after a rather long hiatus, am reviving the sanosphere -- a digest of the batch blogs.

Batch 97

Congrats to the recently ordained priests from this batch

Rev. Fr. Ronnie Dollosa
Rev. Mr. Erwin Marc Chavez
Rev. Mr. Noel Espaldon

Batch 96

The manila-based batchmates had a reunion last april
















Batch 94

Aldin and Joy are the proud parents of Antonio miguel



Batch 93


Dan Grefal got hitched and with him on his wedding day were batchmates Nonon Gutlay, Ian Renovalles, Allen Erestain, Jong Lim, Jack Endaya, Jepoi Chua, Elat Guirindola

Batch 92

Lotsa things happening to this batch. they're hanging out with the great Mr. Ely Buendia


then pa-kape nan wifi sa coffeeshop somewhere

then had a splash at the cam sur waterparks



and had a go at wakeboarding


Batch 89

is conducting a poll on the venue for their 20th Anniversary Reunion

Batch 87

Chicago-based Ojie Lucero came back for a brief visit and his batchmates treated him to a roaring balikbayan party. Lotsa pix at their blog




Batch 86

Yayes shares his thoughts on reaching the big 4-0h. hehe life begins at 40 di ba?




Batch 84

hmm looks like they forgot they had a blog hehehe. i chanced upon art lim on facebook.

Batch 83

The gang had an awesome get together recently i heard and they also did great work in organizing last year's homecoming. lotsa pix on their blog. an duwa na gerry ini.



Batch 82

not much happening to 82 guys i guess. still sano ronny is holding the fort. drop by their blog and give him a shout-out ok? the pix was during the penafrancia celebration.


Batch 81

Sano Chuck is valiantly keeping the blog alive. say hi when u visit ok? some pix unearthed from Sano Dr. Jun Bolonia (i remember his geeky brod dong bolunia - hain na daw)




Batch 80

You remember they donated a bunch of stuff to OLPS Minor last year di ba? Thanks to Mene who's done a great job reconnecting his batchmates and helping OLPS.




Till here mga sano and if you happen to bump or link-up with a Sano. do invite him to visit this tambayan and also if they dont have a blog do your best to convince him to put up one. ok?

mabalos!!!

OLPS on Facebook

mga sano, just found out na igwa palan facebook page an OLPS. join na kamo

see the fb page here....

The Very Reverend Father Roger Joseph B. Erestain, JCL (OLPS Batch1990-1994) is the new Rector of OLPS Minor. Aside from being the Rector, he serves concurrently as the Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese; a member of the Judicial Board, Seminary Council, and Seminary Board; and the Board secretary of SAPEPAU and GNSFI. He was appointed as OIC Rector of the seminary last Holy Thursday, April 9, 2009. He will assume office at the start of the school year 2009-2010.

Joining him in managing the seminary will be Rev. Mr. Edmon Benzon. Rev. Edmon was ordained to the order of deacons just recently (March 26, 2009). The seminary is still waiting for the return of the persons who went on study leave abroad.

Rev. Fr. Jasper D. Valdez, who was the Prefect of Seminarians for the past 5 years, will be assigned as parochial vicar of the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua in Gubat, Sorsogon.

Congrats Fr.Erestain and we pray and hope that you will bring OLPS Minor to even greater prestige and renown. :-)

The Graduates

big congrats sa mga graduates!!!!

The Candidates for Graduation

These are the candidates for graduation: Asuncion, Cruz, Deniega, Erestain, Esmeria, Grefalda Goboli, Guillermo, Luchavez, Sia, and Tabuena.

apologies for the lack of updates. lotsa work and PLDT is taking a looooooooong time to install DSL in my house. WTF is with PLDT?????

anyways, lets all pray and work towards making 2009 a happy, peaceful and bountiful year for all of us!

These are some pictures during the second convocation program. got this from the OLPS Minor blog

whats interesting is that the parents actually participated in the program. we never had this thing during my time. new development kaya? in any case its a good thing to make the parents more involved in their son's school life di ba?

i think these were the smart kids who got the academic awardsand the parents in full musical mode

lets us all pray for the eternal peace and salvation of Yayes' dad who passed away some days ago after a lingering illness.

2008 OLPS homecoming

Apologies for the delay. am just so swamped with work and other personal annoyances so i was out of the OLPS loop for a while. here are some pics from the 2008 homecoming (which i missed -regretfully--by the way)

From B94

the 2 APC's that johnjohn renovalles brought with him just about killed me. nadaog an firetruck ni otats (b87) nan helicopter flyby ni wewan(b85) hehe. pungal duwa pa. visit their blog for more...













From Batch 87



Film Maker Larry Manda capturing images of Pupitre Band...



Mons. Pax reviewing the powerpoint on the Chairman's Report...




Kaniguan bagan si Alfie Anido, hehe..

The golden mentors with silver gray hair enjoying the fete in their honor...

The Fellowship (c/o Batch 83) : Silver Memories, Golden Mentors

Fr. Douglas, contemplating on his being both a mentor and tormentor, mala kay nakalbo nan nagpuruti man buhok nya sa pasaway san mga seminarista, hehe..
Of course our favorite Fr. Roy being honored by Batch 83...
Totep presenting OLPS Alumni Foundation Resolution 004, Series of 2008 Commending the Batch 83 for sponsoring the fellowship night..
Mons. Pax reading the text on the Plaque of Appreciation for Batch 83..
The "Beowulf" and the "Roman Greats" combined and the glory of World Literature impressing and forming young minds to dream...

Syempre my fire truck an batch 87 c/o Sorsogon City Fire Marshall Tato, habo magpadaog sa tangke ni John John Renovalles!

Amo tabi ini an English teachers na nagpa nose bleed sa amon, hehe, Mam Nikki & Fr. Gerry...



the great Batch 83. sponsoring batch of this year's homecoming.

more pix in B87 blog



OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA SEMINARY ALUMNI FOUNDATION, INC.
OLPS High School Department, Brgy. Bibincahan, East District, Sorsogon, City


September 8, 2008

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Dear Alumnus :

Viva La Virgen De Penafrancia!

The Our Lady of Penafrancia Seminary Alumni Foundation, Inc. (OLPSAFI) has recently reorganized to launch and sustain activities for the benefit of all alumni, seminarians and the institution itself, our Alma Mater, the Our Lady of Penafrancia Seminary. With the revitalization of the OLPSAFI, various Alumni – related activities are expected to be initiated and implemented.

In view of the foregoing, we are happy to announce the proposed schedule of activities for OLPS 2008 Alumni Homecoming stated as follows :

DATE/TIME ACTIVITY/IN-CHARGE/LOCATION
Oct. 17, 2008 (Friday)
1PM Registration (c/o Batch 87) Note : P50 – minimum Registration Fee – OLPS main building
3PM Motorcade around Sorsogon City
4 PM Games
7PM Fellowship (hosted by Batch 83 – Silver Jubilarians) – OLPS Grandstand/Study Hall
October 18, 2008 (Saturday)
7AM Breakfast (c/o OLPS) – OLPS Refectory
9 AM Mass & General Assembly – OLPS Chapel
12 Noon Batch Reunions

Likewise, we are glad to inform you that the OLPSAFI has launched the Rice Subsidy Project for OLPS with the initial donation of 3 sacks of rice per month commencing last August 2008. In this regard, may we ask for your generous assistance to support this noble project as expression of our gratitude to our Alma Mater, the Our Lady of Penafrancia Seminary in forming us into men who working to serve, ready to help, able to love and willing to share.

Please fill out and cut the reply slip below or contact Mr. Joseph John J. Perez, OLPSAFI Interim Secretary though Mobile Phone # +639189443656 or at totepperez@yahoo.com for details and confirmation.

We are happy to see you for the homecoming to relive the meaningful memories we both shared under the watchful care of our “INA”, Our Lady of Penafrancia.

Dios Mabalos !


Truly yours,


MSGR. FRANCISCO P. MONJE
Interim Chairman

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To : Mr. Joseph John J. Perez, Interim Secretary – OLPSAFI/Rev. Fr. Edgar Cleofe, Rector - OLPS
Our Lady of Penafrancia Seminary, Bibincahan, Sorsogon City

Please Check : Yes, I will attend the OLPS 2008 Alumni Homecoming on October 17 & 18, 2008
I regret to inform you that I cannot attend the OLPS 2008 Alumni Homecoming
Yes, I will donate ______ sack/s of rice in the amount of P/USD___________________
Yes, I will donate ______ sack/s of rice in kind.

Name : _________________________ Signature :_____________
Home Address : ___________________________________________
Office Address : _________________________________________
Contact Numbers : ______________________
Email : ____________________
Date/Year of Entrance at OLPS : ____________
Date/Year of Graduation/Last Stay at OLPS __________________

Note : For Cash Donations please send to Tom Sementela at PNB – Sorsogon or deposit directly to PNB Accounts : 478-811387-6 (Peso) or 478-700725-8 (USD)

4th OLPS Alumni Meeting

got this from b87. totep post mo na diretso didi next time tabi. nalilimutan ko minsan magsid-ip sa mga blogs.

the proposed homecoming 2008 shirt:


Minutes of the 4th OLPS Alumni Meeting
OLPS, Sorsogon City
8:00PM, September 5, 2008


In Attendance :

Atty. Tootsie Cubias Tato Marcial
Totep Perez Bernie Donor
Tom Sementela Tony Deligero
Ferdinand Marbella Alvin Pura
Fr. Joseph Erestain Ed Escueta
Fr. Egay Cleofe

Meeting Proper

The meeting started at 8:00PM with Atty Cubias presiding. The following concerns were discussed :

1. Tarpaulin Banner (standard size per batch), T-shirt

Totep Perez presented Dondee Delgado’s T – shirt designs. The group selected the plain cream design however with some revisions, viz, logo and motto either in black or green.


Tarpaulin banners will be produced by each batch.

2. Information Dissemination

Totep Perez to furnish Tato Marcial, Tootsie Cubias, Fr. Egay Cleofe copy of invitation letter cum solicitation for rice subsidy project, Atty. Cubias to reproduce letter and obtainMons Pax’s signature, Tato marcial to strategize distribution with the assistance of Fr. Egay.

Totep Perez to produce public service announcements, plugging material or press release.

3. Alumni Directory

Tato Marcial to present available directory next meeting, updating of such must be done prior to homecoming.

4. Confirmation of Attendance to Homecoming

The group projected an estimated 200 pax attendance based on previous homecoming records.

6. Homecoming Activities

Ferdie Marbella represented Batch 83. Totep Perez presented Batch 83’s proposal based on Gerry Arnedo’s email to Mons Pax hereunder stated :

“This is regarding the proposed plans for the homecoming. From the minutes forwarded to our class ( Aug 1, meeting), the following activities/contributions were assigned to batch ’83:

  1. Fellowship ( Oct 17 dinner/fellowship ( food/raffle prizes/band entertainment/lights and sound system)
  2. Breakfast/snack/games/ referees/parade snacks/tarpaulins/Mass stipend –estimate is P 45,000
  3. The batch early on during the year committed to Fr. Egay Cleofe that we will support the upcoming Sangkan which OLPS is hosting. We committed to the purchase of tables for pingpong, pool, board games, etc.-The batch expects to raise approximately another P 45,000 to P 50,000 for this endeavor.
We were wondering if the following can be an option for the homecoming, because if you consider all of these the cost to Batch ’83 will be rather high ( P 90,000+ already solely for items 2 and 3 only). We have not even accounted for the expenses we will incur for the program we want to have for the fellowship night.

  1. raise the registration to P 200 instead of proposal of P50 to help fund for dinner fellowship or
  2. we drop item 2 ( open the canteen on a buy your own snacks, and we get referee’s from among the alumni) and use the 45,000 instead to pay for the dinner on the 17th. I am sure the batch will be more than willing to add a little bit more so that there will be enough food for 200pax”

The group adopted option # 2, stated thus :
  1. 1. Batch 83 to sponsor Fellowship Night
  2. 2. OLPS to open canteen, Alumni to buy snacks or buy their own
  3. 3. Alumni to act as referees

Further, the group agreed that :
  1. OLPS will provide breakfast on October 18, 2008, Saturday consisting of pan de sal and bottomless coffee.
  2. Motorcade instead of parade on same date to cut cost on transport and snacks for Drum and Bugle Corps.

Thus, the following is the revised Homecoming Schedule :

October 17, 2008, Friday
1 PM – Registration (fee still pegged at P50.00 minimum)
3 PM – Motorcade around Sorsogon City
4PM – Games
7 PM – Fellowship Night

October 18, 2008, Saturday
7AM – Breakfast
9 AM – Mass cum General Assembly
12 Noon – Batch reunions


7. Other Matters

Totep to remind Joey Cubias to submit documents to Tom Sementela for Financial Statement preparation per requirement for SEC Registration.

Next meeting will be on September 13, 2008, Saturday, 6PM at OLPS. Having no other matters to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT :

JOSEPH JOHN J. PEREZ
Interim Secretary

WITH CONCURRENCE :

ATTY. AUGUSTO Y. CUBIAS, JR.
Presiding Officer

i got this late. rene (b86) texted that his aunt, Ms. Sy -- the math and physics teacher has passed away last Sept 12, 2008.

our condolences and prayers. godspeed Ms. Sy


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