In the News
we’re tired and retired, but we’re still active and making “head lines”
We’re still grabbing looks
. . . we still do “stuff”
. . . we still make the news
. . . though some of it sad.
View the 10th iteration of our monthly ZOOM meetings
View the 11th iteration of our monthly ZOOM meetings
View the 12th version of our monthly ZOOM meetings
Watch the Third of our monthly ZOOM meetings
Watch the Fourth of our monthly ZOOM meetings
Watch the Fifth of our monthly ZOOM meetings
As COVID rages, class stages monthly ZOOM meetings
Watch the First of our monthly ZOOM meetings
Watch the Second of our monthly ZOOM meetings
Pete, Jules, spouses take on adventure’
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Four trip to Wisconsin for 4-day fellowship
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Six classmates celebrate their 70th graduration anniversary
Pete Manansala extolled by ex-staff member
Classmates Cario and Mercia undergo heart surgery, doing well
Abe Pete Manansala featured in USAF’s “Voices”
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2020 Asuncion Miteria-Austria Professorial Chair award goes to UP psychology professor
Classmate Pete leads Midtown Lions Club on its 20th anniversary
Classmate Paddy Padilla writes an update on his battle against pancreatic cancer
Classmate Syl and her husband Lu celebrate 85th and 90th birthdays
Syl & Lu Gamboa to holst 2017 Reunion Fellowship Dinner
Serge receives dad’s Congressional Gold Medal
NAC: join our June 2019 Hawaiian Getaway
The Invincible Ophie Ongkingc-Lagmay is “up and about”
NAC finalizes plans for their 2018 SF Bay Area 6-Day Reunion
Classmate Paddy Padilla writes about his health, prepares to undergo “palliative” treatment
Eleven Classmates make it to 66th Anniversary Reunion
Class celebrates 67th anniversary at Xmas Party & Fellowship
Classmates Bert Garcia, Mercia Aquino and families meet at Okada
Roger Austria inducts UPAA-GCA officers, keynotes meeting
Five classmates, spouses meet for 5 days of Fellowship
The Hot Lava sends his ‘love’ and an update on Rose and his family
Pete, Jules meet and fete b’day friend!
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Family and friends help celebrate Vilma Manansala’s 80th
Classmate Walter Butler shines in 2017 Swim Competition
Guests from far and wide greet Pete Manansala on his 84th!
Fe Abarquez-Suaco meets with classmates in Manila MiniReunion
Abes Pete & Vilma reveal details of 2017 NAC Reunion
Classmate Tol Cruz’ daughter set for promotion to USN Vice Admiral, Agency director
Classmate Sylvia Roque-Gamboa and Donald J. Trump
2017 NAC Reunion & Fellowship set for San Diego
Gloria Balmaceda writes book on her late father and sister Grace
UP celebrates high school centennial as the Class of 1950 commemorates its 66th year!
UP High Centennial celebrated Dec. 10, 2016 sans our class member
Abe Pete and Abe Jules meet in Hayward for a bit of Fellowship
Mercia Crisostomo Aquino reports on UPIS Centennial
Roger Austria eulogizes Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Ramos
A Veterans Day Salute 2014 by Roger Austria
Abe Serge’s wife, Rose, is in intensive care, suffers from asthma and pneumonia
Finding Harry James Butler: took summer classes, accelerated graduation
Abe Jules and Abe Pete meet in San Francisco
65th Anniversary: 12 classmates celebrate milestone in style
UP Elem alumnus? Join Elem School group on Facebook
”The Invincible Ophie” in a close call, uses survival skills
Patsy Putong-Sison suffers stroke, may have brain surgery
Roger, Siony Austria announce their second grandchild
Delma Dojillo-Dungan contracts bronchopneumonia, rushed to ER
64th Anniversary: A Christmas Reunion, Bday Celebrations
Tony Protacio to host 65th Year Reunion
Classmate Lee Tolentino suffers heart attack
UPDATE 4/26/14
NAC ‘Meet Me In Hawaii’: Six enjoy week of fellowship, fun
2015 MidYear Reunion hoors late Paking Floro
Ruben Piczon, Roger Austria discover a UP High classmate
NAC chairman Roger Austria is now a “LOLO”
Walter Butler wins 2 medals in 2014 World Senior Games
Classmate Enrico Garcia is named 2013 Physician of the Year
NAC chapter announces “Thrill Me In Hawaii” get-together
Golfing Queen Syl Gamboa turns 80, celebrates with style
Classmate Tol Cruz’ daughter, son are U.S. Navy admirals
18 classmates attend 63rd ‘balik-saya’
She’s BACK! Articulate Patsy writes about her six-month ordeal
It’s time to advise . . . and to get advice
Our Patsy Putong-Sison suffers a mild stroke, is hospitalized
Manila Bulletin editorial cites Naning Bagabaldo
Latest on classmate Eva San Jose and busband, playwright Bert Florentino
Pete Manansala celebrates 81st birthday
Roger Austria meets with the Gamboas in California
What’s going on with classmates, their families, and friends
Serge meets with Pete & Julius on Oahu
Roger Austria meets The Hot Hot Lava on Oahu
2012 ‘Balik-Saya’ is birthday and Christmas party
Nine meet in Las Vegas for six days of fun
12 classmates make it to 2013 mid-year reunion
Patsy sends her “Sison’s Greetings” and an update
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2011 Year-End Reunion - Manila
Johnny wins while Peewee falters in 2013 elections
Kudos to the Macagbas - they built the Lorma Hospital in La Union, Philippines
2011 Mid-Year Reunion - Manila
Former mayor says his city ‘must be loved to be loved’
At celebration for January-June 2010 birthdays
Ophie Ongkingco-Lagmay’s granddaughter Meggie has emergency surgery
Johnny Sanchez gets coveted PMAAAI ‘Cavalier Award’
Tom Rigor sends pics of grandkids, Cory Aquino
Golf queen Syl bags another Championship
Serge ‘Hot Lava’ Domondon undergoes heart by-pass
Classmates’ Messages
Dr. Asuncion Miteria-Austria (classmate Roger’s wife) receives an award
Pete leads UPAASV, 3rd Anniversary celebration
Johnn Sanchez cited for public admin, environment work
Three reunions in North California
A note from Rodolfo Ramos
Julius Willis named to Hayward’s General Plan Task Force
REUNION 2007: On a Cruise to the Mexican Riviera
Julius Willis is Advisory Commissioner
Dr. Asuncion “Siony” Miteria Austria appointed “professor emerita’
Dr. Asuncion “Siony” Austria is new APA Fellow
Salute to veterans on Veterans Day 2010
Class celebrates birthdays at 2012 mid-year reunion
Pete and new Supreme Court Chief Justice
Our champion golf queen Sylvia Roque-Gamboa bags another trophy
MUSINGS on our Reunions- by Patsy Sison
Mini-Reunion on a Cruise to Alaska and Canada
At a Pre-Reunion Meeting at the Manila Polo Club
Classmate passes away on August 2, 2023 at age 91
Classmate Anatolio B. Cruz Jr. passes away on May 21, 2023 at age 89
Classmate Roberto ‘Bert’ Garcia passes away on April 18, 2020 at age 90
Asuncion “Siony” Austria, classmate Roger Austria’s wife, passes away at 88
Mercia Crisostomo Aquino unexpectedly passes away
Last of Siony Austria’s four siblings - Adelia ‘Baby’ Velasco - passes away
Classmate Sylvia Roque’s hudband, Dr. Lu Gamboa, passes away at 90
Classmate Eva San Jose’s hudband, playwright Bert Florentino, passes away
Classmate Tol Cruz’s 57-year-old son, Tony, dies in freak motorcycle accident
Classmate Walter Butler’s 57-year-old son, Glenn, passes away unexpectedly
Classmate Paddy Padilla gives up in his long, courageous battle against pancreatic cancer
RIP: Cesar S. Tibajia - passed away August 30, 2016
RIP: Harry James Butler: Dec. 7, 1930 - Aug. 21, 2016
Read the OBITUARY
RIP: Classmate Rudy Ramos says his ‘farewells’
RIP: Delma Dojillo-Dungan passes away April 29
RIP: Pacita Putong-Sison passes away after suffering stroke
RIP: Classmate Wenceslao “Peewee” Trinidad passes away at age 82
RIP: Classmate Processo D. Almando, Jr., Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015
RIP: Classmate Dr. Aurora Salegumba (nee Genuino) passes away
RIP: Class President Francisco “Paking” Floro passes away
Classmate Cesar Z. Dario passes away
Classmate Pons Bernardo’s wife Edith passes away
Classmate Dr. Tranquilino Elicaņo Jr. passes away
Classmate Rogelio P. Relova passes away
A Note From Roland Brual’s widow Rose
Tecla Lovina’s hubby, Alex Matas, passes
Classmate Conrado Valdez passes away
A Message to Class 1950 from Honesta F. Guiang
RIP: Classmate Enrico Garcia passes away
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