JANUARY 2014

Contents: 1 l Cover Story 2 l From your Alumnae Board 4 l Events 6 l Feature 8 l Centennial Outstanding Alumnae 11 l From Across the Seas 14 l Snapshots 15 l Our E-mail Connection 16 l Obituary

S.Sp.S. Journey to Tacloban Shared by: Sr. Erminia delos Reyes S.Sp.S

Our journey to Tacloban in solidarity with our brothers and

sisters affected by the typhoon Yolanda…

…devastated but strengthened in faith…

The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord-Palo, Leyte

… to the Sisters Convent

washing whatever was retrieved from the convent

Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Archdiocese

of Palo and closing of the Year of Faith

The children may grow up

recalling the great storm surge that

swept away their playmates, their

parents and relatives, homes and

schools and familiar playgrounds.

YET, this is our prayer that they too remember to tell the

story of the human spirit‟s courage to survive the raging,

swirling waters

…to hold on to faith from day to day

...to believe even when it seems there is nowhere to anchor one’s

hope,

…to accept the generosity of people across distance, language,

culture and creed

…to trust again the very waters that engulfed one’s family or

one’s neighbour and ultimately claimed one’s piece of dry

land and the space one had called home

…to live fully and treasure the life that one has, not only for

oneself but also in the name of those who have perished in the

storm surge

…to have confidence in a better future that the God of Life has

promised

You Are Not Alone By: Kathryn De Jesus-Bellosillo (HS-74)

2013 will linger in our memories for a long long time.

The heavy human and national toll of the Bohol earthquake and the Yolanda super typhoon, the deep wounds from the PDAF and DAF scandals, the bewildering passage of the RH Law, and, many other life-changing events will remain vivid in the Filipino psyche. We heard the call to be involved. We accepted and were counted.

For CHSM, the arrest of the enrollment decline and the modest but definitive increase in varied sources of incomes continue to cause jubilation in our hearts. The need for alumnae support was issued by CHSAF and CHSNAF. We were happy to engage ourselves in the service of our Alma Mater.

In our personal lives, we had our share of triumphs and setbacks, in health, wealth, and, spiritual being. The need to rise up to the situation was felt. We appreciated realities, and maximized use of opportunities.

Life indeed is a roller coaster ride, with ups and downs, with straight paths forward, U-turns, and curves. We draw from inside us the strength and courage to persevere. We burst into laughter and enjoy. We master the art of cushioning the bumps.

My co-alumnae, let us trod carefully in 2014, but let us be open to surprises, and be awed by the wealth that lie ahead for the country, for our Alma Mater, and for ourselves. Let us face the year with faith and hope. With the Holy Spirit, we shall overcome any setback. Let us welcome 2014 lovingly. We were drenched with this love by the Babe during the Blessed Season of Christmas.

I wish you and your loved ones JESUS!

I Wish You All Jesus! By: Sabsy Sy-Palanca (HS-68)

FROM YOUR ALUMNAE BOARD

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TIMELINE

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CHSAF Spreads Christmas Cheers at Poinsettia

Message from Sr. Victricia Pascasio, S.Sp.S.: “A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! We cannot express enough the gratitude in our hearts. Each one of you has left indelible heart prints in each of us Sisters, especially our elderly Sisters. God bless you abundantly!”

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s the month of December 2013 approaches, CHSAF’s plans were being finalized by HS-72 led by Angie Madrid and Geepers Pascual to spread the Christmas cheers among the S.Sp.S. Sisters at the Poinsettia Convent in Quezon City. The event was held in the afternoon of December 14, 2013.

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Lorraine Sylianteng

called to participate

in the magic show

Chinggoy

Alonzo

rendering

selected

Broadway

songs

and

Christmas

carols

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Sister Evanjelista surprised everyone

with her declamation of the long piece

“The Prisoner at the Bar”

Sisters reminiscing their life’s

little stories and anecdotes

Yola Albano, Daisy Montesa, Tess Llave, Geepers

Pascual and Lucia Quimson posing for posterity

An afternoon full of cheerful camaraderie among

sisters, alumnae, caregivers and guests.

EVENTS

CHSAF board members and friends who were present during the event.

Atty. Manuel del Rosario with

intro by Victoria T. del Rosario, HS-77 “YOLANDA WILL NOT DEFEAT US”

M y husband, Manuel “Noli” del Rosario, has been working for PASAR (Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation) in Isabel, Leyte since 2009. He is currently the Senior VP for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. We have learned to live away from each other, treasuring the weekends or the days we can be together when he comes home or when I visit the area.

On November 8, 2013, when typhoon Yolanda hit our country, Leyte was one of the provinces directly in its path. Helpless against nature, I prayed and prayed for Noli and everyone affected by the strong winds, the rains, and the floods. Thankfully, even if the house and their office suffered damages, Noli is all right and they are moving forward and striving to get back to pre-Yolanda status.

The rebuilding and reconstruction of lives and building are underway. Please continue to support and help the efforts of various groups.

Noli wrote about his experience which I now share with you, fellow-alumnae.

Thank you. ******** “Dear Friends,

I am in Manila for the weekend to visit the family and buy a few

supplies for Leyte.

I work for PASAR Corporation and I am based in Isabel, Leyte

about 42 kilometers away from Ormoc City. On Friday,

November 8 I went down to our Administration building at

around 4:00 am to check on final preparations for the storm.

We had taped windows, boarded up a few doors, and covered

all computers and desks with tarp and plastic. My intention was

to go home by 7:00 am, but by that time the wind had started to

pick up.

The brunt of the storm hit our town at around 8:30 am.

Together with a few employees we initially hid in the toilet. But

as the windows started to explode and shatter and portions of

the roof began to disintegrate, we decided to take shelter in the

IT Server Room. There we stayed until about 12:00 noon and I

was thinking “I could die here today, away from my family.”

When we walked out of the room at noon, the whole roof of our

building was gone. There were 3 inches of water and debris all

around. Going outside was like going to a scene we only

see in pictures of a bombed city. Entire roofs were gone,

electric posts were mangled, vehicles were overturned,

trees were broken like match sticks. At around 3:00 pm

I was still able to send a text to my wife Viqui and these

words captured Yolanda's wrath - "house half-

destroyed, office gone, epic devastation.”

We have been moving forward according to God's plan

since then. Initially the main problems were water, food,

and fuel. Over the course of the first 5 days these were

addressed. The LGU, the church, and private companies

worked well together to bring aid to the residents. Eight

people died in our town.

There is still no electricity, Cell signal is spotty, and

food available at the market is limited but people have

started to move on with their lives. Houses are slowly

being rebuilt and a massive cleanup is under way.

Isabel is luckier than Ormoc City and Tacloban. We

were not affected by the storm surge, and casualties

were minimized.

For a person who went through Yoling in the 1970s and

lived through our share of typhoons (including Ondoy in

2009), Yolanda was MAJOR. Please continue to pray

for the victims, particularly for the people of Tacloban

and Samar. The typhoon brought us to our knees,

not in surrender but in prayer. You will not

defeat us, Yolanda. Leyte will rise up again.

Again thank you all for your support and prayers.

God bless everyone.”

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FEATURE

orn on February 5, 1945 to Dr. Carlos Yu and Adelina Melizar Yu, Marilyn Bernadette, nicknamed “Baby,” was the second of six children. A concert performer since the age of seven, Marilyn’s mastery of the piano, the marimba, and the harp led to performances for heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and notable personalities, including Helen Keller. She was featured marimba soloist of the National Philharmonic Orchestra and distinguished herself as harp soloist and principal harpist of the Manila Symphony, Cultural Center of the Philippines Philharmonic and Metro Manila Symphony Orchestra. After graduating from Assumption Convent and the College of the Holy Spirit, Marilyn completed a Master of Music Degree in Performance from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, California and studied the harp at the Vienna Academy of Music. It was at the College of the Holy Spirit where she met her future husband, Lorenzo (Lory) Sumulong, Jr. at the tender age of 16. When she left Manila for Los Angeles to pursue her Master’s degree, he followed with an engagement ring tucked in the jacket of his passport. Forty-eight years of marriage led to five children: Estrellita (Bubbles), Lorraine, Lorenzo III (L’Jay), Carlos (Charlie), and Peter. Marilyn and Lory renewed their vows on their 25th wedding anniversary at the same church where they got married. Marilyn gently presided over every birthday, graduation, and major event in the family, keeping everyone close in spirit if not always in body. She welcomed two daughters-in-law, Carina and Heather, and her family grew in two separate continents (America and Asia), culminating in five beautiful grandchildren: Joaquin (Jake), Logan, Isaac (Zach), Sophia (Iya), and Paige. When Marilyn and her family moved back to California, she quickly became one of the most sought-after harpists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her schedule was often booked a year in advance. She astonished her fellow musicians and her audience by doing all of her arrangements herself and playing up to five hours of

music from memory without repeating any songs or pieces. In addition to private events, she performed with the Diablo Symphony Orchestra and played with various ensemble groups. She and Lory later moved to retire in Las Vegas, but she continued to teach and perform. After battling with cancer, Marilyn died on July 3, 2013 with a smile on her face and her family around her. We remember her musical performances, which exemplified her spirit – beautiful, original, graceful, with an emotive power that rushes to the surface when you least expect it. We remember her friendships, which were deep and long-lasting. We remember her family, which was her number one priority and, according to her, her biggest achievement. The life and love she devoted to her family and friends will keep them strong as they face a world without her.

By: Lorraine Y. Sumulong

(daughter of Marilyn Yu-Sumulong) Remembering Marilyn Yu-Sumulong

(AM-62/MT-63)

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Marilyn Yu-Sumulong’s graduation

photo.

We regret to announce that the Piano Concert that was planned to be held on February 15, 2014 is cancelled in order to redirect our time and effort to the relief and rehabilitation of the Typhoon Yolanda victims.

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GALLERY

Class „57 Christmas Party, December 7, 2013. Front Seated: (L to R) Linda Guison-Miranda, Niza Soriano-Vergel De Dios, Linda David -del Rosario, Zita Reyes-Punsalan, Thelma Exconde-Gana, Odelia Gregorio-Arroyo. Standing: Aurora Cheng-Borres, Clarissa Perez, Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo, Carmen Contreras-Labrador, Nani Santos, Boots Santos-Bonifacio, Isabel Araneta, Consuelo Sanchez-Guerrero, Lulu Abellar-Mendoza, Lita Saqueton-Bautista, Amelita Garcia-Quesada, HonorataMorabe-Cruz, Olive Macapinlac-Ferriols, Pansy Sarthou-Jimenez, Norma Ablaza-Macatulad, Pilar Garcia-Aldenese

Book Launching of “Don‟t Forget the Soap” by Marie

Claire Lim-Moore, December 6, 2013 at Fully Booked,

Serendra. Front row (L-R): Lynn Sunico, Maricar Cuisia, Rora Tolentino, Chickie Alvir, Heidi Gabutina, Benjo Macaso, Lenore RS Lim, Marie Claire Lim-Moore, Imelda Cajipe, Bernie Lazaro, Rhoda Recto, Tita Dizon, and Deanna Go Bio

45 years later, joint lunch

then coffee of AB/BSC-67

and AB/BSC-68. In the photo are AB/BSC-67 and AB/BSC-68 alumnae: Zenaida (Zeny) Reynoso-Albano, Roberta (Ruby) De Guzman-Caparas, Nora Echem-Jones, Yolanda (Yola) Arce-Pilar, Lucia Bacani-Quimson, Agnes Santiago-Gutierrez (not in the picture)

Merry Christmas greetings from outstanding

alumnae-awardee, Violly Joaquin -Seitz (BSBio-87)

and her family: Mitch, Viollie, Marites (20), JR (18), Justin (15), Marisa (14), John Paul (11), James (9), Maria Luisa (7)

Sr. Guadalupe with her

young piano prodigies

during their last

recital.

Requiem Mass, December 7, 2013

CHSNAF Centennial Reunion/ Conference in Las Vegas

CHSAF President Sabsy Palanca promoting the February 2014 Homecoming

HS 68 at Las Vegas Conference Last row: Ellen Young-Gomez, Lina Umali, Aileen Del Gallego, 2nd row: Jean Flor, Yolanda Manding-Albano, Marilyn Dijamco, Alicia Carlos, Sabsy Palanca, Cora Nieves 1st row: Marivic Lim, Purificacion Conley, Cindy Perez, Alma Buan, Louie Reyes, Martha Nabor, Nitz Aristorenas-Yap

Cora Nieves, Deanna Go Bio, Sabsy Palanca

CHSAF President Sabsy Palanca, Outgoing CHSNAF President Ellen Young-Gomez and Adopt-a-scholar Chair Yola Manding-Albano

Cara Andrea (grand daughter of Sabsy Palanca), Sabsy Palanca and Socorro De Castro-Landsberg, composer of Centennial Song

Piano Concert in Las Vegas

In the photo are: Ellen Young-Gomez, Louie Reyes, Alicia Carlos, Molly Huang, Carmen Dayrit-Padilla, Yola Manding-Albano and Sabsy Palanca

Post Las Vegas Conference reunion of HS-68 in Martha Nabor’s house in Bakerfields. Sabsy Palanca, Martha Nabor, Cindy Perez and Alicia Carlos

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From Across the Seas

CHSNAF Centennial Reunion

/Conference

October 2013

Las Vegas, Nevada

Centennial Homecoming Experience By Rosemary Viterbo-Zapf, HS-65, Germany

Ellen Y. Gomez HS-68, outgoing President

Mary Anne T. Fadul HS-72, incoming President

Incoming Chapter Presidents (Left to Right): SouthWest—Lina Suarez Umali, HS-68 Nevada/Mountain.States—Luzviminda Francisco Sicat, HS-57 MWDC—Carmen Gloria, AB/BSC-69 NorthEast—Deanna Go Bio, AB-58/BSC-59 East Canada—Marilou Capistrano Parcero, HS-73 Pacific NorthWest—Medy Belo Villar, HS-67, BSC-71 Southern CA/Hawaii—Pazrica Cho, HS-80 Middle States—Erlinda Navarro Suarez, HS-69/BS Math-73 (not in picture)

Emotional singing of the Alma

Mater and the Centennial songs

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CENTENNIAL OUTSTANDING ALUMNAE Continued from the October 2013 issue

The limited edition

Fernando C. Amorsolo Plate

Features the National Artist’s “Jesus with Children” rendered in stained glass

for HGC/CHSM

“Though hardly mentioned in any book,

the window is considered to be

the only glass work by the Maestro.”

Please email your orders to: chsafamorsolo5@gmail.com or

Visit/call the CHSAF Office tel no. 735-5986. Look for Ms. Virgie (Benjo) Macaso

Price per piece at Php2,000 or US$47. Delivery of plates: January 2014

Front

Back Proceeds will benefit the 100 Scholars

and defray admin expenses.

The plate comes with an acrylic

stand and its own distinct

box.

(Ed.’s Note — This section contains messages/information

received through our e-mail address: chsaf.mla@gmail.com)

From: Kathryn de Jesus-Bellosillo (HS-74), Quezon City, Jan. 01/14:

Looks like 2014 will be a glorious year for all. Received a text message last night from Olivia Valera-Palala (HS-72) and currently Philippine Ambassador to Jordan.

Here's her message:

"As of last night, I deposited the total amount of P43,369.01, equivalent to Jordanian dinars 700 (without the service charge) to the CHS Alumnae Foundation Inc. RCBC account, for the SSpS Calamity Fund.

The Philippine Embassy in Amman organized a fund-raising event in Amman recently, and this was the money we raised for the Typhoon Yolanda victims. Please understand that most of the OFWs here are maids with minimum wage salary. I feel that this money will be able to finance the cost of building two bancas at P20T each.

Happy New Year and God bless."

We now have TWO bancas from HS-72. We also had a batch (HS-74) reunion last December 30, and our class will donate TWO bancas also. That means we have FOUR BANCAS to open 2014! God is good!

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The Spirit is truly ablaze!

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From: Violeta Joaquin-Seitz (BSBio-87), Tracy, California, Dec. 18/13

Hi Everyone,

On behalf of Pusong Pinoy Forever I want to thank you all for your prayers and support. I'm leaving for the Philippines on Dec 26-Jan 4, 2013 to help assist the survivors of the recent typhoon, including the orphans of Hospicio de San Jose. Thousands of Filipinos were left homeless, lost their families, or were orphaned. We would appreciate your prayers for this mission trip, and please consider donating if you are able. All of your donations will be given directly to the survivors and are tax deductible.

Thank you, Viollie Seitz Founder and President Pusong Pinoy Forever Foundation 2805 Redbridge Rd Tracy, CA 95377 PusongPinoyForever.com

-- Pusong Pinoy Forever Foundation is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Contributions to Pusong Pinoy Forever Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Our E-mail Connection

More Tributes for … “La Señora de Torres”…

Note: We continue to receive messages about former faculty member, Milagros Gomez-Torres, who passed away last October … from the grateful hearts of her former students.

From: Ireen Santos-Hernandez (BSC-83), Taytay, Rizal, October 5/13

How can I forget? … I remember her as one who was always came to class ready and lively. I also loved her fashion style.

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From: Cynthia Victoria Villarosa-Subijano (BSC-66), Cabanatuan City, October 7/13

It saddens me to learn that Miss Gomez … passed away. She is one of the three professors whom I think about every now and then, along with Atty. Crispin Llamado and Mrs. Eliza Bengzon. Unfortunately I am out of the country as I would very much wish to pay her my last respect. I would have whispered to her that I taught Spanish to high school students at St. Bridget in Buhi, Camarines Sur. I know she would have been amused to know that. I met Miss Gomez after graduation somewhere, less than ten years after I graduated. Her waistline, as I recall, was still small and her familiar smile still on her face. She was wearing a pencil-cut skirt....I thought to myself as I approached her, " She has not changed a bit, still the smart lady professor I had back then!" In short and referred in a positive and flattering way… "Hmmm, What a Foxy Lady!"...... Rest in peace, Miss Gomez! You will forever be in my heart and prayers!

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From: Ma. Zenaida Caparas-Coupe (AB-66/BSE-67), Auckland, New Zealand, October 7/13

Yes, I have distinct, fond memories of Ms. Mila Gomez … behind that stern , exacting, terror image, was the real Mila Gomez - softhearted and amiable, after all. Now I understand, as a teacher myself, why she kept that professional boundary /distance.

I was pleasantly delighted that she broke the mold of single-blessedness and became Mrs. Torres, and resided in the same San Miguel vicinity where I lived.

I remember how the class memorized/reviewed for the 1-10 quizzes! In fact, so affected were we that, to have a way out, we cross- enrolled for the higher Spanish subjects at neighboring schools. (I had to study double time as I didn't have Spanish in high school - no hablo español …but I managed to get 2.5 - wow!!)

"So this is Barcelona, Madrid, etc.," as I travelled recently and reminisced the same places she would mention in her lessons.

She has impinged on me her inimitable persona; so confidently assertive, her fashion sense uniquely hers alone.

Ms. Gomez, I was looking forward to seeing you at the Centennial Homecoming last February. Be that as it may, hasta la vista. You are in the best place in peace and joy where the universal language is LOVE.

Your memory shall live on. Continued on page 18

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Our E-mail Connection

From: Ma. Corazon R. Dangalio (HS-56/BSE-60), Notre Dame de Vie Center of Solitude, Angat, Bulacan, October 7/13

Ms. Gomez must be speaking in Spanish with Teresa of Avila in heaven now! She made me love learning the language, so determined, clear and thorough! She always ended her classes with us with "Ahora, tarea de casa!" We didn't dare not to do our homework and it worked. What a pity we did not have the opportunity to practice all that our Spanish teachers taught us from high school to college. Because of them, I can read Teresa of Avila in her Vida and her Camino de Perfeccion.

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From: Theresa Gonzalez-Pestano (HS-62/AB-66), Richmond, Canada, October 8/13

Thank you for the information of the demise of my beloved Spanish teacher, Mila Gomez-Torres. We had a close friendship … she was the one who taught me to say to myself "I am a child of God…and I am okay.” During the time in 2007 when I found out I might have cancer of the breast, she encouraged me to trust in God's love and mercy, to surrender everything to him no matter what happens. She called me "Teresing". The last time I talked to her was in March 2012 before I left for Canada. … I am happy God took her on the feast of" St. Theresa of the Little Flower," my patron saint. I am sure she is now with God.

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From: Antonieta Articona-Brion (BSChem-67), Makati City, October 07/13

…I loved her vivaciousness and her challenging approach to teaching Spanish. She required us to speak only Spanish as soon as we entered our classroom. We said our prayers in Spanish. And we had to memorize the conjugation of the Spanish verbs - verbos - the subjunctivos, the preterito imperfectos, etc. - which to my mind were useless to learn but we had to in order to pass the course. But, thanks to her, I still understand Spanish and can follow the drift of the conversation when I watch TV Español and, while my tenses are bad, I can communicate in broken Spanish. …

Her class was always fun to be in because she loved to teach and she loved her students and, most of all, she loved life - which inspired me somehow. She was always watching her students and would call on whoever was not listening, just to bring her back from her daydreaming.

God bless your soul, Ms. Torres. You set a good example for me … I will remember you whenever I hear Spanish spoken.

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From: Catalina Martinez-Cruz (HS-61/BSC-65), Cerritos, California, USA, October 8/13

… She was one of my most influential teachers in college, who instilled in me a strict discipline for studying and having fun at the same time. Spanish class was something I would always look forward to even though I placed more effort in trying to achieve very good grades from Señorita Gomez (how our class loved to address her). I remember her as a smartly-dressed lady who was very sincere in making sure that her class love the Spanish language and its heritage. She was true to her promise to sing in

Spanish to the class on the last day of the school year - we were so proud of her on that day!

May you rest in peace, Srta. Gomez, and continue to sing your Spanish songs to our baby Jesus! Be part of our E-Mail Connection… be sure to check out our

newly-updated CHSAF Website at: http://chsaf.faithweb.com

WE, the Alumnae Editorial Board

Ma. Victoria B. Anastacio (HS-63/AB-67) Victoria Torres -del Rosario (HS-77)

Remedios “Tita” Dizon (HS-63) Riziel Fajutag-Icaro (AB-11)

Virginia P. Macaso (BSChem-63) Maria Corazon B. Parco (AB-63/BSE-64)

Sr. Victricia Pascasio, S.Sp.S. (HS-53/AB-57/BSE-64) Ma. Belen Elvira S. Tiongco (HS-77)

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Prayers Through our "Alumnae Prayer Community," let all of us, alumnae-sisters, pause for a minute and storm heaven with our prayers for:

- the complete recovery of Myrna Ambrosio-Gautschi (HS-54/ BSChem 58), who recently underwent surgery on her thyroid gland;

-the healing of Gregorio Tan, husband of Cecilia Pongos-Tan (HS-55), who has been diagnosed with colon cancer;

- the special intentions of Virginia Vallarta-Fausto (HS-55);

- the complete recovery from the accident that Consuelo Romualdo-Bruan (HS-55/BSC-59) met several months ago, which continues to plague her up to this day;

- for our alumnae-sisters who became victims of the monstrous typhoon, Haiyan, and those who live in the United States and Canada and had to brave the harsh and cold winter storms.

Send us your prayer requests and let our “Alumnae Prayer Community” gather through this section in his name for you. Call Riziel at Tel. No. 735-5986 or e-mail us at chsaf.mla@gmail.com

Obituary 2013 Sep. 22 - Ruben Fernandez Sr., 94-year old father of Teresita Fernandez-Malong (HS-57); Oct. 06 - Sr. Agnesilla, S.Sp.S. (Leandra Lim), HS-47/BSE-57; Oct. 10 - Dr. Cecilio Vergel de Dios, son of Leonisa Masilang-Vergel de Dios (HS-34), brother of Magdalena V.D.D. Dreyfus (HS-56), Erlinda V.D.D. Frondoso (HS-64/ BSC-68), and Ana Violeta V.D.D. Malaty (HS-71); Oct. 14 - Edith L. Oliveros (HS-53), from respiratory failure due to lung cancer. Edith, a renowned interior designer and 2013 CHSM centennial awardee for Media, Culture and the Arts; was a pioneer in her field and one of our country's best; she was the founder-director of the Philippine School for Interior Design; Oct. 18 - Eva Nepomuceno-Lim (HS-37), aunt of Ma. Regina Nepomuceno-Gueco (AB/BSC-69); Oct. 18 - Dr. Alberto Romualdez, Jr., husband of Felicidad Herbosa- Romualdez (HS-66/AB/BSC-71); Nov. 03 - Immaculada Trinidad-Calica (HS-61); Nov. 05 - Florencio R. Arcenal, 93, father-in-law of Adelaida Fabella-Arcenal (HS-55/CSS-56/BSHE-59);

Nov. 16 - Ricardo P. Guevara, husband of Amelita Dayrit-Guevara (HS-53); Nov. 20 - Ma. Juana Rodriguez (HS-72/BSC-76), daughter of Adelina Santos-Rodriguez (HS-38); sister of Rosalinda R. Roa (HS-59), Ma. Lourdes R. Fernandez (HS-60), Diana R. Buenviaje (HS-66), Adelina R. Zaldarriaga (HS-70/ BFA-74), and Ma. Elena (HS-74); Dec. 08 - Angeles Llanes, mother of Rosalinda L. Dimayuga (HS-64); Dec. 14 - John K.C. Ng, husband of Olivia Tang-Ng (HS-55); Dec. 24 – Sr. Ewalda Ungson (ETC-51/BSEEd-56), former teacher at CHSM from the fifties to the sixties; sister of Josefina U. Alvarez (d), ETC-42, Ma. Teresa U. Devito (d), HS-48/ AB-51/BSE-52, Sr. Charito, SSS (d) HS-50/AB-72, Ma. Lourdes U. Agay (HS-51), and Ma. Clara-Donely (d), HS-55; 2014 Jan. 05 - Ponciano A. Mathay, husband of Teresita Kaluag-Mathay (HS-50); Jan. 06 - Myrna D. Almario (HS-53/CSS-55/AB-57); Jan. 06 - Procesa F. de Castro, mother of Esther de Castro-Vital (HS-64);

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WE, THE ALUMNAE

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would also like it to be a newspaper by HGC/CHS alumnae. Thus, we welcome

your contributions to the different sections of the WE, such as ALUMNEWS

(just got married, or had a baby, moved out of your house or the country, got a

new job, etc... share the news with us), FEATURES (your memories of a

classmate or a teacher; let us know your insights about yourself, tell us about the

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teacher’s letter with us), FAMILY TALK (send us your family picture and let us

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Send your contributions to: The CHS Alumnae Office, 163 E Mendiola, Manila

or e-mail to chsaf.mla@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM I would like to renew my active membership to the CHS Alumnae Foundation. Enclosed is my payment (cash/check) as follows:

_______P500.00/US$12.00 (One-year membership) _______P1,000.00/US$24.00 (Two-year membership)

Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Tel. No. _______________________________ E-Mail Address: _________________________

Note: Pls. make your checks payable to: CHS ALUMNAE FOUNDATION, INC. and mail c/o The Alumnae Office, 163 E. Mendiola, Manila.

Congratulations to…

•Veronica Esposo-Ramirez, Ph.D. (BFA-82) on the launching of her book, Bringing Out the Good in Character, which was recently released by the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). The book is about bringing up adolescents of good character in the digital ages, education in chastity, anti-bullying, the use of stories in forming good character and the tools for evaluating character education. Veronica is an associate professor at the UA&P and the director for operations of the Center for Research and Communication. A second book - Working Overseas: Diaspora that Sustains the Nation – that was released by UA&P was edited by Veronica.

•Cancer survivor, Ma. Theresa Gonzalez-Pestano (HS-62/AB-66) who recently participated in the 22nd CIBC “Run for the Cure” that was sponsored by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the leading volunteer-led national organization dedicated to a “vision of creating a future without breast cancer.” Proceeds from this event were utilized in the province of British Columbia to finance cancer research and to support improvement in its treatment in the workforce.

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