Baguio Chapter Elects Officers

Pic1 (L-R) Linda Sobrino, Mars Esquejo, Ping Estepa, Glo Valeros, Estela del Val, Bong de Guzman, Cef Cawaon
Pic2 (additions to above) L-Pat Ducusin Rilveria; R- Danny Lee and Dely Carrera-Camongao ***Complimentary Pictures by: Glo Valeros
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The Sept. 29 meeting was attended by at least 10 with Danny, coming in towards the end. Following were elected without opposition: President - Mars Esquejo; VP - Ceferino Cawaon; Treasurer - Erlinda Sobrino-Alvaro; Secretary - Estela Espejo-Del Val; Program Comm. Chair- Filipina Estepa; Ways & Means Comm. Chair - Patrocinio Ducusin-Rilveria; Logistics Comm. Chair - Bong de Guzman.
Plans concerning Baguio, relative to the reunion activities and concerns, regarding the arrival of batchmates from abroad, were taken up. Proposals to come up with a Class 62 souvenir program and souvenir items, a sort of a uniform were discussed. Detailed minutes to follow. As well, the list of Class 62 to be searched was passed around. Group will make reports as we find them. ***Source: Marcial Esquejo Email Sept. 30, 2009

WAY TO GO BAGUIO... CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

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COMMENTS: Anonymous said...
My best wishes go as well to our Baguio and Manila ad hoc officers and members. Congratulations on your latest accomplishment. I am especially pleased with the outcome of your mini election and of course, your preparations for a much awaited 2012 rendezvous. I salute you all for your hard work and for enduring our persistent nagging. I wish I could be with you to ease the burden, but I am sure you are all doing your best efforts. Please yell if there is something more than we here in the U.S. and Canada can or could do.//GALI October 2, 2009 6:09 PM

Romeo Manantan in Gen Santos City

Our active search for classmates is turning out to be a positive undertaking. Again through FaceBook, we made connections to Romeo Manantan through his niece, Mariz Manantan, who provided us with his cell number.

Leni Lou San Agustin estsblished the first connection: She said: "Just spoke to Romeo Manantan and he confirmed he is of class 62 of CTHi. He sounded so surprised that we were searching for classmates"

Romeo is in Gen. Santos City, Mindanao. For confidentiality purposes, other personal details will not be published on this blog. Information will be circulated via the class group email.

Marcelito Edralin & Family

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A year after graduating from Baguio Colleges Foundation, I was recruited to the United States Navy, July 1967. I got married in 1969 to my high school sweetheart, Nollie Avila, also from Baguio. We are blessed with 2 beautiful children, Eric &Liza and 4 grandchildren. Retired in 1988, after 22 years in the service, I am presently working with the US Postal Service. I am hoping to retire by the end of next year. Becky Nisperos-Feria, Aida Prado-Singson, Jessie Rio and Tony Siapno were all my neighbors in Baguio.
Pic 1 - Mars, Nollie and grand daughter Dakotah (Lisa)
Pic 2 - Nollie and Mars with grand children (Eric)
Pic 3 - Nollie and Mars @ The Manila Hotel, May 2009
Pic 4 - Our children, Eric and Liza
Pictures - compliments of Marcelito Edralin

Amelia Comments on Post(s)

Amelia said... "Baguio-Manila Chapters Meet"
Okay, both chapters - Panay samet ti pinangan yo...keep up the meetings and do share us your plans although, we love those photos,too. Looks like everyone is gearing up - right? We all have to really thank for this blog & how it has brought us closer and in frequent contact. So, use the comment section & tell us more. Don't stop searching, though. Ahmee
September 22, 2009 11:59 PM

Amelia said... "Col Francisco Paraan R.I.P."
Thank you, to those who made Leda and family feel that Class'62 will always be there even if some of us are too far away to join. We share the sympathy and condolences , in spirit, and honor Col. Paraan for his citizenry for Good Ole Baguio. Col. Paraan was, like all our other parents,too, a parent to all of us - Class'62! Ahmee
September 22, 2009 11:54 PM

Amelia said..." Celebration on Renewed Friendships"
DITTO.... Brief but most appropriate words for how we seem to be all melting into a very cohesive Class'62 group. Hopefully, not only for May, 2012 but through the years. Keep that warmth and nostalgia, folks - HAPPY REUNION at any cost and whenever, wherever and with whoever can bring the count to more than one!!! Ahmee
September 22, 2009 11:47 PM

Baguio and Manila Chapters Meet

Baguio-Manila Chapters held an impromptu meeting, September 21st, after paying their last respects to Col. Francisco Paraan.

1st Pic - Estella, Abit, Leni, Winnie, Marcial

2nd Pic - Marcial, Abit, Danny and Tony

3rd Pic - Marcial Danny, Tony and Leda

4th Pic - Marcial, Danny, Tony, Leda, GloV, Tammy

Pictures - Compliments of Manny Natividad

Colonel Francisco A. Paraan R.I.P.

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Class62 paid last respects to Colonel Francisco A. Paraan

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Pictures - Compliments of M. Natividad

Celebration of Renewed Friendships

To the Class of 62... may we renew friendships everyday !!!! Aurora

So.....

Where is MIGUEL CAHULOGAN ???

[inspired by an email from ELMER ALCOBA and the insistence of MARCIAL ESQUEJO via phone]

Miguel is now a farmer in San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon-Mindanao. 3 sons and 1 daughter. [[Pictures to follow]].

Comment - Manila - Planning Committee

Amelia said...

AHA!!!Now we have a 2012 committee structure, the rest will be happy to see the minutes soon and know what's up, DOC??? 2 years will creep up fast and if others have tasks/chores assigned, especially those abroad, we need to know. Congratulations to the leadership and let's keep it moving-search,fund raising and planning-WOW! Class'62 will definitely hit Baguio on May,2012 with a BANG!!! Ahmee

September 17, 2009 1:50 PM

Comment - Archie's Notes on the Blog

Amelia said...
Well, glad to know Archie has been reading and noting the "goings-on" in the blog. Continue to enjoy the USA, habang nagpapalipas ng panahon- We'll hold you to your promise to join the Manila Committee as soon as you return- that'll keep us all busy- right? Seems like 2012 will bring a BIG turnout as long as the search and fund raising is FULL STEAM AHEAD - Yeah!Ahmee September 17, 2009 1:55 PM

Cagayan de Oro Says Hello !!!

In Photos:

1- Jasper Nino; 2-Rodolfo; 3- Rudy, Rose & Audrey; 4-Monique; 5-Rodson Ian; 6- Ma Theresa; 7-Maricris, Harold & Audrey

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Pictures - compliments of Rodson Ian (namesake @ kamukha daw)

To everyone's surprise, including RODOLFO CAHULOGAN (we hope!), has been located in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao.

**CHAT...SAT, Sept 19, 2009 10:30am**
10:31amAurora
wow .. thanks for the update...BTW.. Did you show him our blog ???
10:32amRodson
he's beside me ryt now laufhing n surprise about ur web site

10:38am
he is so excited to meet you guys in 2012.. sabi niya lahat daw kami pupunta sa reunion nyo

Rodolfo migrated to Cagayan de Oro in the early '70's. He worked for the Marsman Drug Co. as a detailman, made a few changes over the years & currently working with Malayan Insurance Co. Married to Rosemyrlin, Head Nurse @ NMMC Hospital , 5 Children, Marie Monique (Dist Mgr, Mead Johnson), Rodson Ian (Specialist-US Consumer Prods, GenTrade), Maria Theresa (Dist Mgr, NataPharm, Davao), Maricris (Nurse, married to Harold & a child, Audrey), Jasper Nino (Nurse). Rudy is active in the BCBP Christian Organization.

The Passing of a Great Icon

Colonel Paraan in Photo with grandchildren (Myrka FaceBook)

Col. Francisco Paraan passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009. As we bid farewell to a "Great Soldier", Leda and the Paraan Family wishes to acknowledge all your support and condolences:

"The whole Paraan Clan wishes to thank BCHS Class 62 with heartfelt gratitude the love and your being one with us in our deep loss".

Another Justino Estoque Comment

Archie & Chit Mori

I have been following your on-goings on this Spot everyday while hibernating here in New Jersey and living the "American Dream" in semi-retirement. I commend all of you busybodies for your efforts to prepare for our Grand Reunion in 2012. I will soon be back in harness there to help you guys in this grand effort. Nagpapalipas lang ako ng ilan pang sandali para maka establis ng residency for our status here. But what really caught my eye in todays blog is the search for Justino Estoque. As you know, we belong to the same profession as geologists. While I have not seen him personally after our UP days after graduating in "68 and leaving Narra Residence Hall where Justino and I resided together, I have occasionally known/read about his whereabouts in the mining industry as connected to a foreign mining company based in Surigao or Agusan. I'm pretty sure he is still active in Mindanao working as a geologist since the opportunities for mining professionals are still good in the Phil. and elsewhere world-wide even in this bad economy, So, I think Leni San Agustin could be the best person to track Justino's wherebouts. Leni, just inquire from your contacts in the Bureau of Mines the active foreign companies in Mindanao and I'm sure his name will surface. This is the best lead I could give on Justino from my vantage point here.
I will not prolong my stories, as I expect to be back there very soon. Good luck and best wishes to all of you handsome guys and gorgeous ladies of Class '62. Archie Mori

Comments - Natividad Florendo Family

Benjie said...
Regarding Manny and Abit, those were the days, weren't they, when the U.P. Diliman campus was convulsing every now and then with anti-government, Anti-Marcos demonstrations and the university calender had to be adjusted every few weeks. But there were corners of the campus where only sweet love prevailed, and those corners were wherever Manny and Abit happened to be. Thanks for sharing your love story and precious photos of you and your wonderful family. More power and love to all of you !

Comments - Justino Estoque Search

Benjie said...
Leni, how nice that you were able to get info about Justino Estoque, even if it was his namesake and not he himself. A few months ago, I bumped into a Justin Estoque at the National Museum of the American Indian in DC where he works, and I asked him whether he knew Justino, since he shares his family name and his first name is missing a mere "o" at the end. Unfortunately, he didn't, and the search for our elusive classmate went dead. But he should surface one fine day -- hopefully, before our golden jubilee celebration!

Planning Committee - Manila Group

Planning Committee Meeting Held On August 8, 2009. Manila Group in serious discussions, planning activities for Golden Jubilee 2012. Committee chaired by President, PI Florendo. Others in attendance are Tony Siapno (Vice President), Leni Lou San Agustin (Secretariat), Armingol "Tammy" Ramos (Treasurer), Amelia Rogel-Rara (PRO) & Manuel Natividad (Sub-Committee, Logistics).

Other Sub-Committees formed:

Ways and Means Committee - PI Florendo-Natividad

Program Committee - Leda Paloma and Amelia R Rara

Finance Committee - Tammy Ramos

Logistics Committee - Tony Siapno and Manny Natividad

Minutes of Meeting to Follow.

Complimentary Photos - Manny Natividad & Amelia Rogel-Rara

Comments - Justino Estoque Search

Amelia said...
Thank you, Leni - Don't give up on any search for class'62 folks. Our blog indicates 121 more to find. Let's all keep searching till 2012-Okay? The shared note was amusing, though - you must feel "Extra blessed" - right, Leni? And, to all, please add captions and explanations to your photos since not all of us, especially me, can remember faces- narigaten ti bumaket,met! Our pool also needs to grow from P/60,000+ - Ciao, amici -Ahmee H-Nanni September 13, 2009 5:18 PM

Justino Estoque Actively Pursued in Search

Leni Lou San Agustin's Louisianna search for Justino Estoque generated response:
Justino Estoque commented on post:"Leni, kumusta? I'm sorry to let you know that I don't belong to your class 62 of Baguio City High School. Actually I am from Bohol (land of promise). Anyway, I am now serving as a priest here in Louisiana, USA. Kumusta na lang kay Justino, your classmate. Meron ibang Justino dito. God bless you. Fr Justino Estoque, Jr."

Comments - Emergence of Tess B Lozano

Amelia said...
Hello, Teresita - With much effort and persistence from Aurora (our Class62 Blog Admin), it is fun to hear from everyone and hope you will continue to stay posted on the blog and give more updates.We all hope to meet in 2012 - Baguio - Class62 50th reunion. Please try to locate other classmates and send us current photos. Feel free to make inquiries of whoever you think of-Cheers, Amelia Hamada - Nanni

Comments - Natividad Florendo Family

Amelia said...
Well, Manny and Abit - Thank you for the updates & photos. Hope this will encourage others to share their own stories. Quite interesting!!! I wonder if it is only Abit & Manny from the same class that "matched" & still feel blessed??? Any other lucky pairs? Keep it coming, folks-we all love to read those stories & see those pictures. Salamat manen-Ahmee

Comments - S. California Hosts a Reunion

Amelia said...
But, of course, it is globe-trotters like Renato, Cecilia and Alexander that can pull together last minute reunions. The warmth and care given to any Class'62 guest in California can only be due to the trio - Angel, Rod and Percy. So, who's next? I'm sure you'll love California anytime. Yet, other hosts are out there waiting too - right? Don't overdo your stints, though - save for 2012 in Baguio - See ya there - Ahmee

Slave Lake, AB to Southern Californians !!!

Atong said:

I wanted to let you know how good, gracious and generous those South Californians are. On very short notice (less than 48 hrs), they were able to organize, plan a dinner and for everyone to meet within the 4 days that we were in Anaheim. Cecilia, Alexander and I are always treated regally by them.

We made good use of about 3 hours just chatting about everything and nothing (politics, health insurance, economy, reminiscing, the latest of ailments among senior citizens and what afflicted us). It was enjoyable to share their company.

All I can say is get yourself out there and I am sure you will get the same treatment (if not better !!! ) from that wonderful BCHS gang and their famiies.

Natividad Florendo Family

1st Pic - Grandpere Manny and Gavin. (Grandmere PI in background)

2nd Pic - Roovin (son-in-law) w/our grandson Gavin, Abby, Maela (our daughter) with Nixie.
3rd Pic - Nel (our son) Abby (dght-in-law) & grandaughter Nixie

4th Pic - P.I. , Nel (our son) & grandaughter Nixie

** Pictures courtesy of Manny Natividad

Hello Classmates. Many of you are wondering how Abit and I got married. Benjie Abellera had a hand in this. Well, here’s how. I was working for Leo Pharmaceuticals as a Drug Representative in 1971 and I decided to Room & Board inside the U.P. Campus in Area 17. I shared this Boarding House with Benjie Abellera and Rudy Cahulugan (I wonder where he is now?). Benjie suggested we visit Abit at Sampaguita Residence Hall, also inside the U.P. Campus. (Hey, Benjie, be thankful our marriage did indeed work out, otherwise I would be blaming you now, ha. ha.). The first visit was followed by another, and another, and by then I did not need the company of Benjie and Rudy. We tied the knot the next year, the 20th of February, 1972.

We have 2 children, Nel who is now 32, married to Abby and they have a one year-three months daughter, Nixie. Both Nel & Abby are Physicians. Maela, 31, our daughter (also an M.D.) is married to Roovin a Computer Engineer and we have a handsome grandson, Gavin, who is now a year and a month old.

I have retired but Abit, who is now known as P.I. is still working for St. Lukes Medical Center, as the Vice President, Research & Biotechnology. God has been good to us and we are indeed blessed.

Southern California Hosts a Reunion

The Classmates of 62

The Wives

The Husbands

Pictures courtesy of Angelica B Mikhail

Renato and Cecilia Pablo enjoyed Chinese dinner with Percy and Elena Rillera, Rod and Judy Rivo and Sobhi and Angelica Michail while their son Alexander was attending a computer game expo in Anaheim, CA.

A mini-reunion to reminisce and catch up on each other's lives, talked about cats, kids, grandkids & the various ailments that are slowly creeping up on us.