PCS Seal Now A Registered Trademark

Distinguished Alumni Honored

PCS Wins First YMQW Inter-School Contest, St. Joseph's School is GS Champs

Young Minds Quiz Wiz Year 6

PCB Sportsfest 2006

PCSAA Bowling Games 2006

PCSAA SMASH-Samahan 2006

High School Department Opens Students Week

PCS Offers SPED Classes

Class 1971 Celebrates 35th

PCS Hosts CEAP-NCR General Assembly, Panganiban is Keynote Speaker

Luciano, Ramos Elected PCB Prexies

PCS HS All Set for PAASCU Visitation

PCB President Named to MAPSA, CEAP Posts

PCSAA Has New Set of Officers

PCSAA Sets General Assembly

Paconian Opens Juice Shop in San Diego

Jude Romano Appointed as International Prosecutor in the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina

First Batch of Night School Graduates

Pelaez, Calicdan Valedictorians of Class 2006; Buenaventura Addresses Graduates

Dux Awardees 2006

The Great Debate Rages On

PCS Team is IT Champs

PCB Holds Family Day, Parents Night

The seal of Paco Catholic School is now a registered trademark after having been issued Certificate of Registration No. 4-2005-001397 dated October 9, 2006 by the Intellectual Property Philippines.

Henceforth, use of the PCS seal shall be governed by a set of rules to be issued by the Office of the School Director and the Philippine copyright laws. (28 November 2006 )

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Distinguished Alumni Honored

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 are:  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 for the Msgr. Domingo A. Cirilos Achievement Award.

Nominations for the recognitions for next year are now accepted.  Visit the PCS web site for the nomination form. (13 November 2006 )

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PCS Wins First YMQW Inter-School Contest, St. Joseph's School is GS Champs

PCS won the overall award in the Young Minds Quiz Wiz (Year 6) held last November 11, 2006 at the JCS Auditorium.  Now on its 6th year, 2 schools aside from PCS were invited in what is to become the prelude to an inter-school competition next year.  St. Joseph's School of Pandacan sent a complete delegation to the 3 divisions of the contest – grade school, junior high school and senior high school.  Four teams – 2 each from SJS and PCS – battled it out in the 3-hour contest that was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pasay Cyber City (RCPCC), Smart Bro, Avon Philippines, Aloha Mental Arithmetic, Pepsi, Philippine Advocacy League and Game/Spark Magazines.

The students from the grades 5 and 6 levels of SJS emerged as champions in the grade school division.  PCS took the junior (first and second year students) and senior (third and fourth year students) high school divisions to emerged as overall champions.

Dr. Leticia V. Catris of the Philippine Normal University, Mr. Edison Ong of the RCPC and Ms. Remedios Placer of the University of Makati comprised the board of judges with Dr. Catris as its chairperson.

The event was organized by Team YMQW composed of Gabbie Cascante (1976), Abby Dagsan (1992), Aiko Maghinang (2001), Buddy Bison (1979), Jude Sales (1979), Nonoy Quimson (2006), Edwin Estrada (1971) and Rey Mones (1971).  Ms. Olivia A. Demingoy, high school principal, is their adviser.  Mr. Vincent Calaor assisted by Mr. Rolando Rosal provided the technical support and developed the software used in the contests.  Ms. Jhoy Gahuman and her officers in the Interact Club conducted the eliminations and provided some logistics. (13 November 2006 )

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Young Minds Quiz Wiz Year 6

The sixth edition of the Young Minds Quiz Wiz will be held on November 11, 2006 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Jaime Cardinal Sin Building.

For this year, students from St. Peter the Apostle School and St. Joseph School have been invited to face the students from PCS.

Sponsors are welcome for this event which is a main feature of the 94th Foundation Day celebration of the school.  Please contact youngmindsquizwiz@yahoo.com for sponsorship. (04 October 2006 )

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PCB Sportsfest 2006

The Parents Coordinating Board Sportsfest opened last September 23, 2006. Registration started at 6:30am and the parade took off at 7:30am with the green team-first year, yellow team-second year, red team-thrid year, blue team-fourth year and white team-faculty and admin in attendance (with their respective muses). The parade took the same route as last year.  The program proper started at 9:30am. with the opening remarks delivered by Mr. Rogelio Tabios.  The oath of sporsmanship was led by Mr. Benjamin Cinco and the closing remarks was delivered by PCB Vice-Chairman Ms. Rose Tanyag.  The special guest was Ms. Anna Capri who tossed the ceremonial ball. 

Mrs. Lorie Zoleta, a parent from fourth year level was declared the best muse.  Game proper started with a basketball game between the juniors and the sophomores which was won by the latter.  After lunch, the games resumed. (09 October 2006 by Rachel Navarro)

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PCSAA Bowling Games 2006

The Paco Catholic School Alumni Association, Inc. will host the Fifth Bowling Frienship Games on 21 October 2006, Saturday, 10:00am at the Paeng's Midtown Bowl and Billiard Room of the Robinson's Place in Ermita, Manila. This one-day event will feature different alumni classes and some guest teams from the alumni associations of the PCS' neighboring schools.  The objective of the tournament is to promote camaraderie and strengthen networking for civic and business activities. Interested parties may get in touch with Ms. Agnes Lerma at the PCS Alumni Cente at 563-2574. (3 October 2006 by Ma. Luisa Candelaria Class 1982)

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PCSAA SMASH-Samahan 2006

The Paco Catholic School High School Class of '83, Inc. (PCSHS Class of '83, Inc.), in cooperation with the PCS Alumni Association, Inc. (PCSAAI), will be hosting the Third Alumni Doubles Badminton Tournament dubbed as "PCS SMASH-Samahan 2006."  This annual event will be held on 21 October 2006 at Court Zone along Quirino Avenue Extension, Paco, Manila.

This annual badminton tournament aims to bring together the badminton enthusiasts from the various classes of the PCS Alumni not only to pit their skills against each other but also to connect and bond the alumni populace.

Joining fee is P1,400.00/pair per category.  Eligible to join are the PCS alumni with their respective partners as well as existing High School students, except for national pool players, trainers and coaches.  A cash prize of Php2,000.00 awaits the Champion per level (Levels C, D, & E).  Further, medals, trophies and gift items are in store for runners-up.

For further details, you may contact the Technical Committee Chairman, Ricky de Vera at 0916-4450538; PCSHS '83's President, Jojo Ladaban at 0918-8881204; Class '83's Secretary, Chay Rivera at 0917-8428517; or Class '83's Treasurer, Karrie Dizon at 0917-8282328 or call the PCS Alumni Center at 563-2574. (18 September 2006 )  (Updated 4 October 2006 )

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High School Department Opens Students Week

For one whole week, the principal and the teaching staff of the high school department takes a “rest” as select students take their posts starting September 18, 2006.  This year’s student principal is Katherine Calderon.

This annual event was started in 1998 by Student Council President Ban Joseph Ang.  Michael Angelo S. Patron was the first student principal. (17 September 2006 )

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PCS Offers SPED Classes

PCS started offering special education classes when SY2006-2007 opened last June under the Early Childhood Education department headed by Dr. Loida Hilario, principal.  The program is being implemented with the help of competent and experienced UP SPED-trained professionals who are equipped with skills and knowledge utilizing internationally-based approaches.  It consists of SPED Early Intervention for ages 2-6 and Middle Childhood Intervention for Children with Autism for ages 7-10.  For more information, please call 563-1399. (08 September 2006 )

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Class 1971 Celebrates 35th

PCS Class 1971 marked the 35th anniversary of their graduation from PCS with a reunion last August 19, 2006 at the Makati Sports Club in Salcedo Village, Makati City.  There were 7 teachers from the high school, 5 teachers from the grade school, 28 graduates from the boys’ department and 27 from the girls’ department who graced the occasion.  There were 3 balikbayans who flew in for the celebration.  Class 1971 is composed of 204 graduates distributed into 4 sections.  A number of the members of this class are now based in the US. (20 August 2006)

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PCS Hosts CEAP-NCR General Assembly, Panganiban is Keynote Speaker

Paco Catholic School played host to the general assembly of the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines of the National Capital Region on July 29, 2006. More than 750 delegates from 85 schools (out of 142 member schools) attended the first-ever CEAP GA held in the school.  The theme of the convention is “Telling and Re-telling the Story of Jesus . .  Today”.

After the mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Linus Nicasio, SVD, Principal of St. Jude Catholic School, Msgr. Gerardo O. Santos, Ed.D., Director of CEP NCR, delivered his report on SY2005-2006. He highlighted the formation of 2 commissions — the Commission on Institutional Management Concerns composed of school heads; treasurers; HRD office heads; admissions & grants/PR office heads; physical plant, maintenance and security heads; health services heads; moderators of alumni associations; food services heads and heads of family councils and the Commission on Student Leadership which was formally launched after the Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit last July 23, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus , at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila by His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales.

Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban of the Supreme Court was the keynote speaker for the event.  He delivered a well-applauded talk on the 3Es — Ethics, Excellence, and Evangelization in Catholic Education —  which he referred to as the “trinity that distinguishes Catholic education from all others.”

The other speaker for the morning session was Dr. Ledesma of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) who spoke on Schools and Responsible Voter Education.  

The afternoon session opened with a presentation from Assumption College –Antipolo on the mechanics of their survey questionnaire How Catholic is Your School?  The assembly then went to the different break-up sessions according to the commission to which they belong.

The next major activity for the CEAP is its National Convention which will be held on September 13, 2006 at the Manila Hotel. (30 July 2006 UPDATED)

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Luciano, Ramos Elected PCB Prexies

Victor L. Luciano III was elected president of the Parents Coordinating Board of the high school department last July 15, 2006.  The other officers elected were: Rosillyn R. Tanyag, vice-president-internal; Edwin Cortez-Petate 1977, vice-president-external; Amalia dela Cruz, secretary; Juvel P. Katigbak, assistant secretary; Marciano S. Cabral Jr. GS 1973, treasurer; Nenette R. Baltazar, assistant treasurer; Claro L. Sacote, auditor; Joyce M. Rosalejos, business manager and Nestor C. Indelible, PRO.  The other directors are Teresita D. Pantano, Gilbert Nuñez, Dalisay P. Bautista, Milagros Q. dela Cruz, Socrates G. Maranan, and Wilma E. Teaño.

Meanwhile, the grade school PCB also elected their officers that same day.  Elyxur C. Ramos is the new president.  The rest of the members of the board are:  Ma. Dolores M. Brillantes, vice-president; Julio A. Espinosa, secretary; Emily A. Garcia, assistant secretary; Lea Posadas, treasurer; Cristina N.Caluza, assistant treasurer; Gaudencio C.Cabingan, business manager; Jeanette G. Flores, auditor; Jaime Castro, PRO; and Rodel Paguio and Consuelo A. Zaratar, board members. The GS PCB meets every third Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. (19 July 2006 UPDATED)

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PCS HS All Set for PAASCU Visitation

The formal visit of the PAASCU accreditors to the PCS high school department will be held on August 31 and September 1, 2006.  Originally scheduled for  February this year, the visit was postponed due to the heavy visitation load of the accreditors. (07 July 2006)

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PCB President Named to MAPSA, CEAP Posts

PCB President and former PCSAA Chairman Reynaldo A. Mones of Class 1971 was appointed chairman of the MAPSA Committee on the Parents and the Alumni in a resolution passed and approved during the planning workshop in Balanga, Bataan.  He replaced Fr. Nolan Que, director of St. Joseph School of Pandacan, Manila.

Mr. Mones is also a member of the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP)-NCR Commission on Institutional Management Concerns (CIMC) where he heads the Committee of the Heads of Family Councils and Moderators of Alumni Associations.  He was President of the PCB from 2001-2006 and chairman of the board of the PCS Alumni Association from 1996-2003. (07 July  2006, Updated 12 July 2006)

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PCSAA Has New Set of Officers

During the General Assembly of PCSAA last 17 June 2006 at the Audio Visual Room (AVR), 3/F, Fr. Godofredo Building of Paco Catholic School, eight new directors of the Board of Trustees were elected.  They are Joseph Nelson Ladaban 1981, Ma. Luisa F. Candelaria 1982, Alex R. Capili 1980, Frederick Gerard S. Mart­elino 1982, Rosalinda Mercado-Magno 1984, Melanie G. Alcid 1981, Marlon R. Hermo 1978 and Laverenti U. Zamora 1977.  The rest of the board members are Alexander M. Casas 1972, Emily C. Capili 1978, Benjamin C. Causon Jr. 1983, Ronaldo S. Gonzalez 1978, Solomon U. Leviste 1990, Ma. Socorro Lacerna-Mangaoang 1981, and Michael S. Ofiana 1980.

On 27 June 2006, the election of officers was conducted and this year’s Officers are:  Alexander M. Casas, chairman; Joseph Nelson M. Ladaban, President; Ma. Luisa F. Candelaria, Vice-President; Emily C. Capili, Corporate Secretary; Rosalinda Mercado-Magno, Assistant Corporate Secretary; Ma. Socorro L. Mangaoang, Treasurer; Frederick Gerard S. Martelino, Assistant Treasurer; Melanie G. Alcid, Auditor; and Alex R. Capili, PRO.

The induction ceremonies were held on Tuesday, 18 July 2006  6:30 pm at the PCSAAI Alumni Office with Fr. Macky Sorpido as the inducting officer. (By Malou Candelaria with updates from Emily C. Capili 13 July 2006) (Updated 14 July)

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PCSAA Sets General Assembly

The Paco Catholic School Alumni Association announced that the General Assembly of all alumni of PCS will be held on June 17, 2006 at the AVR at the 3rd floor of the Rev. Fr. Godofredo Aldenhuijsen CICM Heritage Center Building (formerly Sacred Heart Building) at 3:00 in the afternoon.  For details, please call the PCSAA office at 563-2574. (31 May 2006)

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Paconian Opens Juice Shop in San Diego

On April 24, a new juice/smoothie shop opened in the heart of Downtown San Diego, California without much fanfare. At first glance, one would think that the shop is just another blend-and-go joint with a funky name, however if one would take a closer look, one would notice that there is something distinctly different about this new establishment. There is something distinctly unique, to your everyday American, something distinctly exotic, to your everyday Filipino something distinctly familiar from home.

The name of the establishment is JoozeBox and unlike any other smoothie shops in town, JoozeBox’s main ingredients are extracts from fruits native to the Philippines. These fruits, which grow widely throughout the Philippines, are very rare in the United States, particularly the versatile and flavorful calamansi and the tangy and refreshing dalandan.

Don Clariza of Class 1990 told The PCSeGazette via email that Joozebox juice shop in San Diego, California is his first venture and he hopes to expand operations at the opportune time.  For more on the Joozebox, click on http://www.gutom.org/article-768--0-0.html from where the first 2 paragraphs of this release and the photographs and logo were taken. (19 May 2006)

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Jude Romano Appointed as International Prosecutor in the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Atty. Jude R. Romano of Class 1978 was appointed International Prosecutor by the High Representative and European Union Special Representative last March 1, 2006.

Earlier, he was included in the list of candidates for the position of International Co-Prosecutor for Cambodia which was submitted by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.  He was formerly special prosecutor at the Department of Justice.

For a copy of the complete document of his appointment, click here. (3 April 2006)

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First Batch of Night School Graduates

Five students enrolled in the Night School of Paco Catholic School graduates on March 29, 2006 together with 658 seniors from the regular class.

They are Richard P. Alforque, John Carlo F. Capapas, Herberto M. Castaños, Joel P. Ligot and Angelo C. Suñga.  The lone female graduate is Lady Diana W. Martinez.  Their class adviser is Mrs. Dolores F. Garao. (24 March 2006)

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Pelaez, Calicdan Valedictorians of Class 2006; Buenaventura Addresses Graduates

Miriam I. Pelaez and Carlo L. Calicdan led the graduating seniors on March 29, 2006 at the Msgr. Domingo Cirilos Gym.  They are the valedictorians of the girls department and the boys department, respectively. 

Patricia Anne P. Barbero and Peter Simon S. Ganzon are this year’s salutatorians.

The graduation ball was held in the evening of the same day at the Coral Ballroom of the Manila Pavilion Hotel along United Nations Avenue under the auspices of the Fourth Year Level Parents Coordinating Board.  Almost all of the 663 graduates attended the ball and celebrated this milestone in their lives until past midnight.

  Mr. Rene J. Buenaventura, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable PCIBank (the third largest bank in the country) and a member of Class 1971, was the commencement speaker 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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Dux Awardees 2006

The PCSAA Committee on Education, Scholarships and Awards headed by Alex Casa of Class 1972 announced the recipients of the Dux Awards for Academic Excellence during the baccalaureate mass for the seniors last March 28, 2006.  PCSAA Chairman Joseph Nelson Ladaban and president Alex Capili presented the medals to the awardees.

For a complete list of the awardees, click here. (29 March 2006)

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The Great Debate Rages On

Once again, the school is divided on a current issue that is making headlines in major newspapers today — shall we shift to the parliamentary form of government?  Two teams composed of juniors and seniors will battle it out on February 28, 2006 starting at 1:00 p. m. at the JCS Auditorium of Paco Catholic School.

The Affirmative Team is headed by Ma. Celine E. Cabunillas with Michael G. Dizon as the political speaker, Regine Marie R. Mones tackling the economic issues and Katherine B. Calderon taking a stand on the social concerns.  The other members of the team are Francseca Mishca B. Timonera, alternate speaker, Vheejay B. Tampol and Martin Antonio V. Frias as researchers.

Ms. Marlene Sepagan is the adviser and head of the coaching team with Ms. Maribelle B. Timonera, Ms. Evelina E. de Leon, Ms. Janice M. Vistan, Ms. Maria Luisa Tanudra, and Ms. Rosemarie R. Doton.

The Negative Team is composed of Patrick Joseph Bersamina as team captain; Miriam I. Pelaez, first speaker; Benedict C. Usi, second speaker; and Madel Magsino, third speaker.  Nica Lorraine Tanjutco has been designated as the alternate speaker while Jennifer Ambanta and Pamela Andrada are the team’s researchers.  The team is managed by Ms.  Anna Maria L. Agustin as the adviser with Ms. Carmelita Sam, Ms. Jhoy Gahuman and Ms. Delos Angeles.

The board of judges is composed of Ms. Josephine Uy-Timosa, moderator-judge, Mr. Rogelio Tabios and Mr. Aladin Fajardo, judges.

For this year, the chairman of the organizing committee is Mr. Aries N. Oliveros. (21 February 2006)

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PCS Team is IT Champs

The information technology wizards of Paco Catholic School emerged overall champions in the recently concluded 17th Information and Communication Technology Week celebration of the University of the East held on February 21, 2006.  Patrick Joseph Bersamina of IV-4 and Michael Christian Dizon of IV-2 were declared champions of the ICT-General Info Quiz Bee. John RemCastro of III-10 and Patricia Helena Garcia of III-9 emerged as 3rd runner-up of the Website Designing contest. Mr. Rolando Rosal and Mr. Vincent Calaor  acted as the coaches of the team. (25 February 2006 by Lhandz Rosal)

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PCB Holds Family Day, Parents Night

The families of the high school students gathered last February 18 to celebrate Family Day.  The activities started with the awarding ceremonies of the recently concluded Sportsfest 2005-2006.  The 7-game Bingo Bonanza followed with a top prize of an Apple iPod Nano.  Proceeds of the bingo will go to the scholarship program of the PCB.

Later in the afternoon, the parents had a post-Valentine party.  Several parents, most of whom are officers of the PCB and the year-level councils, attended the first-ever Parents Night intended to give the parents a break and a time to unwind and unwind they did. (21 February 2006)

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