The November Grand Kapihan feted the following birthday celebrants: Steve Hontiveros, Bambi Goco, Douglas Marcaida, Gem Yabut and Gabby Valdes. Another festajado was Jimmy Estrella. Although Jimmy is based in Pangasinan he had planned to join the Kapihan. On his way to Manila however, car trouble prevented him from making it so he just sent in his contribution to the affair. To all the November celebrants, a happy, happy birthday from Batch63.
The Batch63 gang who participated in the Grand Kapihan were: Boy Carlos, Joey Ingles, Joey Estagle, Joey Angeles, Oni Mayo, Ben Ang, Vic Romero, Ed Lim, Poldy Arnaiz, Gary Salcedo, Lito Quiogue, Tony Estonina, Ed Oleta, Francis Horn, Lito Domantay, Tonichi Grey, Bert Saenz, Quito Moras and of course, the organizer Vince Misa.
The Grand Kapihan is really a great vehicle for seeing old friends again. Gem Yabut was out of sight for years to most of the group until this November Kapihan. Gem is a lawyer and must have been very busy. He is thus one guy who welcomes court cases. Tonichi Grey is another rare class mate. Some years ago, he had been actively coming to the Philippines but then his visits became less. Seemingly, he opts to stay home more in his Washington area home . . until today. Yes, the macho conyo is back in town and I presume, creating ‘lagim’ once again.
Everytime the group gets together nowadays, they end up discussing Batch63 proposed activities for the GJ week. For the benefit of the Batch herewith below is the list of activities for our Golden Jubilee homecoming event:
February 24, 2013 – Bienvenida Party & Stars of Yesteryears show
February 27, 2013 – February Grand Kapihan
February 28, 2013 - Batch63 Golf (tentative)
February 28, 2013 - Batch63 Golf (tentative)
March 2, 2013 – Homecoming Day
March 4, 2013 – Despedida Party
In addition, the rehearsals for the participants of the Stars of YesterYears will be before Feb. 24. Thus, the participants in the Stars of YesterYears show are enjoined to be in Manila days before then. Two other activities which are still being planned are the Batch63 Golf and the Batch63 Recollection Day. We will keep you posted on the details of these activities once they are firmed up.
In the meanwhile, hasta la vista muchachos. (Sorry for the late Blog Tonichi – I got tied up.)
See slide show for more photos.
