LEO AND GIGIE'S REUNION WITH MSC

Finally, a night with MSC with Leo and Gigie! On August 10, MSC had a simple yet funfilled mini-reunion at Bernard's Place in honor of Balikbayans, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ibayan. Two fruitful years in London after their previous vacay in their homeland, The couple is back with their family to reunite with friends and relatives including MSC.   

Traditional "Pinoy" foods were prepared by Gigie! These were the things we used to eat every Sunday after our service. Our "Beinte-beinte" tradition was always a hit with MSC. And it's nice that many of our members of our generation remember it till now.

Most of the attendees of this event were batchmates of the couple from London.

The requisite Videoke Machine during a gathering like this.

A party not to be missed!

Thank you Leo, Gigie and family for your generosity and willingness to share your blessings to your beloved MSC!

LEO AND GIGIE'S RETURN

The fun couple of Leo and Gigie Ibayan, together with their kids are here now in the Philippines to get some much deserved R&R!

These are some of the photos of our recent get together... Taken at Hilario's Sizzlers Restaurant.

ATE MARIT'S SHORT BUT MEANINGFUL HOMECOMING

What a joy that I belonged to a choir which is composed mostly of family and close friends! Ate Marit (ALTO, alum), my cousin came back to the Philippines from the U.S. after more than a decade. She wanted to be part of the 25th Feast day Celebration of her sister, Ate Yoyo also an MSC Alum (SOPRANO). She was greeted by the warm smiles, tears of joy and tight hugs from her family at the NAIA. Also present to welcome her back was another one of  OUR cousins, Ate Bhing (ALTO, alum). 

My apologies for not really knowing the accurate dates of all that happened in Ate Marit's homecoming, but  all I know is that it was a BLAST! With the limited time she had here, she managed to attend to all her "Balikbayan Chores"  including successfully organizing the MSC Grand Reunion! (please see previous blog about MSC Grand Reunion).  

That is how great Ate Marit is. To her peers and choirmates of her generation, she may have a very commanding aura but her love for her family, friends and MSC never fails to amaze! Thank you, Ate Marit for being one of the strong pillars that held MSC to its feet till now.