Fun and Pride: The Wonder Boys XABL Class of ‘89 19 of Class ‘63 20 2010 26 Xavier Alumni Times The Official Publication of the Alumni Association of Xavier School, Incorporated September 2010 Dr. Kelly Salvador (‘78) Inside and Col. Ernesto Ravina (‘79) Dispatches p.12 The Huaquiao’s A Few Missionary Good Men Sports p.24 2010 Xavier Kuang Chi Honorees Repeat 3-peat in for Exemplary Alumni the MMTLBA p.10 PLUS Xaverians in National Elections, Tuition Free Three Winners Internet Attraction Marketing, Microsoft Imagine Cup and Xavier Nuvali Editorial Xavier Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Alumni Times Celebrating Fifty Years by Reginald T. Yu (’84) The Official Publication of the Alumni Association of Xavier of Alumni Excellence School, Incorporated ontemporary history has a ers” motto that their Jesuit mentors have September 2010 way of being modest with its worked so hard to instill. gifts and blunt with its reck- C onings. Good news comes Since those auspicious days, Xavier alumni --In This Issue-- like a breeze we feel but don’t have consistently stood out from among notice; it is the bad news that comes with a the best of the lot in whatever field they blast or a crash, to stop us in chose to be in: academics, COVER STORY mid-sentence to stare at our business, sports or social television sets, and shudder. services. Scores now helm Kuang Chi Exemplary Alumni 8 huge enterprises which fuel Thus, amidst all the bad news our nation’s economy; many that literally rocked our seats continue to make their mark NEWS over the past few months – as outstanding profession- Our Pride & Glory 4 the devastating earthquakes als both here and abroad; in Haiti, Chile, and Turkey, while a considerable num- Tuition Free Three 3 the rotating brownouts, the ber assume key positions in World School Authorization 17 senselessness of the Am- government. patuan massacre, the devastation brought Xavier School Nuvali 17 by El Niño, and the obfuscating issues that Indeed, after fifty years, the Xavier alumnus Outstanding Administrator 19 continue to hound the first automated elec- has finally arrived. tions – we, in the Xavier Alumni Times, still Microsoft Imagine 21 find many reasons to be cheerful about. As we commemorate this modest mile- One of these reasons would have to come stone for our association, we constantly from our alumni association, as it reaches seek to rekindle our valued constituency’s SPORTS the big FIVE-O this year. earnest participation in our myriad of up- Stallions Gallop 24 and-coming programs, starting with our Yes, it has been fifty years since the pio- new format for the Xavier Alumni Times. XABL 2010 26 neering batch of nine young high school For the first time, our alumni association’s graduates – armed with a Kuang Chi diploma official publication is presented as a full- – set out to conquer the world and, with their color magazine, with the hopes of keeping ALUMNI NEWS official adieu as students, eventually became up with our readership’s desire for a better- the school’s first-ever alumni body. looking news organ. Batch ‘85 - Our Legacy 6 Batch ‘89 - Fun & Pride 19 So much has been written about how one We sincerely hope that you, our valued intrepid Jesuit visionary founded a small alumnus, continue to support our alma Batch ‘63 - The Wonder Boys 20 school in Echague and how his equally- mater, as it embarks on an entirely new pioneering small band of Ignatian cler- journey – the ground-breaking of Xavier gymen nurtured an institution to what South in Canlubang, Laguna. It is a jour- DISPATCHES is now Xavier School – yet, very little has ney not unlike the one made by our fore- Virginibus Puerisque 7 been said about its progeny – the first bears half a century ago, when it set out to few assemblage of graduates who had yet forge a new frontier for a new generation of Chinese Window 16 to reap the rewards that come with an es- Xavier students. Because only with a solid Oh Canada! 22 tablished institution’s sterling reputation commitment from our alumni can we ex- which today’s Xavier graduates currently pect that the future graduates of Xavier Internet Marketing Attraction 23 enjoy. Armed only with a wing, a prayer, shall prove committed to the Xavier ideals and a hefty complement of key scholastic which we hold so dear. skills – thanks to the unparalleled brand of FEATURES didactic learning imbibed by our first Jesu- Yours in Xavier, The Huaquiao’s Missionary 14 it teachers – these graduates have gone on to brave the unknown future that awaited REGINALD T. YU (’84) them, never letting go of the “Man for Oth- Editor-in-Chief News Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Tuition Free Three: by Ryan Anthony L. Siy (‘94) The AAXS Genie Still at Work The AAXS once again spread cheers and made wishes come true upon the completion of Tuition Free Three last “Tuition Free Three, May 31, 2010. Tuition Free Three, a brainchild of AAXS Trustees Jonathan a brainchild of AAXS Richie Yap (’94) and Joel Raymond Trustees Jonathan Dayrit (’00) back in 2008, has given- away over six hundred thousand Richie Yap (’94) and pesos worth of prizes. Moreover, the Joel Raymond Dayrit project also supports the Fr. Santos Mena Medical Assistance Program for (’00) back in 2008, has Faculty and Alumni, Fr. Louis Papilla given away over six College Scholarship Fund, as well as the Xavier School Public School Fund hundred thousand that supports the ERDA Technical and pesos worth of prizes.” Vocational High School. The Grand Prize of “free tuition fee” to Xavier School for SY 2010-2011 went Eduard Johnson Ti, a Grade 7 student. Other major winners included John William Alonzo (Nin- tendo Wii), Sheilah Chong Bana Lim / Enrico Bana Lim (Nintendo Wii), Joaquin Glinoga (Samsung SGH-a177 Mobile Phone), Christo Samuel Yap (Samsung SGH-a177 Mobile Phone), Raymund Uy Kho (’84) / Russell Kho (32” LG LCD TV with Home Theater), Joaquin Glinoga (Sony PlayStation 3), and Vinson Tan (’97) (Xbox 360). The Glinoga Boys (Joaquin and Miguel) were the biggest winners of this year’s draw as they won 7 of the 50 prizes given. Joaquin was also the winner of the MAC Mini given in the inaugural draw of Tuition Free. Slated to launch prior to the year’s end, Tuition Free Four aims to give more prizes gadgets in its efforts to continue supporting the AAXS’ socio- civic advocacies. For the latest news and results, and a complete list of winners, visit http://tuitionfree.net. Clockwise from Top: Brothers Vinson Tan (’97) and Varick Tan (’01) with the Xbox 360 they won jointly. Grand Prize Winner Eduard Johnson Ti with his free tuition cheque. Enrico Bana Lim and mom Sheilah with their Nintendo Wii prize. The Glinoga boys receiving their Playsta- tion 3 gift from AAXS officers led by President Jing Velasco (center). Xavier Alumni Times September 2010 3 News Our Pride & Glory Xaverians Who Ran and Won in the May 10, 2010 National Elections ANG, Bernardito Chua (‘68) Member, Sangguniang Panlungsod of NCR - Manila - Third Dist (1st term) ANGARA, Juan Edgardo Manalong (‘89) Member, House of Representatives of Aurora - Lone LegDist (3rd term) CUA, Dakila Carlo Enriquez (‘95), Member, House Of Representatives of Quirino - Lone Legdist (1st term) DUAVIT, Joel Roy Roy (‘83) Member, House of Representatives of Rizal - First LegDist (1st term) EJERCITO, Joseph Victor Gomez (‘87) Member, House of Representatives epresentative Irwin Tieng of NCR - San Juan City - Lone LegDist (‘98) of Buhay Party List (1st term) wants to help the Filipino R people, more particularly the GATCHALIAN, Rexlon Ting (‘97) disabled group. His main Member, House of Representatives priority is to fight for their rights and of NCR - City of Valenzuela - First LegDist (2nd term) privileges. He is also actively participat- ing in outreach programs, such as medical RIVILLA, Miguel Cojuangco (‘85) and dental missions, of various govern- City Mayor, Paniqui, Tarlac (2nd term) ment and non-government organizations. Moreover, he has donated ambulances, TIANGCO, John Reynald Marcelo medicines and medical equipment all over (‘90) the Philippines for the consumption of the City Mayor, Navotas, NCR (1st term) people especially the less privileged. TIANGCO, Tobias Reynald Marcelo Furthermore, he served as an instrument in (‘85) the passing of the lowering of the Amuse- Member, House of Representatives of NCR - Navotas City - Lone LegDist ment Tax Bill. He also became the driving (1st term) force for the Congress approval of the “Anti- Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009”. TIENG, William Irwin Chua (’98) The bill was approved last November 17, Member, House of Representatives 2009 by the Bicameral Conference Com- - Sectoral Representative - PL – BU- mittee. He was branded as “Benjamin” of HAY (2nd Term) the Lower House because of his numerous achievements as a congressman. He is one YAP, Arthur Cua (‘83) of the youngest statesmen in the country Member, House of Representatives of and is considered as one of the young re- Bohol - Third LegDist (1st term) vered leaders of this generation. 4 Xavier Alumni Times September 2010 under his term, PUP-San Juan Annex was Rep. Arthur Yap established. The school now offers BS. Rep. Arthur Yap (‘83) first entered govern- Accountancy, B.S. Computer Science, Ho- ment service in August 2001 as President tel and Restaurant Management, and As- and CEO of the Philippine International sociate in Health Science (Preparatory for Trading Corporation of the DTI. There- Nursing). after, he served as the Administrator of the National Food Authority for two years Rep. Toby Tiangco and served as Agriculture Undersecretary Like San Juan Major JV Ejercito, Rep.