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Archive for December, 2009

Review: Community - Funny and Then Some!

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By Edmer Maguan, H3F

For the past few years, not much of the new TV comedies have been worth giving any attention. A lot of these shows are actually just old plots retold through new characters. However, one new TV show that premiered last September is NBC’s Community–completely original and at the same time, absolutely charming. Read the rest of this entry »

How One Lucky Fan Got His Chance to Sing with Lea

News Source: Philippine Entertainment Portal article by Karen Pagsolingan, Liz Bacus-Casas, Leah Castro; Photography: Elyas Isabelo Salanga

c7dd1ec3b.jpgOne lucky fan had a chance to sing with Lea. Christopher Yu (09) learned about the concert’s sing-with-Lea gimmick through a friend’s text message. “Let’s give it a go,” he told himself. So, he sent a sample video, which was luckily chosen among a number of auditioners. Read the rest of this entry »

Carson Tan (82) Is One of 2009’s Ten Outstanding Entrepreneurs

carson-tan_72-dpi.jpgCongratulations to Carson Tan (82) for being selected one of the year’s best entrepreneurs. This December, ENTREPRENEUR PHILIPPINES Magazine honored 2009’s trailblazers through the Ten Outstanding Entrepreneurs of the Year 2009 award. Carson Tan was cited for the success of Aquabest, a product that has elevated the standards of the local purified water-refilling industry. Read the rest of this entry »

Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Mass and Marian Exhibit

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marian-mass-with-fr-borres.jpgThe school celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with an institutional Mass last Dec. 8, 8:00 am, at the Fr. Cortina Sports Center gym. Invited to officiate was Fr. Silvino “Junjun” Borres, SJ, currently the Director of the SPFY Program of the San Jose Seminary. Fr. Ismael Zuloaga and Fr. Art Borja celebrated with him. Read the rest of this entry »

Hatid Kapatid Decongests Traffic

by Kevin Garcia, H4B
Stallion Managing Editor
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“What do you say to your kuyas?”
 “Thank you!”

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Catch Dance X on TV this Sunday!

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13534_346448915380_756420380_9929088_5771998_n.jpgWatch Xavier School’s renowned dance group, Dance X, on the special telecast of the Skechers Streetdance Battle 5 held last November 21, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum. The TV coverage of the competition will be shown this Sunday, December 13, 2009 on ETC (Entertainment Channel seen on SBN 21) at 8:30 pm. Read the rest of this entry »

Christopher Yu (09) Sings with Lea!

christopher-with-lea.jpgAnother alumnus is set to shine in the music scene. Christopher Yu (09) was chosen to sing a duet with Lea Salonga on Friday, Dec. 11 at the PICC concert entitled “Lea Salonga…Your Songs.” Read the rest of this entry »

XS Opens Upgraded Fr. Barbero Football Competition Field

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Following several months of eager anticipation, the school finally reopened the lower football field last Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

Lucky Winner Takes Home Mini Cooper

img_7721.jpgCongratulations to Rodney Yu of Batch 84, who bought the raffle ticket that was drawn for the grand prize - the BMW Mini Cooper, given away during the alumni homecoming. The actual winner was Mr. Billy Yu, Rodney’s uncle.

Congratulations to the organizing committee led by Batch 84 and the chairman, Monjie Lapez (84), for a successful 2009 alumni homecoming!

Fides Abad Receives PAASCU Citation

fides-paascu-awardee.jpgXavier School’s Fides Abad, currently Head of Archives, received a special citation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) for having logged at least 25 survey visits and consultancies. Read the rest of this entry »

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