MIT EE Class '66

Onyok Velasco gifted with roast-chicken store, cash Chooks-to-Go invited Velasco to its office Friday to surprise the retired boxer with his own roast-chicken store located near Velasco's home.

A song for the ages...came out when we were 3rd Year in Mapua.

After Years Of Silence Between Them, Garfunkel Confronts Simon On Stage, And The Audience Erupts. This left me with chills!

MIT EE Class '66, just celebrated its Golden Jubilee by hosting a technological and career update forum for the graduating students of Mapua's school of Electrical Engineering on 26 February followed by a 3-day bonding get-together at Island Cove at Kawit, Cavite on 27-29 February. Most of the attendees came from the US led by Dado Banatao, now considered the Bill Gates of Asia, and Silicon Valley visionary founding several IT start-up firms and managing partner of Tallwood Venture Capital.

Invitation to MIT Electrical Engineering Class 1966 Golden Jubilee Reunion & Schedule of Activities (26-29 February 2016)

Hello Classmates,

February 2016, which is the 50th anniversary of our MIT EE Class ’66 (and thereabouts), is fast approaching. In our last email, we have advised you that the celebration of this memorable event will be held in the Philippines on the week of Feb. 26 thru 29, 2016.

Several of our classmates have already confirmed their attendance and I hope that you are already in the process of working on the necessary travel arrangements. For those, who have not sent their confirmation, we would appreciate receiving them ASAP so we can finalize the attendance count and reservations.

The tentative schedules of activities are shown below. The details of the activities and other reunion items are still being worked on and will be sent out when it is finalized.


Day 1 – (Friday, Feb 26) at MIT Makati Campus (333 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City)

11:00 AM - Registration & Networking for MIT EE Class '66 (Auditorium, 2nd Floor)
12:00 AM - Lunch for MIT EE Class '66

Technical Briefing & Forum for MIT EE Graduating Students
01:00 PM - Welcome & Introduction of EE Class ‘66
01:10 PM - Inspirational Video – “From A Farmer’s Son to a Successful Engineer in Silicon Valley”
01:15 PM – Inspirational Talk
01:45 PM - Panel Discussions / Q&A (Panels 1,2,3 & 4)
04:00 PM - Cocktails and Networking (Main Lobby)

Day 2 – (Saturday, Feb 27) at Island Cove Resort – Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite

10:00 AM - Leave Manila together from Assembly Area (Market Market Parking)
11:30 AM - Lunch
02:00 PM - Check-in at Island Cove
02:30 PM - [Fun Games] Sports & Recreation, Swimming, Visit Wildlife Sanctuary and Adventure Zone, Wellness Center for Spa and Fitness Club
07:00 PM - GRAND NIGHT (Dinner, Program 1, Entertainment, Dancing,, Sing-along

Day 3 – (Sunday, Feb 28) at Island Cove Resort – Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite

07:00 AM - Group Breakfast
09:00 AM – Sunday Mass Services
10:15 AM - Group Pictures
10:30 AM - Free Time or Possible golf for those interested
11:30 AM - Group Lunch – For those not playing golf
06:00 PM - Dinner/Program 2/Group Pictures & Showing of videos

Day 4 – (Monday, Feb 29) Last day at Island Cove Resort – GOODBYE!!!!!!!!

07:00 AM - Group Breakfast
09:00 AM - Wildlife Sanctuary/Adventure Zone
10:30 AM - CHECK OUT
11:00 AM - Leave Island Cove and have Lunch on the road
02:30 PM - Arrive at Market Market
02:30 PM – Free Time/Shopping

Based on the budgeted expenses for this reunion, we need your financial support for the general activities listed. The following are the suggested contributions from you.
1. Classmates residing outside the Phil. - $250.00
2. Classmates residing in the Phil. - P2,000.00

The above amount does not include the cost of accommodation and meals at Island Cove ($100 for 3D/2N per person Twin Sharing) and cost of meals on the road which will be shouldered by each classmate and will depend on the number of persons in your party.

We would appreciate receiving your contribution of $250 or P2,000 as the case may be, at your earliest convenience as we need to make a deposit at the Island Cove Resort this month and pay the balance by January 2016.

Please send your feedback and suggestions to help make this reunion a truly memorable and happy event

We are sending this email using the latest addresses we have. If you know of some classmates who have changed addresses and may not receive this email, please forward this email to them with copy to us so we can update our list. This invitation has also been published in our Facebook account "MIT EE Class '66". Visit our Facebook account for additional information and pictures of past events.

Please send your confirmation and contribution to any of the following depending on your residence:

For those residing outside the Philippines:

Rey Factoran (US) : [email protected]
15211 Rousseau Ln.,
La Mirada, CA 90638

Gil Espinosa (US) : [email protected]
23722 Monument Cyn. Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

For those residing in the Philippines:

Gam de Armas (Phil) : [email protected]


See you in February 2016.

The Organizing Committee

Announcement regarding MIT EE Class '66 Golden Jubilee celebration in Manila on 26-29 February 2016

Hello Classmates,

Gold has always signified opulence and perfection, be it material, spiritual or intellectual. Fifty is a golden milestone, and 2016 marks the fiftieth anniversary since our class graduated in 1966.

It is only fitting that we celebrate this event in a glorious manner and nothing short of a reunion would be most appropriate. We have gone our separate ways, pursued different careers, had our taste of success and failures and had families of our own. Most of us may have retired and the desire to retrace steps taken and renew friendship now forgotten would be stronger than ever.

In our last email, we have advised you that the Class decided to make 2016 a memorable year for our MIT EE Class '66 by calling for a reunion. The celebration will be held in the Philippines from February 26 to 29, 2016 and the details of the activities are currently being finalized. Most of the celebration is planned to be held in a resort that is being checked out by our classmates in the Philippines.

Since this class would not be complete without your presence, will you please confirm your attendance to this celebration by July 15, 2015. This will allow us to better plan and finalize the activities.

In your confirmation, we would appreciate if you provide us the following information:

1. Number of persons who will staying in the resort
2. If you need a hotel reservation in the Philippines

It might also interest you to know that we are also exerting efforts to contact our former mentors who are still around. We are sure that they, too, will be eager to meet us again in a golden setting.
As mentioned in our previous email, we are sending this email using the latest email addresses we have. If you knew of some classmates that have changed addresses or is not in the address list, please forward this email to them with copy to us so we can update our list.

Please send your confirmation to either:

Rey Factoran
1. 15211 S. Rousseau Lane
La Mirada, CA 90638
Tel: (714) 670-8788
Email: [email protected]

2. Gil Espinosa
23722 Monument Cyn Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Tel: (909) 861 5075
Email: [email protected]


See you then friend,

Rey Factoran and Gil Espinosa
For MIT EE Class 1966

P.S.

For those interested there is a PAL promo to the Phil –

Economy (Round Trip All In) - $795
Selling Period: June 10 -17, 2015
Travel Period: January 16, 2016 - March 15, 2016

Advance Information on MIT EE '66 Golden Jubilee Reunion in 2016

There is a planned reunion in the Philippines on our Class' Golden Jubilee (50th) in 2016. Tentatively and for planning purposes, the celebration will be held during the last week of February 2016. Details will be posted as they become available. You are requested to post your intention to join the reunion. You may also send email to Gam de Armas and Freddie Alforque.

Top engineering students from 7 leading government and private universities who comprise the bulk of the attendees will then have a 2-hour sharing of experiences with the members of EE Class '66 and other guests. The Forum that will be held at the MIT Makati Campus, 333 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines on Feb. 15, 2011 will start at 9:00 AM and end at 7:00 PM.

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The program for the MIT EE Class '66 45th Anniversary Celebration Forum with the theme "Inspiring Future Engineering Leaders" has been finalizd with Hon. Mario Montejo, Sec. of the Department of Science and Technology, as Keynote Speaker. Engineering Deans of various schools, 4 CEOs and a Professor will make research and industry presentations followed by an Inspirational Talk by Mr. Dado Banatao of EE Class '66

We may also have a community outreach activity late afternoon of the first day if our schedule permits. Details will be emailed to members as soon as finalized. In the meantime, we enjoin all MIT EE Batch '66 to spread the word to classmates you know and to post to this page. Thank you. The organizing committee. Part 2

We have completed the preliminary agenda and activties for our coming 45th anniversary and grand reunion scheduled on Feb. 15 - 17, 2011. The first day will be spent at the school where we shall have our registration and convocation hosted by the school. The following two days is planned to be spent at a first class resort adjacent to Tagaytay for fellowship, sports and meeting. Part 1