IHS Class73: 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

#023-"Jingle Bells" Aussie style

Monday, December 14, 2009

#022- Christmas Party '09 - Manila(by Gen Limoso-Sebastian)

Get together and Christmas Party of IHS Class 73

December 12, 2009

Hosted by Herman and Jo Basbano

Basbano's Residence, Makati City

Standing (L-R) : Popot Velarde, Gen. Josue Gaverza, Elre Nahum Ciudad

Sitting (L-R) : Jo Basbano, Gen Limoso-Sebastian, Lyn Verdeflor Quicosa, Mopet Almonares, Ruth Jagarap-Padilla, Tess Java, Cena Camagan, Sally "Ing" Alemania-Velarde, Herman Basbano

On the floor : Ednathan Almonares

Herman and Jo prepared LECHON (imported from Tatoy's Iloilo), DINUGUAN (also from Tatoy's - kaya it has the typical Ilonggo taste and indi kasing-aslom compared sa dinuguan diri sa Manila), Grilled PANGA ng TUNA, Steamed ALIMASAG, ROASTED CHICKEN, TINOLANG MANOK complete with kapayas nga habal and dahon katumbal (duro gid higop namon e), KARE-KARE, hambal ni Ruth may NILAGANG PATA pa pero wala na ko ya nagtilaw kay ang sagi namon ka balik amo ang ARROZ ALA VALENCIANA - THE BEST guid!!! Amo man ang atsara - super!

Ang KAN-ANAY started at 12:30 in the afternoon hasta maghapon, hasta mag-gab-i !!! Amo pa lang namon madumduman nga kuhaan pictures para souvenir ang mga food sa table. Ti amo na lang ini ang nabilin sa lamesa:

Ang dessert namon: unending supply of sweet MANGOES, MELON, WATERMELON, BANANAS - Tapos may MACARONI SALAD pa! Nagdala pa guid si Ruth sang Double Choco Mousse, Si Mopet - Special Polvoron wrapped in white and dark chocolate fondue.

Ari ang akon dala san gab-i na namon gin-udakan : Suman and Special Kutsinta (Actually daw kalamay hati sya laced with langka fruit strips and ________ (Ano gani ang tawag sa end product pag ginpabukalan mo ang gata sang niyog:a ? Balut-tai ? :-D Lipat ko e! Anyway - basta namit ni sya ! Whenever magpuli kamo nga taga -abroad and gusto nyo ni matilawan, advise lang kamo kon san-o kamo mahugpa sa PIlipinas kay para handaan ko kamo sini!

ti ari pa guid ang iban namon nga mga pictures:

Thursday, December 10, 2009

#021- Pasko na Naman

Christmas Wishes from Our Family to Yours

Dear Batchmates,

This is my family , OLIVIA, CHRIS ALLEN-16, LOUIS PAOLO-15.

This picture was taken during the PAC-MAN- RICKY HATTON'S fight in LAS VEGAS .

We're just four hour drive from SIN CITY.

Miss you all,

LUING ( LUISITO) JABONILLO and family.

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Dear IHS Class73 Family,

It's always chaotic in our household during the christmas season with

clients wanting their photos and calendars and greeting cards done RIGHT

and RIGHT NOW, but we want you all to know that our thoughts and

hearts are with the Bola-Bola group all-year round!

love from ,

Marcelina, Craig, and Denzel

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Our dear friends,

There's never a better time to say hello, to connect, to hold and to kiss than Christmas.

Our hugs and kisses to all of you... Merry Christmas!

Ponsing and Nancy Delicana with kids Marie, Kaye, Joy & Jan

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Friday, November 20, 2009

#020-Herman Basbaño reelected KBP President

Here is a snippet from The News Today Online/Iloilo News:

19 November 2009

Bombo exec reelected KBP prexy

Herman Z. Basbaño, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer AM Division of the Bombo Radyo Philippines network, was recently reelected president of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).

Basbaño’s reelection to the position for 2010 came during the recent Top Level Management Conference held by the KBP at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City last November 12 to 13, 2009. As one of the few Ilonggos currently holding a key position in an influential and nationwide organization such as the KBP, Basbaño’s relection was seen as a recognition of his outstanding performance as KBP President and an affirmation of his leadership qualities.

As the first Ilonggo and “provinciano” to become KBP President, Basbaño held together a usually fractious and difficult to manage association composed of 134 member networks, with a 771 radio stations and 171 television stations from all over the country. Under his term as president this year, the KBP came alive with a lot of activities that revitalized the organization and made it more relevant to the members and to society in general.

Read the Full Article from The News Today Online

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Monday, November 16, 2009

#019-About Solar Cars and the Alumnus' Son

Jamie Tabanao is the son of Jimmy Tabanao (alumnus IHS Class73).

Jamie was featured in one of the articles in the Hudson Valley Magazine published last Nov. 12, 2008. The article "Race to the Future" was written by Elizabeth Stein.

Race to the Future

The Newburgh Free Academy’s Solar Racing Team takes the lead in building energy-efficient automobiles

BY: ELIZABETH STEIN PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 12, 2008 AT 03:05 PM

Space-age speedster: This Solar Racing Team car appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Battleground Earth

Photograph courtesy of Dell-Winston Solar Challenge and NFA Solar Racing Team

Eachus, a physics teacher at Newburgh Free Academy High School (NFA), is the advisor of the school’s Solar Racing Team, a unique club that designs, builds, races, and exhibits its own solar and electric vehicles. The club — the most established group of its kind in the state — has been one of the school’s extracurricular activities since 1993, and their cars have been traversing the country for years competing in (and winning) races. Their latest vehicle, however, recently zoomed into the national spotlight after appearing on the Discovery Channel’s new series, Battleground Earth. The reality show features Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee and hip-hop superstar Ludacris going tête-à-tête in a rock-versus-rap series of eco-challenges — such as making bio-fuel — as they learn how to reduce their carbon footprint.

Eachus and team cocaptain Jamie Tabanao flew out for the week to be with the car during taping. “It was a fun experience,” says Tabanao, now in his first year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. “I got to meet Tommy Lee and Ludacris. That was really cool. They were asking me a lot of questions. One of them was, ‘Is this really safe?’ ”

Photograph courtesy of Chris Eachus

TV junkies may be shocked to learn that “reality TV is not really reality,” according to Eachus. “Although they got in the cars and drove them a little, the celebrities did not actually compete.” It would have taken too long for the musicians to learn how to drive the cars: The brakes and other systems work differently than those in conventional vehicles, and the cockpit space is too small to comfortably accommodate a person of average size. So Tabanao “raced” the car for Tommy Lee, “beating” Ludacris, who “drove” the Stanford car. “It’s funny that people look at things on reality TV as if that’s how they happen,” says Eachus. “We actually did the race about 20 times. The producers were like, ‘That was great! Let’s do it again!’ ” Read Full Article Here

Thursday, November 12, 2009

#018-From Daisy's family

Daisy Espalabra is an alumna of Iloilo High School (Batch 1973). The IHS Class 1973 wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Ponteras family (especially Cherry Ponteras-Quitzon) for allowing us to share some of Daisy's photos and also include the acknowledgement that another sister, Rosette, gave during Daisy's wake.

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"a collage of pictures when Daisy was still healthy with her friends in New Jersey."

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"These were taken months before Daisy passed and some when they went home to Iloilo last Sept. She was so happy to see her two kids and her 4 apos. "

Daisy's health deteriorated quickly within such a short space of time. She and Joash planned to go back home to the Philippines once more last Oct 26, but she quietly passed away then.

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"There must have been 200 people at the wake! Her new-found friends and even strangers came to pay respects. "

Joash (Daisy's husband) with two of his sisters Cherry (left) and Rosette (right)

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(Acknowledgement delivered by Rosette on behalf of the Family)

"GOOD EVENING!

Daisy was 17 and my brother was 18 when they fell in love and eloped. That was 35 years ago. Her parents insisted they had to get married. They didn’t have to twist Daisy’s & Joash’s arms. So we had the wedding at our house. Daisy wore a pink dress (her favorite color). A close friend played the “wedding song – there is love” on the guitar.

Like any teenagers, they had a lot of growing up to do. As I was away at college at that time and eventually moved to the U. S. I wasn’t a witness to all the growing up they had to do but our youngest sister was and may have a lot of interesting stories to tell. They went through tough times, raising 2 children, working & getting their college degrees. Through it all their love for each other kept them together.

Then Daisy made the biggest sacrifice for her family when she moved here, leaving her loved ones behind. Through hard work, she was able to help provide for them. She was homesick, she was lonely but she was able to cope with it because of all of you. You gave her a job, you befriended her, you cared for her, you gave her a chance, you made her feel wanted.

Life was about to get even better when my brother’s immigration papers were approved. They would finally be able to start a new life together. She was excited about making their rented room a home. Soon after, she was diagnosed with cancer. She was so optimistic about a cure and about their future together. I’m so thankful for their time together no matter how short. She really put up a good fight. She never complained but she was in constant pain. HE didn’t want her to suffer anymore. She’s now in HIS comforting arms.

In behalf of my brother Joash, their children Joash Louis, Jade, daughter-in-law Rosalyn and grandchildren J’Rose, Jared, Renzo & Rouge. My parents, Moises & Amparo, my sister Bethany & family, sister Cherry Joy & my husband Bill & children, I would like to express our sincere & profound thanks to each & everyone here tonight & to those who can’t be here but have known & loved Daisy. Thank you for your kindness & generosity. Thank you for your love & friendship. Thank you for being her extended family.

Because of your generosity, she was able to see her children & grandchildren for the last time. She loved every minute of the time she spent with them. No words will ever be enough to convey how grateful we are.

We will forever miss you Daisy. You were not our sister-in-law, you’re our sister! Till we meet again at Jesus’ feet. We Love You!

Lastly, let us take comfort with these words from John 14:1-3

Let not your heart be troubled; You believe in God, Believe also in ME.

In my Father’s house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you,

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again & receive you to Myself. That where I am, There you may be also.

We know where Daisy is right now and she’s happy. "

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"With this, I would also like to say “Thank You” for the prayers & support that you have given me and our family." - Cherry (Bingbing) Ponteras-Quitzon

NEWS UPDATE:
the memorial service in Iloilo will be this coming Saturday (November 14) at Jaro Evangelical Church and the burial of her ashes will follow at the Evangelical Garden in Balantang, Jaro.

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14 Nov 2009, Jaro Evangelical Church

"just this afternoon (2 p.m.) cho ramos, arlene donasco-celiz, haydee geganzo-jimenea and yours truly attended the mass ( 35.6 C...as n grabe kainit) for the eternal repose of the soul of our dearly beloved daisy espalabra-ponteras...so solemn and almost all were teary eyed..."

- Atty. Allan Ladrido

Four of our IHS Class73 members were able to attend the memorial service in Iloilo.

(LtoR) Melchor Ramos, Joash Ponteras (Daisy's husband), Haydee Geganzo-Jimenea, Arlene Donasco-Celis, Atty. Allan Ladrido

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

#017-Our Manila group's latest meeting

(LtoR) Lyn Verdeflor-QUICOSA, Sally Alemania-VELARDE,

Ruth Jagarap-PADILLA, Genie Limoso-SEBASTIAN,

Jo Basbaño, Mopet Almonares, Herman Basbaño, Ednathan Almonares

More Photos Here

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Monday, November 2, 2009

#016-They Long To Be CLOSE TO YOU

(Song and Lyrics by The Carpenters)

Dedicated to all the romantics of IHS Class73

led by Atty. Allan Ladrido

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

#015-Passing Away of Daisy Espalabra Ponteras

Daisy Espalabra Ponteras

1957 - 26 Oct 2009

(News shared by Marilyn Paranpan Valle, IHS Class73)

Hi All our Klasmeyts,

Sad news the passing of our dear Klasmeyt Daisy Espalabra Ponteras early morning today in her sleep that's a sweet surrender (Joash her husband called me tonight). But in my memories she is alive ginkadtuan ko sya sa NJ sa iya ubra at Tropical Hut bag-o sya magpauli sang Sept.23 sa kabataan kag mga apo nya sa Iloilo. Buhin isa naman sa aton Class 73. It is very sad kung panumdumun. Her body will be cremated on Friday Oct.30. I guess i talked to her last Friday and she said she was told her case is terminal and will be under hospice and possibly that's the reason that made her decide to go back home today Oct.26 their flight this morning but God has a plan for our life and early morning she went home with our Saviour Jesus Christ.

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The IHS Class73 wish to express our deepest and sincere condolences

to the Espalabra and Ponteras families. Daisy will be missed by her

classmates, schoolmates, and friends from Iloilo High School

Batch of 1973.

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