The Official Publication of the

Maryknoll / Miriam College Alumni Association

The Chi Rho E-Bulletin SPECIAL BULLETIN NOVEMBER ISSUE

MMCAA DONATES TO INSA

Together, we can! Embodying the Gospel values of truth, justice, peace and integrity of creation, the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA), swiftly heeded the call of Miriam College’s Institutional Network for Social Action (INSA) to send out special e-bulletin to the alumni for the Kilusan ng Miriam para sa Kalamidad (KMK) project where alumni are given the avenue to help out communities hit by natural disasters though their alma mater. Thank you for all your support, help and volunteerism. Furthermore, in the spirit of the Christmas season of gift giving, the MMCAA as represented by Ms. Josietin “Itin” Lachica-Umali, Vice-Chairperson of the MMCAA hands over a check donation and boxes of bottled water to Ms. Malou Turalde-Jarabe, Executive Director of INSA. The donations in check and kind are MMCAA’s continuous support to the KMK Project. For those who are interested to help the projects of the MMCAA such as the MC Student Loan Program and the INSA’s KMK project, please feel free to contact the MMCAA Office at 530 5400 loc. 1187 or email alumni@mc.edu.ph. “Everything is big when the heart that gives is big” – St. Luigi Orione Present in the gift giving are: (From left to right) INSA Staff, middle Ms. Malou Turalde-Jarabe, Executive

Director of INSA, Itin Lachica-Umali, MMCAA Vice-Chairperson and MMCAA Staff

MARYKNOLL COLLEGE CLASS OF 1987 SPONSORS TESDA GRADUATION OF 250 MAE

SCHOLARS

With the certifications from TESDA, the graduates are qualified for jobs which are available through the DOLE (Department of Labor and employment) and other private companies/agencies for placements abroad or for local employment. The MC College Class ’87 believes that enabling the least fortunate to get training and education is one of the best ways by which the country can transcend from its vicious cycle of poverty.

The graduation of around 250 Miriam Adult Education (MAE) scholars was held last October 12, 2012 at the Little Theater, Miriam College with Dr. Charito Lapus, MCFI President, Dr. Glenda Fortez, VPAA, Ms. Rose Bautista, VPDRM, Ms. Elaine Gavino-Urbano, MC College ’87 President and Congresswoman Bernadette Herrera Dy, among others as its special guests. The graduates are the beneficiaries of the scholarship program which was provided by MC College Class of 1987 as its gift to the school during their Silver Jubilee celebration last September 8, 2012. The scholarship program included trainings on Wellness Massage Therapy, Computer Literacy Program, Household Services and Barista. Through the partnerships between Bagong Henerasyon Foundation, Inc., Miriam Adult Education, the officers of MC College Class ‘87 and TESDA, this scholarship program was made possible. Its main objective is to enable the ‘out-of-school’ and ‘out-of-work’ individuals to find gainful employment and become productive citizens who can contribute to the development of their families and the Philippine society in general.

THE BLUE AND GOLD LIVE ON!

Thank you so much to the more than 20 Maryknollers and Miriamites who came from far and near –California (Cecile Vicente-Manion and John Manion); Connecticut (Elena Samonte-Hinckley); Pennsylvania (Cherry Mercado-Estrada); Princeton (Cynthia Santos-Campbell and Cheryl, Joel and Carl Campbell), Milford (Lily Almanzor), Morganville (sisters Susan and Ruby Reyes), Far Hills (Maria Africa-Fernando), Upper Montclair (Lala Fernando-Reyes), and Secaucus (Cynthia Benipayo-Apacible), New Jersey; East Meadow (Lu Limuaco-Quiambao); and Staten Island (Mila Guieb). New Yorkers Shirley Joquico-Domingo, Valerie Iriarte-Rosenthal, Julieta Velasquez-Butler and Sister Bing Velasquez-Reid, Lilia Clemente, Ching Ojeda-Legarda and granddaughter Fiona, Mia Lim, Cynthia Esquivel, Baby Cruz, Aurea Hernando were there. It was a rocking fun day and our enthusiasm spilled over!

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Maryknoll College Class of 1987 representatives with the Miriam Adult Education Principal, Carlo Garcia, Asst Principal, Herbert Janubas and some MAE staff and teachers.

Thank you to Shirley Domingo who made a beautiful blue and gold tablecloth, Cynthia Apacible for two generous gift certificates for raffle prizes, Valerie Rosenthal for Robert Stuart Salon gift certificate, Bing Velasquez for whipping out a mean “Hard Day’s Night” in the karaoke contest, Cynthia Campbell for being our treasurer, selling raffle tickets and donating a Princeton Art Museum Docent Tour for a raffle prize. Cynthia also produced the Maryknoll/Miriam banner and populated the Maryknoll/Miriam table with books, bookmarks, giveaways and chocolates. Alice Segismundo is now in Asia but she provided a 1996 Maryknoll Times publication and three Maryknoll high school uniforms that Val, Cynthia and Lala wore. It was a fun day with dancing, singing, a hearty lunch, renewing ties in true Maryknoll/Miriam spirit, mingling with friends. It was a first ever event with other schools and a true “Homecoming sa Konsulado --samasama para sa kaunlaran ng Pilipino.” Let’s see more of each other at the Maryknoll International Bazaar in Ossining, New York at 10 am on October 27 to celebrate once more 100 years of our dear Maryknoll Sisters (1912-2012) whose motto is “Making God’s Love Visible.”

Also, save the date – Panunuluyan – Simbang Gabi at the Philippine Consulate on Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm. Thank you to all of you who RSVP’ed. Many of you wanted to attend but were out of town at the time or had prior commitments. Can you please send us your information for our database, and send us email addresses and other information of your friends and classmates so we can build up our membership. NAME CLASS YEAR EMAIL HOME ADDRESS MOBILE PHONE COMPANY NAME OFFICE PHONE HOME PHONE HOBBIES Go blue and gold! Love, Alice, Cynthia, Lala and Valerie

YOU ARE INVITED!!

Last November 10, marks a special date for all the 1988 high school graduates of Maryknoll College (now called Miriam College), St. Scholastica’s College, Ateneo de Manila, Xavier School and La Salle Green Hills as they joined together in sponsoring a fun run called “ United Colors of 88 Run “. This event aims to raise funds for the benefit of 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Penaflorida’s project called “Kariton Klasrum”. The organizers believe that our street children should also be given the same opportunity to have a good education just like them. Their efforts were truly remarkable since all distances have an extra 0.88 km which commemorates their Silver Jubilee Anniversary next year. United Colors of 88 Run was this year’s biggest gathering of competitive runners aged 40 and above. It was great seeing our dear Maryknoll/Miriam alumnae and their families, together with more than a thousand runners pounding the roads of Bonifacio Global City and Buendia Avenue to show their support for MCHS ‘88. Indeed, this activity was a great success because it did not only provide our alumnae the chance to bond with their high school classmates but to enjoy the benefits of a more healthy way of living. Congratulations to MCHS Class 1988!

UNITED COLORS OF 88 RUN

The Maryknoll College High School Class of 1988, would like to invite everyone to watch Repertory Philippines Theater’s production of the “Camp Rock: The Musical" a stage adaptation of the Disney Channel's "Camp Rock" films that features songs from Camp Rock (2008) and from Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). Directed by Mr. Audie Gemora. Part of the proceeds of this effort will be given to the Miriam College Swimming Pool Project called, “Make a Splash in 2013” and Miriam College Endowment fund, through the help of the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association. Sponsored play dates of the batch will be on November 25, 2012 (Sunday) and December 1, 2012 (Saturday), at 3:30 in the afternoon, at Repertory’s OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. For Tickets inquiries/orders pls. call us at (0917)5023712 / (02) 3451772 or the Alumni Office at (02) 5805400 local 1187 / (02) 4260173. Hurry and purchase in advance! The shows have

reserved seating arrangements. We hope that you will be able to watch the “Camp Rock, The Musical” which promises to be a very delightful and entertaining show for the whole family.

MC LETS ROCK!!!

MARYKNOLL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1988 invites you to watch CAMP ROCK

FUNDRAISING PROJECT: MARYKNOLL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1993

Roll out the magic carpet and discover a whole new world with Disney’s ALADDIN, the biggest musical event for families in 2012.

Presented by Atlantis Productions and based on one of the most beloved animated films, Disney’s ALADDIN will feature Pinoy Big Brother alum and actor Tom Rodriguez as Aladdin in his professional musical theatre debut, and recording artist K-la Rivera -straight from her triumphant and acclaimed turn in the musical In The Heights, as Jasmine. Recently premiered in the US, the Philippine production of Aladdin is the Asian debut of Disney Theatrical’s newest full-length stage presentation.

Don’t miss out on this musical event of the year and watch for a cause at the same time by catching the Miriam College High School Batch ’93 special showing of Disney’s ALADDIN on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 2PM at the Meralco Theatre.

A fundraising event in celebration of MCHS Batch ‘93’s upcoming 20th Homecoming Year, the proceeds from ticket sales will be for the benefit of the Miriam Adult Education Scholarship Fund, Send-A-Volunteer-To-Mission Project and Center for Peace Education Twinning Project of the Miriam College Advocacy Centers.

Ticket prices are at Php1500, Php1350, Php1100, Php1000, Php700, Php600 and Php500.

For tickets and more information:

Please email mchsbatch93@gmail.com or call MCHS Batch ’93 representatives Carla Yaptinchay at 0917-5371782 or Marissa Torres at 0906-2777326.

Opening Nov. 30! Ballet Philippines production, "Rama, Hari". Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Libretto by National Artist Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, Choreography by Alice Reyes (HS 1958, COLL 1964), Set & Costume by National Artist Salvador Bernal, English translation by National Artist Rolando Tinio, Music Direction by Jed Balsamo. Featuring Christian Bautista & Karylle as Rama and Sita respectively with OJ Mariano & Kalila Aguilos alternating. Other cast members include Robert Seña, Chuck Marbella, Lani Ligot, Ampy Sietereales, Noel Rayos, & Breshnev Larlar. The cast from Ballet Philippines features JM Cordero & Richardson Yadao as Rama and Carissa Adea & Katherine Trofeo as Sita. Live music to be performed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra with the UP Concert Chorus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkjCcJbZtlU&sns=em

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Rama Hari, the pop ballet musical of the 80s is back! Based on the Indian epic, The Ramayana, Rama Hari is a story of heroism and love of Rama and his beloved Sita. Bring the whole family to this wonderful holiday extravaganza!

Call Ballet Philippines at (02) 551-1003 or Ticketworld at (02) 891-9999 or click here for more details.

BALLET PHILIPPINES PRESENTS RAMA HARI

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ERRATUM: IN MEMORIAM

Also please pray for the eternal repose of the soul of SONIA P. NER (COLL ’69). Mrs. Ner joined her Creator last September 24, 2012.

“And out of the ground the LORD God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil”--- Genesis 2:9

“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life”--- 1 John 5:20

“But you, man of God, avoid all these things. Strive for righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Run your best in the race of

faith, and win eternal life for yourself; for it was to this life that God called you when you firmly professed your faith before many witnesses. Before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who firmly professed his faith before Pontius Pilate, I command you.” - - Timothy 3: 11-13

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good works to be generous and ready to share with others”. - - Timothy 3:18

RICH PICKINGS

AMAZING ALUMNI ACHIEVER

Ms. Magdalena Badua has served as a light for children in her 52 years as an educator, 37 years of which were spent as a teacher in the Philippines, and 15 years as a teacher in the US. At the Ateneo Grade School where she taught prep to grade 3 students for 37 years, she was a multiple recipient of the Eaglet Award, bestowed in recognition of outstanding performance as grade school faculty member. An accomplished author, she wrote textbooks that were used all over the Philippines by preparatory and elementary students in various subjects, ranging from Mathematics, Health and Science, Reading, Social Studies and Writing. Mrs. Badua continued her devotion to her profession a year after she migrated to the United States. In 1995, she applied as an assistant teacher at her grandson's preschool so she could be with him as he transitioned from home to school. This led to her becoming a founding teacher of New Journeys Preschool of St. Patrick’s Church in Sarasota, Florida. In her fifteen years of service with the school, she was recognized by the school administrators and parents for developing and implementing a superior academic and spiritual program. Mrs. Badua is the teacher to students whose lives she has formed.

MARIA MAGDALENA JAMIAS-BADUA (HS 1951, ETC 1953)

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