Batch 1995 - ASMSI

The ASMSI Blog, A Repost

2011-06-20T18:23:00.002+08:00

This is an improved version of a post I've written when the ASMSI blog was started in November of 2009. Currently, it is in the backburner. But I believe that it will be revived in the future and will be of help to the ASMSI organization.

Our Chime, Our Blog

Who among us can forget the Sisters of Mary chime bell?

A simple melody that calls everyone in the institution to a guided course of action - whether to study, to work, to pray or to play.

ASMSI wishes to sound its own chime.

This time to call upon all alumni to lend a hand, a persona if you will - as to what is a Sisters of Mary graduate is all about - through the ASMSI's very own blog.

What has happened to the child that used to heed that simple chime after stepping out of the confines of the hallowed grounds of the beloved Alma Mater?

Through the ASMSI blog, any alumni can be a chime ringer. Through words, any alumni can tell a story of triumph, share an experience filled with valuable lessons, ask a relevant, even thought-provoking question to ponder upon or to call to action others to a noble endeavor.

True, action speaks louder than words. But in these modern times even positive actions are drowned by the noise of the world. The ASMSI blog aims to speak out the cumulative voice of SMS graduates - a voice that can inspire, trigger a positive change and ultimately, lead to improved lives.

Is it in us to use the power and reach of a weblog to make ASMSI & the alumni, its aspirations & initiatives, its goals & accomplishments, its struggles & triumphs, to be better communicated towards each other and to the world?

Is it in you, in us? Blog on!

P.S.
I'm down with the flu, again.

March 20, 2011 Annual ASMSI Homecoming at the Sisters of Mary Complex in Biga, Silang, Cavite

2011-03-24T21:07:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday was the annual homecoming of graduates to our beloved school, the Sisters of Mary School in Biga, Silang, Cavite.

March 20, 2011
Grand Alumni Homecoming
Sisters of Mary Complex
Biga, Silang, Cavite

By this batch picture, in the background of wide smiles, the attendees from our batch is growing, so as those starting to raise their own families.

Thank you, batchmate Ms. Katherine Garin-Bulac and his husband who shot this photo.

The scene last Sunday was far from my early days of going back to SOM, circa 1995-2001, where mingling is almost exclusive with former dorm mates and classmates. A mass, a program, some nods here and there, and that's it. My problem these recent GAHs, is how to divide my time among you my dear batchmates, friends from other batches and things to enjoy while inside the school. A welcome dilemma nonetheless.

By now, we have grown accustomed into seeing batchmates both ladies and gents regularly in Silang. After the initial awkwardness of remembering names of familiar faces, the gents can go laughing their way to reminiscing shared experiences, sometimes all the way to a batchmate's place with food & drinks. I guess, that happens too with our lady batchmates minus the drinking part.

While this year is a bit lacking, in terms of having a formal talk amongst batchmates, I can assure you, that isn't always the case. It is understandable to get a little envious of other batchmates in uniformed shirts, banner, meetings and all.

We had them in the past. It's just that the usual "pasimuno", (for lack of better term), may have been preoccupied by other pressing matters or distracted by the pure joy of roaming the grounds of our beloved Alma Mater.

If we ever meet by August 2011, I greatly expect, that the talk would be more meaningful, and as always in our batch, fruitful.

All the best, batchmates! Till our next kitakits.

-doms

PS. Yes, I am sick right now. That's why this blog gets updated today.

Batch 1995 Kitakits @ John Riley de Borja Marcelino's Christening

2010-10-04T11:50:00.002+08:00

It has been ages since I updated this blog out of lack of to write about. Well, not anymore.

Last September 26, 2010, some Batch 1995 grads were able to meet at the occasion of John Riley de Borja-Marcelino's Christening.

John Riley is the bundle of joy from God that blessed the union between our batchmates Marlon Marcelino and the former Daisy De Borja, now Mrs. Marcelino.

John Riley was welcomed to the Christian world via his Baptism at the Holy Trinity Parish Church in Balic-balic, Sampaloc, Manila.

Thank you, Dhei & Marlon.

Present in the occasion were batchmates Rex Domino, Edwin Ballaran & Shirley Martinez-Ballaran, Nova Estabaya, Zeny Villapando, Pam de Villa with Moymoy & Nelfe Villas.

Hopefully, I can update our batch blog with more news and information about our batch, batchmates and ASMSI.

In other words, invite nyo ko sa birthday, kasal, binyag, parties atbp! Hahaha!!! Kidding aside, kindly e-mail me or contact me about anything relevant to our batchmates. Those things that can inspire us in our very busy lives. And I'll try my best to post it here.

Email: xerdoms@yahoo.com
CP: +639162323015

All the best to our batchmates, go forward Batch 1995!

Batch 1995 Meeting @ Mina's Office - June 13, 2010

2010-06-14T02:30:00.009+08:00

In preparation for the Sisters of Mary Schools 25th Anniversary this coming August 15, 2010, a meeting was organized to discuss Batch 1995 plans and preparations of the aforementioned event.

Attendees:
Mina Salud (mines), Zigfrey Camua (zig), Pam de Villa(Pam), Zen Villapando(Zen), doms, Arieste Lunas (loverboy na nagtime in lang), Eva Protacio(Eve), Leo Misa Jr. (Leo), Ronald Allan Cucio(RAC), Garry Palma(Garry).

Discussions made were still on batch level and some suggestions' implementation may depend on ASMSI/SOM approval.

These were the items discussed: Click each item for more info.

1. August 15, 2010 Program for grads & students.
2. Cotton Candy for all Students
3. Batch Shirt for August
4. Games for the Students
5. Mass Offering - holy eucharist c/o doms
6. Remitting of Piggy/Cow Banks
7. Procurement of Tents/Beach Umbrellas

August 15, 2010 Program
Batch 1995 is assigned hosting duties in the program for graduates and students in August 15, 2010. As it is, we need Emcees & performmers for the program. The following names are suggested/requested:
Emcees: Leo, Nancy Roxas, Lolayni Arpia, Nova Estabaya, Lene Ramos
Performers: Fred Bacungan, Leonardo Verdillo

Cotton Candy for all students of SOM
Cotton candy was initially assigned to other batches but Batch 1995 may assumed the said responsibility. We need to hire at least two cotton-candy machines + operator to distribute cotton candy for all students numbering to 5464.

We need to coordinate with Nelfe if she still has contacts for this.

Zig volunteered to create stubs to be utilized by the children in claiming their cotton candies.

Batch 1995 Shirt for August 2010 Event
Our Batch Shirt for August will the combined designs of Marlon Marcelino & Pam De Villa. Final design will be posted here. Canvassing will start once the design is finalized.

Games for the Children
Batch is assigned with the most number of children to facilitate games. We were assigned 10 families (454 girl students).

We are assigned two basketball courts in between the swimming pool and the Ray Grace Building. (If you are entering the girlstown campus main gate, Ray Grace building is the 7-storey building in your right.)

For the games, we need at least 10 games/relay(of course!). Fresh & Unique games for girls are preferred. We need game masters and game marshalls. Volunteers are most welcome so that tasks can be assigned as early as possible.

Megaphone and whistles would be a big help in this activity. Louie Ardidon brought a megaphone in August 2008.

Remitting of Piggy/Cow Banks
Piggy/Cow Banks distributed last August 2009 will be collected. Funds from these will be equally divided and donated between ASMSI & FACFI. We need to coordinate with ASMSI office to assign a person in charge at the registration. Replacement pig/cow banks may be available for those who wants to continue saving small amounts.

Procurement of Tents/Beach Umbrellas
This idea is for the long term. To give us shade for alumni outdoor activities like the games for the children. Estimated price, 2500 - 3000 Php Good for 8 persons. Initial plan, Zen with doms will canvass in Divisoria.

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Special thanks to lovely Ms. Mina Salud for volunteering their office for the meeting venue and providing food and beverages. Also, for the alumni of the month, Salmero Valdez, for being our photographer.

This is for our batch. Participation and volunteerism are needed for our plans to see its completion. Those willing and very interested to help should coordinate with our batch representatives - Zeny or Zig.

Zen
09083425478
YM/E-mail: mackzrd@yahoo.com

Zig Camua
09219998255
YM/E-mail: whaleshaker@yahoo.com
Wlive/E-mail: zeegcamua@hotmail.com

There will be a birthday celebration next weekend so it may be another occasion to talk more about our batch preparations. Watch out for announcements from this blog, e-mail blast or sms blast.

Be wary of solicitations. Verify with ASMSI office or Sisters of Mary before transacting.

SHARON B. DIZON
ASMSI Executive Director
The Sisters of Mary School Girlstown Complex,
Biga II, Silang 4118 Cavite
Phone: (+632) 529.8321 / (046) 865.3097 / (046) 414.0575
Mobile: +639287076274

The Sisters of Mary Girlstown
Bo. Biga, Silang Cavite
Tel No: (02)529-8321, (046) 865-3097
Fax No: (046) 414-2575
Email: smsbiga@yahoo.com

Batch 1995 Shirt Design Suggestions for the August 2010 - Sisters Of Mary Silver Anniversary Event

2010-06-09T16:49:00.009+08:00

Here are the design suggestions for our batch shirt to be worn this coming August - the Silver Anniversary of the Sisters of Mary Event.

This can also be viewed HERE.

Batch 1995 T-Shirt Suggestion by Ms. Pam De Villa

2010-06-08T16:58:00.003+08:00

It's been a while since this blog had some action.

Thanks to Ms. Pam De Villa who exerted some effort to start the ball rolling for our preparation for Sisters of Mary's 25th Anniversary Celebration this August.

Here is her suggested t-shirt design to be worn on the said event.

Acknowledgements & Batch 1995 Fund Report

2009-08-26T06:29:00.016+08:00

Acknowledgements & Thanks:

MAC, KGB, SD Jr.
for the generous monetary donations.

Edwin B., Ms. Mendy & Ms. Zeny
for out batch t-shirt.

Ms. Nova & Ms. Mines
for the piggy and cowy banks.

Pam & Zeny
who braved Divisoria, heat and exhaustion
to buy our batch's gifts to the children.

And of course, to all of us
who cooperated and shared their collective enthusiasm and energies
in adding our som birthday this year
to our haul of unforgettable memories together.

We did it and we will do better, together!

Here is our Batch Fund Report courtesy of Ms. Zeny Villapando.

SIKSIKSIKONAYN | Minutes of June 6, 2009 Meeting

2009-06-08T14:19:00.007+08:00

I am proud to share to you that the meeting last June 6, 2009 turned out great.

I know it is not something new that whenever we get to see each other we always have fun. Considering that this get-together of sorts were done inside a bar, the amount of good things discussed was pleasantly surprising.

Anyway, here are the important agendas discussed last siksiksikonayn as I recall it. Ms. Zeny took care of the minutes of the said meeting but are still preoccupied with her work.

1. The Batch 1995 shirt is now ready for ordering. It will be our shirt for August 16, 2009. Proceeds from its sale will go to our batch fund and some portions are planned to be donated to the ASMSI fund.

2. Piggy bank. Ms. Mina Salud and Ms. Nova Estabaya will provide 50 piggy banks each. It will be distributed on August 16, 2009 us or anyone who are interested to support this project. The piggy bank will be our batch's way of saving little amounts of money. This piggy banks will be returned on March 2010 as our batch donation to FACFI. Visit the site for more details.

3. Outreach programs. Ms. Shirley Martinez brought up the idea of engaging in outreach programs under the auspices of Hands On Manila. As per the discussions, we have set July 25, 2009 as the day when we will request for a scheduled orientation at Mina Salud's office in Makati to Hands on Manila.

By July 18, 2009, the minimum of 10 interested individuals should be finalized.

So far, ito pa lang ang narerecall ko. I will update this once Zeny will give me a copy of the minutes.

Go, go, go Batch 1995!
We can make these happen. ;)

Order your Batch 1995 Shirt now!

2009-06-07T08:11:00.000+08:00

Hello batchmates! It has been a while since our Batch blog has been updated. Those interested can now order their Batch 1995 Shirt.

The Batch 1995 Shirt is planned to be worn on August 16, 2009 Foundation Day celebrations. The simple design was created by our batchmate Edwin Ballaran and was chosen thru voting. It is only available in green color, the preferred batch color for this coming event.

The shirt is priced at 300 Php each and available sizes are Small, Medium, Large and Xtra Large. The designs will be embroidered on the shirt. The supplier for our shirt is courtesy of the canvassing efforts of Ms. Mendy Regondola.

To order, you can pay personally to Ms. Zeny Villapando or Ms. Mina Salud or deposit your payments to the bank account details listed below. To be more organized, Zeny will be assigned to the gentlemen's payments and Mina for the ladies.

For the Gents:
BDO Savings Account
Account Name: macaria zenobia o. villapando
Account No.: 473-0020238
Branch: Ayala Alabang Richville
Cel #: 0908-3425478

For the Ladies:
BPI Current Account
Account Name: mina v. salud
Account No.: 0280002097
Branch: Buendia Reposo
Cel #: 0917-8828010

*** provincial deposit may incur additional charges ***

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Once you have deposited your payment, please save the deposit slip for future reference. Then inform Zeny or Mina of your payment by texting your complete name and the size of the shirt you want. Please include the payment details like amount and bank branch.

Once the payment has been verified, they will confirm your order with a text reply. As these two ladies may be busy with their respective work, please allot reasonable time in waiting for their response.

The minimum number of shirts required is 50 pieces. When 50 payments have been reached, the shirt will be ordered to the supplier. Be among the first 50 to order. Otherwise, you would have to wait for the next 50 for your shirt.

This initiative is aimed at fostering unity among us, Batch 1995 graduates of SOM, and is purely voluntary. Sponsors are most welcome. Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will go to our Batch fund and will be used for alumni related projects. A report will be published here for transparency purposes.

No solicitation will be issued for this initiative. Beware of unscrupulous persons who may attempt to use this for their personal benefit. Transact only with the concerned persons.

Batch 1995 Shirt Canvassing

2009-04-27T22:37:00.003+08:00

Now, that a design had been decided, we can now proceed to canvassing.

Any Batch 1995 graduate is welcome to get quotations for the said design. Main consideration would be the least price.

Please inform our Batch representatives, Zen or Zig or e-mail the quotation details to asmsi95@gmail.com. Please use Batch Shirt Quotation as subject of your e-mail.

As the initial plan, once a printing company or business has been chosen, a message will be sent out to instruct all interested Batch 1995 grads on how to place their order and, of course, on how to pay.

Visit this blog or the Batch 1995 thread at the asmsi website regularly for updates.

Go Batch 1995!

Edwin Ballaran's design will be Batch 1995 shirt on August.

2009-04-06T13:20:00.006+08:00

After the tabulation of votes, the design of Mr. Edwin Ballaran garnered the most number of votes.

Shirt Front

Shirt Back

Edwin's design garnered 9 1st choice votes and obtained a total of 55 points. Meanwhile LouieArdidon's first design and Rex Villarin's second design came in second and third respectively. You can view the complete tabulation of votes here.

Batch 1995 Shirt for August - Design by Rex Villarin

2009-04-05T21:57:00.003+08:00

For more choice for out Batch Shirt this coming August, Rex Villarin sent the following designs for our consideration.

Design 1

Design 2

Batch 1995 Shirt for August - Design by Marlon Marcelino

2009-03-31T13:37:00.002+08:00

Please welcome another batchmate, Mr. Marlon Marcelino, who took time off to submit his own design for our Batch Shirt.

Batch 1995 Shirts for August - New Design by Louie Ardidon

2009-03-30T13:28:00.003+08:00

Our batchmate Louie, sent another set of design for our Batch Shirt this coming August to choose from. Kudos to Louie Ardidon! ;)

Just click the Read More link to view them. Comments and suggestions are very much welcome. Please put your name where your comment is.

Batch 1995 Shirt For August - Design by Ms. Sonia Argoso

2009-03-28T12:55:00.004+08:00

These designs are courtesy of Ms. Sonia Argoso, currently in UAE.

Design 1

Design 2

Batch 1995 Shirt for August - Design by Louie Ardidon

2009-03-27T15:09:00.005+08:00

Here is another design suggestion for our batch shirt this August courtesy of Mr. Louie Ardidon.

ASMSI Foundation Day Activities - Games for the Children

2009-03-26T00:21:00.003+08:00

For the past 4 years, the ASMSI Foundation Day Celebration involves facilitating games for the incumbent students in our beloved Alma Mater - Sisters of Mary Schools. And I believe that it will continue this year.

Every batch will be assigned students [on a per year level or per sister-in-charge basis] to organize games for these children. The same way when games were organized for us while we were inside SOM.

As for the prizes to be given away, all graduates are encouraged to bring packs of candies/chocolates and even school supplies. These maybe surrendered at the gate where the alumni officers will distribute it so that all batches will have prizes to give away.

In relation to having a uniform for this event, would it be more convenient if we wear sports shirts and not a polo shirt? Well, that's just me ( Rex "doms" Domino ). Hehehe! Anyway, I can bring an extra shirt naman.

There are also suggestions in our batch thread in the asmsi website, about other color than green.

Well, all I can say is relay this info (batch polo shirt) to as many batchmates as possible. Say your comments and suggestions here or in the asmsi website/batch 1995 thread or forever hold your peace!

Hehehe!!!

Lastly, let me share with you some of my thoughts after the August 2008 Foundation day here.

Batch 1995 Shirt for August - Design by Rene Lebico

2009-03-26T00:03:00.009+08:00

These designs are courtesy of Mr. Rene Lebico. He is actually not one of our batchmates but belongs to Batch 1997. I believe he joined us in our mini celebration at Leo's bar last March 15, 2009.

DESIGN 1

DESIGN 2

For those who are unable to access the asmsi website, here are design suggestions for our Batch Polo Shirt for this year's August Foundation day celebration. Please comment on it.

Batch 1995 Shirt for August - Design by Zeny Villapando

2009-03-22T14:00:00.008+08:00

Batchmates, Ms. Zeny Villapando has started the ball rolling for our batch shirt this August with her simple design suggestion. It is actually done in MS Word. This is the best I could do to share it with you. Hehehe!!!
Batch95 Polo Shirt Design 1

Publish at Scribd or explore others: Academic Work Internet & Technolog business photos

It is basically a green polo shirt with the asmsi logo on the left chest area ( when you wear the shirt). At the front hem (english daw ng laylayan yan! :D), the text in yellow
Batch '95 ... Salamat at
At the back, in white color the asmsi website; www.asmsi.org.ph plus at the hem, also in yellow color,
tayo'y nagkasamang muli.

ASMSI Website: Membership Activation

2009-03-17T23:18:00.005+08:00

The Alumni of the Sisters of Mary Schools Inc. (ASMSI) have been reaching out to all alumni across the country through its own website at www.asmsi.org.ph for the past five years or so. The website has been instrumental for the organization's growth and continuous existence.

As Batch 1995 graduates, we are therefore encouraged to use the website to know more of the organization, its activities and programs and reconnect with fellow batchmates or other alumni.

To activate your membership account now, go to the website. Look for the member's area on the upper right hand corner and activate your membership.

You will then see a registration form where you would need to fill in your Last name, First name, Middle Initial, Birthday, Gender, Batch and Branch. These infos are needed to verify if the person seeking membership activation is really a graduate of the Sisters of Mary School.

If you are able to activate your account, check the website regularly for important announcements and try to interact with fellow batchmates and alumni.

Unfortunately, there are some glitches that you might encounter. If you see a NO RECORDS FOUND message, do not fret. The database of graduates has errors.

First, try to use January 0, 1900 as your birthday. If you have the yearbook, fill in your name as listed in the yearbook. If both of these fail, click the Contact us link.

The website administrators will try to accommodate your request as soon as it is possible. Remember that the website is maintained by volunteers without any form of compensation. Let us wait for their response patiently.

March 15, 2009 Alumni Homecoming

2009-03-16T02:22:00.009+08:00

The Alumni Homecoming for 2009 was held on 15th of March 2009. And as always, Batch 1995 was there at the sprawling Sisters of Mary School Girlstown Complex at Bo. Biga, Silang, Cavite.

What happened in the Alumni Homecoming? May kwento si doms (Rex Domino)

Near 10 am na ko dumating. Sa registration tent, nakasabay ko sina Mina Salud, Nancy Roxas and Nelfe Villas.

Pagpasok sa loob, nakita ko agad sa likod ng gym ang Batch 1995 Gents (na di ko pa maalala kung anong mga pangalan ) na sina Ronald Allan Cucio, Jose Remoel Almario, Leonardo Verdillo, Gary Palma, Angelo Arroyo, Arieste Lunas (with GF Jennilyn).

Sa Mass naman, nakita ko sina Mario Nasol (representative natin sa mass offering), Sandy Santileces at si kuya Rey Regondola.

Right after the mass, nagkita na kami ni dormate Edwin Ballaran at Joseph Canaya ( Batch 95 - Cebu ). Nakita ko na din sina Ate Shirley Martinez ( mas mabeauty na kasi tumaba), Jenny Gesmundo at Jhoi Balmes (ata).

Nadagdagan pa kami nina Philip Jalea, Rex Medalla, Erwin Bartolome, Janke Ante, Osias Espelita (with GF Marites) at Marlon Quilit. Nagpunta din sina Joel Mendoza at Domingo Rentosa. Nakihuntahan din saglit sina Dominguito Andaya at Felipe Repalda. Paunmanhin sa mga makakaligtaan ko ha.

Nagkaroon din po ng raffle draw kung saan nanalo ng Ipod Shuffle ang ating batchmate na si Joseph Canaya (JC). Congrats sa 10th batch dahil free ang raffle na ito.

Namataan( parang typhoon lang hehehe) ko ring palakad-lakad si mareng Merly Gacute.

Isa sa mga innovations at this year's homecoming ay ang mas organized lunch wherein inassign ang batches into one room/place. Kudos kay President Al and to his batchmates. And suwerte, sa room 401 ng Sullivan Building(my first building sa SOM Silang) naassign ang ating batch. Dito na namin nakitang maglunch ang iba pa nating beloved ladies batchmates.

Ilan sa mga kilala ko na andun ay sina Irene Balmes, Tanya Salvadora with BF, Carina Acquiatan, Zeny Villapando na sobrang kupas na green ang suot na white blouse hehehe, Katherine Garin with her hubby & 2 angels and Rey Regondola's better half na si Mendy(? di me sure). Andun din si Arnold Atienza.

Unfortunately, I was only able to introduced Mines and Nancy to my fellow gents batchmates. At least guys, mga bigatin ang napakilala ko sa inyo. hehehe!!!

Rex (Medalla) lost his meal stub. Buti na lang at may dala syang CAT picture niya nung nasa som pa sya. At dahil sa convincing powers ni Jose Remoel Almario ( read: pananakot) ay nabigyan na din si Bro. Rex ng food nitong mga strict student meal servers.

Syempre, kulitan at kwentuhan to the max agad. Solb naman ang lunch na adobo + boiled egg with bottled water. Bitin lang siguro yung iba. All in all okay naman ang lunch pwera lang sa "group hug".

After nun, picture taking sa corridor with the students. Konti pa lang dito promise. Punta kami 7th floor at first time ko napuntahan ang water tanks. Then, punta kami ni Edwin to our first dormitory sa 6th floor at naalala ko pa ang pwesto ng bed ko. Kainggit nga lang mga girls ngayon kasi malambot na foam na ang bed nila.

After nun, pinagbigyan namin si chairman ( hehehe) Almario na libutin ang compound kahit mainit especially ang track and field oval. Picture taking ulet kahit di namin masyadong feel. Then sa bronze bust ni Fr. Al in between Doty and Ray Grace Building. Naalala ko tuloy ang gilid ng building ng doty na nagsilbing background sa yearbook pics ng Silang gents. hehehe!!!

Tapos diretso sa VOP, kung saan naabutan namin ang iba pang ladies batchmates natin na sina Ate Len, Ate Joy at Ate Bing sa gilid. Nagpipicturan sila sa lugar na gusto kong tawaging "the woods" or in tagalog "kakahuyan". Tingnan ang larawan sa itaas para magkaidea kung ano ang sinasabi kong the woods.

Dito nagsilabas na ang mga cameras at syempre binigyan namin ng oras ang "konting" batch picture taking. Hehehe!!! Salamat sa kasama ni Tanya na kumuha ng ibang picture.

Lakad ulet. Tapos konting meeting. Ito kasing sina chairman Almario at Leo Verdz, nainggit sa mga younger batches na may uniform shirts. So, yun may plans na magkaron ng tshirt para sa August 16, 2009 Foundation day Celebration. Watch out for further announcements.

Sa VOP grounds, natiyempuhan na naman namin sina Nelfe, Len at Joy na nagpipicturetaking. "Nahiya" naman kaming di makijoin at baka magtampo pa sila.

Nadagdagan na naman ang gents dito dahil andun din sina Ricky Recto, Anthony Dublin at isa pa nating kabatchmate na di ko naitanong ang name.

Sa VOP grounds din nagkasundo ang karamihan na magproceed to Leo Misa's bar in Mandaluyong. Leo (pronounced as lee-yow) is a Batch 95 - Cebu branch graduate and co-owns "El Manda" along Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong City.

But before that, we all decided to go to Adlas dahil ulet sa di-matanggihang request ni chairman Almario. hahaha!!!

Thanks to Ronald Allan Cucio at pinahitch nya kami papuntang Boystown Adlas sa van nya na muntik ko ng masira ang pintuan. Maigi, naibalik ni Angelo Arroyo sa ayos. Parang 3 group convoy kami paputang Adlas. Dumagdag pa sina Greg Hagos at Max Gacelis.

Unfortunately, wala na pala dun si Sr. Nory na naging sister in charge ng halos lahat ng Batch 1995 gents. Naassign na kasi sya ulet sa Cebu.

For some influential reasons, Nancy and Mines were able to get bread from the Bakery. Kaya ang panghihinayang nami nang di makita si Sr. Nory ay naconsole ng kaunti ng paghati-hatian namin ang cinnamon bread fresh from the boystown bakery.

After that medyo naiinip na sina Leo Verdz and chairman almario dahil alak singko pasado na.Off we go to the Manila via SLEX.

12 kaming batch 1995 gents inside Ronald's van: Ronald Cucio, Arieste with GF, chairman Remoel, Greg Hagos, Rex Medalla, Gary Palma, Leo Verdz, Osias with GF, Angelo Arroyo, Max Gacelis, Rex Domino at Edwin Ballaran.

Tuloy pa rin ang kwentuhan, kulitan at laglagan portion. Eto kasing si Osias, ambilis makakita ng chicks na nakasakay sa taxi, samantalang si Arieste madaming alam na lugar sa Manila dahil sa mga motel landmarks na di naman daw nya pinapasok. Binuild up lang namin sila sa mga kasama nilang gfs. Sana lang nakatulong.

Mines, Nancy and Zeny were waiting for us at Leo's bar together with Sage(7th batch) and Sam (12th batch).

After a short introduction, Angelo Arroyo started the mic rolling with Hard to Believe. Well, its really not that hard to believe that our batchmates know how to sing.

From Angelo to Leo Verdz rockin the house, to Gary Palma, Rex Medalla's ballads, Even Ronald, Arieste, Osias, Doms(that's me!) and chairman Remoel can carry a tune. Arguably, the best performance of the night was chairman Remoel's "Humanap ka ng Panget". Hindi din naman papahuli sina Mines at Nancy who brought feminine flavor with their songs. Even Zeny sang.

Then the dance songs triggered the dance moves. Hope Leo Verdz and Gary Palma could teach us some steps or two. O kailangan ba namin uminom ng Tongkat Ali ( tama ba spelling?) Up, up, up... down, down down!!!

When the one-for-the-road bucket of beer came, Zigfrey Camua, joined us. He is the batch representative of the gents and lives some five minutes away from the bar.

After the chip-in for the bill, we came out with 450 pesos in excess. The money were added to our batch fund.

Soon, and sadly at that, it was parting time once more for each one of us. If we could just be this enjoyable for one fun homecoming night, then the alumni homecoming is more worth going to each year.

View photos from Edwin Ballaran's camera HERE.
View photos from Zeny's camera HERE.

Unang dagdag, ( courtesy of Gilbert "sage" Evangelista, 7th batch):

Astig daw ang batch natin kasi after mag-inum, may ending prayer pa daw. Galing din ng impromptu closing prayer ni Bro. Rex.

PS.

Para sa karagdagang wento, magcomment lang or mag-email kay doms sa xerdoms[at]yahoo[dot]com at pipilitin po nyang mailathala ang inyong mga komposisyon sa munting pitak na ito. hehehe!!!