Photos I took during Paskuhan 2009 can be found at
http://absolutescorpio.multiply.com/photos/album/242/USTs_PASKUHAN_2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Photos of Paskuhan 2009
Photos I took during Paskuhan 2009 can be found at
http://absolutescorpio.multiply.com/photos/album/242/USTs_PASKUHAN_2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Photos taken during the Q-Song Finals
Check out the photos I took during the finals of the Quadricentennial Song Writing Contest at http://absolutescorpio.multiply.com/photos/album/237/USTs_Quadricentennial_Song
UST's Quadricentennial Song
I was there (upon the invitation of my friend Oliver who co-hosted the program) during the Q-Song Writing Contest Finals at the Education Auditorium. The moment “Ako’y Isang Tomasino” was sung I knew Gerry de Leon had a winner in it. Right from the start I had goosebumps. From the lyrics to the melody, panalo talaga! Congrats Gerry. Your song made me all the more proud to be Thomasian. Yes, AKO’Y ISANG TOMASINO!!! Check out the pix in my multiply: www.absolutescorpio.multiply.com. Rhoel Raymundo Mendoza, Fine Arts-Advertising 1981. PROUDLY THOMASIAN!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thomasians let's see this proclamation through
In response to the letter I faxed to PGMA proposing the declaration of 2010 as "Year of the Thomasian" in tribute to the great Thomasian men & women of decades and even centuries past and to the present-day Thomasian community and as a fitting prelude to the biggest historical celebration of the century as UST commemorates its Quadricentennial (400 years) in 2011, I received email from the Office of the President's Correspondence Office informing me that my proposal has been forwarded to the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office for appropriate action.This is the first step in a long process to have such Presidential Proclamation realized, just like in 1999 when I spearheaded the campaign to have 2000 declared as "The Year of OFWs" which was eventually proclaimed.
Fellow Thomasians let's see this campaign through so that 2010 will be declared as "Year of the Thomasian". Go USTE!!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
2010 AS "THE YEAR OF THE THOMASIAN"
THE LETTER I FAXED TO PGMA A WHILE AGO (1:40 AM)...
July 1, 2009
H. E. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Malacañang Palace
San Miguel, Manila
Her Excellency,
I am Rhoel Raymundo Mendoza, a former OFW who worked in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 1983 to 2000. I was among the earliest advocates of the Absentee Voting and Dual Citizenship Bills which you signed into law on February 13, 2003 during which I was among those present to witness the historic signing (photos at http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/pastavb.html).
Moreover, in 1999 – through The Philippines to the World Entertainment Foundation, Inc. (http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/intro.html) which I myself founded two years earlier – I initiated “Project OFW 2000”, a worldwide signature drive urging then-President Joseph Estrada to declare 2000 as “The Year of Overseas Filipino Workers.” The campaign reached the Senate with Sen. Loren Legarda backing it up with a Senate resolution (P.S. Resolution No. 508), later co-authored by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile. The declaration was eventually realized through Presidential Proclamation No. 243 signed by Pres. Estrada on February 8, 2000 (http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/pastofwyear.html).
I am writing you, Madame President, for a similar proposal. This time, however, as a proud alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) just like your father I am initiating a campaign to have 2010 declared as “The Year of the Thomasian.” Such proclamation would most definitely be a good way of ending the first decade of the 21st century and the perfect prelude to the global celebration of UST’s Quadricentennial in 2011.
But why the proposed declaration? For one, the 400th year of UST is certainly one of, if not the biggest national celebration in years that our country will be experiencing and it is, I believe, something that we as a people should be thankful for if only for the fact that such an event of great historical importance is happening during our lifetime. It is, therefore, only fitting that a tribute be made to Thomasians. But lest this sound as a bid by present-day Thomasians themselves for self aggrandizement, this is just one UST alumnus’ idea of honoring the academic community that he was once, is still, and will always proudly be a part of – the Thomasian family.
Moreover, the proposed declaration is not so much for the living alumni and current enrollees than the great men and women of past decades and centuries who have passed through UST’s hallowed walls and have left an indelible mark in the annals of Philippine history.
Dr. Jose Rizal. Apolinario Mabini. Marcelo H. del Pilar. Emilio Jacinto. Antonio Luna. Manuel L. Quezon. Sergio Osmeña. Jose P. Laurel. Diosdado Macapagal. These are just some of the illustrious names whose contributions to the colorful past of our country can never be underestimated. And they are all Thomasians. Add to that such distinguished names today in various fields as Jollibee owner Tony Tan Caktiong, DTI Secretary Peter Favila, AIM founder Washington Sycip, ABS CBN’s Malou Santos, Secretary Lito Atienza and son Kim Atienza. And how about popular personalities like Piolo Pascual, Angel Locsin, Sarah Geronimo, Miriam Quiambao, Precious Lara Quigaman, Charlene Gonzales. This is to mention just a few.
As the nation gears up for the celebration of UST’s 400 years of educational excellence, catholic leadership and historical significance, a tribute to yesteryears’ men and women of great repute would not only be timely but proper as well.
And although the proposed token declaration is meant primarily to pay tribute to notable Thomasians of decades, centuries and the recent past, there is also reason to honor Thomasian achievers of today. For indeed, many of them have brought honor not only to UST but to the Philippines as well. The latest of whom was Brillante Mendoza who now goes down in history as the first Filipino to ever win as Best Director in the prestigious and highly respected Cannes Film Festival. In fact, Madame President, honoring the entire Thomasian community with such declaration is well-deserved.
Madame President, I humbly propose that the year 2010 be declared as “The Year of the Thomasian.” If I may say so, let it be your last meaningful declaration as your term ends and also your ultimate personal tribute to your father, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal, who is proudly Thomasian.
Thank you very much.
Yours in the Thomasian spirit,
Rhoel Raymundo Mendoza
Former OFW (1983-2000)
1990 POEA Bagong Bayani awardee
UST-Fine Arts Advertising Batch ‘81
July 1, 2009
H. E. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Malacañang Palace
San Miguel, Manila
Her Excellency,
I am Rhoel Raymundo Mendoza, a former OFW who worked in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 1983 to 2000. I was among the earliest advocates of the Absentee Voting and Dual Citizenship Bills which you signed into law on February 13, 2003 during which I was among those present to witness the historic signing (photos at http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/pastavb.html).
Moreover, in 1999 – through The Philippines to the World Entertainment Foundation, Inc. (http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/intro.html) which I myself founded two years earlier – I initiated “Project OFW 2000”, a worldwide signature drive urging then-President Joseph Estrada to declare 2000 as “The Year of Overseas Filipino Workers.” The campaign reached the Senate with Sen. Loren Legarda backing it up with a Senate resolution (P.S. Resolution No. 508), later co-authored by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile. The declaration was eventually realized through Presidential Proclamation No. 243 signed by Pres. Estrada on February 8, 2000 (http://www.geocities.com/pwefi/pastofwyear.html).
I am writing you, Madame President, for a similar proposal. This time, however, as a proud alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) just like your father I am initiating a campaign to have 2010 declared as “The Year of the Thomasian.” Such proclamation would most definitely be a good way of ending the first decade of the 21st century and the perfect prelude to the global celebration of UST’s Quadricentennial in 2011.
But why the proposed declaration? For one, the 400th year of UST is certainly one of, if not the biggest national celebration in years that our country will be experiencing and it is, I believe, something that we as a people should be thankful for if only for the fact that such an event of great historical importance is happening during our lifetime. It is, therefore, only fitting that a tribute be made to Thomasians. But lest this sound as a bid by present-day Thomasians themselves for self aggrandizement, this is just one UST alumnus’ idea of honoring the academic community that he was once, is still, and will always proudly be a part of – the Thomasian family.
Moreover, the proposed declaration is not so much for the living alumni and current enrollees than the great men and women of past decades and centuries who have passed through UST’s hallowed walls and have left an indelible mark in the annals of Philippine history.
Dr. Jose Rizal. Apolinario Mabini. Marcelo H. del Pilar. Emilio Jacinto. Antonio Luna. Manuel L. Quezon. Sergio Osmeña. Jose P. Laurel. Diosdado Macapagal. These are just some of the illustrious names whose contributions to the colorful past of our country can never be underestimated. And they are all Thomasians. Add to that such distinguished names today in various fields as Jollibee owner Tony Tan Caktiong, DTI Secretary Peter Favila, AIM founder Washington Sycip, ABS CBN’s Malou Santos, Secretary Lito Atienza and son Kim Atienza. And how about popular personalities like Piolo Pascual, Angel Locsin, Sarah Geronimo, Miriam Quiambao, Precious Lara Quigaman, Charlene Gonzales. This is to mention just a few.
As the nation gears up for the celebration of UST’s 400 years of educational excellence, catholic leadership and historical significance, a tribute to yesteryears’ men and women of great repute would not only be timely but proper as well.
And although the proposed token declaration is meant primarily to pay tribute to notable Thomasians of decades, centuries and the recent past, there is also reason to honor Thomasian achievers of today. For indeed, many of them have brought honor not only to UST but to the Philippines as well. The latest of whom was Brillante Mendoza who now goes down in history as the first Filipino to ever win as Best Director in the prestigious and highly respected Cannes Film Festival. In fact, Madame President, honoring the entire Thomasian community with such declaration is well-deserved.
Madame President, I humbly propose that the year 2010 be declared as “The Year of the Thomasian.” If I may say so, let it be your last meaningful declaration as your term ends and also your ultimate personal tribute to your father, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal, who is proudly Thomasian.
Thank you very much.
Yours in the Thomasian spirit,
Rhoel Raymundo Mendoza
Former OFW (1983-2000)
1990 POEA Bagong Bayani awardee
UST-Fine Arts Advertising Batch ‘81
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Reposted from USTe.TV
Joel Christopher Remandaban invites you to the event 'USTe.TV OFFICIAL LAUNCH - BY Father Rector & His Council' on USTe.TV! Please RSVP at http://uste.tv/events/ustetv-official-launch-by
Time: February 11, 2009 from 5pm to 6pmLocation: UST Main Building LobbyOrganized By: Joel Christopher Remandaban
Event Description:GREAT NEWS!USTe.TV has been approved by Fr. Rector de la Rosa and his Council. USTe.TV is the first and only social networking site in the Philippines specifically created for a school and it's students & alumni.USTe.TV is also the only student and alumni social networking website that's officially approved and endorsed by the UST Administration so it's a great honor for us to be the pioneers...We'll have an official launching on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 at 5 pm at the UST Main Building Lobby.Please attend the LIVE event if you can.For those of you who are in the provinces and overseas, we're planning to do a LIVE VIDEO STREAMING webcast of this historic event.Fellow Thomasians, we are at the threshold of history and we will certainly make history as we officially launch our very own Thomasian Village.Together as ONE THOMASIAN VILLAGE, we are now part of GLOBAL HISTORY as we embark on this 2-year journey towards that ONE HISTORIC DAY - WORLD UST DAY - on January 28, 2011, and celebrate our beloved alma mater's 400th anniversary.Please take your membership in USTe.TV seriously and use it responsibly :-}We'll see you on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 at 5 pm at the UST Main Building Lobby.
See more details and RSVP on USTe.TV:http://uste.tv/events/event/show?id=2422949%3AEvent%3A79522&xgi=ie7cM4M
Time: February 11, 2009 from 5pm to 6pmLocation: UST Main Building LobbyOrganized By: Joel Christopher Remandaban
Event Description:GREAT NEWS!USTe.TV has been approved by Fr. Rector de la Rosa and his Council. USTe.TV is the first and only social networking site in the Philippines specifically created for a school and it's students & alumni.USTe.TV is also the only student and alumni social networking website that's officially approved and endorsed by the UST Administration so it's a great honor for us to be the pioneers...We'll have an official launching on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 at 5 pm at the UST Main Building Lobby.Please attend the LIVE event if you can.For those of you who are in the provinces and overseas, we're planning to do a LIVE VIDEO STREAMING webcast of this historic event.Fellow Thomasians, we are at the threshold of history and we will certainly make history as we officially launch our very own Thomasian Village.Together as ONE THOMASIAN VILLAGE, we are now part of GLOBAL HISTORY as we embark on this 2-year journey towards that ONE HISTORIC DAY - WORLD UST DAY - on January 28, 2011, and celebrate our beloved alma mater's 400th anniversary.Please take your membership in USTe.TV seriously and use it responsibly :-}We'll see you on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 at 5 pm at the UST Main Building Lobby.
See more details and RSVP on USTe.TV:http://uste.tv/events/event/show?id=2422949%3AEvent%3A79522&xgi=ie7cM4M
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