Sunday, September 16, 2007

Pisay '77 and the PSHS Hymn

Today (9/16/07) I started uploading videos in my multiply.com account. One of the video clips I uploaded is the one that I took during the Philippine Science High School Alumni Homecoming last September 1, 2007. The video clip is about my highschool batchmates (PSHS Class of 1977) singing the PSHS Hymn.

Below is the link to the video clip:

http://booleanlogic.multiply.com/video/item/3/pshshymn2007.AVI

PSHS Hymn

(English Version)


Philippine Science High

Thou stands above with thy thoughts that lift

and fit all thy sons with wings

to lend us flight in the sowing of our gifts.

Oh, Philippine Science High

Thy wisdom arms our youth

As we reach for our dreams,

As we strive for our goals,

As we search for the untarnished truth.


Philippine Science High

The PSHS in us will grow

and go as we wander o'er

the crests and troughs

of the sea of life that flows.


Oh, Philippine Science High

Thy light our beacon be

In our path through the world

In our fight for the right

In pursuit of a glorious thee.

Cheers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/16/07

On Forgiveness: Time Heals All Wounds

Do you remember the time when you felt it was the end of the world? When you were hurt emotionally because you thought you were betrayed? Or someone close to you did something that for you was unforgivable? Or you committed a serious mistake and you couldn't forgive yourself?

There is an adage that says "Time heals all wounds."

I find this old saying true in most cases. There were many times in the past when I was involved in interpersonal conflicts. But after some time and I look back at those situations, the wounds that I thought could not be healed are now gone.

I think that the key to healing is forgiveness. Sooner or later, we have to forgive -- not only the people that hurt us but also ourselves.

Today's Gospel (Luke 15:1-32) is about healing and forgiveness. The classic story of the 'prodigal son' applies to all of us.

In today's issue of Sambuhay (September 16, 2007) Sister Ma. Gemma Victorino, PDDM, says:

"We are always welcome to repent and return to Him, no matter how many blunders in life we have committed... If after experiencing God's forgiveness, we, too, learn to forgive and be ready to offer a welcoming hand and heart to a sister or brother who seeks to rectify things and live in the joy and peace of a truly reconciled life."

Make this day a meaningful one. Let us learn to ask for forgiveness and to forgive.

(Cartoon Source: http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/t/time_heals_all_wounds.asp )

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/16/07

e-Learning and Pisay

[Photo Caption: This photo was taken during a meeting held at PSHS on September 13, 2007. Members of PSHS Class of 1977 together with other colleagues discussed a proposed e-Learning project for PSHS. The photo includes Dr. Rafael Saldaña (2nd from left), Dr. Jessamyn Yazon (4th from left), and Mr. Ramon Duremdes (5th from left), all members of PSHS Batch '77.]
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"Electronic learning or E-learning is a general term used to refer to computer-enhanced learning. It is used interchangeably in so many contexts that it is critical to be clear what one means when one speaks of 'eLearning'. In many respects, it is commonly associated with the field of advanced learning technology (ALT), which deals with both the technologies and associated methodologies in learning using networked and/or multimedia technologies." (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Learning )

When I was still the director of the Philippine Science High School-Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon City I proposed a 10-point program for the school's development. The 10-pt. program is called "B.E. C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E." and it includes e-Learning.

Recently, my highschool batchmate (PSHS Class of 1977), Mr. Ramon "Mon" Duremdes, Jr. (president of MobileArts, Inc.) proposed an e-Learning project to be adopted by our batch as part of our on-going 30th anniversary projects for PSHS. Last Thursday, 13 September 2007, Mon and I met with Dr. Jessamyn Yazon (also a member of PSHS '77), the OIC Director of PSHS Diliman, and some colleagues to discuss Mon's proposed e-learning project for PSHS (or Pisay).

As the premier science high school (and public high school) in the Philippines, PSHS is tapping various educational tools to ensure that its mission/vision is attained. Aside from our batch, other PSHS batches, particularly Batch '82, are also contributing to the advancement of e-learning in PSHS.

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/16/07

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Dr. Alex Brillantes and the Hazing Incident at U.P.

(Photo Caption: Dr. Alex Brillantes is shown during a public forum.

Last September 13, 2007 I met my friend and colleague, Dr. Alex Brillantes, Dean of the National Center for Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) of the University of the Philippines-Diliman (U.P.), and his wife, Lulu, at a birthday party of a common friend.

During our brief meeting, I asked Alex about his situation amidst the controversy generated by the death of Cris Anthony Mendez, a 20-year old graduating U.P. student at NCPAG who died recently from hazing, associated with the initiation activity of the Sigma Rho Fraternity of U.P.

Alex told me that he felt very sad about the incident. Lulu also told me that one of the lowest points in Alex's life is to see Cris inside a coffin, surrounded by Cris's grieving family. Cris came from a family of very modest means and he was an honor student since grade school.

I hate to be in Alex's situation now. As a former school administrator (I was a former campus director of Philippine Science High School - Diliman) I know how it feels to be involved in a very stressful situation filled with conflicts.

To Alex, I pray that you be given enough strength to overcome this tragedy.

To the family of Cris Anthony Mendez -- I would like to express my deepest condolences. I also hope and pray that justice would prevail.

Hazing (in all forms) should be banned!

Raffy
9/16/07

Friday, September 14, 2007

Perforins, Biomedical Computing, and Cancer Research

(Figure Caption: Cell apoptosis involving perforins. Source: student.ccbcmd.edu/.../images/adccapoptype2.gif)


I am engaged in biomedical research, particularly in biomedical computing and imaging. My doctoral thesis (in the area of mathematical and computational biophysics) at Monash University (Melbourne, Australia) deals with cell motility, which has implications to the immune system and cancer research.

At the Mathematics Department of Ateneo de Manila University I advise students (undergraduate, masteral, and doctoral levels) doing research in applied mathematics, computational science, and computer science. Some of my students and I have done studies on modeling tumor growth using cellular automata. At present, I have a doctoral student (doing Ph.D. in Mathematics) investigating mutations and other aspects of cancer growth.

I am also collaborating with medical doctors at Medical City, an affiliated hospital of Ateneo de
Manila University. Our research involves medical imaging including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and digital mammograms. I have another doctoral student (doing Ph.D. in Computer Science) who is investigating certain aspects of mammography and grid computing.

Also, I am a co-principal investigator in the ONCO-MEDIA project ( See: http://www.onco-media.com/ ), an international project which is in the area of content-based medical image retrieval with biomedical applications using grid computing.

Recently, I encountered a feature article (Monash University eNews) on perforins done by Monash University researchers. These researchers have found that human immune proteins crucial for fighting cancer, viruses and bacterial infections belong to an ancient and lethal toxin family.

Below is an excerpt from the feature article:

(Source:http://www.monash.edu.au/news/newsline/story/1210)

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Toxic shock: immune system's anthrax link

Human immune proteins crucial for fighting cancer,
viruses and bacterial infections belong to an ancient
and lethal toxin family previously only found in
bacteria, Australian researchers have found.
These proteins, called perforins, are related to
bacterial toxins that cause diseases such as anthrax,
gas gangrene and scarlet fever. The discovery was made
by a team led by Professor James Whisstock and Dr
Michelle Dunstone from Monash University's School of
Biomedical Sciences.


Professor Whisstock, winner of the 2006 Science
Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year, said
the team was stunned when it became clear that the
bacterial toxins and perforins had a common ancestor.

"Over millions of years of evolution bacteria
developed these proteins as weapons of attack," he
said.

"But animals have evolved these proteins for defence
against that attack. It's a molecular arms race and
there's still no clear winner."

Professor Whisstock said perforins were so-called
because they kill bacteria, virally-infected cells and
cancerous cells by punching tiny holes that perforate
them.

"People who lack one of these perforins can develop a
serious blood disease called hemophagocytic
lymphohistiocytosis and may be predisposed to develop
cancer," he said.

"Perforins are also dangerous molecules. They can
create absolute havoc in the immune system if they're
not controlled properly. By understanding how they
work we can find ways to control them in infectious
diseases and areas such as transplantation rejection."
Using X-ray crystallography, the team worked out the
structure of a perforin called Plu-MACPF, which, due
to its similarity to the bacterial toxins, told them
how the whole perforin family worked. Their findings
are published today in the international journal
Science.

Dr Dunstone said the findings were the culmination of
nine years of research.

"Now we finally know what perforins look like and how
they work, we can use this knowledge to develop new
ways to fight disease," she said.

Professor Whisstock said certain perforins were not
only important for defending humans against attack by
bacteria and viruses, but also important for
propagating the human species because of their role in
embryo implantation.

"It is ironic that we fear diseases such as anthrax,
yet from the same family of toxins comes a protein
that is central to human reproduction," he said.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Invitation: 3rd East Asia SIAM Conference


Note: I am a member of the East Asia Committee of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (East Asia SIAM). Below is an invitation to the 3rd East Asia SIAM Conference to be held on November 2-5, 2007 in Xiamen, China.

The 3rd East Asia SIAM Conference
November 2-5, 2007Xiamen, China



SIAM Keynote Speakers:

Gene Golub
Stanford University

Andy Wathen
Oxford University

Invited Speakers:

Zhiming Chen
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Xiao-qing Jin
University of Macau

Do Young Kwak
KAIST, Korea

Yoshimasa Nakamura
Kyoto University, Japan

Shinichi Oishi
Waseda University, Japan

Dongwoo Sheen
Seoul National University, Korea

Zuowei Shen
National University of Singapore, Singapore

Wei-wei Sun
City University of Hong Kong

Masahisa Tabata
Kyushu University, Japan

Chuanju Xu
Xiamen University, China

Pingwen Zhang
Peking University, China

Scientific Committee:

Zhong-Ci Shi (Chair)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China

Pham Ky Anh
Vietnam National University

Raymond Chan
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

I-Liang Chern
National Taiwan University

Victor D. Didenko
Universitii Brunei Darussalam

Roger Hosking
Universitii Brunei Darussalam

Nguyen Van Huu
Hanoi University of Science

Xiao-qing Jin
University of Macau

Hyung-Chun Lee
Ajou University

Ping Lin
National University of Singapore

Tom Mitsui
Nagoya University

Michael Ng
Hong Kong Baptist University

Hisashi Okamoto
Kyoto University

Mohd Omar
University of Malaysia

Abdul Rahni
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Rafael P. Saldana
Ateneo de Manila University

Dongwoo Sheen
Seoul National University

Zuowei Shen
National University of Singapore

Haiwei Sun
University of Macau

Tao Tang
Hong Kong Baptist University

Organizers:

Zhong-Ci Shi
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zhiming Chen
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Linzhang Lu
Xiamen University

Tao Tang
Hong Kong Baptist University

Chuanju Xu
Xiamen University

Junning Zhao
Xiamen University

Registration, Accommodation and Visa:

All participants in the conference must register before 15 September 2007. The registration fee is 800 Yuan (US$100). All full-time students may register for 160 Yuan (US$20). The registration fee includes conference materials, lunches, tea breaks, a conference banquet and a sightseeing tour. To register, please complete and mail/fax us the attached registration form (doc) (pdf).

The accommodation is at International Conference Center of Xiamen University. Accommodation cost for Standard Room (A) : 360 Yuan (US$47) per day; Standard Room (B) : 320 Yuan (US$42) per day; Standard Room (C) : 260 Yuan (US$34) per day.

To register the conference and book the accommodation, please complete the form (doc) (pdf) and mail/fax it to Ms. LIN Lu (Email:llin@xmu.edu.cn and Fax number: 0086-592-2580608).

To obtain an invitation letter for the visa application to China, please contact Prof. Lu Linzhang (Email: lzlu@xmu.edu.cn).


For more information, visit the Conference website: http://www.math.hkbu.edu.hk/easiam_Xiamen/

Y4IT 2007: Philippine Youth for Information Technology Congress


September 12, 13, & 14, 2007
SM City North EDSA, Quezon City
(Theaters 9, 10, 11, & 12)
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On September 12 - 14, 2007, the biggest information technology event in the country, the Philippine Youth for Information Techology (Y4IT 2007) will be held at SM City North Edsa, Quezon City.
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The main organizer of the event is the University of the Philippines Information Technology Center (UPITTC) headed by my colleague, Dr. Jaime "Jimmy" Caro. Jimmy is also the Assistant Vice-President for Development of the University of the Philippines and the president of the Computing Society of the Philippines or CSP (Note: I am the immediate past president of CSP).
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I will be giving the opening remarks on the third day of the event, Friday, September 14, 2007.
The I.T. event will feature lectures on the following topics:
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Machine Intelligence
  • Digital Libraries
  • Challenges in Automation
  • Information Security
  • Digital Video Production
  • Human Interfaces and Interaction
  • e-Government
  • e-Market Place
  • Network Business
  • ASP and e-Business
  • Job Structures in ITEnterprise
  • Resource Planning
  • Computational Biology
  • Mobile Learning
  • Success Stories in Animation
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Best Practices in the e-Services Industry
  • Latest Trends in Hardware Technology
  • Emerging Technologies
  • 3D Animation
  • Biomedical Robotics
  • On-Line Gaming / MMORPG
Below is the schedule on the 3rd day:
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Third Day: September 14, 2007
SM City North Edsa, Quezon City
Theatre 12

08:00 to 09:00 Registration


09:00 to 09:15 Opening Ceremonies/National Anthem


09:15 to 09:30 Opening Remarks

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Assoc. Prof., Ateneo de Manila University
Former President, Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP)


09:30 to 10:00 Keynote Speaker

Hon. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan
Senator, Senate of the Phlippines

10:00 to 10:45 Ethics in Computer Science

Prof. Rommel Feria
Computer Science Department
University of the Philippines, Diliman


10:45 to 11:00 Break/Intermission

11:00 to 11:45 Success Stories in Animation

Mr. Ranulf Goss
Slycesoft Games Development


11:45 to 12:30
Mr. Jose Timoteo S. Vergel De Dios
Microsoft Philippines

12:30 to 01:30 Lunch Break

01:30 to 02:00 Intermission/Raffle

02:00 to 02:45 Broadband Technology

Invited, plenary speaker
Globe Telecom, Inc.

02:45 to 03:30 Best Practices in e-Services Industry

Mr. Albert Mitchell L. Locsin
Executive Director
Business Processing
Association Philippines (BPA/P)

03:30 to 03:45 Break/Intermission

03:45 to 04:30 Digital Video Production

Invited, plenary speaker from
UP Film Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman

04:30 to 05:00 Distribution of Certificates
Visit the Y4IT website ( http://y4it.up.edu.ph/ ) for other schedules.
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9/11/07

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Philippine ICPC 2007

Organized by the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP), the First Philippine National Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition (Philippine ICPC 2007) is a preliminary event associated with the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.

Date: 20 October 2007 (Saturday)
Venue: De La Salle University-Canlubang Campus, Laguna

Registration:

The Philippine ICPC 2007 is a team competition. Each team consists of three (3) student contestants and a coach. The student contestant should be a full-time student (enrolled in the school year 2007-2008) of a four or five-year undergraduate course in a CHED-recognized tertiary institution in the Philippines.The team coach should be a faculty member or official of the institution.

Each institution can send more than one team (subject to the approval of the CSP Executive Committee).

Registration fee per person (contestant, coach, or observer) is PhP 1,000 (inclusive of lunch, snacks, contest t-shirt, and certificate of participation).

All teams should be pre-registered on or before October 10, 2007.

To pre-register, send e-mail to Dr. Rafael Saldaña at raffysaldana@gmail.com with the subject heading, Philippine ICPC 2007 Pre-Registration.

To be considered officially registered, the CSP should receive the registration payments on or before October 10, 2007. Contact Dr. Rafael Saldaña (E-mail: raffysaldana@gmail.com, Tel./Fax.: (02) 7090907, Mobile Phone: 0928-5043121) for payment details.

Mechanics:

Programming Language: C, C++, or JAVA
Computer Hardware: Pentium-4 PC
Contest Software: PC^2
Number of Problems: 5
Duration of Contest: 3 hours
Note: The decision of the Board of Judge shall be considered final.

Program:

10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m - Registration
11 a.m. - 12:00 nn - Opening Session/Contest Orientation
12:00 nn - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Contest Proper
4:30 p.m. - Judges' Deliberation5:00 p.m. - Awarding/Clossing Session

Prizes:

The top three teams (first, second, third) will receive trophies and members of the winning teams (including coaches) will receive medals. The team that will garner the first place will receive financial assistance from the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP) to participate in the 2007 ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest Asia-Singapore Site (scheduled in December 2007) in Singapore.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Director, Philippine ICPC 2007
E-mail: raffysaldana@gmail.com
URL: http://www.csp.org.ph/
Tel./Fax.: (02) 7090907
Mobile Phone: 0928-5043121

Friday, September 7, 2007

Monash University eNews

Monash University is an international university located in Melbourne, Australia. As an alumnus of Monash University (I took up my MSc./Ph.D. studies there) Ireceive regularly the Monash University eNews. Below is a recent news article from the Monahs University e-news that I would like to share with you...
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Celebrating Monash's world-class alumni
September 2007
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On 30 August, Monash celebrated the achievements of seven outstanding graduates at the University’s Distinguished Alumni Awards 2007. The honours, including new categories of awards for young alumni and for service to the Monash alumni network, were presented at a gala awards ceremony at Carousel, Albert Park.

Chancellor Jerry Ellis presented the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Awards to clinician and health academic Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman (MBBS 1968, HonMD 1997) and eminent graphic designer Mr Richard Henderson (DipArtDes 1974).

In accepting his award, Tan Sri Abu Bakar reflected on those who taught him at Monash. “I had fantastic role models in the faculty, at the Alfred Hospital and at Prince Henry’s Hospital. These were people who were really great practitioners, but, more importantly, they were people who had very good values. They practiced good medicine, treated the patients very well and were ever-willing to teach,” he said.

As the first Faculty of Art and Design graduate to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award, Mr Henderson spoke about the importance of creativity and how his studies helped shape his future. “The highlight of my time at Monash Uni was actual finding my sense of purpose – to be a creative person. The University nurtured that idea, helped me to express that idea and I met my mentor there. It was the foundation for everything that I have done since,” he said.

(Source: http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/enews/07-report.html )

I consider myself to be very lucky to have studied at Monash University under an Australian government (AIDADB) scholarship. In my future blog entires, I would like to feature some of my experiences as a student of this prestigious university.
Cheers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/8/07

Monday, September 3, 2007

Pisay Homecoming 2007, Part 5









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After the turn-over ceremony (See http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2007/09/pisay-homecoming-2007-notes-and-photos.html), our batch (PSHS Class of 1977) had a 'salo-salo' (snacks) with our former teachers at PSHS and current school officials.
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We would like to thank our former teachers/school officials: Ms. Lilian Alfonso (Biology), Mrs. Helen Ladera (English), Mrs. Francisca Yazon (Registrar). We also would like to thank the current PSHS officials who were with us during the turn-over cereomony: Dr. Filma Brawner (PSHS System Executive Director), Atty. Helen Perez, and Dr. Juanita Cruz.
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Maraming salamat po (Thank you very much!)
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9/4/07

Pisay Alumni Homecoming 2007, Part 4


TWO PSHS CAMPUS DIRECTORS: The PSHS Class of 1977 has produced two PSHS Campus Directors: Dr. Jessamyn 'Jess' Yazon [current OIC Director of PSHS Main (Diliman) Campus] and Dr. Rafael 'Raffy' Saldaña [PSHS Main (Diliman) Campus Director from 2002 to 2004].
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Notes: In the photo, Jessamyn and I show the gifts we received from our batchmates after the turn-over of our batch's donations to PSHS last September 1, 2007. To my PSHS '77 batchmates: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Cheers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/3/07

Pisay Homecoming 2007, Part 3

PSHS '77 Batch Reunion Photos
September 1, 2007
Philippine Science High School
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Please click on the links to see the following photos:

1. Deed of Donation Signing

2. PSHS '77 T-shirt, 2007 Edition

3. 'The Early Birds'

Cheers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/3/07

Sunday, September 2, 2007

In Memoriam: Zacarias Acacio, PSHS '77







(Photo Caption: Zachy's yearbook picture taken in 1977. Source: Lagablab '77)









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Like Rodelo "Delo" Manaog (See http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html , another batchmate of mine named Zacarias "Zachy" Acacio passed away at a young age. Zachy was involved in a fatal car accident many years ago. I was a graduate student in Monash University, Australia when that car accident happened so I was not aware of the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Zachy's birthday falls on the 2nd of September.

Thirty years after graduating from high school, our batch (PSHS Class of 1977) would like to commemorate the early departure of Zachy and Delo from this world.

To Zachy and Delo, we -- your batchmates -- miss you!

In prayers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/3/07

Pisay Homecoming 2007, Part 2


















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During the Philippine Science High School Alumni Homecoming held last 1 September 2007, our batch (PSHS Class of 1977) donated the following:
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1. TV set (29") with rack
2. DVD player
3. LCD projector
4. Overhead Projector (OHP)
5. laptop computer
6. two printers
7. books and journals authored/edited by members of PSHS '77 including those written/edited by Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer (University of the Philippines-Diliman), Dr. Rodel Lasco (University of the Philippines-Los Banos), Dr. Ma. Emma Concepcion Liwag (Ateneo de Manila University) and Dr. Rafael Saldana (Ateneo de Manila University).
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These donations are part of Phase 1 of PSHS '77 thirtieth anniversary batch donations. The other components of the batch projects include refurbishing of the PSHS Science Audio-Visual Room and acquisition of computers for the PSHS Dormitory Internet Cafe.
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The PSHS Class of 1977 has a continuing commitment to support PSHS. Our batch has contributed to PSHS not only financially but also through human resources: as campus directors, as faculty, as members of the Board of Trustees, as officers of the Alumni Association and the Foundation, and as parents of scholars.
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More information about PSHS '77 may be found at:
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Cheers,
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9/3/07

Pisay Homecoming 2007: Notes and Photos, Part 1



[Photo Caption: Members of PSHS '77 together with their former teachers and current PSHS
administrators during the turn-over ceremony of the 30th Anniversary batch donations (phase 1)]


Yesterday (9/1/07) was the 2007 Philippine Science High School Alumni Homecoming organized by the Jubilarian batches: '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, 2002, and 2007. The silver (25th) jubilarian batch is the PSHS Class of 1982.

For our 30th anniversary homecoming, our batch (PSHS Class of 1977) had the following activities:

1. Visit to the memorial marker of our former classmate Rodelo Manaog at the 'Bantayog ng Mga Bayani' (See http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2007/08/rodelo-manaog-my-batchmate-is-hero.html ).

2. Turn-over of audio visual equipment (laptop computer, TV set, LCD projector, OHP, and DVD player), printers, and books (authored/edited by members of Batch '77) to PSHS and signing of the deed of donation.

3. Participation in the PSHS Alumni General Assembly and Homecoming Night at the PSHS multi-purpose gym [complete with a batch t-shirt with an eye catching design: PSHS 77 : Rated XXX (30 Years of Bonding) ].

More notes and photos in my next blog entries...

Cheers,

Raffy
The Pisay '77 Blogger
9/2/07