OLPS-83

Visiting Msgr Douglas

2011-10-31T15:35:00.002+08:00

Class of '83 without Msgr Doug's Attending Physician, Dr.Leo Baloloy. From Left to Right, Dr. Gerry Pura, Chief Supt. Labayo, Pretty Boy, gorgeous wife of Pretty boy, Larry Manda, Dr. Mene Dimaano class of 1980 and younger brother of the Idol!

Get well soon, Idol our prayers are always with you!

Reunion sa Rockwell-With beloved Fr. Roy

2011-07-14T09:13:00.025+08:00

Huna ni Larry Manda, nag dadanggo lang siya...Nag abot daw si Fr. Roy tapos nagti-ripon an mga sarawayon

Totoo palan talaga, Guest of Honor at the Rockwell Club si Fr. Roy ( last Feb 1, Chinese New year baga may New Year's resolution ngani kami). Ma attend kami, maski mag busy kami. Yadto si Meo, Haile, Balo. Gerrox, Larry, an Buwaon nan si Major Odnid Laguda

Ngirit ngiritt baga ini na duwa, hataas daw grade na hinatag ni Fr. Roy sainda san High School...

padiriyutan tabi buhok,

Seryoso baga si Perry san una, Major Laguda with the Major Headache of Fr. Roy in 1982

Minsan ngani lang maka-istorya si Dindo na -cross examine pa!

Odnid, Holding the Court..

Hala nag batog nanaman si Major Headache...

Lain masyado na tawa kami ni Balo, pero polite kami...medyo Corny pan-o

Pamati niyo sin-o tabi an may istorya nanaman didi sa tulo?

Fr. Niyan tabi na naka inom ka pwede mag kompisal?

Ulitun ta kay minsan lang ini matanus, this time with caption... Fr. Roy, An nag-kuwa tabi san langka sa may kwarto mo san July 29, 1982, si Cula!!

Namundo intero kay nag abot na an bill. wara kami pang bayad, habo man ni Perry mag hugas pinggan

Long delayed AND Long deserved...

Fr. Roy Examining his Golden Mentor Plaque-Pinasa ako sadi sadto sabi ni Pyriander Jr.-The Best ini! Kadamu san habo talaga ako ipasar! Fr. Roy-You are the Best!

Sabay Fr. Roy Pwede tabi mag kumpisal ulit?

Fr. Roy watching the tribute video or the Dominican documentary made by the Venerable Larry Manda

Gwapo ni Piyok, sabi ni Balo-Best friend ko yan!!!

marasa pa kay pinasar ko an mga ini!

Revisiting the 25th anniversary Reunion in 2008

2011-02-04T09:29:00.011+08:00

We never got to post the pictures taken during the set-up for the reunion two years ago. Here are a couple of what we still have. Hopefully the pictures on the banners with the teachers's pictures and the set-up of the backdrop at the Study Hall will materialize one of these days.

Mga mapan-os pa gihapon na mga para hulat sa gate

Alwin, Gerrox and Ah Oh making faces at passer-bys

admiring our "good" work, diyutan pa baga madahinlas si Ah-Oh kaka sakat sa kudal

The banner to commemorate the theme for the reunion

...with Larry Manda exhibiting the kili-kili welcome!papurutian daw sin yuk-yuk!

Kaupod gud namon sadi si Ferdie nan si Aaron. Ambot kay lain in tatalaban sin Litrato!

Three Generations of Friendship

2011-01-27T11:17:00.003+08:00

In this picture my ehado, Jerico Pura, my Son the ehado of Gerrox, Rodrigo Javier and my Mama. Missing in the picture are Tiyo Nap and Tiya Imelda and my deceased Father. These pictures captures three generations of friendship between the Pura's and Arnedo's. Should have been four generations if we include our Grandparents, but they are so far removed from the present.

Kahatas san Ninong ko, sabi Gio, wara na ngaya buhok na Ninong ko sabi ni Jerico. The two Gerry's as you know are the handsomest and most well-behaved members of the Class of '83.

The Return of Padi Binoy

2011-01-20T12:21:00.006+08:00

From Left to Right Dindo Laguda, Gerrox, Pyriander the Great, Larry Manda, Balo, an pinaka gwapo nan mabuot, and the Guest of Honor, Arnel Vargas Deyto

The Class had reason for another get-together last January 9, 2010, Arnel Deyto blew into town!

Binoyski is now based in San Diego. He is married with no children. Most of us remember him as the only member of the Warlocks Juniors team who really knew how to play basketball ( an iba pan-o puro pag kurong sin buhok an aram hehe). Binoy almost single-handedly lead the Warlocks team to the Juniors basketball championship during intrams in 1982. His free throw with time expired won the championship for the Warlocks. Not bad for a guy who stood no taller than 5' 2 at that time.

Kaya ko in papara umaw si Binoy kay may dara na t-shirt para sa intero na yaadto hehe.

Next activity, the much-awaited reunion with Fr. Roy, on Feb 2. Abangan!!!

Reunion in Riyadh

2010-10-30T23:28:00.004+08:00

Tuyi and Glenn, also known as the Playboys of Sampaloc duirng the early 80's met up in Riyadh. Both are working in Saudi Arabai and decided on a get-together to talk about the other 23 members of the Class of '83. According to them, sinda pa man gihapon an pinaka gwapo daw nan pina makaskas magkaon sin bahaw.

Kunwari baga pormal; Calm before the storm!!

Nag-aanu ka tabi didi Glenn? Nagsasaribu sin mga masetera!

Ikaw tabi Tuyi?

Nag -root canal sin mga canal hehe

Bahaw Brigade on the move! Ubos baga tulos an isirira!

Sabi sa waiter may mga kaupod kami, kaya damo an order!

Binawi na si the The Great Pang Bawi

2010-10-30T17:55:00.005+08:00

Fr. Imbo, checking if all is well at the Parish

The Last few pictures of the Class of '83 with the Great Pang Bawi

I used to call him the “Great Pang-Bawi” The only sober and sane voice among the boisterous, rowdy crowd that the Class of ’83 was in its heyday. As a class, we could be crass and arrogant and too confident in our wise-ass ways. Luckily we had Fr. Jimmy in our group, and he was the antithesis of all that.

To say that he was well-grounded and humble is a gross understatement. Fr. Imbo had this wise-beyond-his-years sense of self. He knew he was more than intelligent, and yet saw no sense in calling the world’s attention to it. He was an Oak among Cherry Blossoms, unspectacular in the display of his hues but definitely the steadiest of the lot. You could say he died as he lived, choosing the most quiet of ways, leaving in his sleep, leaving while all of us were asleep. He would not have it any other way.

In a way, I am luckier than the rest of the Class of ‘83, because after four years of high school at OLPS, I had the privilege of studying with him for four more years at the Ateneo (more than two years under San Jose’s Pre-Divinity program) where you could say I was witness to the unfolding of the man who would become our beloved Fr. Imbo. By then, we were more than classmates, but brothers, who had shared many of life’s highs and lows.

One day in college, I watched him from my dormitory room hang clothes he had just washed to dry. As soon as he had left, I took all the clothes and hang them up in the dryer one floor up. With great amusement, I watched the following day while he scratched his head in wonder where all his clothes had gone! His good nature made him laugh with me as I confessed to him what I had done. Good old Jimmy did not seem to mind at all that his hard work was the subject of immature games.

But even as we exchanged pranks, with him at the receiving end most of the time my admiration for Fr. Jimmy has known few boundaries. Even up to today I can never be wise beyond my years. I am an agitator he always has been a calming influence. He was predictably good at his tasks and then just as predictably almost always went for the proverbial extra mile. I, on the other hand need to be inspired to even bother to get out of bed.

Even at a very young age, Jimmy knew what was important. During our freshman year in college our class schedule was so irregular that we were unable to participate in the seminary organized apostolate work. That did not sit too well with Jimmy so he decided to take it upon himself to tutor and do catechism with differently-abled children at Batino Elementary school. After our classes were over, Jimmy would walk some six kilometers just so he could be with the children with regularity. Our schedule could have been good enough an excuse to avoid apostolate work altogether. Maybe he knew that he would live a short life and tried to squeeze in doing as much good as he can. Perhaps. But even back then Jimmy was one determined and focused shepherd and personal convenience was not part of his vocabulary. Truly, the Lord chooses only the best shepherds for his special flock

Fr. Jimmy has touched my life way beyond those seminary years. He was one of the officiators at my wedding and shared my joy during the baptism of my son Rodrigo. It is now my turn to scratch my head and wonder, where was I was in the highlights of his brief and quiet life? Yet not once in our 31 years of friendship did he rebuke me for it.

During our last conversations before his departure for Kansas, ever-profound Jimmy asked me if he had missed anything in life. I did not have an answer. I had been too busy chasing every shadow that moved to even notice. He on the other hand was too busy doing the Lord’s work to even worry that he had gotten fatally sick. What more can you ask of any man? Yet humble Jimmy thought I knew enough to be able tell him what he had missed.

Today, as a last act of respect, it is my intention to further embarrass Jimmy through a confession. All these years, I have kept a memento of our Ateneo years, test exams where he got perfect scores in Statistics and Math. It was my intention to give them back to him a as gift: a reminder that all his “disguises” will never convince me that he is far from spectacular. I can almost hear in my mind his nervous laughter as is his wont when he receives any token of appreciation.

Farewell Jimmy, my brother, my friend. You are moving on to a much better place: a just wage indeed for the Lord’s just servant. As you leave us we know you will do so again with your trademark embarrassed laughter, uneasy perhaps that you are leaving friends for a more comfortable place. As you leave us, know that your legacy of excellence with humility will forever shimmer in our hearts.

Gerry Arnedo
October 29, 2010

Who is missing?

2010-10-02T11:52:00.007+08:00

Mates:

I have listed all our batchmates from Day 1 of our first year to our last day at OLPS, March 25, 1983. One name is missing. Can you identify who is missing? Kitaon ta kun sino an uli-anun..

1. Advincula, Ernesto jr.
2) Apostol, Aaron
3) Arnedo, Gerry
4) Baloloy, LeoCarlo
5) Banaga, Melchor
6) +Barrozo, Jimmy
7) Bonayon, Albert
8) Borja, Lolen
9) Calleja, Jaime
10) Deyto, Arnel
11) Donor, Dennis
12)Empleo, Glenn
13) + Encinares, Cedric
14) Escandor, Romeo Jr.
15) Fortades, Raul
16) Frivaldo, Haile Jr.
17) Gamis, Israel
18) Gargallo, Saul
19) Hibo, Ananias Jr.
20) Jeresano, Raul
21) Labayo, Pyrinader Jr.
22) Laguda, Dindo
23) Madrid, Julius
24) Magdamit, Ronel
25) Manda, Lauro Rene
26) Marbella, Ferdinand
27) Mateo, Eugenio III
28) Miaco, Bomick
29) Nunez, Ronaldo
30) Palma, Elvis
31) Pujol, Alfred
32) Pura, Gerry
33) Reyes, Roy
34) Rocha Joseph
35) Talde, Alwin
36) Tan, Alfredo
37) Totanez, Generoso
38) + De Vera, Ferdinand

The correct answer as pointed out by Gerrox is Elvis Palma, who wanted to be part of the PC- Philippine Constabulary. Wonder where he is now? Does anyone know?

can't believe this was a year ago 2 ( pre-ONDOY)

2010-09-25T11:24:00.010+08:00

And the final tally that somehow made ondoy unleash his full fury in Metro Mla!

pati DOJ san Legaspi(Calleja) nan taga-GMA uminabot, kaso mahiwagon man ini si Banaga, raparap lugod an kuha.

diretso an pralano san mini-olympics for the following day..

may uminabot pa na nag-special flight from Saipan, si Gargallo!

hangan sa ginarab-ihan na sa Dencio's riverbanks Marikina...kaupod na dini si beadle Manda nan Donor

The year 2009 was practically a regular year for our beloved metro manila until the wayward sons of OLPS arrived...Naarabot pa lang payt tulos sa Valley Gulp in Antipolo

L-R: Magdamit, Apostol, Pura and Marbella

Can't Believe That Was A Year Ago!

2010-09-01T09:42:00.008+08:00

I can't believe my delightful little boy, Rodrigo is turning 1 tomorrow. His life is closely becoming intertwined with those of Class of '83. When he was born, Dr. Leo Baloloy was there to assist in the delivery and also served as official photographer of the proceedings. Dr. Gerry Pura is his Ninong during Baptism.

The Great Pambawi Fr. Imbo Barrozo Baptizing Rodrigo last November

Rodrigo Living up to His Siwo Heritage

Never Ending Last Supper

2010-06-23T21:22:00.003+08:00

..despedida para kay Rael..we will meet again comrade, and wait till Perry sings the chorus of James Taylor's " How sweet it is to be Lab- a- yo "

Rodrigo-Image Model of one of the Pfizer Product launches

2010-06-14T19:46:00.005+08:00

Lain man tabi sa naghahambog kita. pasensya na tabi sin diyut. Pero an batit ko, the future sex symbol of the class of 2026 at OLPS, napili tabi mag "commerical model".
This confirms what I have suspected all along na lahi kami sin mga gwapo. An ma kontra tabi, kakalagun tabi kamo ni Mamo Salvador nan Mamo Perez. BTW, si Msgr Paquito tabi is also a relative so an makontra tabi dida, bahala kamo sa mga sadiri niyo.

Nakapikit pa ngani an saro na mata para medyo partida...

Rodrigo was one of four babies whose pictures were selected for the campaign. The spotlight was literally on him the whole night.

Kadaku san picture sa stage...

Proud Papa siempre kita. Nothing beats Fatherhood!

With Manoy Chuck

2010-06-14T19:30:00.004+08:00

Charlie Miaco, Class of '81 with brother Bomick, Class of '83, two peas of the same pod. I can't imagine a more unlikely pair of siblings

The reason why Bomick took a boat trip from Calbayog to Cebu was to visit his Manoy Chuck.

Let me share a little trivia on Manoy Chuck who was my assignment partner during the summer assignments for Major seminarians way back in 1985. Chuckgot married much.much later than his more malandi, bantay-salakay brother, Bomick. The delay was due to his penchance for dating the third daughter in the family. When the girls weree about to go out for their weekend soirees, the eldest girl would ask permission from the Dad,

" Dad, I am going out with Lance to Dance", the father would say Ok.

The second daughter would say,

"Dad I am going out with Pete to eat" again the father would nod his ok.

The Third daughter would then ask,

"Dad I am going out with Chuck to..."

The father would then shout "No!"

Kaya naurhi si Manoy Charlie hehe! Joke lang tabi

Ang Pagbabalik ni Bomick-The Revenge of the Sarawayun

2010-06-12T08:34:00.031+08:00

Beinvenida! At Larry Manda's House on the night of Bomick's arrival
Yungka na si Meo, hanggan alas quatro san aga pan-o an welcome kay Bomick

At Bomick's apartelle, si Gerrox Pa simple baga, nag popose kuno, ma- shot ugaring

With the two best in conduct awardees of the class and best-looking classmates, coincidentally both are named Gerry-nano daw baya ano?

At my Brother's Mustache Bar with Tommy and Choy

With The Jerk's acoustic performer-also from Bulusan and Gerrox's Uncle- Chikoy Pura!

Lain ko aram kay nano, the audience requested for me to sing, maraw-ayun baga kita!

Pssst pati camera hubog...After san kanta ko, na ban an class of '83 sa My Brother's Mustache Bar

Despedida with the Class of '83...But I am getting ahead...Nag lakwatsa ako sa Bicol nan Cebu!

In Gubat with Class of '82 Caloy Villaroya and Mons Pax!-The best ka Mons Pax-Maski San-o!

The best drinking place in Gubat, roof-top of the Pura Residence! What a view!

Of course there is Bulusan! The Hometown of Bomick!

Enjoying Nasipit falls in Bulusan. That's Bomick showing the Tarzan Pose

Swimming in Matnog! Buhi-i na Pawikan Bomick lalaki ina ,lain man ina babayi!

At the fish and lobster sanctuary, Bomick seeking shelter!

Bomick doing his best Orestes Ojeda Pose

Island Hopping is Bomick...He the visited 7,106 islands of the Philipppines, ang remaining two, Samar and Cebu immediately after

Bomick about to enter his room in the big boat, cruise daw, from Calabayog ( 7,107) to Cebu (7,108) naubos ni Bomick all the islands of Philippines

With Papa, Lieut Col. E. Miaco. E for Excellent! Si Bomick may dara na supot sin Linukay
Nawara an picture ni Charlie! mailto:&#!@!$! Until the next visit!

SS 2026-Rodrigo @ 7 mos.

2010-05-01T10:46:00.008+08:00

Bene de camus domino...!!!
Pagmabuot daw an ama, gwapo an Batit

Ako starting point guard san OLPS Varsity!

Christmas Holidays with the Family

2010-01-20T15:35:00.012+08:00

Kitchie and Kymee with Papa Bomick at Glenleg Beach. Nano kay Glenleg ngaran, Bomick? (may nagbabahaw tabi sa likud, damo palan taga Bibingcahan sa Adelaide!)

Bomick has just emailed me, Glenelg ngaran san Lugar, I say, given the picture it should be called GlenLEGs! hehe Papa Bomick relax lang tabi!

Bomick's slaughterhouse-pero niyan batit niya ( Kymee) doing the Cleopatra pose. The Leopard skin motiff unleashes the Tiger in Bomick! Amo lang, bagan sunod sa kapurit an Tigers san Intrams 1980

At Semaphore Beach Jetty with Kitchie and Kymee during the sunset...may Luneta man ngayan sa Australia ano?

Si Bomick lang ang Bo-Kalbs didi, napasala-an daw siya na walking roll-on deodorant

hehehe, joke lang tabi

Malling with the kids, post-Christmas get together

New year's resolution ni Bomick More Group Hugs with the kids!!!

The Siwo Chronicles-At Three

2009-12-26T21:22:00.010+08:00

Rodrigo at 3 months! Ka-gwapo! Mayad ngani lain masyado nag mana sa ama nan sa mga Ninong

Trisa at Three years old, as assertive as her Papa, as cute as her Mama-she wants to be doctor like Ninong Balo!

Basta daw cute girls, welcome mag-hug kay Rodrigo!

Trisa thinks the world is her playground...maski diin sa world

Babies of the Year! Trisa for Three-year old category, Gio for three- months. Ako lang tabi may hatag san award-Proud Papa!

A Tale of Two Reunions-Part 1-Finding the Lost Shepherd

2009-11-08T12:34:00.047+08:00

You have all heard of the parable of the lost sheep, right? How about the lost shepherd? Its not in the Bible, but in the lores of the class of '83. The class " pambawi" ( sa mga kabuangan natun) Fr. Imbo Barrozo surfaced and happily we had an excuse to have the first of the get-togethers last August 13 at the Eastwood City. Fr. Imbo is about to leave for a three year assignment with Sorsogon's "sister" diocese Kansas. Aside from Jayhawks, Kansas is known for their excellent beef - basi lamang yadto si Baka-King, Cula, matuparan man ni Fr. Imbo.

Captured and not about to let go! Gerrox shows Fr. Imbo how much he has been missed by the class of '83

Aside from the usual how do you-do's and other gentlemanly conversation...

and the ubiquitous posing for pictures as most showbiz personalities are wont to do...

Meo as usual dominated all the conversation, lain kami makasingit! Katabil ni Meo!

Of course, Fr. Imbo also wanted to know how many wives and children Balag and Haile already have. The usual answer is five wives and no acknowledged children and they happily told Fr. Imbo that is the new limit allowed by the Vatican announced daw a couple of hours ago that is why only a select few know about it. Palusot pa gihapon...

Ako lang tabi naka uniform pa san class t-shirt

Reunions are opportunities for Balo and Fr. Imbo to ruminate on why their intrams teams were consistently in the last place during all four intramurals of OLPS from '79-'82. ( A world record I am sure, hehe)

Vice lost in his thoughts on how he can raise the GDP growth of Makalaya to 25% annually. Irinuman nalang nagtatrabaho pa si Vice Mayor!

Gerrox showing the world how long Haile's hair has become since his infamous haircut in 1980. In contrast, Fr. Imbo and Balo show hairdo headed in the opposite direction

Pero happy Boy si Haile! There might soon be a Haile III, for the sake of the world and the female population, we pray he takes up after Haile Sr. , and not Jr.! Let's drink to that!

Napansin si Atty Haile, simple lang sige an pag pahid pahid sa bado ni Fr. Imbo

A closer look for stronger evidence...

...duwang kamot pa this time while everyone was looking somewhere else hehe...

and another one bites the dust! The Vice mayor's turn to be literally made a "trapo"-pahidan and not what you think hehe

pirmi biktima si Fr. Imbo, bagan baga an santo sa simbahan na in pupunasan sin panyo, Meo trying to be part of the latest craze!

Pati ako nadale, kaya pahid man ako kan Meo hehe lain nakahalata

Urit pa san nadakop! Sino ngaya gwapo, aber? ako o ina na nasa background?!

masiramun baga na piricturan... tapos pahid ulit kan Balo, lain lang halata...

Pero happy Boy ini talaga niyan! Showing his wild side and then simpleng pahid kan Balag taas nan baba

An Hubog...

an maaaluhun ( naks!)...

An feeling pogi...

An gutom...

an pilaw...

an nakatindog pa!

an kakatapos lang...magkaon

from all those present and those who were absent...

as Balo has said for and in our behalf...

... from all of us to you, Fr, Imbo-(last hirit na pahid ni Haile)!

a toast to your good health, to a new set of great friends ( like "ehem" us) at Kansas, God-speed on your journey...

May you be free from all the pasimpleng pahid of Haile...

while you are away we will keep the "83 bonds tight and happy...

until we meet again!

Fr. Imbo, the great pang bawi of the Class of '83!

In the Eye ( Mouth ?) of Ondoy

2009-11-08T10:40:00.023+08:00

The real story behind Ondoy Started in Sorsogon City. Lain gud totoo ina na mga intra tropical convergence zone sa sabi san Pag-Asa. Tropical depression daw? Lain talaga. Nagbatog ina kay nagkrarantahan an mga Batch'83 sa Casa Dominga, before going to Manila. lain man sa nagsusupon kita tabi, constructive cristicism baga an tawag sadi. Kama raot daw ( daw ha?, Please do not quote me) san bosses, nakabilog sin bagyo.

Sorsogon-based OLPS "83 superstars Dennis Donor, Ferdz Marbella and Raul Jeresano, plan trip to manila at Casa Dominga

San turn na ngani ni Ah-oh, The Rey Valera of Batch'83, pati ritratista nagtarakig. Kitaa kay lain malinaw an picture.

Poor picture has more to do with Camera Shake than the quality of the voice of the Singer. Ah oh with his most loyal fan, AA Apostol.

Ay sus, pag abot sa Manila Karantahan ulit. naurit na baga an Mahal na Diyos...

Toasting to the good times past, present and future, Ferdz, Donnie Boy and Ronel Magdamit

Warning daw, pinauranan sin grabe hopefully madara. Wara lamang kamatian san grupo. Nothing short of a flood of Noah's proportion would have deterred these future singing superstars from practicing their craft.

The initial salvo of rains had the cars outside the hotel doing their best imitation of mini submarines

Lain pa man baga gihapon. may second set pa daw. pa toast toast pa baga an mga Kulokoy, inupod pa si Ngipoy ( may Rhyme pa) na minsan lang ngani makauli.

"A toast to the brotherhood, we may just be three but together we are awful, este awesome palan, we speak for the entire class!"

Lain man daw sinda hadlok san mga baha baha. Nag pa pedicure pa ngani si Ferdie

"I canno be bothered by such weather disturbances, said One Komiks character to another , Tams to Ngips. I'll have a pedicure. Pls. call Ricky Reyes"

So rain kept pouring and the waters kept going up...Did I forget to mention that this get-together was at that hotel in Marikina near the Riverbank?

"Tubig lang mahadlok kita?, Kaya ngani may height baga kita"

Nawaraan pa ngani kuryente....amo na idto medyo nagkaharadlok na....

Let not the darkness of night cloak our enthusiasm!

Urulian na ngaya kay sobra na ini sabi ni Ronel. Everyone else had evacuated from the hotel, inlcuding the hotel staff, after all, the water had all but covered all of the first floor of the establishment. No electricity, lunch, merienda or dinner. Just plain old Johnny Black and a city full of water as chaser.

"May exit strategy kami pirmi, that is one of our key learnings at OLPS"

Sabi ngani ni Ronel, kaya ngani nag udong na ako mag seaman kay habo ko primi napapalibutan san tubig. An deposito baga sadto sa OLPS siya nan si Perry and para linis!

This must be what Noah saw, more than 3,000 year ago!

Unitl the next time, "glug-glug-glug". We will live to fight another day! Until the next reunion!! an Lain nag butwa, P_y_s!

A Tale of Two Reunions-Part Two

2009-09-11T21:06:00.038+08:00

It was difficult to gather the class in one venue at one time. Schedules were tough, commitments had been made, duty called more than one batchmate even during weekends. And so Balo advised the class that we should have two consecutive reunions ( and despedida) for our beloved beloved Classmate Fr. Imbo Barrozo who will leave the Philippines for a three year assignment in Kansas.

The first get-together was a Thursday, August 13 at Eastwood City ( More about that in another post). The second one, was two days later Aug 15, still at Eastwood . Imagine our pleasant surprise when long-lost Classmate Glenn Empleo emails a few minutes before the meeting to tell us he can join us! It was a happy day for the Class of '83

Without funfare, the long missing and super Hunky Glenn duck-walks his way into the restaurant...Bagan artista an dating...Dili lang daw basta boylet ini...

Glenn is now married with two teen aged children. He works for the Arab American oil company (ARAMCO) and is based in Saudi Arabia. He finished Computer Engineering at the Mapua Insitute of Technology. Many of the members of the batch, including myself have not seen Glenn since 1983.

Nagkariribok an Class of '83...Si Glenn ini?, hapot ni SS83 kay Larry M? Lord, ayaw tabi pagpara ti-aw sabi ni Fr. Imbo. Dili man irog sadi ka macho si Glenn sadto...

He is the same humble and gentle soul, with nary an air of success that he is. Glenn has migrated to Canada with his family in the early 1990's but has been livng in Saudi Arabia the last few years.

Sabi san Bida, lain ina si Glenn, harayuon na mas gwapo ako didto...Fake impersonator yan! irisip isip baga an Batch!

Kitaon ta daw kun attractive sa chicks...rani tulos an mga waitress. Kiri-kiri si Choi. Si Fr. Imbo naghagad baga ki sign from God kun an missing ka klase talaga ini

Diyut daw na porosing...gutom na ako sadto so pa- simple kita sin hungit, kay basi ubusan ako ni Perry sin dinuguan. makaskasun mag hungit, kaya silensyohunun sa iristuryahan!

Roll-call kita, Advincula...absent, Arnedo, present, Baloloy, present, Banaga, present, Barrozo, present. Kun yadi si Cula straight flush kunta. From left to right, an Bida Perry, SS83, Choy Banaga, Balo, Gerrox, Glenn Empleo, Larry Manda and Fr Imbo. Si Glenn ada talaga ini mga boys!! I-test natun

Pinakita baga ni Balag an video ni Haile. Sabi Glenn, kilala ko an maitum na lubot na ina, amo ina an pinaha ni Msgr Douglas for impersonating him! Nag conclude an klase si Glenn ini! Welcome and good to see you again!

Glenn ikaw tabi an magbayad para lain gulay nan kan-un orderon namun, nagpa simple na suggestion si Gerrox! Aprub sabi ni Glenn

Order kita sin mahal, sabi ni Balag,, maski lain masiram basta mahal!

Pi-ricture baga gihapaun para official na talaga and tiripon na ini

An Bida, simple lang baga...painum-inom, bati bati san irestorya..., dili ngaya ako makatuod na nasala ako kan Glenn...last time ako nasala 1982 pa...awat awat na...

Bigla bumanat na an Bida, di ula-ula nanaman kami sin tarawa. Pinakamaribok kami na table sa buong Eastwood city

Lain makahangos sin katawa si SS83. Sabi Ni Balo, tuukun ta ikaw!

Pati si Fr. Imbo, halos magluwas sa ilong an kinaon

Si Glenn man, nag-uli lang para mag tawa. Buong gab-i sin kakatawa

Picture ngaya ulit, habang nagkakasilyas an mga taga-Gubat

Reunion of Community Beadle and Sub-Beadle of SY 1982-1983

"You made me look good!" sabi ni Larryboy kan Fr. Imbo

L-R Perry, Gerry, Choy, Balo, Gerrox, Glenn, Larry and Fr. Imbo

Official Class picture of the Night's reunion

8 of 25 isn't bad ( 30% of the class made it!)

Siwo Part II

2009-09-11T11:23:00.010+08:00

Rodrigo Javier Asuncion Arnedo

Future Star Point guard of the OLPS Minor Seminary and the Ateneo Blue Eagles

My wife gave birth to our second child a son, last September 4, at 10:08am at the Makati Med. Leo Baloloy the great Vascular and Transplant Surgeon was with me at the delivery room when my wife delivered. He was there to supposedly to provide back up support to the leading Ob Gyn who performed the Caesarian. Luckily everything went well, so he spent more time wielding a camera, than a scalpel

With Ate Trisa at room 909 at Makati Medical Center

New baby, Old room

With Kulit Cousins
L-R, Jake Asuncion, Ate Trisa, Joshua Asuncion and Diego Son
Trisa is the only girl on the Asuncion side, Gio is the only 3rd generation male Arnedo

Home finally, with Ate Trisa and future playmates Elmo and Pooh Bear

B83 Golden Memories,Silver Jubilee MTV Ver 2

2009-08-24T18:46:00.003+08:00

B83 Golden Memories,Silver Jubilee MTV Ver 1

2009-08-24T17:40:00.004+08:00

Eye Witness, The Yellow Fever

2009-08-06T19:26:00.032+08:00

It all started on that fateful night when the people were awakened from a deep slumber...streets were filled with burnt tires, as if there was an offering.

The Phil's Hueys hovered at Camp Crame to defect to the people side.

For posterity's sake.

Inside the Huey.

I 'shot' this picture of an airforce pilot holding my Super-8mm film camera.

Throngs of 'Yellow Army' braving the stretch of Hi-way 54.

In those days the word 'snap' is found everywhere.

Snap toilet,anyone?

I took these pictures when I was just starting to learn filmmaking..A Russian filmmaker once said, when you make a film you must do it to prepare a person to death, to plough and harrow his soul, rendering it capable of turning to good.

When the news broke out urging the people to go out and be united, our mentor in our film institute gave us rolls of film to document this historic event.

Look at the lady's reaction to the unknown soldier..what is she thinking ?

The Palace,now empty.

What if the revolution become bloody?

What if somebody throws a firecracker to these battle tested soldiers?..

..the horror.

An old lady still deep in her prayer.

Crowd expressing their joy.

Marines gamely posing with children.

Soldiers vacating Malacanang Palace.

The Palace is now a home.

The faithful with their Mother.

Do not be afraid.For I'm with you all the while.

Outside POEA Bldg.,waiting for the Lady in Yellow.

Tita Cory outside the POEA Bldg. Ready for her greatest sacrifice.. May we continue her legacy to be humble, sincere,and faithful to our Divine Maker.

Effective Ways to Organize a Reunion

2009-08-06T15:28:00.020+08:00

Point a .45 caliber pistol in someone's throat. See, when GerryA threatened to back out to head the staging, well because Mr. Blue can't "carry" his weight, he was eventually led back because of JAC's warm prodding.

Get a willing accomplice. Make sure to bring a camera, you know for blackmailing purposes..Gerrox is above par when it comes to heart conspiracy theories. You may reach him for an adulterated copy of "Bacon Scandal" for a.. cup of coffee maybe..

Get a lawyer. Our very own Atty. Haile stating his facts in detail to Mons Pax how he managed to elude Fr. Douglas'...leather belt.

A reunion is not a reunion without Mr. Blue. Just look closely at that swagger look, man even Atty. Haile is caught in awe.So try to bring your own Mr. Blue,even paying up for his airfare.

Mr. Blue in action. An anecdote even told a thousand times can be as refreshing and engaging when Mr. Blue delivers them. Look at how Atty. Talde flinches in pain.

Lastly, make sure the lower batch takes an oath for everybody to see to continue the tradition. So that we continue to reminisce the halcyon days and listen to that whispers again in our ears, ora, stude et labora..See you at the gates of...(g)OLPS.

2009-08-05T18:33:00.002+08:00

More boylets for sale.Take your pick.Take note an naka blue, sa highest bidder lang yan maupod.

New Updated Pictures from Bomick

2009-08-04T16:39:00.006+08:00

Good 'ole Papa Bomick and Miko and Kitchie. Miko is now taller than him. The sunrise indicates more New Beginnings, Prosperity, Second chances, Hope, better tomorrows..etc. it also means lain ka nakalamaw si Captain Bomick!

Keeping the Babies warm and toasty

Bomick with his kids. These months ( May-July) are the winter months in Australia! A great opportunity for group hugs!!

Bag in hand...dressed for the occassion, Bomick raises the proverbial OLPS question,

"Hinog na an Langka?"

The Great One has Left Us

2009-08-04T07:53:00.004+08:00

EDITORIAL - Corazon Aquino (The Philippine Star) Updated August 02, 2009 12:00 AM

A long-entrenched dictator dismissed her as “just a woman” and a housewife. “What on earth do I know about being president?” Corazon Aquino conceded as she launched her challenge to the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos in December 1985. “The only thing I can really offer the Filipino people is my sincerity.”
Yet in a few months, the woman who knew nothing about being president helped bring down a dictator, took over Malacañang and repulsed at least two coup attempts. Within less than two years after assuming power, Corazon Aquino crafted a “Freedom Constitution” that was ratified by 80 percent of the people in a national plebiscite, re-established a freely elected Congress and restored independence to the legislature and judiciary.
After nurturing democracy through seven coup attempts, she peacefully handed over power to a freely elected successor — the first such peaceful transition in 27 years. “This is the glory of democracy, that its most solemn moment should be the peaceful transfer of power,” she said in her final State of the Nation Address. In the light of recent events, the nation now realizes how precious that gracious exit was.
After seeing the depths by which power could be abused, Cory Aquino wielded it with reluctance. But she never needed the presidency to lead; all she needed was the example of her life. Her power and influence emanated not from any position in government, but from her convictions, her abiding faith in the goodness of the Filipino and, yes, her sincerity. That is a virtue that has been in short supply in public service for many years.
Once, explaining to an interviewer why she decided to run for president, the woman the nation called Tita Cory said she had asked herself, “What if I could make a difference?”
She did, and the nation, grateful for her legacy of freedom, now mourns its loss.

Reaping the Whirlwind-MR Pussyfoot

2009-07-29T10:28:00.003+08:00

It looks like my "idol", the most arrogant of the presidentiables is getting a lot of flak. Lain pa nanga-gana huna mo na kun-sin-o. Pag amo ini makaluwas, daog sadi intero na dating presidente ...

'Mr. Pussyfoot' CTALK By Cito Beltran Updated July 29, 2009 12:00 AM

Believe it or not, some people did not understand what President Arroyo meant, literally or figuratively, when she told a Presidentiable not to “pussy foot”. In fact, another Presidentiable mistook the word as a “cuss word” referring to the female genitalia since his generation has a different use for the word “pussy”.
Similarly, a number of people have gone into debates regarding the Tagalog translation or application of the word. The traditionalists claim that “pussy footing” in Tagalog is “Patumpik-tumpik”. The modernist and the pedestrians state that “pussy footing” in Tagalog is being “bakla” but not necessarily gay. Rather, it refers to being weak or limp wristed.
As a point of clarification, the term “pussy foot” is about being too careful, tentative, or downright scared. Other definitions state that it is to move stealthily about or to refrain from committing one’s self or making commitments.
The term is drawn from the observation of cats/kittens that are beginning to discover new things or unfamiliar things in their environment. If you watch kittens you will notice that they always use their front foot or paw to touch things several times to determine how something will react.
Half of the time, the term “pussy footing” is a criticism because it refers to someone who is not serious, or playing with an idea or something that should otherwise be done with directness or decisiveness.
Either way, the addressee or “MR. Pussyfoot” himself was not too happy about being singled out, especially in the most watched and listened to speech of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
In the case of “MR. Pussyfoot”, his problem was more about being inconsistent with his public pronouncements and ignorant of their consequences. To make matters worse, when he realized that he might lose control of the situation he tried to get everybody’s attention by insinuating that President Arroyo was involved in some form of bribery from the pharmaceutical companies. This more than anything was the reason why “MR. Pussyfoot” earned this major public embarrassment.
Unfortunately for “MR. Pussyfoot” it would seem that his continually changing and diminishing crew of lawyers or advisers were not on the ball regarding scenarios and repercussions as they worked on “Pussyfoots’” most favorite project. They were so focused at milking the project for every drop of political publicity that they never “looked around the corner” which regularly turned out to be dead-ends.
Even before the ink dried on the State Of the Nation Address, I am told that “MR. Pussyfoot” has just recruited the services of a former Malacañang lawyer who has an axe to grind with Malacañang.
“MR. Pussyfoot” might find himself blindsided once again once the word gets out that the firm he is reportedly partnering with has direct or indirect relations with a top executive of a local drug company in direct competition with multinational pharmaceutical companies.
A congressional source has also expressed distaste at merely being “used” by MR. Pussyfoot to further his political agenda and not legislation or genuine social programs.
In fairness to “MR. Pussyfoot” he started out on the right path but ended up being a one-track/one-way railroad that focused too much on the destination and ignored the necessary stops. He is undoubtedly idealistic, his heart is in the right place, and his goals are generally benevolent to all.
Unfortunately, he tends to have a one-track mind and tends to go deaf relative to his speed at rushing towards his goals. As a result those who often try to give him the best advise or those who have his interests at heart are left with a paralyzing whiplash as he zooms through with passionate impatience and ignorance.
As a Presidentiable, “MR. Pussyfoot” should pay more attention to the practice of other Presidentiables in the United States who made the mandatory train stops for “Town hall meetings”, otherwise known as consultations with all parties concerned about many concerns and not just one.
During lunch yesterday, a few veteran political observers pointed out that “MR. Pussyfoot” tried to mimic what Senator Juan Ponce Enrile did with the telecoms industry. JPE studied the situation like a lawyer, set up the “court” of legislation where he was the prosecutor as well as the judge and ultimately cashed in his dividends in admissions and legislation.
JPE succeeded because he asked questions that he knew the answers to. He succeeded because he grilled but he did not skewer, fry and hang the telecoms. He gave everybody room to work with and resolve issues. He wanted results, not body counts. Most importantly he went after the industry and not a particular company or brand. By doing so, JPE was not “personal” and as a result he “forced” the entire industry to cooperate with each other.
“MR. Pussyfoot foot” should realize that once you get personal and ugly, you automatically cast off the mantle of decency from the table. Those you attack and single out will then have no second thoughts “doing unto you, what you have done unto others”.
As a result, “MR. Pussyfoot” got a taste of his own medicine from no less than the President and in the most public of events, the same way he has subjected others to very public accusation and public humiliation.
Perhaps it is time for “MR. Pussyfoot” to step on the brakes and step down from the train. We don’t have to agree on everything but we can all agree not to be disagreeable. Putting one’s foot on the ground in humility will make you a better foe, if not a better man.

2009-07-21T09:40:00.004+08:00

I disagree with the author on many points, but this letter is worth posting in our Blog. Anything that will expose that arrogant and pretentious Roxas is good reading. Kuru-kapurit pano sa mga survey ini kaya sobrang trying hard... San EDSA 2 nagparatago lang ini sa kangkongan.

The Manila Times
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

By Alito L. Malinao Open letter to Sen. Mar Roxas
Dear Senator Roxas,

Among the so-called presidentiables, I have found you to be the most capable of running this country after President Arroyo.
I do not know you personally although I have on several occasions observed you closely while you were still the DTI secretary and as a senator.
In early September 2000, I was assigned as close-in reporter of former President Estrada when he attended the United Nations Millennium Summit held at the UN headquarters in New York.
It was during that trip that I had my first close encounter with you. In our one-day stopover in San Francisco before flying to Manila, Mr. Estrada received a delegation of American businessmen.
I was asked to attend the meeting, which was held at the presidential suite of a five-star San Francisco hotel where the former president stayed.
You were at the meeting as DTI secretary. During the whole meeting, you did all the talking while Estrada just smiled and nodded. And I found you to be very articulate as you assured the American businessmen of the benefits of investing in the Philippines.
Later, I also covered you at the protracted Senate hearings on the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). During the hearings, it was you as chairman of the Senate committee on trade and commerce who was the most prepared in discussing the JPEPA.
You were never absent in the JPEPA public hearings. Even when all the other senators were gone you stayed behind to grill the resource persons. Some of your colleagues just stayed for a few minutes but after facing the TV cameras silently disappeared. I was told that this is also true in other Senate hearings.
In the Senate, I found you to be hardworking, conscientious, resourceful and scrupulous. Indeed, you are a chip off the old block, a man destined to perpetuate the legacy of your great forebears, your grandfather, Manuel Roxas, your namesake, the first president of the Republic, and your illustrious father, the late Senator Gerry Roxas, who, with his glasses perpetually on, looked like a college professor than a politician.
What I am saying is that even without your "padyak-padyak" commercial and your much-hyped romance and impending marriage to broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez, your record in the Senate and as former DTI boss can stand public scrutiny.
But I have a word of caution for you, my dear Senator Roxas. There is such a thing as overkill. In the Greek mythology, the gods would destroy those who develop hubris or those who discard humility as a virtue.
While I am among the many beneficiaries of the Cheaper Medicines Act (my wife and I are taking maintenance medicines) that you have championed for so long, I was terribly disappointed when you announced to the media that you would summon President Arroyo to the Senate hearing.
Haven’t you gone too far in your desire to gain media mileage? Why have you become so arrogant to seek the presence of the President of the Republic in a Senate hearing? Why the cavalier attitude toward a president whom you once served? Have you forgotten the Confucian saying that "humility is the solid foundation of all virtues?"
I remember quite well that among the Estrada Cabinet members, you were the only one who joined the Arroyo government after the tumultuous EDSA 2 revolt. Out of delicadeza, like all your former colleagues in the Estrada administration, you could have refused to serve in the new government.
But you stayed perhaps believing that Mrs. Arroyo, like you an economist, could make the difference in this country.
However, times have changed. And you have changed with the times.
I agree with you that a delay in the implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Act is costly and even criminal because this would mean that people without money to buy maintenance medicines could die.
I am sure a lot of Filipinos have cheered you for the crusade that you have embarked, from your Quixotic fight against the big oil companies and the scrapping of the VAT on oil products to your lonely battle against unscrupulous pre-need companies and your spirited call for the full implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Act.
If elections are held today, I will vote for you because I have faith in your ability to lead this country.
But don’t squander your chance of leading this country by making reckless and puerile moves like asking the President to appear before you to be interrogated on the medicines law. However noble your objective was what you did was certainly an irresponsible act. This was like asking the mountain to go to Mahomet.
I have already forgiven you for the gutter language that you used in a Makati rally in attacking the President but asking her to kowtow to your whims is going too far.
God bless you, Senator Mar.
opinion@manilatimes.net

Fiesta sa Gubat

2009-06-28T21:48:00.006+08:00

Mons with my parents

Sige naman an buwa ni Alwin habang si Ah-Oh puro pulutan lang kay bawal baga an shot kaniya.

Payt man si Choi sin istorya tungkol kan Katrina Halili

Porosing mun-a bag-0 mag tsiribog

Its a Boy!

2009-06-03T08:11:00.007+08:00

Classmates:

I am happy to share with you that my baby ( due this 1st week of September), is a boy. I will try to convince him to enroll at OLPS for the school year 2022-2023. Fr. Totep, pa reserve man tabi sin slot. An jersey niya tabi sa High school varsity number 11. Ma manager tabi san varsity an Ama.

As his birthday will be during the 1st week of September ( Like Bomick and Gerrox, and Yeah Mr. 911-Donnie Boy), I want him to have the following talents of the members of the Class of '83 :

1) The heart of a healer-like Gerrox- Minus his erect jumpshot
2) 1/100 of The Libido of Bomick
3) The finances of Donnie Boy
4) The basketball skills of Michael Jordan ( adopted member of the class of '83)
5) The artistic flair of Larry Manda
6) The aikido ranking of Balo and the martial skills of Ah-oh
7) The public relations savvy of Alwin
8) The height of Israel Gamis
9) The Spirituality of Fr. Jimmy
10) The elusiveness of Abet
11) The work ethic of Cula
12) The pingpong skills of Meo and Tuyi combined
13) The showbiz connections of Balag
14) The legal countenance of JAC
15) The out-of-this world creative mind of Totanez
16) The athleticism of Binoy
17) The sense of humor of Perry
18) The light-heartedness of Glenn
19) The generous heart of Tommy
20) The "hispanic causing panic" appeal of my Pinsan Raul F
21) The verbosity and platform skills of Saul
22) The overpowering masculinity of Dindo
23) Lastly the mentoring skills of Haile ( not his telegenic projection mind you)

Kulog sa ulo sadi siguro kun irog san mga ini an batit mo.

Boylets for Sale!

2009-05-22T09:07:00.015+08:00

With the global economic crisis and the recent brouhaha over sex videos, some members of the Class of '83 who have fallen into hard times have thought of a new scheme to augment their income. They are selling themselves "cough!cough!" or rather their services with some unique selling propositions.

Boylet on the extreme left is also a Cardiologist. He can make your heart race, while ensuring Cardio protection during the entire "episode". Middle Boylet has a business background. He can offer various discounts depending on your capacity to pay. Third boylet, the one on the extreme right is an award winning cinematographer. There is the possibility that if he does film you in-the-act, likely you will win an award for it!

Business Boylet pinching the butt-of Award Winning Cinematographer-Boylet to demonstrate firm buttocks, a strong indicator of good performance. Remember, there is truth in advertising!

More options down here!
From left to right, Boylet number 4 can be identified ( Ivan Pura, Class of 1980). A seaman, with the proverbial girl in every port or the other way around, has lot of international experience and expectedly is more expensive ( 10 pesos per hour). Warning: He may be a bit shop-worn though ( hehehe sorry padi) given his age( hehe). Another look at Boylet no. 1, this time the inebriated version hehe. The inebriated version comes with a 5% discount for slightly diminished performance.

Finally the crown jewel of this collection, Boylet number 5 ( extreme right)... A lawyer, his services come with the guarantee of legal protection while you break the law. He is very fit, plays basketball at least twice a week, is younger than any of the earlier options ( Youngest member of Class of '83), and last but not least, already has a sex video somehere in cyberspace taken in 2003. You know what they say,there is no substitute for experience. Boylet number 5 comes with a princely price tag of 25 pesos per minute!

Boylets anyone?

Hiking at Brown Hill Creek

2009-05-18T13:36:00.017+08:00

From the Concrete Jungle to the Real Jungle...

One must commune with nature from time to time or go soul-searching to ensure that one keeps a balanced perspective about life.

The first thing you must know about hiking is that you should have enough strength. To have enough strength, you must be well-rested. To be well rested, you must start your hiking by seating down!

" All My bags are packed,

Im ready to go,

I'm standing here outside your door,

I hate to wake you up to say good bye!"

Pls. look for the magic Orinola, the secret weapon that I always bring whenever I go Hiking

Bomick's new hairdo is consistent with his new minimalist outlook
Shampoo, comb, curlers, conditioner are rendered inconsequential
"Sa Bulod, toilet paper an pinaka- importante"

Do You want to know who my idols are among the members of Batch '83?
Dennis Donor and Israel Gamis!
This pose is a tribute to their wall and ceiling-climbing skills!

ooops pamunay ulit, para pretty boy!

Duyan na para mas pretty boy!

Mauli na kita kay gab-i na!

Ayyy sus, kaharayu sadi!
Lain ko makita ang durhu!

Napahurandig ako sa Kapoy!

Pero harayu talaga!

I can see Bibingcahan from here!

Bomick, haput lang tabi. ..Sin-o nagkukuwa kan picture mo, kun wara ka kaupod?

Abangan sa susunod na kabanata!!

Starting 'em Young

2009-05-13T07:57:00.006+08:00

I guess you know who my daughter's idol is...lain pa naglalabar ina, ni maghimuta. I am encouraging her to pick up skills as quickly as possible so she will start working, make money and financially support her old man hehe! Hopefully she can be a tycoon by the age of 10.

Bomick's Babies-The sequel

2009-05-11T09:22:00.002+08:00

Bomick's Babies-Part 2

( Front, Left to Right,) Kymee, Kitchie, & Miko

(At the Back) Krishelle

Wara nag lubos sa the Great Pasaway

Piyok Jr.

2009-04-23T21:00:00.002+08:00

Classmates:

This picture is outdated. It was taken when my daughter was a few weeks shy of turning one. She was dressing up for the neighborhood Halloween party. Doesn't she look every inch like a Piyok Jr.?

Just Like Old Times- Sidelights of the October Homecoming

2009-01-29T07:12:00.017+08:00

Tama na anay san mga magayon na artista. Didto naman kita sa mga artistahun sa Sorsogon. An mga tipong rapist pirmi an role baga sa pelikula? Idto na kada sine nalang, bugbog kan Lito Lapid, Jess Lapid, FPJ, Daboy etc ... I am referring to the members of the Class of '83 and their friends ( hehehe)

The last coordination by steering committee, weekend before the event
Confident si Larry nan Balo that everything will go as planned

Pag abot ngani sa Legaspi irinuman baga tulos sa balay ni Atty. Jimmy Cal.
Pati baga an ayam sa gilid nahubog!

From Left to Right UFO ( Unidentified Former OLPS pasaway), Bernie Donor Class of '79, Ah-oh the Great, Ferdz Marbella, Fr. Egay Cleofe ( Class of '92 and) current Rector of OLPS minor

Larry M with Tuyi Dako ( Class of '81) talking about....hmmmm garo guitara nanaman, just like old times!

Hala si Paso, pag abot abot sa seminaryo pingpong tulos!

Sa Posing palang ni Paso wara na sinda intero, maski mga mus-ingun baga an mga ini!

Saro pa an mga ini, puro matibay mag posing, palibhasa pirmi nakatindog pag recitation sadto kay sala pirmi simbag

The Idol, about to make his move...

Just Like Old times...The Idol entertaining a throng of admirers. To his immediate left is ex-community sub-beadle Bombing Manda

Ehem Tabi!

2009-01-21T09:11:00.007+08:00

"Dingdong" (Bitan-o version) explaining to Marian the essence of Ora, Stude et Labora... I also converted mood from Indicative to Subjunctive, from Active to Passive and then back. I could not decline in the five forms as these are verbs not nouns(according to Latin Scholar emeritus Dr. Israel Gamis)...and what fool will want to decline Marian? I hope one of our Latin teachers will get to read this post and review the grades he gave to Israel 20+ years ago.

What could have been...

Marian and Dingdong ( 42 year old, recycled version), if only I had been born twenty years earlier in Cavite, not Sorsogon, and pursued my dream to be an action cum bold star, as my friend Binoy advised me...moral of the story: Listen to the advise of not-so-well-meaning friends ( sorry Binoy joke lang tabi), and then do the opposite... hehe

This post is dedicated to good friend Bomick!

Hayyy naku!

2009-01-15T00:07:00.005+08:00

Bomick, arin tabi an mas magkakatakig, ini?...
o ini...? Pls. help me decide.

I will be the first to confess that I am not as good looking as Haile, Bomick or my mestizo pinsan Raul Fortades or any of the other twenty-one super macho members of the Class of '83.Pero kaipuhan baya talaga maging gwapo para kupuun ka ni Valerie Concepcion? Lain ko man lang nasabi saiya na birthday ko, tsk tsk!

Amo lang talaga ini an wara sa Penafrancia.

The Day After the Reunion

2009-01-01T18:25:00.017+08:00

The activity at OLPS was not the only event. The day after the class went to Tulong gapo and then upon the invitation of Msgr Paquito went to Fatima Parish for dinner. Joining us the day after was Raul Fortades ( all the way from the U.S. ( ma-konsensya ka tabi Dennis, Tuyi nan Bukag). Perry Labayo and Haile who arrived the day after. Meo Escandor joined us during the fellowship with the teachers, but had to leave the early following day.

The Cause...

The Effect...

More effect...

Of course aram na niyo an highlight of the three days. In para libak kamo san saro katawo na yadi sa mga picture ( my lips are sealed and that is the reason why sige namun an tawa). Nagpara kulog mga dila niyo? Baya-i lang, ako ngani na yadto nadisgrasya man sa paloko sa favorite classmate natun.

"The Lion shall lie down with the lamb..." sabi baga sa book of Apocalypse
Ah-oh and Gerrox . Arin daw didi an Lion, arin an lamb? Basta an pato, tuko, tiki, baka, bunay, an binoy, an pichu puro wara.

All is well with the contented bunch

L-R Ferdz, Larry, Raul Fortades na hali pa sa America ( nagpapabati tabi ako) and Gerry A.

Class of '83

L-R Ferdz, Tades, Haile, Aaron, Perry, JAC and Gerrox

Dinner at the Fatima with Msgr Pax na hali mag Misa.

Masiramun an kaunun, may sugpo, pinangat, fried chicken, lapu-lapu, luto lang san diyos an kulang

Siya daw an Favorite ni Msgr. Pax...Favorite Uritan siguro

Silver Memories, Golden Mentors

2008-12-31T11:08:00.038+08:00

Msgr Pax doing the roll-call of batches from 1945 to 2007

In hanap kamo, each member of Class of 1983

an absent daw, lalo na an taga Sorsogon na, huminali pa, Excommunicated!!

Those of us who travelled just to be part have been given dispensation by the Vatican to take on 4 wives as reward for our devotion to OLPS!

The backdrop for the Night's event in the OLPS Study Hall.
This was designed by the great, great, great great, great, great grandson of Michaelangelo

Atty. Jimmy Calleja, Raul J., with Dr. Jun Bolunia ( Class of '81), Aaron Apostol and Gerry A. Hain tabi kamot ni Ah-oh?

Gerry A. with Class '83 Idol the inimitable Msgr Douglas right before the start of the program. Review daw anay English kay maalo kun masala

The "rutoy" Silver Jubilarians enjoying a drink with Msgr Pax, a scene unthinkable more than 25 years ago!

The honorees resplendent in their Golden Mentor T-shirts enjoying a light moment during the program . From L-R, Fr. Dario, Fr. Louie, Ma'ams Rexy and Luera Halcon

Life of the party as usual, Msgr Douglas had everyone in stitches with his wit and humor, just like the old times! May you live forever Idol!

Ma'am Halcon, finally admitting that we are among her favorite batches...finally after 27 years! Ako daw talaga favorite niya sa clase kay ako lang daw mabuot hehe!

He who made hairy glamorous, Fr. Dario making his acceptance speech, a pity his long-time fan Atty Haile Frivaldo missed it by a day!

Fr. Louie, grace under pressure personified. He was asked to give a talk impromptu, and did so with flying colors...for 15 minutes hehe. Revenge of the procurator, puro kamo pabuang sadto, marutoy kamo niyan!

The All-Galaxy English and Literature teacher, Mrs. Resurrecion, reminding us why we we love her so, and why for so many years now... He speech was vintage Ma'am Rexy, very sweet and charming!

Mrs. Rexy receiving her plaque of appreciation from Atty Talde, Raul J and the night's emcee (SS '83, i.e. Sex Symbol of Class '83)

Mrs. Rexy poses with her giggly fans, Atty Talde, Gerry A and Larry Manda

Mons. Pax during one of his signature pauses that used to make our hearts stop. This time he was delivering his acceptance speech!

Mobbed by his admirers! The entire class of '83 Congratulating Msgr. Pax Monje!

Class of '84 swearing to hold an even better homecoming next year. Tony Co and Atty. Bebot Buenaventura with Rudy Dealca (not in picture) represented next year's Silver Jubilarians

Larry Manda and Gerry A accept Plaque of Appreciation from the OLPSAA representatives Totep Perez ( Class of 87) and Msgr Pax Monje.

See you next year!

The Expedition...not the 4WD-Bomick's new adventure

2008-10-20T17:42:00.019+08:00

On the weekend (on the eve of my birthday, Sept. 1) which is the first day of spring here Down Under and after months of hibernating during the freezing and bitterly cold winter plus having still those bouts with the so-called winter blues... and just listenin' to... ( NGEK! Ang haba naman yatang intro 'to... Hehehehe! ). My son Miko Jillan (JILLAN with a J... taken from Deep Purple's lead vocalist Ian Gillan) and I decided to go to Deep Creek Conservation Park near Cape Jervis for a camping and trekking expedition. According to DFEAH, "Deep Creek Conservation Park is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Conserving 4452 hectares including 18 kilometers of coastline, the park provides spectacular views of Backstairs passage, Kangaroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek valley plus extensive walking/hiking trails including the world-famous Heysen Trail."
On the first day we looked for an excellent place where we could set up the camp and pitched our tent there.

Before dinner, I taught my son how to cook goat curry while the rest of the meat plus the innards were put aside for marinating and grilling as "pulutan".

The dinner was superb but unluckily just after an hour the weather changed from bad to worse. Strong wind, heavy rain, lightning, thunder and all ran havoc around us for the whole night. It's good though that the tent was sturdy enough to take the lot and we were able to pitched it intentionally that the bush would be around it as a safety and precautionary measure. The plan of having a campfire was binned but we instead opted to listen to the radio broadcast of the Australian Football game which worked out well anyway as we were so tired from the trip and preparing the site... so, sleeping was the best thing to do that time.

In the morning, there were still some patches of rain and strong wind but that did not stop us from venturing outside for a day hike which was originally planned as a two-day trek in which we were going to leave our main camp/tent and go trekking and would just pitch our smaller hiking tents wherever we would be just before the day breaks but because the weather was playing tricks on us and soon becoming an awful one then we decided not to pursue the trekking expedition for our own safety. By the way, we were given a few minutes of sunshine just before we head out from the camp so we decided to take some photos... relaxin' before the hike and just about to go for the hike.

During the hike, we saw some kangaroos loitering around the vicinity and I told my son, pointing to one of them that it will be the next one to be marinated and grilled for pulutan. The kangaroo hastily jumped away from us as if it understood what I was talking about and probably it did. Hehehehe! Mala kay nabagat mi ulit farther down the road eh malumsion pa... sobrang nerbyoso man yadto na animal! Hahahaha! Just jokin'...
Late afternoon when the rain subsided, we went for a short fishing trip along the coast and there were big rocks where we could stand and throw our fishing lines from there. The rocks were so slippery because of the recent heavy downpour and I stumbled twice (gurang na, maluya na an tuhod)... well, literally... that's what you call "Rock and Roll"... not bad for an ageing rocker, hey! O diri pagtinawahan an nag-gugurang na si Bomick kay kun magkaburusong kamo. Hahahaha!
Alright then, so that was this year's expedition and hopefully will have another one soon to hug "Mother Nature" once again...

From Harvard Medical School with Love

2008-09-02T16:32:00.003+08:00

What do JFK, Al Gore and Israel Gamis have in common? They are all tall, have strong sense of purpose, are ( or were?) babe magnets, have lots of money AND they count on Harvard as their Alma mater. Israel is on his 2nd year Residency Training in Psychiatry. Upon his graduation from high school, he vowed to spend his life finding a cure for the insanity that pervaded his OLPS Batch. He is one year away from completing that dream. But for now, he sends you all his best, lots of love and some contribution for the upcoming homecoming preparations.

New San Mig Lite Commercial

2008-08-27T10:37:00.002+08:00

Classmates:

I posted the new San Mig lite advertisement in our Blog as it was shot by Larry Manda. We are all fans of Larry ( and of Marian Rivera) even if he has yet to introduce Marian to any of us, and thus I thought we should all properly admire his work by devoting some space in this blog.

B.A.D. ( Bomick After Dark)

2008-04-24T18:22:00.009+08:00

Bomick, Batch '83's silent operator ( sa sulod an libong) flew into town to terrorize the believers in chastity and monogamy. As is characteristic of him, Bomick operates only in the dark, kaya madulom intero na pictures.

Bomick on girlfriend no. 131, not counting Brooke na Bata...gab-ihunun na lain matapos istorya

Pamunay muna sin mga istorya sin chicks... mga matrona naman

Perry, Haile and Balag listening intently to Bomick's miss-adventures, may mrs. adventures man. Miss or Mrs, warang patawad si Bomick!

Balag shares his own experiences, dili man daw totoo
na pang bold star lang siya...si Perry ma kontra pa!

Perry's Birthday Celebration-Sorsogon Chapter

2008-01-17T17:35:00.000+08:00

As you know our beloved Perry (he of the Indian Heritage) celebrated his 41st Birthday last Dec. 27. Even if Perry is now based in Manila, the Sorsogon-based Batch '83 representatives got-together, slaughtered the fattest calf, rehashed their best stories, put on their best clothes and proceeded to Casa Dominga, even if the guest of honor was not around. The Manila-based Batchmates were treated to dinner by the celebrant Last Dec. 28, but that's a totally new story ( more about that some other time).

One....
little two...

little three...little Indians ( hehe)
harain na an iba? Text natun!

...Four little...

Buge sana, wara nanaman an iba...di bale order kita pagkaon

Buge sadi.. an Menu Latin!

Karaon na Tabi...

sin Columba, Columbae, sa Bicol, salampati

Mamundo si Vice...Gana sa election naubusan man sin kan-un

Badli unun kay wara si Perry!

Di bale daw, sa masunod urupod kita gabos pag uli ni Padi Binoy sa Holy week! yehey!

Inspired, But Still Exceeded by the Great Balag

2008-01-17T17:03:00.002+08:00

MTV VJ and swimsuit model Kat Alano giving

The Cat ( Sex Symbol of Batch '83) a motherly kiss...

The things I subject myself to for the entertainment of

my batchmates..hhaaayyy....

The sex symbol of Batch '83 with Toni G and Office-mates

With TV personality and commerical model Andi Manzano (life's little rewards)

With Aliyah (sayang lain ko ini naging kaklase sa OLPS haay sayang!)

Luwas, pa an pusod, bagay kan binoy and sul-ot sadi

with Mariel of Pinoy Big Brother... Hain tabi an kamot?
....kaya lain nakapadi...

Balag-Habo na daw saimo

2008-01-06T21:41:00.001+08:00

Batch '83 Dominates Pfizer Managers!

2007-10-21T18:44:00.002+08:00

Last October 12, Batch '83 challeged Pfizer managers to a basketball game at the RFM Gym in Mandaluyong. We played in Mandaluyong without Larry MandaBatch '83 in pre-game prediction...This will be over quickly as in 1st round Knockout

from left to right, SF Leo Baloloy, SG, Choy Banaga, Playing Coach PG Gerry A, Center Perry Labayo and SF, Haile Frivaldo

The key to winning this game is an ingenious strategy...Get Substitutes so we can finish this game alive and maybe even victorious!!

Jeff De Ocampo, A substitute 6 foot center who averages about 20 points per game, about the same number of rebounds and about five blocked shots per game. Jeff is the audit manager of Pfizer, a cum laude BAA graduate of UP

An energetic and speedy power forward in Pfizer Business Dev't Manager Jeff Nardo

Basi sabihun niyo puro athlete kinuwa namun na back up, ini Badminton player with Charles Barkley physique, Zuellig Sales Manager Rolly Bernardo who averages 5 fouls a game

and now the starters for your OLPS '83 Macho Gwapings Forever!

You always form a team with a dominant slotman as the centerpiece, like Philosopher, Theologian and soon to be lawyer Perry Labayo, the Projected Pre game MVP ( Most Violent Player)!

A do-everything-power forward, the idol of Tim Duncan, Haile Frivaldo, the game's top scorer who screamed Hain ina na mga Warlocks?! after every point he scored! Attention Jimmy Cal, Binoy, Donnie Boy and Tades may lain nakalimut

You need a small forward who can execute the gameplan with the precision of a Surgeon. Leo Baloloy, Nagbabasketball pa while giving instructions on how to transplant a kidney...sobrahunun man na partida sa kalaban!!!

A power pointguard like this super macho boy ( ako author pasensya kamo). There is one word to describe his game, POWER, as in kili-kili power!

A do-it-all Shooting guard and defensive specialist, Mr. Sungkit Choy Banaga who scored the last basket

How did we do? Not bad, we won 81-55 ( a 26 point bubble). We were brilliant on the basics of basketball. Let me show you how...

Our speedy pointguard dictated the tempo! He was so speedy intero na pictures niya nakatalikod ( pssst ako tabi ina). Irog sana ka kaskas lain malanat san camera, ehem!

atun-atun lang, lain man kaya intero na picture talikod, kay patalikod an dalagan ko? hehe

We made our free throws as game MVP and Duncan-play-alike Haile Frivaldo shows here

We penetrated with abandon and shredded their defense (Perry showing the moves he learned in OLPS kusina running with the bahaw)

D-e-f-e-n-s-e!

We played leech-like defense like the Pistons, denying the enemy their passing lanes and a clear view of the basket. We played 1-2-2 defense, sometimes 2-1-2, box in 1, 1-2-3, ?, ay sala, unum ngay-an idto hehe

Dominated the rebounds!

Did you know that rebounding is what gets you to the NBA? That's what Charles Barkley said. The next two pictures will show you how '83 did it

Choy to Balo, Balo Ikaw na rebound wara na ako hangin!

Balo to Choy and Perry, baya-i na sinda para sinda naman an mapagal!

Lastly execute you fast breaks well, and let competition bite the dust!!

Perry and Rolly showing us how the beer belly fastbreak looks like

Of course we were up against worthy adversaries,

from left to right Marketing Director Egay Zaragoza, Training Manager Jojo Pingol, NSM Mike Ong, the son of Bong Cauilan whose name I forget, NSM Bong Cauilan, and Product Manager Josh Valencia

The victorious team before the game
After this dominating performance our next step is to challenge the managers of Warner-Lambert. Hopefully Gerrox, Larry and slam-dunk champion Israel Gamis will join us so we can play with an all OLPS line-up. After that, who knows? the Boston Celtics?

Stay tuned!

Donnie Boy's Birthday Bash

2007-09-24T07:59:00.001+08:00

Donnie Boy ( Dr. Dennis Donor), emminent Cardiologist and certified Mr. Nice Guy celebrated his Birthday ( 21st birthday as I recall) last September 11 ( hardly the global disaster everyone remembers). He invited his friends including Dr. Leo Baloloy ( a lowly transplant surgeon from the National Kidney Institute-how much lower can you get? hehe)...
...as well as a host of equally distinguished group of friends, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez (at the background in Pink shirt and Floral dress respectively although they did not know they are friends of Batch '83 much less that they were invited to our get-together hehe) Atty Haile Frivaldo ( certified International Playboy), Dr. Gerry Pura ( also a Cardiologist ( we are a "hearty" batch)of St. Luke's Medical Center) and Melchor Banaga ( of GMA-7, former cinematographer of bold movies whose masterpieces Uhaw, Gutom, and Busog are Batch '83's claim to cinematic immortality)

The food was initially plentiful, but in similar OLPS fashion, wara nabilin (Kalulu-ouy an mga kuting, rutoy nanaman niyan na gab-i). there was a lot of friendly banter as well as a plan to play basketball with my officemates ( more on that later). The plan is to finally win a basketball game ( Batch '83) did not win a single game as a basketball team during its heydey, notwithstanding all the innate talent ( pang WNBA pa!). But that's looking too far ahead... for now, we focus on what a great time we had celebrating Donnie boy's birthay. The next birthday celebrant is Raul Jeresano! San-o ka Mapa-inum padi?

Mapula an mata ni Balag! Sex in-iisip! Wara si Perry ( as usual living up to his Indian heritage), si Meo ( naglaba pa sin kalsun silyo), si Larry ( nagkanta sa Pasyon hehe), an iba nag papangadyi ( na lain sinda masukot sa birthday ninda)

Siwo Update@ six months old

2007-06-12T21:21:00.001+08:00

Sa OLPS, Pag nadakup ka nagpapaloko, irog sadi dapat ka inosente hitsura mo

Warang pang bakal kalo si Papa

Para ribok, siesta baga

Mapagalun magpara katurog

Kadaku san tiyan ni Papa

Sabing Lain magpara ribok, yada na si Beadle Manda

Irog sadi si Super girl

Tapos na an Bahaw

Alwyn for vice mayor of Castilla!

2007-05-10T08:52:00.000+08:00

Sarap ng SMB at sisig!

Balo, Pyrian, Haile and me...the usual goons for the election,
the guns and the gold, siempre nakatago, he he he.

Alwyn's Miting de Avanse

2007-04-19T12:54:00.000+08:00

As many of you know, Atty. Alwyn Talde ( Born to Batch '83) is running or Vice Mayor of Castilla. You will undoubtedly agree with me that he is very qualified ( Lawyer, teacher, and member of batch '83 hehehe). We held our miting de avance for him in Cubao ( basi may flying voters baya na makakita, iboto man lang si Alwyn). Hamamani an attendance san mga campaign sortie san mga senatoriables. Upat upati kami na nagbutwa. Irinuman an luwas.

Gerrox and Haile making their campaign stump for good old Born
No election is complete without goons...
an mga ini makusog lang kumaon

Tiger-Look si Atty. Haile, nakakita sin langka pan-o

There will be a second get-together for Alwyn sometime soon. It will be organized by Atty. Haile. For those who want to contribute to Born's campaign kitty, pls. get in touch with Haile

Camping at Port Pirie

2007-04-17T18:41:00.000+08:00

We went to Port Pirie for a Three-day camping trip during the Easter Holiday long weekend. We set up three tents in one of the camping sites. It is a terrific place for picnic given the scenery, its proximity to the Port Pirie River, as well as the hiking and outdoor activities. The entire family thoroughly enjoyed this latest adventure.

Crocodile Bong-dee saying " This is not a knife, its a

Machete."

Packed, Locked and Loaded
in my survival equipment and gear...and very ready to go to the bush for adventure...

...balantoy specifically hehehe

My kids having breakfast after a long night's sleep

Just before dinner time... Super girl (my wife Pauline) with Super boy (my son, Miko)

Dessert anyone?

Kidz @ home
The guy in white shirt is my eldest daughter's
boyfriend !@?!$%&*!>! bayad-utang

2007-03-28T20:47:00.000+08:00

In the company of...lawyers, Bebot Buenaventura and Haile Frivaldo

Bomick's Babies

2007-02-19T15:08:00.000+08:00

Miko, Bomick's only son ( Lubos sa ama) .

Miko is a stage actor and dancer in their school. He is also a fitness fanatic.

Kitchie and Bayad Utang Boyfriend +&%!@#!
Kitchie want's to take up Architecture next year.

Mas Lubos sa Ama ( Kitchie with Childhood friend Joseph)
Kitchie is a is a poet and song-writer, Like Papa Bomick. She used to sing too in Bomick's Rock and Roll band.

Two Bomick Babies, and the World can only handle one (Miko with Kitchie and friends)

Bomick is the proud father of four good-looking children . Bomick junior ( Miko) looks just like his father with much better 'do and dress sense. The older generation Bomick ( circa 1979 to 1983) only wore white polo shirt and black pants, day-in, day-out ( hehe) and had semi kalbo hairdo for economic purposes.

Kids posing last Christmas. Santa Bomick was still with the reindeers

From Left to right ( Kitchie, 3rd in the family), Kymee (youngest), Krishelle, eldest the future nurse, and Miko ( 2nd in the family) a future dentist.

Bomick never had friends who looked these good in High school.

Adoption anyone?

Bomick's daughter Krishelle with some friends who are up for adoption ( hehe)

The Little Siwo

2006-12-24T09:15:00.000+08:00

I had my litle daughter Trisa ( Victoria Isabel) baptized last December 30, at the De la Strada Parish Church . The event was attended by 16% of the members of Batch '83 ( hehehe 4 of 25) and some very close friends. From left to right Jun Cerrer( a close friend from San Jose Seminary), Proud Papa carrying the little siwo, Gerrox, Balo and Larry Manda

With Ninongs and Ninang's (left to right) Girlie Reyes ( my wife's 1st cousin), my brother Manolet ( Batch '79), Myra Asuncion ( my wife's sister), Jun Cerrer and Leo Baloloy ('83)

The little siwo sleeps peacefully after joining the Christian world. We still do not know what kind of a siwo she is, though my mother insists she is the siwo of a kalaw:)

AHA Convention in Chicago

2006-12-05T23:13:00.000+08:00

Me and Dennis attending the AHA convention in Chicago c/o Pfizer

Limousine lang naman ang service namin doon

In New Jersey, I was lucky to have a session with two old timers Bong Sanez and Joseph Rocha, a member of batch '83 from Gubat, the favorite of Fr. Louie and Conrad Lumibao, remember?

Israel Gamis was in Town

2006-11-18T12:09:00.000+08:00

Israel Gamis, MD: he will treat your Psychosis for a bottle of beer

Israel Gamis blew in ( all 6'1 and 150 pounds (kuno) of him) for a two-week vacation. He is currently undergoing residency training in in Psychiatry in Dublin Ireland. His choice for specialization no doubt was influcenced by 4 years of close constant interaction with his Batch'83 classmates na puro buang.

We tried to solicit his dissertation on the topic of "Pink", of which he has deep, profound, personal knowledge. The rest of the batchmates are only familiar with the "dark brown" concept. Had Bomick been there I am sure he would have further enhanced the discussion being the expert on both colors.

(from left to right, Leo Baloloy, Choi Banaga, Gerry Arnedo, Meo Escandor, Larry Manda, Israel Gamis). BoMick Miaco was a phone-in participant .

The Get-together was held at Gerry's grill in Libis QC. This outlet was named after Gerrox and myself to attract a lot of customers ( hehehe).

Larry and Meo ( the quiet ones) engrossed, listening to the sounds of silence.

As with many mini class reunions, this one lasted until closing time. "Pink" and "Dark Brown" simply dominated the discussions. But we also talked about serious stuff, like class projects so Batch '83 can leave its legacy. Israel volunteered (hehehe, I love being host of this blog) to donate his salary in the next few years so the batch can host a professorial chair at OLPS enabling the school to uphold its tradition of academic excellence. Israel also proposed that we adopt a seminarian, one from a not-so-priveleged family. We also talked about the 2008 Reunion, more on that when you join us next time.

Choi and Balo

Balo helping Choi reminisce about one of Batch '83's first love, Milet B. Not even tinstletown's loveliest starlets can make Choi forget about her ( he he he)

After all these years, we were finally able to understand why Mr. Labayo is called Pyriander. Pyriander, it seems is an Indian name ( may kilala ka na iba pa na irog sana an ngaran?) kaya dipungal lain nag bubutwa an saro katawo sa mga reunion, payt an pan indyan.

Meo is still at it, while Israel says, You wanna taste my Kung-fu?

Mag uruli kamo para damo an party na irog sadi! Paging Cula, Odnid and Pato harain na kamo?!

G'day from Down Under

2006-11-07T07:34:00.000+08:00

My Family here in Adelaide (Wife and Kids)

Bomick

Bomick the Speed King!

Bomick and rocker/friend Frank
Frank is a former rock concert organizer in Adelaide

Bomick and Wife Pauline ( I call her PAMM)

Bomick's night out with family

The 2nd One!

2006-10-26T16:56:00.000+08:00

Due to "my insistent personal demand"... here it is the second coming!!!

FOREVER
(...for her...)
BOMICK

'Neath the waves of emotions
a hidden treasure has emerged,
waited... yes,
abandoned... not!

Countless sunset had passed
moonlit nights have gone,
millions of flowers... withered and died,
but, this one... still blossoms.

Opaque it may seem,
but, its depth can be measured,
from the heart, from within...
it cannot be hidden, it cannot be tied down!

'Neath the darkness of yesterday,
it still glistens and shines
it oozes purity and truth,
as if the gods are watching over it.

What has love done
with its innocence...
as pure as it is
will just be put aside?

What has love done
with its patience...
as true as it is
will just be left behind?

Could it be fate or
could it be the will of the gods?

"Kung ang halaman man ay nagpupumilit
umusbong at mamulaklak... ang pag-ibig pa kaya?"

Anthology... then and now!

2006-10-16T16:30:00.000+08:00

Hey, '83... I decided from now on to post from time to time "words I wrote" as a filler... er, I mean to "de-activate this "non-nuclear" blogsite... I hope you don't mind. Hehehehe! This is just a taste of things to come...
Those Luscious Sins
(BOMICK)

awakened by the rascal's sound
in the realm of this great mystery
I swore...
perhaps, I did not know
what must be true
or I simply mocked the world!
blessed with anticipation
I dreamt about tomorrow
and by fleeing from this monstrous time,
am I hurting you?

then... your exotic fears passed by
and tickled my frantic heart,
dragging me into this fading anguish
and held captive in my own imagination.

so... pretend that you're hurt
and let me feel the pain
crumple your sorrows...
hide the tears...
and call out my name!

now that I'm awake
you can kiss me goodbye
but... don't leave me in shame!

Perry's daughter

2006-07-31T11:22:00.000+08:00

Pictures from the christening of Perry's daughter. Gerry A. is also one of the godfathers, however he has to leave early.

Advanced 51st Birthday Celebration of Fr. Gerry

2006-06-28T08:41:00.000+08:00

Batch '83:

I had the good fortune of meeting up with the NY-based Sanos in Hoboken, New Jersey last June 17. We decided to celebrate Fr. Gerry Del Prado's 51st birthday, two months after he celebrated his 50th birthday( hehehe).

The gentleman on the extreme left side of the picture is Richard Montano ( in green shirt, he is the younger brother of Victor Montano who was first year when we were fourth year) of Batch '89. The guy in white with glasses is the sex symbol of Batch '83 ( hehehe). The other distinguished gentlemen in the photo are Atty Bong Sanez, of Batch '85 ( big-time lawyer at the Big Apple) wearing his usual playboy dark outfit, Fr. Gerry Del Prado Batch '82 ( hehehe) and Deedee Luzurriaga '84, who if you will remember, used to hang out with the BIs ( Bad Influencers) Perry Labayo and Ronel Magadamit of Batch '83.

Despite all the damage rendered unto him being associated with the the Nuts of Batch '83 ( hehehe), Deedee is doing very well in NY and is the IT director for North America for Burberry. On the personal side, he is a proud father of two very cute and quiet little girls.

Deedee's success story reminds me of the poster I used to see at Fr. Louie's room which showed a very tall tree growing out of a deep crevice with the caption " no matter how dark the begining is, one who strives can reach the sun" Deedee's "dark beginning" being the years having Perry and Ronel as his bosom buddies (hehehe). It tells you that the "damage" was not permanent ( hehehe).

We spent the entire time talking about the great times we had at OLPS, and the usual discussion on where certain contemporaries are. We even managed to chat with Sir Ipe Renovalles ( he and Ma'am Tess have migrated to the West Coast last May).

For those of you visiting NY, give them a call. They look forward to being visited by OLPS Alumni.

Fiesta sa Gubat

2006-06-15T20:23:00.000+08:00

with Dennis and Ferds and Johnny Black

REFLECTIONS !!!

2006-06-04T16:07:00.000+08:00

Pareng BOMMICK... this is for you ....

Life's journey is actually the opposite ... full of thorns, obstacles and hardships... but once you reach your goal, LIFE is full of LOVE & BLISS!

Success comes in different ways! It's how you view it to know how to define it. A lot of people may not be that RICH and yet very very successful.

Sometimes Trials are sprayed along our paths to jolt us back if we go astray, to strenghten us and help us presevere in LIFE...

Challenges and distractions are all over us !!! All we need to do is FOCUS on ONE LIGHT and we'll never go ASTRAY...

Remember Fr. Roy's reflections on the matchsticks ... their's are a life full of darkness and obscurity and yet on its final role, it gives LIGHT and LIFE to the world...

At one point in our LIVES, we all LOSE... and yet WE all get up and came out FIGHTING ......

And whatever we have done in our lifetime, be it succeess or not, WE WILL be accountable to the ONE ABOVE....

ECHOES OF MY SONG

2006-05-30T17:50:00.000+08:00

Echoes Of My Song
(Bomick)

It seemed just like yesterday
but t'was a couple of weeks ago,
a feeling of being lost in the wilderness...
It was dark, eerie and chaotic
and the passing time wasn't counted in days
but in seconds... it's like forever.
I didn't see it coming,
It was just right there in front of me...
with a smirk!!!
I wasn't aware at first,
It came unnoticed, unheard like on tiptoes.
Yet, the reality of hitting the brick wall... head on,
was extremely painful, confusing, traumatic
and damn right awful.
It exploded in a gigantic propulsion!

Knocking on death's door was not a joke...
the good thing was the gatekeeper
had a day off.
So, I was spared!
Although, I lost some perception,
aah, and a bit of weight, too.
A diet I won't recommend...
But then, I had to drag myself up again, I dusted myself down
and moved on...

Now, it may be a new direction,
perhaps, a new beginning, I don't know!
But what I'm sure of, some of you gave me
the strength and the will to survive
during those darkest hours...
You all know who you are!!!

The road will still be rocky,
sometimes dusty and dangerous.
But, my aim now is to finish the race.
I may sometimes slow down or
stop just to catch my breath
and I may stumble again.
But, I'll keep on going to finish
this journey...
And hey, by the way... I'll keep on running
while I'm listenin' to the echoes of my song...
riding in the wind!

BOMICK
May 30,2006

NOTE: Brod Chuck, Batchmates('83), family and friends... I thank you for the millionth time again!!!

My Family-Gerry F. Pura

2006-05-09T07:23:00.000+08:00

Classmates this is some of our recent pictures. This is with my wife Cora and children (Jec and Meg), we're eating at Valley Gulp in Antipolo, food is great!( ginataang kuhol, sisig, sinigang na baka sa bayabas, pinaputok na plapla..)

This one is in Rizal beach celebrating the 6th b-day of Meg last easter sunday with papa and mama.
This is Ella my youngest, she's 1 y/o and 3 mos
Ivan's and Agnes' family

ImaginOLPS

2006-05-06T23:08:00.000+08:00

Song(re)writer's Note:
This has to be sung to the tune of John Lennon's IMAGINE. Some of the original lyrics of the said song are borrowed to retain the continuity of the song. Tune is played on the key of A. This song is a tribute to the OLPS blogging community!!!

ImaginOLPS
(Lennon-Miaco)

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try.
And no one can hear us
Sa ribok san lawnmower ni Pay.
ImaginOLPS people
Livin' for today... Ah, ah, aah

Imagine there's no kitchen
Pan-o na an barahaw nato?
No Latin, Spanish and more
And no Religion, too.
ImaginOLPS people
Livin' life in peace... Yoo hoo, ooh hoo

REFRAIN

You may say I'm nagdadrama
But I'm not the only one. (diri mao? Hehehehe.)
I hope someday you'll join and drink with us
In that place in Bibincahan.

Imagine there's no inspection
Of my private possessions.
Father, no need to check my locker
'Coz you'll be shocked to what you'll discover.
ImaginOLPS people
Sharing all the grog... with you.

Repeat Refrain and do CODA to end.

CODA

Imagine if there's no Blogger...

Footnote: Mga sano, pwede niyo kantahun ini kun may jam sessions nan hurubog na
kamo. Hehehehe.

De Estados Unidos con amor!

2006-05-06T15:24:00.000+08:00

Bachelors83,

This are the only pictures I could come up with in the dead of the night. The 1st one is with my parents and youngest sister in New York where I also met with Fr Ding Caindec. The second is with my wife Kristine and obviously a wedding picture where my Padi Cleto was the best man. I check out this blogsite every other day to combat pung-aw and everything. Masakit man ining harayu kita sa gabos.

I was thinking, what about a grand reunion in 2008? This will be the year where we celebrate our Silver Anniversary. Sometime Holy Week siguro with our families. Drop your comments or any idea on how are we going to go about it. Just for an incentive, I already have something for every member of the batch and I am saving it for this occasion.

By 2008, the batch would probably need something from Gerry's products huh? he-he-he!

Do you love your job?

2006-04-28T18:48:00.000+08:00

Batch '83:

This picture was taken during one of our office Christmas parties. The food as you might have noticed is simple, we ate in paper plates and with plastic spoons and drank in disposable paper cups.

But when you are in the company of people who look like these, who cares if the fare is simple and the utensils are less than glamorous?!!!

The girl in white with her hand on my shoulder is my wife, Millette. How I ended up with her, is a long story, and proof that God loves some of His children MORE ( he he he )! Millette is not part of marketing ( she is a lawyer), although she fits in nicely with this group.

These are some of the members of Pfizer's Marketing team, a fairly good-looking group with a few exceptions ( hehehe, unfortunately I am part of the exception). But aside from their exquisite packaging, I remember this group with some fondness for putting up with me ( their short tempered, semi-talented boss), and in the process establishing a record of sorts by garnering Six international awards, (including Three Best in the world citations) for excellence in marketing in 2003.

There are advantages to be being coached and mentored by a member of the OLPS Batch'83.

A Visit Down Memory Lane - Bong Miaco

2006-04-24T08:53:00.000+08:00

Visit Down Memory Lane (Bits and Pieces from Bong Miaco's Memory Bank!!!)

Bong with his wife Pauline

* Gene "Hitler" Totanes teaching us about Nazism! - Would anyone ever mistake us for Germans? I think "German Cut" is the closest we can get to being Aryan, wouldn't you agree? Hehehehe.

*Putting peanuts (Growers) inside a bottle of Sprite or Mountain Dew before gulping the bubbly clear liquid while eating the peanuts! - My mates here find this a strange habit of mine 'til now but I still keep on doing it 'coz I enjoy it so much. Who started this anyway? Binoy, please explain! You were in-charge of the canteen.

*Ransacking the kitchen in search of "bahaw", cholesterol-laden-used cooking oil and soy sauce after the basketball games! - Meo thanks for the extra canned sausages and pork 'n' beans!

*Pyriander and Raul Jer's funny antics! - This is one endless list.

*Swimming in the supposed-to-be a water tank used for showers, washing etc. in the college dorm. - Watch out for the spy. He could be around. Hehehehe.

*Asking Tata to buy for us liquor and finding out in the end that the price outside increased! - We are left with a dry mouth and a lost chance.

*Cleaning the grounds while others were enjoying the games after being caught escaping and loitering in the village for a bit of a perv, Hahahaha! - A little pride was still intact but having a bruised ego.

*Colegialas!!! - Who will forget them? Nah, I'm just joking here!!! Hehehehe.

*Faking that we were sick but we're not in it just to have a lazy day in bed! - We're doing it to have longer sleep and meals in bed...How do you call it again? Something that relates with "Garlic"... nagbabawang?

Writing 100? 1000? sentences " I will always speak in English from now on! " or words to that effect, if caught speaking in our local dialect! - Solution: 3-4 pens taped together!

* Raul Jer. reading the "PAUSE" word in the prayer book during the early morning and night prayers in the chapel! - Mind you he was serious about it too which added so much to the fun!

* Tryin' hard to smoke a cigarette in the dead of the night by unsuccessfully lighting the cigars with the light bulb up in the ceiling (imagine that, call it "matchsticks drought") in the "rejuvenated" toilet of the study hall! - Hey Larry...the two of us were guilty of this? Hehehehe.

* Where: Refectory
What : A community discussion on the topic " How To Protect and Save the Environment! "
Who : I can't remember who it was but his answer went like this... " When you catch fish in the ocean, don't use dynamite and ATOMIC BOMB!" ... that started a roar of laughter!!!

*Who Said What???:
- I entered the seminary because I want to be a PC ( Philippine Constabulary ).

- It is raining, aren't they?
ANONYMOUS ( sino nga ba ulit 'yun? )
- What's pany der?
PANY DER ( of course, no doubt about that!!! )

* Lying on Israel Gamis' extremely thick and cozy foam mattress when he was not around 'coz mine was only a plastic (straw) "banig" ! - Hey Israel, thankx! Anyway, I fixed it afterwards...

2006-04-20T17:44:00.000+08:00

Batch '83:

Yadi an picture ko. Kaya naka murusot kay gusto ko intiro kamo igwa man didi sin ritrato. Paki email na lang mga padi, para magkirita maski mga litrato lang natun.

Maski bagan an itsura nag kukurso pwede didi kay kiritakita man lang:)

2006-04-13T15:27:00.000+08:00

Mga Batch '83 Idols:

Harain na daw si Cula(Ernesto Advincula), Odnid(Dindo Laguda), Pato (Glenn Empleo), Hitler(Gene Totanez), Tiki ( Israel Gamis)?. Those accounted for are as follows :

1) Gerry Arnedo-Marikina
2) Leo Baloloy-Makati Med
3) Melchor Banaga GMA-7
4) Fr. Jimmy Barrozo Irosin
5) Fr. Albert Bonayon-Las Pinas
6) Jimmy Calleja-Legaspi
7) Arnel (binoy) Deyto-San Diego
8) Dennis Donor-Sorsogon
9) Meo EscandorQC
10) Raul ForatdesLA, USA
11) Haile Frivaldo-QC
12)Saul Gargallo-Saipan
13)Raul Jeresano- Sorsogon
14) Perry Labayo-Manila
15) Larry Manda-Marikina
16) Ferdie Marbella-Bacon
17) Bong Miaco-Australia
18) Gerry Pura-Marikina
19) Roy Reyes-Sorsogon
20) Alwyn Talde- Sorsogon

Kumustahan

2006-04-13T15:16:00.000+08:00

Mga Batch'83 of OLPS!:

Don't be shy. send me your ideas opinions on anything. This may include any batchmate you may have found, your contributions to the topic, Why OLPS is precious to you.

Bye