Aliguas Mangaldan: USA & Canada

MNHS CLASS '48 GREETS ALMA MATER'S 65th ANNIVERSARY

By   Marie  Aquino  Junio

There  may  not  be  very  many   MNHS  Class '48  members  attending  the  65th  Anniversary  of  their  Alma  Mater  but  their  hearts  are  with  the  celebrators .  Mrs. Elisea  Aquino  Bayle   and  Mrs. Norma  Tandingan  Ramat  wish  to  send  their  greetings  as  well  as  extend  their  invitations (  though  a  little  bit  late  ) to  their   classmates  to  join  the  rests  of  the  Alumni  in  celebrating  this  milestone  in  Mangaldan .

  
 Here's  the  message  of  Mrs.  Bayle  and  Mrs.  Ramat ( inset )  to  their  classmates :

"MNHS  Class '48  invites  you   to  the  65th Foundation  Anniversary  And  grand  Alumni  Homecoming   on  February  26 , 27 , 28  and  March  1st .  Let's  relive  our   youth  and  the  unforgettable  memories  of  our  Alma  Mater , the  Mangaldan   High  School . Let  us  be  proud  and  brag   that  we  were  pioneers   of  that  history  ."

Addendum :

Mrs. Ely  Bayle  wishes   to  inform  their  classmates , friends  and  Mangaldanians  about  the  passing  of  their  beloved  classmate  , Edward  Evangelista . He  succumbed  to  a  lingering  illness  in  Fremont , California . He  is  survived  by  his  loving  wife , Irene  Aquino  Evangelista , his  two  sons  ,  Edwin  and  Edgar , daughter Janet  Irene  and  their  grandchildren . Edward  is  also  survived  by  his  siblings   abroad  and  in  the  Philippines .

 

Above  picture  shows  Edward  Evangelista  on the  right  with  wife Irene (  nee  Aquino ) ,  good  friend  and  classmate  Ely  Aquino  Bayle  and  a  son  of former  classmate  Bernard  Frianeza  .

" To  the  family  of  Eduardo  Evangelista ,

  May  our  thoughts  and  prayers  carry  you  through  this  sorrowful  times.

From  the  Mangaldan National  High  School  CLASS '48 Around  the  World

While  I  was  posting  this  article , I  received  another  e-mail  from  Atchi  Ely informing  me  of  the  passing  of  their  Class '48  valedictorian , Primo  Agsaoay  two  days  ago .  He  is  survived  by  his  children  , Edwin  and  Dorothy , Eunice  and  Jeb , Eric  and  Effie , Ephraim Primo  and  Cheryll . He is  also  survived  by  his  three sisters  , Estela , Aster  and Rose  , grandchildren  and  other  close  relatives  . His  wife , the former Amparo  Juguilon predeceased  him .  He  was  interned  on  Feb 7th  at  the  Himlayang  Pilipino Memorial  Park in  Tandang  Sora , Quezon  City . 

   

In  behalf  of  Mangaldanians  in  Vancouver  I  wish  to  convey  our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  families  of  Edward  Evangelista  and  Primo   Agsaoay  . We  shall  remember  them  in  our  prayers  .  

AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE MNHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

   

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD ...........

   

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basilica  of  Saint Mary  was  the  site  of  Beverly Moulic  and  Joe  Moon's  wedding  ceremony . The  Basilica  is  the  first   Catholic  Basilica  in  the  United  States  and one  of  Minneapolis'  most  important  landmark .

    
 
   

     
 

    The  beaming  bride , Beverly , at  the  altar  of  the  Basilica of  Saint  Mary.

Silverio ( or Boy ) and  Tita (  nee Carrera) Moulic  gained a  new  son  when  their  only  daughter , Beverly , said " I  do  " to  Joe  Moon  on November 14th , 2009 . The  wedding  took  place  at  the  Basilica  Of  Saint  Mary  in  Minneapolis , Minnesota .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  catholic  rite  was  followed  by  a  traditional  Korean  Wedding  ceremony  at  the  Dome of  Millenium Hotel at  Nicollet  Mall  in  Minneapolis . The  wedding  party donned  the  traditional  Korean  kimono . The  newly - wed  couple  bowed  down  in  front  of  the  elders  as  a  sign  of  respect . The   elders  showered  them  with  money , fruits  and  other  stuffs .  The  elders , in  turn , are  given  free  drinks  like  sake , korean  wine  or  whatever  beverage  is  available . In  Beverly's  side , the  elders  included  her  Dad , her  Mom  and  her  grandmother ( Tita's  Mom ) , who  got  a  little  tipsy  after  their  drinks .

Beverly  and  Joe  in their  traditional  Korean  attires , with  Joe's  family  after  the  traditional  wedding  ceremony .    

After  the  Korean  ceremony  , the  dinner -dance  followed  at   the  same  hotel .

  Sil  and  Beverly  did  the  traditional  father  and  daughter  dance ..  

 

CONGRATULATIONS  TO  BEVERLY  AND  JOE , NOW  MR . AND  MRS. JOE  MOON  . GOOD  LUCK , GOOD  HEALTH  AND  GOD  BLESS  YOU ! ! !

THANKSGIVING DAY USA

   

          

HAPPY  THANKSGIVING  TO  OUR  KABALEYANS  IN  THE  USA ! !  GOD  BLESS YOU  ALL  ! ! !  

   

REMEMBRANCE DAY : CANADA'S TRIBUTE

 

 

" In  Flanders  Fields  Where  Poppies  Grow " is  a  poem  to  commemorate  REMEMBRANCE  DAY  in  Canada . Poppies  are  worn  by  Canadians  from  East  to  West  on  the  week  of  Remembrance  Day  to  show  they  remember   and  they  care .

      
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

Every  year on  November 11th , Canadians  pause in  a  silent  moment  to  remember  men  and  women  who  have  served  and  still  continue  to  serve  Canada  during  times   of  war , during  conflicts  and  even  in peace . We  honour  those  who  fought  in  the  First  World  War  , the  Second  World  War  and  the  Korean  War  and   all  those  who  still  serve   since  then .

More  than  1,500,000  Canadians  have  served  our  country  this  way  and  more  than  100,000  have  died . They  gave  their  lives  and  their  futures   so  that we may  live  in  peace .

   ODE  OF  REMEMBRANCE   

  They  went  with  songs  to  the  battle , they  were  young

  Straight of  limb , true  of  eyes , steady  and  aglow

  They  were  staunch to  the  end  against  all odds uncounted

  They  fell with  their  faces  to  the  foe

  They  shall  not  grow  old , as we  that  are left  grow  old .

  Age shall  not  weary  them , nor  the  years  condemn

  At  the  going down of  the  sun  and  in  the  morning

  We  will  remember  them

  LEST  WE  FORGET....

Let  us  remember  them  in  our  prayers . Let  us  pray  for  our  country  of  birth , Philippines  and  our  adopted  country , Canada . God  bless  these  countries ! ! ! God  Bless  us ! ! !

Ethen Dairo's Christening

by Philip Fabia

When Ethen Dairo Caballero Capito was born on February 2009, his parents Roque and Daisy were overwhelmed with joy and love for they have waited a lot of years for him to come into this world. It didn’t take long for his parents to realize that he was a blessing having been conceived after Daisy finally joined Roque here in Canada in April 2008.

On Saturday, August 15, 2009, was another special day for he was baptized at St. Francis De Sales Parish, witnessed by his parents, 6 pairs of godparents, relatives and friends, and followed by a pompous and lavishly prepared reception at his parents’ residence in Burnaby, BC that started at 11:00 AM on Saturday until 2:00AM on Sunday. About 200 friends and relatives came in droves and enjoyed the celebration as they were treated to about 30 different recipes, drinks of any kind and desserts of fruits, pies, cakes, bibingka, salad varieties, pastries, palitaw, cassava cake, maja blanca, and so many other foods that one can only think of during weddings. Food was abundant which included recipes like dinuguan, karekare, pancit bihon, pancit palabok, pinakbet, fried and grilled chicken, lechon kawali, chopsuey, spaghetti, embutido, fried posit, fish fillet, chicken inasal, beef broccoli, kilawin, sinampalokan kambing, ham, fried tilapia, beef and goat caldereta, pastil, egado, lumpia shanghai, fried smelt, shrimps rebusado, dinakdakan, grilled pork ribs and plain & fried rice. Later that night in the lawn with specially set-up tents, with beer and liquor, the boys partook of a lot of pulutan like large grilled tuna direct from General Santos City, kaldereta, pork barbecue, pinapaitan, etc. and while inside the house, the ladies and children talked and strut their voices at videoke singing as they ate desserts after a few rounds of the sumptuous food prepared by a chef from Calgary  and the expert cooking of his parents Roque and Daisy, his aunts & uncles  Lorna and Renato Tibig, Conrado and Venice Capito. Godparents are Redentor Idia and Rhona Cabugao, Philip Fabia and Hilda Coronel, Elmer Hereldo and Marivic Gumboc, Richard Jaleco and Rowena Palma, Dennis Rafer and Lida Reid, Rafael Carolino and Lalaine Ligraner.

Roque is a Physical Therapy graduate and hails from Dagupan City while Daisy is a Registered Nurse having worked at Nazareth General Hospital in Dagupan City and Israel prior to coming here and hails from Brgy. Bateng, Mangaldan, Pangasinan. Daisy’s father is the former SPO4 Eduardo Caballero and the niece of incumbent Mun. Councilor Bernabe Cervas.

Congratulations to Roque and Daisy!! To my godson Ethen Dairo, happy christening and welcome to this world!!

   

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

Mike Cendana-Teresita Sambo 25th Wedding Anniversary

by Pepe Tan

Mike Cendana and wife, the former Teresita Sambo celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary last June 20, 2009 in Olympia, Washington.  Mike is an alumnus of Mangaldan National Highschool and now a retired US Army, and presently, a civilian employee at CSI Fort Lewis, Washington.  Tess is a registered nurse at Fort Lewis Military Hospital.  Some of their families and close friends from Chicago, New York, California, and Vancouver, Canada attended the church ceremony at St. John Bosco church in Lakewood, Washington, officiated by Rev. Father Lee Hightower, a former military chaplain in Hawaii, and a family friend of the couple.

 

Mike and Tess with daughter Vanessa and husband Craig, and son Phillip

Mike's family and relatives from left to right Pepe Tan, Vanessa, Cecille Tan, Mona Tan, Mila Cendana, Mike, Tess, Mike's sister in-law Gloria Cendana, eldest brother Ben Cendana, Joshua Tan, Michelle Tan. Back Row from left to right, Phillip, Deo Tan, Letty Tan,  Rochelle Cendana, Benedict Cendana.

The happy celebrants walking down the aisle.

Mike and Tess renewing their vows with the maid of honor Vanessa, and best man Phillip.

With ring bearer Sharwin Pilapil, coin bearer Joshua Tan, and flower girls Leanne Caido and Janelle Manandic

With secondary sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Tan (candle), Mr. and Mrs. Danilo Quirong (veil), Mr. and Mrs. Benigno Pineda (cord).

At the reception, held at the American Lake Club in Fort Lewis, Washington.
 

  

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY , USA ! ! !

    

 

Independence Day
Displays of fireworks, such as these over the Washington Monument, take place nationwide.
Also called	The Fourth of July The Glorious Fourth The Fourth
Observed by	United States
Type	National
Significance	The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress
Date	July 4
Celebrations	Fireworks, Family reunions, Concerts, Barbecues, Picnics, Parades, Baseball games

"In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States"

HAPPY  INDEPENDENCE  DAY  TO  ALL  OUR  KABALEYANS  ! ! !  GOD  BLESS  YOU  ALL  ! !

JULY 1ST ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY , CANADA ! ! !

 

Today , July  1st , we  celebrate  Canada  Day ....Above  picture  is  our  Canadian  Flag . Red  and white  are the  official  colours  of  Canada . The  Maple  Leaf ( with  11  borders ) in  the   flag  is  our official   emblem  .  

Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the languages of the world through the contribution of new Canadians.

Canada Day is a time to celebrate the heritage passed down to us through the works of our authors, poets, artists and performers. It is a time to rejoice in the discoveries of our scientific researchers, in the success of our entrepreneurs, and to commemorate our history - a history in which each new chapter reveals itself to be more touching, more fascinating than the last.

As we look ahead, we have every reason to face the future with confidence and enthusiasm.

HAPPY  CANADA  DAY  TO  ALL  OUR  KABALEYANS  LIVING  IN  DIFFERENT  PARTS  OF  CANADA   ! ! LET  US  EMBRACE  ALL  THE  GOOD  THINGS   AND  OPPORTUNITIES  OUR  ADOPTED  COUNTRY  HAS  GIVEN  US  AND  IS  STILL  GIVING  US ....LET  US  PRAY  FOR  CANADA  AND  ALL  IT"S  PEOPLE  . LET  US  ALSO  PRAY  FOR  PEACE  IN  CANADA  AS  WELL  AS  AROUND  THE  WORLD .. 

Don Manuel De Vera , Former Mangaldan Councilor , Passed On

 

The  Mangaldan   Association  of  Northern  California ( MAONCA ) has  just  lost  one  of  it's  most   civic-minded  and  most  generous  member . He  was  not  just  a  member  , in  fact , Don  Manuel  Lalatag  de  Vera  was  a  former  President  of   MAONCA  , in  the year  1992-1993  and  remained  active  and  supportive  to  the  association  after  his  term . He  initiated   the  drafting  and  adaptation  of  the  first  constitution  and  by-laws  of  the  association  . 

Don  Manuel's  generosity  was  felt  by  many , specially  new  arrivals  from  the  Philippines , particularly  Mangaldanians . He  opened  his  heart  and  home  to  countless kabaleyans .

Don  Manuel  was  also  a  former member  of  the Mangaldan ( Pangasinan ) Municipal  Council  ( now known  as  Sangguniang  Bayan  ) . His  heart  had  always  belonged  to  his  hometown  of  Mangaldan .

He  is  survived  by  his  wife of  36 years , Marilyn  , his  children  Veralyn , Manuel Jr. and  Felix ; his  brother  Ernesto , sister-in-law  Letty , nieces  Lenie  and  Lorelei  ; and  his  adoptive  sister Evelyn ( also  known  as  Remy ) . Visitations  and  viewing  will  be  on  June 5th  and  6th , 2009   from  4:00 p.m to  9:00 p.m.  at  the  Cypress  Lawn  Funeral  Homes  at  1370  Camino  Real , Colma , California .

The  body  will  be  flown  to  the  Philippines  where  he  will be  laid  to  rest  at  his  beloved  hometown , Mangaldan  . 

Let  us  remember   Don  Manuel  Lalatag  de  Vera   in  our  prayers . 

 

The  Mangaldanians  of  Vancouver , British  Columbia , extend  their  sympathies  to  the  family  of  Don   Manuel . " Eternal  rest  give  unto  him , O  Lord  and  let  thy  perpetual  light  shine  upon him . May  he  rest  in  peace ."