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EULOGY TO MY Friend RANDY G. JIMENEZ -Better Written Than Spoken

     

        How is it to have a friend like Randy?      And how is it to lose a friend like Randy?

Between having  and losing  are some notable events of our friendship that I really love to tell.
       Our friendship covers more than three decades. I became his besr friend and according to him as posted in his facebook "My only BFF, Ted MIno." that's his. caption in one of my fb pictures
Best Friend  almost always become a member of the family. And I become one in the JImenez Family. So I have an additional of 10 siblings, Nene Joji, Mama/Marion, Baby Ruth, Stela/Bembem, Ivy, Malou, Bongbong, Nonong and Dodoy. And whar follows were string of events that as family member I was invited. Notable events that really made Randy happy was during the high school  graduation of Aisa in Assumption. I observed that there was an award that he really applauded loudly. I ask him why such reaction since there were other awards given to Manang Ais. He answered proudly, that Manang Aisa dont bother with other awards except one, the BEST IN MATH. Meaning that Randy also prayed hard for that award. to make her niece happy. So many family parties followed.   wedding, debut, birthdays, christmas parties, then comes the baptism of Tootz and the last one  the Baptism of Aly. where we had our last picture together.
        If you asked for Karisma  or Charm Randy is oozing with it. Events in Iloilo City which needs the presence of designers, the organizers first choice is always him.. The event is livelier with him around. Randy has the gift of gab. He could tell stories which  only he could tell which  amazed everyone listening or make them roll with laughter.
        He shares his knowlledge. Indi sya daluk. If a fellow designers asked for  some assistance  regarding some intricate designs, he was ready to help even giving them ideas on how to make stylish beadwork designs. Others would never do it. You need something to wear  and you  cant afford  to have one he will glaly lend you one , or sometimes gave you one
         He could feel your sadness too. Especially  your heartaches. "He will just sadly look at you  and say " makaluluoy man ang akon amiga." Then he'll just be there in silence. Then after a while would tell you 'lakat na ta ma one-B , one B na kita.(which means lets have a bottle of beer.)
         There's one story in Bakhaw  where Randy save some seniors in the flood.  he help  lift them up  to the roof  to save them from drowning. He got some wounds because of that. But he was happy that he was able to save. them. Then those people never failed to share with him  the foods  they had cook. When their children from abroad arrived here in the Philippines they were so grateful with  Randy that they brought lots of stuff for Randy.
           Then in  his senior years,  wonder of wonders, when some designers were retiring, Randy career bloom or took a gigantic leap. More customers came knocking at  his door. When you cal him for an event, he was not available, he's in Manila, the next day in Cebu, the next day in Bacolod.  He was so busy then, and the only time when we could see each other is when Manang Joy would  request for a design for a new gown. After every session with manang Joy we ended up havng lunch at Tato'ys Randy's favorite dining place. And there was a time that Manang Joy told him to order his favorite foods for take out. Happily he ordered his favorite lechon, one whole chicken and some others. He profusely thanks manang Joy. It was the last time.
         Then you asked  me , "how is it to lose a friend like Randy?"
   " Wala na ako ka chat everyday." is my first answer.
       The pictures of the foods he cook and posted in his FB will cease.
       Wala na ko friend  nga mag comment sa mga new pics ko nga nagasiling 'Ang maanyag ko nga amiga."
       Wala na ko pictures nga ma receive from a friend on tour which says 'This pic is only for you Ted Mino.
         If your the true BFF  you will know these: Between my friend Randy and I.
                    We knew who is Angelo and I say" I promise to take good care of Angelo."
               We knew who is Luis "I promise to treat Luis for breakfast too if I meet him on the street."
                Some secrets, some events , but that's only for us.


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 I should have  deliver  it live but due to some circumstances I opted to have it written. Written  messages  is best preserved than spoken.

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JOSA SHINES AT PRISSAAP 2019

        The flag  of J. Oberas Scholastic Academy, Inc. was hoisted high in the  recent DIVISION PRISSAAP-DEPED ENGLISH FESTIVAL  held at  Iloilo Central Elementary School Auditorium last February 9, 2019.
        Six  winners from JOSA  were awarded Medals and Certificates . Gold medalists  awardee, Nicole Shane  Joplo for English Declamation and  Mary  Jahani Nuyad for Story Telling.
       Silver Medalists :  Jianne Thryzcia Patino  spelling.(Elem.)  Krishna Danielle Dignadice,  Spelling (High School). Bronze medalists Pablito Raul Thomas Gepana for English Declamation (high school) and Thamina Airana  Cordero for Nursery Rhymes.
      Coaches in the said competitions are the following: Mrs. Jerrylyn T. Damasco, Mrs. Narlyn Bascon, Mr. Reymard Armada, Mrs. Gemma Subigca , Ms. Louise Ann Peñas  ,Mrs.  Hannah Cabayao and Mr. Rolly Subosa.

Sir Arrmada with JOSA Gold medalists, Nichole Shayne JOplo and Mary Jahani Nuyad

JOSA faculty with the winners.

Mrs. Jocelyn Oberas , JOSA President, proud spectator.

Pablito  Raul Thomas Gepana
Thamina  Airana Montero

                                                                                   

JOSA SPECIAL RECOGNITION DAY FOR ILOPRISAA 2018 WINNERS and DELEGATES

          The J. OBERAS SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY, INC. presented special prizes for the school's delegates in the ILOPRISAA 2018.held last 2 weeks ago and culminated  on Dec. 3, 2018..
           It's the 53rd year of ILO PRISAA and very memorable  to JOSA . who won 2 -Golds  , 4-Silvers and 1 bronze  and 2nd Runner-up award for  the search of Mutya ng ILO PRISAA. Only on the second year of joining  and it has those medals to boast.
           Indeed,  the JOSANS are in high heavens that prompted the school President Mrs. Joy Oberas to acknowledge with special gifts  the winners and all contestants in their respective categories. The presentation of special prizes was held last Dec. 4, 2018 at JOSA HALL of FAME.

    The Gold medalists are Hans Inigo Parreno in 200m. Individual Medley and Jianne Thryzcia Patino in Spelling (Elem)
The 4 Silver medals  again was through the swimming prowess of Hans Inigo Parreno, in the 200 m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly.
The bronze medal was won by Pia Krisalinda Therese Gepana.

The Table tennis Player were Keeth Andrei Sepe, Andrei Ryen Vidal, Travis John Segovia, and Chester Jon Vidal. They won in the first round.. The coaches were Teacher Sheila Mae Tongol and Reymard Nark Armada.
    In Chess, we have a good performance fromDeanna May Jino-o and Mark Conte Jr. Deanna defeated two other schools. Coach was Teacher Louise Ann Penas.
    Other players in Athletics Elem.and Secondary were Margarette Anacleto, Zacharie Licera and Justine Sornito. Coach was Teacher Gemma Subigca.
Badminto Boys were represented by Pablito Raul Thomas Gepana, Terence Aron John Ardena and Edsel rey Abangan with Teacher Rica Jean Robles as Coach.
Badminton Girls. we have Taryn Dyne Babila and Innah Jesha Ani. Coach was Teacher Angelica Villanueva.
In swimming we are represented by Hans Inigo Parreno JOSA'S Golden Boy whose coach was teacher Ma. Dianne Favila.
      In the Literary Musicals all JOSA  contestants represented the school very well. In vocal solo Pop category we were awed by the performances of Jian Pablo Antonio Gepana and Lee Andrew Hosillos. Our declaimers in English, Nicole Shane Joplo who mesmerized the audience by her brilliant delivery and Pablito Raul Thomas Gepana who draw thunderous applause upon the start of his piece. Our Filipino declamation entry Inna Jesha Ani is a very promising declaimer.
    In Secondary Spelling, Krishna Mae Dignadice  finished among the top ten.

Thryzcia One Gold- Spelling 

Hans-1 Gold, 4 Silver

Pia, One Bronze

Taryn, 2nd Runner -up Ms. ILO PRISAA

 

   

                                                                          

ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTED EVENING

              A truly enchanting evening was the reception of Arianne Delgado and Carlo Borromeo 's wedding at Margaret Ballroom, Diversion 21 Hotel . Yes dears, enchanting  best described the night  of  their wedding. Margaret Ballroom  was shining  from ceiling down to the dancefloor. Beautiful  flower arrangements greets every guests in each table , and take note each table has its own style  of luxurious  floral  artistry. The two buffet tables are filled with mouth watering delights. INDEED A FEAST FOR THE GOURMET.
            The wedding at Senora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje Church in Lapaz, was attended by close family and friends. The ladies in their floor length dresses and the gentlemen in their Coat and Tie, How lovely is an event when the guests really adheres to the dress code.
             Arianne from the family of high level professionals is the daughter of  Artemio  and Annabelle Delgado while Carlo is the son of Ernesto and Maria Cristina Borromeo of  the famous Ocean City Restaurant.. Oh ,I love Ocean City. I can't bear not to add that line.
            Of course I should also mention here in my news blog  the Principal Sponsors because  most of them are people close to my heart.The Maninoys and Maninays : Mr. Felix Borromeo and Cristina Borromeo, Engr. Romeo Delgado and Cynthia Delgado, ASEC. Hansel Didulo and Judge Irene Didulo, Dr. Romualdo Exmundo, Jr. and Ms. Marilyn Gallaza, Engr. Felino Farenas and Arlene Farenas, Dr. Paul Francia and Maria Purificacion Jalandoni, Mr. Celestino Gloria and Catherine Gloria, Atty. Nelson Oberas (proxied by Rex Gimeno owner of Gimeno Bldg.) and Jocelyn Oberas (Pres. of J. Oberas Scholastic Academy, Inc.) Mr. Rito Lopez Pena and Sarah Pena, Mr. Alejandro Rivera III and Maria Teresa Rivera, Alexander Rodriguez and Annabelle Rodriguez, Mario Villa and Julia Villa.

     

                     

        It was also the day when my heart fluttered upon seeing  several dear  friends  I was not able to see for a year or two  or even  more. Like  my dearly beloved couple Sara and Judgee Lopez Pena, my ballroom dancing students still very  fashionable Marilyn and Mario Salazar,(Mario is the uncle of the groom)  Susan Wang, and honorable Cong. Jerry Trenas with ever lovely and very approachable  Inday Rosalie. Oh my what wonderful day indeed. Reminiscing our fun days followed, but of course can pictorials be far behind.

Then it was heartwarming to see  relatives gather from far cities,  towns and even distant  countries  to witness this wonderful day for Arianne and Carlo.

To Carlo and Arianne wish you the best of everything. But always remember  TO BE THE BEST OF WHAT YOU ARE.

52nd Reunion for ICHS BATCH 67

        It's a LUAU Theme Party  for the 52nd Reunion of ICHS Batch 67 this coming Feb 9,2019 in the evening. The venue is no less than the classy District 21 Hotel. To be credited for holding this big event are the prime movers of Batch 67 . 

 From top to bottom: (first name basis)::Henry,Joe, Sonia,Vic, Myrna , Dennis and Vangie

Gloria, Elinor, Ted, Josefa, Maura, Bernadette and Roberta.

     The activities before the main event are as follows: First event in the morning is the Holy Mass,to be held in the quadrangle of our Alma Mater the Iloilo City High School now Iloilo City National High School. followed by Bloodletting  and Lunch in City High quadrangle.

Now presenting our models for the hawaiian costume for your guide . Picture from Mildred Alejan's  file.

Sample file for Guys (Ted Mino files)