Hello! It has been a quarter full of fun and excitement. I hope to see more results in the remaining months as our target December 2010 reunion draws nearer.

I started to use Facebook with the help of my daughters. I am amazed by the number of batchmates who already signed up as members. It is interesting to know each one’s milestones especially in the www department (wealth, wisdom, and waistline). I encourage everyone to search for more batchmates so we can grow, not only in numbers, but also in memories and friendships. As I navigate FB’s links and settings and update my status, I recall the fad among girls in high school. I am talking about “slam book” which seems to be the priceless possession that time. I always look forward to responding to questions like: What is your happiest moment in life? Believe it or not my response was Kapag nagtututuli ako! Facebook is like a slam book only in virtual form. Definitely, it feels great to have re-connected again with former schoolmates and it is easier now because of FB.

This issue of our newsletter is filled with news and stories; how we did in our garage sale, our summer party and the regular committee meeting every last Saturday of the month. Staying Alive, our regular Sunday fitness activity in Amoranto Stadium, remains a weekend fare for most of us. I hope more members will participate in this weekly activity. Family members are welcome. “The more the merrier,” as the saying goes. Note that solicitation letters are now in the hands of friends who may be interested to support our cause.

The committee is scheduled to prepare the program and sponsorship request. Please do come out and support our goals and activities. There were minor set backs and down times in the preparation due to schedule conflicts, commitments and other personal reasons but nothing can’t be revived by our enthusiastic members. Being proactive in the group is essential but simply being present either on FB, through text or a phone call is already a great way to show your support.

Back to Slam Book - after the happiest moment this question follows: What is your loneliest moment in life? And often I answer: Kapag nawala ang pangtutuli ko!

Ang sarap talagang mag-reminisce lalo na pag marami tayo na magkakasama. Kaya tara na at makibahagi sa ating masayang grupo.

Enjoy reading and I hope to hear from everyone soon. ♦

alfonso fabregas

Inside

Reunion Planning Update / Garage Sale

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Keeping the Spirit and Staying Alive

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Helping Hands for Brigada Eskwela Plus

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Improved Facilities for MRHS

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A Summer Loving Outing Experience

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Slam Book Noon, Facebook Ngayon

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Used Books for MRHS / 1978 Trivia

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Find A Batchmate 11

Catch Up and Reminisce with Victor Masongsong

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Class Notes 12

April—June 2010 Volume 1, Issue 2

A WORD FROM THE REUNION CHAIR

81@29

IN TOUCH

Photo credit: Lando Ernacio

The 81@29 REUNION COMMITTEE

Chairman Alfonso Fabregas

Co-Chairs

Almia Nanagad Benito Testor

Secretary

Alice Navarro-Pascua

Treasurer Vidafe Barrientos-Pantaleon

Auditor

Jovita Adami

Assistant Auditor Grace Apor-Capisonda

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Directory & Souvenir Program Jesusa Reyes-Baetiong

Invitation Program &

Entertainment Remy Dela Cruz

Event Coordinator Antonio Babiano

Registration & Reception

Susan Gorospe

Fundraising Coordinator Internal - Nick Parayno

External – Bonette Cruzada

Venue & Physical Arrangement Pastor Sumook

Food & Refreshment

Rita Sol Bernarte

Logistics & Security Luth Aldave and Ruth Lagnada

GARAGE SALE

In an effort to raise fund for the grand reunion, the 81@29 committee and members, headed by Nick Parayno, in-charge of fundraising, conducted a series of garage sales. The sale took place in Gumamela Street, Roxas District, Tagupo,Tatalon and Makabayan in Kamuning. Items for sale were old clothings, toys, shoes, bags and household knick-knacks mostly donated by Alfonso Fabregas, Isabel Abalos, Jovie Adami and Mary Navarro. The amount of items donated was amazing and the people who stepped forth to help were even more amazing. Items were collected for about 2 months and stored in Rita Bernarte’s place in Gumamela Street.

The following people helped put the acts together: Jovie, Jesusa, Almia, Jing and Alice N. patiently priced and labeled each item. Remy, Diocelyn, Gloria, Filipinas and Des sorted and arranged. Jerry, Cesar, Benito, Alfonso, Paulino, Tony, Jordan, Arnulfo, Armand and Arturo carried, hauled and set up tables. Susana and Robert dealt with buyers and Jing and Remy worked as cashiers at the sale. Pastor, with help from the boys, put up signs in strategic intersections of the neighbourhood. They smiled, cheered, pat each one’s back and sighed about the dreadful hot weather and fatigue.

The activity has taken on a special meaning to the group. It is a significant fundraising activity where patience, cooperation and commitment are challenged. Overall, it was a fascinating experience which heightened their awareness of the value of exemplifying shared commitment amidst differences in personalities. They learned to value the single cent earned. Following this experience they realized that proper coordination and communication can largely improve the outcome.

Below is the tally of income generated from the sale:

March 21 – Gumamela - ₱ 2,087.00 March 27 – Gumamela - 1,035.00 March 28 – Tagupo - 5,713.00 April 11 – Makabayan - 3,720.00

TOTAL ₱ 12,555.00

In the end, the fund was used to support MRHS Brigada Eskwela Plus project. Unsold items will be given to the fire victims of Barangay Damayang Lagi. ♦

Thank you very much for all your help and support!

REUNION PLANNING UPDATE

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IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS. . .

… it will be our grand reunion! We encourage everyone to consider making a gift or a pledge now. Thanks to all members who already pledged and donated. The committee hopes though that the pledges be realized by October 2010. If you are interested to make a gift or pledge, please contact Nick Parayno at 0906 268-5408 or email nicandrop@yahoo.com. Donations may be deposited to:

MRHS BATCH '81. Account no. 0260-170905

Allied Bank, West Triangle Branch.

Photo credit: Jing Capuso

KEEPING THE SPIRIT AND Staying Alive!

“Keep going! Keep the spirit of batch 1981 burning!” are the words of Alfonso Fabregas, reunion chairman and the person behind “Staying Alive”. It is an avenue where members can stay in touch with one another through physical activities. The fitness event happens every Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 am in Amoranto stadium. According to Alfonso, it is a healthy and fun way to celebrate togetherness and, at the same time, to keep the group intact, motivated and in touch. The event also paves a way in creating new acquaintances which can be cultivated into meaningful friendships.

Staying Alive first assembled on February 7, 2010. Fourteen members were present. The attendance dropped at some point but the group picks up and re-assembles again.

Physical activity is a must especially to people our age and it is also one of the best investments we can make towards our continued health. Any amount of exercise is better than none. That being said, members as well as their families and friends are invited and encouraged to attend aerobics or to either walk or jog. The more members who attend, the more reassuring the event and the more we exercise, the healthier we become.

After sweating it out, animated conversations about day to day lives follow over a hearty breakfast. The topic later on switches to a light discussion on matters pertaining to the reunion. Pictures are always taken to capture each one’s actions and impressions and are shared over the internet through Facebook. By doing this, members who cannot make it, especially those from afar, will also have a taste of the 81@29 team spirit.

Staying Alive is definitely rewarding in itself. It brings out both the best and simplest in everyone, unifies the group and strengthens relationships. I hope it will eventually result in increased participation of members and attendance in the grand reunion in December.

Staying Alive shirts remain on sale for ₱ 150. Contact Pastor Sumook (0905-3537461) or Remy dela Cruz (0910-8042129) to order. Batchmates overseas may also place orders at the same price plus delivery cost.

jing capuso-amoroso

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Aerobics: an exercise with rhythm. Des Omalay-Alcantara, Gloria Olisco, Remy Dela Cruz and Jovie Adami participate

in the fitness activity.

Batch 1981 members gather for some light conversations over breakfast.

Photo credit: Jing Capuso and Des Omalay-Alcantara

With 2015 deadline set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Education-For-All campaign, the Department of Education has launched Brigada Eskwela (BE) Plus, which goes beyond school maintenance efforts. Brigada Eskwela is the modern version of our proverbial bayanihan spirit, a tradition of volunteerism Filipinos value. Brigada Eskwela conveys to the students the essence of community, volunteerism and humanity.

The program is divided into three phases: Phase 1 includes roof repairs, followed by rehabilitation of school furniture, classrooms and other physical facilities and clean up of school grounds. Phase II gathers volunteers who will identify drop-outs and school-age children (ages 6 to 16 years old) who should be in school, and Phase III enlists the support of parents and the community in improving the academic performance of public school children. Moreover, it also includes improving health facilities, especially the toilets and hand washing stations in preparation for the possible second wave of Influenza A (H1N1) and other common diseases.

BE Plus was simultaneously launched nationwide on May 24, 2010 and lasted for at least two weeks. All schools across the country participated in the campaign.

In response to the call, batch 1981 extended helping hands to MRHS Brigada Eskwela on May 27, 2010. Ten members namely: Alfonso Fabregas, Erwin Diccion, Jerry Diccion, Arturo Dimalanta, Des Omalay, Jing Capuso, Remy dela Cruz, Susan Baetiong, Rita Bernarte and Filipinas Albert volunteered to prepare the school for the June 2010 opening. Ms. Janet Dionio, MRHS principal, pointed out the minor maintenance requirements such as repair of leaking water pipes, ceiling boards, broken furniture and windows and repaint of the roof and exterior walls. Batch 1981 used the proceeds generated from the three garage sales to donate 3 gallons of paint for walls and ceilings, 1 gallon of green paint for blackboards and 6 ply boards to repair the laboratory tables in the science laboratory. Through this endeavour the school earned goodwill through the efforts given by the volunteers. The many needs of the school is recurrent which means our enthusiastic presence must always be on a stand by. Let us remain welcoming and supportive each time our alma matter calls for our help. ♦

HELPING HANDS FOR BRIGADA ESKWELA

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Filipinas Albert and Rita Sol Bernarte joined in sprucing up the school they cherish and love.

Batch 1981 adopted a room in MRHS to restore during the May 27, 2010 brigade for MRHS Brigada Eskwela Plus of the

Department of Education in response to UNESCO’s Education-For-All campaign. In this photo: Ms. Janet Dionio, principal, Susan Reyes-

Baetiong, Jing Capuso, Filipinas Albert, Rita Bernarte, Des Omalay-Alcantara, Jerry Diccion, Alfonso Fabregas, Arturo

Dimalanta and Erwin Diccion.

Photo credit: Jing Capuso

School year 2010-2011 is going to be exciting for all teachers and students of MRHS. The Quezon City government, through its Special Education Fund, granted the school the following equipment: 10 units of computer and 1 printer, reference and supplementary books for the school’s e-library, and a complete set of drum and lyre musical instruments for music and art classes. Moreover, a newly-built 4-story 18-classroom building will soon be turned over to the school to accommodate the increasing number of students. Because of the new acquisitions and improvements, Ms. Janet Dionio is confident that the academic performance of the students will significantly improve and the school’s glorious past as one of the top secondary schools in Quezon City will be regained.

In line with the demolition of makeshift classrooms in the covered court, she is enlisting alumni support, particularly batch 1981, to improve the flooring and to repaint the stage being used in numerous student programs and activities. The 81@29 reunion committee will divert the fund intended for the rental of multi-purpose hall for the grand reunion to improve the facility.

The MRHS administration has also set up stricter requirements in admitting new enrolees and transferees. Ms. Dionio promised to give us the profile of the students so we can study their needs and develop a plan on how we can help them.♦

IMPROVED FACILITIES FOR MRHS

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The Quezon City government delivered a set of drum and lyre instruments to MRHS on May 27, 2010. Jesusa Reyes-Baetiong, batch 1981, coordinated with Dr. Milagros Referente, education supervisor, QC School Board, with the request. These instruments will partially supply the current needs of the school to organize a drum and lyre band. In the band, the students will learn the value of hard work, self-discipline, time management and appreciation for music.

Belmonte Hall is the new MRHS 4-story, 18-classroom building.

A queue of computer desktops that will aid the students in their research and computer studies. The Quezon City government through the Special Education Fund supplied MRHS 10 units of computer, 1 printer and reference and supplementary books for the e-library.

A SUMMER LOVING OUTING EXPERIENCE

After reading Jesusa’s post on FB about the summer loving outing in Lando Ernacio’s place in BF Homes, Quezon City, two things came into my mind: the food I am going to contribute and the fun I am going to experience with my former schoolmates. Even if it requires driving quite a distance from Imus, Cavite to Quezon City, I set my heart to attend the event on the 22nd of May with my husband Den and my older sister Zayda Ruth. The trip became longer when we detoured to pick up Zayda from her place in Makati and, even longer when we missed the designated first turn leading to Lando’s house. With the help of Jesusa and Alfonso directing us over the phone and a tricyle driver showing the way, we got into the right track. And after being mistakenly parked in what we thought was Lando’s house and the owner showing us where we have to go, we finally reached our destination.

Alfonso welcomed us and took us to the pool side. Frenzied pleasantries ensued and lots of warm hugs from schoolmates and long lost friends. The table was abundant with food like inihaw na isaw from Alfonso, laing from Jesusa, fruit salad from Jing, crispy pata from Filipinas, pasta from Des, inihaw na isda from Remy

and Diocelyn and cake and lechon from Alice Gregorio-Nicolas who is in Australia. I contributed beef caldereta which I cooked in the morning on the same day. In between food and drinks was a dip into the family pool. I wasn’t feeling great though so I skipped the swimming part. Instead, I decided to belt out a couple of songs from the videoke. As much as we wanted to stay longer that night we had to leave early for our drive back to Cavite. It was so nice of Lando to offer his house for us to hang out. His mother and the other members of the household were equally nice and accommodating.

It was terrific seeing everyone again after so many years, catching up with families and lives lived. I consider them a family and it’s only right to be with them and to know them again. I don’t know why. I just know that it feels right. I hope that this is a start of new bonds and I hope to meet them again in one of the activities of batch 1981, and most especially in the grand reunion.

Thanks to all whose ideas and efforts made it such a great summer party. It was easy to feel like we were sixteen or eighteen once more, but somehow even better.♦

zorahayda “baby” lagnada-zambrano

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Photo credit: Jing Capuso and Des Omalay Alcantara

What did you do immediately after graduating high school? I proceeded right away to take up two degrees in FEATI University: degree in Associate in Electrical Engineering, 1984 and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1986.

Where did you live when you were a college student and where do you live now? I lived with my family in Magnolia Street, Roxas District. My family and I migrated to Canada in October 2001. We currently reside in Mississauga,Ontario, Canada.

What ‘s keeping you busy this time? I’m currently connected to the biggest roof manufacturing plant in North America (IKO). I am also a licensed industrial electrician. Prior to migrating to Canada, I was the head of the maintenance department in Honda Cars Phils. manufacturing plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna for 10 years. My wife and I are also licensed travel counselors serving travel needs to the Philippines and around the Globe.

Do you think your time in MRHS helped you pursue your dreams? Yes, the school played an important role in moulding my values and aspirations. MRHS has helped me become determined to achieve my goals.

Who was your favorite teacher then? My adviser and math teacher in second year, whose names I can’t remember, had been an inspiration to me. She encouraged me to study harder so I can move on to a higher section. She also found me very trustworthy. Miss Aguirre, our spiritual adviser encouraged me to join the Youth Marian Crusade. Ms. Remedios Avecilla, our 4th year adviser had been my siblings’ adviser as well. I am glad to have been under her wings.

What was your memorable moment as a high school student? . When we won the most coveted CAT competition as model platoon. The night prior to the competition, we were obliged to sport an almost bald haircut. Para kaming kalbo which made us all looked the same. I remember the brotherhood I shared with some of my batchmates. There was a sense of belongingness when one is part of a barkada or a fraternity. We called our group PEMA.

And your funniest moment? The time when we were tasked to re-enact a chapter in Dr. Jose Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere”. Brian Parado and I, wanting to get good grades, made our play realistic. There was one scene where I had to slap Brian in the face. I slapped him so hard to make it very real. After the play, Brian complained of his jaw which hurts so much after the slap. We had a good laugh on that one. Brian and I remain looking back and laughing to the memories.

And your saddest moment? The parting after graduation. I remember the song “High School Life” by Sharon Cuneta being played during our commencement exercises. The lyrics are true to what we had gone through during our four years in high school.

Are you still friends with anybody you met in MRHS? Yes, a group of former schoolmates who now live in Ontario. They are Bonette Valdez, Brian and Gerald Parado who all arrived in Canada ahead of me. I was surprised to see Anthony Kulot Arindaeng at the mall few months after our arrival. Our families became close as we became kumpares/kumares. We gather once in a while to celebrate milestones. Divina Sideco also visited Toronto and met up with all of us.

Describe your alma mater in three words and what was your lasting impression of MRHS? GOOD TRAINING GROUND. An institution of GOOD MEMORIES AND FUN TIMES.

Who is your inspiration? My wife and children. I would like to provide to them and to make them happy. As to my better half, my partner and my guide, I would like to complete her, similarly in the way she completes me.

Your message to your batchmates? Always keep in touch and cherish your friendships.

Your message to current students? Don’t just DREAM, DO IT!

Your pleasures in life? I enjoy fixing and tinkering around home, renovating parts of the house myself. I love cars, long drives, listening to music and enjoying nature (we camp outdoors every year). I love travelling and visiting famous places and attending formal gatherings.♦

CATCH UP AND REMINISCE WITH VICTOR MASONGSONG

Vic with his wife Zyrna (second from left) and his expanding happy family

Vic in one of his travels. At the Venetian Resort and Casino, The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. (October 2009)

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One of the things I couldn’t forget during high school days is having a slam book. Each year, I either buy or design my own. Slam book is normally a bounded notebook passed around friends. The book contains gentle, tame and silly questions and the last part is a dedication page for the owner of the book. I still remember some corny but sweet dedications like “Don’t forget to pray for me tenderly”, “Eat peanut forget me not, drink coffee remember me” and the very famous “I trust and Love You (Italy)”.

The main purpose of a slam book is to create a circle of friends and to learn about friends’ likes and dislikes, to know if the boy one has a crush and if the boy feels the same way or both secretly likes each other. And to get the boy sign the slam book the girl has to let her friends sign first and couple of her crush’s friends as well. I recall sharing my slam book with my barkadas and giggling over revelations of crushes. That is one precious memory that would always revive my younger years.

Teenagers these days are now less keen to the traditional slam book. Virtual slam book now exists in addition to the many social networking sites like Facebook, Friendster, MySpace, Multiply, and Tweeter. I prefer the conventional slam book though than the virtual one. It is more personal and real because I get to have the feel of the respondent’s personality through the handwritten notes. If there’s a need to re-read the notes again,

I could conveniently get the slam book from under my pillow and read between lines right there in bed. Andoon yung tinatawag na kilig factor. A benign smile after reading my crush’s answers and a hug to my slam book as I put myself to a dreamy sleep; slam book gave that kind of excitement and took my young heart to the world of puppy love.

Our batch owes a lot from Facebook. FB, as we call it, reconnected each one of us. It is also effective in gaining new friends. Communication in FB is fast, easy and dynamic. Aside posting thoughts on the wall, one can also chat, answer mails, upload photos, comment and browse profiles. No wonder the many hours one has to spend in front of the computer because of these functionalities. Through constant chatting we were given the chance to know those whom we never had the chance to be closed with in high school. We also get to reconnect to our primal roots when we were just beginning to build our dreams and trying to discover our true identity.

Through FB we all agreed to reunite. That is why “Slam book Noon, Facebook Ngayon: Batch 1981 Muling Magtitipon.” is definitely a fitting slogan for the group.

Susana Gorospe, ang dating crush ng bayan, gladly responded to our slam book invite. Read on and indulge! More revelations to come in the souvenir program. Patikim lang po ito.♦

jesusa reyes-baetiong SLAM BOOK NOON, FACEBOOK NGAYON

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Name:

NickName:

Birthday:

Zodiac Sign:

Hobbies:

Motto:

Ambition:

Strengths:

Weakness:

I am scared of:

Pastimes:

Color:

Book:

Author:

Sport:

Song/Music:

Artist:

Favorite Subject:

Favorite Teacher:

Flower:

Movie:

TV Show:

Food:

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Fruit:

Scent:

Outfit:

Cartoon Character:

Animal:

Your best friend(s):

Likes:

Dislikes:

Define Crush:

Your crush(es):

Describe him/her:

Define Love:

Who is your first love:

Describe him/her: Who is your first kiss:

When was your first kiss:

I am attracted if:

Long Engagements:

Most Memorable Moment:

Most Embarassing: Moment:

Greatest Dream:

Greatest Fear:

I Confess:

My wildest fantasy:

Three most unforgettable persons in your high school life:

Three important dates in your life:

Three silliest things you’ve done in high school:

Three things you miss during high school days:

Three gifts you received in high school:

Three favourite hobbies:

Three places you always want to go when you were in high school: Three things you always found in your bag:

Top three you love so much:

Top three things special to you

1. Night Fever - Bee Gees 2. You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone 3. Three Times A Lady - Commodores 4. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel 5. Stayin Alive - Bee Gees 6. Naalala Ka - Rey Valera 7. Swing It Baby - Tito, Vic & Joey 8. Anak - Freddie Aguilar 9. It’s A Heartache - Bonnie Tayler 10.Sometimes When We Touch – Dan Hill 11. DJ Pet - Sharon Cuneta 12. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor 13. How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees 14. If I Can’t Have You - Yvonne Elliman 15. Pumapatak Na Naman ang Ulan - APO 16. Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika - Haji Alejandro 17. Minsan Pa - Janet Basco 18. Sumayaw, Sumunod - Boyfriends 19. Swerte Swerte Lang - Joel Navarro 20. Ipagpatawad Mo - VST & Co.

1. Air India’s Boeing 747 explodes near Bombay. 2. Kobe Bryant, NBA star is born this year. 3. Pope Paul VI dies of heart attack. 4. Indira Gandhi is re-elected to Indian Parliament. 5. The Eagles 5-star record Hotel California is nominated

for a Grammy Award. 6. Sharon Cuneta launches her first album entitled DJ Pet 7. The Philippines joins the Asian Games in Bangkok,

Thailand and ranks 9th with 4 gold medals. 8. First formal elections since 1969 for the Interim

Batasang Pambansa (National Assembly) and is considered fraudulent.

9. President Ferdinand E. Marcos declares 1978 as Manuel L. Quezon Centennial Year.

10. On December 25 hundreds of politicians rally against Marcos in a carefully-written statement seeking to remove American military presence from the Philippines.

HIT SONGS

1978 TRIVIA - SOPHOMORE YEAR

EVENTS

USED BOOKS FOR MRHS READING PROGRAM ReadPhilippines Canada is shipping around 300 used books to Manuel Roxas High School, Quezon City mid of June 2010. The books are meant to support the reading program for the benefit of an estimate of 1,500 students. While the school awaits for the books requested from the International Library Book Project in Lexington, Kentucky, this alternative support can help the teachers start the reading program. Ms. Lorna Tabangcura, school paper adviser, hopes to receive more informative magazines like National Geographic, Discovery and fiction and non fiction reading materials.

Bonette Cruzada of batch 1981 is one of the founders of ReadPhilippines, Canada. She has arranged with Ms. Vanessa Quin, chair of The Friends of Victoria University Library, to collect the surplus books from their annual book sale. The rest were donated by Toronto residents. ReadPhilippines collected the used books on October 29, 2009. This is the second book-drive for MRHS since the first one in August 2008.

ReadPhilippines Canada is a 5-member group of Filipino-Canadians in Toronto whose goals are to promote reading and literacy and to help stock up the bookshelves of underprivileged schools in the Philippines especially those situated in the rural areas of the country. ♦

Members of ReadPhilippines, Canada show off the used books collected during the 2009 book drive for MRHS. Bonette is with Jim Bonaobra and Ninya Escaño, both members and founders of the group, and her daughters and young volunteers Neil and Cai.

Help stock up the library shelves of MRHS by organizing a book drive!

*** A book is the most effective weapon against intolerance and ignorance. ~ Margaret Fuller

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FIND A BATCH MATE

151. Anita Maneclang 152. Leonardo Manlapaz 153. Edwin Martin 154. Amelita Mendaros 155. Camilo Mendoza 156. Manuel Mendoza Jr. 157. Luz Mendez 158. Marcela Mengala 159. Edna Mercado 160. Virginia Mercado 161. Antonio Milanes 162. Josephine Miralles 163. Teodoro Mirol 164. Daisy Morales 165. Perlita Motis 166. Gary Francis Munoz 167. Marietta Nanagad 168. Janet Navarro 169. Alicia Nemedez 170. Cesario Noble Jr. 171. Amable Nonelo 172. Nestor Nusog 173. Mila Ocampo 174. Diana Jane Odin 175. Josephine Odono 176. Angeliot Olisoo 177. Francis Oloquina 178. Cleofe Orcasitas 179. Valenciana Ordonez 180. Johnny Orena 181. Hector Pablo 182. Zenaida Pagnirigan 183. Joy Ann Pallera 184. Leila Palma 185. Ma. Milagros Palomo 186. Ma. Cecilia Papa 187. Roberto Paragua 188. Susana Parina 189. Enrique Pascorillo

190. Rizalina Pasis 191. Ma. Theresa Pastor 192. Yolanda Payonga 193. Ernesto Pellazar 194. Emmanuel Anthony Perez 195. Normita Pilar 196. Cayetano Polintan 197. Rosalinda Pontejos 198. Juvy Prego 199. Aidalina Punzal 200. Mary Ann Quindoyos 201. Corazon Rabong 202. Minerva Racelis 203. Josefina Ramirez 204. Josephine G. Ramos 205. Josephine V. Ramos 206. Adora Ramos 207. Manuel Rana Jr. 208. Alain Arnold Rea 209. Rosemarie Regio 210. Nelsa Resplendor 211. Mary Ann Reyes 212. Cristelita Ricardo 213. Eduardo Rivera 214. Julio Roa 215. Juliet Roa 216. Leopoldo Rodriguez 217. Tonio Romero 218. Maribel Rosal 219. Victor Roxas 220. Ireneo Roxas 221. Edgar Ruiz 222. Remedios Saborit 223. Marita Salas 224. Gaudencio Salbago 225. Aprodeth Salinas 226. Honorio Saneil 227. Epifania Santiago 228. Christopher Santiago

229. Jose Alfredo Santos 230. Dale Satuito 231. Charito Seming 232. Alegon Seneres 233. Wilfredo Serena 234. Ranulfo Serve 235. Anselma Sese 236. Leriza Stacy 237. Joselito Subido 238. Alexander Taguisaon 239. July Talco 240. Margarita Tamayo 241. Rolando Tamondong 242. Ruben Tejano 243. Rosemarie Telbo 244. Cristina Tesaluna 245. Fedeliza Tesoro 246. Zenaida Torrechiva 247. Edna Tumala 248. Marilet Tumbali 249. Bernardo Ustares 250. Princesa Valiente 251. George Viduya 252. Emmanuel Villamor 253. Renato Villegas 254. Marites Villoria 255. Ma. Fe Yaris

We’d l i ke to shor ten the l is t o f the miss ing ones . He lp us f ind a ba tchmate who had los t touch over the years . I f you found someone emai l : mrhs_batch81@yahoogroup.com

Batch 1981 class list continued from page 7 , issue 1 of 81@29 In Touch

Greetings, well-wishings and discussions are currently happening in Batch 1981 Group on Facebook! Sign up now and create your own account to access the group’s wall. This group page has been created to connect with your fellow alumni

worldwide. Through the wall, alumni can add posts, links, video content and upload photos. Spread the word about our alumni community online! To join the group search for MRHS QC Batch 1981. ♦

Mark your calendar! December 18, 2010,

Saturday is our 29th anniversary.

BATCH 1981 IS ON FACEBOOK!

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You are invited to send information for inclusion in 81@29 In Touch and for our souvenir program. We are interested to catch up with you. Any current news about your career, marriages, births or if you found a batch mate or have known that a member passed away, email the information to : mrhs_batch81@yahoogroup.com. We are also collecting memorabilia to be used for exhibit in our grand reunion. Your items will be returned after the event. For Reunion Information visit the MRHS, QC alumni website at

http://roxashi.jimdo.com

or contact ALFONSO FABREGAS, Reunion Chair

0917-8540156 email: mrhs_batch81@yahoogroup.com

CLASS NOTES

BIRTHDAYS

April

Jesusa Reyes Baetiong 30 Bonette Cruzada 19 Cesar Diamzon 16 Erwin Diccion 27 Daniel Gaspar 28 Joel Ismael 11 Zorahayda Lagnada-Zambrano 23 Aurora Rojo-Gabat 20 May

Ma. Isabel Duque 6 Teresita Guevarra 25 Precila Sagun 20 Diocelyn Demegillo Saladino 2 Generoso Sese 22 June

Luth Aldave 22 Dante Calaminos 5 Grace Apor-Capisonada 11 Leah Cinco-Vera Cruz 17 Remedios Dela Cruz 6 Jerry Diccion 1 Emmanuel Gonzales 3 Alice Gregorio-Nicolas 1 Merylinda Julian 24 Elnora Palomar 5 Mary Navarro-Cabrera 7 Alice Navarro-Pascua 11 Ronelo Yecla 6

AUTHORS Jesusa Reyes-Baetiong has written 3 inspirational pieces entitled Soulmates, No Longer Illegitimate and Journeying onto the Father’s House. The pieces are featured in two devotionals namely Women of Significance and Women of Worth, published by the Church Strengthening Ministry.

These books are launched on May 22, 2010 in International Baptist Church, Makati during the “Shine” women’s conference and are on sale in bookstores.

ACTIVITIES

Ma. Lourdes “Des” Omalay-Alcantara has participated in numerous running events namely the Pasig Run, VSO Kabahagi Run, and The Nature Valley Run-Global in Taguig.

BIRTHS

To Lando and Gladys Ernacio, a daughter, Colind Ernacio, on March 30, 2010 To Erwin and Mary Jane Diccion, a son, Yzrael Diccion, on March 1, 2010. Dedication of Yzrael on May 22, 2010.

IN MEMORIAM Wilma Bobiles Pacita Lucero Elenita Padilla

MARRIAGES

Aurora Rojo-Gabat renewed her marriage vows to Ricky Gabat on June 20, 2010 in Manila Cathedral.

Reginald Baetiong, son of Jesusa Baetiong and Janelle Torrefranca, married on May 1, 2010.