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bata pa ako ..wholesome na ito ..hanggang ngayon ...wholesome pa rin ... I was here .... 1971 thru 1982 ...

is there a jeep or bus going to cavite near pier 15

There must have been several tens of thousands of students who have passed by this historical structure, oftentimes paying no heed. It's alright. There are other more pressing concerns on the student's mind that does not merit even a cursory glance at this arch. It is a design typical of those found in Western capitals -- Paris' Arc D'Triomphe, Berlin's Brandenburg gate, New York Greenwich Village Square's own version. They are unpainted and massive, giving the impression of solidity and permanency. This UST edifice has classic lines evoking its time of formation during an earlier century. Should a visitor (you, perhaps?) look closer, a few dents on its cement facade could be seen. These are bullet holes ; do not forget that the university had been a prison for Americans during the Japanese occupation, and liberation forces must have aimed their weapons haphazardly and hit this structure. More recently in Manila's history (the seventies), the arch was also witness to the turmoil that visited university belt and spared no school. Remember the political firestorms that raged to and fro across Mendiola bridge? When the police charged, the retreating protesters ran back to the streets of Recto (Azcarraga then), to Morayta, then to Espana and some fled into the UST compound past the arch of centuries. The pursuing police caught up with a few and beat these captives with rattan truncheons, causing bleeding scalps and lacerated lips. These hapless studentry were then loaded into trucks to be taken to waiting prisons in Camp Crame and elsewhere. This arch could tell some stories, if only it could talk ! You who trek past it with thoughts of exams and other things weighing on your mind, give this silent monument a modicum of respect. It is part of Manila, of our Filipino consciousness, of our nation's history.

This eatery used to be Little Quiapo. Same place, different name. The street adjacent and perpendicular to Espana is Moret, a typical university belt street whose apartments had been converted into student's dormitories. At times there must have been half a dozen occupants per room, plus the owners family in another room -- all sharing the same facilities. But this situation is typical of the area. It doesn't take much rain to flood the cross street (Lepanto in the old days), including Espana and other streets surrounding UST (Forbes, Dapitan and P. Noval). Somehow Moret escaped the watery immersion, thus our shoes were mostly dry. But we still had to attend our classes (drat !) so that all students had to wade through the murky brown disgustingly polluted floodwaters and slip on our socks and shoes when inside the compound. The soul of Manila remains unchanged, decade after decade, and those generations past and to come all share the same memories.

Perhaps a typographical error or mis-spelling -- Jocson, instead of Jopson? Sorry .

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may ari n2 syota ni angelika dela cruz.... yun lang

I am a member of U.E. High graduating class -- 1961. The afternoon session was practical for me, and by senior year I was in section "N". Our main classroom was on the fourth floor (but of course, as did other fourth-year students), and have enjoyed my high school years immensely. The class valedictorian came from our section (Miss Ong, whose first name I have forgotten - please excuse my poor memory), as well as a Miss Lalaine Bennett, who moved on to become an international beauty in her own right. I treasured the friendships of my classmates ; on a rare occasion school pranks ("kalikutan") have caused me some trouble with our teachers who rebuked me and the other pranksters. Usually I was reserved, unassuming, and sat in the back row. During a spot quiz I frantically searched for paper to use for the test and was about to give up hope when out of nowhere a kind hand lent me the necessary quiz paper (remember when we used to tear the ruled sheet lengthwise?). This kind hand belonged to none other than Lalaine ; of course in my embarrassment I mumbled a barely audible "Thank you". Should she read this note, then the sound of my gratitude now is loud and clear. Thank you, classmate Lalaine Bennett ! I also wish to know if any of my classmates are still around. If so, then connect to this thread of communication. Thank you again. My name is Achilles.

This is a large structure , and Sunday worship is often standing room only. There was a time during its renovation that the altar was situated in the back because of construction debris scattered where sanctuary should normally would be. Because of its busy schedule the homily was said by another priest while the actual celebrant proceeded with the Mass without a sermon interruption. I wonder if this is still the norm these days. A street-level photograph(s) could be a nice touch, to include the church of St. Anthony too. Historical tid-bit : just across the church was the triangular-shaped building occupied by what was Jopson's market then. Now another name identifies that structure. Edgar Jopson was the son of the proprietor ; many people in Manila knew Edgar.

hi there! I had so much fun remembering my elementary days in ARES along T. Alonzo Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila where I also grew up! I was an active student there where I spent 6 years of my elementary school, Im from batch 73,and I belonged to section 1. I still remember Mrs. Gahol, Mr. Querubin, Mrs. Dumaguet... I just hope someone out there will still remember me, Im Editha Juecas. Hope God would permit that one day we will see each other again right there in ARES!

papagandahin daw ang manila cathedral ibig sabihin lalaki ang mga facilities sa school natin at gaganda ito thank you monsi

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This is St. Peter Cursillo House under the management of St. Pancratius Parish.

this is St. Pancratius Parish. The la loma chapel is the one located a little farther right. The parish is constructing a multi-purpose center at the back of the Church. If you want to help and donate, please call 361-6346.

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our street is historical!!

Hi to all my former classmates from - Maria Teresa Serafica

Oh yes, and I actually caught up with one of my former classmates Mavic Cantes. Hopefully we could have a class reunion soon - 16 Nov. 2008

MORE POWER TO BATCH '77