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)

A CHAT WITH MG -WHAT'S UP TAPAZ!

        Wow, and again I say Wow! The Town of Tapaz seems to be  the center of  interesting topic  of conversation nowadays. Be it in parties, social events,big  and small gatherings ,even  in public transport, kapehan, radio etc. Tapaz is a laudable topic.
         Mine happens to be in  a breakfast conversation with who else, but the reliable designated Municipal Information and Population Officer, Margie G. Gimeno. Talking of reliability  MG  has been in Tapaz Government service for 33 years. And indeed a witness to the amazing  and wonderful improvement  of Tapaz. Or shall I say MAGICAL

Mayor Roberto O. Palomar and Margie Gimeno
Mayor Palomar or mayor Nonong  to his constituents  is responsible for the  great improvement of Tapaz. Major projects like the-farm-to-market  roads, potable water and housing projects . More  private investors like Jolibee, 7-11, resorts,  hotel and many others are starting to troop in to this wonderful town. And Soon  a four- story municipal building  will rise.  And take note Tapaz ,a first Class municipality.. is now first class in the real sense of the word.. Thanks  to Mayor Nonong , the Mayor with a strong desire  TO MAKE TAPAZ GROW FAST!

MG in action.

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Featuring KATYRINE PORRAS Mini Films on her 7th Birthday Video Presentation (Unedited)

To keep sweet memories, one must  have a treasure chest. So this time let me use Kate's Video as one among  my PRECIOUS TREASURES  in my treasure Box.  Enjoy! This is an unedited version made by her Artistic Aunt, that someday will become an effective film maker.

KATE @ Seven

       The invitation says, "You are cordially invited to Princess Kate's 7th Birthday Party! Yes, that was 20th of October and the venue was the Central Park Glen, Savannah City.
        The program  was well-organized with ace-party host Liberwin Mendoza . This is also a promotion for the beauteous Win. If you want your party to be lively then she's the right person for the job.. The venue was so festive with all the wonderful decorations.
         Katyrine Porras or Kate is the apple of the eye of her family. Beautiful , bright and super talented, she belted a disney song as she marched her way to her throne. Everybody was delighted and entranced  with the accompaniment of invited saxophonists , that number was indeed a super fantastic opener.
         Everything SEVEN, seven candles with Mrs. Moonyen Germo, Mrs. Narlyn Bascon, Mrs Joy Nonescan, Mrs, Jerrylyn Damasco, Miss Angelica Villanueva and Mr. Ted Mino.
          Counting Seven again, we have the Seven Bills enriching Kate for that day,Tita Day and Tito Lito, Tita Janet, Tita Ethel, Ninong Eddie, Tita Jenalyn, Tito Janno and Tito Nonoy..
The seven balloons and seven Roses for the finale waltz was participated by her friends and classmates, the final partner of course was her loving dad.
          Party makes the food tasty or is it the food that makes a party lively, whatever that is all the food prepared were a sure hit to the palate. Congratulations to all who did the wonderful menu.
          Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! you're indeed a very lucky girl  with the love of your grandma Vilia Tarrosa  and your loving Mom Aileen Porras , you will have a bright and prosperous life ahead of you.