The Nideas and Enojados
The cold new year’s eve did not deter Atty. Allen Nidea and better-half Joji to visit Drs. Augusto & Marietta Mesia in Queens, New York. Together with elder sister Lena Nidea, the duo brought delicious native cuisine plus bosom friends Dr. Renato Enojado, his wife the former Ms. Susie Azur (who proved to be a good cook as well,) and their two children.
The clock ticked fast for the bright ball and confettis of Times Square, Manhattan to fall right on the TV screen. Sans firecrackers, the group enjoyed the season’s blessed food, a bottle of champagne, some singing, and laughter to usher in the hope and joy of the new year.
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Ona Vigil of Davao City
From the far Southern Philippine city of Davao, Ibalonian Ona Vigil sent her happy thoughts and hopeful wishes for all fellow Ibalonians. She had this beautiful photo of herself and her grown-up smart children—Apol, Guia and Paula. Happy New Year, Ona and the kids!
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Ms. Emelyn Poloyapoy
Unforgettable Miss Emelyn Poloyapoy, grade school teacher of many from Naga Parochial School (NPS) sent her Christmas and New Year cheers from Warren, Michigan where she spent the holidays. She’ll come to New York when the weather is better to be with sister Eden Chamberlain in Poughkeepsie, NY before she flies for her scheduled vacation in the Philippines.
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Vince and Christine Martin
From Alfaretta, Georgia, Vince & Christine Martin with children Lauryn and Vince Sylvanus warmly greeted us this holiday season. Their nephew, Noah, the son of Matt and JoMarie Cannady of North Carolina donned the Santa get-up for the holiday fun.
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AdenU-CSIHS’73 Encuentro in California and Naga City
During the holidays, Emy, Tinn, Marilen, Gene, Sammy and Dick made the Ateneo-Colegio de Sta Isabel HS’73 (Aden-CSI HS’73) alive again. A mini-reunion during Atty. D. Perez’ visit in the West coast had them meeting at Tequila Jacks, Long Beach, California before Christmas. It was just right to set aside the nostalgia of yesteryears and savor the warm company of old friends.
In September 2008, the grand reunion held in Naga City had been a flashpoint of fond recollections for the boys and girls of ’73 who came in blue to strengthen bonds, share memories, and re-ignite old friendships. Lovely CSI dames like Mary Ann Pelagio-Sayoc, Maricar Imperial, Marive Roco, Lillian Ragragio-Bolivar, Ofie Altarejos, and Girlie Badiola belted songs which made everyone feel it was springtime all over again.
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Dr. Wing Chu and Gloria Rada
From Demarest, New Jersey, Wing Chu, M.D. and wife Gloria of the Moderna Bakery fame of Naga brings us their warm cheers and best wishes for the Christmas season. An accomplished opthalmologist in New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Wing, with Gloria’s TLC (tender loving care) are busy reaching many corners of the planet including beautiful Naga City and Quezon Province where they visit their kins and friends.
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