A great New Year 2019 to all Mapitagans! 2018 was a year that was…. and there’s much to be thankful to God for the blessings and wonderful events that took place in our lives in that year!

We see events and incidents from different points of view. One may look at a specific or a confluence of events to be that which constitute quite an unfortunate year and yet another may take the same event or incidents as an enormous blessing.

As one famous writer, Spanky Meer, wrote and I quote, “In our daily lives, we must see that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful but gratefulness that makes us happy.

There’s always, always something to be thankful for.” Thank you JLo for sharing that inspiring viber message…

Well, just to cap that year, let me once again greet all of our mistahs a (belated) Merry Christmas and a bountiful New Year!!!

Updates on Mapitagan

Class Activities in Brief:

The celebration of Class 1980 Mapitagan Christmas party at Oakwood/Joy Nostalg, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, was again a success for having had the biggest attendees so far…in what I may describe as a very joyous occasion! Lots of cheers and gifts galore! ….. and that was again a time for renewing acquaintances amongst mistahs.

Well, as a saying goes, pictures speak volumes. So here are some of the photos taken during those event.

First off, last 17 November, a usual fellowship lunch was held at Gloria Maris, Greenhills for the above-mentioned birthday celebrators for the month of November 2018. It was again a gastronomic event with lots of jokes and fun…

Birthday Celebrators for the month of December: 3 Carlos Clet (+), 7 Romeo Prado, 8 Romerico Carbonell, 16 Romualdo Palaroan, 16 Edmund Tan, 19 Ramon Loria, 24 Noel Dominguez, 24 Delfin Lee, 31 Hermie Colina and 31 Silvestre Primer.

Birthday Celebrators for the month of January: 2 Jess Atoc, 5 Boy Bolo, 6 Melchor Fajardo, 7 Albert Rivera (+), 8 Ely Tianco (+), 9 Vic Caragan, 9 Herold Ubalde (+), 15 Mervin Tiu, 16 Allan Sta. Ana and 22 Lito Cruz (+).

Then, the Class Christmas Party was held at Oakwood/Joy Nostalg, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center last December 16, 2018. As you can see from the following photos and described earlier…..yes….lots of fun!!!

Other activities:

During Eugene’s 1st Death Anniversary, November 27, 2018, a Memorial Mass was held at St. Therese Columbarium Chapel at Villamor, Pasay City attended by some of our mistahs and ladies.

A group headed by Herbert visited one of our smiling mistah who has gone back in the government service, the Honorable Secretary Ed Del Rosario. Sayong is doing very well as the top honcho of HUDCC! Saludo!

For a game or rounds of golf, contact Emil or Onell or Herbert or Hermie!

Last 03 January, several of our classmates attended the interment of JLo’s beloved mother at the Daet Old Cemetery. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your relatives, mistah and prayers for the eternal repose of your dearest mother, JLo. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

For those who want to see the countryside tour via motorcycle, contact Mie or Rainier! Palagay ko, they are more than willing to accommodate more Mapitagan bikers to share their long and great treks!

Announcement:

For announcement, let’s all prepare and attend the 2019 PMAAA Homecoming