Metro Infanta Foundation

I JUST WANT TO GREET MY CLASSMATES MCWAINE PUJEDA& LORDCELY LOPEZ. TRY TO SEND MESSAGE THRU MY E-MAIL ADD. MISS YOU!!

NANDITO AKO SA AL-KHOBAR, K.S.A. WITH MY FAMILY

Birthday Greetings to Dr. Jose Establecida Resplandor on his _th birthday today, 14th of April. Extend our wishes to your son as he is celebrating also. Praying for more birthday blessings to share. From ARGIVENJO Brothers-Batch '81.

Good day po ma'am mila, sana po natatandan nyo pa ako... isa ako sa mga nagpadala ng picture noong flashflood 2004, dito na po ako sa KSA ngayun..

Nagpapasalamat po ako sa pagdalaw ninyo sa Infanta dangan lang po at di ko kayo nakita....

Hector Buendicho Bagul-bagul

Response: Salamat, Hector. Sayang nga at di tayo nagkita. Pinuntahan ko ang iyong studio, per wala ka noon. Sige, mag-share ka ng iyong experience diyan sa KSA. Marami kayo diyan. Mag-ingat lang sana kayong lahat. Ma'am Mila

musta na lang sa mga family friends ko dyan sa real at infanta.

To milo torres: please communicate with me through my email hcbuendicho@yahoo.com hope to hear from you soon. Maraming salamat po MIF. You're such a great help to us looking for old friends and relatives...more power.

Hi! I'm Au V. Amurao and I'm looing for my cousin Mr. Jonjon Lozano. Please give my e-mail address to him -- aureliaamurao@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.

Madam Mila,

Ask ko lng po updates sa "GABALDON" Projects sa aming school (Infanta Central School) Sana naman po ay maisakatuparan na ang proyektong ito. Maraming salamat po.

Response: We are still working with the Infanta officials, but waiting for the resolution of the propertyon which the school sits. If you can help raise the funds, that would be great. I hope to raise $200,000, which is a goal that we could easily attain if all Infantahins will give hand. We have already nearly $50,000 in pledges. Thanks for asking.

To Mr Joe Marquez,

Please connect with me through my email bescolano@comcast.net or my VOIP phone 707-703-1439.

Thanks,
Benjie A. Escolano

I just want to congratulate my dear nanay, Belen Formaran, who is now celebrating her 79th birthday.
Although I'm not physically present dyaan sa celebration, I'm just praying for more birthdays to come.

Happy Happy Birthday Nanay.

Randy
Riyadh KSA

Mila,

Could you please publish this one.

Please pray for the soul of Nana Norma Establecida Resplandor who passed away on Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008.

To Tata Tinoy and family:

May it comfort you to know that so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time. While there is nothing we can say that will ease your loss, we wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With love and sympathy,

Joe / Malou Marquez and family
St. Louis, MO

INFANTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BATCH '88 WILL HOLD ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY ON MARCH 22, 2008 (BLACK SATURDAY)@ INHS FUNCTION ROOM. ALL BATCHMATES ARE INVITED. REGISTRATION WILL BE ON FEB. 02, 2008 AT INHS CAMPUS. THANKS FOR THE SPACE MADAM MILA. MABUHAY PO KAYO!

Please post on your site:

MARILES A. ESCOLANO, 56, DIED OF KIDNEY FAILURE AND COMPLICATIONS OF THE HEART, ON JANUARY 5, 2008. SHE IS SURVIVED BY BROTHERS CARLOS(BOY), CARMELITO(ITO), BENJAMIN(BENJIE), NILO, AND SISTER ROSE, IN-LAWS AND OVER A DOZEN NEPHEWS AND NIECES.

Thank you!

Benjamin A. Escolano

I am presently preparing for my upcoming tests in a course where I am currently enrolled in when my attention was caught by Amb. Arizala's latest piece on Christmas. His article has evoked memories about my own Christmas experiences as a boy in Infanta - recollections so strong and fond that I had to break my self-imposed rule of not letting anything aside from my normal home or office chores to get in the way of my current preparations.

I have always looked back to that period in my young life with such cherished thoughts to say that they have been one of,if not the happiest moments in my life. And this is despite the fact that unlike most of the other children then, I was never sure to have new clothes or pair of shoes to wear on the Big Day because our family was really hard-up to afford them.

On this and to veer from my topic a little bit, I used to wonder that despite their very meager income, our parents had always managed to buy us new wears for the Yuletide season. For one thing, maybe this was because like any other parents it was their joy to see us happy during Christmas. Another reason was that at the very least, they did not cherish the prospect of seeing us left out while other kids were basking in their new attires. I only realized later how many months Nanay would have to bleed through just to be able to pay the 'hulugang damit' which I and my other sibling had worn!

I am never embarassed to admit that I grew up without having seen, least of all tried, a real hamon or experienced a sumptuous meal of Noche Buena after attending the Misa de Gallo. Sta Claus was fiction to me because I did not remember receiving even a single gift coming from him. Or maybe it was because we did not have a chimney for him to sneak his gifts through in the first place.

Yet despite the things we lacked or did not have then, I would not say now that those days were not as happy or memorable as those of the other kids who grew up with me. On the contrary, I maintain that they may be the best Christmases that I ever had. For the simple reasons that as a child, I saw this time as one when better off parents would let their own children share toys with less fortunate kids like us. It was also a time when even the normally condescending neighbor would transform into a most gracious host to poor kids in the neighborhood. But best of all, the thrills of my early Christmases came when I and my youngest sister would hop from house to house and kneel before the owners in order to earn that much desired 'cinco or diez' na papasko.

To a child especially, the joy that Christmas brings is that which comes from within. Certain ciccumstances may have changed in my life that have placed my two young children a lot better off than where I had been as a child. All their lives, they have known Santa Claus and always looked forward to receiving their gifts from him. Despite these, I have always nursed this secret wish that my children will also experience the joys of my childhood Christmases in Infanta - which until now to me have been the truest and purest.

Bumabati po ng MALIGAYANG PASKO at MASAGANANG BAGONG TAON sa lahat ng mga Infantahin na nasa ibat-ibang sulok ng mundo...

Pagpalain po,
Venchito Gucon and family
Al-Khobar, KSA

Maligayang pasko sa mga kaibigan ko sa MIF to Dr. Titus Manalo, Dr. Mike Moriones , Dr. Pamela Arizala, Gamaliel Lavina , Jun Garin, Venchie Gucon , Mauro Adornado, Zenaida Ruzol at pamilya ng Cuento sa Las Vegas at sa mga pamilya ninyo na rin. Masaganang bagong taon sa ating lahat.

MALIGAYANG PASKO PO AT MANIGONG BAGONG TAON SA LAHAT NG INFANTAHINS LALO NA YUNG MGA NANDITO SA UK , SANA MAGKASAMA SAMA PO TAYO D2 MGA MINSAN .

Greetings from Dubai, United Arab Emirtes. I'd like to say Hi to all my classmates, batchmates and friends at MCHS. Kumusta na kayo dyan Batch 81.

Advance Birthday greetings po kay Dan Magallanes (November 09) ng Headhunter International. Sana lumago pa ang kumpanya mo at marami pang inspiring article na malathala sa mga broadsheet. All the best!!!

Greetings from Thailand!

I tried sending email at editor@infanta.org but your box is full.

I remember my sister Anne who live in Paris send me this site couple of months ago but I really didn't have a chance to browse until today -- my birthday and nothing much to do at home. I noticed that my sister, bro-in-law Freddy as well as my relatives in USA are all registered in this site so might as well register too and hopefully, get in touch with the rest of the kababayans.

I am the son of the late Eding and Alice Magallanes. Brother of Len (married to Freddy), Dan and Anne (married to Bernard). I have been living here in Bangkok, Thailand for 10 years already.

On another note, for those of you who remember my father, there's this article that was written by my uncle Dr. Jose Pujalte and was published in Phil. Star that I'd like to share to everyone. You can visit my blog www.erascolorsoflife.blogspot.com

Note: To the Editor: You can also publish it in your main site to make sure that everyone who knows my father will remember how great he is.

This is truly a great site and now I am reading every post.

Thank you very much,

Eras Magallanes
magellanbkk@yahoo.com

Mabuhay at naway lumawig at lalong lumaganap ang METRO INFANTA FOUNDATION. From baryo Bantilan po ako at naghahanap ng mga pinsan at kababayan. Nasa Las VEGAS na ako ngayon, dati nasa Guam ako then I moved to Vegas last 2005. PEACE AND LOVE FROM OUR GOD FATHER AND GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS BE WITH US. CARMEN PORTELO ANAK NG BIDO AT ANGE. MARAMING SALAMAT PO,,,

It has been more than 25 years since we last saw each other. Dr. Alfonso Merana was a good surgeon, professor, colleague and most of all, a good friend.

Dr. Merana, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Emil and Grace

Ms Webmaster, is DR. ALFON MERANA as mentioned by Mr. Arizala the same person I was looking for a long time? I know DR. ALFONSO MERANA, not sure about Dr. Alfon Merana.

Editor's reply: I don't know the answer to your question. I will forward it to Amb. Arizala who might know the answer. Thanks for your visit.

Amb. Arizala replies: Dr. Alfon Meraña and Dr. Alfonso Meraña are one and the same person. We used
to call him by his nickname "Alfon" instead of "Alfonso". When he first came to Manila to study, we were together at the apartment of my auntie Nana Pia Recio and Tata Felix Recio, the parents of my cousin Dr. Rolando G.
Recio.

By the way, the "Ruidera´s" are my relatives through my mother sidea replies:

This is my first time to browse this website. Naghahanap ako ng kababayan in Hongkong since me & my family want to tour and visit disneyland, oceanpark and side trip in Macau this October 27 - 30, baka pwede magpa tour guide he he he, salamat naman

PNG job applicants, pls send in digital resumes, scanned supporting papers and other inquiries to: pngwork@buhaypinoy.org

Please note that I am in no way connected to the company requiring these people so I have no influence on who gets the job. The company is contracting drilling work from the oil firm I work with. I guarantee the work is there with approximate start from Nov to Jan.

Competitors for these openings are Indonesians but Pinoys are much preferred.

For kababayans only: Direct Hire - 4 truck drivers and 2 storemen for PNG onshore oilfields. 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off; airfares paid; US dollars oil drilling industry rate; experienced only need apply. Manila or Dubai based Pinoys OK; Good health and verifiable experiences and references a must.

No fees to be collected. Painumin nyo na lang ako pag-uwi ko :)

Hello Ms. Mila,

I would be happy to have a copy of the DVD. You can send it to this address madam

Robert U. Laurio
Claretian Communications Foundation Inc.,
8th Mayumi St., UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
1101

Do you happen to know the Socio-Pastoral Office here in QC? By the way, I'm also a quezonian, from Lucena City. Thanks alot!

RESPONSE: In fact, I'll ask the Socio Pastoral Institute to send you the DVD. You can reach them at 439-8637.

To Mr. Benjie Escolano
musta na sa isang old friend. ano kaya kilala mo pa ako, Si "ugoh" musta na rin kay wilma sa inyo lahat jan. Musta sa inaanak ko. Sa nueva ecija ako ngwowork ngaun. ito ang email ad. ko .. zinho1949@gmail.com

Tnx sa Website ng Infanta

I WANTED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ENGINEER EDISON AZOGUE.I AM AN INFANTAHIN SAME LIKE HIM,FOR SURE HE CAN HELP ME TO GET A JOB IN DUBAI,COZ HE IS A TOP NOTCH ENGINEER IN HIS OWN FIELD.I AM ALSO A CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUATE.

A note to Dr. Erano Ravago:

Hi there Doc this is Benjie Escolano. I am here in the Philippines and will be in London on September 7th until the 13th to tour the place. Please let me know if we can meet somewhere near. My email address is bescolano@comcast.net. Talk to you soon.

Hello! Ang ganda ng website ng Infanta..

I was reading this web,and I saw Shella Crisostomo Barcena's note. Then I remember her husband Danny Barcena, who was the first one who heared the news from DZBB internet radio, about what was happening in Infanta during the exact time of flash flood. He was in his office in Toronto, Canada. For some reason, while he was working he used to put his head phone, to listen about Philippines news. Then he heard that news about the guy in Infanta who manage to call in his cell to the radio station while in their house roof, and say " Please help us the whole town is drowning with water and mud with almost 10 feet high". At that very moment Danny started calling one by one some of the Infantanians here in Canada and in States. And He also called me and says "Hey Bro. something really bad is hapenning in our place". I just ignored him, thinking that it will never gonna happen there especially 10 feet high water, are you crazy and sick (in my mind). But the following day it was all over the news, tv,radio, & news paper.

I guess it's about time to thank you Danny and also I would like to say sorry for ignoring you that day. Any way keep listening to the radio and feed us some news if you hear something again about ours. But please this time make it good news,you almost give me heart attack, he! he! he!. But Again thank you.

This is my e_mail address engineer_edison @yahoo.com.You can send any messages to this.i will send my donation soon.I am product of Langgas high & luzonian university w/honor.
Thank's,
Engineer:Edison C. Azogue

Reply: Tried to send another email: Microsoft Outlook does not recognize the address. Do you think it has a Saud Arabia connection? It does in the Philippines, and thus, some of those who use the yahoo.com account have to add "ph".

Hello to all my Kababayan...especially sa mga ka Batch ko jan sa MCHS Infanta...Pwede malaman ang email address ni Melba Adornado Mascarenas...thanks!
From : Yolly

Kumusta po kayong Lahat. Sana po ay tulong tulong tayong manalangin hindi lang para sa ating sarili, kundi pati narin sa ikauunlad nang ating Bayan at ikatatahimik nito sa
pam-politikong usapin. Let us pray all together for his mercy and grace at exactly 9:00 PM. everyday, and I'm sure with our Faith, Our God will listen and hear our cry.

Salamat po.

God Bless,
Shella Crisostomo Barcena
12 Poplar Crescent.
Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 3L3

This is a great wesite for the people of infanta. At present I am working here in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in a well known company in construction in dutrie, holding the highest post, I am willing to donate to the foundation.

Thanks,
ENGR: EDISON C. AZOGUE

Response: We tried to send an email to you but it was returned. So I hope you will read my message below.

Thanks for your interest in making a donation to Metro Infanta Foundation. to do sol, please make your check out to Metro Infanta Foundation and send it to: 7350 Braun Way Arvada, CO 80005 U.S.A. I hope you can send it in U.S. dollar so we don't have to pay for exchange fees.

You also might want to use our PayPal account by clicking the Donation page. However, it usually costs us 3 percent of the transaction.

Thanks for your interest and do visit us again.

Hi, I am a graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Infanta Batch '94. I found this site through Google. It’s really great to know that many of our Kababayans never forgot their roots and still continue to support our beloved hometown. Keep up the good work and God bless you all!

Mabuhay ang Infanta!

Infanta High School is my Alma Mater and it has been long gone. I graduated from there in 1957. I wish I would know and have some contact with some of my former classmates like Victorino "Entong" Ruanto, Platon Penaverde, Tita and Adoracion "Dory" Atendido. Just to let you know that I'm so happy meeting our Biology teacher Mr. Lucernas here in Los Angeles area while attending Taning Solte's wedding anniversary. Wish someone write me back for good ol' time sake. God bless to all.

hello to all my Kababayans....Batch 82 of MCHS sana mag kita kits tayo...Congratulations to my Kumare Annalee Coralde for having healthy baby....TAKE THE BEST CARE & GOD BLESS ALWAYS...

the website is indeed very helpful and informative...

to Ms. Mila Glodava, is there a chance for me to get a copy of the DVD entitled "Ako'y Anak ng Diyos." Fr. Daniel Mahan suggested that for our upcoming events Seminar/Retreat on the Spirituality of Stewardship... Thanks.

Reply:
I'll be happy to send you one. Where do you want it sent?

panawagan laang po sa mga batch'88 ng INHS ay kung maari po tayong magsama-samang muli sa darating na abril 2008. maari po ninyo akong mahagilap sa numero 042-5354258 o sa aking selpon na numero 09203440511 o mag e-mail sa yong020271@yahoo.com
sa ngalan po ng batch'88, ako po ay napakisuyuan laang. marami pong salamat sa website na kagaya nito. mabuhay po kayo!

Maraming salamat sa mayari nang website na ito..Dahil dito ko natagpuan ang mga kamaganak kong matagal kunang hinahanap....Sina Ginang Felicidad Solomon at ang dalawa niyang anak sina Lea at Helen....puwede bang pakibigay ang tel. no. ko 915 - 667 - 5134 sa address na ito 1761 plumed quail lane ,El Paso ,Tx 79936...Maraming maraming salamat .

Hello to all kababayan. Condolence to the family of late Carmela (Camie)S. Poblete who just passed away last week in Canada. Let us pray for her soul.

Congratulations! you have a very nice website. While browsing the web I accidentally opened MIF and because I am an Infantahin, I can't help my curiosity. I read the articles and found them enjoyable and interesting.HELLO TO ALL MY KABABAYANS AND CLASSMATES. I am Rosalinda Sanchez Francia. Hello also to Mr. Eddie Cua, Ms. Nilda Cua and Mr. and Mrs. Samson Cua. Kumusta na kayo jan. Si Linda ito, ang inyong pinsan na pinapag-aral.Ako ngayon ay Continental Coordinator sa Asian Teachers' Teams. Pahingi ako ng e-mail address ninyo para madali na pagcommunicate natin. This coming July papunta ako sa Paris, France. Kumusta rin kay Ate Nilda.

MABUHAY WEBSITE ng INFANTA!
Isa rin po akong Infantahin na laging sumusubaybay sa web. Nais ko lamang pong malaman ang email address ng aking kababata na si Edison Suaverdez na nasa Canada.{Ed, kung sakali at mabasa mo ito pls.call me 1-345-928-7681} Maraming salamat po and more power sa MIF.

I would like to give my regards to my friends in Infanta, Quezon. Most of all to Batch 85.

I hope to hear from my old friend and relatives who are visiting this wonderfull website.... u can email me at roldan_potencia@yahoo.com
Thanks and God bless!!!!

PEACE! Hi to all my kababayans! Special greetings to Carmela (Camie) Poblete. Take care and God bless. From Emba

Pwede po bang mahingi ang email o contact details ni Virgie Borreo. Sana sya yong classmate ko na taga Brgy Ilog. Yong mga classmates ko dyan, email me naman. Heto ang mga email ko: earlmercado@optusnet.com.au, earlmercado@gmail.com, mercado@nortel.com, earl_mercado@yahoo.com, endan.mercado@gmail.com. Yong gustong mag pautang, email me rin. hehe.

I'm glad to know that we Infantahins have a website now to keep in touch with. My attention was drawn into this website when out of curiosity, I searched for my name on the web and found out that somebody is looking for me and my cousin Erlinda Edralin. The guy who was looking for us in this website is Romeo L. Ferrera. Do you have his email address? Or can you pass him my email address?
Maraming Salamat po.

TATA IMBEN

Sorry to hear of his passing away. Please extend my sympathy to Evelyn - my 'kalaro' and former classmate from primary to IHS(would be nice to know her email address if anybody can help). Bless your readers too in Jesus name!

Pareng Venchie,
Pasensiya ka na, hindi ko naman nalilimutan ang ARGIVENJO BROTHERS eh, busy lang talaga. Email ka na lang sa akin....joresplandor@yahoo.com Sori ulit, paki sabi na lang sa barkada, babawi na lang uli ako sa inyo paguwi ko. Doc

Hi there Daniel,

This is your Kuya Benjie. Please give me your email address so we can communicate with each other. Are you in the Middle East? Hope to hear from you.

On behalf of Infanta National High School Family, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the family of the late Mrs. Artemia Asis for donating 6 brand new computers to INHS library. Thank you so much (To all, we're still accepting donations for the rehabilitation of our library).

May I suggest that more detailed information be published or at least give the readers the websites where they will get more info. I think the Infantahins need to know the technical aspect of the project, the impact to the environment and most important, the impact of the dam to the present and future residents. More knowledge about the project will help in planning the course of action and maybe will also help in trying to convince the decision makers to help their constituents.

I was surprised meron pala ganitong site dito.. I really loved it! God bless you more!

Response: Thanks for visiting. Please tell other kababayans about it.

Mila,

I found this email sent to me interesting, humorous and somewhat true.

Read this to forget your problems....
If Noah Were A Filipino....

It is the year 2005 and Noah lives in the PHILIPPINES.
The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the earth.
Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark." In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark."Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year." Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud covered the earth and all the seas of the earth went into tumult. The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping. "Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?" "Lord please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I did my best but there were big problems.

First, I had to get a Mayor's permit for construction and your plans "did not comply with the codes". Had to hire their "engineering firm" and "redraw" the plans. Then I got into a fight with Municipal Fire Safety Inspector over whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system and extinguishers. Then my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a permit from the municipal planning office. I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Monkey-Eating Eagle. I finally convinced the DENR that I needed the wood to save the eagles. However, the DENR won't let me catch any eagles. So, no eagles.

The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the KMU. Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark , but still no eagles. When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard. Just when I got the suit dismissed, the DENR again notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact assessment on your proposed flood. They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the universe. Then the DPWH demanded a map of the proposed new flood plan. I sent them a globe.

Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the DOLE that I am practicing discrimination by
not taking godless, unbelieving people aboard! The BIR has seized all my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a notice from the BIR that I owe some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a recreational water craft." The NBI and ISAFP each wanted a piece of the action alleging that the Ark would be used by the Magdalo soldiers to escape. The PNP on the other hand insists that Misuari might use the Ark to flee to Indonesia. Malacanang sees the opportunity to use the Ark for GMA's Strong Republic Nautical Highway presidential campaign sorties.

Finally the Senate got the courts to issue a TRO against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a religious event and therefore unconstitutional. I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another 10 or 16 years!". Noah wailed. The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky. Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the earth, Lord?"

"No," said the Lord sadly...."The government is already doing that!!!

Good day po! Gusto ko lang pong malaman ang email address ni Mrs. Mila Jaen Duty sa Arizona kasi po kaklase ko siya noong elementary at kapatid siya ng opismeyt ko na si Pareng Bong. Thanks po.

Response: Sorry, we do'nt have a current address. The mail we sent her came back.

This is a forwarded email that I received. I think the message of this email is worth reading.

Subject: love the philippines .. by a korean
*Please pass it to all Filipinos you know. *
The message goes:
As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently studying in the Philippines to take advantage of our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student i want to share with you. (*Never mind the grammar; *
*it's the CONTENT that counts*) Maybe it is timely to think about this in the midst of all the confusion
at present.

*MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES*
Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines . Do you really think the corruption is the
problem of the Philippines ? I do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of love for the Philippines .

Let me first talk about my country, Korea . It might help you understand my point. After the Korean War, South Korea
was one of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos. Koreans really
wanted to be well off like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother also died because of famine.
Korean government was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did their best for the common good with their heart burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not possible to get a loan and attract a foreign investment because the economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to Germany so that they could send money to Korea to build a factory.They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw the President Park . They asked to him, "President, when can we be well off?" That was the only question everyone asked to him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would be well off if everyone works hard for Korea , and the President of Germany got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea . So, President Park was able to build many factories in Korea . He always asked Koreans to love their
country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to help developing country because they wanted their country to be well off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for Korea . They always hoped that their children would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically handicapped people live. They wanted me to
understand their life and help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried for the Philippines ? I have cried for my country several times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many poor people.

I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass and work for Church. They pray everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines. I talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines , I completely lost my faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in the Philippines . Street kids always make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia , but there are too many poor people here. People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines when they were young. They are so sorry that there are so many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pagsanhan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would be fun. However, they were not happy after taking a boat.

They said that they would not take the boat again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action. She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all of us are same and have received a great love from God. I want Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love God so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from person. Love must start in everybody, in a s mall scale and have to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to love.

Let's put away our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world. Please love your neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines . Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

*(FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE)*

Greetings lang po. Hi! to Ruidera family in California and to my friend joel and his wife &and kidz. Hi! friend kumusta na? Sa lahat ng mga nag sign dito sa Guestbook na ito sana po ay patuloy nating tangkilin ang website na ito. At sa lahat ng kamag-anak ni Tia Esther Pujalte na nasa ibang bansa na hindi pa alam na sila ay nasunugan sana po ay tulungan natin sila.

Sa editor ng website na ito at sa kanyang mga kasamahan napakaganda po ng inyong ginawang website sana po ay magpatuloy ang inyong paglago. Alam ko po na napakarami ninyong natulungan dito sa infanta sa panahon ng kalamidad maraming salamat po. Sana ay hindi kayo magsawang tumulong sa inyong mga kababayan. God Bless.

Hi,
I met you when I was in high school, Mt. Carmel Polillo, Quezon before you transferred to Infanta.
I find the bamboo in your logo as truly significant and symbolic. It conveys the idea of sturdiness yet fluid characteristics of a caring person.

Response: Hi Ofelia. Thanks for visiting. I remember you and your family very well. I considered you my "cousins" in Polillo, and you all made me feel at home there. Please say hi to your sisters. Are you still in New York? Please keep in touch.

Congratulations!!!Excellent website.

My name is Mary Lou Francia Facelo and I would like to locate my high school classmate and best friend Lani Quinto. I know she is now married but do not know her married name. She is from Infanta, Quezon. I know she has a brother by the name Marlon Quinto. I saw the name Marlon Quinto in your website and wonder if he is Lani's brother. Can somebody please help me find Lani? I can be reached at (623) 772-0855

Thank You,
Mary Lou
Mary Lou

Dear Dan, Tony and all,
Salamat po Mr Dan for the erratum, napagsama ko po kasi iyong former employee rin ng ACEC na si Mr. Luis de Vera, heheh. To you po Mr. Tony, si Boeing Sta. Ana (Sr. Accountant rito sa ACEC) ay kino-cover ko rin ang trabaho kapag nasa-bakasyon. Nasa HR Dept. po ako noong bumisita kayo ng ACEC two years ago. Iyon po ang time ng transition until hinugot ako ni Mr. Mike Snape to work in the operations (engineering). Kaya sa remote office po ako ng ACEC naka-aasign ngayon (KJO/Aramco). Btw, nagagalak po ako na ang MIF ang nagsisilbing link ng bawat isa sa atin...na ang isa sa mga qualities na katangi-tangi sa mga taga-Infanta bukod sa pagiging matulungin, masayahin at mapagpahalaga ay ang PANANALIG SA ATING PANGINOON. Sa buong paglalayag ko e nasusumpungan ko ang mga paglago sa mga spiritual na bagay katulad ni Bros. Jeoffrey and Rex (minsan na nila akong naisama sa outreaches sa Jeddah). Kaya Im thankful sa mga taong mga nasusumpungan ko, katulad ng makapag-trabaho ako ng Dubai, nandiyan sina Kuya Jun and Ate Katryn Tena Gonzales. Kaya kahit saan kaman sulok ng mundo at makakasumpong ka ng mga Infantahin, hindi ka man kadugo at noon lang kayo nagkita e ramdam mo ang pagpapahalaga na iisa ang ating pinagmulan at kinalakihan. For now, at magsilbi nga po tayong instrumento sa mabuting hangarin ng MIF para sa mission nitong pagtulong sa ating mga kababayan. Pagpalain po. Vench

Dear Editor

I've read Mr.Vench Gucon's message posted on 05Feb.I guess he was referring to Tony Vera Cruz's story,not Tony de Vera.Iyon lang po at salamat.

Daniel Abcede

This is personal greetings po sa Resplandor family lalo na kay Doc Joe na hindi na nagpaparamdam. Now, narito ako sa Al-Khafji (sa pagitan ng KSA at Kuwait) kung saan ang ACEC (my company) ay ina-assign ako for special project documentation. until when? Pansaman'tagal' ata ang assignment ko. Btw, you may send messages kung gusto mo ng magparamdam, dahil baka puede na tayong magkita sa bakasyon ko ng March-April (in time of my daughter's graduation). You can still use my vench.gucon@acec-sa.com or rito sa new assignment ko GuconVM@kjo.com.sa. For now at medyo pasensiya na po Ma'am Mila sa space para sa personal greetings ko. Salamat po.

Pagbati po from Al-Khobar,
Una po ay ang papuri sa Panginoon at sa MIF sa bagong bihis nito na lalong nagbibigkis sa mga Infantahin. Nasubaybayan ko ang mga sinulat ni Mr. Tony de Vera sa success story niya at nakaka-inspire pong talaga ang mga kuwento ng mga Infantahin ... na ang kahirapan ay hindi sagabal sa anumang hangarin natin sa buhay.. basta po marunong lang tayong lumingon sa ating pinanggalingan ay makakarating po tayo sa ating paroroonan. Dahil lumaki rin po ako sa kahirapan at hindi ito naging sagabal sa akin. Ako ay hinubog din ng mga taong kilala sa Infanta katulad ng mag-asawang Tio Miling (Engr. Emilio Magallanes) at Nana Chayong (Mrs. Lelen Magallanes), kina Tia Alice Magallanes. Ito po ay maliit kong tribute sa kanila na ang akin pong pagbabalik pasasalamat sa kanila..sa kanila ko po nalaman ang tunay na kahulugan ng pag-tulong sa kapwa na walang pagtatangi. Na tayong lahat ay nagsisilbing insperasyon ng bawat isa sa atin. Salamat po at pagbati pong muli.

Vench and family.

I was reading a local newspaper when I noticed an article regarding our sampaguita blooming in Colorado.I'm so glad to find out that there's a website for INFANTAHINS. Now I will be able to greet my relatives whom I haven't seen for years especially to Tita Norma Ramirez ,who is my father's first cousin on her father's side the late Ambassador Pedro Ramirez whom we fondly called Lolo Pindo. I also want to say hi to my bayaw Ulysses Penamante and his wonderful wife Lilibeth. Kumusta rin kay kuya Benjie Escolano; I hope you're doing well. Hope to hear from my good friend Alfredo Orquia Jr. I'll appreciate if you have his e-mail address.Thanks for the opportunity and more power to the Foundation.

Response: Let's hope those mentioned above will see this notice. Please tell others about our website. Editor

Your website is amazing, it truly showcases a noble purpose.

Thanks a lot . I have found the people I've been looking for.

God Bless.

Response: You're welcome! Thanks to Freddy Cuento for making your connection possible.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

While in college in Manila '75-'79, I used to have some really good friends from Infanta and had been in their town several times. I wonder if you find some of them for me. Edna (Erlinda) Edralin who used to work at the Health Centre and Romeo Florante.

Response: Sorry we don't have either of them listed on our website. Let's hope someone will recognize them and give us some info for you. Thanks for visiting. Editor

Glad to be back again!

Fredy - Al Khobar, KSA

I always appreciate the wonderful website that our Kababayans have conceptualized and being continuously implemented and being updated. You all desrve our congratulatory remarks. We are very positive that a lot of our Kababayans would find it very beneficial andrelevant. Keep up the good works. More power to all of you there. Please keep our best of intentions and prayers. Regards...Francis, Florilie "Neth", Divine Grace and Cecille Romantico.

P.S. Pls. do furnish me with the exact address of Ms. Ampy Ofreneo. She may reach me at my e-mail address or through my mobile phone +639189285969 or land line phone 046-4150962 (only during week end).

Ms. Mila, keep our family regards to your family.

Response: Thank you. Mila

Glad to know the Ruideras from Infanta as listed in Infanta California Association. I have several siblings in California. However, we are from Baler, my grandpa and grandma (Purisima) were Infantahins.Two of my good friends are from Infanta, Dr.Merana and Dr. Ismael (Maeng) Mercado.

Response: Are you from California? We'll be happy to include you in the list and others who have Infanta connection. Editor

I hope to hear from some of my old friends who are also visiting this website. You can email me at gmerana@syswarephilphil.com.

More power.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Excellent website.!Keep up the good work.MABUHAY!!!.

mabuhay tayong lahat!!!!!

Hello to Dr. Titus Manalo & family and Dr. Mike Moriones, kumusta na mga pare, sorry di na ako nakatawag sa inyo, medyo na busy lang ako, malaki na yong inaanak ninyo (Joseph) puwede ng mamasko. Kumusta na lang uli...... Doc Joe

I signed up some years back and have been regularly visiting the site for news and other developments about Infanta. Thanks again for maintaining a very efficient medium of keeping in touch with our hometown and kababayans.

You're welcome. Please visit again. Editor

Just want to greets my auntie Zeny and family. la mirada california.

regards,
Jojo

Hello Mr. Scagg Cuento and
to Cuento brothers of Las Vegas Nevada, Kumusta na!!!!!!!! 713 377 0053

Good day to all. Maraming salamat po sa tulong nang infanta.org at lahat nang staff naibigay sa akin ang taong hinahanap ko sa Canada.

MARAMING SALAMAT DIN KAY NANETH CASTRO SA ADDRESS NI ROLANDO GURANGO. God bless you all mabuhay ang Infanta...Advance happy Thanksgiving Day sa lahat....Noel coralde

Kumusta sa mga kababayan at kamaganak: Nana Nida, Emma Portillo. Salamat din sa Metro Infanta Foundation. Edison and Concepcion Aumentado Suaverdez

Hello!
Gusto ko lang po na ibigay kay Noel Coralde 'yong telepono at address nong pinsan ko na hinahanap niya..9052754668
eto po naman yong address nila..49-4101 WESTMINSTER PLACE MISSISSAUGA,ONT.
L4W 4X4

Hi Tita Wena, Ninang po pala! Punta po ako kila Tita Sandra Oct 13. Hi Polly!

ang alam ko maganda ako, period..............

Hello there Gene (Pallugna). Can you please e-mail me your phone number? Need to connect with you. It was so nice to see you in LA. Let's keep in touch. Benjie

Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice site huh!!!!!!!! Kumusta po sa lahat ng mga kababayan namin diyan......hope to see you all soon.........

Thanks for adding the list of our kababayans from Canada. Indeed, the organization is doing a remarkable job for a better Infanta. Keep up the good work.

Musta pala to T' Beth Unana
and her family.

All the best.

Andy Palanca (of Pob. 39)
Vancouver, Canada

Hi to all there from Polillo, Quezon. Someone introduce this organization to me and I found it so interesting.

If there's someone who's from Polillo, I am so pleased to meet you. You can e-mail me at cadelizo@yahoo.com.

Chat

Dear Dr. Ravago,

What a noble deed! You are just one of a kind. People like you make us so proud. May you continue to prosper and be blessed abundantly.

Is it okay if you send your reply through my e-mail: bescolano@comcast.net? It would be much appreciated. Thanks and more power to you.

Benjie

My cousin, Linda Cayco-Ramirez gave me this website to read a tribute to Dr. Amando Gurango who was my Uncle on my father's side (the late Amb. Pedro G. Ramirez). Suddenly, I have discovered long lost relatives through your website. I was fortunate to have visited Infanta, Quezon, in 1963 when our father brought us to the homeland while we were living in Tokyo, Japan, where my father was assigned as Deputy Chief of Mission at the PHilippine Embassy. I have many fond memories of my Uncle Amando Gurango.

This website really brings one closer to the "fatherland".

Norma Ramirez

RESPONSE: Yes, I know Linda and her late husband, Tomas (Tommy to many). They were very big supporters of Metro Infanta Foundation.

Thanks for the visit. We hope you will tell other kababayans about it so they will feel connected, even through the website. Thanks again, and please visit us again.

A note for Dr. Erano Ravago from Benjie Escolano. Hi, there Doc, this is the brother of Jose Escolano. I hope by now you've learned that he already passed in December of last year after a lingering heart ailment. I need to connect with you regarding an important matter. Can you please respond to this e-mail or call me 707-704-1166. I'm in Northern California.

Hope to hear from you,
Benjie

Thanks Metro Infanta Foundation for this wonderful site.

Hi Benjie,

I just got back from a month-long mission in the Philippines. Send me an email again, and let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

A note to Mila Garcia Glodava. Do you remember a CAROLE GAMBE from St Paul Herran, class 67?

Reply: I seem to remember the name, but you will need to give me more information. I'm sure I'll recall with some prompting.

I just want to say hello to all kababayan and friends

Where are they now? Other Countries:

Please include also our kababayan from Canada.

Thanks. God Bless.

A. Palanca
Vancouver, Canada

Reply: I missed the entire section when I changed to this new layout. I hope I did not erase all of the entries from the old site. Thanks for noticing. Editor

Nice website....Marami pong salamat sa lahat nang staff nang infanta.org nakapaglinkod sa ating nga kababayan infantahin.Puwede po bang malaman ang address at telephone ni Rolando(lando)gurango sa Canada. Noel Coralde Lakewood, New Jersey

Response: Let's hope Rolando will respond to this request.

hi! im calling all our kababayans esp. the gradutes of INHS (IPHS) to please donate books or computers to our library.

Found this in the web...

http://occf.org/occf/index.php

I thought earlier that you might have a similar set up and perhaps with the cooperation of others, more Infantahins will benefit from MIF. There is also a possibility that MIF might link up with a bigger and well established foundation in your homebase as in occf. Pardon for my unsolicited idea.

Thanks for the reply. I was just curious about the endowment funds and would probably support one if MIF has it. I think more people will donate and are more generous to endowment funds. It is a more stable and lasting fund for the organization.

Response: According to my inquiries, an endowment fund requires anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000 to start one. If you want to start one, I'll be happy to work with you on that. I would like to know who you are. That's why we have resorted in doing scholarships that donors can sponsor. But even these, our kababayans who respond are very few and far between. Without the foundations and corporations that assist us, we won't have the number of scholarships that we have right now.

Are there Scholasrhip endowment funds being managed by the MIF? If there is none, is it possible to start one? Who would be the best resource person to contact about the endowment funds?

Response: We have no endowment funds, but we have a number of scholarships sponsored by various people or agencies. If you are interested in starting one, please send give your name, address and phone number to editor@infanta.org. We'll be happy to discuss starting one with you.