Palanggang unang apo ni Ebing Abueva-Olarte

Before her first apo was born, Evelyn Ebing Abueva-Olarte was having mixed feelings about being a first-time lola. This is clearly shown in the first photo below. After a few days, Ebing is now a doting lola to Eliana Solon Olarte.

Hmmm, unsaon man ni paggunit sa akong apo oi. Handle with care man gyud ni.

Ing-ani ba? Kaya man diay. Proud to be a lola!

Photos courtesy of Eliana's parents.

Get-together at Sarangani Highlands for Shirley Villamor-Gervacio

Batch '73 at the entrance of Sarangani Highlands

The guest of honor Kabatch Shirley Villamor-Gervacio

Kabatch (from left) standing Violy Lopez, Nelia de Guzman, Edna Sunga, Sonia Garcia-Lauzon, Cef Graciosa, Malou Dypiangco, Gilbert, Dowie (bunso ni Ebing Abueva-Olarte), Vir Lauzon. Sitting Vickee Gonzaga-Firmalino, Loi Guzman-Baes, Evelyn Duran, Shirley, and Gilda Bantawig.

Our honorary Kabatch Shirley Villamor-Gervacio attended the San Pedro College nursing alumni homecoming in Davao City after which she made a special sidetrip to Gensan on to host a get-together with her Dagirls Kabatch at Sarangani Highlands on August 23. The get-together started with a sumptuous dinner while Dagirls updated each other. The dinner featured grilled tuna belly and panga, crispy tuna buntot, crispy pata, pomelo shrimps, and veggies. Shirley regaled Dagirls with her life in the USA. Later that night, Dagirls had a grand fun time taking souvenir shots at the lovely landscaped grounds of Sarangani Highlands.
Thanks to Ebing Olarte for letting us use her car and to her son, Dowie for driving us to and from the venue. Thanks also to Vir and Sonia Lauzon for the ride. :)

Gilda introduces Dagirls to Shirley (sitting with back to camera)

Evelyn Duran: Halanga sa sili oi!
Shirley: Yuuuum! Walang ganito sa States!
Wacky Dagirls with ShirleyManny de Leon-Nora Aunor-Tirso Cruz III love triangle of Batch '73?Shirley during the after-dinner photoshootSweety Sonia and Vir. Kainggit naman!
Vickee: Pang FHM centerfold pose ito ha!Three flowers among the bonsaiKompetensyahin ba naman ang mga tunay na fresh flowersBlack and white Dagirls

Get-together at Loloy's son's birthday

Daboys of Batch '73 pose with birthday boy (from left, Jing Alvarado, Loloy Cababayao, Ranie Mullanida, Nonoy, Bebot Sanchez, Cocoy Loquias, Doods Absin and Ben Cabradilla)

Gulp session na!

The lovely wives of Daboys Batch '73: from left, Mrs. Cababayao, Luz Alvarado, Neneng Sanchez, Mrs. Mullanida, Luchie Cabradilla, and Melba Absin.
Loloy Cababayao hosted a birthday for his youngest son at their residence on August 20. Daboys Kabatch and their wives were invited. Bumaha ang SanMig light!

Beach party for Winston and Cef

Cef gives her winningest birthday smile

Rajah Beach, here we come! To celebrate Winston Jabonillo and Cef Graciosa's birthdays, our Gensan-based Kabatch had a potluck beach get-together. Some kabatch brought their partners and kids and apos. Winston wasn't able to come, but we wished him a Happy Birthday just the same. :) More pictures to be posted here coming from Ebing Abueva-Olarte's son, Dowie.

Kabatch wives Luchie Cabradilla, Neneng Sanchez, Bebot Sanchez, Gilda Bantawig & Sonia Garcia-Lauzon sample the cooking of Batch '73

Violy (brought inihaw porkchops, yummy!) with Bebot, Ben Cabradilla & Sonia

Photos courtesy of Vir & Sonia Lauzon

Planning session for 37th Batch '73 reunion

On August 9, our Gensan-based Kabatch had the first of a series of planning sessions in preparation for the 37th ng Batch '73 2010 reunion in December 2010. It was a potluck get-together garnished with a lively discussion, laughter and camaraderie.

Vickee Gonzaga, Cef Graciosa, Glyn Dumanig, Cocoy Loquias and Violy Lopez

Toto Soguilon (maa na lang may naabtan pa kong sud-an!), Loi Guzman, Violy, GilbertFunny gal Rabia Batuwa, Minda Andang, Susan VerbaVir Lauzon and Gilbert share a light moment

From left, Glyn, Cef, Rabia, Minda, Violy, Sonia Garcia-Lauzon, Susan, Loi, Gilbert, Bebot Sanchez, Gilda Bantawig, and Vickee.

Da boys Vir, Cocoy, Bebot and da gal ViolyTwo lovely flowers, one is white, the other's black ...More discussions

Photos courtesy of Vir and Sonia Lauzon