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SPU Manila INTER-OFFICE BULLETIN Vol. XI No. 13 28 August 2017 NATIONAL HEROES DAY OBSERVED National Heroes' Day is a national holiday of Philippines, celebrated to pay homage to the National Heroes of the country. Every year this day falls on the fourth Monday of August. Initially National Heroes' Day was celebrated on 30th of November as it was the birthday of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan. Later this day moves to the fourth Monday of August, to pay tribute to all other known or unknown men and women who sacrificed their lives for Philippine freedom. Philippines achieved its identity due to the noble deeds made by numbers of people, known as National Heroes. People of Philippines celebrate this day with a great enthusiasm. This is a perfect day to remember the life and work of all these great people. The National Heroes Committee recommended the following nine individuals to be recognized as national heroes on November 15, 1995: • Jose Rizal. • Andres Bonifacio. • Emilio Aguinaldo. • Apolinario Mabini. • Marcelo H. del Pilar. • Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat. • Juan Luna. • Melchora Aquino. (Wikipedia) A BIT OF HUMAN INTEREST… Two outstanding alumnae, both Caritas Christi Centennial Awardees, are grandchildren of National Heroes. Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera is the grand-daughter of Emilio Aguinaldo. 1 Benita Marasigan-Santos is the grand-daughter of Marcelo H. del Pilar … and the Jimenez sisters—Rita Mata, Medy Rosen, Joie Hernandez, and Anna Ocson— are great grandchildren of Leonor Rivera, Jose Rizal’s childhood sweetheart. NEWS BRIEFS BLESSING OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR SPECIALTY CENTER August 20, 2017 Blessing of the state-of-the-art world-class Our Mother of Perpetual Succour Specialty Center Perpetual Succour Hospital of Cebu, Inc. Congratulations to Sr. Zeta Caridad Rivero and Sisters! 2 GUIUAN BOOK FINALIST IN CARDINAL SIN BOOK AWARD 2017 Cardinal Sin Book Award 2017 Finalists Liturgy Category Our Prayer (The Newborn Prayer) by Gerardo L. Guiuan, Ed D Paulines Publishing House Dr. Guiuan is the Chairperson of MA Religious Education FEATURE: ONE PROUD PAULINIAN Shared by Atty. Pilar Almira DR. MIMI RAMOS, OB GYN SPECIALIST in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is a schoolmate who took medicine because of her desire to serve. After her obtaining the Doctor of medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas, she completed her residency program at Lourdes Hospital. In gratitude, and being comfortable, she started her practice and continued her practice there up to the present time. Her HS class is truly proud of her! Her desire to treat more patients and also serve those who are financially challenged, keeps her going. Unassuming, simple and generous like the full blooded PAULINIAN she is. Dr. Mimi aspires to live the PAULINIAN MOTTO: CARITAS CHRISTI URGET NOS! 3 ALUMNAE GATHERINGS High School 1964 Birthday of Lydia Yabut-Ochoa San Lorenzo Clubhouse Seated: Fe Umali, Linda Caraig, Cora Valenzuela. Standing: Connie Relova, Lydia, Evelyn Rivera, Gigi Tillman, and Dinggay LaO High School 1966 Letty Uy’s birthday celebration Carmine's on 44th St . New York Left to right: Margaret Lim, Celi Carrigan, Letty Uy, May Uy, Peachy Millar, Elizabeth Gan-Go, and Erlinda Tobias Pre-birthday dinner for Paz Espino-Clemente Romulo's L-R: Lydia Cosico, Rose Pelaez, Paz Clemente, Patsy Schultz High School 1966 August Birthday Celebration L-R: Gloria Grau, Agnes Devanadera, Toni Yap, MOM, Sherry Alingod, Mayda Tankiang, Riqui Hizon, Medy Amor, Mina Dilag, Noemi Gomez, Carol Brinas, Bachuchi Salcedo, Rosario Magsino, Carmel Dael, and Maritess Aguirre 4 .