Theresian - St. Theresa`s College Cebu

Issue: 2013 January to April
STAA Board
Nominees
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EditorialPage
Dear Colleagues and Co-Alumnae,
We asked alumnae to send in contributions telling us why they love STC, who their favorite
taachers were, and sharing unforgettable moments. I am so happy with what we got -- and from only
three alumnae, we filled up three pages of this issue. Please continue to send us your materials.
Showing how the Theresian Spirit shines through, classmates, friends and colleagues banded
together to honor an outstanding teacher, theater personality Daisy Ba-ad (Col.‘81), to keep her
light shining and to give her strength and support during her medical challenge. Read the narrative
and be moved, as we were.
Kicking off the year’s celebration of STC’s 80th Anniversary was the theater workshop which culminated with
a dance drama “On the Day You were Born.” This was hailed as a product of the creative genius of its director,Delia
Villacastin.
As is usual in the first issue of the year, we feature the graduates both high school and college, welcoming them into
the fold of new STAA members. Do read the commencement address by Judge Ester Veloso -- it’s a great message for
new graduates and a challenge for us older folks to ask: “How have we done since our own graduation?”
As we look forward to the Annual Homecoming in July, we also especially enjoin the alumnae to choose well who to
vote into the STAA Board of Directors for the term starting January 2014. Elections will be on Homecoming Day.
To assist you in making your choice, we include in this issue the bio-data of the nominees for you to peruse.
Finally -- do enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Editor-in-Chief
Peggy Perez-Vera
Editorial Consultant
Alice Canonoy-Morada
Editorial Support
Sharlyn C. Hernando
Technical Support
Milkfish Studio
Contributors, this issue:
Nelia G. Neri, HS ‘58; Chinggay
Utzurrum, Col.‘64 and Cookie
Newman, HS ‘55; Julieanne Dee
Langcauon, Col.‘14; Maria Thelma
Noval-Jezewski, HS ‘60; Kathleen
Kiener Javellana, HS ‘71; Adelna
Fruto-Kelly, HS ‘56/Col.‘60
Table ofContents
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editorial page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Homecoming in July
Class Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programme & Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STC 80th Anniversary
“On the Day You Were Born” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule of Activities for the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graduation & Welcoming of New STAA Members
Honor Graduates and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commencement Address - Judge Ester Veloso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations to New Bar Passers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Book Launch of “Jo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alumnae Contributions: Why I Love STC; My Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theresian Spirit Shining Through: Daisy Ba-ad & Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theresian Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theresians Get Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theresians Remember in Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominees to the STAA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Theresian
Saturday, July 27
is the big day!
This year’s homecoming theme takes
off from the Tourism theme, “It’s more
fun in the Philippines” --
And the programme will echo the
festivals in various places in the countru
---
Di
Diamond
dEmerald Golden Sapphire Ruby Coral Pearl Silver Platinum -
K bk b
Kabkaban
Hari Raya Puasa
Panagbenga
Kaamatan
Karansa
Maskara
Dinagyang
Sinulog
Pintos
PROGRAMME:
1:00- 1:30 Pictorial by batch
3:00- 4:00 Holy Mass
5:00-7:00 Homecoming Program
7:00
Dinner, Entertainment
and Raffle
Anniversary!
A year of activities leading to the main celebration
elebration
of STC’s 80th anniversary was launched with
the Integrated Theater Workshop in April.l. The
culminating activity was the dance presentation.
Julieanne Dee Langcauon 4th year, Mass
Communications, writes about it.
"On the Day You were Born"
Theater is a reflection of reality and perhaps for St.
Theresa’s College-Cebu (STC), is the perfect art to
channel the Theresian gratitude. In celebration of its
80th anniversary in partnership with the St. Theresa’s
Alumnae Association (STAA), the STC community
produced a play that showcased their talents and
expressed their appreciation to the institution.
STC conducted an integrated theater
workshop as the kick-off activity for
the school’s 80th year anniversary and
the play was the culmination of the
workshop. It was a love project of the
STC community which included the
students, alumnae, parents, faculty
and staff. Workshop director Delia
Alino-Villacastin explained that “the workshop and the
play is our pay back to STC by teachingg what we
we have
learned to others”.
The workshop’s production
duction of
“On The Day You Were Born”
was a dance drama celebrating
the birth of a child and
nd the
journey towards change.
nge. The
story, adapted from the
book of the same name
me by
Debra Frasier, embodies
dies STC’s
anniversary theme off “Vision,
Values and Vitality.” Th
Thee play
a
was directed by Villacastin,
acastin,
with choreography by
Bonifacio “Bobby”
Bargamento
and Mary Rose
Villacastin
Maghuyop.
Paart
Participants
rticip
ipants and audience of the play enjoyed the entire
experience.
ex
xperi
r ence.
Renz Unabia, a 1st year Education student
R
aand theater enthusiast, shared that he would
an
surely join another workshop if he’d be
ggiven a chance since he found joy in seeing
tthe audience enjoy their play. “Showmanship
was the very core of my learning since it was
wa
important
im
mpo
p rta to accomplish the tasks in a very short span
of
of time.
tim
me. The show must go on!” Unabia explained.
Stephanie
SSt
e han Dabon, a 4th year Education
ep
student
s ud
st
uden who watched it in its entirety enjoyed
the
th
he play
pla so much -- she shared her amusement
◄ Mary Rose V. Maghuyop, as Mother Sky, and Bobby
Bargamento dancing. These two were stage directors,
choreographers and performers as well.
Anniversary!
on the performers of the play, “The children
n were
re
the highlight of the play! Their costumes were
really good and they did so well on stage! That
That
was my favorite part!”
Alice Morada HS ‘62/Col.‘67, STAA President, has this
to say: The creative visualization of Mme. Villacastin is
nothing short of genius, and all of this was done in less
than two weeks with a very limited budget. To me, it
was magical and evoked memories of the plays and stage
productions done by her ages ago. Her art and craft
have not diminished with age. They are forever fresh and
inspiring.
The performance was free and open to the entire
Some of the outstanding dancers and performers
STC community.
The whole gang -- cast, staff, & crew
Anniversary!
▲ Mini-exhibit of work done by the children during
the theater workshop
▲ Children in various roles of the dance drama.
▲ Production executives - Lilu Alino, Alice Morada, Mary
Rose Maghuyop, Delia Villacastin and Bobby Bargamento
College Graduates
Awardees
ACADEMIC HONORS
Krislyn Pejana Lapinid
Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 1.36
ACADEMIC HONORS
Marjorie Gabuya Ma-ano
Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 1.48
VIRTUTE AWARD
SCIENTIA AWARD
Ms. Irene Cubillas Ybañez
Louise Dyan Caballes Maribao
Carmelle Ann Barcenas Rojo
Community Involvement Award
For her consistent and active
involvement in community activities in
the partner communities of STC
ARTIBUS AWARDS
Ira Jennena Juanico Bero
Accountancy
Maryshrainne Gabrielle Louise
Mabanto Dy
Business
Monica Ricarte Lopez
Communications
Marjorie Gabuya Ma-ano
Elementary Education
Rachel Dadol Cabuco
Secondary Educaation
Louise Dyan Caballes Maribao
Psychology
Joahnna Grace Caputolan Maningo
Social Work
For research, socially relevant innovative,
policy-oriented and locally responsive,
titled: “The Coping Mechanisms of
Selected Adolescent Children of Cancer
Patients in Cebu City”
LOYALTY AWARDS
For having stayed uninterruptedly in STC
from Preparatory to College:
Shanizz Marie Verano Buot
Liezel Monica Palicte Canastra
Katrina Justine Arceo Chan
Therese Carmita Abella Maligon
ACADEMIC HONORS
Carmelle Ann Barcenas Rojo
Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 1.49
CURRICULAR AWARDS
For having obtained the highest grade point
average in the specified subject:
Myraflor Adlawan Adolfo
Elementary Education
Rachel Dadol Cabuco
Secondary Education
Jhanika Rafelle Cabatingan
Alamzan
Communications
Kapisanan ng Mga Brodkaster sa
Pilipinas Award
Krislyn Pejana Lapinid
Accounting and Auditing
Carlos J. Valdes and Co. Medal for
Academic Excellence
HS GraduatesAwards
ARTIBUS AWARDS
For dedicated service to school, for
outstanding performance in sports and
martial arts, performing arts, public speaking
and campus journalism
GLEE CLUB
Sybil Kristy P. Acero
Khrisa Thea Y. Almeda
Samantha T. Burgos
Gianni Nichole V. Capili
Era Marsha Y. Ompok
Kristine Moses V. Oñez
Kyra Suzanne S. Panimdim
Vilma Antonette B. Prado
LADIES OF THE ALTAR
Hilary Joy D. Alcoseba
Kara Dorothy F. Anton
Aia Abdeel S. Apostol
Jazin Y. Mendoza
TRIATHLON
Gianni Nichole V. Capili
Kristine Anne Dominique G. Sy
DANCING
Natasha Marie C. Bolivar
Kyle Marie R. Butaya
Kassandra Rae P. Del Solo
Mary Therese C. Matunog
Jessica Kristy E. Quiza
Jera A. Tapulado
ACOUSTIC SOLO SINGING
Aljenne Nicole S. Ambos
Samantha T. Burgos
Vien Lynelle M. Dela Calzada
Marsheila Rose C. Gamallo
Jessica Kristy E. Quiza
SOCCER
Jhannah C. Gerobiese
Christine Mae G. Go
VOLLEYBALL
Megan Marie M. Fadriga
Tovya Kaiko G. Galeon
BADMINTON
Guia G. Moreno
TAEKWONDO
Aia Abdeel S. Apostol
Jazmin B. Jarina
Lira Mae B. Pacaldo
Angelie Faith M. Reynes
Maegan E. Bugarin (Gold medal)
iNFORMATION &
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
Frances Kaye O. Cambonga
Nestle Scholarship Program
Vien Lynelle M. Dela Calzada
Danica L. Caballes
VIRTUTE AWARDS
QUARTET SINGING
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sybil Kristy P. Acero
Gianni Nichole V. Capili
Vilma Antonette B. Prado
Jan Nicole C. Tiong
Kristie Megan A. Arceño
CONDUCT AND DEPORTMENT
Dhea Frances I. Mancira
DEBATE
YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY
Danica L. Caballes
Aljenne Nicole S. Ambos
Frances Kaye O. Cambonga
Jessica May G. Dacanay
Marsheila Rose C. Gamallo
Veashka Faye C. Rojas
EFFECTIVE PUBLIC-SPEAKING
STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
SCIENTIA AWARDS
Danica L. Caballes
Jessica May G. Dacanay
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
English
Khrisa Thea Y. Almeda
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
Filipino
Recipient of DOÑA MODESTA
GAISANO FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Danica L. Caballes
Danica L. Caballes
Recipient of the AY Foundation
Gold Medal for Leadership
MARKETING SPEECH
Marsheila Rose C. Gamallo
Frances Kaye O. Cambonga
Vien Lynelle M. Dela Calzada
Recipient of Gerry Roxas Medal
for Leadership
CAMPUS JOURNALISM
Aljenne Nicole S. Ambos
Aljenne Nicole S. Ambos
Maegan E. Bugarin
Jessica May G. Dacanay
Megan Marie M. Fadriga
Recipient of STC Gold Medal for
Leadership
Marsheila Rose C. Gamallo
HS GraduatesAwards
(Left) ALJENNE
NICOLE S. AMBOS
Veledictorian
Grade point average..... 91.35%
Recipient of the ABS- CBN Gold Medal
for Excellence
(Right) MARSHEILA
ROSE C. GAMALLO
Salutatorian
Grade point average..... 91.13%
Valedictory Address by Aljenne
To the Graduates
A Message
Judge Ester M. Veloso, HS ‘76
inspired STC’s graduates with
this moving commencement
speech last March.
Sr. Pupe, Sr. Rosie, the ICM sisters,
the school administrators, the faculty,
parents and dear graduates, good
afternoon.
A long time ago, or as they say in
Star Wars, in a galaxy far away, when I
graduated from high school in this beloved
institution in 1976, I never imagined in my
wildest dreams that I would be standing
before you here today, 37 years later. This
is the first time I have ever been invited
as a commencement speaker and I am
deeply humbled and honored. Actually I
am quite concerned that I will bore you all.
Your graduation theme “Theresian, go
and serve to live the faith” is particularly
significant to me because my years in
government service have inspired me, even
forced me at times, to always live the faith.
I’d like to share my experience as a young
student at St.Theresa’s and how it molded
me into the person I am today.
I was educated in St.Theresa’s
College from kindergarten up to
high school and graduated in 1976
(I feel very old now, old enough to be your
grandmother). You might say I am a
Theresian through and through! During our
kindergarten and elementary years, we
were taught by the Belgian nuns and they
were incredibly strict! They were strict but
fair and taught us how to live as proper
Catholic girls. We were taught the things
that a proper young lady should know, like
-- how to sit,
-- how to walk,
-- how to sew,
-- how to cook,
-- how not to laugh,
-- how to behave and things like that. There
were rules like
-- no running in the corridors,
-- no laughing boisterously.
-- Comb your hair,
-- fix your socks,
-- shine your shoes,
-- be clean and neat always.
From the sisters and our other
teachers, we also learned how
important prayer was, as well as
the virtues of honesty, humility,
modesty, kindness especially
to the less fortunate, respect, service and
most of all, faith and trust in the Lord. I
remember in particular, how, when we were
in grade school, we were made to write the
phrase “All for
Jesus!” (with an
exclamation point)
on top of all our
schoolwork before
we even wrote our
own names. I don’t know if this is still done
today but that one little thing, that one little
phrase, has stuck to me. The significance
then wasn’t very clear but looking back,
I realize how this phrase has been my
guide all my life. Those lessons taught to
me at that young age have served me well
throughout my life and my career. Those
are the lessons that I hope to impart to you
today; that you should do your best, in all
things big and small, and offer them all to
Jesus.
I regret to say that one of the biggest
problems we face in society today is the
acceptance of “good enough”. Each passing
day, more and more people settle for less
and less. Indeed it is the ultimate tragedy
that we look around society and all its ills
and its flaws, and say to ourselves, “This is
as good as it gets”. It is this negativity, this
unwillingness to improve, this unchristian
attitude that is harmful to all of us. Society
needs people of strong character, people
who do not settle for “good enough”. People
who work hard and do their best. People
who give their all. One should not just be
content with doing what your job description
tells you to do. Go the extra mile, do more
than what you have to do! Your Theresian
education has equipped you with so
much, so pay it forward and do all you can
o oothers.
es
for
When I look at all of you, all your bright
young faces, I am filled with confidence
knowing that the future is in good hands.
Graduates, all of you are more powerful
than you realize. Each and every one of you
has God-given talents, gifts that can change
lives. Do not squander your blessings and
do not be ashamed of them. Use them
to the fullest and do not short-change
yourselves by settling for less than you
deserve. Be the women you were meant to
be. Give your all. All for Jesus!
But giving your all is not enough.
While every person has skills and talents,
not everyone uses them wisely. Which is
why all of you have the unique opportunity
of having been taught a good Christian
education. Remember that one can give his
all but what good is it when one uses it for
his personal gain? What good is it when one
gains the whole world but loses his soul?
To the Graduates
A Message
When I was starting out as a lawyer,
I simply got a job because that was what
my parents expected of me. I moved from
one job to another for reasons as simple as
that’s what my friends were doing. I didn’t
have any idea what exactly I wanted to do
with my life, to be honest. What do I do with
my life? I know many of you may have a
similar problem. Don’t sweat it, some of the
most talented and interesting people I know
who are older than me still do not know the
answer! But it will all come to you, I assure
you.
I first started working in earnest as a
Public Attorney. This is a government office
tasked to defend people who cannot afford
the services of a lawyer. I was exposed
to a lot of prisoners languishing in jail. I
was exposed to their families who suffered
along with them. There were times when
I would cry because I felt that I could not
help them enough but it was my greatest
joy to see them reunited with their families
or to even at least have helped them be
given minimum jail time. I then moved on
to become a public prosecutor, this time in
the other side of the coin. I assisted victims
of crimes and prosecuted their cases in
court so that justice could be served. It
was at this point that I realized that the
greatest joy in life is helping others. A life
lived only for yourself or without purpose
is meaningless. The virtue of Service,
taught to me at a young age, gave my
life meaning. I had found my calling.
The Christian value of faith, gave me the
strength to endure the hardest struggles of
my life and the confidence that everything
I was doing was for a higher purpose. And
it is through my experience in government
that I had learned the most important virtue
of Service. True service by living the faith.
as a Family Court judge where I
hear cases involving women and
children both as the abused and
the abuser. Believe me, the road
is not easy. My heart goes out to
all of them, the accused and the
victims. They are all victims of bad
choices, not necessarily their own,
and everyone suffers. I have learned and I
want to pass this on to you, that you must
be very careful in the choices you make
in life. Through the lives of the people I
meet everyday at work, and even in my
own personal life, I have realized that even
a split-second decision can change the
entire course of your life. So think before
you choose to do something! Think of your
parents and how your choices would affect
them. Think of the consequences of what
you intend to do. And above all, do not
ever forget to pray.
In my line of work I see so much evil,
in the unspeakable crimes that people do,
in the abuse of women and children, even
in the breakdown of marriages. If you have
no faith, you start to question: Where is
God in all this? But if you have faith, you
see so much good amidst all this evil. You
see it in the parents who still love and care
for their children no matter what it is they
have done. You see it in the social workers
who go out of their way to find help for the
victims and the accused. You see it in the
lawyers and prosecutors who plead for
compassion in their cases. You see it in
the faces of even the criminals themselves,
when they realize the enormity of what
they have done and plead for forgiveness.
I think every problem in society is
rooted on a single cause: that we don’t
love each other. It is always amazing
how we manage to hurt one another and
Now I have come full circle. From
cause so much pain. It is our faith and our
religious duty to one another that allows
defending the accused, to protecting the
victims, I went on to become a judge. I have us to transcend hatred. If only we learned
to love and serve one another, the world
been a judge for the past 13 years. The
been
would be a happier place.
past 5 years of those 13 years have
But before I end, let us acknowledge
your parents and your teachers, whose love
and sacrifices have brought you here today.
Let us give them a round of applause.
And so it is, dear graduates, that as
you go on to the next phase of your life,
face it with joy and excitement. Keep well in
your heart what your Theresian education
has taught you and I assure you, you
will not fail. To paraphrase Ralph Waldo
Emerson: “To know that even one life has
breathed easier because you have lived...
this is to have succeeded.” And always
remember the words “All for Jesus!” Thank
you and congratulations to all of you.
Congratulations!
Among the
new lawyers
who passed
the Bar in
March 2013
are our very own TheresianAlumnae:
•
Cantillas, Irish Claire HS ’04
•
Cuevas, Dyan Marie HS ’04
•
Opsima, Gayle HS ’03
STC and STAA are proud of you!
Congralations!
Theresians
At Book Launch
The book, “Jo,” a compilation
from the column “Whatever” of
the late Jo Gaboya Magsaysay HS
‘46 was launched in an intimate
gathering of family and friends.
By Nelia G. Neri, Chinggay Utzurrum
and Cookie Newman - Published in the
Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on May 07.
IT WAS a proud and happy day for the
Magsaysay siblings, Myra, Maureen, Mia
and Glen and their families when the book
Jo was launched at the Marcelo Fernan
Press Center.
Not around but surely just as proud
was their brother Guy Ramon. Jo was
their beloved Mom, the late Jo Gaboya
Magsaysay who wrote a column in Sun.
Star entitled Whatever.
The book is a compilation of selected
articles from those columns. Jo’s gift for
words and exuberance of spirit continue to
leap out from the pages of the book.
The launching was a gathering of
family and close friends. Particularly
pleased with the turnout was daughter
Myra Sun who must be credited for her
perseverance in her dream of producing
her mommy’s book. She emceed the short
program, which started with an opening
prayer led by her sister Mia Cuenco.
Meanwhile, the other sister, Dr. Maureen
Santos, was here, there and everywhere
attending to the guests.
Guest speaker and guest pianist
was Dr. Ingrid Sala Santamaria who
spoke of Jo’s love for goodness, truth
and beauty. Then she
played Beethoven’s
Spring Sonata with Rey
Abellana on the violin
(Rey, a “graduate” of
the Salvador and Pilar
Sala Foundation’s 10year CYSO program,
is now the conductor of
the Cebu Philharmonic
Orchestra).
Excerpts from the book
were then read, the first of
which was not Jo’s work but
that of her granddaughter,
Felicia Magsaysay Sun,
who wrote a poem as a
granddaughter’s response to
▲ Family: Franco Sun, son-in law, Felicia Sun,
her lola’s all-encompassing
love and care, shortly after Jo granddaughter, Maureen Santos,, daughter, Samantha
Sanatos, granddaughter, and Mia Cuenco, daughter.
died. It closes the book and
is entitled “Letting Her Go
With Angel’s Wings,” which
Felicia herself read. Then
Milagros Teleron Dumdum
(past president of Women in
Literary Arts) read Jo’s “The
Joy of Being Old,” followed
by Monette Aliño with “A Whiff
of Riches, A Wealth of Love.”
A video clip of Jo’s pictures ▲ Theresians: Evelyn Luab, HS ’53, Teresita
Cabatingan-Zosa, HS ‘58/Col.’63; Sony Velez, HS ‘59/Col.’63
prepared and presented
and Remy Barrera, HS ‘54,/Col.’57
by her granddaughter
Samantha Zoe Santos ended
the short program, after
which cocktails were served.
The summer afternoon
sun, scorching and sizzling,
was no deterrent to the
intimate crowd of family,
friends, and fans who
gathered for the iconic writer,
▲ Chinggay V. Utzurrum, Col. ‘64, Nelia Garcia-Neri,
widely-read and colorful
HS ‘58/Col.’62; Jaiime Picornell, STC 1950-51, Jenara Regiscolumnist.
Newman, HS ‘55, and Flor Ynclino
Indeed we, her
The Gaboya Family -Theresians
colleagues in the last 10 years
Jo Gaboya-Magsaysay, HS ‘46 is the third
(with book editor Jenara R.
of
four
Gaboya sisters: Lolita, HS’39, Consuelo
Newman, Flor Suico Ynclino), were
Po-Ortega,
HS ‘41, and Remedios Barrera, HS
there to celebrate with her family,
‘54/Col.‘57.
friends and fans—
Consuelo’s daughters are Theresians,
April 24 as “Jo
Aimee Po-Ortega Lucero, HS’62 (Cebu), Maida
Gaboya-Magsaysay and Rosie at STC San Marcelino.
Day!” The book
Josefina married Mauro Magsaysay and
launch was
their three daughters are also Theresians:
sponsored by the
Myrna Sun, HS ’73/Col.’77, Maureen Santos, HS
Cebu Newspaper
‘75, and Mia Cuenco, HS ‘83.
Lolita will be remembered by most
Workers Foundation
Th
eresians
as the lovable teacher who always
(Cenewof) and
wore
green,
hence earning the nickname “Miss
the Arts Council of
Green.
”
Cebu.
From the Alumnae
Last issue, we had asked alumnae to send in contributions -- articles along the lines of “Why I love STC” or my
favorite teacher, or an unforgetable moment. We’re so happy to receive varied articles... including, my favorite
STC people -- not necessarily teachers... Keep ‘em coming, my friends.. we hope to make this a permanent
section. And don’t forget to send an accompanying picture, if you can find one!
How do I
love thee,
STC … ?
Funny how these old poems
suddenly pop up …
Maria Thelma Noval-Jezewski, HS’60
I enjoyed my college days in
St. Theresa’s. I just enjoyed!
Though I gave the appearance of being “brainy”, … that was just a
facade. Because I got good grades, I obtained the right to do what I
liked, to spend more hours away from home, doing the theatre, dancing,
singing, painting … everything I loved doing, I did them all in school.
STC prepared me for life abroad. It confirmed my Western, my
European … though deep in me I’m very Filipina and my Cebuano has
not been polluted by the French. In STC, I refined my English, studied
French for a couple of years … internalized some Belgian culture …
elements which facilitated integration in Europe and my exchanges with
indigenous Europeans.
Strange enough, though I’ve always thought it unnatural to go to a
purely female school, perhaps my consciousness of the Woman-issue
started with my experience in STC. Who knows?!
And though I am still and will always be 100% anti-colonialist, I
developed the art of learning from others without getting possessed
and dominated. My STC experience was great; the Sisters taught me
philosophy, literature and the arts … all Western, precious knowledge.
But I could select what suited me and reject the rest … for my family
was there before STC, my parents, my barrio, my Lolo and Lola
educated me the Philippine way, the solid way. I had in my system an
inbuilt mechanism of purifying the air of Western pollutants.
So, thank you STC, thank you for the happy moments, thank you for
sharing the best of the West!
Kathleen Kiener Javellana, HS ‘71
My Favorite
Teachers and What
STC Means to Me..
The teachers who
made a mark on
me were several....
Ms. Chinggay
De Veyra.. boy,
she could draw!
and Ms. Jane
Young.. what a
mathematical mind, such poise and beauty
- yet she could take off her shoes and play
throwing camp with us....and while Ms.
Luz Ortiz would always keep me standing
(cause I could not answer her questions!!!..)
she is someone who taught me discipline
and fear! Ha Ha no trauma like others
-- I guess these things didnt affect me
much.........
My other favorites were Ms.
Esmero, Sister Merced and Fr.
Rudy Villanueva......Father taught me
that practice brings perfection in music.....
Sister taught me love, compassion
and kindness from the heart.......... and
Ms. Esmero, may she rest in peace,
saintliness (if there is such a word).....and
encouragement to do anything that my heart
could imagine!
If I was to describe my school life
at STC which ran from Grade 4 to 4th year
college, I would say it was home away from
home. It was a safe place that had rules
- some I didn’t follow; some I didnt agree
with (rebel that I am) but it has my highest
respect and gratitude. Without it and without
all our teachers I would not be who I am
today........honest and God fearing.....the
other stuff, I have to work on! hahaha
M0re From the Alumnae
My favorite
theresians -three unsung
heroes
Adelina Fruto-Kelly, HS ‘56/
Col.‘60 (remember her in
the feature
“God’s Sense
of Humor”
in our 2012
Jan-Apr
Chronicler
issue) has
chosen to write about
her favorite Theresian
schoolmates rather than the
teachers....
1.
Ann Pastor Grespan,
HS ‘70/Col.‘74..
She must be at least
10 years younger
than myself...
but there is no
generation gap
between Ann and
me. I only met her on Good Friday
of 1999. ..when she hosted the First
Theresian get-together I ever attended
in Canada. I asked her why Good
Friday? Very simply she answered, this
is the only day most of you can come.
While Cora Q,is in town. That is
typical of Ann -down to earth answers.
What you see is what you get and
behind that answer is really the true
answer: to meet the others’ needs.
She thought Cora wanted to meet some
Theresians in Vancouver...so Ann
made it happen. Since that time, Ann
has hosted many of our reunions.
She has a constant companion by her
side...her oxygen canister. You see, Ann
has scheloderma ...She does not like
talking about it except for the fact that
these are her bonus years, an answer to
prayer that her life could be prolonged
until her only daughter finishes her
Nursing course. Now Patrizia has her
R. N. continuing her studies for her
Masters. Because these are Anne’s bonus
years, she fills her days with making
others’ lives easier...she cooks the
family meals, prepares lunches and does
gardening while the weather permits.
She does most of the household chores.
And as if all these are not enough
activity, every summer she makes her
own pickled beets. When I told her a
few years ago that I just loved them...
she included me in her list and every
summer she delivers to me a dozen jars
of pickled beets.
I praise God for her friendship every
month of the year. I am sure there are
many other acts of kindnesses that
Ann does which I do not know about..
because it is typically Ann that nobody
else knows except the recipient .
My fellow Theresians, as you read this,
please say a prayer for Ann that she will
have more bonus years for the world is a
little brighter and kinder because of her
quiet presence.
2. My 2nd favorite Theresian is
Irene
Yusingco
“Tiyah
HS ‘48 /Col.‘52.
...a real unsung
hero of our time.
She is the big sister
of my diminutive classmate Inday Gin
Yusingco. My first meeting with Irene
was in 1951 when I saw Inday Gin
looking sad and I asked her why? The
family was preparing to say goodbye
to Irene who was planning to join our
STC Sisters, they of the habit with
a 3-cornered headdress. It was a sad
scenario indeed since the Yusingcos had
lost their mother during the WW2. And
Tiyah was their “mother” designate. But
the next event broke my Heart because
I found out that Tiyah. decided to give
up her life’s dream in favor of staying
with the family. Only now in my adult
years do I realize what a sacrifice it is
NOT to follow your dream for the sake
of a bigger plan that God has for oneself.
Tiyah did not just stay at home to be
the family mother but also to be their
Papa’s associate in their family business.
That was a big responsibility on inherent
young shoulders yet I never heard Tiyah
Irene complain.
To add to this, a few of us from Class
‘56 visited Gin often, stayed there many
nights and got fed too. Tiyah never
complained when five of us decided to
do our Term paper and Science Projects
all night long. imagine the noise while
we caught the neighborhood frogs,
skinned them, bleached them and
mounted them with duck cement on
glass frames ...the noise and the smell
could really have merited us a “get-outof-here, you rascals!” After staying up
all night to do all that, we still got fed
a sumptuous breakfast. We never heard
a word of complaint from Tiyah. At that
time we had no idea how much the extra
food and electricity consumption would
cost. Oh the innocence, or is it the
ignorance, of youth?
Irene’s motherly care for Gin’s friends
continued long after College days...
When one of us would appear at their
doorstep, it did not take long for Tiyah
to ask..”Now, what is it you want?”. she
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would anticipate the need so that we
would not be too embarrassed to ask.
Irene Yusingo is one of those unsung
heroes, one of my favorite Theresians
whom I will never forget in spite of the
years that separate us.
Editor’s Note: Chronicler, Sep-Dec
2009, featured Irene Yusingco when
she received the Blessed Teresa of
Calcutta Award.
3. The next
unforgettable
Theresian of mine,
is my contemporary
Millie Avila
Choa HS ‘56.
She is another one
of those what-yousee-is-what-you-get type of person. The
reason why I admire people like this is
because openness and transparency is
one of the hardest virtues I have found
difficult to develop. I sense an urgency
on my part to pay attention to this
virtue because it is the trait of a child
and I want to be a child in the spiritual
sense; after all, Jesus said...”Unless you
become like little children,you shall not
enter the kingdom of heaven.”
I met Millie in Grade 5. I was a
newcomer, coming from the barrio,
from a public school. STC was quite
a threatening environment for me. At
first I found Millie intimidating because
she often used Spanish words I did not
understand. But I will never forget the
time I ran out of ink for my fountain
pen (it was before the ball point age) I
was in the middle of writing an exam.
Me, I must have looked pathetic
because there was Millie offering to
give me some of her ink...nib to nib
sharing..She saved the day for me;
and Millie acted like she did not do
me any favor at all..no fuss about it.
Later at recess time or before class
time when we were playing Catch the
Ball; she would always cry out Aqui.
Aqui! Holding out her hand so someone
would throw the ball to her and THEN,
she would pass the ball to me. I was
new and stupid at the game so I did not
rally know what the game was about but
Millie treated me like I was one of the
gang.
After graduation, I did not see Millie
again for forty years until our Ruby
Jubilee. There she was, the same
Millie, still beautiful and still honest,
open and telling it like it is. When she
told me how many kids she had and
some apos I exclaimed, “Wow! How
fortunate you are to be a grandma and
still look so young!” “Ay Del, sayo man
gud kong na.......bleep bleep” was
her (censored) reply. Then came our
Golden Jubilee in 2006. It was my
late husband Pat’s first and last visit
to Cebu. Millie was not well but you
would not know it.....still smoking and
dancing and attending all the Jubilee
activities. And sensing that Pat was a
quiet and shy person, Millie moved to
our table during the dinner hosted by
the Yusingcos. Millie made Pat and my
daughter Tina feel so much at home.
Two years later Pat died and the first
sympathy card I received from the
Philippines was from Millie...What
a consoling note she wrote. Then in
December that same year Millie sent
the most cheerful Christmas card. If I
were Pope I would canonize someone
like Millie who did not hide her
weaknesses but deep inside trusted and
loved the Lord Whose power is made
perfect in infirmity!
She came to offer her bouquet at
the STC Chapel....
Bride:
Reigna Marie Mercado Tan HS’97
Groom:
Joshua Dicdican
Date:
April 12, 2013 at 2pm
Place:
Alliance of Two Hearts,
Banawa, Cebu City
Theresian Spirit
Shining Through
“Many of us who were under her wing once
upon a time, decided to unite and do a
concert to give back to Miss Daisy,” said
columnist Nini B. Cabaero. “Originally from
different theatre groups, we united to form
the Unified Artists of Cebu.”
The result of this collaboration was Of
Butterflies and Daisies, staged last
April at the Cebu Cultural Center, a benefit
concert to help promote cancer awareness
and prevention, and raise funds for Daisy’s
medical assistance.
The show included performances from
The Buhilaman Theater Organization,
Young Thespians of Cebu, Performing Arts
Creative Elite (PACE) – Setters Group, The
Sing Innovate Dance Deliver (SIDD) Group,
Off-Beat Productions, Tabor Hill College
Choir, and the Creative Thespians of Cebu.
More than most, Theresians
know the value of a great
teacher.
Daisy Ba-ad is one of the country’s
notable theater artists, who has written
acclaimed original work such as the
Cebuano musical, “Tall Tales Kuno!”,
which won a grant from the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA), and was the director behind
Siddhartha: A Musical Journey to
Enlightenment, an original musical
by award-winning songwriter Jude
Gitamondoc, that enjoyed successful runs
in Cebu, Manila and Taiwan.
Even with such accomplishments,
Daisy has remained a Theresian (Mass
Communications, Class of 1981), and a
beloved teacher at STC for several years.
Vanjohnn, a Theresian son and blogger
was only 10 years old when he joined
Daisy’s Theater Arts workshop. “I can’t
recall the full details of the show [we
did]… but I believe the lessons she gave
to us definitely made me who I am today,”
he shared in his personal blog, Ako si
Vanjohnn.
“Ms. Daisy was just burning with passion
and this didn’t show in only her actions,” he
writes further. “It was clearly embedded in
her voice, the strong conviction of her desire
to spread the beauty of the arts. Not only
was she a director, a performer, -- to my
eyes and ears, she was a powerful speaker
moving hearts and souls.”
Now, Daisy has been diagnosed
with Stage 4 soft-tissue sarcoma, a
type of cancer that develops in the
body’s connective tissue.
So it was no surprise that the
students and colleagues who have
been inspired by Daisy’s passion,
banded together to keep their
teacher’s light shining, and to give
her strength and support, during
this medical challenge.
On her Facebook page, Daisy shared that
she was awed by “the tremendous show
of love, unity and power” of the Butterflies
event, and described the experience as an
“immune system booster.”
Even though she was in the midst of her
chemotherapy treatments, Daisy was
“touched by the presence of friends, batch
mates, school mates from elementary, high
school and college,” and “thrilled to see
children and teens, theater students in the
past --- all grown up and looking great.”
One of those children and former student
present at the
event was
Vanjohnn.
“She looked weak,”
he recounted in
his blog. “The big
C has taken its
toll. Here stood
a woman who
inspired so many
Theresian Spirit
Shining Through
lives. She fought the fight to open the closed boxes of the
great creative minds of Cebu, and the fight continues today.
Tonight I saw her fighting another fight, the fight against the
big C…
“But when she was asked to speak in front of the
audience… I was reminded again of how she looked so
much different from the Ms. Daisy I knew more than a
decade ago. But then when she started speaking with the
microphone close to her mask-covered mouth, I felt it. I
closed my eyes and with all my hearing I listened.
There. THERE! There she was! The fiery passion that I
heard burning in her voice. That strong resonance of a
message of Love, Hope, and especially FAITH. There was
Ms. Daisy, not a single year aged from the time I last had a
workshop with her.”
Siddhartha: A Musical Journey to Enlightenment
directed by Daisy
As of this writing, Daisy carries on with her fight with cancer,
but no doubt helped by prayers, support and love not just
from the big night of the event, but every single day.
Her bosom friend Malou ‘Bobu” Alorro updates that her
friends have remained banded together to “be part of her
prayer warriors. Nag-synchronize mi ug prayers at that
moment… Mag-regular prayers mi daily.”
Any support — even, or especially, in prayer — you can
offer for fellow Theresian Daisy Ba-ad is most welcome.
Those interested can contact STAA President, Alice
Morada, on +6332 254-8629 or the STAA Office +63927
750 8187 or email: [email protected].
To read Vanjohnn’s full blog entry, go to http://vanjohnn.
blogspot.ph/the-courage-that-was-daisy/.
Participants in Concert,
Daisy at Center.
Daisy with her STC’81 batchmates.
TheresiansGet Together
HS ‘61 goes to Las Vegas
▲ On the bus to Grand Canyon: Front: Carmencita Villacortadel Mar, Florecita Florido-Tumusok, Rosalia Ceballos, Thelma
Enage-Arambulo. Back row: Esther Siasoyco-Ocampo,
Soledad Liao lamco-Velasco, Agnes Sotto-Bernardo, Carmelyn
Ybañes-Tarr, Teresita Cue Tiu
HS
▲ At the Grand Canyon: Front:
Carmelyn Ybañes-Tarr, Carmencita
Villacorta-del Mar, Florecita FloridoTumusok, Thelma Enage-Arambulo,
Esther Siasoyco-Ocampo, Maria Teresa
Benedicto-Bjerke
Back row: Rosalia Ceballos, Agnes SottoBernardo, Soledad Liao Lamco -Velasco,
Teresita Cue-Tiu
▲ With the Vegas casinos behind them: Thelma Enage,
Carmencita Villacorta, Rosalia Ceballos, Fe Mondragon,
Carmelyn Ybañes, Soledad Liao Lamco, Florecita Florido, and
Teresita Cue
► Relaxing after dinner: Teresita Cue, Rosalinda YrastorzaElizburro, Thelma Enage, Agnes Sotto, Carmelyn Ybañes
More
Get-togethers
Bonding moments
with HS ‘66
They also gathered in Las Vegas!
Standing: Grace Palugod Gastelum, Myrna
Palugod Malaxechevarria, Joy Palugod
Coronel
Seated: Marilou Pardo, Sonia Palugod Estavillo and
daughter Jennifer Estavillo
H.S.Class ’66 welcomes Lucy Urgello Miller
From left: Ruby Gotiong Lim, Marietta Cuenco
Cuyegkeng, Diana Franco Ledesma, Sonia Palugod
Estavillo
H.S. Class ‘66 bonding lunch at Cafe Laguna,
Here from New York: Vilma Pacis with her son, Connie
Noval from Chicago. Welcoming them were Ruby
Gotiong Lim, Sonia Palugod-Estevillo, Nasincena
Lumapas and Tonette Solatan-Panares.
Museum Group: Not really a Theresian gathering,
but rather one of the Visayan Association of Museums
and Galleries of which Tonette Solatan-Pañares HS ‘66
was the Founding President way back in 1992. VAMGI
undertakes programs of museum curatorial designs,
documentation, data base, and related services.
Tonette sits in the center in blue with a red scarf.
More
Get-togethers
H.S. Class ‘57 gathered for
Mariana Go-Uykimpang’s dinner
for her mother’s 40th day after
passing away.
From left: Teresita GuerreroBoylon, Mariana, Agnes
Almendras-Magpale, Onker
Abad-Pido, Peggy Perez-Vera,
Sonia Abella-Cal, and Rosie
Go-Tio.
HS ‘94 Mini-Reunions
▲At Crossroads, Johanna “Honeylou” Mangubat, Lorelie
“Lulay” Malinao, Pia Seno-Campbell, Charisse “Chai”
Caberte-Fernan, Tania Marie C. Morada with son, David.
▲Birthday celebration of Charisse “Chai” CaberteFernan (standing). Seated are Rodessa Tudtud, a
guest, Classmates Toni Rose “Tonette” Yapha-Co,
Johanna “Honeylou” Mangubat, Jennifer Rose “Jinjin”
Toledo-Tan, Shy Fernan (Chai’s daughter), Elline “E-en”
Villacin-Garcia
◄ Mini-reunion at Beverly Hills:
Standing: Elline “E-en” Villacin-Garcia, Jennifer Rose
“Jinjin” Toledo-Tan, Charisse “Chai” Caberte-Fernan,
Rodessa Tudtud, a guest.
Seated: Johanna “Honeylou” Mangubat, Alexa Binghayde los Santos (STC batch ‘85), Lorelie “Lulay” Malinao,
Toni Rose “Tonette” Yapha-Co
More
Get-togethers
From the album of
class HS ‘59/Col. ‘63
▲Marilu Briones-Chiongbian hosted brunch for batchmates: Seated: Marinela Velez, Viola
Campos-Nacar, Marilu, her daughter Doreen, and Jane Young-Llaban. Standing: Aida CavanUgalde, Gema Luisa Pido, Patsy Yrastorza-Montilla, Marcia Lozada-Godinez, Lydia Padaide,
Sony Velez, Rosie Veloso-BinghaY and Chinggay De Veyra-Utzurrum.
▲Leni Veloso-Reyes and sister Rosie
Veloso-Binghay
▲Merle Padila-Cunanan, standing 3rd from left, played hostess at her residence for
visiting classmates; also standing are from left: Jane Young-Llaban, Dolores MataCobrado, Chinggay V. Utzurrum, Violy Campos-Nacar and Merinela Velez; Seated:
Sony Velez, Monina Pacheco-Ouano, Marcia Lozada-Godinez and Gema Luisa Pido.
. ▲Smiling buddies Aida Cavan-Ugalde, Marcia LozadaGodinez, Manila-based Baby Deen- Sison, and partly
hidden, Monina Pacheco-Ouano.
▼Marinela, Marilu Briones-Chiongbian, Aida
Cavan-Ugalde & Violy Campos-Nacar.
▲Merle Padilla-Cunanan,
Elma, and Jane Young Llaban
►Elma with
Chinggay de
Veyra-Utzurrum
(center) and
Marcia LozadaGodinez
When classmates from
other places drop by our
Queen City, Cebu-based
buddies find an excuse
to break bread with them,
as they did when two
classmates came to town:
• Bangkok-based Elma
Garcia-Muangkroot (in
purple) and
• Marinela Velez from
Cagayan de Oro. (in
white print blouse at
extreme left).
We remember
In
Departed Alumnae....
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Hilda Jurado-Scott, HS’41
Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo, HS’53/Col.’57
Gemma Sasedor-Burns, Col.’63
Constancia Yap-Fruelan, HS ’42
Alice Cerilles-Romero, HS ’61
Ma. Zenaida Chacon-Deen, HS ’57 – mother
of Jacqueline Deen-Lotz, HS ’79/Col.’83 and
Vannessa Deen, HS ’97
and their loved ones...
 Dr. Cesar Francisco Alinsonorun, Jr. – brother of Eve A.
Ramos HS ’85, Aimee Alinsunorin HS ’89 and Mia A. Paras
HS ’91
 Dr. Roel B. Banzon - father of Kristine HS ’95 & Katherine
Banzon HS ’96
 Ret. P/Col Nemesio R. Burden – grandfather of Kieryn
Burden HS ’97
 Jose B. Delfin – father of Vilma D. Reber HS’69; Nanette D. Ernst
HS ’74 andJocelyn Flor D. Lee HS ’82
 Evelyn B. Kintanar – mother of Eve Marie Grace Kintanar HS ’89
 Sr. Helen Orejudos, ICM
 Reynaldo Natowel Pacto Sr.- father of Renelee Pacto-Reeza
HS ’94
 Manuel V. del Rosario – father of April del Rosario HS ’77 and
Pilar del Rosario HS ’88
 Hermenegildo “Didoy” Trinidad – father of Hazel T. Alvarez HS
’88, Heide HS ’88, Honey HS ’89 and Hilda HS ’80
 Sabiniano Villamor – husband of Lolita Echivarre Villarmor HS ’54
and father of Serena Villamor HS ’80
 Engr. Dionisio Zabate – Father of Gina Zabate HS ’82, Ingrid
Zabate HS ’77, and Agnes Zabate HS ’78
 Nora Mercado Zosa – Sister in law of Teresita Cabatingan-Zosa
HS ’58/Col.’62; Aunt of Atty. Melanie HS ’85, Techie HS ’82,
Trina HS ’94 & Tricia HS ’84 Col.’88.
Prayer
Nominees
Board
of Directors
Something new STAA introduced
this year: publishing the
information on the nominees for
the Board of Directors ahead of
the elections --- for all to peruse
and choose from. Know which
nominee you want to sit in the
STAA Board.
Ma. Milagros
Teleron-Dumdum
LUTCF, RFC
STC College1963-67
AB-English/Math
HS - St. Peter’s Academy
Valedictorian
STC HS Faculty - 1993-94
Post Graduate:
1970-1972 - M.A. Anthropology
Silliman University
1977-1990 - Candidate for PH.D. Anthropology
University of San Carlos
Currently:
• Financial Advisor, Sunlife Financial (Since 1989)
• Treasurer, Women in Literary Arts - Cebu Inc.
Previously:
• Chief Financial Officer, Philippine Information Agency,
1972-1989
• Editorial Board Member, Sunstar Weekend Magazine (1990s)
• President, Women in Literary Arts - Cebu Inc.
• Editor, Sinulog Magazine 2013
Teaching Stints:
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1967-1968 - St. Peter’s College, Ormoc City
1968-1969 - Divine Word College, Tagbilaran City
1971-1972 - University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City
1993-1994 - High School, STC, Cebu City
Personal Info:
• Married to Judge Simeon P. Dumdum, Jr.
• Children: 1. Dr Paul Timothy Dumdum, cardiologist.
2. Genevieve T. Dumdum, Attorney at Law
Karla KintanarFernandez
Elementary: STC - 1984
High School: STC - 1988
College:
Universtiy of San Carlos
AB- Economics
Currently:
• Station Manager -TV5 and Radyo 5 Cebu
• Vice President – Marketing Communications
Six-Eleven Marketing & Development Corp.
Cebu, and Valencia, California, USA
• PR Consultant
• Director, Palomac-Sibugay Minerals Corp.
• Executive Director , Ramon Fernandez Basketball Academy
• Marketing Head, Integrated Media Services
Previous Jobs:
• 2008-2010 – Public Relations Manager
Six Eleven Marketing
• 2004-2007 – Managing Partner
Ferkin Global Unlimited Company
• 2002-2004 – Gen Manager/ Proprietor
Southlink PR and Advertising
• 2001-2002 – Marketing Communications Manager
Waterfront Hotel
• 2000-2001 – PR Manager, Waterfront Hotel
• 1997-2000 – Advertising & Publicity Officer, SM City- Cebu
Officer in Charge
SM Foundation – Cebu Projects
• 1994-1996 – PR Manager, Cebu Plaza Hotel
• 1993-1994 – Assistant PR Manager, Cebu Plaza Hotel
• 1990-1997 – President, I.D.E.A.S. Productions
(Integral Development Experienced
Through Active Service)
Other Information:
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Married to Ramon Fernandez
Interests: Travel, Dogs, Cooking/Baking, Sports
Special Training: Group Study Exchange (GSE) Member
Rotary Foundation Internnational, Ohio, USA
In the fields of Public Relations, Advertising
and Marketing
Nominees
Board
May
Elizabeth
SeguraYbañez
STC HS ‘76
• Salutatorian with First
Honors
• Gerry Roxas
Leadership Award.
• STC Most Outstanding
Alumnae
Education:
• 1980 B.S. Agriculture, Cum Laude
University of the Philippines, Los Banos
• 1990-91 Masters in Public Administration (12 units)
Development Academy of the Philipppines
Now a full time home-maker and wife-partner of Robert Ybañez,
mother of seven: three Theresian daughters, Serena Mae, Ma.
Althea Ysabel, and Gabrielle Eliza and four sons: surfer-engineer
Ruben, conservation biologist-researcher-photographer Rafael,
advertising student Roland, and concert pianist Jeremy.
But her professional career was broad including various stints with
developmental foreign-assisted projects, serving as
• Team Leader/Regional Coordinator/Regional Manager of
the USAID-Philippine Environmental Governance Project
2001-2011
• Executive Director of SNC-Lavalin International-PhilippinesCanada Environmental and Economic Management Project of
Metro Cebu (1998-2001)
• Manager of Regional Center for Community-based Resource
Management of the Central Visayas Regional Development
Council (1993-1997)
• Regional Project Manager of the World Bank-assisted Central
Visayas Regional Projects 1984-1992
• Regional Manager of the Philippine Council for Agricultural Resources Research and Development’s Central Visayas Technology Packaging Project (1985-1989)
She also served as consultant-specialist-facilitator for the various
projects of the GIZ, the World Bank Project in Florida USA, and
Associates in Rural Development in Vermont USA
She is the founding president and member of the Board of Trustees
of the Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (CBCF) with
projects to protect with forest communities the rich ecosystems
which are habitats of Cebu’s endemic flora and fauna.
of Directors
Marie Ellaine
“Happy”
Dy-Yeto
Theresian:
• 1983 Preparatory
• 1989 Elementary
• 1993 High School
• 1996 B.S. Business
Administration
Education:
• 2012 Bachelor of Laws
University of Cebu, Banilad Campus
Currently (since February 2013)
• Branch Marketing Officer
Bank of Commerce
Previously employed at Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.
• 1997-2000 - Reserve Customer Service Representative
• 2001-2006 - Teller
• 2007-2013 - New Accounts/ Placements
Extra-curricular Activities:
I am an active participant of UCLASS (University of Cebu
Law Students Society). This is an association composed of law
students who engage in various activities like rendering LEGAL
AID to under privileged communities. We offer counseling with
the supervision of our professors and free drafting of legal forms
(e.g. affidavits, petitions etc). These legal aid clinics are conducted
at least twice a year in different communities. We are also active
advocates of Environmental Law. Right now, we are pushing for
the active implementation of Republic Act 9003, which is the Solid
Waste Management Law as well as Republic Act 9729 which is the
Philippine Climate Change Act of 2009.
Last March, I was part of the group which organized
the Youth Environmental Summit. It was participated by the
Sanggunian Kabataan leaders as well as their members. We
focused on Disaster Risk Management and how to fight as well as
adapt in our ongoing climate change.
Last September 2011, together with my batchmates,
undertook a project in partnership with the Cebu City government.
The project was themed Kaalam: Laws Straight to Grassroots. We
went to the mountain barangays of Cebu to conduct talks on the
basic Human Rights, the Magna Carta Law of Women, Responsible
Voting and the Procedures in the Katarungang Pambarangay.
Nominees
Board of Directors
Candidate for Re-election
Joanna F.
Salazar, MM
Emma
Concepcion
Dira-Mendoza
STC, Cebu
• High School - 1989-1993
• Elementary - 1983-1989
Higher Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of the Philippines, Cebu
Deans Lister for 2 semesters
• Graduate of Masters in Management
University of the Philippines, Cebu
• Undergraduate of Doctor of Organizational Development in
School Administration (DODSA)
Cebu Doctor’s University, Cebu
Currently:
• Assistant to the President
Dean, College of Business & Hospitality Management
Salazar Colleges of Science & Institute of Technology
• Part Owner, Cebu Photoworks
Organizers of photography-related workshops, contests and
photography services.
• First Elected in 2012 - 2013
• Now seeking second term
2014-2015
Education:
• High School - STC 1972
•
College: BS Nursing - 1977
Velez College of Nursing
•
Medicine - 1986
Gullas College of Medicine
Current Employment:
•
Practicing Psychiatrist
•
General Manager
Assault Security Agency
Current other affiiliations or involvements:
•
Program Director of CD Care (Rehab Center),
North General Hospital
•
Immediate Past President of Banag Laum
Center ( homecare center )
•
Membership Director of Cebu Lakandula Lions
Club
•
Professor in Psychiatry in MHAM College of
Medicine (SWU)
•
Involved in Research Work related to
Previously;
• 2010-2013 - Marketing, PR Consultancy & Events
Management, Organizers of photography-related
workshops, contests and photography services.
• 2005-2009 - Account Director, Campaigns, Advertisement,
Management and Advertising (CAMP) Cebu
• 2005 - Marketing Supervisor for Cinemas, Food Choices,
Garden Row, & Main Mall, Cebu Holdings-Ayala Center
• 2003-2005 - Marketing Supervisor, Ayala Center
• 1999-2002 - Marketing Assistant for Research, Ad & Promo
Cebu Holdings, Ayala Center
• 1998-1999 - Account Manager, Copy Writer - CAMP Cebu
• 1997-1998 - Newscaster, DYNU FM Cebu
Psychiatry
In the STAA Board, served in the
“Homecoming Committee”
Nominees
Board of Directors
Candidate for Re-election
Candidate for Re-election
Ma. Adora
Galeos-Prado
Imelda
de BelenAcebedo
• First Elected in 2012 - 2013
• Now seeking second term
2014-2015
• First Elected in 2012 - 2013
• Now seeking second term
2014-2015
Education:
• High School - STC 1977
•
•
College: Doctor of Optometry - 1983
South Western University
Passed Optometry Board in 1984
Education:
• High School - STC 1982
•
College: Civil Engineering- 1987
University of San Carlos
Current Employment:
Current Employment:
•
•
Optometrist; Owner
H.P. Acebedo Optical
Treasurer
Kevlar Development Corporation
4J Gullas Building
In the STAA Board, served in the
“Nominations Committee”
(land developer)
STC Parents’ Council
•
2011-2012 - Treasurer
Nominees *
•
2012-2013 - Vice President
•
2012 - Member, Membership Committee
STC Class HS ‘88
•
2013 - Vice-President, Internal Affairs
Janice Jenina Regner-Neri
In the STAA Board:
Chairman, Membership Committee
College: Medical Technology, 1966
Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM)
Present Work:
General Manager,
JLR Construction and Aggregates, Inc.
Noreen Nuñez-Vicencio
STC Class HS ‘95
Col.‘99
Editor’s Note: Pictures and complete
*
biodata of nominees Janice Regner-Neri and
Noreen Vicencio were not available as of printing
date but will be made available before election
date or as soon as received.