubilee Year
of Mercy
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WE TEACH
“Why do smart people enjoy saying they are bad at
math?” laments Petra Bonfert-Taylor, a professor of
engineering at Dartmouth College.
After seeing too many adults “passing on math
anxiety like a virus,” she has this to say: “We are
passing on the phobia for mathematics... as a
result, many have lost the ability to examine a
real-world problem, translate it into numbers,
solve the problem and interpret the solution.”
“What is required is perseverance, a willingness
to take risks and feeling safe to make mistakes.”
An aspiring senator, a congressman, a city
councilor, a Chinese housewife thrust into the helm of
a mul)million peso business when her husband/CEO
succumbed to a heart afack, medical students, nurses,
engineers, flight stewardesses, homemakers, young
entrepreneurs, IT managers, finance specialists, sales
execu)ves, a couturier, a seafarer, college students,
adolescents, and pre-teens. They compose the motley
batch of students I have had either in my English
Proficiency and Business Wri)ng workshops or in my
classes as a language facilitator of a personality
development center. Albeit from different
backgrounds, all have punctuated my years of teaching
with indelible remembrances.
A majority of these enrollees are degree holders. Some
did not finish high school because of a disadvantaged
past, but have since experienced a change in their
circumstance. They have similarly stood at the cusp of
a career change, a poli)cal challenge or a personal
discovery. In pursuit of individual objec)ves, they have
realized, too, that an improvement of communica)on
skills, in general, and a firmer grasp of English, in
par)cular, would work to their favor.
For over a decade, I have assisted my students through a
renewed study of the basic language skills of listening,
speaking, reading, and wri)ng. Grammar review,
vocabulary buildup, dialectal pronuncia)on, idioma)c
expression and other mechanics of English have been
major areas of concern. I have tried to effec)vely address
fossilized mistakes about the nify-grify subject-verb
agreement, verb tenses, and preposi)on use, among
others, vis-a-vis a language that not only has different
registers but which also con)nuously evolves. To say that
my objec)ve is purely pedan)c and that the task becomes
tedious at )mes is inaccurate.
What galvanizes me to pursue teaching even in my
re)rement? What has inspired me to follow in the
footsteps of Miss Flores and Miss Severino, beloved CHS
mentors who had ins)lled in me the love for words?
Simply put, it is the wonder and enjoyment in training.
Every interac)ve session rewards me with the opportunity
to progress from my students' reality, and them, to profit
from mine. Within the English bubble, we get to share
myriad experiences, mo)vate one another, and expand
our worlds beyond our years. All these we do in an
atmosphere of fun, realizing fully that each of our lives is
an intrinsically beau)ful story wai)ng to be wrifen.
Clarissa Virginia Cruz-Galera
HS-69 - Honorable MenMon
AB Journalism - University of the Philippines cum laude
Communica-on Consultant and English Proficiency Trainer/Teacher -
John Robert Powers English Learning Center
FEATURES : T E A C H
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WE 2
As I reflect on my life nowadays, I
feel grateful that God has given me the
gi^ and voca)on of teaching.
It’s almost unbelievable that I have
been teaching for more than 50 years
now. I started teaching in 1964 at the
College of the Holy Spirit, Tarlac where
I taught for nearly 30 years and later,
since 1989, I have been teaching at the
Our Lady of Peace College Seminary,
our diocesan seminary here in Tarlac.
I thank CHSM for giving me my degrees
AB-BSE in 1963 and 1964, major in
History and Biology, minor in English
and Mathema)cs. I also thank the Holy
Spirit for guiding and sustaining me all
these years in my teaching career.
I have taught various subjects but in
the seminary I have been teaching
English subjects. Teaching in the
seminary is volunteer work, which
means that we are not given
monetary compensa)on. Yet God
cannot be outdone in generosity. I
con)nually experience His Divine
Providence, bestowing on us many
benefits and favors. He provides for
all the needs of my family. It is also
heartwarming to know that I have
been part of the forma)on of many
priests in our diocese.
I thank God for this life)me work of
teaching. It is a great blessing and a
privilege. As I become a blessing to
others, I am also blessed.
Myrna Santiago-Urquico
AB-63/BSE-64
TEACH
Teaching with a Heart
Eden Orosa-Kelemen Ed.D
AB-63/BSE-64
If I am s)ll in the field of Educa)on while my
classmates and group mates from CHS have long
re)red, I owe it to my innate passion for teaching
and the people whose philosophies have formed me
– Dr. Isabel Hizon of CHS and Dr. Josefina Cortes of
the UP Graduate School, College of Educa)on. They
taught me commitment in my profession, genuine
interest and personal concern for my students.
I have handled Educa)on students whose socio-
economic status were extremes – the very affluent
and the marginalized sectors of society; the “Haves”
and the “Have nots”, so to say. Nevertheless, their
common denominator is they are lovable and their
desire to be TEACHERS!
Several years ago, aêr a long stay in an exclusive
private school and a university as dean or
administrator, the Lord led me to teach in the
undergraduate department of a state university.
The students are almost all scholars because of the
very low tui)on fees. I handled three Sophomore
classes taking Educa)on, Major in Elementary
Educa)on, General Science and Music Educa)on. I
taught them an interes)ng but dreaded subject –
Theories of Learning. The common method of
teaching in almost all the classes was the use of
powerpoint presenta)on in repor)ng. However,
due to the big popula)on of the University, it could
not provide all the classes with LCDs and therefore,
the students had to rent at a cost of P100 per hour.
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WE TEACH 3
Con-nued from previous page
I was not sensi)ve to this un)l the )me I required my
classes to watch a cultural show at P150 per )cket.
Some students said they would not be able join. To
show my disappointment, I said, “Class, come on, when
you go to Jollibee or Mc Do, you spend more than P150
and as teachers-to-be, you need this exposure.” In

Aêr the first semester, they were done with me.
Christmas was approaching . The Holy Spirit inspired me
to raise funds for the LCD. We would go caroling! The
idea was presented to the Music Educa)on Majors who
were full of excitement and enthusiasm. Their
ques)ons then were, “who do we carol, and where?” I
would organize everything, their only role would be to
prac)se and to deliver.
Lefers were sent to neighbors and friends in New
Manila, sta)ng the purpose of the caroling. They all
responded posi)vely. I was touched when one of them
asked for the price of the equipment. The following day
she gave me a check for half the amount of the LCD. I
am proud to say she is a CHS college alumna.
The caroling ended. An accoun)ng was done. The funds
raised exceeded our expecta)ons. They had P10K extra
which they decided would go to the future repairs of
the LCD and to their class funds. I suggested to rent out
the equipment to the other classes at 50% discount.

This experience became very meaningful:
a)  it enabled them to buy the LCD they needed
badly, no more financial worries when repor)ng,
b)  it taught them lessons which they would not learn
in the classroom
c)  the value of prac)ce, sacrifice and teamwork
d)  the discovery of the strengths and weaknesses of
each other and above all,
e)  it developed their self-confidence and raised their
self esteem realizing the power of their God-given
gi^ – MUSIC.
Up to now , these students s)ll get in touch with me to
invite me to their concerts or just to say hello.
Is teaching a mission?

Absolutely, and an APOSTOLATE !
The day of the caroling came. To my surprise, they gave
a mini concert in each house we went to. The choice of
the songs, the blending of voices, the volume…
they were AWESOME! Though only Sophomores, they
sounded like professionals! My friends suggested that
they hold a concert. I was overwhelmed with joy! I was
beaming with pride!
Teaching with a Heart
Eden Orosa-Kelemen
Continuation
unison, the class cried, “Mam, we don’t go to
Jollibee nor McDo. Our budget for our meal is only
P25; P20 for the ulam and P5 for the rice. P150 is a
big cut from our allowance!” I was stunned!
Later, I learned that majority of my students live in
slum areas, have 8-10 siblings, some parents are
jobless, sick or separated. The girls do laundry and
house work for some people while the boys did
janitorial work aêr class or worked as waiters to
earn their pamasahe and meal allowance for the
week. To afford the LCD rental, they borrowed
from classmates or at )mes, skipped their lunch.
My heart sank! I was disturbed. How could I help
them? Should I donate an LCD? But if I give to
one , I should give to all three classes. No, they
should work for it.
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WE TEACH 4
Having had the best teachers was what made
me a teacher.
The main event in school for me was recess, the slide,
the swing, the basketball court and the soccer-
baseball-so^ball games. School for me was laughter
and play. Yet, there was no escaping learning in Holy
Ghost College.
From Grade One, order among squiggly lifle girls was
installed by Sr. Carencia: “How would you like to see
the world from inside that wastebasket?”
But love was always the basis for discipline. We
breathed a certain gentleness and gladness in the
classrooms, along the stairs and corridors of our
building with stained glass windows. Kindness was
natural. Aêr class, our Grade Three teacher, Miss
Noemi Xavier, sat on the steps and waited with
anxious lifle girls for their “sundo”. In High School,
the worst our class teacher Sr. Humilis SSpS, called us
was “disappoin)ng.” A thumb tack was found on a
temporary History Teacher’s chair. Sr. Humilis floated
into our classroom; in her so^ voice and tone, she told
us she could not believe we were capable of such an
unkind act. Shedding tears, she asked us what she was
doing wrong. Finally, we learned respect and
considera)on, especially for teachers.
Understanding the madness of adolescence, the
young Miss Teresita Nitorreda offered friendship and
pa)ence to awkward child-adults. Our indifference to
the laws of gravity and physics turned into fascina)on
for science and nature as she shared her love of the
wonders of the universe.
It was this mastery of the subject mafer of our
teachers that educated us. Who can forget the
poised Miss Roberta Santos, chalk in hand by the
blackboard, demonstra)ng the basic rules of
grammar and sentence construc)on through
diagramming? Miss Asuncion Palenzuela, also
impeccably groomed and in high heels, daily
paraded teaching models of eyes, ears and different
body parts as well as posters magnifying invisible
cells so that we could not but learn biology.

From a childhood of play, I was primed to study
medicine. The different teachers in Holy Ghost
College were living examples of the nobility of
teaching. I wanted to be like them!
As a teacher myself, I used the tools and techniques
of the excellent teachers in our school. But the main
event was always the vocaMon that was teaching—
serious commitment and plain hard work. Aside
from the wonder of learning and the fascinaMon
with knowledge, teaching is simply earnest and
sincere loving of students.
We
possessed
neither the
language
nor the
maturity to
recognize
the love
offered to
us, but we
absorbed it.!
Dr. Isabel Hizon was indeed the
teacher of teachers. Speaking
intensely but in a near whisper, she
drew her students into a world of
the mind. How are ancient
civiliza)ons related to us in our
modern )me? Why and how? She
pa)ently probed the student to
think un)l the student herself
arrived at the answer. Yet, the
classroom exchange was as natural
and as exci)ng as casual
conversa)on. I learned how
language became literary and how
we ourselves are actors of history.
Ma. Teresa Martinez-Sicat
HS-55 / CSS-56
Tita with a former student
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NOSTALGIA
This NOSTALGIA
section is to inspire you, the
Alumnae, to look back in
your memory bank and
reminisce the carefree times
of your youth.
These pictures will be
posted in the CHSAF
Facebook account. Make
your guesses and comments
there. Let’s keep the
communication moving.
This reminiscing
s h o u l d t h e n
trigger you to
action. Your old
friends miss you,
t h e c a m p u s
awaits you, and
your Alma Mater
needs you.
N O S T A L G I A
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This book was originally conceived by
CHSNAF’s Board Advisor, Ellen Young-
Gomez, as counter-measure to all the
hateful rhetoric about immigrants during
the primary and presiden)al campaign in
the U.S. elec)on of 2016.
Many of the school’s alumnae men)oned
the start and the worsening condi)ons of
mar)al law in the Philippines in 1972 as
the precursor for their migra)on to the
United States, Canada, Australia, Europe
and other parts of Asia. It is, however, the
Immigra)on and Na)onality Act of 1965
which abolished the quota system based
on na)onal origins, that enabled many
skilled Filipinos and their families to
emigrate to the United States, including
CHS alumnae.
This publica)on coincides with the
celebra)on of the silver anniversary of
the CHSNAF from September 29 to
October 2, 2016.

To purchase a copy of the book, go to
www.chsnaf.org or contact any Chapter
officer. Proceeds will go to CHSNAF's
charitable projects mainly to support the
scholarship program of CHSM.
This anthology of stories is a celebra-on of us, the women of CHSM, who le^
the comfort and safety of home and country to venture out to the unknown.
Armed with the set of skills and values ins-lled in us to always do the right
thing the right way, prodded on by the “can-do” spirit imbued in us to take on
challenges; we landed, surveyed the landscape and, in -me, established
ourselves as leading members in our communi-es.
Whatever reason for leaving the Philippines, every one of these stories is
unique and tells of the courage, the will and the spirit of the pioneering
woman who, henceforth, will be called “our ancestor” by future genera-ons
in this new land. Here are our stories. DGB
CHSNAF ’s members, since its
inception in 1991, are first generation
immigrants, the significance of which is
not lost on its members. Oral story
telling of an alumnae’s origin in their
new country was not enough. It needed
to be written and to be passed on to
posterity, hence, the birth of this book.
“ …when our lungs begin to fill with the breath of life….when all is
said and done, when the last sound goes off in the darkness,
everything can be taken from our home, our idenJJes, our health, our
loved ones - but our stories remain. Through our stories, we survive.”
Colum McCann
CHS North America FoundaMon
Chapters: Northeast (NE), Metro Washington, DC (MWDC), Middle States (MI),
Southeast (SE), Nevada and Mountain States (NV/MTS), Southern California/Hawaii
(SoCal/HI), Pacific Northwest (PNW), and East Canada (EC).
Belma Toledo-Villa HS-65, Editor
Ellen Young-Gomez HS-68, Project Manager
Mary Anne Tinio-Fadul HS-72, CHSNAF
President 2014-2016
F R O M A C R O S S T H E S E A S
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Social Events
ERBU’s Solo Exhibit on August 27, 2016, warmly greeted by
CHS HS-72 classmates, from le^: Jenny Fernan, Lui Hilado
Hizon, Eve Red Buhay, Dolly Gabriel, Tetch Canon Garcia (back),
Lui Adad See, and Beth Simpliciano Cabanos.
AB-67 and AB-68 classmates get together for lunch;
from le^ (clockwise) are Zenaida S. Zamora, Lucia Bacani-
Quimson, Agnes San)ago-Gu)errez, Cecilia La Torre-
Mijares, Teresita Kanapi-Cabrejas, and Yolanda Arce-Pilar
Ging Ong hosted a Meeting and Dinner of Class HS-68 in Greenhills on August 18, 2016 to discuss plans for their
coming golden jubilee celebra)ons in February 2018. Seated L to R: Toni Gabriel, Backy Bacareza, Cyndy Perez, Rorit
Alquinto, Alma Buan, Alice Carlos, Ging Ong, Daisy Villasis, Girlie Ignacio, Nela Almario, Pin Cacnio. Standing: Yola Manding,
Imelda Gonzales, Ces Agleham, Susana Co,, Karen Quimpo, MesalinaMedina, Dancy Young (back), Tess Herbosa, Zenaida
Camacho (back), Ces Ferrer, Catalina Ferriols, Tin Fenix (back), Cynthia Cases, Baby Roman, Ginny Ty, Bernadefe Lomotan,
Bingle Munsayac, Joey Cas)llo, Meth Banta, Ces Ocampo
Celebra)ng the First Death Anniversary of Araceli Garcia-
Garate are her HS-63 batchmates seated L-R: Lucia B. Quimson,
Carmita A. Hilado, Ellen G. Leaño, Rora N. Tolen)no, Tita Dizon.
Standing are: Becky D. Fuentes, Cecilia M. Dimagiba, Corazon
deJesus, Rhoda Recto, Annie E. Moreno, Rebecca S. Sacdalan,
Haydee C. Gabu)na, and Lydia Schnabel.
A L U M N A E S O C I A L N E W S
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Our Med Tech Graduates Ready and
Eager to take the Board Exams last August
27th & 28th
The joint Birthday Celebrants,
Partners always in serving Class 65!

August 19th marked the joint birthday
celebra)on of Elena Palenzuela Mier and
Rosalou Soriano Lamson. HS-65 classmates
joined the celebrants in joyous celebra)on.
Enjoying New York’s Restaurant Week
are ‘food connoisseurs’ seated L to R: Rose F.
Lapena HS-51, Chris Mar)nez-delRosario HS-59/
ABA-61, Deanna Go Bio AB-58/BSC-59. Standing
are Lenore RS-Lim HS-63 and Ma. Paz Alvir HS-58/
BSChem-63
CHSAF & JeriCHS Team Up for the
beneﬁt of the scholars (page 5)
L-R: Nilda Tempongko (guest speaker), Tita
Dizon, Daisy Montesa of CHSAF, Yolanda M.
Albano, and Rebecca S. Sacdalan
Jazz band concert Sept 10, Oakland, CA
“…an awesome performance by Norman and
Sokit Landsberg, aka Manny Moka & Moka
Loca.” Photo shows Leonora A. Basilio HS-60,
Socorro (Sokit) deCastro Landsburg HS-67, and
Corazon F. Noble HS-65 a^er the concert.
HS-60, 65 and 67; what makes them
close like sisters? They are JeriCHS!
The IT Professional Examination Council (ITPEC) was formed in 2005 to coordinate the IT
Engineers Exam donated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
ITPEC members are organizations from Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Mongolia,
Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines and Japan. The 2016 annual meeting of Executive
Directors was held this year in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia.
The photo shows members with CHSAF Board Member, Ma. Corazon Mendoza-Akol
BSPhy-69, Founding President of the Philippine National IT Standards Foundation.
A L U M N A E S O C I A L N E W S
Social Events
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The new management took over last May 1, 2016.
According to Ma. Theresa Abeleda-Llave, President of
HSAMC, the decision was made because of the sisters
wish to be not involved in opera)ons anymore.
"It is s)ll owned by the Sisters but they want to
disengage because they are ge?ng old," said Llave.
"Besides, there are not many newcomers joining the
order. Par)cularly, the sisters," Llave added.
According to Mascenon, the decision took about 3
years before it materialized. The head chapter of the
Holy Spirit Sisters in Rome has to approve the change in
management. However, Llave clarified that they are not
running the school independent from the Sisters. They
consult with them from )me to )me.
"The difference now is that there is more involvement
of the students, the faculty and the public," she said.
Home to about 1,000 students, College of the Holy Spirit
Manila currently offers Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 3,
High School and Undergraduate courses in health
sciences, business, fine arts, social science and
educa)on. It started accep)ng male students in 2009. In
2017, the college will be opening the en)re elementary
school by offering classes to Grades 4 to 6 students.
"Just give us )me to catch up," said Llave.–
Rappler.com
Our E-mail Connection
((Ed.’s Note — This section contains messages/information received through our e-mail address:
chsaf.mla@gmail.com)
JOY M. FLORES, Marke)ng
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MANILA
163 E. Mendiola Street Manila 1005 Philippines
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
I would like to renew my ac)ve membership to the
CHS Alumnae Founda)on. Enclosed is the amount in cash/check for:
P500.00/US$12.00 (One-year membership) _________
P1,000.00/US$24.00 (Two-year membership) ________
Sent by: ________________________________
Address: ________________________________
Tel. No. _________________
(Note: Pls. make your checks payable to: CHS ALUMNAE FOUNDATION
and mail c/o The Alumnae Office, 163 E. Mendiola, Manila. If you have
already renewed your membership for the current year, please ignore
this message.)
Forwarded by: Grace Songcuya-Mascenon, Director-
in-Charge, Holy Spirit Alumni Management
CorporaMon (HSAMC), HS-73/BSFN-77, Quezon City,
July 21/16:
Just sharing our first press release from Rappler.
MANILA, Philippines – College of the Holy Spirit
Manila launched a new education center on
Wednesday, July 20.
Dubbed as Center for ConMnuing EducaMon (CCE), the
new center offers short non-degree courses on
languages and social enterprise to provide learning
opportuni)es to students from all walks of life.
“The CCE can be a hub for innova)on. In the long run,
the center could be an area where people can exchange
ideas and be innova)ve," said Dr. Jesusa Marco,
President of College of the Holy Spirit Manila.
Classes are set to start soon, according to Grace
Songcuya-Mascenon, Director-in-Charge of the Holy
Spirit Alumni Management Corpora)on.
"We can start with a class of 5 up to 30. If it exceeds, we
will create another class. We're as flexible as that. We
will start even with a small class," the director added.
The first batch of students are 5 Holy Spirit sisters, to be
taught English language courses. According to
Mascenon, the center will offer other courses apart
from language and social enterprise if there is a
demand for it.
New Management
Established in 1913, the university has been run by the
Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit. More
than a century aêr, a new management takes over.
College of the Holy Spirit Manila is now
managed by the Holy Spirit Alumni
Management Corpora)on (HSAMC), composed
of 14 alumnae and one non-alumnae who is
well-recognized in the educa)on field.
With the new management, several changes are
to be expected said Marco. It starts with the
launch of the Center for Con)nuing Educa)on,
according to her.
"What changes do we expect? Physical changes.
We will be adding Wi-Fi and facili)es will be
updated," said Guillermina Ong, board member
of the HSAMC.
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OUR EMAIL CONNECTION

Our E-mail Connection
(Ed.’s Note — This section contains messages/information
received through our e-mail address: chsaf.mla@gmail.com)
From: Ma. Victorina Tamayo-Cuello (HS-81),
Minchbury, Australia, July 12/16
Thank you for the July 2016 Issue of the College of the
Holy Spirit Newslefer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading
it! It brought back fond memories of my elementary
and high school years. Un)l then I did not feel the
need to collaborate with my fellow alumni sisters.
Now I would like to connect with them. I am so proud
of my fellow alumni and all their achievements.
I feel that I owe whatever blessings and
achievements I have now to the fact that my
forma)ve years growing up was at the College of
the Holy Spirit. I have my dear mother to thank
for making sure I was sent to the best catholic
school in Manila.
I belong to HS-81 and I would like to ﬁnd out if
our batch is holding any reunion? I would very
much like to afend if there is.
Con-nua-on
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Prayer Corner
Through our "Alumnae Prayer Community," let all of us, alumnae-
sisters, pause for a minute and storm heaven with our prayers
for:
•  the speedy recovery of Nora Abogado-Mejia (BSBio-76) from
back problems and special prayers that will help to avoid surgery;
•  the daughter of ConsorcIa Reyes-Reyes (HS-63), Rachel Reyes,
who is undergoing tests to determine if she may have cancer. The
request: “Let us pray for the Lord to surround her with loving
kindness and to have benign results.”
•  the recovery and complete healing of Cynthia Soqueño-Diaz
(HS-68/BSE-72), who underwent a breast mastectomy aêr being
diagnosed with cancer on her le^ breast and is s)ll undergoing
post-surgery treatment.
•  the recovery from health issues of Rufino A. Papa, who was
recently confined at the St. Luke’s Hospital ICU; he is the brother
of Lourdes P. Cruz (HS-55/CSS-56/BSHE-59), Ma. Teresita P.
Lodrigueza (d, HS-55/BSC-59), and Ma. Soledad (HS-59/
BSChem-63);

Send us your prayer requests and let our "Alumnae Prayer
Community" gather through this sec-on in His name for you. Call
Cora at Tel. No. 735-5986 or e-mail us at chsaf.mla@gmail.com.
Congratulations To…
v  our BSMT-16 graduates who passed the recent board exams
in Medical Technology: Denissa Ly E. Abuel, Angelo S.
Arabit, Mary Shane C. Bau)sta, Jolina Mac D. Calomot,
Clarisse Dawn M. Cas)llo, Jelemer V. Cenita, Homer P.
David, Jr., Arman Ralph, Elacion, Cassandra Jian Q. Flores,
Mari Marta C. Flores, Ira Lyn P. Gaid, Marcie V. Guevarra,
RocelKayth F. de Guia, KriziaRhizel F. Hipolito, Vonn Ryan
D.A. de Jesus, Danah H. Macalalad, Myqui R. Mendoza, Ken
Reenan M. Oliveros, Pamela Marie S. Permitez, Isabella J.
Recio, RomelHarvie P. Rogacion II, Franchesca Mae D.L.
Santos, and Serge Nicole M. Timpog (CHSAF scholar);
v  our BS in Physical Therapy alumnae who passed the recent
board exams: Nicole Angela Navarro (BSPT-15) , and
BSPT-16 graduates, Ma. Clarissa B. Badiola, Patrick A.
Bungay, and Kim Therese P. Montemayor;
v  BSRT-16 graduates, CHSAF scholar, Ma. Anna Kryzelle L.
Bernal and Trisha Ann R. Vitanzo, who passed the board
exams for Respiratory Therapy; and
v  Paula V. Angula and Mennele M. Mendoza, both BSPsy-16,
who passed the board exams for BS Psychology
Into Eternal Life 2016

* May 29 - Jose U. Ong, father of Guillermina (HS-68/BSC-72),
Ma. Luisa O. Ang (HS-69/BSC-73), Ma. Josefina O. Maldonado
(HS-72/BSC-76), and Ma. Nelia O. Velez (HS-75/BFA-79);
* Jun. 05 - Maria Lourdes Mendiola-Kalingo, mother of Maria
Liane M. Kalingo (AB-11);
* June 06 - Ernesto Fernandez, husband of Olivia Paglinawan-
Fernandez (HS-73);
* Jun. 15 - Veridiana Lanuza-Dionisio (HS-58/BSC-62), sister of
Editha Miriam L. Villa (HS-64/BSC-68);
* Jun. 25 - Anicia Gonzales-Salumbides, mother of Priscilla S.
Vasquez (BSC-72);
* Jun. 28 - Consola Francisco-Strzelewicz (HS-48), sister of Nona
F. Esquivel (HS-46) & Elena F. Tiosejo (d) HS-51/HA-53/BSHE-56;
* Jun. 28 - Ma. Stella Ty-Bustos (HS-67/AB-71), sister of Susan T.
Pichay (HS-65/BSC-69) and Sylvia T. Mabasa (HS-69);
* Jun. 29 - Ramon Eguaras, husband of Ma. Luisa Nieto-Eguaras
(HS-67);
* Jul. 02 - Nenita P. Panganiban (BSC-72);
* Jul. 10 - Milagros Villavicencio-Francisco (HS-47), mother of
Marinella F. Suzara (AB-72) and Marissa F. Navarra (d) BFA-75, a
former faculty member of CHSM Fine Arts dept. during the term
of Sr. Esther Maria; sister of Irma V. Mar)nez (d) HS-35, Pepita
V. Gueco (d) HS-38, and Lina V. Cabrera (HS-39);
* July 11 - Henry S. Alvarez, husband of Nellie Lee-Alvarez
(HS-64/BSC-68);
* Aug. 04 - Felicitas Borbon-Zaide, sister of Nila B. Claro (HS-63);
* Aug. 06 - Isabel Lampe-Sarthou (HS-36), mother of Ma.
Esperanza S. Jimenez (HS-57/AB-61) and Ana Marie S. Fargas
(HS-65/AB/SEC-69); sister of Magdalena L. Cuisia (d), HS-36;
* Aug. 29 - Ma. Lourdes G. Mar)nez (BSC-69), sister of Catalina
M. Cruz (HS-61/BSC-65);
* Sept. 03 – Ruperto C. Roque, father of Blandina R. Mababang-
loob (HS-68), Cynthia (HS-68), Jasmin R. Quito (HS-71), and
Erlinda R. Rostata (HS-75);
* Sept. 11 - Benjamin de Ocampo, husband of Isabelita Layug-de
Ocampo (BSFN-67);
* Sept. 12 – Felicidad Orejana-Nuguid (HS-42);
* Sept. 14 – Renato S. Ocampo, well-loved faculty member at
CHSM, he taught for over thirty years at the fine arts
department from 1979 up to a few weeks before he lost his
brave bafle with cancer;
* Sept. 16 - Cynthia Bacareza-Cristobal (HS-68/BSMT-72), sister
of Josephine B. Fernandez (HS-65/BSC-69);
* Sept 20 - Gloria Umale-Cosme mother of Linda C. Sison
(HS-59/BSChem-63), Asuncion C. Baltazar (HS-62), Pacita C.
Cariaso (HS-62), and Celine C. Bajaj (HS-66);
* Sept. 21 – Eva May Toledo (HS-68/BFA-72), sister of Mariza T.
Craig (HS-77);
* Sept.23 - Roseo Cuevas, who died in California; husband of
Noemi Zenarosa-Cuevas (AB/BSC-70);

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