Bimonthly Update As of 04/15/05:

Administrator's Notes:
By Chona Villafuerte-Go
NHS Batch 1986
Website Administrator

Welcome once again to our Bimonthly Update as of
April 15, 2005.
 
Thanks to everyone for your continued support in promoting our NHS Alumni On-line Community website to family, friends and even your co-workers! To all the new members joining us for their first Update - Welcome!! You are a great addition to our On-line Community and we look forward to working with you to achieve our On-line Community's goals. Past updates are also archived online for those who'd like to read them again.

INDIVIDUAL CLASS YEAR DIRECTORY
On the past months, I've received some e-mails about problems encountered by some members (due to error message: Missing - Microsoft Office Web Components
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This page also requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (SP-1) or higher) in accessing our password-protected Individual Class Year Directory. In response to this problem I have just updated our "Individual Class Year" Directory. Please visit our Individual Class Year Directory for details. Also, please notify me immediately if you are still experiencing problems accessing the directory. Once again, thank you for your cooperation.

ON SPOTLIGHT FEATURE
On January 05, 2005 Weekly Update, we started "On Spotlight" feature showcasing our fellow alumni  some have excelled OR is distinguished on his field or profession OR a fellow alumni who have overcome certain adversities in life. Such significant life-achievement is a truly NHS pride that we can all be proud of.

Today we’re very fortunate to have an International Human rights advocate Mr. Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993 “On Spotlight”.

As one community, we are a part of each other's successes for sharing parts of our lives with each other…Let's continue to celebrate and inspire each other's uniqueness!
Mabuhay NHS!!

This concludes another Update.

I do enjoy hearing from you. Any comments, suggestions and/or ideas are always appreciated. So drop me a line at nhsqcadministrator@verizon.net or nhsqcalumni@verizon.net

Until next time, take care and again thank you all for your continued support! 

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A Testimonial On Our Featured Alumnus:
Mr. Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993
(Contributed by Norman A. Garcia Batch 1993)

Norman A. Garcia ‘93, who got to know Mr. Edward Logan when the two were in NHS, in the early 90’s recalls that Mr. Logan was already doing major historical achievements back then. He was also a conversationalist who, according to Norman is gifted with "fierce debating skills.”  To sum up Edward Logan’s exceptional qualities, here’s Norman’s insightful view of Mr. Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993 during their high school days together:

Please click on the picture  for a full view

“According to the father of The Theory on Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardener*, there are 8 types of human intelligence.

Norman A. Garcia, batchmate and a trusted friend of Edward Logan was convinced that Edward possessed all of the 8 types of human intelligence as he thoughtfully narrated below:
1. Visual/Spatial – Edward has directed numerous stage plays and is active in the NHS Dance Troupe.  He also has a flair for photography.  In fact, he won many photojournalism contests during our time.
2. Verbal/Linguistic – Edward was the feature editor of our batch Talisman.  No one could be a better feature editor than him.  He is also a master of the spoken language as evident from his fierce debating skills.
3. Logical/Mathematical – he could have been our country’s topnotch astronomer after having been inducted as member of the Philippine Young Astronomer.  I often see him answering MENSA trivia questions.
4. Naturalist – he is a lover of the great outdoors.  He frequents Baguio City not only to facilitate in student conferences but also to wander and appreciate the city’s natural beauty.
5. Bodily/Kinesthetic – his lean body enabled him to win numerous athletics and volleyball competition.  He can block shots of a varsity basketball player.  His hyperactivity stands out above the rest.
6. Musical/Rhythmical – his voice can rival our batch best singers.  Lucky for them he was too busy then in extra-curricular activities.
7. Interpersonal – Edward is the "barkada" of our batch.  He can communicate verbally and nonverbally with people from all walks of life.  He was the chief organizer of our many high school activities back then.  I always see him running around the campus doing multiple tasks.
8. Intrapersonal – he is highly skilled in inner focusing. In fact, he has a vast knowledge in astral travel.”

* Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences and Education
Howard Gardner's work around multiple intelligences has had a profound impact on thinking and practice in education - especially in the United States. It explored the theory of multiple intelligences; why it has found a ready audience amongst educationalists; and some of the issues around its conceptualization and realization.
For more information on Howard Gardner please visit: http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm

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Every Child Is Ready to Read...
Brain research has demonstrated that for children to become literate learners and problem solvers, their brains must be stimulated to ensure that neural synapses connect at a very early age.

Understanding that language acquisition is a primary factor for brain stimulation, here at Novaliches High School Alumni On-line Community, we would like to remind & encourage all members: parents and caregivers to read aloud to your children. They are the future of our country and the heroes of tomorrow...!!

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OUR FEATURED RECIPE : POTLUCK POTATOES
Submitted by Cindy Bautista 

Recipe

Potluck Potatoes 8 to 10 medium potatoes, boiled in skins, then peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch pieces 1 tsp. onion flakes or onion powder (or 1/4 c. finely chopped onion) 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Grated cheddar cheese and chopped chives for topping Mix all ingredients except potatoes, cheese, and chives together, then pour mixture over potatoes and gently stir. Put into a greased casserole dish and cover with grated cheese and chopped chives. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes   (turn up to 400 degrees for last 10 minutes if you like cheese topping crunchy). You can make this ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator before cooking--let sit out 30 minutes to warm up before baking or cook an additional 15 minutes.

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Call for Potluck Recipes
Do you have a dish that ALWAYS gets eaten at potlucks? Send in your quick, easy, and tasty potluck recipes.

Summer Dessert Recipes Needed
Do you have a favorite dessert made especially for summer? Send in your quick, easy, and tasty dessert recipes to nhsqcalumni@verizon.net

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By submitting questions, comments, tips, stories or letters to the website administrator of Novaliches High School Alumni On-line Community (nhsqcadministrator@verizon.net) you grant NHSA On-line Community a license to distribute or republish your contribution at its discretion, with credit to you as the submitter. We may edit your contribution for content, length and/or clarity.

"My sincerest apologies to all of you if I cannot respond to all questions, comments, tips, stories or letters you send to me (your website administrator) immediately. But I will try my very best to get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you for your understanding & cooperation." - Chona Villafuerte-Go Batch 1986 NHS Alumni On-line Community Website Administrator -

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Attention NHS On-line Community Members!
Do you have a Business or Personal website? Then add your site to us by going to our LINK page where  I have just added a SUBMIT A SITE FORM REQUEST.  Please make sure to double check your email address if it is correct. All entries received are entered manually into the database. Your business site will be entered within 3 to 4 days, and when entered you will receive an email message from your Website Administrator letting you know your site is online.

Whether you are looking for quality products and services or you have a product or service to provide, this definitely is the place to be.

Featured Business for the Month:
VIEWLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY

Mr. Romeo Salvador NHS Batch 1984 CONTACT VIEWLIGHTS For questions and inquiries, you may contact us at: VIEWLIGHTS STUDIO Professional Video and Photography Address: #10 East Lawin, Philam Homes, Quezon City Telephone Numbers: +632.412.7583 +632.425.1071 Website: www.viewlightsstudio.com Email Address: romy@viewlightsstudio.com Contact Person: Delia – 0917.481.9893 Romy – 0916.414.9908

Mr. Romeo Salvador started his career as professional photographer in 1987. After which, he decided to go to Germany where he studied Advance Photography for two years. When he came back to the Philippines he put up Viewlights Studio together with his wife. He became Santa Rita Parish Church's official photographer, official videoman of Philippine Dental Association and covered the ordinance of famous bishops like Bishop Buhain. He won the second and third place in 1990 for Basic Photography sponsored by TLRC. In 1998, he joined On the Spot Photography sponsored by APSOP and won the third place. He is a member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines known as WPPP. He won the first and second place in 2002 Candid Shot sponsored by WPPP. Member: Wedding and Portrait Photographer of the Philippines

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SUMMARY OF NHS LOST FRIENDS:

New entries were added on our Lost Friends Forum and our Message Board under Topic "I'm Looking For". If you have any information on the whereabouts of any of these individual, please take the time to contact the requester. For most of them, the requester's email addresses are provided on the Lost Friends Forum web page. I am sure they will be very happy to get whatever information you can provide them. THANK YOU!

1. Febie Torres Batch, Herminda Canlapan, Dolores Encarnacion Francisco Batch 1977 (Submitted By: Consuelo Torrente Dela Cruz Batch 1977)
2. Orlando Tabbay Batch 1975 (Submitted By Gerry Bayona Batch 1975)
3. Annaliza Arceo Batch 1985 (Submitted By Ruben Esperanza Batch 1985)
4. Mary Ann Cruz Batch 1985 (Submitted By Emilio Penaranda Batch 1985)
5. Ruby Asupan Batch 1990 (Submitted By Jay E. Flores Batch 1990)
6. Ronald Dable Batch 2003 (Submitted By Cathlyn Mel Imbao Cando Batch 2003)
7. Jeff Parajinog, Jose, Ronald Q. Batch 1991 (Submitted By Elizalde Muyon Batch 1991)
8. Arnold Carpio Batch 1982 (Submitted By Rodelio Ramos Batch 1982)
9. Buddy D. Julaton Batch 1994 (Submitted By Sheryll Ann Bognot Batch 1995)
10. Art Gimelo Pagar Batch 1988 (Submitted By Cherleen Manette Flores-Aquino Batch 1988)
11. Gisela Santos  Gisela Santos, Yolly Orbeta and Virgie del Mundo Batch 1969 (Submitted By Erlinda De Leon-Del Rosario Batch 1969)
12. Ariel M. Mamansag Batch 1982 (Submitted By Elizabeth Ellson-Fernandez Batch 1984)
13. Rebecca Madrigal, Rosa Briones, Teresita Daez, Maura Juan, Rosario Cruz, Teresita Regenio, Catalina Dizon and the rest of Batch 1968 (Submitted by Pia Vaughn-Canton aka Pet Licarte Batch 1969)
14. Lilibeth R. Mamon Batch 1984, Reynaldo R. Mamon Batch 1980 (Submitted By Alona Basa-Ducut Batch 1984)
15. Adoracion Clamor, Reynaldo Ronquillo & Nora Mojica Batch 1968 (Submitted By Hernani Del Rosario Batch 1968)
16. Jeffrey Echano and Vergel Ramirez Batch 1985 (Submitted By Janette Ellson-Espinosa Batch 1985)
17. Looking for classmates from Class 1977-78 IV-2: Raul Rodrigues, Regina Galve, Armando Musngi, Vangie Ibarra (Submitted by Arlene Gentapan-Weber)
18. Looking For Batch 1981 (Submitted by Jonas Maceda)
19. Looking For David Cuezon, Eriberto Nicanor, Guillermo Tiburcio, [First Name?] Casing Jr. & Laudemer Ilasin Batch '81 (Submitted by Jonas Maceda)
20. NHS Lost Friends Batch 2003: Cristal Gay Oh, Kathlyn Joy Matutina & Erwin de Jesus (Submitted by Lord Alfred Dela Cruz AKA "L.A.")

REMINDER: Please notify the website administrator to remove the request when you successfully reconnect with your friend or provided enough information. This will help keep these list updated. Thank you!

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Continued Below...

 ON SPOTLIGHT:
Mr. Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993
 

Mr. Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993

It's easy to say that the experiences in one's life are the result of past activities, but the forces of this law are greater than we may first imagine. Has Edward Logan’s success purely attributable from his fate? Or was it pure zealousness that made it all happen? Whatever it is, Edward’s passion for success even at an early age is palpable and is truly admirable.

Edward Logan NHS Batch 1993 is an International Human Rights Advocate working as a Public Relations Officer at Jubilee Campaign USA cultivating relationships with the international community, churches and media.  Mr. Logan is also involved with the North Korea Freedom Coalition as a tireless human rights crusader raising awareness of human rights issues of North Korean people and the plight of refugees in China.  He successfully helped coordinated the launching of the historic First North Korea Freedom Day Rally in Washington, D.C. held last April 28, 2004 and lobbied for the passage of the North Korea Human Rights Act 2004 (HR 4011) during the 108^th US Congress.  Last year on October 18, 2004, Pres. Bush signed the bill into law that will allow US funds to be granted to domestic and foreign non-profit organizations to provide humanitarian relief or introduce market economies in North Korea; begin pursuit of asylum procedures for North Koreans seeking protection in the US and seek to promote democracy in North Korea by expanding Radio Free Asia and Voice of America broadcasts into North Korea.

The 5th International Conference on North Korea Human Rights & Refugees at Warsaw, Poland, which took place Feb. 29-Mar. 2, 2004.  Left to right:  Handong University School of Law Professor Tarik Radwan; Director of Jubilee Campaign USA, Anne Buwalda; British House of Lords member and co-founder of Jubilee Campaign UK, Lord David Alton; Member of the North Korean Freedom Coalition and Jubilee Campaign USA, Edward Logan; and, Legal Counsel Jubilee Campaign USA, and wife of Logan, Sue Yoon-Logan At 26, he was the first youngest Filipino-American ever to be part of the US delegation attending the 5th International North Korean Human Rights and Refugees Conference held last year Feb. 29-March 2, 2004 in Warsaw, Poland, organized by Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights. Logan also successfully campaigned for the appointment of Special Rapportuer for North Korea during the 56th general meeting of the UN Human Rights Commissioner for Refugees and lobbied for the passage of the UN resolution against the North Korean government condemning its abysmal human rights abuse records.

But what else do we know about Edward Logan and his humble beginnings?

Mr. Logan was born in 1976 in Manila, Philippines. He graduated with honors in Nagkaisang Nayon Elementary School. He was inducted as member of the Philippine Young Astronomer, won First Place in Division Level Science Fair, First place 100 and 200 Meter dash Division Level, and selected to be in the volleyball team for National Competition.

Please click on the pictures for a full view In 1993, he graduated in Novaliches High School and was the  Class President of IV-2, Reservoir/Talisman Feature Editor, President of English Club, Novaliches HS Dance Troupe Member and officer of other organizations.

He received various awards also that year - Photo Journalist for the Year, Novaliches Dance Troupe of the Year, Represented NHS in National Secondary Press Conference and accepted the award for Talisman winning 9th place, 3rd place winner Photo Journalism (Filipino Category) in Regional Secondary School Press Conference, 2nd place winner Photo Journalism (English Category) in Division Secondary School Press Conference, 3rd place winner Photo Journalism (Filipino Category) in Division Secondary School Press Conference, 9th Place winner Feature Writing (English Category) in Division Secondary School Press Conference and 2nd place individual highest pointer in Division Secondary School Press Conference.

In college he was a member of the University of the Philippines Debating Team and participated on the First All-Asian InterVarsity Debating Championships at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (November 1994).

Please click on the pictures for a full view He also participated on the 15th World University Debating Championships at Princeton University, New Jersey USA (December 1995)

Please click on the pictures for a full view In 1996, Mr. Logan immigrated in Sedona, Arizona United States. He earned his double major - B.S. Political Science & International affairs degree with honors and in full scholarship at Northern Arizona University (1999).

He was 1998 and 1999 Who's Who Among Students In American Universities & Colleges Recipient, Dean's Scholar, Dean's List and NAU Presidential Scholarship Recipient. He was also the Founder and President - Amnesty International, Student Chapter President - Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Vice President Model United Nations, Delegation Head Far West Model United Nations Conference 1997 & 1998 San Francisco, California, Member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Team. In 1998, he competed in National Tournament in Washington, DC and was selected as an Intern in one of the most competitive Internship Program in Washington DC and served in Sen. Kyl's office (R-AZ) and US Environmental Protection Agency in Washington DC. And again in Summer 1999 UN Third Commitee EcoSoc in NY and Michigan Governors' Fellow 1999-2000

Mr. Logan also earned Masters in Public Administration and in full scholarship majoring in Public Policy & Local Government from Regent University, Robertson School of Government (2001) and his Master’s in Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management at the School of Business, The George Washington University (2003). 

Logan is currently pursuing another master’s degree (Master of International Policy and Practice, concentration in Technology Defense, National Security and Diplomacy) in Full Scholarship at George Washington University in the Elliot School of International Affairs.

Mr. Logan has been actively involved in religious freedom advocacy and human rights work on a pro bono basis for several years.  His broad involvement includes annual participation in various district forums in Arizona, Connecticut, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia as a speaker for International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church alongside with Lord David Alton of Liverpool (a member of the British Parliament in the House of Lords and founder of Jubilee Campaign UK) as they exposes the plight of persecuted Christians and other ethnic religious minorities worldwide.  Mr. Logan is also a leading defender of pro-life and pro-family issues. He instrumented in bringing Norma McCorvey (formerly known as Jane Roe) to speak and discuss about the pending case to overturn the Roe v. Wade of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the British Parliament.  His unashamed stand has made him a rising voice for pro-life initiatives in the United States and abroad.  He continues to advocate and lobby religious freedom and human rights issues both in the European Parliament and also in the United States.

In addition, Mr. Logan also lobbied two prominent legislations that affect Filipino American community in the United States and in the Philippines.  First, the Filipino Veterans Benefit Act also known as S. 1213, allowing Filipinos to be eligible for full veteran and medical benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans.  Second, the passage of the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (also known as the Dual Citizenship Act) in the Philippines that later became law in September 2003 that automatically restores Filipino citizenship to former Filipino nationals who have taken up foreign citizenships.

Mr. Logan’s human rights experience prior to working at Jubilee Campaign USA and the North Korea Freedom Coalition includes Amnesty International—Philippines (AIP) where he was a part of the committee organizing the 1^st Bi-Annual International Youth Festival on Human Rights Conference and led several successful campaigns for the protection of many Filipino migrant workers abroad.  Currently, he is on the advisory board for the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Associations (NAPALSA) and active supporter of Asian Pacific American community. 

Married on May 31, 2003, he and his wife, Sue Yoon-Logan, Esquire (a second generation Korean-American, whom he met while studying at Regent University), jointly worked on UN Arbitration cases for two Korean pastors kidnapped by North Korean agents:  Rev.  Kim Dong Shik, abducted in 2000, and Rev. Ahn Seung-un, abducted in 1995.
The Logans' first project together was the NKHRA, and they continued to advocate for North Korean refugees.    He and his wife Sue also founded Tsedeq International, ("tsedeq" is a hebrew word means justice) a non-profit organization that advocates and protect street children specially in Asia (Philippines) and worldwide by establishing micro enterprise livelihood programs to combat poverty and advocate for their protection.

Mr. Logan was recently inducted  and awarded by Asian Leaders Association as the youngest member of the  Asian Academy Hall of Fame for 2004 in Albuquerque, New Mexico for his tireless human rights advocacy.

He was the youngest Filipino-American human rights advocate ever invited to address & empower more than 500 young human rights leaders held last February 14-16, 2005 in downtown Seoul, Korea continuing to work on human rights issues worldwide especially for North Koreans. The conference provided a comprehensive look at the silent holocaust ongoing in North Korea. Together with defectors, journalists, NGO representatives, policy makers, activists and academics gathered in Seoul they peacefully protested the human rights tragedy in North Korea and shine the light of human rights into the world’s darkest and most closed nation.

Additionally, Logan works as a project portfolio management consultant for Robbins Gioia, LLC a management consulting firm in Alexandria, VA with clients USPTO, USDA, NASA, FBI, and Marine Corps. Mr. Logan currently resides in Alexandria, Va., along with wife  Sue and their newborn son Edward Patrick Logan born on October the 11th, 2004.

At such a young age, was it really fate or his own free will that drives Mr. Edward Logan towards success? Fate or not, cultivating a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity at a very young age was indeed Edward Logan’s hallmark as NHS alumnus, and none of us could doubt the excellent quality of his learning, lightly worn, the breadth of his scholarship, and his great concern for other’s welfare. Edward truly uses his intelligence to its best effect, sharing his own ideas and insights in helping others overcome life’s adversities.

Truth be told, he is just the kind of person that Novaliches High School always aspires to produce....

From all of us members of NHS Alumni On-line Community, we say Congratulations Edward! We are all very proud of YOU!!

(04/15/05 On Spotlight Feature By Chona Villafuerte-Go)

NOTE:The following E-sources were used as references for this feature:
http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/ser_ann/2004/nov/26-01
http://www.asianamerican.net/bios/Logan-Edward.html
http://www.filipinoexpress.com/18/48_expressweek.html
http://www.regent.edu/news/humanrightsact.html
http://www.jubileecampaign.org/home/print.php?sid=51

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Mike Bote
Angelo George Calicdan
Cathlyn Mel Imbao Cando
Benjie Canonoy
Roel Cancio
Jonathan Castro
Rachelle Erika Libunao Dancel
Consuelo Torrente Dela Cruz
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Alexander Domingo
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Ronilo Esperanza
Janette Ellson-Espinosa
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Elizabeth Ellson-Fernandez
Norman Aceron Garcia
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Florescel Rodriguez Laparan
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Jacob Israel
AKA "Perpetua Licarte"
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Jaime Macaraeg
Jonas Maceda
Rolando Mijares
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Gilore Estrada Ofrancia
Joey Ordonez
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CURRENTLY ON OUR MESSAGE BOARD:

Individual Class Year Messages
We have just added this new topic so anyone can leave their own batch year a message…see you there!
Class Year 1968 (Author: Pet (Licarte) Vaughn-Canton) 
Class Year 1968-1969 (Author: Hernani del Rosario)
Class Year 1977 (Author: Connie Torrente-dela Cruz)
Class Year 1982 (Author: Joey Ordonez)
Class Year 1984 (Author: Benjie Canonoy)
Class Year 1985 (Author: Janette Ellson-Espinosa)
Class Year 1986 (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
Class Year 1987 (Author: Jaime Balanay)
Class Year 1990 (Author: Jonathan Castro)
Class Year 1991 (Author: Elizalde Muyon)
Class Year 1992 (Author: Rolando Pai)
Class Year 1999 (Author: Mike Bote)
Class Year 1994 (Author: Florescel Rodriguez-Laparan)
Class Year 2001 (Author: Mark Rone)

Scuba Diving this Summer '05 (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Did you know that the Philippines has the richest concentration of marine life in the world? Drop the remote control and find out why.

Ferdinand Labarda '93 at Booze Stop - April 20 (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Ferdinand Labadra '93 (Lead Singer of Inertia) plays acoustic at Booze Stop on April 20, 2005, 8:30PM. Get mesmerized and fall in love this wednesday.

Congratulations to fellow NHS Atty. Ella Lopez (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Norman A. Garcia wrote: "Congratulations to Ella Lopez, now an attorney,
for passing this year's bar exams! She spent her freshman year at NHS
in 1990. She earned her undergrad degree in UP College of Mass Communications. Then went to Ateneo Law School for her law degree."

NHS DONATION SPECIAL UPDATE: (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
"Received a lot of e-mails from members of our On-line Community even from those who were not able to graduate from NHS (reason of course was they moved or transferred to another school) pledging their support to help out NHS but many can't send their donations in time for this year's Recognition day. Again, Thank YOU so much!! A lot of them also asked for additional information or what our school needs to improve upon or make donations to and so I have asked our current NHS Administration & also our Guidance Personnel to inform us of their on-going projects or current needs so we can help them out.
(Currently, I'm waiting for other e-mail from NHS Administration and i'll be posting them here also.) Special thanks to Mr. Gilore E. Ofrancia for his immediate response and the following are some answers to our questions regarding making a donation to NHS. FYI Mr. Gilore E. Ofrancia is our current NHS Guidance personnel."

Special Thanks to Mike Bote Batch 1999, Norman A. Garcia Batch 1993 &   Edward Logan Batch 1993 for sending their donations to NHS Recognition Day.  The money they have donated will be used as cash prizes to all 19 NHS honor students for Graduating Class of 2005. Thank YOU Mike, Norman &  Edward for lending a helping hand...We'll join all of you soon!

April Birthdays: Ma. Sheryll Ann M. Bognot Batch 1995, Elmer Amantio Batch 1984, Alicia Serrano Batch 1968, Alberto Z. Castaneda Batch 1984, Benjie De Vera Canonoy Batch 1984, Reynaldo Sta. Mina Jr. Batch 1984, Alexander Gonzales Batch 1984, Emilio Penaranda Batch 1985, Gloria Cruz-Alvarez Batch 1986, Jo Anne M. Magallones Batch 2005, Joseph M. Bague Batch 1998, Cherryl Pardo Alog Batch 1995, Rosebelt R. Oblenida Batch 1996, Bobby A. Hernandez Batch 1983, Mariel Dollente Reyes Batch 1996, Gina Valena Batch 1983, Michelle Andres Fujita Batch 1985, Godofredo E. Santos Jr. Batch 1985 & Rose Ann Felias Batch 2003

April Wedding Anniversaries: Romarico G. Igot Batch 1991, Rommelito S. Nuque Batch 1990, Michelle Andres Fujita Batch 1985 & Angie Tugano Gemmill Batch 1984
We hope you’ll take a moment and greet our fellow members on their special day. Thank YOU!

Kuwentong Dugtungan (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
Rules: Ituloy ang kuwento sa pamamagitan ng pagdagdag ng limang (5) salita lamang, walang labis, walang kulang. “Noong unang panahon may isang…”

What was the hit dance tune/songs during your JS Prom? (Author: Joey Ordonez)
Joey O. wrote: "Juniors night 1981: Super freak by Rick James, Funky Town by Lips Inc., Metallic Gigolo...Seniors night 1982: Rock Lobster- by the B52's, Whip it by the Devo, Designer Music, My Sharona..."

Welcome Incoming April Forum Moderator - Mr. Norman A. Garcia Batch 1993 (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
"Life is certainly good for our Incoming Moderator Mr. Norman A. Garcia Batch 1993….Please join me in welcoming him as he gladly take his post as incoming Moderator for the month of April!"

NHS Needs Help on their upcoming Recognition Day!
(Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
"Mike Bote Batch 1999 are calling out on his fellow batch to help out NHS on their upcoming Recognition Day. I’m sure most of us can also help if they are informed about this need…Let’s see what our alumni network is capable of achieving. Not only graduates of NHS, but also families and friends of NHS, are welcome to help out and make it a successful 2005 Recognition Day for NHS…
Let’s make it happen!"

Things Fondly Remembered in 1969 - excerpts from NHS 69 Silver Jubilee Program (Contributed By: Mrs. Dorcas Martin Serrano-Bote NHS Batch 1969 & NHS Faculty Member From 1978-Present)

Who is the most popular teacher in NHS? (Author: Benjie Canonoy)
"Guys, do you still remember our teachers? Let's vote as to who is:
I. The most popular teacher? II. The "Terror" of Nova High?
III. Nova High's Sweetheart (Teacher) for being so lovely and beautiful..."

Close Encounter With Mam Berdin…(Author: Nino Benisano)
Nino Benisano wrote: "Guys this forum is for us to share to our fellow alumni our experience(s) with mam berdin to show kung paano nya tau naimpluwensiyan at gaano tumatak sa mga puso ntin ang mga aral n natutunan ntin s kanya comedy drama or action man... so umpisahan ko ok?"

BOOZE STOP (Author: Norman A. Garcia)OOZE STOP
"Booze Stop is the Kamagong bar and grill famous for Beers by the Timba (big pail), exotic cocktails, romantic beach huts, the Beer Bong, live music, and delicious food served from the grill or sizzling plate."

UNDERWATER HOCKEY.... (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
"It's X-citing , it's X-traordinary, it's X-treme! The Philippine Underwater Hockey Confederation will hold another Introduction To Underwater Hockey this year!"

Looking For Class 1977-78 (Author: Arlene Gentapan-Weber)
Looking For Batch 81 (Author: Jonas C. Maceda)

About Mr. Cesar Sta. Maria (Author: Roel Cancio)
Wondering what happened to Mr. Sta. Maria - Asst. Principal during the 80's, then you've just got to read this!!

Welcome Incoming March Moderator - Mike Bote Batch 99 (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go) Like always, NHSA On-line Community is truly grateful to all our Moderators and would like to offer a sincere “great job salute” to Mr. Benjie Canonoy Batch 1984 (our current NHSA Message Board Moderator for the month of February 2005) and of course… A hearty Congratulations & Best Wishes To Mr. Mike Bote Batch 1999 Incoming “March Moderator”! APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE! Please take a moment to peruse his profile – it is quite illuminating, you’ll see!

Ideas to help the Philippines rise from the grave! (Author: Benjie Canonoy)
Benjie Canonoy wrote: "Folks, I guess in our own little way, we have ideas in mind that may be of help to improve the Philippines from economy; government bureaucracy; civil service; the police and the armed forces; traffic, and the MMDA. To begin with, here are some of my ideas (my own opinion): 1. Amend the Constitution specifically on the following: a. make the legislature an unicameral body; b. the form of government from presidential to parliamentary where the head of government is the prime minister. 2. To ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila and other busy areas plus keeping the streets clean..."

Prayer Request For Ms. Elaine Paulo – Elva Batch ’82 (?)
(Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
Alon Basa Ducut Batch 84 wrote: "Dear Chona: I would like to request for prayers for our fellow Alumni, Ms. Elaine Paulo - Elva, ( if Im not mistaken she's from Batch 82, batchmate siya ni Lourdes Alegre). I am requesting prayers for her fast recovery. She prematurely gave birth to a baby girl today March 4, 2005. She undergone a CS section, basically bec. she has an asthma and suffering also from hypo-thyroidism and had a hard time on her pregnancy. She had attacks from time to time. The baby is abt 8 mos. I just talked to her husband and right now she's in the High Risk Pregnancy Unit and has a respirator, for her to be able to breathe normally. I am pleading for your help and from our fellow members to please pray for Elaine and her baby. I will appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you very much and God Bless".

Five tips for raising charitable kids (Author: Aristedes Extra)
Aristedes Extra wrote: "It's important to talk with children about making giving a habit rather than an isolated holiday activity. By making it an ongoing habit, even if only in small ways, you are moving from a model of giving in order to receive to a compassionate way of life that they will carry with them."

In Memoriam: Hilario Robles '93 (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
In Memoriam: Loraida Gonzaga '69 (Author: Mike Bote)

Ang Mga Favorite Hang-outs/Gimikan Ng Mga Taga-public (Author: Joey Ordonez) 
Joey Ordonez wrote: "During my time (1978-1983) kasi, bakery sa TS Cruz, tindahan ni aling onang (nasa tapat ng gate ng NHS sa quezon st.), mang sergio sa bayan (for da boys), basketball courts sa mga tabi-tabi at ang tropical hut sa may simbahan"

Lost Friends For The Month of December 2004
Lost Friends For The Month of January 2005
Lost Friends For The Month of February 2005
Lost Friends For The Month of March 2005
If you have any information about any one of them, PLEASE let us know! Let’s help our fellow members find their lost NHS friends…

PHOTOGALLERY
January On Spotlight Features:
1/5/05 (The Ramadan Boys Batch 2005)
1/12/05 (Rachelle Erika Libunao Dancel Batch 2005)
1/19/05 (Gerry Bayona Batch 1975)
February On Spotlight Feature:
2/7/05 (Elizabeth Ellson-Fernandez Batch 1984)
2/14/05 (The Family of Mrs. Erlinda R. Berdin - NHS teacher 1974-2000)

[ Poll ] Mc Donald's or Jollibee? (Author: Cindy Bautista)
"Did you know that the Philippines is the only country in the world where McDonalds isn't the number 1?" Quoted from Norman A. Garcia's response to the poll

Edward Logan Batch 1993 - International Human Rights Advocate
(Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Edward Logan is the youngest Filipino -American human rights advocate ever to participate raising awareness in the international community about the North Korea Freedom Act of 2003

Job Opening:(Author: Mike Bote)
For Immediate Hiring in the Phils: Distributor Specialist/Area Sales Manager Company: Green Cross, Inc. - manufacturer of Zonrox, Green Cross Alcohol, Lewis and Pearl Cologne, Del Fabric Softener, Glide Ironing Aid, and Greenex  

COMPUTER LAB
Question on PDF (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Need help in saving  a bunch of doc – xls, ppt and images all in a single pdf file for presentation purposes!

COMPUTER JOKES
CIA - COMPUTER INDUSTRY ACRONYMS (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)
Ten Commandments For Stress Free Programming (Author: Cindy Bautista)
Computer Error (Author: Username - Aimagene)
Software Upgrade (Author: Mercedita Bontoc)
Computer Password (Author: Joseph Paras)

Let's do something great for the old NHS!!
(Author: Hernani & Erlinda del Rosario)
In Response to "Gerry Bayona '75 Thank You Message:"Perhaps this venue that Chona put together is a beginning of something wonderful. Let's all have fun in these forum. Let the lighter side of things come through. Let's find our old friends. Let's communicate. And, perhaps along the way we can get organized and do something great for the old Novaliches High School."

Currently On NHS (Author: Rachelle Erika Libunao Dancel)
Read about what’s been happening in Novaliches High School

Mr. Romeo Salvador Batch 84 (Author: Roel Cancio)
For all of you who want to have their special occasion recorded professionally, we recommend that you check out his studio in the Phils.

Launching gig of NHS Band (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Last Feb. 10, Thursday, 7 PM onwards at Booze Stop Bar & Grill. Yes all band members are present student of Pablik. Let us support them. They could be the next Inertia!

NHS Career Talk '05 Matagumpay (Author: Norman A. Garcia)
Matagumpay na naidaos ang NHS Career Talk noong ika-18 ng Enero, 2005 sa Covered Court (dating Quadrangle) ng paaralan.

Around The House: Roachless (Author: Jaime Balanay)
Tips para sa maraming ipis!

Pinoy/Tagalog Movie Titles in English (Author: Joseph Paras)
Badly titled movies ng pinoy which we can't help but literally translate them in English, and it sounds REALLY funny! Plus a personal view of what's been happening to our Philippine entertainment.

Ngiti Naman! English Tagalog Translations (Author: Arlene Hipolito)
It’s a forum filled with jokes and even the less famous proverbs…This is a must see, we dare YOU!
 
A Name Game Just For Fun! (Author: Alexander Domingo)
Anybody who wants to change their names to a more celebrity-sounded one? Then you've got to read this...
 
Mumunting Salawikain! (Author: Mercedita Bontoc)
Para sa lahat, lalong-lalo na sa mga kababayan nating nakakalimot na!! Basahin ninyo itong mabuti, mamaya may test kayo!!

Thanks For The Warm Welcome
(Author: Gerry Bayona Dec-Jan Moderator)
Welcome Feb. 2005 Moderator Benjie Canonoy Batch 1984 (Author: Chona Villafuerte-Go)

A Survival Guide To Pinoy Christmas (Author: Username - Almater)
Happy Holidays From Matthew & William Go (Author: Chona Villafuertre-Go)

December 2004 New Members
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January 2005 New Members
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February New Members
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March New Members
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April New Members
See who just joined in, maybe you’ll even find your long lost friends here…check them out!

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Until the next update, take care and thank you all for your continued support!