General
The December 14 event was really suppose to fete only the joint birthday celebrants (Grand Kapihan). In the days leading to the event however, the event evolved to become a Batch Christmas celebration as well since it’s the Christmas month. The December birthday celebrants who hosted the party were Jimmie Gonzales, Eboy Cosme, Babes Alvarez, Manolo Cristobal and Stephen Ty. Actually, Babes, Manolo and Stephen were unable to join the celebration in Polo Club but they made good on what’s required from them to see the production through. From us Batch63 guys, Happy Birthday December guys – thanks for the breakfast feast!
Outside of the contribution of the celebrants, other generous souls contributed delicacy food to make the event even more special. George Cunanan provided Maricel’s famous ensaymada, queso de bola and cans of walnut delights (his daughter’s product). Gabby Valdes brought sinfully delicious Chinese ham. Jack Arellano brought genuine edam cheese. I understand part of the Batch63 Fun Fund (the Story of Us surplus in the care of Bert Saenz) was also tapped to support the expenses.
Apart from the celebrants who came and the specialty food donors mentioned above, the other Batch guys who came to the Christmas party were: Jimmy Ortigas, Bert Saenz, Gary Salcedo, Mari Duarte, Ernest Cuyegkeng, Bambi Goco, Joey Ingles, Steve Hontiveros, Ed Lim, Boy Carlos, Onie Mayo, Boy Tungpalan, Joey Estagle, Tony Estonina, Ed Oleta, Lito Quiogue, Doug Marcaida, Francis Horn, and Vince Misa. The Cameron Hall table arrangement had to take on an awkward L-shape setting again to accommodate everyone.
The Special Personalities
Since Jimmy Gonzales and Eboy Cosme were the birthday boys present, they became the recipient of everyone’s greetings. Eboy had just come from a major medical procedure in the USA (robotic surgery to remove a tumor and fix a heart valve). He is looking none the worse from his medical experience. He was his usual low-keyed self explaining his new real estate ventures in Makati. Jimmy Gonzales is likewise in real estate today in a big way. Jimmy heads the Artha Land high rise luxury residential condominium project at the Fort. The Artha Land project broke ground some months ago and is now competing head-on saleswise with giants such as Ayala Land, Century Properties and Megaworld.
When asked to give their opinion on the ongoing political situation in the country, the two celebrants gamely complied. Eboy is more concerned about the state of the infrastructure in the country. This AIM graduate says that in his opinion, infrastructure development is the key to progress, Thus other political initiatives should mainly target this requirement as an end goal. Meanwhile, Jimmy speaks on the current issue now gripping the nation – the trial of GMA and the impeachment of the Chief Justice for cause. US-educated Jimmy is fearful that the ongoing political activities will lead to destabilization that will scare away investors. Jimmy feels that the conduct of the proceedings with too many grandstanding lawyers (and legal-types) are making matters worse.
In the course of the party, some of the guys received a text from Dendi Abdon. As we know, Dendi had wanted to join this Grand Kapihan. Instead, he got confined once more in the hospital. Dendi greeted the Batch and expressed his thanks anew for their support. The call was timely since more Batch guys had recently sent in their contributions for Dendi. After the party, Oni Mayo went to the hospital and delivered to Dendi the accumulated latent contributions of Ram Salcedo (US based), Patrick Go (Cebu-based) and Francis Horn. On another matter, Dendi is currently in need of Type O positive blood. He is willing to pay for it but the right donors are not readily available. It seems that people who had history of specific illnesses or even with tattoos are not acceptable donors. (This makes 99 % of the Batch unacceptable donors). If anyone knows some young clean people with Type O positive blood and willing to give blood, please contact Dendi or Helen.
More
Here are some developments regarding the gang and the school: Bert Saenz has joined the iron man competition; Tony Estonina just had a tumor removed from his neck; Dong Guinto died from a freak accident. That’s all folks!
See slide show for more photos.
Outside of the contribution of the celebrants, other generous souls contributed delicacy food to make the event even more special. George Cunanan provided Maricel’s famous ensaymada, queso de bola and cans of walnut delights (his daughter’s product). Gabby Valdes brought sinfully delicious Chinese ham. Jack Arellano brought genuine edam cheese. I understand part of the Batch63 Fun Fund (the Story of Us surplus in the care of Bert Saenz) was also tapped to support the expenses.
Apart from the celebrants who came and the specialty food donors mentioned above, the other Batch guys who came to the Christmas party were: Jimmy Ortigas, Bert Saenz, Gary Salcedo, Mari Duarte, Ernest Cuyegkeng, Bambi Goco, Joey Ingles, Steve Hontiveros, Ed Lim, Boy Carlos, Onie Mayo, Boy Tungpalan, Joey Estagle, Tony Estonina, Ed Oleta, Lito Quiogue, Doug Marcaida, Francis Horn, and Vince Misa. The Cameron Hall table arrangement had to take on an awkward L-shape setting again to accommodate everyone.
The Special Personalities
Since Jimmy Gonzales and Eboy Cosme were the birthday boys present, they became the recipient of everyone’s greetings. Eboy had just come from a major medical procedure in the USA (robotic surgery to remove a tumor and fix a heart valve). He is looking none the worse from his medical experience. He was his usual low-keyed self explaining his new real estate ventures in Makati. Jimmy Gonzales is likewise in real estate today in a big way. Jimmy heads the Artha Land high rise luxury residential condominium project at the Fort. The Artha Land project broke ground some months ago and is now competing head-on saleswise with giants such as Ayala Land, Century Properties and Megaworld.
When asked to give their opinion on the ongoing political situation in the country, the two celebrants gamely complied. Eboy is more concerned about the state of the infrastructure in the country. This AIM graduate says that in his opinion, infrastructure development is the key to progress, Thus other political initiatives should mainly target this requirement as an end goal. Meanwhile, Jimmy speaks on the current issue now gripping the nation – the trial of GMA and the impeachment of the Chief Justice for cause. US-educated Jimmy is fearful that the ongoing political activities will lead to destabilization that will scare away investors. Jimmy feels that the conduct of the proceedings with too many grandstanding lawyers (and legal-types) are making matters worse.
In the course of the party, some of the guys received a text from Dendi Abdon. As we know, Dendi had wanted to join this Grand Kapihan. Instead, he got confined once more in the hospital. Dendi greeted the Batch and expressed his thanks anew for their support. The call was timely since more Batch guys had recently sent in their contributions for Dendi. After the party, Oni Mayo went to the hospital and delivered to Dendi the accumulated latent contributions of Ram Salcedo (US based), Patrick Go (Cebu-based) and Francis Horn. On another matter, Dendi is currently in need of Type O positive blood. He is willing to pay for it but the right donors are not readily available. It seems that people who had history of specific illnesses or even with tattoos are not acceptable donors. (This makes 99 % of the Batch unacceptable donors). If anyone knows some young clean people with Type O positive blood and willing to give blood, please contact Dendi or Helen.
More
Here are some developments regarding the gang and the school: Bert Saenz has joined the iron man competition; Tony Estonina just had a tumor removed from his neck; Dong Guinto died from a freak accident. That’s all folks!
See slide show for more photos.
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