BALIKBAYAN NEWS
Volume 11, Issue 3
Editorial Staff
Normita Fenn—Editor
Mario Sto. Domingo—
Associate Editor
Bob Fenn—Tech Editor
Monico Mateo—Adviser
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to normitaf@att.net
In this issue
 MVERT
 TCMC Nursing
 Alumni News
 Celebrations
 Nemo’s Notebook
 Loving Tributes
Community Calendar
 Oct 2—MHSAAI-NorCal Chapter
Meeting
 Oct 16—MHSAAI—NorCal
Chapter Fundraising
 Oct 23—OHA Fundraising
 Feb 5—Balikbayan Fundraising
 Apr 21—Cordero 2011—Mando
& Linda San Juan, Hermano/
Hermana
 Apr 24—Easter Sunday Night,
sponsored by Duckling
 Jul 8—MHSAAI 2011 Grand
Reunion, Los Angeles, CA
In Memory
 Jul 9—Amelio Feliciano,
Morong, Rizal
 Sep 10—Virgilio De Rosas,
Morong, Rizal
 Sep 18—Sumikat Condez,
Morong, Rizal
Be an MVERT Friend!
July—Sept 2010
PUBLISHED BY THE MORONG BALIKBAYAN ASSOCIATION
“A COMMUNITY WITH A PURPOSE...SHARING A COMMON THREAD OF UNITY”
MVERT: “We are just ordinary people…”
As the Philippines marks the 1st Year Commemoration of Typhoon Ondoy on Sep-
tember 26, 2010, we at the Morong Volunteers’ Emergency Response team, Inc.
(MVERT) pledge to train and empower people living in high-risk communities lo-
cated in Morong and the province of Rizal on community-based disaster risk man-
agement (CBDRM) and emergency response. This pledge is our own little way of
contributing to the long-term task of building the resiliency of communities to disas-
ters. The Morong Volunteers’ Emergency Response Team (MVERT) has come a
long way since Jerome Mateo, Bobby Diaz and Uro Tahup decided to finally carry Uro Tahup
out the crazy idea of founding a community-based and volunteer-powered disaster
response group in Morong on Nov. 9, 2005. We’ve been serving the community and saving lives (our slo-
gan) for almost five years now and still going strong with more than 40 regular members.
We have undertaken the tasks of suppressing structural and bush fires; rescuing victims of vehicular acci-
dents and other medical emergencies; donating our own blood to dengue victims, searching and eliminating
the deadly aedis aegypti mosquito; extricating people deep below cramped tunnels;
teaching students and teachers what to do in case of fires and earthquakes; evacu-
ating high-risk communities and swim-
ming surging flood waters to save
trapped families at the height of Ondoy;
distributing relief goods and providing
basic services to evacuees; holding
symposia on community-based disaster-
risk reduction and climate change; climb-
ing mountains and spearheading clean
2009 Regional Kalasag
Award up drives; assisting the Diocese of Anti-
polo in environmental campaigns like the
investigation of the Morong Sanitary Landfill. At the most recent
MVERT-sponsored Rizal Youth Camp held at URS-Morong, we MVERT with Mayor Jojo and Neric Acosta
were joined by Mayor Jojo and Mr. Neric Acosta, a strong envi- at the Rizal Youth Camp at URS –Morong
ronmental advocate. (See photo)
Indeed, we could never have won the 2009 Regional Kalasag Award without the support of the people of
Morong everywhere and other nearby towns in Eastern Rizal. Kung wala kaming suporta mula sa pamaya-
nan, wala pong Morong Volunteers. But there is one important lesson that our experience has taught us.
Our true strength comes from the continuous support of the community that has inspired us to carry on our
tasks during critical life-and death situations, the same community that has given us precious material and
financial assistance to assemble our mini fire truck and acquire our rescue, medical and fire fighting
equipment.
We at Morong Volunteers harbor no illusions that we are superheroes. We are just ordinary people – farm-
ers, workers, church people, small entrepreneurs, NGO workers, students, and even musicians – perform-
ing extra-ordinary tasks through the power of plain, old bayanihan. ■
- Uro Tahup
Editor’s Note: Uro Tahup is MVERT Exec. Secretary and Head of the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Team.
Email: mvert_sanrok@yahoo.com Find them on Facebook via Search: Morong Volunteers
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CONGRATULATIONS TO TCMC!

Message from Dr. Felino SM. Angeles, Jr., President, TCMC

Meet our new Nursing Board Passers!

“Phenomenal - 94.11% passing rate for New TCMC Nursing graduates! 16 out of 17 examinees. Much ear-
lier, some faculty members of Nursing told me that they were expecting a hundred per cent passing rate
(Braggarts, ha, ha, ha) The National passing Average BTW, is usually from 35 to 44 per cent. The exami-
nee who did not pass was conceiving and was having difficulties reviewing, but we have no doubt that she
will pass when she takes the exam.
We have a festive air here today although two or three staff were a bit sad about the missed opportunity -
that we did not achieve a 100 percent. This was our chance for a perfect score in Nursing but I am positive
about the continuing success of our Nursing graduates. Two
years ago, in another field, one accounting graduate took the CPA
exam and passed - 100 percent!
We are very proud to publish the names and photos of the board
passers. Please join me and the whole TCMC administrators and
staff in congratulating them, their parents and their sponsors for
their success!”
Thanks to Uncle Mon Mateo for his recent visit and for viewing our
Nursing Skills Laboratory, which has been labeled by the regional TCMC President Felino Angeles, Jr. and
office of the Commission on Higher Education as a benchmark/ Dean Liwayway Piedad join the nursing
model in facilities adequacy. ■ students at the discussion/lecture

TCMC NURSING BOARD PASSERS— CLASS 2010

Cont’d on page 3
 CONGRATULATIONS TO TCMC ! Page 3

TCMC NURSING BOARD PASSERS— CLASS 2010

TCMC NURSING BOARD PASSERS— PREVIOUS YEARS

Nurses’ Creed
Lord, let me begin today with
your blessing
To provide care for those who
need me. Give me the patience
to listen,
Intuition to see beyond the visible,
Knowledge to practice the
art of nursing,
And the attitude to deliver care with
humility. Help me to see every pa-
tient clearly, unbiased, and with
individual respect.
Help me to face fear and anxiety
With kind words and a gentle
touch. Help me to see the joy
and wonder each new
day brings
And let your healing light shine
through my hands.
-M.A. Haggerty, R.N.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/2061316/
NURSES-CREED
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ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to the Newly-Elected Officers of the

Morong High School Alumni Association

MHSAAI-Philippines— Theme: ‘ONE MORONG HIGH’

Newly-elected officers for 2010-2012. Not in the picture are EVP Filbert Sori-
ano, VP Nemesio Raya, VP Vynia Bautista and Dr. Olivia F. De Leon, Advisor.

Board of Directors—2010-2012

President: Lee S. Feliciano (Batch 1986)

Executive Vice-President: Filbert A. Soriano (Batch 1991) Induction ceremony on August 29, 2010, officiated by Mrs.
Vice-President for Int’l. Affairs: Vynia V. Bautista (Batch 1978) Shirley Marty, URS Administrative Officer, on behalf of
Vice-President for Morong: Domingo S. Santiago Jr. (Batch 1973) URS President, Dr. Olivia F. De Leon
Vice- President for Pililla/JalaJala: Ma. Cecilia M. Espiritu Santo
(Batch 1982)
Vice-President for Baras: Gary Kenn N. Robles (Batch 1989)
Vice-President for Tanay: Jimmy Vista (Batch 1982)
Vice –President for Cardona: Nemesio Raya (Batch 1982)
Vice-President for Binangonan and Angono: Rina C. Antazo
(Batch 1987)
Vice-President for Teresa and Antipolo: Jose Jeriel SD. Villegas
(Batch 1984)
Secretary: Rosalie F. De Lemon (Batch 1984)
Treasurer: Ma. Rizelle B. Santos (Batch 1983)
Assistant Treasurer: Salome Mateo (Batch 1972)
Auditor: Veronica A. Matawaran (Batch 1972)
Press Relation Officer: Annette B. Pascual (Batch 1975)
Ex- Officio: Teddy SJ San Juan (Batch 1969)
Adviser: Olivia F. De Leon (Batch 1965) Brainstorming with the previous board

MHSAAI—Atlantic Chapter—2010—2011
President: Benildo Bautista (Batch 1958) Directors:
Vice President: Raymond Pascual (Batch 1971) Rolando Aquino (Batch 1951)
Secretary: Leni Sto. Domingo (Batch 1983) Nap Aralar (Batch 1951)
Asst. Secretary: Noel Santiago (Batch 1983) Vivienne Angeles-Nguyen (Batch 1960)
Treasurer: Marina Ingal Aralar (Batch 1955) Agnes Pascual (Batch 1971)
Asst. Treasurer: Lilia Fernando (Batch 1966) Erna Soriano (Batch 1971)
Auditor: Zena Sta. Catalina (Batch 1963) Ernesto Talanay (Batch 1976)
Adviser: Bobby Soriano (Batch 1969) Cesar Reyes (Batch 1974)
Mario Sto. Domingo (Batch 1980)
 ALUMNI NEWS
Congratulations to the Newly-Elected Officers of the
Morong High School Alumni Association
MHSAAI-Western Canada Chapter—2011—2012
President: Elvira F. Bautista (Batch 1985)
Vice President: Enrico Garrovillas (Batch 1983)
Secretary: Everlyn SJ. Katipunan (Batch 1981)
Asst. Sec.: Rowena T. Sta. Maria (Batch 1986)
Treasurer: Joan L. Robles (Batch 1991)
Asst. Treas.: Razzel R. Santos (Batch 1985)
Auditor: Shilwin S. Fernandez (Batch 1978)
PRO: Mary Elinor D. Garrovillas (Batch 1985)
Asst. PRO: Gerardo Sta. Maria (Batch 1977)
Directors:
Liwanag R. Sto. Tomas (Batch 1969)
Nixon P. Robles (Batch 1991)
Rosalina S. Rivera (Batch 1955)
Marty D. Natividad (Batch 1966)
MHSAAI—Florida Chapter—2011—2012
President: Lucy Bautista
Senior Vice President: Myla Dolores
VP—Southeast: Jimmy Fradillada
VP—Northeast: Emma Reyes
VP—Central: Ronnie Ong
Secretary: Lina Tanawan
Asst. Secretary: Ellen Mata
Treasurer: Paz Matawaran
Asst. Treasurer: Maritte Francisco
Auditor: Ely Ramos
Asst. Auditor: Cecille Subida
Directors:
Atanacio Aquino, Jr.
Eva Aquino
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← Back: (From left to right) Liwanag Sto. Tomas,
Everlyn Katipunan, Rosalina Rivera, Elinor Garrovil-
las, Elvira Bautista (President-elect), Razzel Santos,
Teresita Sto. Tomas, Joan Robles, Rowena Sta.
Maria, Ex-Officio Anita De Jesus
Front: (From left to right) Eugene San Felipe, Rogel
Dorado (2009-2010 President), Jimmy Sto. Tomas,
Oscar Sto. Tomas, Delfin Andrade Jr., Nixon Robles,
Enrico Garrovillas, Efren Bautista, Joseph Puyat,
Shilwin Fernandez, Joel Mata, Marty Natividad,
Gerardo Sta. Maria
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Hume Park, New Westminster, B.C.
Canada, August 2, 2010
Jimmy R. Sto. Tomas (Batch 1958)
Feliciano De Castro (Batch 1969)
Ralph A. San Juan (Batch 1963)
Peace & Order:
Oscar R. Sto.Tomas (Batch 1975)
Delfin T. Andrade, Jr. (Batch 1994)
Joseph H. Puyat (Batch 1986)
Joel J. Mata (Batch 1974)
Advisers:
Anita R. De Jesus (Batch 1961) MHSAAI—No. California
Rogel SJ. Dorado (Batch 1975)
Teresita R. Sto. Tomas (Batch 1969) Chapter—2011—2012
Efren D.C. Bautista (Batch 1958) On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the chapter’s elec-
Eugene H. San Felipe (Batch 1979) tion committee under Roger Arcia and Rogel Bonifacio,
distributed and collected ballots from the alumni at the
San Geronimo Fiesta. With them on the photo are Eva
San Felipe, Claire Trinidad-pres., Normita Fenn and
Vilma Arcia. Counting and tallying to determine the top
Ver Bautista
15 vote getters will be done on October 2
Lamberto Bernardino
during the chapter meeting.
Teodorico Fradillada, Jr.
Nestor Francisco
Corazon Francisco
Jose Matawaran
Bert Millare
Mike Patag
Sergio Ramos, Jr.
Advisers/President Emeritus:
Rudy Bautista
Julius Dolores
Rey Aquino
Sonny Tanawan
Myla Dolores
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CELEBRATIONS

Lindsay Ann Castillo Knapp, „Debutante of the Year‟

2nd Annual Kayamanan ng Bayan Philippine Independence Day
Los Angeles, California, June 2010

Lindsay Ann Castillo Knapp, daughter of Rick and

Jojie Castillo Knapp, as she walked the red carpet
as ‘Debutante of the Year’ during the Philippine In-
dependence Day Celebration in Los Angeles. She
graduated this past June from the California Acad-
emy for Liberal Studies Early College High School.
Since grade school, Lindsay has been an out-
standing student, constantly being at the top of her
class. She was awarded the Presidential Award for
Outstanding Academic Excellence. During high
school she participated in many school activities
such as Leadership, Prom Committee, Community
Service, The Mean Green Team, and Cheerleading.
She was given the opportunity to join her class-
mates in exploring several universities in New York
and was accepted to several universities, but chose
to attend the University of California, Irvine, to pur-
sue engineering. She has two younger siblings Ricki
Leanne (15) and Richard Carlo (13). In her spare
time, she can be found on Facebook and Twitter
keeping in touch with classmates and friends.
Lindsay also loves to play the
guitar, violin and piano.
Congratulations and best wishes, Lindsay Ann!

Congratulations, Oliver!
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY!

Congratulations to Joanalyn on her 18th Birthday!

Oliver graduated from 8th grade at Holy An-
gels School on May 28, 2010. He is the son
of Oscar and Virgie Natividad San Felipe of
Daly City, California.
She is shown here with parents June and Josie Santos
-Matignas, and brother RJ, of San Bruno, California, at
the dinner-dance held in her honor at The State Room
in South San Francisco on Saturday, July 31, 2010.
She will be attending the College of San Mateo and
plans to pursue a career in nursing.
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OUR TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES

I will never forget my family’s trip to the Philippines from August 3rd to 19th. It’s been more than
seven years since we last visited it. We spent over 16 days meeting people and sightseeing in
many places in Luzon and Mindanao. On our first day, my family visited the University of the
Philippines, my parents’ alma mater and saw the Oblation, a concrete statue which is the iconic
symbol of the University depicting a man facing upward with arms out to symbolize offering to
his country. I thought this was a nice way of starting our journey!
The next day, we drove to our hometown in Morong, Rizal to meet my
Lola, Enriqueta Angeles and my other relatives. Finally, I was able to
see and touch again the chico tree that my Lolo, the late Francisco
Angeles, planted the day I was born. My sister, Iya, was also able to
see and touch her guava tree! On our way to Villa Escudero that same day, we visited
the memorial of the Battle of Mabitac which my paternal great-grandfather, former
Laguna Governor General Juan Cailles led as commanding general. At Villa Escudero,
a nature resort, we toured the museum and had lunch at its river and man-made falls.
Back in Quezon City on our 4th night, my family hosted a reunion of my paternal great-
grandfather’s relatives, the Cailleses, at the house of my Uncle Pepot in Quezon City.
That weekend on Saturday, we traveled back to Morong to meet my parents’ friends
and other family members. We also attended the 85th birthday party for Lola Susana
San Miguel on Sunday before hearing mass at the Morong Church. I was told I was baptized in this magnificent
church 11 years ago in 1999!
For our trip to the Philippines, we planned a 4-day visit to the City of Davao located in the island of Mindanao.
We met my godmother and mom Leni’s friend, Thess, and had lunch with my niece and her mom. My family
and I then went to Eden’s Nature Park where we saw beautiful sceneries. We even had the chance to do
‘Indiana Jones’: a mini zip line that my sister and I did over and over again! The next day, we headed off to
Samal Island where we took a boat ride to the Paradise Island resort and enjoyed their beach. We also visited
the Philippine Eagle Center where we saw several eagles and other animals. We also went to the Crocodile
Park and saw many crocodiles, snakes and lizards! We even took
pictures of us touching a baby crocodile and a big snake!
The day we returned to Manila from Davao was our 10th day in the
Philippines; we spent the rest of the day in Cainta and Antipolo where
we hanged around with my cousins. The next day, we drove back to
Morong to participate in the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan and Lake
Shore’s charity event. Their mission was to distribute school supplies
to children in Morong schools. We went to Roman Tantiongco Elementary School in Wawa
and helped giving out supplies to the students.
On August 13th, my father, Mario, was the guest speaker at University of Rizal System
(URS) for their 66th foundation day. He talked about the importance of history and his ex-
periences with finding about his grandfather and his long-lost relatives.
The following day (Day 11), he had another lecture at Tomas Claudio Memorial College about applied social research. That same
day, we went to the Mall of Asia in Manila, the biggest mall in the country. We noticed that there were tons of people inside the mall!
We also met my father’s former colleagues from URS. We were tired once we got out of the
mall!
The last few days, Days 12 to 16, had been very impor-
tant for my sister and I because we got to spend quality
time with our Lola and we also were able to go
around the town where I spent the first year of my
life. My sister and I rode the tricycle and jeepney!
We also visited the Morong Market in Paglabas
after eating in Jollibee. Best of all, we played
sungka with my Lola! We left the Philippines for the
United States on August 19th. I love the Phil-
ippines! I love Morong! I wish we will have another visit soon! ■ - Nemo A. Sto. Domingo, Maryland
 BALIKBAYAN NEWS

The Balikbayan News is the official LOVING TRIBUTES

publication of the Morong Balikbayan
Association. For further information,
contact: Monico Mateo, Jr., President. In Memory of my Lolo
170 Naglee Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112 (Francisco SJ. Angeles) RIP June 3, 2010
(415) 334-5594
Email: monwlet@pacbell.net
On the day, I was born, my Lolo planted a chico
tree. When my sister, Iya, was born, Lolo planted a
Nemo’s chico Iya’s guava guava tree. He had planted these two trees because
he loved both of us. I was only 3 years old in
Association Officers
2002 when I last saw my Lolo and I will surely miss him since I couldn’t see him ever
Monico Mateo, Jr.— President again. I remember talking to him on the phone with my Lola until early this year but I
Dante Pascual—Vice President never got to see him. He has lived a very long and fruitful life; I hope his family and
Eloy San Jose—Vice President friends will remember him forever.
Doris Cruz—Secretary - Nemo Sto. Domingo
Claire Trinidad—Asst. Secretary
Julie Victorio—Treasurer
Paz Mendoza—Asst. Treasurer Reflections on my Father (Amelio S. Feliciano)
Lina Pangasnan—Auditor RIP July 9, 2010
Susie San Jose—Asst. Auditor
Cris De Rosas—Sgt-at-Arms Pop’s funeral was beautiful, a lot of people showed their re-
Bob Fenn—Sgt-at-Arms spects and love not only for our loving father but for our
Lety Mateo—Public Relations mom as well. I’m very sad because I lost my best friend, my
Normita Fenn—Information Officer
Directors loving father and most of all the father that GOD gave us,
Leo Alejandro who never in his time asked for anything but be well and continue to sing.
Lucy Bautista He never complained nor got mad at us. He called everyday, 2-3 or 4 times
Ernie Cruz a day, just to talk about anything. I tried everything, even sometimes was
Cid Deseo
Aurelio Feliciano too much but right now I feel that it was never enough. He’s not just a father
Benedicta Francisco to me but my best friend. I love him very much. I’m very hurt but I know he’s
Claudio Pangasnan in good hands now. He is not in pain anymore. He was a great father to me
Segundina San Juan and to my siblings, a good husband to my mom and most of all, a wonderful
Georgia Solomon
Domingo Trinidad human being to all that he met. Now that he’s gone, I remember his smile,
his laugh and the sound of his voice telling me, "Mahal na mahal kita anak.”
On behalf of my mother and my eight brothers and sisters, I thank my
Join Morong Group aunts and uncles for being there for us and thank God that they are my
father’s siblings. To everyone who shared our pain and sorrow, from the
bottom of our hearts , “WE THANK YOU ALL.”
- Love, Julieta Feliciano

170 Naglee Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94112