
- BPHS Class 77 Logo
For more than two decades, the flames and spirit of Batch 77 still goes on and more and more batch mates/classmates are attending the memorable gathering annually. Even our classmates who are working abroad are going home for vacation during the summer period just to attend the said event.
The Sta. Cruzan for this year (2009) was sponsored by the very energetic batch mates; Nilo T. Ontimare, Roberto “Bobby” Casuela, Vicente “Itik” Equipaje, Martin “Abet” Equipaje, Mario Relador Samuel “Sammy” Alpino, Aurora Raga Alpino, Romeo Chavez,and Eulogio “Yoly” Estrella. The venue was held at Nilo T. Ontimare residence in Brgy. Guinarona, Dagami, Leyte last May 30, 2009. The affair was attended by more than 50 individuals bringing their families. The Sta. Cruzan started three days prior to the culmination date or feast day, wherein novenas were conducted every afternoon by our very dedicated parag pangadi or parapamatbat nga mga classmates. Moreover, a short program was prepared also to enthusiastically charge the event livelier. This includes the participants’ registration with their corresponding present address and contact numbers, the parlor games activities, videoke singing and the unforgettable dance showdown.
The Sta. Cruzan sponsors for next year and beyond, viz;
2010 SPONSORS 2011 SPONSORS
- Blesilda “Beth” Pocpoc 1. Raquelito S. Mandreza
- Elsie Ignacio 2. Edwin Manasis
- Donato Alcober, Jr. 3. Petronilo del Agua
- Irenea Raga Estudillo 4. Panfilo Maceda
- Charito Coral 5. Sergio Escala
- Josephine T. Daclizon 6. Norbeto “Nonie” Escala
- Matias del Pilar, Jr. 7. Ana Shirley Aterrado
- Isagani Indick 8. Genelina Amat
- Jose Chua 9. Emmanuel/Meriam Songahid
- Federico “Jun” Frianela 10. Alita Songahid
2012 SPONSORS
- Alex Lagario
- Noe Escala
- Romauldo Buranday
- Virginia Babula
- Resurecion Badion
- Peter Gaspay
- Thelma Gallano Equipaje
- Hilario “Larry” Abraham
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Vilma Badion Arellano
- Natividad Comora
A PROJECT TO OUR ALMA MATER
In gratitude to our dear ALMA MATER, the Batch 77 has prepared and decided to contribute something worthy project to beloved high school. The project involves the replacement of school campus flag pole with a little site development itself. To add more to the significant value of education, the project incorporated the provision of four (4) pillars of education as instituted by UNESC0 (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations).
The FOUR PILLARS OF EDUCATION specifically described the importance of education, viz; PILLAR NO. 1: – Learning to know: To develop in the mastery of learning tools and to communicate with other people; PILLAR NO.2: Learning to do: To develop the personal competence and talents that translates proper social behavior: PILLAR NO. 3: Learning to live together: To be able to recognize of the rights of other people and the ability to face up to the inevitable tension between individuals; and PILLAR NO.4 : Learning to be: To develop the complete fulfilment of man and to be able to solve his own problems.

Proposed BPHS Flag Pole
The project cost entails the estimated amount of Php 90,000.00 pesos. This includes the flag pole itself, the four pillars, two markers, and site development like installation of tiles, paintings and provision of plants and greens.
The project launching was conducted during the May 2009 Sta. Cruzan at the Nilo T. Ontimare residence at Brgy. Guinarona, Dagami, Leyte. After the presentation of the project, source of founding has been discussed and decided to solicit to the Batch 77 and possible to the alumni of BPHS/BCNHS. Other classmates/batch mates shall be notified specially thus that in other places like Manila and working abroad to augment the needed funding of the project.
During the affairs, pledges to the project have been accepted to our very generous classmates and batch mates as follows;
- Roberto “Bobby” Casuela – Php 10,000.00
- Nora Olino 10,000.00
- Marinette Brao 5,000.00
- Peter Gaspay 2,000.00
- Nilo Ontimare 1,000.00
- Veneranda Reataza Caguite 2,000.00
- Leopoldo Reataza 2,000.00
- Resurrecion Badion 3,000.00
- Felipe Padron 1,000.00
- Necias Borines 1,000.00
- Martin Equipaje 2,000.00
- Roger “RPS” Serdoncillo 5,000.00
- Rogelio “Bemboy” Geven 3,000.00
- Rolando “Itok” Balano 1,000.00
- Hilario “Larry” Abrahan 1,000.00
- Emmanuel “Willy” Songahid 2,000.00
- Mario Relador 2,000.00
- Samuel “Sammy” Alpino 1,000.00
- Alex Lagario 1,000.00
- Edwin Manasis 1,000.00
- Edgar Butlig 1,000.00
- Raquelito “Dodong” Mandreza 2,000.00
Total – Php 59,000.00
For thus who are willing to share their whole hearted generosity, donations and pledges are thankfully accepted. For further information and clarification, please contact the following persons;
Engr. Raquelito “Dodong” Mandreza Mobile: 0922-821-0361
e-mail: raquelmandreza@yahoo.com
Engr. Veneranda Reataza Caguite Mobile: 0929-520-9920
Nilo T. Ontimare Mobile: 0921-536-2395
Pledges and donations can be deposited for the following account;
Bank Name Account No.
Union Bank ,TaC. City Raquelito S. Mandreza 10-957-306725-9
Land Bank, Tac. City Veneranda R. Caguite 0181-2836-53
Metro Bank , Tac. City Nilo Ontimare 3-12228254-7
The proposed implementation of the project shall commence during the summer of 2010, however, the pledges must be collected this coming December 2009 in order to facilitate the purchase of materials in Manila.