Class 1971 Member Helps HS Student

Another member of our class is supporting the studies of a third year high school student in PCS.  He also provided financial assistance to another student in the past and this student has since graduated from PCS.  Our good Samaritan has also opted to remain anonymous to the student and his family.

The beneficiary is Justine Ison Ronatay, a junior student, who was a transferee from Celedonio Salvador Elementary School, a public school in Paco.  Although he was not an honor student during his first 2 years in PCS, his grades are above average and may qualify him as Achiever (a new merit card awarded by PCS).  An Achiever must have a grade of at least 87 in any of his subjects with no grades below 80. BACK TO TOP

Class 1971 Member Helps Cancer Patient

A member of our class sent financial assistance to a member of Class 2006 who has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver. The donor has opted to remain anonymous. BACK TO TOP

Agdamag Gets Another Star

Vicente Agdamag is now a Commodore following the confirmation of his appointment by the CA last February 2009. BACK TO TOP

Asperilla Awarded Distinguished Alumni

Dr. Marianito “Mark” Asperilla became the second member of Class 1971 to be awarded the Distinguished Alumni medal last November 8, 2009. BACK TO TOP

Mones is Distinguished Alumni Awardee

Five alumni were honored in ceremonies held last November 10, 2006 at the JCS Auditorium coinciding with the 94th Founding Anniversary of the school.  This is the first time that the school is honoring its graduates who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields. 

The awards are in 3 categories:  Noblesse Oblige Service Award, Fr. Godofredo Aldenhuijsen Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Msgr. Domingo Cirilos Achievement Award. (For details, please visit
www.pacocatholicschool.edu.ph).

The first recipients of these distinctions were:  Mr. Reynaldo A. Mones (1971) and Mrs. Gloria Garchitorena-Goloy (1946) for the Noblesse Oblige Service Award, Rev. Fr. Dominador G. Guzman Jr. SSP (1978) and Sr. Maria Socorro Cristina Lacanlale Fernando FMA (1978) for the Fr. Godofredo Aldenhuijsen Distinguished Alumni Award, and retired Archbishop Pedro Dean (GS 1946) for the Msgr. Domingo A. Cirilos Achievement Award.

Rey was also accorded the same award by the parish during its quadricentennial celebration in 1999. (13 November 2006 )

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Jose Lorenzo Marasigan of Class 2005 was chosen as one of
the final 12 contestants in the dance reality TV show “MOVE”
aired on GMA7 and hosted by Billy Crawford.  Known as Joelo
back in high school, he now goes by the monicker Enzo. He is the son of Dodo and Marichu Marasigan of Class 1971. He
was one of the top 40 contestants in last year's Starstruck
talent search also at GMA7.  ( 4 July 2007)

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Buenaventura Addresses Class 2006

Mr. Rene J. Buenaventura, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable PCIBank (the third largest bank in the country), was the commencement speaker during the graduation ceremonies held last March 2, 2006 where he admonished Class 2006 “to carry with you all these values you learned from her.” Click here for the complete speech. (31 March 2006)

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Mones is MAPSA Committee Chair

PCB President and former PCSAA Chairman Reynaldo A. Mones was appointed chairman of the Committee on Parents and Alumni of the Manila Archdiocesan and Parochial Schools
Association (MAPSA) starting SY2006-2007. He is also vice- chairman of the Commission on Institutional Management Concerns of the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP) NCR as well as the chair of the committee
on parents under the same commission. MAPSA has 92 members in Metro Manila while CEAP has over 100 member-schools in the NCR.

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April 12, 2005 is “Dr. Mark Asperilla Day” in Florida

For the nth time, Dr. Marianito “Mark” Asperilla of Class 1971 was honored in his home state of Florida. Below is an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Port Charlotte, Florida, USA.

The Board agreed to issuance of a proclamation stipulating April 12, 2005 as “DR. MARK ASPERILLA DAY” on motion by Commissioner DeBOER, seconded by Chairman Devos and declared unanimous (4:0).

Commissioner DeBoer read a letter and certificate designating Dr. Asperilla as Hurricane Hero and Points of Light Award Recipient in recognition of his exemplary service to the community for all of his disaster recovery efforts. Dr. Mark Asperilla accepted the proclamation, letter, and certificate naming him as Hurricane Hero and Points of Light Award Recipient by Governor Bush in recognition of implementing an emergency prescription service, mobile pharmacy, a volunteer health clinic at the FEMA park on Airport Road, coordinating volunteers of the Tri-County Disaster Recovery Group, and continuing efforts to address the community’s social and medical needs. Photo shown taken from http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/NewsEvents/2003/
BushHonorsAsperilla (28 September 2005)

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Agdamag is Distinguished Service Star Awardee

Philippine Navy Captain and a member of Class 1971 Vicente Agdamag was honored for his “eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major service as Chief Fleet Staff, Philippine Fleet of the Philippine Navy during the fleet’s 45th anniversary celebration last August 29, 2005 at Sangley Point, Cavite City. Photo showing PN Chief Vice Admiral Ernesto de Leon and Philippine Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Alfredo Abueg Jr. (far left) was taken from the Philippine Star, September 10, 2005.
(13 September 2005)

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Asperilla Gets Points of Light Award from Bush

Dr. Marianito O. Asperila, 2004 Dux Awardee in the Medical Profession and a member of Class 1971 adds another feather on his cap. Last February 4, 2005, Florida Governor Jeb Bush presented Dr. Asperilla with another Points of Light Award for his efforts in providing health care after Hurricane Charley struck Florida. Gov. Bush said: “I commend Dr. Asperilla for his tireless efforts and his ability to assist those in need. His dedication and support to numerous programs has played an important role in the lives of others.”

The Governor’s Points of Light Award is sponsored by the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises and was founded by former President George H. W. Bush to encourage more people to engage in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems (The Sun, 2 February 2005). 

Bush 41 awarded Dr. Asperilla his first Points of Light Award on December 1, 2003.  Bush 43 gave him the second and the
third was awarded by the Florida governor. (15 April 2005)

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Catris Chairs YMQW6 Judges

Dr. Leticia Catris chaired the board of judges in the first inter-school edition of the Young Minds Quiz Wiz held last November 11, 2006 as an event during the Foundation Day celebration of Paco Catholic School.

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Agdamag, Guest Speaker at Recognition Rites

Capt. Vicente M. Agdamag (right) of the Philippine Navy and a member of PCS Class 1971, delivered the inspirational message during the recognition ceremonies for high school undergraduates held on March 31, 2005. In his speech, he exhorted the students to heed the call of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, to be the hope of the Fatherland. He also challenged them to be the best they can be in whatever field of endeavor they may engage in. (31 March 2005)

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Velez - Judge at YMQW4

Mr. Emilio D. Velez joined Mrs. Presentacion B. Gabriel and fellow Paconian Mr. Reo Torres of Class 1972 in the panel of judges for Young Minds Quiz Wiz 2004. Mrs. Gabriel, our former high school principal, was the chairperson.

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Aguila, 2nd Runner-up in 1st Fr. Godo Open

Mr. Emilio "Butch" Aguila placed second runner-up with 72 under par in Class "D" of the First Fr. Godofredo Open Golf Tournament organized by the Paco Catholic School Alumni Association.

Mr. Roland Garcia (PCS Class 196) also scored a hole-in-one in hole number 6 on his way to capping the overall championship of the tournament.  He also made the second longest drive in hole number 5 with 245 yards.

This first ever venture of the PCSAA in golf was held at the Club Intramuros Golf Course last February 9, 2002, eve of Fr. Godofredo's birthday. There were 64 players, two of whom were Japanese.   There were 20 alumni. (10 February 2002)

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Justine and his mom

Rey Mones with the first batch of Alumni awardees

US President George W. Bush with Dr. Mark Asperilla beside Air Force One in Florida on November 13, 2003.

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