MAPA: Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon na Dangal, Husay at Tagumpay\"

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS

I must have attended a handful of reunions and come to think of it, all of these have been high

school reunions. I don’t remember any reunion of my elementary class (maybe because we were too

young then to form relationships?). Then at the university, I was not a “barbarian” since I joined an

organization based in another college since my close friends were from the College of Business

Administration, but maybe this is the reason why I never received an invite to reunions from my

college. But high school life is different. There must be something magical in the four or so years

when we were 12 to 17 years old.

Sharon Cuneta in her song talks of missed homeworks, first crushes and eventual heartaches as

well as the joy of being surrounded by friends. High school life was walang kasing saya and every

memory was beautiful, exciting and worth remembering.

Randy David (2011) also writes:

There’s something about the high school years that lingers and gets wired into our psyche.

I guess it has something to do with the fact that at that age, we are just beginning to be selfconscious, to be reflective, and to form impressions of people. And so when we meet at reunions

half a century later. We marvel at how time has changed all of us, but, at the same time, we

stand in awe of what it has failed to erode – the eyes, the voices, the laughter and the affection.

This year’s reunion is a very special one because it also marks a century of Victorino Mapa High

School’s existence. In June 1923, as Manila East High School, it opened its first classes. And since

then it has graduated over a hundred thousand students, including notable alumni such as

Washington Z. SyCip, Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban and Rico J. Puno.

Today as we celebrate a hundred years of its existence, we also give our thanks to the school

administrators, the faculty, and other school officials, both past and present. We thank them for

keeping alive the tradition of honor and excellence that has characterized V. Mapa and its

graduates. We also honor this year’s batch of Blue Falcon awardees. Lastly, we also give thanks to

the alumni officers here and abroad who have always tirelessly worked and contributed their time,

talent and treasure to ensure that the tradition of V. Mapa reunions continues.

Mabuhay ang V. Mapa High School!

____________________________________________________________________

David, Randy. High school reunions. Public Lives. Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 13, 2011, A16.

http://www.randydavid.com/2011/03/high-school-reunions/

AMELIA LIWAGAN-BELLO

Class 1975

EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

BOARD:

RICHARD G. PENAFLOR

Batch '83

(Lead Person)

AMELIA LIWAGANBELLO

Class '75

FELINA URETA

Class '72

DAISY NG

Class '72

ESTHER COOPER

Class '69

OPHELIA SANTOS

Class '69

LYRA AURELLANO

Batch '89

The centennial logo is courtesy of Engr. Reynaldo Dantes of Class

'71. Magazine Cover is courtesy of Rhey Lim

'70

and Artist Seth Sabiduria.

MAPA: PAGPUPUGAY sa 100 Taon ng DANGAL, HUSAY at TAGUMPAY

Ito ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng sentenaryo ng ating mataas na paaralan. Paano nga ba ito nabuo? Naalala

ko nasa zoom meeting ang alumni association at nagbotohan kung ano ang magiging tema ng sentenaryo.

Mga pitong tema ang pinagpilian at nanalo ang MAPA: PAGPUUGAY SA 100 Taon ng HUSAY at TAGUMPAY.

Pero may isang nagkomento na dapat daw isama ang salitang DANGAL na sinang-ayunan naman ng

nakararami. Napa-isip ako na dapat naman talagang may dangal sa paglinang ng husay at pag-abot ng

tagumpay. Masarap balikan ang high school life

\"

every memory kay ganda..... \" Yung naglalakad ka sa

pagpasok dahil walang pamasahe. Yung kakainin mo ang baon mong kanin na may asin dahil wala kang

ulam. Yung nanghihiram ka ng libro upang makagawa ng homework. Yung napagalitan ka ng teacher mong

terror. Yung nabasted ka ng first love mo. Maliban sa karunungan mula sa mga aklat at turo ng ating mga

guro, hinubog ng mga karanasang ito na tayo ay maging isang mabuting tao sa pag-abot ng ating mga

pangarap. Na gamitin ng wasto ang ating karunungan para sa kapakanan ng ating kapwa. Ito ang

maituturing na ikaw ay naging matagumpay sa lakbayin ng buhay. Hindi lamang yaman, kapangyarihan at

katanyagan ang sukatan ng tagumpay kundi buhay na ginamit ng wasto para sa kabutihan ng nakararami.

Hindi maikakaila na maraming mahuhusay at matagumpay na produkto ang ating mataas na paaralan na

kilala sa iba

't ibang larangan ng lipunan katulad nina Bise-President Arturo Tolentino ng Klase

’28, naging

senador at kalaunan ay naging Bise Presidente ng Pilipinas, nariyan si Sanggang dikit na magkaibigang

Washington Sycip at Alfredo M. Velayo ng Klase 1938 na nagtayo ng SGV and Co., nariyan din sina

Pambansang Alagad ng Sining na sina Jose Joya, Jr. ‘49 ng Arts, Cirilo P. Bautista,

‘59 ng Literatura at

Ishmael Bernal ‘55 ng Sining Pampelikula. Marami pa sila at hindi rin matatawaran ang mga alumni na

naghandog ng kanilan panahon at talino bilang mga guro, doktor, nurse, engineer, sundalo, social worker, na

bagamat hindi sila tanyag ay napakalaking kontribusyon sa ating lipunan. At sila ay nagbigay karangalan sa

ating mataas na paaralan. At sila ay magsilbing modelo sa mga kasalukuyang mag-aaral. Ito ang hamon sa

mga susunod na henerasyon ng alumni ng ating mataas na paaralan:

Ang mabuting pangalan ay maiging piliin kaysa malaking kayamanan at

piliin din ang magandang kalooban kaysa pilak at ginto.

Kawikaan 22:1

THE COVER :

Ang kulay asul ay ang kulay ng langit at dagat na syang yumayakap sa ating mundo upang maging isang lugar na

pinakamainam tirahan ng tao sa sandaigdigan. Ito rin ang kulay na simbolo ng ating mataas na paaralan. Gayundin tayo

bilang mga alumni na isang paaralang pampubliko ay dapat maglingkod ng tapat at may husay upang maging maayos

ang ating lipunang ginagalawan. At sa pagdiriwang na 100 taon ng ating mataas na paaralan, dala-dala ang mga

karanasan at natutunan sa loob ng apat na taon, higit tayong magbuklod at magkaisa na isulong ang isang kapakipakinabang na komunidad para sa nakararami. Sa cover,ang logo ng Mapa Alumni ay lumampas sa border , simbolo ng

ating paglampas sa 100 taong marka and we cross borders as we face a new centenial! Mula sa payak na simula,tayo

ngayon ay tutungo sa isa pang sentenaryo na may bitbit na dangal at husay upang lalo pang magtagumpay !

FELINA URETA - MIRAFLOR

Class 1972

EDITORYAL

EDITORIAL

BOARD:

RICHARD G. PENAFLOR

Batch '83

(Lead Person)

AMELIA LIWAGANBELLO

Class '75

FELINA URETA

Class '72

DAISY NG

Class '72

ESTHER COOPER

Class '69

OPHELIA SANTOS

Class '69

LYRA AURELLANO

Batch '89

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Victorino Mapa High School, once dubbed as “Manila East High School”, located in San Rafael, San Miguel, Manila,was

one of the four public high schools which opened in Manila in 1921-1923: alongside “Manila North” in Sta. Cruz , “Manila

West” in Tondo District and “Manila South” in Ermita District.

The first classes started in June,1923, in two wooden buildings at the present site in San Rafael Street, with a total of

fifteen classes in the first , second, and third year levels. The fourth year level was added in 1924; thus, its first graduates

marched in 1925. The pioneer graduating class valedictorian in 1925 was Eugenia Guidote, who later became the wife of

Gil Puyat (who later became a long-time senator of the country).

In 1930, a city ordinance was passed, renaming the public schools after former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court:

The “Manila North High School” became Arellano High School, the “Manila East High School” became the Victorino Mapa

High School, the “Manila West High School” became the Torres High School and the “Manila South High School” became

Araullo High School.

ADMINISTRATION

During its early years, the V. Mapa (Manila East ) High School had American principal teachers – John C. Carl, a

Thomasite, served from 1923 until his death in 1929. Another Thomasite – Lewis Lisk took over as acting principal, until

Mrs. Sarah M. England arrived in 1930 to become the second principal.

With the inauguration of the ten-year Philippine Commonwealth on November 15,1935, the prospect of the Filipinoself-government started. Americans in the education system as well as those in the civil service position had their days

numbered: qualified Filipinosreplaced retiring Americans.

When Mrs. England went for vacation in the United States in 1937, Mr. Francisco Tonogbanua, a noted Filipino poet,

took over as Acting Principal. When Mrs. England returned, she resumed her tenure as Principal and started in 1940, the

school paper, “The Mapazette”, with Mrs. Panalig Belmonte as adviser, and Isagani Cruz, editor. Isagani would later

retire as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

When the war broke out in December 8,1941, all classes were suspended and the school closed for the duration of the

war. When classes resumed in 1945, James P. Burns served as Principal, with Andres Ranola as Assistant Principal until

1947 when Mrs. England came back, Mr. Burns was then transferred to another school. Upon the retirement of Mr.

Ranola, Indolencio Madamba was appointed as Asst. Principal. During Mrs. England’s term, the government acquired

the San Rafaelreal estate for P50,000 from its owners, the Amos Bellisfamily.

When Mrs. England retired in 1951, Mr. Madamba became the first Filipino to serve as Principal. During his tenure, he

set up the Parent-Teacher-Community Association (PTCA), and formed annexes to accommodate the increasing

enrollment of Mapa High School students.

Upon his retirement, Mr. Madamba was succeeded by Mr. Fortunato Asuncion, who served from 1956-1959, and was

in turn succeeded by Mr. Fabian Bugayong who succumbed to heart attack in the same year. In1959, Mr. Clinio Diaz

became Principal and served until 1975, a long and fruitful 15-year tenure: evening vocational classes were started in

1962, evening academic classes begun in 1967, and the new 4-storey concrete building, costing more than P2 Million was

inaugurated in February, 1968. Special Science classes started in 1970.

After Mr. Diaz, came Mrs. Consolacion Esguerra (1975-1980), Miss Rosalina T. Reyes (1980-1991) and Mrs.

Elena Ruiz (1991-1992). In 1992, Mr. Emmanuel Kempis was appointed as Principal, the first Mapa High

alumnus (Class ’55) to occupy the position. He immediately took an active part in the formation of the Mapa

Foundation, Inc. – the financing arm of the V. Mapa High School Alumni Association. The principals followed

thereafter were Ms. Teresita Amasol, Dr. Alice Blas, Dr. Imelda Mendez, Dr. Tolentino, and Mr. John Butch

Locara. The current principal is Mr. Robert P. Velasquez.

Through the years, V. Mapa (Manila East) High School has produced thousands of alumni, a great number of

them attaining prominence in their chosen fields: public administration and government service, judiciary and

law, music and the arts, commerce and industry, military and police service, literature and journalism, banking

and finance, social work and humanitarian services, science and technology, architecture and engineering,

human resources development and many other fields.

THE START OF THE V. MAPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

With the significant number of graduates, it is no surprise that an alumni association was created. According

to records, the first graduating class immediately formed an alumni association in 1925. An official Mapa High

School Alumni publication in 1959 recorded that Atty. Arturo A. Alfariz, a member of class 1925, a prominent

lawyer who later became Solicitor General, was the Association President from 1931-1951. Another

prominent lawyer and Bataan veteran Atty. Abelardo Subido, of Class 1931 succeeded him.

Records also revealed that in the years 1941-1975, the other distinguished personalities who were active in

one position or another were Justice Antonio Barredo, Justice Milagros A. Herman, Dean Armando B. Isip

and Mrs. Consuelo Salazar-Perez.

The Articles of Incorporation filed and duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the

29th of September, 1978 during the term of Police General Gerardo Tamayo of Class 1940, formally organized

the Association.

Through the years, the Alumni Association has had its ups and downs, sometimes hibernating for a few

years, but rising again with renewed vigor like a Phoenix reborn.

In 1982, the elected Board of Directors, assisted and supported by a few very active classes, made serious and

frantic preparation for Mapa High School’s Diamond Anniversary in February,1983. From then on, efforts

snowballed into the present where the annual homecomings gather more than 700 alumni every year.

Twenty (20) alumni have served as presidents in later years and these were :

1975-1982 P/Gen. Gerardo G. Tamayo, ’40 (+) 1982-1984 Mr. Antero G. Morales, ’47 (+)

1984-1985 Ms. Josephine O. Balderian, ’60 1985-1989 P/Gen. Ernesto L. Diokno, ’56 (+)

1989-1990 Engr. Felicito Rey Signo, ’55 1990-1991 Judge Manuel Dumatol, ‘49

1991-1993 Judge Vicente S. Pulido, ’48 1993-1995 Mr. Orlando S. Zorilla, ‘59

1995-1997 Atty. Leonides S. Bernabe Jr. ’54 1997-1998 Mr. Miguel S. Picache, ’49 (died in office)

1998-1999 Mr. Fortunato P. Aguas, ’40 1999-2001 Mr. Benjamin P. Agleham, ’55 (+)

2001-2003 Ms. Eunice Bolisay-Vargas, ’58 (+) 2003-2005 Arch. Mariano M. Delos Santos, ‘72

2005-2007 Mr. Benjamin P. Agleham, ’55 (+) 2007-2009 Ms. Eunice Bolisay-Vargas, ’58 (+)

2009-2011 Mr. Renato I. Hernandez, ’69 2011-2013 Mr. Alejandro Evangelista, Jr. ’60 (+)

2013-2019 Dr. Bienvenido M. Abante, Jr. ’68 2019-Present P/Col. Rodrigo R. Bonifacio, ‘76

The current President, Retired Police Colonel, Rodrigo R. Bonifacio, is a member of Class ’76. Because of the

close camaraderie among the alumni, more and more classes have enthusiastically formed their own individual

class organizations, not just to renew nostalgic friendships, but also to be able to give and share their blessings to

their Alma Mater.

Jorge V. Delarmente , Class ’47 (+)

* Updated by Engr. Richard G. Penaflor ’83 (19 September 2022)

MAPA: Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal, Husay at Tagumpay!

Isang di-mapapantayang “milestone” o pagdiriwang ang tumuntong ang sinuman o anumang samahan sa ika-100 taon. Para pa

ngang tumugma sa ginagawang ating minamahal na V. MAPA ang sinabi ng pilosopong si Confucius: “IF YOU THINK IN TERMS

OF A YEAR, PLANT A SEED; IF IN TERMS OF TEN YEARS; PLANT TREES; IF IN TERMS OF 100 YEARS, TEACH THE

PEOPLE.”

Sa isang institusyong pang-karunungan gaya ng V. MAPA, ang mga kaguruan at mga taong naging tagapangalaga, nagbahagi

ng talento, talino at buhay nila sa ikatututo ng mga bata mula pa 1923 ay tiyak na nag-iwan ng hindi matatawaran na

dekalidad na tatak at impluwensya sa murang isipan sa maaaring milyong mga kabataang dumaan sa paaralang ito. Higit pa sa

pagdiriwang ang ika-100 taong pagkakatatag nito, masdapat nating ikarangal sa mga nagawa nito ang pagsasalin ng karunungan

sa mga mag-aaral na dito ay natuto, at nagpapatuloy pa rin ang MAPA sa dakilang layuning ito.

Sabi ni Henry Adams, ninuno ng dalawang Pangulong Amerikano na sina John Quincy Adams at John Adams:

“A TEACHERAFFECTS ETERNITY; HE CAN NEVER TELL WHERE HIS INFLUENCE STOPS.”

Narito tayong mga alumni ng MAPA na magpapatunay sa katotohanan ng quotation na ito, di po ba? Ang impluwensya ng mga

guro natin ay hindi pa rin natin nalilimutan – yun bang para sa atin noon ay “Miss Tapia” na masusungit ngunit nalimot na ang

sariling kaligayahan at tumandang dalaga dahil buhos sa atin ang buong panahon para turuan tayo.

Sa mga hanay ng mga nagsipagtapos sa paaralang ito, hindi na mabilang ang mga naging lawakat laki ng kontribusyon sa

pambansang kahusayan, na nakilala rin sa iba-ibang propesyon, hindi lang dito kundi sa buong mundo.

Historically, Wikipedia states that V MAPA is one of the oldest public high schools inManila, and has produced a formidable list

of successful graduates in various fields since its foundation in 1923. Along with Manila Science, Ramon Magsaysay, Manuel

Roxas, and Arellano High Schools, V. MAPA still offers rigorous Special Science courses to selected top students. Until today, it

is considered one of the top schools in Manila in terms of its performance in achievement tests and competitions. Wiki

also stated that in 2007, Mapa was named one of the cleanest schools in Manila. It also had the biggest student population

of 11,481 with a faculty of 488. At present, students enjoy a big and well-equipped auditorium, now known as \"Bulwagang

Velayo\" named after oneof its most notable alumni.

More than being proud alumni of this well-respected institution, we shouldalways feel indebted and appreciative of how we

were mentored, and pay forward so that this priceless legacyof nurturing brilliant minds and God-fearing young people will

continue. I enjoin you, fellow, distinguished alumni here today to still think of V MAPA as our “secondhome” - a place where we

returnyear after year, as the Lord gives us the strength to be here despite our young ages. Blessed with resources to give, let us

actively share and take part in its noble aim of producing more outstanding graduates that will not only make us proud but the

entire Filipinorace as well.

My warmest congratulations and well–wishes to everyone behind the fruition of this grand centennial celebration!

BENNY M. ABANTE, JR., Th. D.

House Representative 19th Congress

Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights District VI, City of Manila

V. Mapa Batch 1968

M E S S A G E

Mapagpalang araw po sa bawat isa at isang masayang pagbati sa muling pagtitipon ng mga

masigasig at butihing Alumni ng Mataas na Paaralang Victorino Mapa.

Ang ating sentenyal na selebrasyon ay dakilang araw upang muling sariwain ang nakaraan na

nagbigay kulay at buhay tungo sa tagumpay ng ating paaralan at mga mag-aaral na nagtapos dito.

Ito ay isang malaking pagkakataon upang alalahanin ang mga kaibigan, kamag-aral at mga guro na

tumulong sa hindi malilimutang karanasan upang ihatid kayo sa sa kung saan man kayo naroon

ngayon. Ito ay pagkakataon din upang iugnay ang kaisipan at puso ng bawat isa patungo sa mga

susunod pang layunin ng samahang V. Mapa Alumni Association.

This is a significant day to create an endearing history for all who cherish the past - a look

back in restoring life’s essentials – faith , love, and hope. In so doing, we obtain and sustain

immeasurable salutation and gratitude to our refuge, The Victorino Mapa High School, where

most significant school life’s experiences were moulded.

Nawa po ay manatiling mainit ang magagandang layunin ng V. Mapa High School Alumni

Association. Nakatitiyak ako na ang inyong walang kupas na galing, husay at kabutihan ang

magtatakda sa mga susunod pang panahon, na ang Mataas na Paaralang Victorino Mapa, ang isa sa

mahahalagang tagumpay ng bawat mag-aaral!

ROBERT P. VELASQUEZ

Principal IV

V. Mapa High School

M E S S A G E

I am humbled and honored to be a part of this historical event of Victorino Mapa High

School as we commemorate our Centennial Anniversary.

The former Manila East High School has produced line of successful graduates and notable

alumni like Arturo M. Tolentino, the 9th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

among others.

This milestone makes us proud to be Mapans and celebrate our Alma Mater’s great

victory for the past 100 years.

This grand celebration is certainly a momentous event for the whole Mapa High School

community as we reach 100 years which is indeed remarkable. May this year’s theme: “Mapa

: Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal, Husay at Tagumpay” serves as a vehicle to strive more

and inspired by the values of integrity, honor and excellence in achieving triumph for our

school and country as well.

As we face another fruitful years of existence, I hope that we remain steadfast to be a

blessing to others as we chart the course of our journey towards another success. May this

event uphold the strong bond and unity to all of us. I also take this opportunity to convey

my gratitude to our beloved teachers as they continue to mold our students and future

leaders of our country.

Congratulations and I wish everyone a jubilant and significant centennial celebration.

COL. RODRIGO D. BONIFACIO '76 (Ret.) February 26,2023

President, V. Mapa High School Alumni Association, Inc.

M E S S A G E

A heartfelt congratulations to the alumni, students, and in particular to the Blue Falcon

Awardees of V. Mapa High School!

We have reached a significant milestone in the history of our beloved Alma Mater,

celebrating 100 years of providing high quality education and staying true in honing

potentials who have become and will be assets to our beloved Philippines. With this year’s

theme: “MAPA: Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal, Husay at Tagumpay,” we look forward

to continuing the tradition of excellence, honor and integrity as we continue to contribute

to nation-building. This year’s theme is especially relevant as our country slowly rises from

the 3-year pandemic that has besieged Filipino families. In these dire times, may we

continue to be a source of positivism, inspiration, and hope to our brethren.

Together, let us move forward and may the Lord bless the work of our hands.

President, Blue Falcon Honor Society

M E S S A G E

It is with distinct honor and pleasure to congratulate our Alma Mater on its

Centennial Anniversary with its theme \"MAPA: Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Galing, Husay

at Tagumpay\". Surely this will create a nostalgic and ripple effect as we look back on our

past 100 years!

On behalf of VMHS Foundation, Inc. I enjoin everyone to participate in various

events and activities in store for our students, teachers and alumni this centennial

celebration. Our group for one has initiated Kalinga sa Kapwa #100 @100 and the Search

for Outstanding Mapa Teachers, and many more other activities.

Welcome to the V. Mapa High School Centennial Homecoming, Grand Reunion

and the Blue falcon Awards 2023.

Thank you and best regards to all!

DESIDERIO P. GURNE '71

President, VMHSFI 2019-2023

M E S S A G E

My sincerest greetings to all jubilarians and co-alumni on our 2023 Centennial

Homecoming, Grand Reunion and Blue Falcon Awards !

On behalf of VMHS Alumni Association of America ( VMHSAAA ) aka VMHSAA

USA/Canada, West Coast Chapter , I would like to congratulate the 2023 Jubilarians,

Blue Falcon Awardees and the tireless officers and members of the VMHSAA, Inc, Blue

Falcon Honor Society, and Office of the Principal for their hard work and dedication to

make the V. MAPA High School Centennial Anniversary Celebration a big success.

You have brought us to where we are now. Let us continue to invite and encourage

other V. Mapa H.S alumni in Manila and overseas to be part of this prestigious

association.

Lastly, may we all continue to grow in faith, hope and love and work together for the

betterment of our Alma Mater.

Thank you and best regards to all!

Domingo \" Boy\" Garcia Jr. '71

President VMHSAA USA/Canada

West Coast Chapter

M E S S A G E

We are all lucky and blessed! Yes! All of us here today that is one in spirit in

celebrating our centennial anniversary ! Err, not the centennial of the school but the

100th birth anniversary of Justice Victorino Montaño Mapa! (The school's name

changed from Manila East High School to Victorino Mapa High School four months later

in June,1923). Only once in our lifetime that we got to celebrate a centennial (but lucky

me to have also witnessed and attended the centenary of P. Burgos Elem. School in

2019!) That's why I promised that when it's our Alma Mater's time to celebrate, I will

make it 'todo' and 'banat' (ala Ma'am Gina Lopez' s strategy)!

With only four months to prepare after our 2022 Grand Reunion last October

23,2022, we need to be RUSHians and URGENTinians. We will make it the most

memorable, bongacious and experience of a lifetime event! We will extract the single

juice of our minds to come up with the best and memorable programs and activities, pull

out resources to the last centavos to help the school and the students and push our

strength to the limits to enjoin every body to come, have fun and celebrate! Hence, my

dearest batchmates, classmates, and schoolmates let's enjoy and give our best shot this

Centennial! Offer what you can give to our Alma Mater - your time, your talent and your

treasures. As they say, it's payback or should I say, pay it forward time!

Isang bonggang-bonggang pagpupugay sa ating paaralan, sa pamunuan ng Mataas

na Paaralan ng V. Mapa, sa mga guro, sa mga kaklase at sa the best alumni association na

meron tayo ngayon! Sa mga nagbabahagi ng serbisyo at tulong lalong-lalo na sa mga

balikbayans, sobrang salamuch po! Saludo po sa ating galing, husay at tagumpay!

ENGR. RICHARD G. PENAFLOR February 26,2023

Chairman, Centennial Organizing Committee

Vice-President, V. Mapa High School Alumni Association, Inc.

M E S S A G E

A big CONGRATULATIONS and a very warm greetings to our beloved Alma Mater

on her 100th year anniversary. What a milestone!

Hats off to the Officers, Board of Directors as well as all the working committees for

their tireless, hard work, long hours, and dedication in putting together a week-long

program, which will undoubtedly will be fun, enjoyable and a memorable event for each

and every Mapan attendee from all over the world particularly the locals.

Congratulations is also in order to the fourteen (14) 2023 Blue Falcon Awardees, one of

which is Esther Cooper, one of our FB administrators on this 100th year of V. Mapa High

School.

We are happy and proud to report that the VMHSA FB group which is continuously,

painstakingly and patiently being administered by Mr. Manuel Maliksi, has hit the 10k

membership mark. We welcome more Mapans wherever you are to join this distinctive

group. Thank you to all batches who are inviting their constituents to join as well.

We hope and pray for a very successful centennial celebration! Warmest regards

from your FB Admins - Manuel Maliksi Class ’59, Evelyn Belleza, Class ‘75, Esther Cooper,

Class ’69 and Maricel M. Sesduero-Santos Class ’94.

M E S S A G E

Manuel Maliksi '59 Esther Cooper '69 Evelyn Belleza '75 Maricel SesdueroSantos '94

VMHS ALUMNI FB ADMIN

President : Gerardo G. Tamayo + '40 President : Ernesto L. Diokno + '56

Vice-Pres: Lazaro R. Banag, Jr. + '52 Vice-Pres: Filemon P. Lichauco '56

Secretary: Nita V.L. Soliven Secretary: Daniel P. Santiago, Jr. '49

Treasurer: Angela Bunda-Blay '38 Treasurer: Rogelio L. Cortes '55

Asst. Treas.: Natividad C. Lucas Bus. Mgr.: Ramon A. Dellosa '60

Auditor: Oscarina A. Pascual '40 PRO : Florencio D. Ilagan, Jr. '47

Bus. Mgr.: Roberto C. Alcantara '39 Auditor: Felicito Rey Signo + '55

PRO (Span.): Tagumpay Eusebio '37 Director : Ricardo R. Apacionado '37

PRO (Engl.): Filomeno M. Gaudinez Carlos B. Basas '52

PRO (Tag.): Vicente S. Pulido '48 Pedro F. Reis '39

Liason Off: Socorro Alfiler Cresencio P. Cabasal + '60

Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Felicito Rey Signo + '55

President : Antero G. Morales + '47

Vice-Pres: Benjamin Molina '37

Secretary: Krishnan Delarmente '80

Treasurer: Oscarina A. Pascual '40 President : Felicito Rey Signo + '55

Auditor: Benjamin Gabriel '49 Vice-Pres: Francisco Ablan '47

Bus. Mgr.: Juan Martin '51 Secretary: Josefa J. Baldovino + '49

PRO : Joscephine Gomez '70 Treasurer: German Umali '57

Director : Casiano Paulino '27 Bus. Mgr.: Juan Martin '51

Jesus Valenciano '34 Auditor: Antonio T. Nicolas '59

Angela Bunda-Blay '38 PRO : Priscilla G. Avenir '49

Roberto C. Alcantara '39 Director : Parmenio B. Patacsil '55

Leticia B. Ramos '50 Lorenzo B. Udasco, Jr. '56

Lazaro R. Banag, Jr. + '52 Emmanuel L. Orosio '58

Mauro Parungao '76 Agustin S. Dizon '56

Ana Fe R. Garcia '82 Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Daniel P. Santiago, Jr. '49

President : Josephine P. Balderian '60

Vice-Pres: Porfirio O. de Guzman '52

Secretary: Joscephine Gomez '70 President : Manuel P. Dumatol '49

Treasurer: Edmundo M. Gaerlan '51 Vice-Pres: Maybelle Koh Guzman '50

Asst. Treas.: Daniel P. Santiago, Jr. '49 Secretary: Wilfredo P. Racelis '56

Bus. Mgr.: Juan M. Martin '51 Asst. Sec.: Jorge Delarmente, Jr. + '47

Auditor: Florencio O. Ilagan, Jr. '47 Treasurer: Remedios P. Eraña '54

PRO : Ricardo M. Esguerra '49 Asst. Treas.: Rodolfo O. Nolasco '40

Director : Ricardo R. Apacionado '37 Bus. Mgr.: Parmenio P. Patacsil '55

Ricardo T. Quebral '47 Auditor: Pedro A. Cariño '31

Ernesto M. Tomaneng '49 Director : Antonio T. Nicolas '59

Diosdado P. Noriega Angelito H. Paradero '65

German Umali '57 Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Moises S. Aguirre '56 Josefa J. Baldovino + '49

Alejandro Evangelista, Jr. '60 Secretariat: Daniel P. Santiago, Jr. '49

Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Porfirio O. de Guzman '52

1984 - 1985

1982 - 1984

CHRONOLOGY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

1975 - 1982 1985 - 1989

1990 - 1991

MAPA : Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal Husay at Tagumpay

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

1989 - 1990

CHRONOLOGY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

MAPA : Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal Husay at Tagumpay

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

President : Vicente S. Pulido '48 President : Leonides S. Bernabe, Jr. '54

Vice-Pres: Erlinda P. Buted '51 Vice-Pres: Miguel S. Picache + '49

Secretary: Eric G. Montoya '52 Brigido T. Paredes '55

Asst. Sec.: Jose N. Briones '41 Secretary: Lilia L. Abad '59

Treasurer: Teresita L. De Guzman + '59 Asst. Sec.: Paradina L. Rosete '60

Asst. Treas.: Potenciana D. Cruz '47 Treasurer: Eunice B. Vargas + '58

Bus. Mgr.: Romeo J. Jorge '50 Asst. Treas.: Ruben B. Manlapas '56

Auditor: Eduardo A. Baluyot '60 Bus. Mgr.: Renato L. Hernandez '69

PRO : Cesar C. Sanvictores '54 Liason Officer: Pantaleon C. Gavino '51

Asst. PRO : Gregorio R. Florencio + '55 Auditor: Vicente Chotangco, Jr. '57

Director : Ernesto M. Patenia '40 PRO : Boy Bombais '68

Julio F. Abarquez '46 Director : Melecio Palma '47

Romeo R. Lacson '49 Carlita G. Yap + '48

Rogelio G. Rosales '56 Esperanza Gonzales '38

v '64 Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Chairman - Coordinating Council: Carlita G. Yap + '48

Carlita G. Yap + '48 Co-Chairman: Gen. Ernesto Diokno + '56

Co-Chairman: Josie Joya-Baldovino + '49 Secretariat: Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47

Secretariat: Daniel P. Santiago, Jr. '49 Co-Chairman: Gen. Ernesto Diokno + '56

President : Orlando S. Zorilla + '59 President : Miguel S. Picache + '49

Vice-Pres: Leonides S. Bernabe, Jr. '59 Vice-Pres: Fortunato P. Aguas '40

Bienvenido M. Abante, Jr. '54 Remedios P. Eraña '54

Secretary: Rene P. Aquino '68 Secretary: Faradina L. Rosete '60

Asst. Sec.: Jufrie E. Zapiter '87 Asst. Sec.: Ana Fe R. Garcia '82

Treasurer: Eunice B. Vargas + '57 Treasurer: Eunice B. Vargas + '58

Asst. Treas.: Potenciana D. C. Cruz '58 Asst. Treas.: Ruben B. Manlapas '56

Bus. Mgr.: Renato I. Hernandez '47 Bus. Mgr.: Benjamin P. Agleham + '55

Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Carlos Doble '69 Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Renato B. Hernandez '69

Auditor: Armando Z. Magtulis '60 Auditor: Vicente Chotangco, Jr. '57

PRO : Gil Brazil + '55 PRO : Pantaleon C. Gavino '51

Asst. PRO : Ubaldo C. Domingo '57 Director : Esperanza Gonzales '38

Director : Reynaldo A. Villano '50 Melencio Palma '47

Deogracias D. Tigno + '49 Carlita G. Yap + '48

Manuel R. Reniva '52 Jose G. Diaz '53

Chairman - Coordinating Council: Lilia L. Abad '59

Carlita G. Yap + '48 Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Co-Chairman: Josie Joya-Baldovino + '49 Carlita G. Yap + '48

Secretariat: Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47 Co-Chairman: Gen. Ernesto Diokno + '56

Secretariat: Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47

1993 - 1995 1997 - 1998

1991 - 1993 1995 - 1997

CHRONOLOGY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

MAPA : Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal Husay at Tagumpay

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

President : Fortunato P. Aguas '40 President : Eunice B. Vargas + '58

Vice-Pres: Remedios P. Eraña '54 1st Vice-Pres: Juanito Nocos '57

Secretary: Faradina L. Rosete '60 2nd Vice-Pres: Mariano M. delos Reyes '72

Asst. Sec.: Ana Fe R. Garcia '82 Secretary: Ana Fe R. Garcia '82

Treasurer: Eunice B. Vargas + '58 Asst. Sec.: Carmen A. Gonzales + '60

Asst. Treas.: Ruben B. Manlapaz, Jr. '56 Treasurer: Teresita L. de Guzman '59

Bus. Mgr.: Benjamin P. Agleham + '55 Asst. Treas.: Amelia R. Gavan '55

Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Renato B. Hernandez '69 Auditor: Adoracion M. Acuña + '49

Auditor: Vicente Chotangco, Jr. '57 PRO : Demetrio L. Posadas '71

PRO : Pantaleon C. Gavino + '51 Bus. Mgr.: Pantaleon C. Gavino '51

Director : Melencio Palma '47 Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Victoriano R. Publico '70

Carlita G. Yap '48 Director : Nicanor J. Mansilla + '32

Josie J. Baldovino + '49 Butihin S. Torres '54

Jose G. Diaz '53 Eusebio C. Sison '56

Lilia L. Abad '59 Federico E. Dizon '64

Chairman - Coordinating Council:

Carlita G. Yap + '48

Co-Chairman: Gen. Ernesto L. Diokno + '56

Secretariat: Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47 President : Mariano M. De Los Santos '72

Vice-Pres: Juanito Nocos '57

Secretary: Ana Fe R. Garcia '82

Asst. Sec.: Consuelo C. Gurne '69

Treasurer: Carmen A. Gonzales + '60

Asst. Treas.: Mandy Nuguid '71

Auditor: Catherine S. Mislang '76

Bus. Mgr. Aileen Solesta '81

Director : Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47

President : Benjamin P. Agleham + '55 Adoracion M. Acuña + '49

Vice-Pres: Remedios P. Eraña '54 Divina Grace R. Pasigan '54

Secretary: Ana Fe R. Garcia '82 Reynaldo S. Lim '70

Asst. Sec.: Carmen A. Gonzales + '60 Fe F. Ymson '74

Treasurer: Eunice B. Vargas '58 Bernadette I. Ong '78

Asst. Treas.: Carlita G. Yap + '48 Richard G. Peñaflor '83

Auditor: Esperanza A. Gonzales '38

PRO : Pantaleon C. Gavino + '51

Bus. Mgr.: Tagumpay S. Eusebio '37

Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Ruben B. Manlapas '56 Chairman of Gen. Ernesto L. Diokno + '56

Director : Nicanor J. Mansilla + '32 the Board

Pedro F. Reis '39 President : Benjamin P. Agleham + '55

Juanito P. Nocos '57 1st Vice-Pres: Engr. Richard G. Peñaflor '83

Lilia L. Abad '59 2nd Vice-Pres: Victoriano R. Publico '70

Renato delos Reyes '69 Secretary: Catalino A. Mosuela '69

Chairman - Coordinating Council: Treasurer: Carmen A. Gonzales + '60

Carlita G. Yap + '48 Auditor : Rolando P. Tumapat + '60

Co-Chairman: Gen. Ernesto L. Diokno + '56 Bus. Mgr. Bernadette I. Ong '78

Secretariat: Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47 Director : Matilde Martin-Valdes + '30

Jorge B. Delarmente, Jr. + '47

Carlita G. Yap + '48

Adoracion M. Acuña + '49

Romeo G. Salas '53

Eusebio C. Sison '56

Josie De Jesus '57

2003 - 2005

1998 - 1999 2001 - 2003

2005 - 2007

1999 - 2001

CHRONOLOGY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

MAPA : Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal Husay at Tagumpay

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

President : Eunice B. Vargas + '58 President : Dr. Bienvenido M. Abante '68

Vice-Pres: Renato I. Hernandez '69 External VP : Porfirio B. Dimarucut + '72

Secretary: Gale C. Gaddi '82 Internal VP : Josie J. Baldovino + '49

Asst. Secretary: Sarrah De Leon '82 Secretary: Beth I. Ong '78

Treasurer: Josie De Jesus '57 Treasurer: Connie C. Gurne '69

Asst. Treasurer: Carmen Gonzales + '60 Auditor: Fe Paredes '75

Auditor: Gerardo Limbo '64 Directors : Lina P. Enriquez '51

Bus. Manager: Benjamin Sumang '56 Josie De Jesus '57

PRO : Anselmo Posadas '76 Carlos J. Guanlao '63

Directors : Josie J. Baldovino + '49 Ruben Apostol '70

Racquel Matatquin + '53 Divina V. Due '73

Tessie De Guzman + '59 Anselmo Posadas '76

Beth I. Ong '78 Eveliza B. Grande '79

Paulito V. Linis '80 Malou A. Frejas '80

Letty Gundayao + '81 Emma O. San Juan '83

Emma O. San Juan '83

President : Renato I. Hernandez '69

Vice-Pres: Benjamin Sumang '56 President : Dr. Bienvenido M. Abante '68

Secretary: Letty Gundayao + '81 External VP : Porfirio B. Dimarucut + '72

Asst. Secretary: Eve Bautista-Grande '79 Internal VP : Josie J. Baldovino + '49

Treasurer: Josie De Jesus '57 Secretary: Beth I. Ong '78

Asst. Treasurer: Carmen Gonzales + '60 Treasurer: Connie C. Gurne '69

Auditor: Gerardo Limbo '64 Auditor: Rosalie M. Cruz '75

Bus. Mgr.: Vic Publico '70 Directors : Concepcion Ortiz-Sta. Ana '55

PRO : Anselmo Posadas '76 Cora Garcia '56

Directors : Racquel Matatquin + '53 Josie De Jesus '57

Tessie De Guzman + '59 Letty De Jesus '60

Josie Valderama '58 Eduardo Uy '64

Beth I. Ong '78 Josie Mapalo-Webb '68

Paulito V. Linis '80 Ruben Apostol '70

Emma O. San Juan '83 Anselmo Posadas '76

Eveliza B. Grande '79

Emma O. San Juan '83

President : Alejandro Evangelista, Jr. + '60

Vice-Pres: Anselmo Posadas '76 President : Dr. Bienvenido M. Abante '68

Emma O. San Juan '83 External VP : Emma O. San Juan '83

Secretary: Filomena V. Paredes '75 Internal VP : Josie J. Baldovino + '49

Asst. Secretary: Eve Bautista-Grande '79 Secretary: Eveliza B. Grande '79

Treasurer: Concepcion Sta. Ana '55 Treasurer: Connie C. Gurne '69

Asst. Treas.: Carmen Gonzales + '60 Auditor: Evelyn Belleza '75

Auditor: Ruben Apostol '70 Directors : Concepcion Ortiz-Sta. Ana '55

Bus. Mgr.: Bernadette I. Ong '78 Cora Garcia + '56

PRO : Edgar Nogales '82 Josie De Jesus '57

Directors : Gerardo Limbo '64 Letty De Jesus '60

Zeny Policarpio '56 Evangeline Pinlac-Arafiles '69

Connie Gurne '69 Josie Mapalo-Webb '68

Rey Dantes '71 Ruben Apostol '70

Ma. Lourdes A. Frejas '80 Volunteers : Toni Saneo + '84

Chairman Renato I. Hernandez '69 Belen Abella '84

Coordinating Council Marcel De Veyra '84

2017 - 2019

2007 - 2009 2013 - 2015

2009 - 2011 2015 - 2017

2011 - 2013

CHRONOLOGY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

MAPA : Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal Husay at Tagumpay

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

President : Col. Rodrigo D. Bonifacio '76 President : Col. Rodrigo D. Bonifacio '76

External VP : Josie Mapalo-Webb '68 Vice-Pres. (Int.) Engr. Richard G. Penaflor '83

Internal VP : Emma O. San Juan '83 Vice-Pres. (Ext.) Demetrio Posadas '71

Secretary: Victoriano R. Publico '70 Secretary: Karen Rose Gallardo '96

Sky Lyne Buera 75 Asst. Secretary: Sky Lyne Buena '75

Treasurer: Josie De Jesus '57 Treasurer: Ma. Lourdes A. Frejas '80

Auditor: Remedios Erana '54 Asst. Treasurer: Ara Lanorio '94

PRO : Ma. Lourdes A. Frejas '80 Auditor: Lyra Bom Pasetes '89

Directors : Josie J. Baldovino + '49 Directors : Leticia I. De Jesus '60

Lina Picache-Enriquez '51 Cynthia Esguerra-Dela Cruz '63

Concepcion Ortiz-Sta. Ana '55 Victoriano R. Publico '70

Lilia A. Abad '59 Divina V. Due '73

Letty De Jesus '60 Gilbert B. Jimenez '79

Renato Delos Reyes '69 Tina Calulo '81

Demmy Posadas '71 Nestor Utanes '90

Toni Saneo + '84

Volunteers : Divina V. Due '73

Erline Forbile '79 Volunteers : Catalino Enriquez '75

Engr. Richard G. Penaflor '83 Cecilia Pardales '78

Belen Abella '84 Beth Imperial-Ong '78

Marcel De Veyra '84 Maria Teresa Valenzuela '84

Ronan De Guzman Ignacio '87

President Desiderio P. Gurne '71

Vice-Pres: Lina Picache-Enriquez '51

Secretary: Ma. Lourdes A. Frejas '80

President : Col. Rodrigo D. Bonifacio '76 Treasurer: Lilia A. Abad '59

Vice-Pres. Engr. Richard G. Penaflor '83 Auditor: Victoriano R. Publico '70

Secretary: Lyra Bom Pasetes '89

Treasurer: Ma. Lourdes A. Frejas '80

Auditor: Tina Calulo '81

Directors : Lilia A. Abad '59 President and Bishop Reuben M. Abante '75

Leticia I. De Jesus '60 Chairman

Victoriano R. Publico '70 Members : Lina Picache-Enriquez '51

Demetrio Posadas '71 Amelia Liwagan-Bello '75

Divina V. Due '73 Maj. Gen. Nicanor E. Dolojan '75

Sky Lyne Buena '75 Col. Rodrigo D. Bonifacio '76

Gilbert B. Jimenez '79

Marife Molina '88

Nestor Utanes '90

Ara Lanorio '94

Volunteers : Ruben Apostol '70 Chairman : Victoriano R. Publico '70

Ronan De Guzman Ignacio '87 Members : Demetrio Posadas '71

Karen Rose Gallardo '98 Let I. De Jesus '60

Janice Yap-Castro '96 Lyra Bom Pasetes '89

2019 - 2021

Blue Falcon Screening Committee

2021 - 2023

VMHS Foundation, Inc.

Blue Falcon Board of Judges

2023 - 2025

CLASS OF 1949 CLASS OF 1968

RAMON BACAY 0998 551 4002 JOSIE MAPALO-WEBB 0917 128 1511

TEODY BERZA 0917 886 1472

CLASS OF 1950

MAYBELLE KOCH GUZMAN 0917 558 0329 [email protected] CLASS OF 1969

EVANGELINE ARAFILES 0932 878 0925

CLASS OF 1951

SONIA CABRERA 0917 522 2732 CLASS OF 1970

LINA PICACHE ENRIQUEZ 0917 537 4478 [email protected] VIC PUBLICO 0905 598 8389 [email protected]

RUBEN APOSTOL 0918 700 7604

CLASS OF 1952

ANTONIO PAGKALINAWAN 8812 6466 CLASS OF 1971

DEMY POSADAS 0917 533 1360 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1953 NIDA JUANENGO 0927 495 8181 [email protected]

ISMAEL KHAN 0905 264 6918

CLASS OF 1972

CLASS OF 1954 DAISY NG 0926 624 2178 [email protected]

REMEDIOS ERAÑA 8241 7023 FELINA URETA MIRAFLOR 0917 510 2886 [email protected]

GRACE PASIGAN 8637 0307 EMMA TORRES D. 0915 212 4492 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1955 CLASS OF 1973

CHIT STA. ANA 0920 475 1457 DIVINE VILLARUEL DUE 0916 438 7999 [email protected]

DINAH FERMAZI PACIO 0920 533 3340 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1956 & 0916 378 7588

BEN SUMANG 0932 173 5618

CORA GARCIA 8313 6002 CLASS OF 1974

FLORINA MAKAHLEH 0916 440 3343

CLASS OF 1957 JUN HERNANDEZ 0932 596 6009 [email protected]

JOSIE DE JESUS 0917 523 9140 [email protected]

ALICIA SEBASTIAN 0977 013 0377 CLASS OF 1975

MARIE CIELO \"SKY\" BUENO 0928 659 4812 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1958 RAQUEL BARTOLOME [email protected]

JOSIE VALDERAMA 8542 9971

SOL PAYAWAL 0916 236 2180 CLASS OF 1976

ANA VERNE VELASCO 0966 966 3645 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1959 ROWENA CANJA 0917 545 6402 [email protected]

LILY ABAD 0917 499 1132 [email protected]

ORLY ZORILLA 0917 819 3012 [email protected] CLASS OF 1977

ROGELIO DELA CRUZ 0969 424 6162 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1960 OFELIA VILLANUEVA 0927 032 5779

LETTY DE JESUS 0908 892 6749 [email protected]

TESS TEODORO-LAURENTE 0917 343 1958 [email protected] CLASS OF 1978

BETH IMPERIAL ONG 0917 167 8882 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1962 JOHNNY GLORIA 0920 573 1744

TITO VALBUENA +1 973 820 7180 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1979

CLASS OF 1963 GILBERT JIMENEZ 0961 935 0541 [email protected]

CARLOS GUANLAO 0932 231 9683 [email protected] EVE BAUTISTA-GRANDE 0927 914 8012 [email protected]

GERRY LIMBO 0918 944 7220 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1964 CLASS OF 1980

EDUARDO UY 0908 965 9419 MALOU FREJAS 0917 810 8512 [email protected]

RICO DIZON 8850 6406 LITO LINIS 0917 824 4208

CLASS OF 1965 CLASS OF 1981

CESAR APOLINARIO 0915 387 5458 REY VARGAS 0910 328 8444

MANUEL ROXAS 0922 997 2160 RODEL TUNGALA 0929 348 1800

CLASS OF 1966

ANGELA DIOKNO CADLUM 0906 391 1759 CLASS OF 1982

BERNIE LOPEZ 0917 800 1943 EDGAR NOGALES 0926 950 5815

CLASS OF 1967 CLASS OF 1983

FLORENTINO TERUEL 0920 951 1063 CRIS MANLANGIT 0922 880 6923 [email protected]

PAYAPA CRUZ 0922 844 5232 REACH PEÑAFLOR 0927 790 4841 [email protected]

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2023 Coordinating Council Directory

from the records of the VMHS Alumni Secretariat, Ms. Bom Pasetes '89 (as of February 14, 2023)

CLASS OF 1984 CLASS OF 1994

MARIVIC COMPETENTE 0918 991 1082 [email protected] ARA LANORIO 0956 744 0398 [email protected]

MARIA TERESA T. VALENZUELA 0919 096 6885 [email protected] ANABELLE GILANG 0995 680 4799 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1995

MANUEL CHAN 0905 340 0993 ANDREINNA DONADILLO 0932 866 0817 [email protected]

EDWARD TENA [email protected]

CLASS OF 1986

EMY TERRADO 0923 990 3600 [email protected] CLASS OF 1996

JOSEPH AVILA 0917 893 2156 [email protected] KAREN ROSE GALLARDO 0905 327 8274 [email protected]

ELI LOPEZ OBAMOS 0923 676 5188 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1987

MARIE PAZ CORONEL 0917 860 9570 CLASS OF 1997

RONAN IGNACIO 0919 075 0913 [email protected] ALEX SANGIL 0936 536 3886 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1988

MARIFE MOLINA 0977 250 3770 [email protected] CLASS OF 1998

JOSE VERZOSA JR. 0966 417 9586 [email protected] JANICE YAP CASTRO 0927 344 0510 [email protected]

CLASS OF 1989 CLASS OF 1999

LYRA \"BOM\" PASETES 0917 350 7584 [email protected] JOEL ARAOJO 0908 817 8504

JOSEPH EISMA 0917 531 7686 [email protected] JONALYN ORDINADO 0927 224 6119

CLASS OF 1990 CLASS OF 2001

NESTOR UTANES 0926 734 2431 [email protected] DARWIN VARGAS 0917 502 8327

DEE GEE SAMAR BANGALAN 0917 185 0433 [email protected]

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 1991 KRIS DENNIS BEDAR 0930 400 4101

VERNA LYNN ROMANO MALIMBAN0909 203 2030 [email protected]

CLASS OF 2005

CLASS OF 1992 JESSICA VILLACRUSIS 0975 218 9621

ETHEL ILOCSO 0977 376 3004 [email protected] JETHRO SALANAP 0915 149 5850

ALLAN CADAG 0927 869 5368 [email protected]

CLASS OF 2012

CLASS OF 1993 SHARLENE SANDOVAL 0919 006 9254 [email protected]

KAI DE JESUS 0919 437 7972 [email protected] CHRISTINE JOY LAVARES 0917 566 6100

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2023 Coordinating Council Directory

from the records of the VMHS Alumni Secretariat, Ms. Bom Pasetes '89 (as of February 14, 2023)

The Victorino Mapa High School Alumni Association, Incorporated held its 2022 Grand Alumni Homecoming last

October 23, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic had caused all of us some impediments and obstacles to celebrate the usual

annual event every last Sunday of February. Although this tradition was forced to change by fortuitous event, the

leadership of our organization tried to assure that there will be no gap for every Jubilarians to celebrate their own class as

a matter of right under V. Mapa High School Alumni Association Incorporated. This is true because the incumbent Board of

Trustees and Officers of our association remain steadfast in serving the alumni unconditionally and this Centennial

celebration is a testament of our hardship and dedication to our Alma Mater.

There is no moment for rest and recreation to all V. Mapa High School Alumni Association Working team as we tried to hit

the deadline for the Centennial event. Every day after the 99th Anniversary of Victorino Mapa High School, the Alumni

Officers continue to work to make this big event a success and every Saturday the Board of Trustees and Officers hold the

regular meeting with the Class Representatives and altogether craft the plans and program for the Grand Centennial

Celebration.

The leadership of alumni executive council had already reserved the Crowne Plaza Hotel as the venue for 2023 Centennial

Grand Alumni Homecoming and Recognition of Outstanding Alumni and Mapa Blue Falcon awardees.

As your President, I am happy to report to you several significant projects initiated by the Board of Trustees and Officers.

Through the leadership of our Alumni Association, we were able to seek the help of Manila’s 6th District Representative

Honorable Bienvenido Abante’68, my predecessor, for the speedy approval of the following projects for our Alma Mater:

1. Construction of Overhead Water Tank with Concrete Cistern facility P1,831,000.00;

2. Purchase of Brand New Elevator for New Building P2,120,000.00;

3. Renovation of Picache Hall P1,890,000.00;

4. Renovation of Blue Falcon Honor Society Hall P2,950,000.00; and

5. Construction of PWD Ramp at the New Building P285,000.00

The renovation and retrofitting projects as of this reporting is 100% completed. In addition to this report, the Board of

Trustees and Officer are proud to announce that appropriate representation through Board Resolution was realized to the

City Council of Manila Local Government Unit to rename San Rafael Street where our school is situated to Chief Justice

Victorino Mapa to mark its 100 years of its existence as one of the oldest public school in the City.

These and many more projects will be carried out in the succeeding years which are geared towards the delight and usage

of the students, the faculty as well as the alumni, when we hold our meetings and special alumni occasions.

I enjoin all alumni and other stakeholders to give back and give more to our beloved Victorino Mapa High School. We

should never get tired of helping and giving back because this is where we etched our humble beginning. Our school

deserves all help and assistance it can get from all of us.

COL. RODRIGO D. BONIFACIO (Ret.) February 26,2023

President, V. Mapa High School Alumni Association, Inc.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Excerpts from the 14 pages Independent Auditor's Report of

December 31,2021 and 2020

audited by Teresita A. Sy (CPA License No. 57824)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Excerpts from the 14 pages Independent Auditor's Report of

December 31,2021 and 2020

audited by Teresita A. Sy (CPA License No. 57824)

The V. Mapa High School Foundation, Inc. is one with every Mapans in celebrating

our 100 years as an institution. With the partnership and collaboration of V. Mapa

High School, Rotary Club of Muntinlupa Filinvest, VMHS Class ’71 Alumni

Association, Inc. and with the participation of the Philippine Cancer Society through

the Roray Club of Makati Premier District and Rotary Club of Muntinlupa Central,

we will launch the following :

1. “KALINGA SA KAPWA #100@100” on February 13, 2023

Isang pagpupugay sa 100 gurong babae na bibigyan ng libreng Breast/Cervix Cancer Screening at 100 magaaral na bibigyan ng libreng oral hygiene “Ngiting Puting Ngipin” sa ika-100 taon annibersaryo ng Victorino

Mapa High School. Katuwang ang Philippine Cancer Society of the Philippines, Rotary Club of Makati Premier

District at Rotary Club of Muntinlupa Central, sa kanilang Mobile Clinics at Medical Staff. Memorandum of

Understanding as a kick-off ceremony was signed on September 6, 2022.

2. “The Search for The V. Mapa High School Outstanding Teacher Award for the Year 2023”.

The Outstanding Teacher Award will be conferred to teachers that demonstrate excellent performance in

various areas including professionalism; teaching; student development; school development and

contributions to the education sector and community. The conduct of this search will be based on the

mechanics set forth by the school, which aim to promote recognition, respect & appreciation of teachers;

stimulate teaching profession as a career; and promote quality teaching and enhance teacher’s

professionalism. A Memorandum of Understanding between parties was signed on October 13, 2022 and the

awarding and recognition will be on February 24, 2023.

For this Centennial celebrations, I enjoin everyone to take active part by simply thinking and doing good to our

Alma Mater.

Congratulations to all Blue Falcon Awardees and all Mapans, Mabuhay tayong lahat! Maraming Salamat Po !

DESIDERIO P. GURNE ‘71

PRESIDENT, VMHSFI 2019 – 2022

V. MAPA HIGH SCHOOL

FOUNDATION INC.

(Formerly MAPA BLUE FALCONS, INC.)

San Rafael St., San Miguel, Metro Manila, Philippines • email: [email protected]

Statement of Receipts & Disbursements

As of December 31, 2022

Beginning Fund Balance ₱109,395.00

Add: Receipts:

Membership Dues 1,300.00

New Members:

Class ’71 Jose Hernes M. Abante 10,000.27

Bank Interest Earned 46.71

Shares on Pagcor Endowment

85% 851.207

10% 100.142

5% 50.071 1,001.42

TotalReceipts: ₱121,743.40

Less: Disbursement:

Bank Taxes 9.34

Donation to VMHS 10,000.00

Operational Expenses 5,000.00

SEC/BIR Compliance 14,900.00

Ending Balance: ₱91,834.06

Note: Pagcor Endowment Fund Deposit with Metro Bank

LILIA L. ABAD ’59 VICTORIANO R. PUBLICO ‘70

TREASURER, VMHSFI 2019 – 2021 AUDITOR, VMHSFI 2021 – 2023

DESIDERIO P. GURNE ‘71

PRESIDENT, VMHSFI 2021 – 2023

T H E M A P A B L U E F A L C O N

The Blue Falcon is an institutional symbol of V. Mapa High School.

What is a falcon? It is more than just a bird. It is a hawk, a well-trained hawk. The

trainers of falcons are called “falconers”. We are the “falcons” and our beloved

teachers are the “falconers”. It is blue because blue is the official color of our school.

The blue falcon award is given to a Mapan in recognition of his/her success in the

fulfillment of a life’s mission or vocation. It represents outstanding achievements of

alumni in the Mapa Tradition of Excellence. The purpose of the award is to provide

role models to young people, especially to Mapa students, inspiring them to live by

the values of honesty (katapatan), industry (kasipagan), and nationalism (pagkamakabayan).

We are proud in the company of fellow Mapans like Senator Arturo Tolentino+,

Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban, SGV Founders Washington SyCip+ and Alfredo

Velayo+, National Artists of the Philippines Jose Joya+ and Cirilo Bautista+, DBM

Secretary Salvador Enriquez, Jr+. , Sister Fides Arambulo+, and Outstanding Medical

Practitioner Cornelio Banaag Jr, just to name a few.

The first awarding of outstanding alumni happened in 1983. They were the first

batch of blue falcons. The next set came in only 9 years after, but the yearly effort to

implement the awards program began in 1993. For this year and the recent years ,

the event has been the responsibility of the Mapa Blue Falcon Honor Society under

the able leadership of Bishop Reuben Abante.

Let us greet and congratulate the 2021 Blue Falcon Awardees.

Orlando S. Zorilla ’59 is a Blue Falcon Awardee of 1992. He is the Founder

of the Mapa Blue Falcon Honor Society and the V. Mapa HS Foundation. He

is Former President of V. Mapa High School Alumni Association.

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BLUE FALCON PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT

I, _________________________________________, having received recognition as Mapa

( Name of Awardee)

Blue Falcon Awardee, for outstanding achievements in ___________________________

( Award Category)

_________________, do hereby commit to continue being a role model, in the Mapa High

School Tradition of Excellence:

 By Inspiring the youth, especially the young students of Mapa High School, in the

way i live by the values of honesty, industry and love of country;

 By being aware of my responsibility to share my time, talent and resources with

other people, especially to the poor. the marginal, and the weak;

 By paying forward to my beloved Alma Mater, participating in activities and projects

undertaken for the benefit of Mapa High School; and

 By always maintaining good standing and active membership in Mapa Blue Falcon

Honor Society.

So help me God.

Attested by:

________________________

Signature of Awardee

_______________________

Date: ___________________ Inducting Officer

Sen. Arturo M. Tolentino + '28 Most Outstanding Amb. Privado G. Jimenez '35 Foreign Service

Dra. Matilde Martin-Valdes + '30 Education Justice Oscar R. Victoriano '35 Judiciary & Law

Gov. Isidro S. Rodriguez + '31 Sports Sec. Salvador M. Enriquez, Jr. + '50 Govt. Service

Basilio Estanislao + '33 Banking & Finance Dr. Nelia Pallaria-Salazar '50 Science

Justice Juvenial K. Guerrero '33 Law Oscar L. Evangelista '52 Education

David B. Sycip + '33 Business Mgnt. Dr. Cornelio G. Banaag,Jr. '54 Medicine

Restituto Umali + '33 Music Engr. Filemon T. Berba, Jr. '54 Engineering

Brig. Gen. Mariano G. Ordoñez '36 Military Service Atty. Artemio V. Panganiban, Jr. '54 Community Service

Washington Sycip + '37 Auditing

Dr. Jose G. Tamayo + '37 Medicine

Brig. Gen. Gerardo G. Tamayo + '40 Police Science

Nestor Mata '46 Journalism

Justice Efren I. Plana '48 Public Adm. & Govt. Serv.

Dr. Virginia Legaspi-Aprieto '49 Applied Science Dr. Esperanza A. Gonzales '38 Education

Jose T. Joya, Jr. + '49 Visual Arts Atty. Zenon L. De Guia '49 Law

Cirilo F. Bautista + '59 Literature Benjamin P. Agleham + '55 Buss. & Ind.

Enrico J. Puno + '70 Performing Arts Felipe M. De Leon, Jr. '57 Arts & Culture

Dr. Antonio F. Mateo '64 Engineering

Police Col. Evna J. Ruiz '65 Military Serv.

Julie G. Esguerra '68 Special Education

Dr. Helen Paulino-Alundo + '38 Medicine

Francisco A. Ablan '47 Industry

Dr. Potenciana DC. Cruz '47 Education

Engr. Ricardo T. Quebral '47 Engineering

Judge Vicente S. Pulido '48 Judiciary

Dr. Benjamin C. Gabriel + '49 Science & Tech. Macrina Leuterio-Ilustre '30 Govt. Service

Ruben H. Hilario '50 Music Judge Lorna Lombos Dela Fuente '38 Law & Ind.

Romeo J. Jorge '50 Agri-Business Rosa Samson-Pacubas '38 Community Services

David M. Valderrama '50 Public Adm. & Govt. Serv. Engr. Julio F. Abarquez + '46 Engineering

Ricardo P. Acasio '51 Arts (Film) Carlita Generoso-Yap + '48 Comml. Pharmacy

Atty. Vicente B. Foz '51 Journalism Dr. Adoracion Mariano-Acuña + '49 Education

Engr. Sr. Ma. Aida M. Velasquez '55 Environment Ophelia Alcantara-Dimalanta '49 Arts & culture

Brig. Gen. Ernesto L. Diokno + '56 Police Service Dr. Remigio D. Marcelo '49 Medicine

Dionisio C. Tiongco + '26 Education

Engr. Pedro M. Carino + '31 Engineering

Dr. Perfecto K. Guerrero '35 Science

Agustin C. Mercado '38 Public Admin. Nicanor J. Mansilla + '32 Banking

Justice Isagani A. Cruz '41 Judiciary Natividad Alde-Nuguid '38 Journalism

Nestor L. Jose + '46 Social Work & Comm. Services Lourdes Velasquez-Mendoza '51 Govt. Service

Dr. Crisostomo A. Arcilla '47 Medicine Pol. Supt. Vicente P. Palmon '54 Police Service

Antero G. Morales + '47 Technology Dr. Annabellee de Castro-Singzon '54 Human Res. Devt.

Exequiel S. Molina '48 Music Dr. Evelina Maclang-Vicencio '54 Education

Justice Jose A. R. Melo + '50 Govt. Service Brig. Gen. Antonio V. Rustia, PAF '55 Military Service

Pantaleon C. Gavino + '51 Community Theater Engr. Felicito Rey Signo + '55 Engr. Comm.

Dr. Jose P. Mananzan '51 Tourism Arch. Mario S. Valderrama '55 Architecture

Arch. Geronimo V. Manahan '54 Architecture Virgilio R. Reyes '59 Arts & Culture

Ismael T. Bernal + '55 Arts (Film) Jose L. Lipa, Jr. '60 Sports

Brig. Gen. Brigido T. Paredes, PN '55 Military Service

Marcelo S. Lagmay '57 Journalism

Orlando S. Zorilla + '59 Business Management

Blue Falcon Awards

Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

1983 \"Diamond Jubilee\" Outstanding Alumni Awardees 1993 Blue Falcon Awardees

1994 Blue Falcon Awardees

1991 Blue Falcon Awardees

1995 Blue Falcon Awardees

1992 Blue Falcon Awardees

1996 Blue Falcon Awardees

Blue Falcon Awards

Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Justice Edilberto G. Sandoval '57 Most Outstanding

Atty. Fortunato P. Aguas '40 Entrepreneurship Juan T. Gatbonton '48 Journalism

Brig. Gen. Luis J. Diano, PAF '47 Military Service Benjamin G. Juarez '49 Entrepreneurship

Dr. Fe T. Otanes '47 Education Dr. Aurora Roxas-Lim '50 Education

Dr. Bella Angeles-Abangan '49 Journalism Renato Esguerra '51 Marketing

Dr. Isagani R. Medina '49 Hist.-Modern Atty. Norman Maggay-Tomelden '51 Humanitarian & Comm.

Archives Adm. Engr. Manuel P. Lontoc, Jr. '52 Engineering

Gabriel P. Santos, Jr. '53 Geological Science Angelo V. Manahan, Jr. '54 Banking & Finance

Engr. Jorge P. Lontoc '54 Human Relations Arch. Togelio L. Cortez '55 Architecture

Dr. Paulino S. Tenchavez '54 Medical Educ. Eusebio C. Sison '56 Tourism

Dr. Nestor S. Pareja '55 Medicine Reynaldo P. Palmiery '57 Govt. Service

Engr. Magdiwang H. Recato '55 Govt. Service Dr. Emilio T. Antonio, Jr. '64 Economics

Judge Rosalina Luna-Pison '56 Judiciary & Law

Engr. Antonio M. Urera '57 Telecom. Ind.

Alfredo M. Velayo + '37 Most Outstanding Dr. Alicia Sadili-Argana '51 Agri./Vet. Med.

Dr. Magdalena C. Cantoria '39 Science & Tech. Brig. Gen. Juan Cabrera, Jr. '51 Military Service

Judge Felicisimo R. Cabigao + '48 Public Service Eduardo K. Litonjua '51 Business/Entr.

Dr. Modesta Reyes-Plana '48 Media Education Emilio F. Munji '51 Music Arts/Cult.

Edgardo Ray G. Pedroche '53 Media Broadcasting Dr. Lutgarda Celestino-Quito '51 Medicine

Atty. Leonides S. Bernabe, Jr. '54 Socio-Civic Leadership Benjamin D. De Leon '53 Social Service

Dr. Eden Convento-Diaz '54 Govt. Service Dr. Ismael G. Khan, Jr. '53 Law & Judiciary

Alejandro Del Rosario '56 Journalism Melchor S. Ramos '54 Publ. Serv. & Adm.

Judge Helen Bautista-Ricafort '56 Law & Industry Leticia Malubag-Manlulu '56 Nutrition/Pub. Health

Dr. Romulita Cabanos-Alto '57 Technical Education Norma Nuñez-Chang '60 Med. Technology

Eduardo C. Evangelista '57 Revenue Service Dr. Ma. Luisa S. Quiñones '60 Education

Amb. Clemencio F. Montessa '58 Foreign Service

Agnes Marquez-Whiten '58 Community Service

Fred T. Pizarro, Jr. '59 Business Management

Judge Manuel P. Dumatol '49 Law & Judiciary

Dr. Mena Avena-Quina '51 Science & Technology

Engr. Rosauro C. Aquino '52 Engineering

Atty. Bonifacio E. Nakpil '47 Human & Comm. Service Ma. Luzviminda A. Fernandez + '52 Arts & Culture

Engr. Florencio Dela Cruz '49 Technology Marcelo P. Pagkalinawan '52 Banking & Finance

Dr. Vicente T. Dela Paz, Jr. '49 Medicine Cristina SJ. Arambulo (Sis. Fidelis) '56 Humanitarian Serv.

Dr. Magdalena E. Dugenia '49 Education Dr. Demetria C. Bongga '58 Education

Dr. Ernani G. Menez '49 Science Dr. Lenito A. Gatchalian '58 Medicine

Miguel S. Picache + '49 Business (Posthumous) Capt. Rolando T. Garcia, PN '60 Military Service

Victor T. Salinas '51 Realty Bus. & Con. Dr. Benedicto A. Santiago '64 Veterinary Medicine

Jose P. Cabazor '54 Mgnt. & Gen. Con. Enrico A. San Juan + '68 Journalism/Media

Sr. Supt. Armando Buenaventura '55 Police Service Atty. Edward A. Villarta '69 Govt. Service

Judge Agustin S. Dizon '56 Judiciary & Law

Chief Supt. Cresencio Cabasal + '60 Govt. Service

Teodoro T. Antonio '63 Arts & Culture

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2002 Blue Falcon Awardees

1998 Blue Falcon Awardees 2001 Blue Falcon Awardees

1999 Blue Falcon Awardees

1997 Blue Falcon Awardees

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Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Remigia Abrenica-Nathanielsz '53 Education Hon. Feliciano G. Salonga + '48 Maritime Indstl Mngmnt.

Pedrito V. Villa '56 Govt. Service Engr. Alfonso A. Nuguid '49 Real Estate and

Oscar P. Racasa '56 Engineering Construction

Engr. Bonifacio M. Lacanilao '58 Technology Frederick H. Dumo '55 Civil Aviation

Conchita Rayala-De Leon '59 Tourism Elsa E. Ortega '55 Community Service

Msgr. Manuel G. Gabriel '60 Humanitarian Service Margarita M. Parulan '55 Education (Non-formal)

Josephine C. Gomez '70 Arts & Culture Rosario R. Battung '55 Education (Higher Learning)

Luisito T. Palmera + '70 Police Service Dr. Elenita L. Roman '56 Dental Medicine

Lt. Emmanuel C. Cenizal '70 Military Service Restituto P. Torres '56 Business Management

Judge Lorifel L. Pahimna '78 Law & Judiciary Arch. Ricardo E. Sese '56 Architecture

Engr. Plaridel H. Recato '56 Chemical Engineering

Felimon P. Lichauco '56 Commercial Advertising

Dir. Rene Q. Aguas '57 Government Service

Atty. Rafael A. Francisco '58 Labor-Management

Relations

Bibiano M. Valbuena '48 Architecture Fr. Florentino L. Teruel + '67 Humanitarian Services

Quirino A. Marquinez '49 Government Service Dr. Jorge A. Sison '69 Medicine

Sancho A. Damez II '55 Judiciary Dr. Viannely Berwyn P. Flores '78 Cardiology

Angelina Vega-Cruz '56 Mental Health P. Supt. Ferdinand R. Quirante '78 Police Service

David S. Santos '58 Human Resources Jose Reuben Q. Alagaran '81 Journalism

Zenaida Belonia-Domingo '64 Education

Danilo C. Ronquillo '69 Military Service

Luz Mangundayao-Pacifico '71 Business & Industry

Romeo G. Salas '53 Business Management

Ceasar P. Carandang '55 Business Finance

Lolita E, Mirpuri '55 Humanitarian Services

Antonio B. Salenga '55 Police Service

Bienvenido C. Soriano '49 Technology Eva Cruz-Labadian '55 Philantrophy

Maybelle Koch-Guzman '50 Education Zenaida A. Policarpio '56 Education (Sec.)

Dr. Agapito N. Tuazon '53 Medicine Linda Estrella-Cabrera '56 Arts and Culture

Atty. Reynaldo A. Maclang '53 Banking & Finance Edgardo J. Alvarez '56 Nuclear Engineering

Porfirio Q. Ambrocio '55 Alumni Service Ernesto L. Bugante '56 Chemical Engineering

Armando Z. Magtulis '55 Business Management Josefina M. De Jesus '57 Entrepreneurship

Gen. Rogelio S. Martin '55 Military Service Hector B. Almeyda '57 Judiciary

Angel A. Bravo '58 Geological Sciences Erlinda F. Andal + '57 Education (Elem.)

Hon. Bienvenido M. Abante Jr. '68 Public Service Rolando A. Almero '57 Geology

Carmencita Delos Reyes '70 Government Service Dr. Virgilio C. Panganiban '57 Family Medicine

Juanito C. Nocos '57 Advertising

Capt. Adorable Villaverde '57 Merchant Marine

Luis Ad. Adriano '58 Agriculture

Arturo A. Leonin 59 Science & Technology

Cmdt. George A. Tunaya, Jr. '70 Military Service

Dr. Jaime M. Opinion, Jr. '78 Medicine (Surgery)

P/Supt. Florendo C. Quibuyen '81 Police Service

2006 Blue Falcon Awardees

2004 Blue Falcon Awardees

2007 Blue Falcon Awardees

2003 Blue Falcon Awardees

2005 Blue Falcon Awardees

Blue Falcon Awards

Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Paciencia Villalon-Cruz '35 Education Lina Picache-Enriquez '51 Publishing

Democrito Y. Caparas '57 Media Adolfo V. Ortega '51 Philanthrophy

Victor A. Alisangco '58 Aviation Rosalinda P. Pabalan '55 Community Leadership

Zenaida Racasa-Aliyas '58 Humanitarian Abraham B. De Ocampo '56 Visual Arts

Emmanuel L. Osorio '58 Community Service Peter S. Petisme '56 Entrepreneurship

Paulino D. Sambat '58 Medicine Basilisa Arzadon-Ramos '56 Social Service

Victor V. Valbuena '63 Mass Communication Elvira Aranda-Steele '59 Humanitarian

Hermogena Ramos-Aquino '64 Mngmt. Consultancy Roque Langkay Jr. '69 Merchant Marine

Edgardo M. Israel '64 Naval Service Loida D. Diaz '71 Education

Demetrio D. Posadas '71 Entrepreneurship Maria Luisa Torres-Reyes '71 Language Studies

Jose Hermes M. Abante '71 Theology P/C Supt. Rizaldo A. Tungala '73 Police Service

Bishop Reuben M. Abante '75 Church Leadership

Vivencio C. Arboleda '75 Engineering

Armelia L. Bello '75 Education

Teresa E. Concepcion '75 Communication Arts

Rosalie M. Cruz '75 Entrepreneurship

Ceasar Menes '53 Community Service Maj. Gen. Rafael E. Dolojan '75 Military Service

Remedios P. Erana '54 Humanitarian Donnbelle B. Reiland '75 Sports (Fitness)

Catalina C. Canevari '56 Commerce Atty. Jesus A. Y. Huertas, Jr. '79 Govt. Service

Jovita A. Chotiwatnanond '57 Civic Leadership Manuel P. Mogato '79 Journalism (Pulitzer Awardee)

Editha C. Avancado '57 Health Care Engr. Richard G. Penaflor '83 Environment

Dr. Herminio C. Valenzuela '57 Medicine

Dorothy De Castro '59 Humanitarian

Bayani Mendoza De Leon '59 Arts & Culture (Music)

Antonio & Melissa Buenaventura '59 Model Alumni Couple Evangeline C. Navarro '51 Education (Sports)

Ulysses Butuyan '59 Judicial Administration Pablo D. Camacho '55 Business & Industry

Sonia Margallo '59 Community Service Dr. Miguel A. Castro '55 Medicine

Eduardo A. Baluyot '60 Govt. Service Myrna Celerian-Chunsanit '57 Admin. Service

Herminigildo Berena '60 Business Bayani C. Redoblado '57 Social Service

Victor C. Arboleda '69 Banking Efren S. Tebermero '57 Govt. Service

Remedios Laxamana-Dungo '69 Fiscal Management Danilo B. Reyes '57 Accountancy

Marilyn Moral-Hortaleza '69 Entrepreneurship Rev. Afrie Songco Joye '59 Education (Theology)

Florida Ong-Santos '69 Nursing Ronaldo M. Velasco '59 Humanitarian

P/Supt. Rodrigo D. Bonifacio '76 Police Service Dr. Auroa S. Trance '60 Education (Math)

Eduardo P. Lagasca '60 Entrepreneurship

Lito A. Gajilan, Jr. '60 Community Service

Emilio Sanglay, Jr. '70 Music & Arts

Gil Dela Cueva II '72 Govt. Service

Atty. Ramon V. Te (+) '78 Politics

Dr. Reuben C. Guerrero '50 Medicine Ma. Teresa De Castro '79 Sports

Leticia Basas-Ramos '50 Community Service Ma. Riza Matibag-Muyot '80 Banking & Finance

Dr. Vicente R. Lagman '55 Dental Medicine Roger Pandaan (Ogie Diaz) '87 Entertainment

Jose T. Banez '55 Accountancy

Augusto R. Matias '55 Engineering

Remigio C. Leano '55 Govt. Service

Cresencia Castro-Vega '55 Nursing (Education)

Clemencia Sotto-Wong '60 Nursing (Clinical) Jose Peralta '51 Education

Adolovni Acosta '60 Arts & Cuture (Music) Aquiles A. Pante '55 Aviation Safety & Security

Dr. Eustacia Bleza-Guinto '60 Humanitarian Bonaparte Damocles '55 Humanitarian

Josephine P. Balderian '60 Entrepreneurship Angeles Quintos-Dela Cruz '58 Accountancy

Leticia I. De Jesus '60 Education Betty Duran Toribio-Byers '63 Education

Milagros Moso-Bertulfo '60 Midwifery Florentino Cruz Bagallion '63 Police Service

Alejandro I. Evangelista + '60 Community Service Cynthia Esguerra-Dela Cruz '63 Humanitarian

Ruben N. Apostol '70 Law Enforcement Eli Remolona '68 Banking

Esperanza Fabon-Victorino '68 Law & Judiciary

2012 Blue Falcon Awardees

2013 Blue Falcon Awardees

2010 Blue Falcon Awardees

2009 Blue Falcon Awardees

2008 Blue Falcon Awardees 2011 Blue Falcon Awardees

Blue Falcon Awards

Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Bernardo Factor Canaberal '70 Broadcast Media

Dante R. Boquiren '70 Sports Development Sonia Valenzuela Cabrera '50 Government Service

Ma. Isabel Atanante-Paulino '70 Government Service Angelina Jimeno-Chiu '55 Public Health (Nursing)

Zenaida Santiago Diola '71 Education Rodolfo Samonte '58 Visual Arts

Edna Peralta-Cabrera '73 Education Evaristo T. Valbuena '62 Architecture

Ramiro G. Viola '77 Police Service Josephine Cacho Antonio '71 Entrepreneurship

Raul G. Tomboc '77 Medicine & Health Care Babylyn Decena-Newfield '85 Tourism

Romulo R. Orate + '77 Sports (Gymnastics)

Teodoro D. Navea, Jr. '78 Community & Social Service

Diona Moran Marfil '78 Entrepreneurship

Ma. Fatima Timbasal Apuyan '81 Community & Social Service

Farley D. Areola '83 Accountancy

Marlon Purificacion '89 Journalism

Dr. Ruben S. Gualberto '56 Medicine

Ms. Gloria V. Pineda '56 Education

Engr. Celia Manansala-Sta. Ana '59 Civil & Structural Engineering

Arch. Edna Ferrer Turay '73 Arts & Architecture

Felipe Suva Martin '50 Economics Mariano Regaliza (Julio Diaz) '76 Filmography

Roberto Sunga '51 Medicine (Opthalmology) Ma. Rosario Laarni C. Diaz, M.D. '77 Medicine & Public Health

Divina Gracia Rualo-Pasigan '54 Humanitarian

Benita C. De Leon '54 Religious Affairs

Zenaida Bengson '64 Medicine (Health Care)

Dr. Benjamin V. Lozare '64 Professional & Consultation Services

Mario Santos '64 Professional & Consultation Services

Lourdes A. Alfonso, M.D. '69 Medicine (Health Care) Mercedes P. Tabao '57 Public & Government Service

Ricardo G. Berza '69 Banking & Finance (Civil Service)

Renato J. De Los Reyes '69 Business Industry Jose Villareal Cruz '59 Management & Consultancy

Elena Lapid Salonga '72 Entrepreneurship (Professional Service)

Milagros Soriano Serrana '75 Education Dr. Zenaida Denusta-Panganiban '68 Medical & Health Services

(Public Health)

Emilio L. Virtudes '73 Business & Industry

(Entrepreneurship)

Josefina N. Dela Serna '76 Community Development

& Humanitarian Service

Ofelia Cruz-Valdecaňas '55 Humanitarian Services Eufronia S. Tejada-Francisco '76 Education (DepEd)

Gilbert C. Dulay '63 Management Dr. Anna Victoria V. Mailas '76 Management & Consultancy

Msgr. Noerberto M. Habos '64 Religion Human Resource Management'

Rey Lapid '69 Finance & Industry Alexander Banzon Pasta '76 Arts & Culture

Teresita Errazo-Viduya '69 Community Service (Dance & Music)

Dr. Maria Luisa Butial-Recillo '69 Education Cristy Martinez-Sampal '76 Medicine & Health Services

Belita Makita '70 Education (Respiratory Therapy)

Roberto Anir '75 Education Jose Rex Nahil Navarrosa '89 Medicine & Health Services

(Respiratory Therapy)

Erick San Juan Arts & Culture (Posthumous)

2017 Blue Falcon Awardees

2018 Blue Falcon Awardees

2013 Blue Falcon Awardees (contd..) 2016 Blue Falcon Awardees

2014 Blue Falcon Awardees

2015 Blue Falcon Awardees

Blue Falcon Awards

Roster of Outstanding V. Mapa High School Alumni Awardees

V. MAPA (Manila East) HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Pacita Pinacante-Villegas '55 Education Elvira Santos-Decena '67 Community Development &

Maria Teresita De Hitta Jose '59 Community Development Humanitarian Services

& Humanitarian Services Rosanelia Tablico Yangco '71 Education

Jose Espiridion Castro '59 Community Development

& Humanitarian Services Arch. Manolo T. Deperio '72 Engineering & TechnologyPatricia C. Jocson '69 Education Architecture

Ofelia Alban Santos '69 Management & Consultancy Victoria B. Acosta-Martinez '72 Banking & Finance -Auditing

Robert P. Mortel '71 Religious and Accounting

Perla Villanueva-Antonio '76 Engineering & Technology Dina Boquiren-Masa '72 Engineering & TechnologyJosefina J. Balane '76 Community Development Agriculture

& Humanitarian Services Manuel S. Ogena '72 Engineering & TechnologyLoreta M. Pagalilawan '76 Banking & Finance Agriculture

Cesar Castillo Tiglao '79 Police & Law Enforcement

Dr. Ivan Pulido Evangelista '96 Medical & Health Services

Dr. Cornelio Banaag, Jr. '54 Most Outstanding Alumnus - Occupational Health

Angelina Saquing-Gincel '60 Accountancy & Education

Elena Natividad-Lardizabal '60 Nursing

Jessie Singh '60 Pollice & Law Enforcement

Nenita Cristobal-Eya '70 Education

Evangeline Pamoceno-Deming '70 Sports Development (Gymnastics) Manuel M. Mogato '79 Most Outstanding Alumnus

Sisenando L. Solis '70 Human Resources & Development

Reynaldo D. Angeles '71 Military, Defense & Security Elizabeth P. Evangelista '60 Community Development &

Francisco De Leon '75 Management & Consultancy Humanitarian Services

Lorena Hare-Rosen '75 Arts & Culture (Film) Victor Sison Buenavides '62 Banking and Finance

Zenaida O'Reilly '75 Community Development Financial Management

and Humanitarian Services Patrocino A. Dagohoy '67 Community Development &

Bienvenido C. Valerio '75 Religion (Church Leadership) Humanitarian Services

Marites Piamonte-Cosico '79 Government Service Estrella Sacramento-Cooper '69 Banking & Finance -

Auditing and Accounting

Domingo Boy Garcia, Jr. '71 Engineering & TechnologyEnvironmental Eng'g.

Cong. Bienvenido M. Abante '68 Most Outstanding Alumnus Admiral Feliciano A. Angue '73 Military Services

Capt. Eliseo Mones '60 Maritime Industry

Zenaida Ona-Cruzada '68 Religion (Church Leadership) Jocelyn Tan Labo '73 Management & Consultancy

Generosa Banag-Nakpil '69 Banking & Finance Human Relations & Resources

Finance Management Dr. Ma. Corazon S. Maglaya '73 Medical & Health Services

Engr. Reynaldo I. Dantes '71 Engineering. & Technology - - Public Health

Chemical Engineering Dr. Bayani Santos '73 Education - Language

Engr. Desiderio P. Gurne '71 Community Development &

Humanitarian Services Hermie V. Salita '78 Media and Mass CommuniEloida Palaad-Leonardo '71 Government & Public Service cation (Publishing)

Atty. Pascuala Sauza-Magtibay '71 Law and Judiciary Dr. Ma. Alenor Yaranon-Sunga '78 Medical & Health Services

Engr. Porfirio B. Dimarucut '72 Engineering & Community - Public Health

Development and Humanitarian Services Judge Edwin Avila Valdez '78 Public and Government

Irma Cabanayan-Baltero '79 Engineering & Technology- Services

Agriculture Marissa Rosario Bagan '96 Public and Government

Dr. Roberto D. Ampil '88 Education Services

Jefferson Seril Utanes '96 Media & Mass Communication

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V . M a p a H i g h S c h o o l M a n i l a .

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c l i m e s p r e v a i l i n g t h e n . B u t i n

p u t t i n g t h e s p o t l i g h t o n t h i s

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f a m i l i e s w h o c r y o u t f o r j u s t i c e .

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s i n c e n a t i o n a l h e r o a n d f o r m e r

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o b s e r v a t i o n s a n d f o r e c a s t s o f F a r

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t o u r o f t h e t r o u b l e c e n t e r s f r o m

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r e p o r t i n g c a t e g o r y .

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b o r n i n M a n i l a o n A u g u s t 1 9 ,

1 9 6 2 .

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a c h i e v e m e n t a s h i s n a m e , a n d t h e

s c h o o l , c e l e b r a t i n g i t s c e n t e n n i a l

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c o n t e m p o r a r y P h i l i p p i n e h i s t o r y .

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c a r e e r t h a t h e f i r s t n u r t u r e d

d u r i n g h i s h i g h s c h o o l d a y s .

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c o v e r e d d e f e n s e a n d p o l i t i c s f o r

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a s s i s t a n t n e w s e d i t o r o f T h e

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n a t i o n a l s e c u r i t y i s s u e s . H e w a s

t h e 1 9 9 8 N i h o n S h i m b u n K y o k a i

f e l l o w . I n t h e 2 0 0 4 , t h e J a p a n e s e

f o r e i g n m i n i s t r y g r a n t e d h i m t o b e

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i n t e r n a t i o n a l r e l a t i o n s a n d i n

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M c L u h a n F e l l o w .

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n a m e d r e p o r t e r o f t h e y e a r b y t h e

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j o u r n a l i s t o f t h e y e a r f o r R e u t e r s ,

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w i t h R e u t e r s M a n i l a B u r e a u f o r 2 0 1 6 .

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A w a r d f o r i n v e s t i g a t i v e j o u r n a l i s m a t

t h e 7 9 t h O v e r s e a s P r e s s C l u b o f t h e

A m e r i c a s i n N e w Y o r k .

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A w a r d s H o n o r S o c i e t y b e s t o w e d h i m

t h e M a p a B l u e F a l c o n A w a r d s f o r

J o u r n a l i s m a n d t h e n a g a i n i n 2 0 1 9 ,

h e w a s h o n o r e d w i t h t h e P r e s i d e n t i a l

A w a r d b y t h e V . M a p a H i g h S c h o o l

A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n , I n c . ( V M H S A A I ) .

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m a n a g e m e n t .

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w i t h w h o m h e h a s b e e n b l e s s e d w i t h

t w o a c c o m p l i s h e d c h i l d r e n , d o c t o r

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w r i t e r .

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S c h o o l M a n i l a , w h o c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e

w e a l t h a n d w e l l - b e i n g o f t h e c o u n t r y

a n d b r o u g h t p r i d e a n d h o n o r t o o u r

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O r l y t h e v i s i o n a r y . . .

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t h e f o u n d e r o f M a p a B l u e F a l c o n

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F o u n d a t i o n . H e i n s t i t u t i o n a l i z e d

t h e B l u e F a l c o n A w a r d s i n 1 9 9 3

a n d s e r v e d a s p r e s i d e n t o f t h e

A s s o c i a t i o n f r o m 1 9 9 3 t o 1 9 9 5 .

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t h e A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n , h e

i n s t i t u t e d a l o t o f p r o j e c t s a n d

a c t i v i t i e s w h i c h b e n e f i t e d t h e

s c h o o l , t h e s t u d e n t s , t h e t e a c h e r s

a n d t h e a l u m n i , M r . Z o r i l l a w a s

a l s o a B l u e F a l c o n a w a r d e e i n

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C o n s u l t i n g .

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s u c c e s s o r s o f B l u e F a l c o n H o n o r

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p e o p l e , t h a n k y o u f o r t h e

o p p o r t u n i t y t o h a v e s e r v e d a d

s h a r e d G o d - g i v e n g i f t s o f t i m e ,

t a l e n t s a n d r e s o u r c e s t h r o u g h t h e

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i s s u r e - t h e S o c i e t y w i l l c o n t i n u e

t o o p e r a t e i n f u r t h e r i n g t h e c a u s e

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l e a d e r s h i p o f B i s h o p R e u b e n

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C o n d u c t r e s s . .

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m e m b e r o f t h e U P M a d r i g a l S i n g e r s .

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w e n t h o m e a n d r e t u r n e d t o h e r a l m a

m a t e r V i c t o r i n o M a p a H i g h S c h o o l t o

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g o t o V M H S t o h e l p a n d t e a c h t h e

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w a s c o n s i d e r e d a s t h e m u s i c p r o d i g y

, s h e h a s s h a r e d h e r t a l e n t s a n d

m u s i c c o n d u c t e d a l m o s t e v e r y A l u m n i

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y e a r 2 0 2 0 , e v e n w h e n s h e w a s s i c k

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c o n t i n u e s t h e l e g a c y o f h e r m o m , a s

s h e h e r s e l f v o l u n t e e r e d t o b e t h e

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g r a d u a t e o f C l a s s ' 4 7 . H e w e n t o n t o

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t h e n w e n t o n t o g e t h i s d e g r e e i n

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w a s a l s o a m a s t e r a l u n d e r g r a d u a t e o f

t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f t h e P h i l i p p i n e s .

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A s s o c i a t i o n ( V M H S A A I ) , J o r g e w a s

c o n s i d e r e d a s t h e a l u m n i h i s t o r i a n ,

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h i s i n - d e p t h k n o w l e d g e o f a l u m n i

a c t i v i t i e s a n d h i s t o r y . H i s s e r v i c e t o

t h e A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n w a s b e y o n d

c o m p a r e w i t h h i s u n f a i l i n g s p i r i t o f

s e r v i c e t o h i s A l m a M a t e r .

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t h e S e c r e t a r i a t o f t h e A l u m n i

C o o r d i n a t i n g c o u n c i l a n d o n e o f t h e

D i r e c t o r s o f t h e V M H S A A I o f 2 0 0 3 t o

2 0 0 7 . H e w a s a r e c i p i e n t s o f t h e

P r e s i d e n t i a l c i t a t i o n a w a r d d u r i n g t h e

t e r m o f P r e s . O r l y Z o r i l l a i n 1 9 9 4 .

I n M a r c h 8 , 2 0 1 5 , J o r g e p a s s o n d u e

t o l i n g e r i n g i l l n e s s .

\" Isang pagpupugay sa mga ka-alumni

na walang sawang nagsilbi

at nagmahal sa Mapa hanggang

sa huli.\"

I N M E M O R I A M , H I G H H O N O R ,

S A L U T E & R E M E M B R A N C E

EAGLE SCOUTS OF VMHS

CLASS 1971

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SCOUT GERARDO V. HERNANDEZ

SCOUT ROBERTO P. MORTEL

SCOUT ROBERTO A. SAMANIEGO

SCOUT ANDRES C. REYES, JR.

EAGLE SCOUT

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ADVANCEMENT

IN SCOUTING

TAGALOG VERSION

Mataas na paaralan

Ng Mapa aming mahal

Narito kami’t nagpupugay

Pag-asa nitong bayan.

Ang inyong pamamatnubay

Ay di naming malilimutan

Sa landas naming tinatahak

Ang aral mo’y liwanag.

(CHORUS)

Sa tagumpay na yung hangad,

Sisikaping magsisipag.

Panuntunan sa paglakad,

Bawat gawa’y maging tumpak.

At ang inyong pinapangarap,

Maging ganap sa pagtupad.

Pag-asa mo sa bayang hinaharap,

Ay sa ami’y nasasadlak.

(Repeat Chorus)

ENGLISH VERSION

Here in the city

There stands a school exemplary

Come and you will see,

A school of integrity

All in her is fine,

Happiness, fair lay reign all the time

You don’t feel blue all day

Every hour but enjoy love with bright sunshine.

Cheer and sing the sweet song,

Sing it o’er again, it’s sweet melody;

Of Philippine

Let us march together

And shout “Mapa High”

Let us blow the bugles;

Roll the drum alike.

(Chorus)

Mapa High is shining

No school can surpass

Where’er in the Orient;

Teachers have brain

Mapa High is moulding

The youth of the land

Mapa High is turning

Graduates all prepared for life.

(New) Mapa High, Mapa High

Our Alma Mater dear

We’re here, the hope of the land to obey, or to

lead

Never shall we forget

The precious gifts bestowed on us

The rightful path to truth that we all seek

The love of Motherland

Onward, onward we shall march

For their sake dear Mapa High

Guided by what is right

Onward, onward we shall march

Onward, onward to victory

With loyalty and dignity

Onward we shall march to victory for Mapa

High.

con

GreetinGs from class ‘75

Keep Soarin

JOSE LIPA, JR. CRESENSIO CABASAL (+) NORMA CHANG MA. LUISA QUINONES

Sports – 1996 Government Service.– 1999 Med. Tech. – 2001 Education - 2001

ROLANDO GARCIA (+) Msgr. MANUEL GABRIEL EDUARDO BALUYOT HERMIE BERENA

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Admiral Feliciano A. Angue began his chosen career with marked distinction by

being one of only ten (10) direct-from-high-school aspirants to be admitted to the Philippine Military

Academy (PMA) at that time, leaving Victorino Mapa High School even prior to the 1973 commencement

rites. Assigned to the Navy after his PMA training and studies, he steadily rose through the echelons of

the AFP's chain of command, consistently earning distinctive recognition for outstanding service

performance and dedication, domestically as well as on his foreign assignments. Indicative of his

leadership and sterling performance in military service spanning over 37 years, Admiral Angue garnered

an enviable collection of awards among which are:

• Seven (7) Distinguished Service Stars for distinguished command and leadership rendered in

positions of major responsibility

• Two (2) Gold Cross Medals for gallantry in action involving risk of life against numerically superior enemies of the state

• Gawad sa Kaunlaran Award for outstanding community service and accomplishments

• Two (2) Distinguished Navy Cross Medals for extraordinary accomplishments in naval combat operations

• Five (5) Bronze Cross Medals for major accomplishments in combat and special operations

• Six (6) Military Merit Medals with Bronze Spearhead device for the accomplishment of the assigned mission in combat operations

21 Military Merit Medals for various meritorious accomplishments

• Mindanao-Sulu Campaign Medal and Ribbon

• Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon

• Luzon Campaign Medal and Ribbon

• Visayan Campaign Medal and Ribbon

• Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal and Ribbon

• United Nations Service Medal awarded by LTGEN JOHN MURRAY SANDERSON, Force Commander United Nations Transitional

Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC)

• Cambodia Peacekeeping Operation Medal ~ Certificate of Award from United Nations, New York, USA

• AFP Civic Action Medal and Ribbon

• Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Award for distinguished performance of non-military and community-related development activities.

In recognition of his sterling leadership and accomplishments at various levels of command, he rose steadily in extraordinary fashion

starting from Ensign/2nd Lieutenant up to a Three-star-General Position as Commander of the National Capital Region Command, the

major AFP Area Command tasked to defend the seat of government.

He was promoted on the spot to the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade/Captain after a major accomplishment in combat/special

operations in 1981, jumping over officers three years more senior than him.

He was also a ‘Jumper” in the promotions to Lieutenant Commander/Major as well as to Commander/Lt Colonel. His major “jump” was

as Captain/Colonel when the Promotion/Selection Board strictly applied the Quantified Promotion Scheme and implemented the deep

selection parameters giving more importance to performance, accomplishments and service reputation than just mere seniority, which

allowed him to overtake again officers three years more senior than him.

He decided to optionally retire in 2010, two years early from mandatory retirement (upon the age of 56, which would have been in

2012) in order to venture into the corporate world and a sudden new career in banking, where he leveraged his military skills and

leadership and continued without losing a beat his work habit of consistently earning praise and recognition for his capabilities and

accomplishment of duty.

He has been twelve years in his second career in the private sector and holds the rank of Executive Vice-President of a Universal

Bank up to present.

\"All these capabilities were reflected in his career record as a naval officer and a gentleman, particularly as a Lieutenant Commander when he

served as the commanding officer of Maritime Operations Ream at the Ream Naval base in Cambodia during the United Nations Transitional

Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) Mission in 1993, and hailed by his UN military superiors for his competence as a Field Commander . In his

various intelligence postings locally previous to that, he subsequently earned the Naval Intel Security Group (NISG) of the Year Award (for

Mindanao regions 9, 10 and 12 in 1994), as well as the Most Outstanding Officer Award while serving with Naval Forces North (Northern

Luzon). His dedication to military service and moral principles was tested while serving in the Naval District of the Western Mindanao

Command ~ when he and his men seized PhP150-million worth of smuggled goods going into Zamboanga City early in 1994, but were offered

bribes amounting to PhP5 million to let it slide. Flatly refusing the bribes, however, he instead charged those involved and culpable for the

smuggling operations and bribery attempt among the naval, customs and other law enforcement authorities in Zamboanga City ~ who in turn

also brought up trumped charges against him and his unit for exposing the smuggling ring. The Department of Justice itself later stepped in to

quash the harassment cases against him for breaking up the smuggling operations, and earned for him the solid reputation of being

incorruptible in the line of duty.

\"In terms of civic-military operations, Admiral Angue also distinguished himself during emergencies, such as for the relief and rehabilitation

efforts in the towns of Real, Infanta and Nakar, Quezon Province in the wake of a calamitous typhoon in 2004, as the Commander of Naval

Task Force 31 in Southern Luzon. Also noteworthy was his stint as Defense and Armed Forces Attaché (DAFA) to the Court of Saint James

(Great Britain) from 2000 to 2003 where he was awarded a Distinguished Service Star for representing the country well and for spearheading

the ASEAN Defense Attache Forum amongst over 200 Defense Attaches representing various countries around the world.

Upon his return to the country in August that year he was called to help defuse the Oakwood Mutiny in Makati City. By 2006 up to 2008 he

commanded the Navy's Ready Force (National Maneuver Force) at Sangley Point, Cavite, putting under his supervision seven (7) Naval Task

Forces nationwide, thus earning for him his first star-rank (Commodore). And in rapid succession, he served as the Deputy Commander and

eventually Commander of the Philippine Fleet also in 2008, raising him up to his second star-rank (Rear Admiral) when he became Chief of

Naval Staff of the Philippine Navy. Finally, his 3-star Command came with his designation as Commanding General of the National Capital

Region Command-AFP, which also gave him operational military supervision during the 2010 national elections as the first automated voting

system, to ensure honest, orderly and peaceful conduct of the citizens' exercise of suffrage in the NCR. But even earlier, as Commander of

Naval Task Force 62 in Tawi-Tawi back in 2004, he had done the same for the national elections that year for the local area, ensuring peace

and security amidst feuding Muslim factions, including attempted election rigging efforts in that region, while also effectively preventing the

disruptive operations of the notorious terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group. The 2004 election was the most peaceful and honest election ever in the

history of the province.

\"However, as a Navy officer his core competency of commanding ships at sea was also showcased by his several stints as CO of different

onboard assignments of various naval vessels ~ the highlight of which was his Captaincy of the Patrol Frigate BRP Emilio Jacinto in the

Kalayaan Islands area of operations, when he interdicted two Chinese Militia Vessels illegally conducting activities in Philippine waters,

capturing one and sinking the other. All these achievements in his military career ~ and not even counting those in his second career in the

banking sector after retiring from the Navy ~ manifest Admiral Angue's personal history symbolizing a proud representation of V. Mapa High

School as its 'progeny' of exponents for what it stands for: 'Pagpupugay sa 100 Taon ng Dangal, Husay at Tagumpay' during this year's

Founding Anniversary celebration.\"

\"Along the way in his distinguished record of military service, he took up various trainings

and studies to further hone his operations and command capabilities, including foreign

courses to broaden his horizons ~ starting in 1981 with various Naval intelligence training

courses, tactical trainings in Underwater Operations, Marine Airborne and Jump Master

courses, Close-quarter-battle and Anti-terrorist Operations as well as Foreign Service

Attaché Course, always landing at no. 1 finishes; also taking the Best Research Award for

his Commandant’s paper on UN Peacekeeping Operations in the Joint Command and Staff

Course. Foreign training courses were attended in the United States, including Naval

intelligence from the Fleet Intelligence Training Center - Pacific in San Diego, California; an

Anti-terrorist Operations Course at the US Special Operations Group at Camp Beauregard in

Louisiana (getting the Top Shooter Award); the Crisis Response Team Training in

Washington DC, at which he took the Leadership Award; and at the Naval Staff Course in the

Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island where he also graduated “With Distinction”

(1996). Other graduate courses he undertook included the Senior Executive Management

Course at the Asian Institute of Management; International Relations, Philippine Foreign

Policy and United Nations and International Organizations at the Foreign Service Institute of

the Department of Foreign Affairs, and completing by 1997 his Master's Degree, major in

ADMIRAL FELICIANO A. ANGUE Defense and Strategic studies at the AFP Joint Command and Staff College.

THE MAPAZETTE and ANG GABAY

A Paper Was Born and Where It Is Now: The Mapazette and Ang Gabay History- Isabella M. Galang

Victorino Mapa (Manila East) High School featured an American principal teacher during its early

years, John C. Carl, a Thomasite who served from 1923 until his death in 1929. Lewis Lisk, another

Thomasite, served as interim principal until Mrs. Sarah M. England came in 1930 to become the

second principal. After a short vacation in the United States, she resumed her position as Principal

and experimented with the teaching of journalism. Since it proved successful, the other four existing

high schools in the city followed suit. These were Araullo, Torres, Arellano, and Abad Santos high

schools, in that order.

In 1940, Mrs. England founded “The Mapazette” which became the school’s official school organ

with Mrs. Panalig Belmonte as adviser and Isagani Cruz as the first editor-in-chief. It was later

followed by its Filipino counterpart “Ang Gabay” in 1946. In the journalism classes, the budding

writers were trained to write various types of news, feature stories, interviews, speech reports,

editorials and editorial columns, sport stories, critical reports, interpretative and depth news,

development news, and other forms.

In 1948, the Mapazette participated in various competitions and won Third Prize in School Press

Conference Anti-TB Drive. In the following years, the school organ won at the First Secondary School

Newspaper Contest with Ms. Carmen Lejano, adviser and Editor-in-Chief Manuel G. de Leon. In

March 1950, Mapazette made a clean sweep of the group contest in the second annual Public School

Secondary press conference held in Baguio, winning The Herald trophy for The Best School

Newspaper of the Year and the pennants for the Best Layout, Best Editorial, Best Literary Page, Best

Sports Reporting, Best News Reporting, and Best National Language Section. It was a feat written in

the history books of Victorino Mapa High School.

On September 1954, an article entitled “A Paper Was Born” was published and included in the

year’s newspaper as it looked back on the founding of the Mapazette in its 14th anniversary of the

official organ. Isagani A. Cruz, the first editor-in-chief stated his special interest in its growth and

development since the editing of its first issue. Alberto Linco, the current editor-in-chief during the

1954 publication stated, “We stepped in when it [the Mapazette] was already in the limelight, it’s our

job to push it upward or hold it where it is.”

The Mapazette and Ang Gabay continues to carry through the name of the school organ in various

journalism competitions both group and individual all around the country. Ang Gabay paves its way

in the National School Press Conference as it ranked 2nd Place Best School Paper in 1988, 3rd Place

in 1989, 4th Place in 1999, 6th Place in 2000, 9th Place in 2011, Qualifier in 2017 and 2019, and 3rd

Place in Regional School Press Conference.

THE MAPAZETTE AND ANG GABAY LOGO THROUGH THE YEARS

FEBRUARY 26,2023 CENTENNIAL EDITION

CENTENNIAL

EDITION

Tribute to Journalism

Simply amazing is how I view the impact of journalism in the school

campus. With The Mapazette and the Ang Gabay as the official organs

for the VMHS for almost a hundred years, news, features, editorials, and

trivia have floated much like flags raised full mast, and half-mast to keep

everyone abreast with what's current and important. Our budding

journalists were on a constant roll with many ongoing activities that they

had to participate in and win, and write about. Definitely challenging,

time consuming, and no small task considering that they also had to pass

their high school subjects.

What could have driven our young journalists is their enthusiasm and

adaptability to manage whatever limited resources are available. With

their inherent virtues and potentials, their training and constant practice

kept them winning in whatever levels they competed and brought (\"home

the bacon\" so to speak) to the VMHS trophies, medals, and awards of

recognition of journalism prowess.

For this centennial, we remember the highlights of the campus organs

The Mapazette and Ang Gabay and remain in gratitude for all advisers

and staffers throughout the years that kept the VMHS flag flying high.

Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola

As a VMHS student in journalism, my

special ability was to focus information on

current events and issues. It enabled me to

perform my duty as a responsible Filipino

citizen and a fighter against misinformation.

My instructors in Journalism awakened I me

a curiosity and deep insightful

understanding of life.

VMHS is a home for aspiring journalists

who may become the country's future ally in

sharing relevant information towards a

universal common good.

TRIBUTE TO JOURNALISM

he surge of euphoria from hearing the OBB music rising is like seeing the stage curtain opening in a

theatre play. For radio broadcasters, this serves as a signal that we’re already on air. I’ll never forget the time when I

first competed in a radio broadcasting contest. I nearly lost my voice and I deeply regretted not taking better care

of it. I was just grateful that my co-broadcasters and our respective school paper advisers were very supportive and

understanding. Being an ambivert, it wasn’t really easy for me to approach people so I was delighted to find out

that my teammates were warm and welcoming. They eventually became my friends. I was really blessed to

become a representative of Victorino Mapa High School. The whole experience helped me to improve not only my

skills but also my confidence in myself.

I was lacking confidence in my writing and communication skills when I started junior high school since I had

experienced a lot of rejection in my elementary. When I was in third year, our school paper adviser at the time, Mrs.

Claire Rivas, invited us to join journalism. Because of my low self-esteem, I was hesitant to join. It wasn't until a

summer camp before fourth year that I actually decided to pursue journalism. I was given an opportunity to read a

radio broadcasting script with the guidance of Mrs. Rivas. It sparked my interest. I developed a burning desire to

learn the fundamentals of radio broadcasting. The kindness of our school paper adviser also melted my doubts

away. I later auditioned to become the representative of our school in the Radio Broadcasting Contest-District

Level, however, someone else was chosen. She’s a friend of mine and she’s very deserving of the position so I was

happy nonetheless. I was then tasked to become the host of the competition but since we didn’t have enough

representatives, the school paper advisers decided to let me audition. They informed me that I was chosen to

compete. In the Division Level, I won 3rd Best News Presenter but simply getting the chance to become a

representative was already more than a dream come true. I truly learned a lot.

Mrs. Rivas taught me a valuable lesson during the competition that I still carry even up to this day: God sees

those who put in the effort, and He will reward them accordingly. I recalled that we continued with our training

even during breaks and holidays. There were times that I was having breakdowns since I feel very frustrated with

myself. I was glad I didn’t give up. We might not see the improvement yet but just like what they say, a small

progress is still progress.

Eventually, I became more confident speaking in front of a large number of audiences. I even hosted several

school events. Writing for the school paper also made me realize that as a campus journalist, I have the power to

amplify the voices of my fellow citizens. Journalism also taught me to stand firm against injustice. Even with the

threat of red-tagging, to spread awareness, I've recently started posting creative non-fiction stories on social media

that tackles major issues that our nation is currently dealing with. To Mrs. Rivas and to Victorino Mapa High School,

thank you so much for believing in me and for giving me an opportunity to grow as an individual. I will use the

values you instilled in me to serve the country. Laban lang para sa bayan !

T

TRIBUTE TO ADVISERS

TRIBUTE TO ADVISERS

Ofelia Santos, Class 1969

- Gwyneth Sotto

TAGUMPAY

PAGPUPUGAY

Mimie Uadan Cubarrubia '69

As a staffer of The Mapazette for 1968-69, I wrote news and articles for the paper with

the tireless assistance and guidance of our dear advisor Ms. Carmen Santiago. She always

critiqued my writings and gave advice to make them more meaningful. She made my job

easy and fun and made me feel good about myself.

I thank Ms. Santiago for my joyous moments as a Mapazette staffer. Looking back, that

was one memorable part of my high school life.

By: Ofelia Santos

Bb. Gloria Reyes was a great Journalism adviser. Her superb way of leaching must have

honed much of my skills and knowledge of Journalism. She also helped me to develop

self-confidence and appreciation of time and work that is well done.

I could have been a lawyer like my father but God seemed to have me aspire to

become a writer instead. Having had Ms. Reyes as my adviser helped me understand how

to give my best always at any given time I am asked to name in what's asked of me. That

served me in my later years as a writer and trainer.

To all Journalism advisers who guided the buds into bloom, much thanks for your

patience and expertise. Working with an adviser like Ms. Claire Rivas was a privilege and honor. I admired her

amiable ways in dealing with her journalism students who worked with us as Team

Centennial. She patiently coaxed everyone to remember what she has taught and until

the very end Ms. Rivas nurtured each and everyone in the team with her assurance that

they could accomplish the tasks given.

Journalism advisers, like Ms. Rivas, are treasures that continue to warm their students'

hearts and minds even when years would pass. Victorino Mapa High School was fortunate

to have you who have guided several students to their moments in different levels of

competitions which made the school shine with winners. Cheers Ms. Rivas.

Let's create the Journalism Club!

M

Engr. Richard G. Penaflor '83

Si Bb. Teresita Mangalindan este Mrs.

Tess M. Aviles na guro ko sa exploratory

journalism na \"Ang Likha\" ang may

'kasalanan ' bakit naging maangas na

manunulat ako ng mga lathalain,

sanaysay at maging ng mga panulat sa

souvenir magazine na ito.

Yung 10-minuto na inilaan niya sa akin

noong 1981 at sinabing magaling akong

magsulat, ituloy ko ito at pag-ibayuhin

ang naging susi ko upang tuparin ko ang

aking pangangati sa pagsusulat. Dahil sa

kanya nakasulat ako ng mga sanaysay na

isinali ko sa Palanca Memorial Awards,

dulang pampalikula na isinali ko sa

timpalak ng ABS-CBN Scriptwriting at

Palanca Awards at mga literatura na

nalimbag sa \"Pinoy Tayo Saan Man\" , isang

magasin na sa Hongkong ang sirkulasyon!

Salamat po Ma'am Aviles!

TRIBUTE TO ADVISERS

atagumpay ang isang tagapayo ng Ang Gabay

dahil nag aakyat ng mga karangalan ang mga

batang mamamahayag sa iba't ibang patimpalak.

Naging mabunga ang Sabado at Linggong

paghahanda ng mga staffers upang mabuo ang

panlaban na pahayagang pampaaralan sa tulong

ng masisipag at matatalinong pilantik ng kanilang

panulat.

Makikita sa mga mamamahayag ang

pagsusumikap na matugunan ang dapat ilathala

ng may katotohanan,malayang pamamahayag at

paglalahad ng pantay na opinyon sa maseselang

isyung tinatalakay.

Nasa tamang disposisyon lamang ang kanilang

sinusulat at walang kinikilingan.

Alicia T. Almendarez

Ang Gabay Adviser

Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola

rs. Claire Rivas served as my Journalism teacher from

Grade 7 to Grade 8. Our time working together was cut

short due to her retirement but she did not fail to inspire

me to continue writing for news and editorial. Mrs. Rivas

reminded me that a journalist is never late to the now

and we are responsible for distributing information to the

masses. Thus, we should not laze around waiting to be

served with the information we need in order to publish

articles. A fond memory with her was when she trained

my then Grade 7 self to compete in a column writing

competition against Grade 8 students. I was nervous but

her guidance helped me land 2nd place during that

DSPC.

The pandemic halted a lot of our progress on my Grade

9 to 10th Journalism class. Yet Mrs. Gina Mina-Sarsagat

continued to teach us even if it was only through the

screen. She encouraged my peers and I to keep on

practicing and producing articles to prepare whenever

the next DSPC would come around. It was truly helpful

since a lot of my co-writers felt physically and

psychologically trapped during COVID-19.

M

GALING

HUSAY

ATTY. PASCUALA SAUZAMAGTIBAY '71

Pascuala Sauza Magtibay is an alumnus of Victorino Mapa High

School. She graduated from V.Mapa in the year 1971. She graduated with

a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication at Pamantasan ng Lungsod

ng Maynila in 1975. According to her, this course was not her first choice.

She initially wanted to take Nursing, but it was very difficult to pass the

qualifying exams for nursing, and she was unable to pass them.

Currently, she is a lawyer and retired as a Judicial Supervisor under the

Office of the Deputy Court Administrator, Supreme Court, in 2019. She is a

Blue Falcon Awardee for Judicial Services in 2021.

This is a familiar voice you can hear from your noon-time cartoon shows, through

entertainment shows, and even in the Korean dramas. This voice is from none other than Mr.

Jeffril Seril Utanes. He had marked his way into the voice acting industry from a young age.

Journalism had been the start of his growth and how his passion was rediscovered in his early

days as a student.

Jeffril Seril Utanes is a former cartoonist from Ang Gabay and a proud alumnus of Victorino

Mapa High School. He graduated with flying colours of their batch in 1996 where he was

awarded Infantado Ylagan Service Awardee, Boy Scout of the Year, Orator of the Year, and

Mambabalagtas ng Taon. Mr. Utanes graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast

Communication at Polytechnic University of the Philippines and decided to pursue his career in

voice acting and dubbing.

Currently, he is a Dubbing Director at ABS-CBN, GMA, TV 5, and Amazon Prime. He also works

as a Voice Artist in Disney, Netflix, and VIU. Additionally, he was the Voice Over Announcer at

It’s Showtime as well the voice dubber of known cartoon shows such as Doraemon, Dragon Ball,

and more. Because of his talents, he was featured in 1998, at Balitang K as the Man with 60

voices. Later on, he got featured again in Rated K as the Man with 75 voices. He is even known

as “Goku ng Pinas”, and because of this recognition, he also has a Facebook Page with 8k

followers and he uses his experience and voice impersonations to create content in Tiktok with

a following of 141k and 1.6 million likes.

“For me, Journalism is a profession gathering information and writing a news or an article to

know by many people. Through this, you can showcase your creativity in making a story of one’s

life. It also helped me in the field I’ve chosen and expressed what’s inside my heart and mind.”,

mentioned Mr. Utanes as he inspires students to always pursue what fuels your heart and do

what makes you happy because it will bring you success in life.

TRIBUTE TO JOURNALISM WINNERS (BEYOND THE CAMPUS ENVIRONS)

JEFFERSON UTANES '96

JEFFERSON UTANES

'96

“My voice is my bread and butter, it helped

me to achieve the things I have today like my

house, and now I need to let my children

finish their studies na lang”

Ms. Magtibay is forever grateful to Victorino Mapa High School for the quality education it provided her,

which prepared her for higher education. According to her, she was so blessed that she was mentored by

Mapa’s efficient, effective and dedicated teachers.

Journalism became a part of Ms. Magtibay’s life. She was a Filipino journalism teacher at Elpidio Quirino High

School in Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila, for 16 years. She started as the adviser of Ang Munting Gintong Panitik,

and later, she was designated as the adviser of Ang Gintong Panitik. One of her achievements was when Ang

Gintong Panitik won first place in the Pahina ng Editoryal in the National Secondary Schools Press Conference

(NSSPC). Also, during her last year in Quirino High School, almost all her student-delegates in the NSSPC won;

one of them got first place in Pagsulat ng Balita.

In addition, she also said that journalism is very important. According to her, journalism is important to every

student because high school journalism students are trained to collect data or information systematically. In

addition, to communicate their ideas, thoughts, and opinions effectively, important skills they can use in

whatever course they plan to take in college. Journalism can help students in the future.

\"In writing an article, whether it is a news article, an editorial, or a feature

article, always be sincere. Tell the truth. It is hard to establish credibility. Your

readers or listeners will lose their interest in your message once they sense that

you are not telling the truth,” - Atty. Magtibay.

BY JONIELA KAROL L. TORRES

BY VONN NIKKO JAY T. BADUA

ENGR. GECILLE MALLILIN

Malaki ang naging gampanin ng campus dyornalism para sa isa sa mga matagumpay na magaaral ng paaralang Victorino Mapa High School na si Peter Paul Ang o mas kilala bilang Paul Ang.

Ito ang kaniyang naging stepping stone para sa kaniyang tinatahak na karera sa mundo ng

pamamahayag at lingkod bayan.

Pumasok sa V. Mapa High School si Paul Ang taong 2004 at nagtapos sa taong 2008 sa ilalim

ng seksyong IV-Amity. Pagkatapos nito ay pumasok siya sa Unibersidad de Manila (UDM) at

kumuha ng kursong Mass Communication na kaniyang natapos noong 2012. Matapos ang pagaaral ay naging parte siya ng Pilipino Mirror, ang tabloid na dyaryo ng Business Mirror, na kung saan

siya ay naging reporter/correspondent. Bukod dito, naging broadcast journalist/TV reporter sa

Global News Network (GNN) at radio correspondent sa GMA Super Radyo DZBB si Paul Ang. Sa

kasalukuyan, parte ng likod bayan si Paul Ang sa ilalim ng Department of Social Welfare and

Development (DSWD) Office of the Officer-in-Charge na si Undersecretary Edu Punay.

Ang campus dyornalism ay nakatulong nang malaki kay Paul Ang dahil ito ang naging susi para

maging matagumpay sa larangan ng pamamahayag na kung saan naging parte ito ng malalaking

pahayagan at midya. Hindi lang pagsusulat ang natutuhan niya sa pagiging parte ng Ang Gabay.

Natuto rin siyang maging matiyaga, masigasig at masipag sa kaniyang adhikain, sa kaniyang

trabaho para na rin sa kaniyang pamilya at sa kaniyang pamamahayag.

Sa kaniyang mga naging karanasan sa buhay, may tatlong bagay siyang maipapayo sa mga magaaral na nangangarap maging matagumpay sa buhay. Una, maging desidido sa mga bagay na

gagawin at nararapat na magkaroon ng pasyon sa mga ito. Pangalawa,huwag magpapagapi sa

anumang hamong ibato ng buhay at sa mga pagiging mamahayag, manatiling nakatindig sa

katotohanan nang walang kinikilingan. Panghuli, ang pagiging positibo sa buhay at huwag

mawalan ng pag-asa. Ipagpatuloy ang pagiging instrumento ng katotohanan. Kung gagawin ang

kaniyang mga naipayo, “tiyak ay mas marami rin tayong mabibigyan ng pag-asa sa ating mga

sinusulat na artikulo.”

TRIBUTE TO JOURNALISM WINNERS (BEYOND THE CAMPUS ENVIRONS)

PETER PAUL ANG '08

MULA CAMPUS DYORNO HANGGANG

SA TUNAY NA MUNDO

BY CHRISMAR LATTAO

From dominating the sphere of pens and papers to triumphing in the intricacies of mathematical equations, Engineer

Gecille Robles Mallillin is a testament to the excellence and exceptional caliber of Mapan-grown campus journalists.

During her campus journalism stint, Mallillin had already shown tremendous dexterity. In the 1999 Manila Division Schools

Press Conference, she was hailed as the highest individual pointer by winning in three different categories simultaneously.

Mallillin finished at the podium spots for Editorial Writing,and Copyreading and Headline Writing in second and third places,

respectively. Meanwhile, she also placed fourth in Feature Writing.

However, despite the tremendous display of Mallillin’s versatile high-caliber journalistic skills, her dominating wins were

not without challenging bumps. She encountered self-doubt along the way and also addressed the lack of resources as a

major struggle. Yet true to her Mapan-bred spirit, Mallillin defied the odds and soared to be Manila’s top campus journalist.

“A huge part of this victory [these victories] was Ma’am [Alice] Almendarez who pushed and motivated me, especially

during the times when I doubted myself,” Mallillin said. She added that the outpouring of determination to win and bring

honor to VMHS triumphed over the limited resources.

Along with her superb performance is her tremendous devotion to serving her fellow students, also through journalistic

means. Mallillin handled the campus Filipino newspaper “Ang Gabay” at the helm as its Punong Patnugot (Editor-in-Chief)

from 2000-2001. Retrospectively, she mentioned that managing the school paper was one of the highlights of her high

school life.

\"“I learned and experienced so many things, both positive and

negative. I had the responsibility to be more aware of what was

happening around me and VMHS,” - Engr. Mallillin

JOSE EMMANUEL T. CAPONES JR.

TRIBUTE TO: ENGR. GECILLE MALLILIN, CLASS 2001

SOARING HIGH IN VARIOUS DISTINCT PRINCIPLES

Jerome Papa Lucas is an alumnus of

Victorino Mapa High School and a former

writer for Ang Gabay. He graduated as the

third honorable mention of their batch –

2006-2007. He finished his bachelor's

degree at the Polytechnic University of the

Philippines and master's degree at the

University of the Philippines – Diliman. He

took Communication Research Program as

his course in college. According to him, he

initially lined up at the Broadcasting

program. However, given his research

background at V. Mapa High School, he was

encouraged to enroll in the Communication

Research program.

Currently, he is a government employee at

the Department of Labor and Employment,

a lecturer at the Polytechnic University of

the Philippines – College of Communication,

and a content creator of the social media

page Digital Jero; he usually writes about

Philippine culture, society, and politics. His

page has total followers of 61k, making him

a successful new media content creator.

TRIBUTE TO JOURNALISM WINNERS (BEYOND THE CAMPUS ENVIRONS)

\"JOURNALISM IS A JACK OF ALL

TRADES PROGRAM!\"

-Jerome Papa Lucas

BY VONN NIKKO JAY T. BADUA

Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic did not halt

the triumphs of Victorino Mapa High School’s journalists. This

was clearly shown when four Grade 10 students from the

school won DSPC competitions against other institutions back

in 2021. Their victory showed the fruits of their labor after

having to go through extensive online training, keeping up with

current events, and mastering the art of fact-checking.

Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola, 6th Place in News Writing; Abigaile P.

Tolon, 8th Place in Editorial Writing; Vincel O. Farma, 6th Place

in Pagsulat ng Balita; and John Lauren C. Villareal, 4th Place in

Pagsulat ng Balitang Pampalakasan. Additionally, Farma also

obtained 4th Place in ExplainedPH’s online competition for the

same category.

Furthremore, Timola, Tolon, Farma, and Villareal paid a

courtesy call with VMHS’ principal, Mr. Robert P. Velasquez in

2022 after the school was permitted to implement partial inperson classes with selected sections in order to calculate the

safety measures they will have to take once the new normal

fully kicks in. Although the mentioned students have

graduated from Mapa, their victory inspired the current

batches to pursue Journalism under Mrs. Mina-Sarsagat and

Mrs. Alpay.

Caption: DSPC 2021 champions’ courtesy call with VMHS

principal, Robert P. Velasquez and adviser Mrs. Gina MinaSarsagat in the school’s principal’s office.

Cheers to our Winners

MAPANS SCORE DSPC VICTORY UNDER

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

During high school, Mr. Lucas was a

campus journalist and writer for Ang Gabay.

He experienced different things and enjoyed

being a journalist. According to him, the

moments that they had to compete during

the press conference are his best memories

in journalism.

Another memorable thing about their

journalism class is when they burned the

midnight oil for them to finish their Ang

Gabay layout. Those moments, for him, not

only built their character but also enhanced

their relationship with their classmates,

teachers, and other academic community

members.

“I also would not forget how my Journalism

classes had fortified my creative and

analytical skills. Those sessions with Ma’am

Alicia Almendarez and Ma’am Teresita

Aviles helped me become the person I

wanted to be – full of creativity, analytical,

independent, accountable, and fair,” Mr.

Lucas added.

To honor her mentors Jerome has this to

say : He also gave a tribute message to his

former journalism adviser, Ma’am

Almendarez. “To Ma’am Almendarez, I

thank you for all the learnings and

experiences. Kung ano po ako at ang mga

kaklase ko noon, ay malaking bahagi po nito

ay dahil sa inyo. Lalo na sa mga nagpatuloy

ng kursong malapit o di kaya ay may

kinalaman sa pamamahayag.

Maraming salamat po sa patuloy niyong

pangungumusta sa aming kalagayan at

patuloy na paniniwala sa aming mga

kakayahan kahit wala na kami sa V. Mapa.

Tunay at maimpluwensiyang guro lamang

ang maniniwala sa kanyang mga

estudyante kahit matagal na silang

nagtapos. Muli, maraming salamat po at

hangad po namin ang ligtas at masayang

mga paglalakbay pa sa buhay,” he said.

Claire Rivas

Served as Journalism Teacher for

almost 30 years but the last four years

of teaching was meaningfully and

productively served in V. Mapa High

School. The short stint in VMHS yielded

winnings in the different categories

consistently landing on the Top 10 with

two individual championships, two

national qualifiers and a regional win

(Top 3) for Ang Gabay in the NCR

Regional Schools Press Conference.

Former News writer, Editorial Column

writer, and Editor-In-Chief of The

Mapazette during my days at Victorino

Mapa High School.

The Centennial Team

\"Move forward.

Good things are

up ahead.\"

Working with journalists who have

different interests and training may

prove to be challenging, especially

when they have to work together from

a distance.

Ophelia Santos '69

Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola

Former VMHS Journalis

Bea Nerly Eugenio

Former VMHS Journalis

Chrismar Lattao

Former VMHS Journalis

Jose Emmanuel T. Capones Jr.

Former VMHS Journalis

Isabella Galang

Former VMHS Journalis

Joniela Karol L. Torres

Former VMHS Journalis

Krizzia Joyce

Former VMHS Journalis

Vonn Nikko Jay T. Badua

Former VMHS Journalis

Ruely Bison

Former VMHS Journalis

Gwyneth Sotto

Former VMHS Journalis

Gwyneth Skylar Mamuad

Former VMHS Journalis

Francesca Trixia Angor

Us hodie, Us cras

Quo Vadis Journalism

Journalism is a field built to

deliver truthful and helpful

news to the masses. It is there

and has always been there to

inform the people, to serve the

people, and to reveal to the

people those who dare defy

justice and the truth. But now

in the 21st Century, what is

Journalism? Now that

misinformation is rampant in

social media platforms, will it

continue to be relevant?

As VMHS alumni, Mrs. Ofelia

Santos once said, “We

journalists exist to be the

tagapagmasid, tapagsalita, at

tagapagtanggol

Translation: From Latin, hodie – today, cras – tomorrow

By: Aianna Ellaijha S. Timola

It has been harder for

journalists to subdue

malicious and fake news

because of how accessible the

internet is to people. Yet it

does not mean that the

fighters of truth will back

down. Generation Z has

proven themselves to be avid

voices.

For if not for us then who else?

Subtle Yet Impactful Headwin

JOSE EMMANUEL T. CAPONES JR.

“Dinggin n’yo kami! ”

This outcry resonated in the four

corners of the San Diego church,

a fictional place mentioned by the

Philippine National Hero, Jose

Rizal in Noli Me Tangere.

Since its exposition, the show

has already drastically altered

Rizal’s masterpiece. Millenial

character Maria Clara Infantez or

Klay was transported into the

novel, inspired by Rizal's vision of

the nation's future.

Because justice will only

prevail if people are not afraid

to speak up and it is our duties

as journalists and truth

seekers to ensure that the

masses will get what they

rightfully deserve and any

animosity among those in

power will be put to a stop.

Klay traversed the narrative and

became aware of the problems

plaguing the country from then

to the present. Klay’s influence

brought about significant

changes in San Diego’s society,

particularly with her namesake.

Klay’s role has a real-life

counterpart, in journalists of today,

with integral role in modern society.

Known inside the school as \"campus

journalists\" who are the modern true

to life Maria Clara Klay and media

practitioners in a struggle for press

freedom from power structures.

Journalism practitioners have

actively been serving the masses to

access information for greater

awareness for active participation as

citizens abreast with the progressive

sense of their world.

The age of technology is

something that everyone

anticipated, but with

convenience comes backlash.

Therefore, once the current

time have passed, the next

generation will use social

media as their weapon to

remain prominent in

proclaiming nothing but facts.

The original Maria Clara was

depicted as a conservative and

passive woman had a change of

perspective due to Klay's modern

and progressive ideals.

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VP and Centennial Committee Chair