Guestbook Archive
(Messages from 2002)

SEASON'S GREETINGS!
WISHING YOU EVERY HAPPINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR.

NDDCHS '84, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU & YOURS.....
ALEMANIA,ARENAS,BACALA,BAYLAS,BERNAL,BOLIVAR,CANTOS,CHU,DE LAS MARIAS,GACAL,GIRADO,GENCIANOS,HATULAN(C&A),JIMENEZ,LACHECA,LIM,LLIDO,MAGBANUA,MAGBUHOS,MIRABUENO,ODAL,PACHECO,PONTINO,RIVERA, SABELITA,SABANDO,SUN,TADEO,TAN...OTHERS
ONIRAC <IIRR8210CJ@YAHOO.CA>
OTNOROT, OIRATNO ADANAC - Wed, December 25, 2002

To all Notre Dameans: WARM AND WONDERFUL, BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL- HOPE THAT'S HOW YOUR HOLIDAYS ARE!

Genaro Q. Magsay <pajinggoyjinggoy85@yahoo.com>
Cebu , Philippines - Sun, December 22, 2002

in order to educate children, you must love them.......
Blessed M. Champagnat
BISDAK_GENSAN <ND_CLASS84@YAHOO.CA>
GENSAN, PHILS. - Mon, December 16, 2002

ATTENTION!
In your homepage, in Reunions updated, to click there you end up in 2003 General Santos P.I. 7/26-28/ NDDC Campus. Is it June 26-28 or July 26-28? because 7 is for July and you mentioned always month of June. Just concerned.
Cora <co88@caramail.com>
Belgium - Sun, December 15, 2002
{Yes, you're right! I have corrected the error. Salamat!...Chris}

To many times a website lacks content. Nice to see you actually have some. , Nevada USA - Sat, December 14, 2002

Hello Emerson,You probably don't remember me.I'm Tess Rebeca(batch'89),graduated with your cousin Joy Love A.
How's she doing?Haven't heard from her for almost a decade.Well,have a nice holidays...God Bless.
Tess Rebeca-Weston <tesw@prodigy.net>
Abington, MA USA - Fri, December 13, 2002

Happy Holidays to all Notre Dameans.I'm Batch'89 of NDDC-HS
Emerson P. Narciso <emongpnarciso@yahoo.com>
Boynton Beach, Fl USA - Thu, December 5, 2002

I was just surfing the net and accidentally landed on this nice website. Looks like its been made and designed in the USA. I have schooled in Notre Dame just for a short time. Had to quit due to poverty. Wala may pangmatrikula unya wala pa gyuy allowance. Somehow my good looks got me out of misery. Married a rich cebuana and lived happily ever after(hopefully). I hope to attend the reunion in June 2003. I am still good looking as ever and I am sure my short time classmates will still be able to recognize me. Long live the notre dameans and mabuhay!!!
Genaro Q. Magsay <pajinggoyjinggoy85@yahoo.com>
Cebu, Philippines - Tue, December 3, 2002

kamusta kamo da tanan sa banga, marbel, diangas? ayo ayo lang kamo da a. clam8 kung mabasahan nu ni iemail nu lang ko dri a. take care u guys!
ANNFEL MAE TUBURAN <_ging_@yahoo.com>
manila, phil - Sun, December 1, 2002

HELO PIPOL FROM BANGA, MARBEL AND GENSAN.
CLASSM8S KUNG MAKITA NYO NI IEMAIL NU MAN KO AY. TANI MAKAPULI KO SUBONG DIRA SA ATON A.AYO-AYO LANG KAMO DA TANAN A. TXT ME AT DIS #09163380804. C U GUYS!
ANNFEL MAE TUBURAN <_ging_>
manila, PHIL - Sun, December 1, 2002

hi guys!!!
BRAVO GENSAN!!!

if you were my classmate or batchmate (batch 96)NDDFG pls email me at d_slugger@yahoo.com. it's me geraldine yumang!!!
i missed you guys! HI Mary jeanne olaivar,i miss you already. it's been 6 years we haven't seen each other.i hope to see you on this coming x-mas.ur the only bestfriend i've had. if you happened to read this pls text me as soon as u can at dis # 09163380804. take care all of u werever u r ryt now! classmates txt me also! MORE POWER GENSAN!!!

mary geraldine yumang <d_slugger@yahoo.com>
manila, philippines - Sun, December 1, 2002

Hi, Could i possibly know if you have some members who graduated from Dad. Girls Batch '84 or College Batch '88.
Thanks.
Maria Theresa Peralta-Mansilla
MARITESS <MARIA.MANSILLA@AU.DANZAS.COM>
MELBOURNE, VIC AUSTRALIA - Wed, November 27, 2002

BALITA! BALITA! BALITA!
SOCSARGEN-CANADA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Nobyembre 30, 2002
Sabado Alas siete ng gabi
St. Leo Parish Hall, TORONTO
HALINA PO KAYO MGA KABABAYAN, PANAHON NA PARA MAGSAYA. MALIGAYANG PASKO AT MANIGONG BAGONG TAON PO SA INYONG LAHAT



OFFICERS <IIRR8210CJ@YAHOO.CA>
TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA - Tue, November 26, 2002

NDDCHS CLASS OF '84...........
WHAT'S UP?

Jonell P. Carino <onirac@rogers.com, jcarino@decoma.com,nd_class84@yahoo.ca>
TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA - Wed, November 20, 2002

Best regards to everybody!!!!!
Rene Zubieta <BTR253@MSN.COM>
ALSIP, IL USA - Sun, October 27, 2002

I went home to Gensan last year w/ my family and what can I say "home sweet home",having reunion w/ your family and of course classmates from NDDC H.S. Batch '85.
I'm glad that some of my classmates are here in America,namely Robert Dy, Ronnie-Vic Pasiliao, Dixie Sanz and Allan Figueroa.We do communicate to each other once in awhile.I'll mention to them about the coming Grand Reunion next year @ Gensan (2003).W/ God's blessings, maybe we could attend the said celebration.Not a bad idea,isn't it?

Noeve "Mon" Baleva <Moncel9@msn.com>
Silverdale, WA USA - Fri, October 25, 2002

Please visit NDDC's website for your information:
http/www@nddc.edu.ph

bro. willy lubrico <wlubrico@nddc.edu.ph>
Gensan , Phil - Tue, October 8, 2002

Hi! I'm Ian. You have a nice and usefull website. I find your site while searching for related sites and It's a pleasure to sign your guestbook. Thanks!
<harrison_ian@yahoo.com>
Texas, Texas USA - Mon, September 30, 2002

CLASS NOTES:
As I receive membership forms from ALUMNI, I will post their entry for this new column called CLASS NOTES.

Gloria dela Cruz Brannom, a former Notre Dame of Lagao teacher wrote: "I went back to school and took medical assisting course. Just graduated Valedictorian and also received a perfect attendance award". Congratulations Ma'am Glo!

Michael Santos Gegantoca, NDDC ELementary 1981, son of the late alumna Nora Santos Gegantoca now resides in Tucson, Arizona with his brother Mark Gegantoca and sister-in-law Techie Manlangit Gegantoca.

Remember to fill out the CLASS NOTES portion of your membership fee and let your classmates know more about you.


Prima Guipo Hower, Treasurer <primah@juno.com>
Tampa , FL USA - Sun, September 29, 2002

Hello to Theresa Peralta. You don't know me but i believe you graduated with my sister sherly rebeca, Tess Bayani,her friend Atty.Elvie Eullaran.
Tess Rebeca-Weston <tesw@prodigy.net>
Boston, MA USA - Sat, September 14, 2002

Congratulations Chris Gammon! You did it again! For those of you who visit our website regularly, I hope you open the new UPDATED REUNION link. There are important details about the "Uwi Na Damean" reunion 2003. As you already know, Notre Dame of Dadiangas will be celebrating its 50th birthday next year (1953-2003). As we receive more photos from alumni who recently went home to our beloved hometown, we will be posting more photos of GenSan taken by them. So keep in touch, keep your eye on the website and let us know if you're taking that homeward bound flight with us in June 2003. Cheers, Prima
Prima Hower <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA - Sat, September 14, 2002

Hello my name is Cisco. English language is my second language. I visit sites like yours to learn new english vocabulary words and improve my english grammar. I hope to have effective communication and business communication for a new job in US. I learned a new word of the day from your site. I plan to be public speaking and business writing better now from your site. Thank you.
Cisco
Bogota, Putumayo Colombia - Thu, September 5, 2002

WE JUST GOT BACK FROM GENSAN FROM OUR WONDERFUL VACATION WITH MY CHILDREN. IMAGINE PREPARED GOURMET FOOD ALL THE TIME,AND BEING WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS MADE IT A PERFECT ONE.I WAS SO GLAD THAT FLIGHTS NOW ARE ACTUALLY FASTER COMPARED 4 YEARS AGO IT ONLY TOOK PAL 13 HOURS TO FLY FROM SANFO TO MANILA .MANILA AIRPORT WAS A GREAT RELIEF WE DONT HAVE TO GO OUT OF THE ROAD FOR OUR NEXT FLIGHT FOR GENSAN ITS IN THE SAME BUILDING,AND THEY ALSO HAVE COMFORT ROOMS FOR BABIES FOR CHANGING DIAPERS AND SO FORTH.WHEN WE ARRIVED IN GENSAN THE SECURITY IS PRETTY GOOD THEY WERE STRICT WITH BAGGAGES MORE METICULOUS COMPARED HERE.ANYWAY,I HAD A CHANCE TO EAT OUT WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS,AT KANTO A BARBECUE PLACE, THE BEST TASTING SAUCE I'VE TRIED,AND ALSO AT ABI'S ORIENTAL CUISINE,I THINK I ATE ALL THERE APETIZER IT WAS THAT GOOD.AND VERY AFFORDABLE,THANKS BAGE FOR YOUR TREAT.IF U REALLY WANT TO ENJOY GENSAN NEVER MISS THEIR BEACHES YOU HAVE TO GO EARLY BEFORE THE ABU SAYAF WAKES UP.TO SUM IT UP IT WAS A TRIP OF PLEASURE AND FUN .NOTHING COMPARES LIKE GOING BACK TO YOUR HOME SWEET HOME.THANKS TO CONNIE DIGNADICE,ADA AUGUIS,JUVY RIVERA,JANICE LIM,ABI VELAYO,& ATE ANGGA.
lizette esma dinal <jimchet@att.net>
ocala, fl USA - Sat, August 31, 2002

i just came from gensan on a very short visit (overnight). after almost nine years, gensan has really come a long way. the new airport was right where we use to have a ranch and were i was brought up to get healthy of fresh goat's milk and fresh eggs. the meeting with bro. willy was very enlightening and very re-assuring. the short tour of the city was most educational,(gensan has one the widest road i've seen in the philippines) and the city is just vibrant and defiant of those seeking to bring it down. most of all, my old gang, bitoy gonzalez, bong bonggolto, marlo laurente, jun lucero were still the same old fun-to-hang-out with guys. if you guys were missing some pets before,....oh just forget it.
so my verdict? if you don't come on 2003, you'll be missing the most important turning point of gen. santos city's history, my triumphant return. onwards "buklurang notre dameans" and let's all go to "uwi na damean 2003".

ding mateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
nj USA - Thu, August 29, 2002

Thanks for the information about the 2003 Reunion in Gensan. It`s my first time to visit your website and a great feeling to see the names of my former neighbors Lannie Zerrudo-Gamman and Baby Martinez. I did enjoy, too, reading the Dameans` messages...It`s impossible for me to attend the 2003 Reunion in GenSan, because we still have schools during that time. Also, i have already sent the new programs of my asian cooking courses for next year... (Pilar Palacios Pe and Sol Santos Cuenco) Kabalo dyud mo sa among summer vacations here! Anyway, balitaan n`yo na lang ako. By the way, what about planning the next reunion here in Europe? There are also many Dameans here, especially in Germany.You know this, too , Lulut (Palacios Chan). Bis bald!
Cristina Villaflores Hagemann <cristyvil_hagemann@yahoo.de>
Germany - Thu, August 29, 2002

I am a member of Notre Dame of Lagao '52 batch.
LIBORIO " Dan" GABUTINA <lib101835@yahoo.com>
Daly City, CA USA - Mon, August 26, 2002

i read what happened to mr. jun clariza and wouldlike to send my condolences to his family.i tried e-mailing ning but i couldn't get connected.are you sure you have the right address?
sol ilumba <R02wilson@aol.com>
palm springs, ca USA - Sat, August 24, 2002

Hi everybody...
Lourdes Gomez-Aranda <RLCCARANDA@aol.com>
North Hills, Ca USA - Sat, August 24, 2002

TO OUR ALUMNI:
Please open NDDC homepage for updates,informations and contacts.http/www.nddc.edu.ph.
Thank you.
Bro. Willy Lubrico FMS <wlubrico@nddc.edu.ph>
GenSan, Philippines - Tue, August 20, 2002

hi, i met this guy last december, he did go to notre dame of general santos.. he graduated high school last march, carlo if you read this, please email me.. if anybody could reach carlo torres please email me.. i would really appreciate it:)
vee <vee2crazy4u@yahoo.com>
CT USA - Fri, August 16, 2002

Dear Alumni:

We are now updating our Alumni Directory. Please send us your email address so that we could communicate with you regarding the Golden Jubilee Activities.. Thank you.
Bro. Willy Lubrico, FMS <wlubrico@nddc.edu.ph>
Gen.Santos, Philippines - Thu, August 1, 2002

keep up the good work,god bless
ryan <ryan8@nacnac.com>
seoul, kr southkorea - Thu, August 1, 2002

Dear Fellow Alumni,

Our secretary, Anafe Dinopol is preparing the Notre Dame Alumni USA directory. We would like to update all the information in the directory so if you have moved since 1999, please send us the following:
Name
Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
School Graduated from and Year

If you have relatives and friends in your own mailing list that you wish us to include, please send it to me at primah@juno.com or to Anafe at aed@franklinbank.com.

I personally wish to inviteall alumni residing outside of the Philippines to email me or send me their address. I would like to start a directory of "Alumni Abroad" in preparation for the Uwi Na Damean celebration in June 2003 at Gen. Santos City.

Please watch for a "photo essay" about my recent trip to Gen. Santos City under the NEWS link of our website. Thanks.

Have a nice summer. In Notre Dame, Prima


Prima Guipo HOwer <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA - Tue, July 30, 2002

Nice Site!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boris <boriskta@sicom.com.tk>
- Mon, July 29, 2002

I am looking for a friend that I heard came to the US, her name is Arlene Maguillano Selorio. I really would like to get in touch with her, if you have and email or anything, I would appreciate it. Thanks
Cathy <hpy2bmom@smileyface.com>
USA - Tue, July 16, 2002

Greetings to you and your guests. Love what you’ve done with your site. As an educator I can say you have great communication skills.
Catherine
La Mesa, Ca US - Tue, July 16, 2002

Wow! You’ve found yourself a great franchise business opportunity. Good luck! And great site by the way!
Cynthia
San Diego, Ca US - Fri, July 12, 2002

Alumni and friends of NDDC:
We are all set for NDDC TURNS GOLD celebration. It will be launched this December during the Alumni Reunion. WE expect to see you all this coming June 2003. We have many exciting things prepared for you. Please visit webpage http/www.nddc.edu.ph for details of activities. For further informations, please send me your mail. Yhanks. BWilly
Bro. Willy Lubrico <wlubrico@nddc.edu.ph>
GSC, PHIL. - Tue, July 9, 2002

Hello everybody!

Want to read the latest news in gensan?

Pleas open the website of Sunstar at www.sunstar.com.ph then click general santos folder or any place in the philippines where we have an affiliate.
thank you.

edwin g. espjeo <eg15ph@yahoo.com>
general santos city, philippines - Sun, July 7, 2002

I'm a Notre Damean and presently working in Kuwait.I would like to become a member of this organization. Please advise me how. my email add: mtpacana@yahoo.com best regards
maria theresa pacana
Kuwait - Sat, July 6, 2002

Hello everybody!

We just had our meeting yesterday for the 50th Golden Jubilee.
Prima told us that, maybe, through the website, you could help us locate some of our classmates now in the US.
We will be having our 25th (Silver) Jubilee this December 29.
The following are now in the US: Dr. Jope Lapore, Dr. Ma. Rosario Venerarcion-Lo, Dr. Oliver Yumang, Orland Yumang, Rene Baladiang, Arturo (Inchong) Yap.
In case you may ask, we are members of Batch '77 (High School).
We have also merged all the Notre Dame High Schools in General Santos for this reunion.
So if anybody of you happens to know anyone from our batch please notify them.
I have created an e-group where we could communictae faster: nddc-lagao1977@yahoogroups.com
Thanks for the help

Edwin G. Espejo

edwin g. espejo <eg15ph@yahoo.com>
general santos city, philippines - Sat, July 6, 2002

Hello!
Just trying to put my name in the guest book. I am a graduate of Notre Dame of Lagao in 1977. We are holding our 25th Silver Jubilee this december....
tnx

EDWIN G. ESPEJO <eg15ph@yahoo.co>
Generanl Santos City, PHILIPPINES - Sat, July 6, 2002

Graduated from Notre Dame of Dadiangas College
Year 1981
Helen H. Calug <hcalug@doleasia.com>
USA - Fri, July 5, 2002

I'm Back! Just wanna say HELLO to the batch 2000 of Notre Dame of Dadiangas for Girls!!!
bambi aponesto <skyliear@yahoo.com>
davao city, philippines - Wed, June 26, 2002

this web site is a wonderful thing!!! thank you for giving us a chance to communicate with our classmates and school... THankz!
vanessa marie aponesto <skyliear@yahoo.com>
davao city, philippines - Wed, June 26, 2002

Keep abreast of what's the latest in GenSan. I've compiled all the articles i've written in Sun*Star GenSan. the url is http://yahoogroups.com/group/2cents. Everything's right in GenSan! Come Fish (feast) with us!
Ormand Manansala <manansala.oo@ibank.com.ph>
General Santos City, Philippines - Thu, June 20, 2002

you've just heard it from my neighbor below, ma.elena tingzon gonzales...things are definitely cooking up in gensan for the reunion come june 26-28, 2003. be bold, be like our ancestors, the pioneers, come to the reunion....

in a little while, something's coming up...that would be your chance to have your voice heard. stand up and be counted..onward to "UWI DAMEAN 2003/BUKLURAN NOTRE DAMEAN 2003"......MABUHAY ANG NOTRE DAME.....

ding mateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
USA - Mon, June 17, 2002

Im also a DAMEAN!!!! NDDC GENSAN!! MABUHAY DIVISION 3!! HEHEHEHE....
Michael Bren M. Evangelio <mbrevans@yahoo.com>
Gensan City, Philippines - Mon, June 17, 2002

hi everyone,
i spoke to my brother jomarie tingzon last saturday, june 09,'02, he said condition in gsc is currently fine & peaceful, and he said it shoul be ok through the reunion. well i'm just passing his observation & opinion to everyone.
maria elena tingzon gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com >
san diego, ca USA - Sat, June 15, 2002

Greetings!
This is a great and very informative site esp for us Notre Dameans away from home.. It brings back the happy memories and feel like GenSan is just a keyboard away.
Is there anyone here who is a graduate of NDL 79? I would appreciate to keep in touch with you or relay this message to those who know someone from Batch 79 of NDLagao.
Mabuhay!

Elfreda Villafuerte-Greguss <egreguss@pathcom.com>
Mississauga, Ontario Canada - Thu, June 13, 2002

just to see how many are going to the 2003 reunion in gensan, please stand up and be counted...send me an email if you are 1) definitely going, 2) seriously thinking of going, 3) thinking of going, 4) might be going and 5) i don't know yet but might consider going if i could just find the courage to feel like my former self and get homesick about gen. santos and notre dame....

don't forget, send me an email: dingmats@hotmail.com
ding mateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
clifton, nj USA - Thu, June 13, 2002

are we ready for the reunion next year in gensan? "bukluran notre damean 2003/uwi damean 2003". it would be about this time also...make your arrangements now! if there is anything you need to know about the affair, send me an email, i'll do my best to find out or refer you to someone who knows...

see your classmates, your friends and of course, your family! taste kinilaw, inihaw na pusit, buntot, panga and other sea food as fresh as only gen. santos can provide it. vegetable as fresh as your backyard produce....and of course, our beloved notre dame campus. your old classroom, your teachers, join in the parade, tournaments, medical missions and breakfast of mango, tsokolate and suman sa ibos.....why wait, make your arrangement now. tentative dates: june 26 to 28, 2003

act now before it's too late.....

dingmateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
nj USA - Mon, June 10, 2002

Please continue to monitor our website for more news about the 6th National Reunion of NOTRE DAME OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, USA. In the coming days, we would be providing you with more information regarding the preparations being made in Gen. Santos for the "Bukluran Notre Damean 2003", in connection with the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame of Dadiangas. We would need your cooperation in making an accurate head count of those planning to attend the Gen. Santos Reunion Celebration.

Keep in touch...

ding
ding mateo <dingmats@hotmail.com>
clifton, nj USA - Thu, June 6, 2002

Re 2003 reunion in Gensan. Is it practical to go ahead with the plan considering the bombings, kidnappings and arsons in the city?
Marilyn Gilay Luengo <mgl1111@bellsouth.net>
USA - Thu, June 6, 2002

My name is Edmund Marco and it's a pleasure to sign your guest book. I work for an advertising agency in London. Our agency represents direct marketing companies that are involved in the marketing of products as seen on TV in England. Most of the infomercial products come from the U.S. but then again we export our talents as well. My brother has appeared in infomercials in the U.S. advertising various products. I think it's hilarious that English people respond so well to American products while Americans tend to respond well to sales people who have an English accent!
Edmund
London, Kent England - Mon, June 3, 2002

Hi, Could i possibly know if you have some members who graduated from Dad. Girls Batch '84 or College Batch '88.
Thanks.
Maria Theresa Peralta-Mansilla <maria.mansilla@au.danzas.om>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Sat, May 25, 2002

Dear Alumni: here the tentatice sked of BUKLURAN NOTRE DAMEAN 2003

June 26
AM OPENING CEREMONIES, Field Mass, Parade, Opening ALumni Gallery,etc

PM 6pm BBQ Nite, Bon Fire with Live band

June 27 Agahan -Lagao Campus , Sarangani Tour, Gold tournament . Sponsors: Batches 79,83,84

PM Fistahan sa Isla Parilla Sponsors: Batches 63, 64, 77


June 28 Agahan sa NDDFG
Medecal and dental Clinic , Tree Planting

PM GALA NIGHT, Awarding ceremony Sponsors: Batches 73 and 78.
Bro. Willy E. Lubrico,FMS <wlubrico@hotmail.com>
USA - Tue, May 21, 2002

for rey zolina,

sending our express prayers to Mother Mary in heaven for your quick recovery. get well soon.

elena & family


elena tingzon gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com>
san diego, ca USA - Sat, May 18, 2002

To Dr.Tess Ferrariz,

Just heard from a little birdie that you are celebrating your 18th birtday on May 20. Can we all come to your condo for the big birthday bash? Also heard that you found a tree named Alagao after which our barrio Lagao was named. We thought we'd come see it on your birthday. Many happy returns. Love, Prims
Prima
USA - Sat, May 18, 2002

As part of the Notre Dame family, our family is asking for your prayers for our brother, Ray Zolina, who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. We know that our Blessed Mother listens to all her children's prayers, so we are relying on your prayers for our brother. Thank you so much. Sincerely, THE ZOLINA FAMILY (formerly of Lagao)
Shirley Zolina Victa <tallyvic@yahoo.com>
Silverdale/Bremerton, WA USA - Thu, May 16, 2002

Greetings from Concord, California. The Officers and Board of Directors of the NDGSC Alumni Association USA have awaken from their deep slumber and want to greet you all a happy late Spring! You will be hearing more from this group of hard-working folks. Maayung Buntag/Hapon/Gabii sa inyong tanan.
Sol Cuenco <solemama@yahoo.com>
Concord, CA USA - Wed, May 15, 2002

I just want to say Hi to all of you and to the Batch '85 of NDDC Highschool Department.
Jowel Joyno <jjcatz@yahoo.com>
Dammam, Eastern Province K.S.A. - Tue, May 14, 2002

Dear ND Alumni,

To view the link "History of NOtre Dame Schools in Gen. Santos City," click on the link "About Us", then click further to the highlighted word "NOTRE DAMEANS" and it will take you to the history of our schools. Have fun.

Prima
www.flowersbyprima.com
primah@juno.com
Prima Hower <primah@juno.com>
Tampa, Fl USA - Mon, May 13, 2002

Dear ND Alumni,

Thanks for visiting our website. Invite all your classmates and other members of our Notre Dame Family to visit us. We will be posting valuable information regarding the upcoming 50th birthday bash for Notre DAme of Dadiangas (College, High School Boys and Girls, and Elementary department alumni).

In 2003, Notre Dame of Dadiangas will celebrate it's 50th birthday. Check out our history link to find out more about the humble beginnings of Notre Dame Schools in GenSan.

In a capsule: 1953...Notre Dame of Lagao was "overflowing" with students who came from all over GenSan and neighboring towns. The "children of Dadiangas" were provided with a "bus" (truck used to haul sacks of rice/corn) for transportation to attend Notre Dame of Lagao. Bro. Joseph Damian Teston, decided that an "extension" school would ease the problem of NDL's overpopulation and having to transport those kids from Dadiangas-Lagao five days a week. Notre Dame of Dadiangas was born. It started as a coed school and it's first graduating class was composed of boys and girls who received their high school diplomas in March 1956.

In 1959, Notre Dame of Dadiangas College was born and the Marist Brothers built their own college campus at its present location. The NDD High School Boys Department was moved there and a co-ed elementary school called "Training Department" was established.

The Dominican Sisters were invited to take over the Girls' Department at the campus where it is now located.

We are inviting every NOtre Damean from both departments--Boys and Girls, NDL and NDD to get involved. Spread the word. Thanks.

Prima
prima hower
Tampa, Fl USA - Mon, May 13, 2002

God could not be everywhere so he created mothers. Hey, happy mother's day to all!!!
Tiny Divinagracia <dg0450@webtv.net>
San Diego , Ca USA - Sun, May 12, 2002

Thanks for putting this site together.  
Penny Mercy
Fresno, CA USA - Tue, May 7, 2002

I'm a regular visitor in your website and I enjoy reading the messages from mostly familiar names. It's like keeping in touch with someone you haven't heard from for a long, long time. Hello to NDL Batch 70 who are out there in the great US of A - Boy Nacua, Henry Rogan, Tess Fernandez-Mapalo (you still there?), Elena Zolina (Canada). My warm regards to all of you guys.
Heidi Majaducon - Uy <HMUy@dow.com; dowbio@gsc.weblinq.com>
General Santos City, Philippines - Fri, April 19, 2002

Hi guys! You might want to check out the pictures taken during the KALILANGAN FESTIVAL 2003! Join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kalilangan and click on the photos section. Kalilangan Festival annually celebrates the foundation anniversary of General Santos City. It is a week long festival which culminates every February 27th. I was the Chairman of this year's Festival. More pictures will be posted soon. By the way, the task force that Bro. Willy created for the 2003 Grand Party has been able to flesh out a full year's schedule of activities highlighted by the June and December homecoming. I'll try to post it at the site soon...Watch out for it...
Orman O. Manansala <manansala.oo@ibank.com.ph>
Gen. Santos City, Philippines - Tue, April 16, 2002

Hello ! This is from the Alumni Affairs Office of NDDC. Tentatively while waiting for the Notre Dame Gensan members the 2003 reunion is tentatively set June 26,27,28 at the NDDC Campus and interesting sights of Socksargen. We will still meet with the Manila Chapter before we finalize the dates. Keep posted. See you. Uwi Na Damean 2003.
susan G Guipo <alumni@mail.nddc.edu.ph>
General Santos Philippines, Philippines - Fri, April 12, 2002

Greetings from the Alumni Coordinators office! We are inviting you here in Gensan on June 26,27,28 for the 50th birthday of NDDC. We will finalize all arrangement soon. We will still meet in Manila for the Manila Chapter of the NDDC Alumni organization care of Bong Cruz. To those who are in Manila we will meet with Bobby Borromeo, Prima and Bong Cruz with Bro. Willy and Me on June 24. Watch for further info when the venue and time is set. We will be definitely there on June 24,2002. Keep in touch.
susan G. Guipo <alumni@marista.nddc.edu.ph>
General Santos City, Philippines - Wed, April 10, 2002

An old penpal of Salvacion P. Diaz
Tadashi Kishigami <kishigami@jcom.home.ne.jp>
Kodaira, Tokyo Japan - Wed, April 3, 2002

Greetings all, Having just returned to the U.S. from Gensan, I wish to update all on the situation in Gensan. There is NO SITUATION in Gensan! The people are so wonderful and accommodating. My father-in-law & I have met with the Mayor, and members of the city council several times and they are eager for all that wish to visit their delightful city. I traveled freely through the city with no problems (though one must always use common sense while on vacation). As some know, I was at the last reunion in the U.S. where I had the great fortune to meet Bro. Willy. I plan to relocate to Gensan with my lovely wife Hearty Tancinco (daughter of Ligaya Tancinco Remarez Huffman, and niece of Jung Remarez). I am looking forward to teaching Anthropology at the college. I hope to meet many more of you in 2003. Peace be with you. Your friend, Ray Powell
Ray Powell <powell_ray@hotmail.com>
Riverside, ca USA - Thu, March 7, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the Mendoza family.
With prayers,
Elena and family

elena tingzon gonzalez <elandyg@aol.com>
san diego, ca USA - Fri, February 15, 2002

Dear Fellow Notre Dameans,

I just received an email from Dr. Jess Mendoza. His brother Rey, died of cancer on February 12. Please keep the Mendoza family in your prayers.
Sincerely, Prima
Prima Hower <primah@juno.com>
USA - Thu, February 14, 2002

Hi, My name is Catherine. I love the colors in your website.
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tue, February 12, 2002

According to Albert Einstein, gravity cannot be held responsible for people FALLING in love. I concur!!!
Happy Valentine's day to all!!!!!!!
Tiny Divinagracia '67
San Diego, Ca USA - Tue, February 12, 2002

hi im intersted on your alumni i graduated in Notre Dame of Lagao class 1970-71..please send me email thanks...
Nenita <schonrock@prodigy.net>
Easton, MN USA - Sat, February 9, 2002

The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends and we'll just have to console ourselves that death is a cycle of life. My heartfelt sympathy to the Hoyumpa family.
Tiny Divinagracia '67 <dg0450@webtv.net>
San Diego , Ca USA - Thu, February 7, 2002

January 25, 2002

Happy New Year everyone!

The officers and members of Notre Dame Alumni Association USA would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to San Hoyumpa. San's wife Ellen who attended our reunion in NEw Jersey died of cancer last December. Please include the Hoyumpa family in your prayers. Thank you.

We would like to congratulate Dr. Anastacio Hoyumpa, the recipient of the Presidential Clinical Excellence Award given by the medical school where he works and sees patients. Tash or Nong Tacio as he is fondly called, spearheaded the project to start a Hepatitis clinic there.
Notre Dameans are proud of you.

Plans are underway for the 2003 reunion in Gen. San. Stay tuned for details.

May 2002 be a blessed and peaceful year for everyone. Cheers, Prima

prima hower <primah@juno.com>
USA - Fri, January 25, 2002

Overjoyed.. upon hearing from my cousin about this site. A salute to all who initiate this.. This is just so great.. Hello to NDDC grads batch '84. Need to hear from you guys...
I hope you do still remember me.. Wearing the women's basketball team uniform, the BIG #1. Hope to hear from you..
Carlota "Lotlot" Librando Ricamara <mcnlricamar@yahoo.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Fri, January 18, 2002

Thanks for this website! I was one of NDDGD'72 batch. More power to you !
Bing Pe <ocean587@hotmail.com>
USA - Thu, January 10, 2002

Am I glad I found this website! Can you tell I'm bored or have plenty of time in my hands?
Rose Cababat Baumgartner <skittlesmb13@aol>
Spring, Tx USA - Tue, January 1, 2002

Its great! keep it up. thanks.
Danny de Luna, jr. <jerldan2@edsamail.com.ph>
Manila, PH Philippines - Tue, January 1, 2002