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HIGH SCHOOL BATCH 1987
of the University of Bohol
announces that it will hold its
25th Anniversary Class Reunion
on July 27, 28 and 29, 2011
in Tagbilaran City

Last Tuesday I visited my son who was in Ubay. It was the last day of the Provincial Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of Bohol. I'm sure many of us have been Boy Scouts, too, when we were younger. And wouldn't you feel a sense of pride when your son has also taken the trail you've taken before not too long ago?

1. Rafael Lagunay (roots in Dimiao, Bohol) married a woman from the Balais family, and had the ff. children:
1.1. Basilio Lagunay who married Salome Magadan
1.2. Celedonio Lagunay (no info if married)
1.3. Aniano Lagunay (no info if married)
1.4. Petra Lagunay (no info if married)

1.1. Basilio Lagunay had the ff. children:
1.1.1. Eutiquio Lagunay (moved to Davao City) who married Eufracia Dangoy (of Bool, Tagbilaran), and
1.1.2. Laureana Lagunay who married Benito Adayo
1.1.3. Agapito Lagunay who married Anatolia Handugan

1.1.1. Eutiquio and Eufracia Lagunay had the ff. children:
1.1.1.1. Rainfredo Lagunay (died single)
1.1.1.2. Aster Lagunay
1.1.1.3. Urbana Lagunay
1.1.1.4. Herculano Lagunay
1.1.1.5. Rebecca Lagunay

1.1.2. Laureana Lagunay and Benito Adayo had the ff. children:
1.1.2.1. Sayong Adayo
1.1.2.2. Torio Adayo
1.1.2.3. Pate Adayo
1.1.2.4. Canuto Adayo
1.1.2.5. Lorenza Adayo
1.1.2.6. Abundio Adayo
1.1.2.7. Sising Adayo

1.1.3. Agapito Lagunay and Anatolia Handugan had the following children:
1.1.3.1. Urbano Lagunay who married Carolette Tumulak
1.1.3.2. Norma Lagunay (died young and single)
1.1.3.3. Lydia Lagunay (died young and single)
1.1.3.4. Felicisima Lagunay who married Quirino Calihat Sr.
1.1.3.5. Crescenciana Lagunay (single)
1.1.3.6. Eutropia Lagunay who married Celso Faelden

PROLOGUE

I will soon reach the port in a few days over a month from now. Port June 30 is where I will be disembarking from this ship on which I have been sailing for almost six years.

The journey has been exciting and challenging. Just as what sailors experienced, we went through calm seas and raging waves. Fair weather and stormy days. Our Captain steered the ship well. We stayed true as we manned our stations.

Port June 30 is where I get off. So, too, is our Captain who is taking a new assignment (actually he's going back to his old job which he labored on for nine years). A few of the crew will be getting off as well. "Tom Jones." That's what they call us. This play of words always brings a smile to our face. 

I decided to share, if my time permits, some of my daily grind before reaching port... the things I'm doing in the few remaining days as Provincial Administrator of Bohol.

To many of us, Port June 30 is not the destination. It's just a next stop as we gear up for the next leg of the journey. 

The Search Committee for THE OUTSTANDING BOHOLANOS AROUND THE WORLD (TOBAW) 2009 is now accepting nominations.

Categories of Awards

* Agriculture
* Arts/Performing Arts
* Business
* Education
* Engineering
* Law
* Journalism/Communication/Literature
* Military Service
* Public Service/Community Development
* Science/Medicine



Qualifying Criteria

1. Nominees must be native-born  Boholanos or sons/daughters of Boholano parents or parent, regardless of their place of birth or present nationality;

2. Nominees must have excelled in their chosen fields of endeavor and must have engaged in community and humanitarian work that has significantly contributed to the improvement of the community;

3. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership in their profession and in their community and humanitarian involvement; and

4. Nominees must indicate willingness to attend personally the awards ceremony, if selected.

Sponsored by: Tigum Bol-ann sa Tibuok Kalibutan and the First Consolidated Bank with the cooperation of the Provincial Government of Bohol, Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bohol chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Bohol Chronicle and Radio Station DYRD.

Deadline for Submission of Nomination: MARCH 31, 2009

Awarding Ceremony will be during the 2009 TBTK in Bohol.




My dear TB family members,

If you know someone who is an outstanding Boholano in your area (wherever you are in the world) based on the qualifying criteria, I would appreciate it if you could post his/her name in this thread.

Best regards,

Delaguna

It was the Summer of 1985 and I was one of those who underwent a special training to qualify for the Scout Citizen Award (now reverted to its old pre-war title of Eagle Scout). We spent a week at the Pres. Roxas Park in Garcia-Hernandez where our proficiencies in knot tying, morse coding, first aiding, map reading, mountaineering and other camping skills were tested.

Then came the day which I hoped would never come. The test for swimming. Swimming is not really my forte.  Days before the scheduled camp, I tried to improve my swimming skills at the Family Beach in Booy, about 300 meters further from Cainget Beach. I had no coach or trainer. It was just me, my brother, and a few childhood neighbors.

The swimming test was set in the early morning. We were called out from our tents and we rushed out to assemble as one platoon. We stripped to our waste and marched towards the swimming pool. The instructions were given: Each of us, set by batches, will have to swim to the other end of the pool and make it back to the starting line.

The morning air was chilly. My name was called with the other scouts whose turn was next. We positioned ourselves at the edge of the pool. At the blow of the whistle, we dove into the water. The chill tore into my bones like a hundred jagged knives. I broke into the surface and gasped for air. I kicked my legs furiously to keep myself afloat. I started losing what little confidence I had in me. I lunged my right arm forward and then my left. I kept the rhythm and willed myself to go on but the coldness of the water soon became unbearable. I was already halfway through when my arms started to weaken and my legs were failing me. I kicked and paddled but I only found myself getting below the surface instead of moving forward. I tried to gasp for air but sucked in water. I was going down and starting to drown.

Were it not for a pole that Blair Panong held out to me, I might not be making this post right now.

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As requested by Grazie...

Excerpt from the "Flower Talk" Ceremony of the Order of DeMolay:

My body fed your body, son
But birth's a swift thing
Compared to one and twenty years
Of feeding you with spirit's tears
I could not make your mind and soul
But my glad hands have kept you whole
Your groping hands
Bound me to life with ruthless bands
And all my living became a prayer
While all my days built up a stair
For your young feet that trod behind
That you an aspiring way should find
Think you that life can give you pain
Which does not stab in me again?
Think you that life can give you shame
Which does not make my pride go lame?
And you can do no evil thing
Which sears me not with poisoned sting
Of all the things that I had done
Remember me in life, O, son
Keep that proud body, fine and fair
My life is monumented there
For my life, make no woman weep
For my life, hold no woman cheap
And see you give no woman scorn
For that dark night when you were born.

I blog this to mark my marital bliss with Lucille, a journey we embarked on September 23 eleven years ago. With three beautiful children we playfully named after our favorite vegetables, Carotz who is 9; Cabbage, 7 and Brocolli, 4; life, indeed, is worth living and sharing.

The celebration was a simple, low-key, private affair and just for two of us love birds flying out together to strengthen our vows.

Arriving in Manila on Sept. 22 via an afternoon Cebu Pacific flight from Tagbilaran, we checked in at the UCCP Shalom Center in Malate then headed out to the Mall of Asia. It was my first time, Lucille's second. After savoring a sampler of Thai food, the IMAX giant 6-storey 3D theater was at the top of the agenda. It was my first time, Lucille's third. Then, it was Indonesian food for dinner before heading back to the hotel for the night.

Sunday morning of 23rd September came. It was The Day. Wishing the kids were with us, we called the little tots and hearing their voices was enough to brighten our day even more. The cloudy sky and cool breeze provided a pleasant walk to the UCCP Elinwood Church. The message exhorted us to do the ARK (acts of random kindness/love).

After spending about 3 hours at the nearby Robinson's Place, Lucille and I hurried off to the Cultural Center of the Philippines to catch a 3:00 o'clock showing of "Mulan". From the theater we strolled leisurely about, taking in the skyline of Manila. We would have strolled all the way to The Luneta but then it was about to rain. We hopped into a taxi like high school students sneaking out from class just when the sky released a downpour.

Monday morning started early at 4:00 dawn. I made a final check of the documents we will be bringing. We started dressing up for the event, the opportunity of which came unexpectedly, and for which we have been tirelessly preparing for the past two weeks with fervent prayers. By 6:15 AM, we took the waiting service vehicle and headed for the U.S. Embassy...

I was in a dreamlike state when I pushed the iron gate to let myself out. Lucille followed right behind me. I took her hand. Our footsteps were light feeling unbelievable it was over that soon.

"Should we take a ride here?" Lucille asked. My mind played back how well the interview went. God has paved the path for us. "No," I replied. "Let's take a walk...  Let's relish this moment", I said with a smile.

                     Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven
                     that one of these little ones should perish.
                                                -- Matthew 18:14



CEF is a World wide organization of born-again believers. Its objective is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish (disciple) them in the local church for Christian living.

Founded in 1937 by Jesse Irvin Overholtzer at age 60, CEF is ministering in 150 countries. In the USA and Canada there are about 700 full-time workers and estimated 40,000 volunteers. Over 1,200 missionaries are doing God's work worldwide

In the Philippines, CEF started in 1952. It is currently managed by a National Director and a National Board. There are over 80 local workers or area coordinators in the country today.

Executive Director: Rev. Joel Indico
Address:
4th Flr. Back to the Bible Building
135 West Avenue
Quezon City 1105 Philippines
Tel/Fax (632) 660-6062, (632) 371-9490
Email: cefphil@nsclub.net

CEF-Bohol
CEF-Bohol started mission on August 11, 2001. Recently, Bohol was divided into two chapter missions:
- Bohol 1 based in Tagbilaran and providing support to Siquijor mission
- Bohol 2 based in Ubay
Office Address: TBF Building, Upper Calceta St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.



Evangelistic programs
5-Day Club
Good News Club
Open Air Evangelism
Elementary School Values Education
Camps
Rallies
Special Occasion Parties
Street/Tribal Children Ministries
Young Witnesses for Christ Camps
Children Mission Conferences

Bohol 1 Committee
Atty. Handel T. Lagunay, Chairman
Mrs. Guadacilia Auxilio, Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Amabel Orgino, Secretary
Dr. Aleth Tago, Treasurer
Mrs. Evelyn Oronan, Prayer Committee Chair
Capt. Josue Gesite, Member
Mrs. Fraulaine “Elsa” Colborn, Member
Ms. Rizza Rapista, Area Coordinator and full time worker

CEF is in need of partners for:
Prayer
Hosts of Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs
Financial assistance
Serve in the Committee
Full-time and volunteer workers

TWENTY YEARS LATER...
Batch 1987 of the University of Bohol High School had their class reunion on July 13-14, 2007.
A motorcade was held around Tagbilaran City then the batch proceeded to Sikatuna Tree Park to plant Jack Fruit trees. This year's reunion was a dry-run when the batch will have their Silver Reunion on 2012.







Honoring of High School teachers and pincipals at the New UB Instructional Media Center. The batch also turned over their donations to the school.



                                                                                  Photo credit: Bai Madrinan

TWENTY YEARS LATER...
Batch 1987 of the University of Bohol High School had their class reunion on July 13-14, 2007.
A motorcade was held around Tagbilaran City then the batch proceeded to Sikatuna Tree Park to plant Jack Fruit trees. This year's reunion was a dry-run when the batch will have their Silver Reunion on 2012.






Honoring of High School teachers and pincipals at the New UB Instructional Media Center. The batch also turned over their donations to the school.

"The Way of the Shepherd" by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak is about the 7 ancient secrets to managing productive people.

A required reading for executives and middle managers of the Provincial Government of Bohol, the principles of the way of the shepherd are:

1. Know the Condition of Your Flock
- Follow the status of your people as well as the status of the work
- Get to know your flock, one sheep at a time
- Engage your people on a regular basis
- Keep your eyes and ears open, question, and follow through

2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep
- Your choice of sheep can make flock management easier or harder
- Start with healthy sheep, or you'll inherit someone else's problems
- Know the SHAPE of your sheep to make sure they are in the right fold

3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You
- Build trust with your followers by modeling authenticity, integrity, and compassion
- Set high standards of performance
- Relentlessly communicate your values and sense of mission
- Define the cause for your people and tell them where they fit in
- Remember that great leadership isn't just professional; it's personal

4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place
- Keep you people well informed
- Infuse every position with importance
- Cull chronic instigators from the flock
- Regularly rotate the sheep to fresh pastures
- Reassure the sheep by staying visible
- Don't give problems time to fester

5. The Staff of Direction
- Know where you're going, get out in front, and keep your flock on the move
- When directing, use persuasion rather than coercion
- Give your peoplew freedom of movement, but make sure they know where the fence line is. Don't confuse boundaries with bridles.
- When your people get in trouble, go and get them out.
- Remind your people that failure isn't fatal.

6. The Rod of Correction
- Protect: Stand in the gap and fight for your sheep.
- Correct: Approach discipline as a teaching opportunity.
- Inspect: Regularly inquire about your people's progress.

7. The Heart of the Shepherd
- Great leadership is a lifestyle, not a technique.
- Every day you have to decide who's going to pay for your leadership-you or your people.
- Most of all, have a heart for your sheep.

An icon of the student paper for almost 50 years, Dr. Bernardita Castillo Cortes, was honored last night, June 26, by the staff and past editors of The Varsitarian as she retired from the academe.

Ma'am Bern, ever since anyone could remember, served as English consultant and then as Technical consultant of The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Bohol.

A fierce defender of the publication's autonomy and independence, she has endeared herself to the "Varsians" both then and now whom she helped mold to become what they are today.

Ma'am Bern started as Literary editor of the Rafael Palma Collegian (the precursor of the Varsitarian when UB was then known as Rafael Palma College), circa 1960s, with Erico B. Aumentado (who later became Bohol Governor) then as chief editor. At that time, her fellow Varsi staff included Board Member Dionisio Balite and City Councilor & Past PCL Pres. Urbano Lagunay.

Past editors-in-chief of the student paper who gave tribute to Ma'am Bern with their testimonial and presence were Judge Jorge Cabalit, Atty. Handel Lagunay, Ediliza Macalandag and Kit Bagaipo. Paul Vistal, past editor-in-chief of The Word, official student publication of Holy Name University (formerly Divine Word College), was also in attendance. Ma'am Bern's cousins, Carmen Mae and Gloria Castillo were the surprise guests for the honoree.

Escorted by her husband, Boy, Ma'am Bern gave her response recounting the challenges the paper has went through and overcame all the years and expressed confidence that the Varistarian will continue to be in good hands with her chosen successor, Mrs. Emilita Cresencio-Lim (BS MassCom, Silliman University, 1981).

Ma'am Bern's two sons, Jasper and Cromwell, are working in Thailand. Jasper was also a past editor-in-chief of the Varsitarian and a prolific and profound writer just like his mom.

Was it mfrandsen or lumine who talked about Luke Mejares? I would have posted this as a reply to the discussion but I couldnot track where it is anymore so I started this as a new topic.
Let me share some thoughts on Luke...
I knew him since he was about 7 years old. Back then we call him Mike... as in Michael. His full first name is Michael Luke.
When he became a professional singer, he dropped Michael -- I think to distinguish himself from other showbiz personalities like Michael V and others.
I am about 3 or 4 years his senior but we were in the drum and bugle corp together.  We went to the same school (UB) since elementary until he graduated high school.
Living in the same village with Luke, and being brothers in the fraternity, I am so proud and happy of his achievements. I wish him and his family all the best and God speed!

Calling all graduates of the University of Bohol High School Batch 1987 (Day and Night)

Message from haideealturas@ yahoo.com   wrote:

>Hi, batchmates musta tanan? We're looking forward 4 ur presence in our 20th reunion ds july.

>Ds yr maoy ika 20 yrs nato since ta mi graduate ug Hi-skol.That s y we dcided to hve our reunion ds year atol sa celebration sa TBTK and another reunion na pud inig 2012 silver nato.Tanan nga mi grad.high school batch '87 day and night maoy moapil sa reunion ds july.

>We had several meetings na wd the core group, and last friday May 25 we decided to change the date.

So, ang fix nga date is July 13 & 14, 2007. 1st day motorcade padung sikatuna 4 tree planting, then lunch did2.

Inig kagabii ad2 sa UB new AV hall for the program and dinner.

Tanan teachers nato moattend. next day family day ad2 sa beach. more updates 2 tell u nxt
tme.

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If you you belong to this batch, pls post ur e-mail so we can send you invitation to join our yahoo group at ubdhs87