Friday, July 8, 2011

3 UBCN batches hold reunions

The White Hygieans '86 with Lawyer Victoriano Tirol, Jr.
president (front center) and faculty members of UBCN.


Some members of the White Youvellians in a courtesy call
with the UB President Victoriano B. Tirol, Jr.

Three separate batches of alumni from the University of Bohol College of Nursing (UBCN) recently held separate reunions and homecomings at their Alma Mater last week.

Batch 1980

The members of Class l980 led by its past president Loay Mayor Rosemarie L. Imboy and newly elected president Toto Jabonillo successfully held a class reunion from July 6 to 8, 2011 which kicked-off with a thanksgiving mass held at the UB Nursing Skills Laboratory. After a courtesy call with the school administrators, the class members held an election of new set of officers which was followed by a pool side Luau party at JJ’s Seafood Village. Last July 7, the group hosted a gala night and induction of officers at Bohol Tropics Resort. In the following day, the group proceeded to Carmen town for a medical clinic before going to the world famous chocolate hills and Loboc river cruise.

Batch 1986

With the by-word, Nurse nga Bol-anon da best! , the proud members of the White Hygieans Class ’86 held a 3-day activity last July 7 to 9, 2011 to rekindle the camaraderie as former nursing students of the university. Started with a Eucharistic celebration at the Information Research Center (IRC) auditorium, the batch members held an introductory program with UB President Victoriano B. Tirol Jr. and Dean Isabelita G. Margate as guests. During the ceremony, the official roster of the class was read by Ms. Jesuah Retutas-Villamor, class president, followed by the awarding of White Hygieans Class ’86 project to the school.

On the second day, the class conducted a community service at Tinibgan, Maribojoc by distributing goods to selected families. In the evening of the same day, a gala night took place at the Metrocentre Hotel. Meanwhile on the third and last day of the homecoming, the batch members with their families celebrated a family day at Dumaluan Beach Resort, Panglao, Bohol.

The White Hygieans Class ’86 include, Dioscora Alaan, Mellieluck Amora-Cruz, Geofrey G. Apalisok, Gloria Arabejo, Leonora Auxilio, Evarista Bag-ao, Felicidad Baguio-Maglente, Judith Baura–Villamor, Mylene Betonio-Abogadie, Ma. Cristina V. Bolanio, Ma. Minerva Bolo-Parman, Dahlia Butron-Abayabay, Rosario H. Buslon, Marites Caberte, Deogracia Cainday, Juanito Camacho, Exuperia Cañizares, Olivia Clarin-Barrera, Ma. Esteria Cenabre-Gerobiese, Thelma Cubero, Carmelita Digal-Zaballa, Myrn Dolojol-Goopio, Shirley Dolotina, Christopher Ente, Jina Escol, Ma. Rosario Estrera-Chavez, Josefina Galendez-Bajao, Bartolomea Galorio, Reile Jabonite, Carmel Jala-Buenaventura, Annabelle Labrado-Cabonce, Bernadette Lapay-Ramos, Editha Leornas-Roslinda, Josefina Lepardo-Ociones, Teresita Malinao, Norma Manug-Suan, Josefa Miculob, Mary Ann Mejia-Mulqueen, Minera Mumar, Fe Ochavillo, Mila Olandria, Fernando Omus, Ma. Beverly Orion, Jasmin Pimentel, Jesuah Retutas-Villamor, Porferia Sabandal, Maridel Sanchez, Angelina Simacio, Josefina Sy, Corazon Talip, Ma. Estella Tocmo, Helen de la Torre, Arlene Ucat-Cartagenas, Marlyn Unajan-Watco, Virgilia Yu-Dumagan and Lina Raquel Zabala.

Batch 1991

For 20 years after leaving the portals of their Alma Mater, the members of class 1991 of the University of Bohol College of Nursing gathered once again to reminisce the memories shared while they were in college.

Tagged as White Youvellians, the batch members formally commenced their 20th year reunion last July 8, 2011 with a holy mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Kiking Magdoza. After a lunch at Metrocentre Hotel, a brief campus tour ensued early afternoon while a gala night took place at the Metro Centre Hotel.

On the second day, the batch members and their families were treated to a family day at Dumaluan Beach Resort which was followed by a provincial tour in the last day. (L.A.Boncales/Michalle Guillena)

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

UBCN class ’86 hold reunion

For 25 long years of practicing their professions here and abroad, the members of Class 1986 of the University of Bohol College of Nursing (UBCN) took a break and returned back to their Alma Mater for an exciting homecoming last July 7-9, 2011.

With the by-word, Nurse nga Bol-ano da best! , the proud members of the White Hygieans Class ’86 held a 3-day activity to rekindle their camaraderie as former nursing students of the university. Started with a Eucharistic celebration at the Information Research Center (IRC) auditorium, the batch members held an introductory program with UB President Victoriano B. Tirol Jr. and Dean Isabelita G. Margate as guests. During the ceremony, the official roster of the class was read by Ms. Jesuah Retutas-Villamor, class president, followed by the awarding of White Hygieans Class ’86 project to the school.

On the second day, the class conducted a community service at Tinibgan, Maribojoc through distribution of goods to selected families. In the evening the former classmates were treated with sumptuous dinner and surprises during the gala night at the Metrocentre Hotel. As a recap, a family day was celebrated by the UBCN alumni with their families at Dumaluan Beach Resort last July 9, 2011.

The White Hygieans Class ’86 include: Dioscora Alaan, Mellieluck Amora-Cruz, Geofrey G. Apalisok, Gloria Arabejo, Leonora Auxilio, Evarista Bag-ao, Felicidad Baguio-Maglente. Judith Baura –Villamor, Mylene Betonio-Abogadie, Ma. Cristina V. Bolanio, Ma. Minerva Bolo-Parman, Dahlia Butron-Abayabay, Rosario H. Buslon, Marites Caberte, Deogracia Cainday, Juanito Camacho, Exuperia Cañizares, Olivia Clarin-Barrera, Ma. Esteria Cenabre-Gerbiese, Thelma Cubero, Carmelita Digal-Zaballa, Myrn Dolojol-Goopio, Shirley Dolotina, Christopher Ente, Jina Escol, Ma. Rosario Estrera-Chavez, Josefina Galendez-Bajao, Bartolomea Galorio, Reile Jabonite, Carmel Jala-Buenaventura, Annabelle Labrado-Cabonce, Bernadette Lapay-Ramos, Editha Leornas-Roslinda, Josefina Lepardo-Ociones, Teresita Malinao, Norma Manug-Suan, Josefa Miculob, Mary Ann Mejia-Mulqueen, Minera Mumar, Fe Ochavillo, Mila Olandria, Fernando Omus, Ma. Beverly Orion, Jasmin Pimentel, Jesuah Retutas-Villamor, Porferia Sabandal, Maridel Sanchez, Angelina Simacio, Josefina Sy, Corazon Talip, Ma. Estella Tocmo, Helen de la Torre, Arlene Ucat-Cartagenas, Marlyn Unajan-Watco, Virgilia Yu-Dumagan and Lina Raquel Zabala. (L.A.Boncales)

Kyungin Women’s College and University of Bohol; English Language Training Program

MABUHAY! (Left Photo) Lawyer Victoriano B. Tirol Jr, UB president and (Right Photo) Dr. Lumin T. Pamaran, vice president for academics, warmly welcome another batch of Korean students and professors to the University of Bohol during the opening of the English Language Training Program of Kyungin Women’s College of Korea and UB at the Institutional Research Center (IRC) Auditorium. (Lower Left Photo) Korean students and professors with the members of the training staff of the university which include UB English professors and peer tutors.(Lower Right Photo) Korean Professor Heu Hyun Mi (Rosa) , Atty. Nuevas T. Montes, vice president for administration, Dr. Lumin T. Pamaran, Trustee Fe G. Icamen, Trustee Amparo B. Castañeda, Atty. Marlumina B. Teh , Arts & Sciences dean, and Dr. Janice Aurora B. Tirol (at the rostrum), SPS dean.