Vol. 11, No. 2, April 30, 2007

In their bid to distinctly celebrate their 25th anniversary (silver jubilee year 2007) as alumni of Lanao Chung Hua School, Batch 1982 Class, represented by their class president, Phillip Steven D. So, and his fellow classmates, donated to their Alma Mater twelve teacher’s tables for classroom use.  The donation was made in a turn–over rite at the recently-concluded 69th Commencement Exercises of LCHS on March 26, 2007. On hand to receive the symbolic Deed of Donation was Henry T. Siao, the school director.

An exceptional undertaking, brilliantly thought of and a plan that could spark as a catalyst within the circles of LCHS’s alumni community, this was just a kick–off venture which the group agreed to initiate on top of other planned projects within the span of their anniversary year. With this thrust comes the intention of the group to encourage similar responses from succeeding alumni batches.

All through these years, LCHS has always been a grateful recipient of numerous donations coming from various alumni sectors on an individual capacity and from philanthropic contributions coming from Chinese clans belonging to the Iligan Chinese community. It is only at this moment in time that a graduate batch has solely considered the idea of celebrating their jubilee year by collectively embarking on projects meant to facilitate the school. Indeed, a milestone in the history of school assistances and alumni involvement.  Congratulations to Batch ’82 Class on their silver jubilee and for their unique undertaking! Keep it up!

Batch ’82 members are Maribel M. Ang, Luisa S. Ang, Joy Boniao, James L. Booc, Melba R. Capili, Teresa S. Chen, Joel T. Chiu, Jose R. Chu, Eleanor T. Co, Leo Dagondon, Nancy Dagondon, Susan Delorino, Crestensien T. Fernandez, Theresa D. Ferrer, Robert Lueong, Lyndon T. Ngo, Frances L. Peterson, Johnny Sia, Phillip Steven D. So, Peterson C. Sy, Jessica Sy, Yuri M. Taongan, Francisca Monterola, Concepcion K. Bartolome, Melanie Garcilliano. Bascug, William D. Bernardo, Jerry Chin, Bob C. Cortez, Ramon S. Cui, Lino G. Lim(?), Lenny G. Lim, Belinda C. Lim, Leo Lim, , Alexis Y. Pacaña, Ferdinand E. Parrado, Jr., Charles Robin S. Sy, Walter A. Tan, Deborah Ann D. Uy, Prescilla Chan, Isidro Ong, and Morita Lim.

Ling Fook, 85

Ling Fook, aka William Wong, died on April 21, 2007 in Iligan City.  He was said to be ill with kidney failure and leukemia.  He was 85 years old.  He is survived by his wife Petra Ling.  Among his children are Jimmy Wong Ling (deceased) of Batch '69, Remedios Ling (Batch '72), Johnny Ling, Helen Ling (Batch '76), and Jerry Ling (Batch '80). He was laid to rest last April 27 in Iligan City.  We request our pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Lim Guat Po, 90

Lim Guat Po, aka Pablo Lim Sr., passed away in the morning of April 28, 2007 in Cagayan de Oro City. He was 90 years old. He was the father of Mansueto Villanueva (Batch '68), Pablo Lim Jr. (Batch '71), Emy Lim, Avito Lim (Batch '75), and Purification Lim.  His remains will be transferred to his hometown of Manticao for the wake and interment. We request our pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

New email address

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:09:50 -0700 (PDT)
To all my fellow alumni, classmates/schoolmates, friends, and Spectrum: Please direct all your e-mail messages to my new web address: elsierito5788@sbcglobal.net.
--Laureto and Elsie Lao (Batch '68 & '70), Stonehill Court, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.; email: elsierito5788@sbcglobal.net

Condolences

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:45:25 +0000
Our heartfelt condolence to a dear neighbor-friend, the Ling's family of King Sing Bazaar (Auntie Petra, Remy, Johnny, Helen, Jerry, and in-laws), on the passing away of Uncle William. Our prayers for his soul's eternal repose. God grant him peace and eternal rest.
--Henry Yu and family, Cebu, Philippines; email: hvty@skyinet.ne

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:27:59 EDT
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Ling family, our dear neighbor in Iligan.
--Ritky C. Dy (Batch '76), Clanton, Alabama, U.S.A., and on behalf of my mom and family in Iligan City; email: ritkydy@aol.com

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:51:43 -0700 (PDT)
Bro Jerry & family: Our deepest sympathy to the Ling family.
--Peter & Tita Dy & family, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; email: pdy50ca@yahoo.com

SUMMER HOLIDAYS.  Summer time is always a favorite season for traveling.  This holds true for many of our alumni as well.  Spotted last April 24 snatching a quick side trip for a hometown visit to Iligan was Antonio Leo "Boy" Te (Batch '69). Boy, now a successful physician in Taiwan, breezed into town to visit some old hometown friends and relatives.  Earlier, he flew from Taiwan to Manila to grace the graduation of his daughter.

Sighted recently enjoying a summer holiday in Hongkong was Jian Leih Racines (Batch 2003), daughter of Julius Racines (Batch '69).  Jian Leih is a fresh graduate in B.S. Nursing and is now reviewing for the next nursing board exams.  In the meantime, Jian Leih's sister Jane Dale Racines (Batch 2001) has jetted back to the U.S.A. as leaderof a team undergoing advanced training at the IBM headquarters in the U.S.A.  This is Jane Dale's second official trip to the U.S.A., courtesy of IBM.  She is employed with the Human Resources Department of IBM in Makati. Jane Dale finished B.S. Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University.  She used to be a regular contributor of the Spectrum during her school days at LCHS. Also seen going on a brief vacation in Hongkong were Dominic Siao (Batch '85) together with his wife and kids.  Meanwhile, all set to fly off to the U.S.A. on May 1 are Roderick Ngo (Batch '70) and his wife Marivic.  They will be in America for about two weeks to pay a visit to family members and relatives in the U.S.A.  Likewise sighted recently flying off to China were Sy Chu Tek (Batch '56), Sy Chu Eng (Batch '56), and Florcita Tiu Sy (Batch '64), and some friends.  They toured the world famous Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, Hubei Province. The Three Gorges Dam is the largest dam in the world. It is as wide as the Golden Gate Bridge and twice as tall, capable of generating 18 gigawatts of hydro-electric power.

ILIGAN POLITICAL DERBY.  With elections only a half month away, the political derby in Iligan City is already sizzling up.  Top bets for city mayor are Lawrence Cruz (LDP); Franklin Quijano (Lakas-CMD); and Alejo Yañez.  Vice mayor contenders are Henry Dy (UNO); Ruderic Marzo (Kampi); Romeo Nabua (Lakas-CMD) and Franco Badelles (LP). Candidates for representative of the 1st congressional district are Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo (Lakas-CMD); Vicente "Varf" Belmonte Jr. (GO/UNO); Nikki Badelles (Kampi); Uriel Borja (Independent), and Leo Zaragoza (LP).

Noticeable among the contending lineups is that Lawrence Cruz's running mate under his party's slate is councilor Ruderic Marzo. The surprising change in the tandem is reportedly the choice of their party or coalition. It's indicative of a major shift in political alliances.  Lawrence Cruz apparently has thrown his support for his relative, Nikki Badelles, on her congressional bid.  Nikki is the daughter of outgoing congressman Alipio "Tikbong" Badelles. Ruderic Marzo and Nikki Badelles both belong to Kampi. On the other hand, Henry Dy and other allies, like Moises Dalisay, Jr., Voltaire Rovira, Alfredo Busico, and Chonilo Ruiz, are sticking it out with councilor Varf Belmonte, who is running against Nikki Badelles for Iligan's congressional seat. Henry's mayor of choice, however, is still Lawrence Cruz as some of his banners and political ads show a "Belmonte-Cruz-Dy" combination. Varf Belmonte, an engineer and husband of alumna Roseanna Co, is said to be the leading contender in the race for the congressional seat. His bailiwick consists of many coastal towns in Lanao del Norte.  His strongest opponent appears to be Imelda Dimaporo, who is on her last term as governor of Lanao del Norte.  A member of Iligan's Quibranza clan, she is the wife of congressman Abdullah Dimaporo, son of the late political kingpin, Ali Dimaporo.

Also back joining the fray is Jose "Joe" Booc (Batch '68).  A perennial candidate, Joe is running anew for councilor of Iligan City.  He ran for the same position in the previous election but failed to make it.  Joe is a former barangay captain of Iligan Poblacion.  Of late, he has identified himself as a media man.

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

• Take time to finish reading those books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
• Experiment or invent some new recipes in your kitchen.
• Take a walk down memory lane while listening to those old familiar songs.
• Go to the mall. Sit down and watch people pass by.
• Sleep late at night and watch DVDs.
• Counteract the summer heat by wearing loose and comfy apparels in pastel colors, splashing cologne and powder.
• Talk to your kids about some stories of your youth the Lola Basyang way.
• Walk some kilometers as a form of exercise.
• Take time to walk along the boulevard as you watch the sun goes down.
• Do some gardenings. Shower the plants. Talk to them.
• Discover and create some new forms of art.
• Reconnect with some friends thru email or text.
• Enroll your kids in a summer class (cooking, painting, dancing, personality development, etc).
• Go out for a swim and taste the saltiness of the sea water or the chlorinated pool water.
• Go to the bookstore. Browse over or buy some books.
• Go up on top of a hill and sing "The hills are alive with the sound of music..."
• Wake up late and have a hearty and leisure breakfast.
• Ring out the old, ring in the new. Assort things in your cabinet.
• Send text messages to some of your friends who may be depressed at the moment.
• Call up and say "hello" to your long-time-no-see friends.
• Watch old movies and feel young again.
• Join the rest as they avail of the 50-70% Summer Sales Promo.
• Go and revisit those places of your glorious past.
• Visit some relatives and friends at home who may be lonely and alone.
• Get together with some high school classmates and form a mini reunion.
• Share your blessings by doing some works of charity.
• Do some household chores as a form of exercise.
• Play some musical instruments (piano, violin, trumpet, guitar, harmonica, flute, etc.).
• Go bowling with your barkada.
• Have a lift this summer (nose lift, face lift, or other lifts).
• Write some articles (poetry, essay, commentary, fiction, etc.). Share your inner thoughts.
• Go ballroom dancing.
• Go to the carenderia and savor once again those food that you grew up with.
• Fill up and drop those raffle stubs. Who knows you may be the next lucky winner.
• Give a one-day off to the maids and do the cleaning of the house yourself.
• Stay overnight in a beach resort.
• Skip a meal. Buy burger value meals for the streetchildren.
• Watch a stage play or concert.
• Go to the field and fly those kites.
• Savor some frozen delights with your friends to beat the summer heat.
• Make a rewind. Play some games of our youth (patintero, bato-lata, siatong, tago-tago, etc.)
• Go camping and nature tripping.
• Spend one whole afternoon in the prayer room. Just you and God.
• Bring out those silver wares. Experience fine dining at home.
• Get the services of somebody to clean the airconditioners.
• Go to a massage spa and pamper yourself.
• Have a potluck party with some college friends.
• Go to the nearest beauty parlor. Reinvent yourself. Surprise your friends by a new you.
• Look at those albums once again and bring back the memories of your dreams.
• Do some rearrangements in your house or office.
• Go to a fortune teller and know what lies ahead.
• Buy yourself an expensive gift as a reward to yourself.

Igdono U. Caracho, Batch '66