The SPIRIT ABLAZE!

12 Pages·2012·5.66 MB·English

The SPIRIT ABLAZE!

Inside this issue: V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1
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Centennial Outstand-
1, 8
ing Alumnae
100 Centennial Outstanding Alumnae
College Day
2
Swatch Watch
The Selection Committee for the 100 Oustanding Alumnae recently officially re-
Selection Committee 3 leased the names of the Awardees.
Inma R. Shotwell 3
Gilda E. Pico 8
Elvira Ablaza 9 EDUCATION 10. LIM, LILY W. -Uy Ham HS-56
Molly Vivian Huang 9 1. AGUILAR, MA. FRANCISCA L. -Miranda HS-65 11. LIZADA, MA. CONCEPCION C. BSChem-69
HS-64 Commemora- 2. AQUINO, SOLEDAD O. -Hernando AB-65/BSE-66 12. MENDOZA, JENNIFER ANN R. -Wi HS-68
3
tive Cross 3. ASTORGA, MA. CRISTINA A. AB/BSE-72 13. ROSA, MA. ALUMANDA M. DELA BSChem-68
4. BALTASAR, LILIA R. -Tantoco AA-53/BSE-55 14. SAULO, AURORA A. BSChem-71
The SSpS Story 4, 5
5. BANZON, MA. CYNTHIA ROSE C.-Bautista HS-70 15. TANSINSIN, LYDIA G. HS-50
CHSNAF NE and 6. CANON, ROSARIO B. -Garcia BSFN-65 16. UY, BEATRIZ E. -Dykes HS-54
6
Nevada Chapters 7. COSCOLLUELA, JULIETA C. (Sr. Doloresmaria, 17. YAMBAO, THELMA J. HS-61 (posthumous)
SSpS) HS-30/AB-33/BSE-34 (posthumous)
Calendar of Events 7 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
8. DICOLEN, EMELY D. -Abagat BSE-87
1. BAGASAO, IDA MAY PAULINE F. HS-67/AB-71
Theater Production- 10, 9. EUSTAQUIO, LOURDES AUREA J. -Contreras HS- (posthumous)
Rehearsals 11, 12 61/BSChem-66 2. DIÑO, GLORIA A. -Steele HS-70
10. GONZALEZ, JOSEFA-Estrada AB-30/BSE-31
3. KING, ELIZABETH M. HS-70
(posthumous)
Mango Tours offer 12 11. HIZON, ISABEL P. HS-27/AB-30/BSE-31 4. MUNSAYAC, SALVACION F. - Bulatao AB/BSC-71
(posthumous) 5. PINEDA, MA. VICTORIA S. - Garchitorena HS-
12. HUANG, JENNY G. -Go HS-53/AM-55 60/BSPhys-64
13. LEONES, ANITA C. -Rilloraza BSE-54 6. SALVADOR, JUANA L. -Burris HS-57/BSC-61
14. PANGANIBAN, MARY JOSEPHINE D. -Ruiz HS-59
PUBLIC SERVICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
15. PEREZ, CLARISSA G. HS-57 BFAA-62
1. CARO, MA. ISABEL B. -Wilson HS-49
16. SANTIAGO, ALICIA A. -Bustos HS-47
2. CRISANTO, MARY JANE -Ortega HS-56/AA-58
17. SEVILLA, LOURDES K. -Samson AB/BSC-69
Acronymns 3. EUSTAQUIO, MILAGROS AUREA J. -Syme HS-61
18. TRINIDAD, AGNES C. -Tolosa AB-47/BSE-48
CHSM—Mendiola school 4. EUSTAQUIO, MA. VICTORIA J. -Anonuevo HS-67
19. ZAPANTA, EDNA V. -Manlapaz AB-63/BSE-64
CEC—Cent. Executive Committee 5. HERBOSA, TERESITA J. HS-68
CHSAF—CHS Alumnae Foundation HEALTH AND SCIENCE 6. LAKI, LEONIDA M. -Vera HS-52
CHSNAF—CHS No.America Fdn
1. ABLAZA, ELVIRA C. -Sison BSBio-72 7. NAVARRO, JULIETTE RORA H. -Tolentino HS 63
CHSAF Postoffice:
[email protected] 2. ALVAREZ, MA. ROSA C. -Mo HS-65/BSFN-69 8. NUGUID, CARMELITA R. -Ericta HS-66
3. ANCHETA, LONABEL P. -Encarnacion HS-75 9. PLANAS, ROSARIO (CHARITO) L. HS-48

4. BALBIN, MILDRED B. -Oliveros HS-58 10. PRIMICIAS, MA. CORAZON (Marietta) B. -Goco

HS-52
5. BERNABE, NATHALIE P. -Quion HS-80
Prepared by Tita Dizon HS-63
11. PUYAT, MA. CONSUELO G. -Reyes HS-53
[email protected] 6. CABRERA, MA. ISABEL Z. HS-64/BSChem-69
12. QUIMPO, CATHERINE F. -Castaneda HS-68/
Editing assistance by 7. CAJIPE, MA. VICTORIA B. HS-73
BSFN-72
Vicky Barretto-.Anastacio 8. CARLOS, CELIA C. HS-75
HS-63 9. CASTILLO, ROSALINDA C. DEL -Solevilla HS-53 13. SALAZAR, REMEDIOS A. -Fernando AB-73
Continued on P.8
Centennial Newsletter NOVEMBER 2012 Page 2
College Day.. Nov.10
by Virgie Macaso BSChem-63
About 80 alumnae came. Connie
Periquet-Gatmaitan (HS-54/BSHE
-58) was the most senior who
came and the youngest was Riziel
Fajutag (2011 Comm.Arts) who
assists Cora Parco at the CHSAF nae preferred to wear for
office. their photo shoot. Our
CHSAF board members like
The event was planned to subsi-
Grace (Songcuya-Mascenon
dize itself and it did with a little
net profit of P715.00. Kata Bellosil- HS-73/BSFN-77), Tess Standing from left - Bernadita (Jing) Borja-Garcia BSHE
lo did the catering. Lunch ticket (Abeleda-Llave HS-73), Yola -63, Myrna Santiago-Urquico AB-63, Virginia (Benjo)
was sold at P300 and our cost was (Manding-Albano HS-68), Macaso BSChem-63, Elena Nolasco-Espiritu BSC-63.
Geepers (Cecilia San Pascu-
P250.00 per meal. The little mar- Seating from left - Eden Orosa-Kelemen AB-63/BSE-64,
gin was spent for raffle prizes, al BSMT-75), manned tables Estrella Lee HS-59/BSC-63, Edith Sayoc-Chipeco BSC-
misc. expenses and fee for the the where SWATCH watches, 63, Cora Ylagan-Evangelista AB-63
gala tickets, golf tourna- P
lead dancer, a college student, for ic
our line dancing. Everyone just ment/raffle tickets were tu
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jumped, stepped front and back, sold. The nuns' kitchen sold es
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moved hands in the air to the German bread and host ou
Gangnam style music.. cookies. Dodit Reyes and rte
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Maribel Cabrera of Class-64 y
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Thanks to the well-deserving committee members Menchu Que,
Viqui delRosario and Cynthia Martinez who chaired this project
for the Scholarship Program.
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Centennial Newsletter NOVEMBER 2012 Page 3
Outstanding Alumnae Selection Committee
Members of the nominating committee: Ma. Elizabeth
(Mayenni) Oca BSFA-84 , Celine G. Borromeo HS-72/BFA-
76, Elizabeth Ibuyan-Natividad BSChem-75, Sister Victricia

SSpS, Rosalou Soriano-Lamson HS-65/BSC-69, President
Felina Co-Young HS-65/AB-69, Elena Palenzuela-Mier HS-
HS-64… Golden Jubilarians 65, Roxane Mendoza-Belardo HS-55/AB-58/BSE-59
for 2014 (Culmination of
the Centennial)
Material: Enamel on gold plated brass
Size: 3cm(W) x 4cm(H)
Colors: Ruby red, Sapphire blue, Emerald green,
Silver, Gold
Price: P280
Contact: Your Class Rep or [email protected]
* accessesories shown are for display
purposes only and are not included
Inma Rohde Shotwell of values of Truth in Love, Excellence, Integri- quite spartan but our parents financed the
ty, Leadership, Loyalty to the school and education of some, and there was always
Selfless Service.” enough for her charities. We just learned
that she financed the roofing of some of the
We say “This is it Mom, this is where you get
cement walks in school so children would
a gold!”
not get wet. She was self-effacing, never
Mom was a paragon of faith in God, she truly
wanting credit or recognition although she
practiced what she preached, and her integ-
was a lifetime member of the CWL, the
rity was without question.
Mother Butler’s Guild, and the St. Martin de
She taught and led by example; she served as Porres feeding center.
Alumnae Association President for 2 years
As for excellence, we believe she was about
and as board member for many more years.
the best cook there was and was an excel-
Her leadership style brought out the best in
lent wife and mother. She taught us to be
others. When she and her Class’33 came up
God-fearing, to stand up for what is true and
with a Barrio Fiesta themed homecoming, it
right, to be respectful and obedient to el-
turned out so successful because they elicit-
Our mom would never have ap- ders, to be polite and courteous at all times,
ed the cooperation of all the alumnae.
proved of any move to nominate to smile in adversity, to be grateful for kind-
her for any award, least of all, a Her loyalty to HGC was undeniable. We 3 ness received, to be generous and loving to
Centennial Award from her be- sisters and our brothers for kindergarten, all we encounter. Most importantly, Mom
loved school. had nowhere else to go but HGC. Being an taught us to love unconditionally with the
only child and so she won’t get spoiled, she example of her palpable love for Dad and us.
Just how do we prove she is de-
was interned with the nuns from grade
serving of this award? She had a As we end this tribute to Mom, we realize
school to high school, virtually making HGC
degree in Commerce but never that the legacy she left behind was not one
her second home. She developed a bond
worked in an office. Her work of outstanding achievements, distinctions,
with teachers and classmates as well as an
space was our home, being a and awards but an outstandingly simple life
enduring love for the school.
devoted wife and loving mother. full of love for us to emulate. She was a true
As for selfless service, stories of her kindness HGCian.
We read the criteria further and
and generosity never came from her but
excitedly find the requirement – By Marita S. Valte HS-63, Monica S. Aruffo
from friends and recipients. Our lifestyle was
“...led exemplary lives reflective HS-65, and Mercedes S. Aguila HS-66
Centennial Newsletter NOVEMBER 2012 Page 4
This is the fourth of a series on the
The S.SP.S. Story in the Philippines…
JOURNEY of the SSpS congregation
in the Philippines.

With permission from the Publisher -
the SSpS Rosary Province. Excerpts are reprinted
from the book authored by Coylee Gamboa Whenever the need for cash was keenly felt
and the Sisters had recourse to prayer, gen-
LED BY THE SPIRIT
erous donors came forth, including Msgr.
SSpS PHILIPPINES Peter Joseph Hurth, CSC, the bishop of Vigan.
A JOURNEY OF A HUNDRED YEARS Suffice to say, on the 25th and 26th of March
1922, The Sisters were able to transfer from
1912—2012
Holy Ghost Cottage on Legarda to Holy Ghost
College on Mendiola. Doing all the loading
and unloading themselves, the Sisters trans-
Last paragraph of 3rd installment
ferred convent furniture, kitchen parapher-
The need to transfer became even more ur- nalia, classroom benches, tables and black-
gent as admissions continued to increase so boards, using five carabao carts and a truck
the Sisters again knelt in prayer. They were lent by the kind owner of a transportation
able to obtain seed money for the building company. After sorting things, they went
fund and went on to lay the cornerstone for down on their knees again, this time to scrub
Sr. Geroldine, SSpS
the new building on October 15 that year. the floors.
Late in the day of the 26th, they were in-
stalled in their new building that did not yet
was an impressive affair, complete with fly-
It have doors and windows, but it was a mo-

ing banners. The American and Philippine
ment to savor. Sr. Geroldine recalled that the
flags were displayed, so was the school flag, “the
Sisters gathered in the kitchen for a supper
symbol of the vision of the school, a sign that her
of sandwiches and soft drinks. They sang the
youth should become torch bearers of light.”
song they had learned as children, “Lobt Froh
Among the dignitaries was the Apostolic Delegate
den Herren” (Praise joyfully the Lord” and
Msgr. Joseph Petrelli, DD who stressed the im-
celebrated the beginning of a new era for the
portance of a Catholic educational institution in
school. Then, exhausted, they lay on the
Manila and expressed his joy that the SSpS Sisters
floor and fell asleep.
were helping meet this need.

The students were as eager as the Sisters to see the
building going up and they made a field trip to the Even as the outward edifice was being erect-
construction site, picnicking there on refreshments Sr. Edelwina, SSpS ed, a new stage in the congregation’s history
that the Sisters brought before returning to Legarda was transpiring. Two more Sisters had ar-
with their uniforms, socks and shoes caked in mud. rived from Germany via the United States in
1920—Sr. Edelwina Hesse, who became the
The construction on Mendiola did not proceed
school directress, and Sr. Rhabana Venn, who
without financial challenges and, quite a few
was later appointed mistress of novices.
times, the Sisters faced the possibility of suspend-
ing work. Msgr. Petrelli helped the Sister get new In 1924, the congregation opened its doors
loans and even donated P4,500. Alas, amid a fi- to Filipina aspirants. Beatriz Lalin of Tayum
nancial crisis, the government forbade banks to was the first Filipina to join the SSpS. Holy
give a new loan just when the Sisters’ debt to a Ghost College became the Provincial Mother-
wealthy family was due. house, and the postulancy and novitiate
were situated there.
Again the Sisters prayed for a miracle. On the day
the money was needed, funds were available. The For two decades, Sr. Edelwina served as the
Holy Spirit had inspired Sr. Geroldine, the Superior school directress, enhancing HGC’s reputa-
of the Manila community, to ask the parents of tion as a Catholic educational institution of
interns to advance the payment for their chil- Sr. Rhabana, SSpS high standards. She was a dynamic and in-
dren’s board and tuition for a year. In addition, spiring leader but also a strict disciplinarian.
some friends donated substantial amounts. Taking Fr. Arnold
Continued on P.5
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Centennial Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2012 Page 5
S.Sp.S. Story… cont’d from Page 4
Jansssen’s motto “May the Holy Triune God
live in the hearts of all,” she inspired the stu-
dents to revere God and to keep the faith. Her
loving concern for their intellectual growth and
spiritual welfare endeared her to them.
Her fellow Sisters, too, served as inspirations.
Each class had a Sister who followed the stu- TOP LEFT: The top three
dents’ progress from first year to fourth year students of HS Batch 1927
high school and that Sister became a “mother” to TOP CENTER: Graduating
them. The sisters knew the students, their cir- class in college, 1930
cumstances and even their parents. Often, the TOP RIGHT: An Associate in
Sisters gave them a word of encouragement, a Arts graduate, 1928
pat on the head or even a timely reprimand. LEFT: HGC Faculty
The first batch of high school students graduated
in March 1924.
The college department came on stream in 1925
mencement exercises. tary and high school units and part of
with a two-year course, Associate in Arts. Two
the college department. In 1934, an
years later, HGC produced its first Associate in Significant developments also oc-
edifice facing JP Laurel Street be-
Arts graduates. curred for the congregation in 1929.
came the home of the School of Fine
Sr. Rhabana was appointed Regional
In 1928, HGC offered BS Liberal Arts, BS Prepara- and Applied Arts. In 1939, a three-
Superior and Sr. Geroldine Assistant
tory Law and BS Education. In 1932, it added BS story building replaced the little
Regional Superior, indicating a new
Home Economics and BA Fine Arts and, in 1936, wooden house for piano students.
administrative division as the Philip-
BS Commerce and the Secretarial Course. Two
pines became a region of the Mother During the war, the “new building”
years later, it offered Master of Arts in Educa-
congregation. When the Philippines was requisitioned by the Japanese
tion.
became a province in 1935, Sr. Army. When schooling resumed in
1929 was a banner year for the school and the Geroldine became Provincial Superi- 1943, the classes were crammed into
congregation. That year, the first batch of college or. the other buildings. By 1944, even
students graduated, among them Beatriz Lalin, the interns’ dorm was used for clas-
As for infrastructure, the main build-
who would become Sr. Consuelo, SSpS; Isabel ses. In 1945, the Americans took over
ing, occupied by the SSpS congrega-
Bernardo, who later joined the Pink Sisters; and the building and the school became a
tion, became known as the “old
Lourdes Ramirez, who eventually joined the hospital.
building” when a “new building” was
school’s faculty. Fittingly, Msgr. Finnemann of
constructed. At various times, the
the Tayum days, who was just appointed auxilia- To be continued
“new Building” housed the elemen-
ry bishop of Manila, presided over the com-
LEFT: High School Class 1930
graduation ceremony
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CHSNAF NorthEast Chapter Centennial Update by Ilo E. Wallenstein
Chapters don't always manage to Golden Jubilarians. Photos for the Cent. for Philippine Elections.
gather in large numbers… but who Newsletter were taken to mark the meeting.
For this precise objective, the Chapter
could not get hyped on the idea of Each attendee went home with a hard copy
leadership opted to venue at the Philip-
getting a Centennial update? of the latest Newsletter.
pine Center where material on these
That was the reason 34 NorthEast Yet beyond the Centennial details, and tak- two important civic responsibilities
Chapter alumnae gathered to be ing the opportunity to speak to fellow Filipi- were available. Indeed CHSNAF is a
updated on the ongoing planning of no-Americans, Lenore, in my stead as their presence in the local community—not
Centennial events. Chapter President, encouraged the attend- only amongst alumnae but in a larger
Briefing her fellow alumnae was ants to consider the benefits of dual citizen- sense, in the Philippine community in
Lenore RS Lim, Chairperson of the ship (US-American) and to register to vote the region.
Seated, from left: Molly Vivian Huang AM-70/BM-72, Rosita 2nd row, from left: Francis Tayag HS-65/BSC-69, Thelma Arceo HS-
Tayag-Natividad HS-55/BSE-59, Deanna Go Bio AB-58/BSC-59, 74, Ramona Arceo HS-68, Theresa Arceo-Lang HS-77, Marissa Llanes-
Lenore Raquel Santos-Lim HS’63, Rosalia Fabre-Lapena HS-51, Lago BSFN-78, Chit Santos-Rodriguez BSChem-62, Monica Tiongson-
Edith Escueta-Huber HS-65, Rosa Alvarez-Mo HS-65/BSFN-69, Eppert HS-63, Patricia Abes HS-99, Bernadette Lazaro HS-63/BSChem
Elena Toledo-Roco HS-47, Lilia Ledesma HS-58/AB-62/BSE-63. -68, Cecilia Feliciano HS-63/BSChem-68, Carolina Alcid-Payumo HS-
63, Olivia Dizon-Bugge HS-66, Marissa Roco HS-67, Marile Revilla HS-
66/AB-BSE-71, Elena Silva HS-62/AB-66/BSC-67, Nilda Belgado HS-
58/BSChem-62, Cora Arando-Fratelli HS-58/ABA-60, Ma. Paz Alvir HS
-58/BSChem-63
Standing at the back: Norma Arce-Reyes HS-75, Ellen Fernando-
Reyes HS-75/AB-BSC-80, Tita Dizon HS-63, Remedios de Jesus BSC-67
CHSNAF Nevada Chapter to perform
The CHSNAF Nevada Chapter will participate at the Jam-
ming with Doc Larry on Feb. 2nd with a line dance 'Las
Vegas Style,' Photo at left was taken of the 'Showgirls' on
their first "loosen-up-joints-and-what-to-wear-rehearsal" un-
der the expert guidance of the dance 'pro' - Ditas Palenzue-
la-Gould HS-70.
Present were: Marilou Palenzuela-Legaspi HS-63, Cora San-
tiago-Velasco HS-57/BSHE-71, Lulu Francisco-Sicat HS-57,
Nitz Aristorenas-Yap HS-68/BSMT-72, Lolotte Siy-Salavarietta
HS-63/BSFN-67, and Ditas. They hope to be joined by two
more 'showgirls,'
July 22, 2012
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CHSM CENTENNIAL GALA FUND
FEBRUARY 3, 2013, SUNDAY

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ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0381-0154-83

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FEBRUARY 3, SUNDAY
GALA NIGHT—SMX at MoA
DEC. 10 GOLF TOURNAMENT -
Centennial Committee, CHSM,
Sta. Elena Golf Course, Cabuyao, La-
CHSAF and CHSNAF
guna. Sponsored by CHSAF
4pm Registration — Mural view-
DEC. CENT. BINGO - CHSM Freina-
ing, Updates & Photo ops
demetz Hall Sponsored by the Cent.
Committee c/o HS Dept. and Family 5pm Opening Prayer by Sr. Eden
Council Panganiban, SSpS
National Anthem & Alma
Mater songs
5:25 Welcome by Pres. Young &
DEC. 1 CHRISTMAS Celebration in
Message by V. Garchitorena
Poinsettia
5:35 Journey of a Hundred
Years — Theater presenta-
tion by the Jubilarians with
FEB. HIGH SPIRIT ART EXHIBIT, the storyline of the SSpS and
CCP - Feb.1 through Mar.31, 2013. CHSM
Sponsored by HS-63
6:30 Buffet dinner
CHSM ALUMNAE 8pm Entertainment

9pm Presentation of Awardees &
Paraclete Circle Members
9:10 Hallelujah, to be sung by a
FEBRUARY 2, 2013 Saturday
100 voice choir,
‘COME HOME’ to CHSM
Raffles & Auction
9:30 Socials, and Dancing to
Spirit of’67 and DJs
9am Registration — CHSAF
Midnight — Lights out
CHSM Lobby
10am-2pm Jamming with Doc
Larry, with special perfor-
mances — CHSAF
Holy Trinity Gym
FEBRUARY 2013
12 nn Testimonial Lunch for
Dr. Isabel P. Hizon Lecture
Awardees— CHSM
Series #2, CHSAF
Freinademetz Hall,
12nn Alumnae Lunch — CHSAF
Holy Trinity Gym & Food
Court around the campus
2pm Mass with Bishop Teodoro
Bacani, DD — CHSM with
College ‘63
Paraclete Auditorium
3pm Award Ceremony for 100
Outstanding CHSM Alum-
nae — CHSM
Tayum, Abra
Paraclete Auditorium
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Centennial Newsletter NOVEMBER 2012 Page 8
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
100 Centennial Outstanding Alumnae from P.1
1. CO, JENNIFER C. -Hom HS-71/BSMath-75
2. ELEPAÑO, GILDA C. -Pico BSC-66
MEDIA, CULTURE AND THE ARTS
3. GO BIO, DEANNA T. AB-58/BSC-59
1. CAJIPE, MA. IMELDA B. -Endaya HS-66
4. GONZALEZ, MARY A. -Goolsby HS-55
2. CASTRO, MA. SOCORRO DE -Landsberg HS-67
5. JOSE, ESTHER V. -Capistrano HS-65
3. CORONEL, MARY SHEILA S. HS-75
6. LORENZO, CYNTHIA B. -Picazo HS-61/BSC-65
4. DAYRIT, CARMEN K. -Padilla HS-60
7. SUAREZ, MA. LINA L. -Umali HS-68
5. DURAN, EUGENIA O. -Apostol HS-42
8. VILLANUEVA, ERLINDA T. HS-46
6. GALLARDO, MA. EDITHA M. HS-65
9. VILLARAZA, ANTONIETA L. -Palenzuela HS-65
7. GUERRERO, ALICE V. -Guillermo HS-53/AB-56/BSE-57
8. HUANG, MOLLY VIVIAN Y. AM-70/BM-72 HUMANITARIAN AND APOSTOLIC SERVICE
9. ILDEFONSO, BEATRIZ T. -Chalkley HS-49 1. ACEVEDA, ANA MARIA A. -Bacudio BSMT-83
10. MARONILLA, BERNARDITA N. -Reyes HS-75 2. CONGE, CARMEN S. -Carag HS-49
11. OLIVEROS, EDITH L. HS-53 3. ECHEVARRIA, MA. LUISA A. -Wallenstein HS-65/
12. ONGPIN, DEANNA V. -Recto HS-55 BSC-69
13. QUIMBO, DOLORES P. -Perez HS-53 4. ICASIANO, CARIDAD R. -Santos HS-50
14. RAQUEL-SANTOS, LENORE O. -Lim HS-63 5. JOAQUIN, VIOLETA M. -Seitz BSBio-87
15. REYES, BERNARDITA A. –Churchill HS-54 6. LUZA, EMERITA (Sr. Deolindis, WCW) HS-45/AB-51
16. REYES, MA. LUISA P. -dela Fuente HS-68/BM-72 7. MIRAFLOR, AMELIA G.- Lorenzo HS-55
17. RODRIGUEZ, MA. TERESA L. BFA-72 8. NITORREDA, TERESITA E. HS-48/AB-51/BSE-52
18. TENAZAS, LUCILLE L. HS-71/BFA-75 9. ONGSIAKO, IMELDA -Cojuangco HS-42
10. RICAFORT, TERESITA L. -Alarcon HS-49
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
11. ROHDE, INMA -Shotwell HS 33/AA-35/ACS-36
1. ARCENAS, ANA MARIE L. -Sanchez BSChem-68 (posthumous)
2. NAVATO, LEONARDA F. -Camacho AA-47/AB-48 12. SANTIAGO, AGNES D. -Gutierrez ABC-68
3. PINEDA, ANGELINA S. -Galang HS-57/BSChem-61 13. SANTOS, MA. ANDREA Y. -Mendigo HS-65
4. FUENTE, NATIVIDAD C. DE LA – King HS–65/BSC-69 14. ZARAGOZA, PACITA -Araneta HS-29 (posthumous)

solid course as one of the top five uni- Under her stewardship, LANDBANK con-
versal banks, and cementing its role as tinues to rise to the challenge of making
the government’s main development a difference in the lives of rural folk,
arm in the countryside. bringing banking and public services
closer to underserved areas. Ms. Pico
She ably leads the Bank through steady remains relentless in leading the Bank
growth in annual income and resources onwards, promoting sustainable devel-
and stable loan and investment portfo- opment and uplifting the lives of the
lios validated by favorable credit ratings people it serves.
from agencies such as Fitch and
Moody’s. As part of contributing to the With her humble contributions to civil
GILDA ELEPAÑO PICO state’s coffers, LANDBANK turned over service in general and to LANDBANK in
to the National Government P5 billion in particular, Ms. Pico looks back with grati-
PRESIDENT AND CEO cash dividends early this year. Ms. Pico tude to the values of discipline, integri-
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES constantly keeps the institution’s bank- ty, responsibility and commitment
ing operations at par with industry lead- which were ingrained all the more dur-
Gilda E. Pico is one of the major ers and international standards such as ing her years at CHSM – the very same
stewards in the country’s banking indus- the ISO:14001 EMS and ISO 9001:2008 qualities which this institution continued
try today, steering LANDBANK towards a QMS standards. to uphold over the years.
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Elvira C. Ablaza, President and Chief Exec- lish her own management consulting firm that
CENTENNIAL
has managed more than 200 projects in 28
utive Officer of Pacific Rim Innovation and
AWARDEES countries in the Asia-Pacific region and has con-
Management Exponents (PRIMEX), was re-
sistently ranked among the Top 3 Philippine
cently recognized by Worldwide Who’s Who
consulting firms registered with the Asian De-
for showing dedication, leadership and excel-
velopment Bank (ADB) in the last 15 years.
lence in management consulting.

Recognized as an expert in her field, Ms. Ablaza
Below is Worldwide’s Press Release
attributes her professional success to her pas-
issued Oct. 25, 2012
sion for excellence, her hard work, and her
A senior planning and development specialist
commitment to quality.
with extensive experience in implementation
and evaluation of projects, planning, and de- Ms. Ablaza received her master's degree in
sign and formulation within coastal resource biology (Meritissimus) from the University of
management and integrated rural develop- Santo Tomas and a bachelor's degree in biology
ment, Ms. Ablaza has amassed 30 years of (magna cum laude) from the College of the
experience in the management consulting Holy Spirit. She is actively involved with the
industry. She began her career in the early Institute of Management Consultants of the
1980s writing numerous technical papers and Philippines, where she was honored with the
editing published and unpublished works for Leadership Award, and the Confederation of
a variety of international organizations. In Filipino Consulting Organizations. Moreover,
1989, Ms. Ablaza made the decision to estab- she was the first female president of both or-
Elvira C. Ablaza ganizations.

Molly Vivian Huang

Born of Chinese parentage in Manila,
Molly Vivian got a head-start on the musically sensitive and technically impec-
piano at the age of four when she was cable interpretations. A Swiss Daily com-
given lessons by her mother. She later mented about her “inspired pianism,” her
enrolled at the Music Department of the “strength and stamina” and another per-
College of the Spirit where she studied formance elicited a review entitled
with prominent professor Ms. Marcela “Delightful Master at the Piano.” Recently,
Agoncillo, and graduated Bachelor of Mu- Onstage Online took notice of “how deli-
sic (magna cum laude). cate her touch is” adding further that “She
plays with extreme clarity and coloration.”
She soon received a full grant from the
German government (DAAD) for advanced As an active chamber musician, and a pas-
Recently, Molly-Vivian received the
musical training in Germany. At the Co- sionate educator-at-heart, she combines
2008 Outstanding Alumna Award
logne State Academy of Music, she studied chamber music rehearsals, lecture-
for Distinguished Achievements
with Prof. Alfons Kontarsky, Prof. Wilhelm performances and master classes side by
from the College of the Holy Spirit
Hecker and Dr. Guenter Kehr. Upon com- side with preparations for her solo concert
Alumnae Foundation, Inc. (Manila,
pletion of her musical training in Germany engagements.
Philippines). In 2009, she made a
and professional studies at the Curtis Insti-
A widely appreciated CD of Molly-Vivian hugely successful Asian concert tour
tute of Music in Philadelphia, PA with leg-
features both d minor piano concertos of with performances in Shanghai,
endary Mieczyslav Horszowski, Molly Vivi-
J. S. Bach and W. A. Mozart under the di- Beijing and Tokyo under the auspi-
an Huang engages in an international per-
rection of Michael Dadap, who conducted ces of the German Consulate, Em-
forming career spanning the United States,
the COS Alumni Chamber Orchestra. An- bassy and Cultural Center. Last year
Canada, Russia, Europe and the Far East.
other all-Chopin solo CD album eventfully she returned from Italy with the
Molly-Vivian is known for her distin- became Chopin’s Birth Bicentennial (1810- 2011 “Sebetia-Ter” International
guished artistry, “poetry in piano,” and her 2010) Commemorative Release. Prize for Music.
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JOURNEY OF A HUNDRED YEARS—Rehearsal Update by Emy M. Mercado HS-63
There were 75 who originally signed to par- each scene. I marvel at how he captures the
ticipate in the show. attention of the company.
Rehearsals are set for Tuesdays 3 to 6pm and The most wonderful part is the inclusion of
5.) Lina Alvir-Arce
Saturdays 10 to 12 noon, 1 to 3 pm and 4 to 15 wonderful, smart, quick-as-a- whip, alert,
6.) Baby Ilao-Batalia
6pm. So we work with batches of participants eager, cute students from grade 7 to high
7.) Charito Clemente-Capino
hoping to string them together at the end. school. OHHHH, how I love working with
8.) Cecil del Rosario-Fernandez
them!!! I can bring them all home with me!
As rehearsals got harder and as the demand 9.) Perla Fandino-Reyes
We are blessed with a new generation of
for their time got more impossible, many 10.) Baby Padilla-Sevilla
beautiful Filipinos!
have dropped out. Some returned with new
Class 0f HS-63
vigor, I thank the Lord for them.
1.) Auxi Alarilla-Bautista
So out of 75 ladies who signed up, we are
2.) Maricar Lopez-Cuisia
down to around 55... and as our veritable
3,) Haydee Cosgayon-Gabutina
director needs to gel them more together and
4.) Mila Chipeco-Ladrico
is demanding more hours of practice, I con-
5.) Charrie Lim
tinue to lose more ladies. As we progress,
6.) Menchu Marty-Versoza
there are complaints, exasperations and per-
7.) Mammal Pelaez-Tuazon
haps, self-pity. Indeed, this process is quite
8.) Lucia Bacani-Quimson
consuming for those who do not understand
9.) Rhoda Recto
the theater.
10.) Chita Alino-Santos
On the positive note, those who are sticking 11.) Marilu Gonzales-Naval
it out are realizing the dynamics and the val- 12.) Chats Magallanes-Billano
ue of the performing arts. Michael leads them 13.) Emy Masigan-Mercado
professionally and he is very well respected.
Class of '68
Because camaraderie has now been estab- After months of tweaking, our script is fi-
1.) Pin Cacnio
lished, the ladies are more bonded, they are nally polished to perfection. After several
2.) Vivian Ching
more joyful with each other, they have deep- weeks rehearsing under the chapel and the
3.) Toni Gabriel
er relationships with other batches, they have gym, we are finally using the auditorium.
4.) Sabsy Palanca
more respect for themselves and for each
We had to bring our narrators (Chats 5.) Cata Tacujan
other.
Magallanes Billano, Maricar Lopez Cuisia, 6) Yola Albano
The order of rehearsals come like this: the and Charrie Lim) to Laura Guevarra's (our 7.) Reyna Tiotuyco
ladies arrive 30 minutes before rehearsal to scriptwriter) recording studio on separate
Class of '73
give them time to chit-chat, wear their danc- nights.
1.) Cecile Chang
ing shoes and practice clothes. On the dot,
I am pleased to say that we are on time, and 2.) Maica Fernandez
they are called to warm-up for the physical
learning faster and faster. 3.) Teplon Bataclan
task ahead. Wow, our CHSians are so into
4.) Beth Favila
line dancing!!!... they follow well, they dance Here are the original participants:
5.) Tess Llave
well, they are never self-conscious.... They are Class of 'HS-53
6.) Jaye Moronilla
a delight to behold! 1.) Azucena Tancinco-Reyes
7.) Grace Mascenon
2.) Mining Carlos
After explaining the task for that day, the 8.) Menchit Padilla
3.) Myrna Almario Adriano
choreographer goes into the business of im- 9.) Lorraine Solianteng
4.) Belen Arambulo/Lizaso
parting the movements, steps and dances. 10.) Judith Valenzuela
5.) Zenaida Escolin Locsin
I hired Deana Aquino, a 25-year veteran of 6.) Marlyn Gatmaitan Joaquin Class of '78
the Repertory to replace the original chore- 7.) Mila Perez 1.) Grace Ongteco
ographer. With her, practices are moving 8.) Pinky Perez Cuenca ( batch'54) 2.) Loudette Coral
forward. The cast and I are pleased with her. 9.) Dolores Quimbo Perez 3.) Reggie Gabriel
10.) Milagros Rodriguez Perez 4.) Marlene Gastrock
(A side story: for specific reasons, I relieved
5.) Rizza Jakosalem
the costume/stage designer and took over. Class of HS-58
6.) Susan Jhocson
We are now saving around a hundred grand.
1.) Nancy Lim-Ty 7.) Ebel Mendoza
I am the costume and props department and
2.) Tess Ablaza 8.) Jay Tamayo
I know exactly what I want on stage.)
3.) Ofelia Marcos-Alba 9.) Marlene Teotodo
Michael steps in to explain the rationale of 4.) Mary-lou Puno-Albert Continued on P. 12
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