Iligan City celebrated its fiesta with a month-long frenzy of festivities last Sept. 29.  Held yearly in honor of its patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel, the festivities included an agro-fair, musical and cultural shows, and sport contests.  Among the highlights were Kasadya street dancing, farmers bazaar, Miss Iligan beauty pageant, civic & military parade, solemn procession, dyandi & eskrima, street party, and fireworks.  Hala bira! Viva San Miguel!

Iligan ranks 2nd in revenue collection

Iligan City is second to Cagayan de Oro in terms of revenue income in Region 10. The city's Actual Gross Income for the General Fund reached P497,713,790 in August 26 which constitutes 63.75% of the projected P780M for the year 2006. Cagayan de Oro City tops the list in all of region 10's eight cities and five provinces with only more than a million pesos in excess of Iligan's total collection to date.

Among the factors attributed to Iligan's good collection performance are its reinforced amusement tax collection, wide-range monitoring of business and real property taxes, extensive media campaigns, door-to-door delivery of tax bills and in-depth ocular inspection of business establishments including night spots.

MSU-IIT students win ICT quiz

Two MSU-IIT students from the College of Engineering and the School of Computer Studies won 1st Place in the recent 5th Mindanao Information and Communications Technology (MICT) Congress - Tertiary Schools ICT Quiz Show held on September 20, 2006 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. Jerome A. Paghasian (BS-ECE V) and John Michael M. Amparado (BS-CS IV) bested 17 other teams coming from all over Mindanao. They received individual medals and a cash prize of P5,000.00 each and a trophy for the school.  The team from Capitol University-Cagayan de Oro placed second while Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan placed third.

Pacman visits Iligan

Message of condolences

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:09:59 +1000
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to James Racines and family for the loss of their loved one.
--Co Family - Lyndon (Batch '81), Marissa, CJ and Tarra Co, Victoria, Australia; email: jmestarr@optusnet.com.au

Card of thanks

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:55:01 +0800
To all our friends: The family of the late Anita Uy Racines wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation for your support and kind expression of sympathy.
--Glo, Terry, Julius, Jorge Jr., Sherlita, and James

Five fingers of prayer
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:10:06

To live a full life, always be guided by the five fingers of prayer:  1. Your thumb is nearer to you, so pray for those who   are closer to you.  2. Pointing finger; pray for those who teach, instruct and heal.  3. Tallest finger; pray for our leaders, they need God's guidance.  4. Ring finger, the weakest finger; so pray for those who are weak, troubled, and in pain.  5. Little finger, the smallest; to remind you to pray for yourself.
--Stela Navarro, Cebu, Philippines, forwarded SMS, cell +639173879935

What matters most
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:49:13

Fifty years from now, it won't matter how you did on a evaluation exam, or how good you are in school.  No one will care how many pairs of shoes you had.  It won't matter if you miss a day of duty.  Your highest score on practice won't be traced.  It won't matter if your uniform was messy, or if all your notes weren't the best.  But if you made life better for just one person, that is what will be remembered.  And that's what will matter.
-Glenda "Hong Hong" Sy-Cabilan (Batch '72), Iligan, Philippines; forwarded from SMS, cell +639177166091

What life is all about
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:31:34

Life is all about waking up each day to discover something new; about meeting old people but making new conversations; about walking through old roads but still feeling nice about it; about realizing that you have grown each day older but still feeling young at heart; about meeting busy schedules but still finding time for old friends; about being nostalgic about bygone days but looking forward to better days.
--Suniel Lim (Batch '66), Iligan, Philippines, forwarded SMS, cell +639209102133

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES.  Jane Dale Racines (Batch 2001), daughter of Julius Racines (Batch '69), left for the U.S.A. last Sept. 23.  She was sent by her company for training in the U.S.A.  Jane Dale finished B.S. Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University.  Also spotted in the U.S.A. was Terence Chua (Batch '89).  He flew to Chicago last Sept 11.  From there he proceeded to Miami and Los Angeles.  He also spent two days in Disneyland Anaheim.  Before returning home to Cebu, Terence also visited San Francisco.  Terence is manager of Lenbert Manufacturing Inc., Mandaue City.  Currently back home in Iligan in time for the city fiesta are Mike Lee (Batch '66) and his wife Nancy. They arrived in Iligan last Sept. 26 from Edmonton, Canada.  They'll be around for a few weeks before they return to Edmonton.  Mike and Nancy will be in Cebu on Oct. 7 to grace the wedding of their niece.   Meanwhile, Peter Dy (Batch '66) and his wife Tita returned home to Edmonton, Canada last Sept. 30, a day after celebrating the city fiesta in Iligan.

WEDDING BELLS.  Abigail Chan will exchange marital vows with Jonathan Young on Oct. 7, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Church, Cebu City.  Abigail is the daughter of Felipe Chan and the late Susan Ong-Chan (Batch '67).  The groom Jonathan is the son of Salud Vda. de Young of Cebu City.  Wedding reception will follow in the evening at the grand ballroom of the Cebu Grand Convention Center.  Among the familiar personalities in the line-up of principal sponsors are Esteban Yau, husband of Lolicita Samson (Batch '66); Carlos Co of Cebu Overseas Hardware; Nelson Sy (Batch '62); and Nancy Lee, wife of Mike Lee (Batch '66).

BADMINTON CHAMP.  Brennon Sua won the men's double badminton gold medal in the elementary division of the 2006 Milo Little Olympics that ran for two weeks at the Cebu Sports Center. He is the son of Benton Sy Sua (Batch '77), vice president for operations of Geo-Transport & Construction, Inc.  Brennon is a grade-6 student of the Bethany Christian School. His partner in the tandem was Jed Sinco. The duo beat all contenders from other competiting schools in the Visayas region. The awarding ceremonies were held last Sept. 17 at the Cebu Sports Center.

ANOTHER NEW NURSE.  We just learned that another successful examinee of the 2006 Nurse Licensure examination was Michael Go. He is the son Jose Sam Go (Batch '67).  Michael is the Sammy's second child.  Michael is preparing to pursue his nursing career in the U.S.A.  He might join his uncle Edwin Go who is now residing in California, U.S.A.

Henry L. Yu, M.D., Batch '69

Here's a list of the foods that we grew up with as Pinoys. Which of these would still make your mouth water or salivate (translation: maglaway) just by the mere mention of the word?

A - Adobo, Arroz Caldo, Ampao, Alimango, Avocado, Atis, Aranghita, Alugbati, Ampalaya.
B - Balbacua, Bihon, Barbeque, Bulad, Batchoy, Bopis, Balot, Binangoonang baboy, Bicol Express, Barquillos, Bibingka, Buchi, Bananacue, Binangkal, Balimbing, Bayabas, Buongon.
C - Caldereta, Chicharon, Chop suey, Chorizo, Calamares, Chicharon bulaklak, Chicken feet, Cassava cake, Cotton candy.
D - Dinuguan, Durian, Dried mangoes.
E - Empanada, Ensaimada, Embutido.
F - Fishball, Fish crackers.
G - Ginamos, Gambas, Gulaman, Guinataan, Gabi, Guayabano.
H - Humba, Hopia, Halo-halo.
I - Inun-unan.
J - Jelly roll.
K - Kare-kare, Kinilaw, Kangkong, Kamunggay, Kropeck, Kamote, Kutsinta, Kalamay, Kapayas, Kaimito.
L - Lechon baboy, Lechon Manok, Lumpia, Lomi, Lugaw, Longganisa, Langka, Lomboy, Leche flan.
M - Menudo, Morcon, Monggos, Mais, Manggang hilaw, Maruya, Masareal, Marang, Macopa, Melon.
N - Ngohiong, Nougat.
O - Otap, Oyap.
P - Puto, Puto maya, Puto bumbong, Pan de sal, Pan de coco, Poso, Pochero, Paklay, Paksiw, Pinakbet, Pancit Guisado, Pusit, Palitaw, Polvoron, Pinya, Pastillas de leche.
Q - Quekiam.
R - Rosquillos, Rellenong bangus.
S - Suman, Siopao, Siomai, Siakoy, Sotanghon, Sinigang, Sinugbang isda, Sinugbang baboy, Sineguelas, Santol, Sampalok, Saging nilatikan, Sago, sapin-sapin.
T - Tikoy, Tira-tira, Torta, Tagaktak, Tablea, Tambis, Tubo.
U - Ukoy, Ulang, Ube.
V - Vicks candy.
W - Watermelon, White Rabbit.

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Igdono U. Caracho, Batch '66