PCF Intrams 2006

November 1, 2006. The Annual Intrams of the Pontificio Collegio FIlippino began with the Holy Mass at the crypta at 7:20 in the morning, presided over by Rev. Fr. Greg Gaston whose birthday falls today. The theme of this year's Intrams: "Konti ngunit Pinili". The PCF community was divided into two main groups: KANTAHAN and KANTUHAN. The Kantahan was led by Fr. Oscar A. Cadayona (Maasin) and the Kantuhan was led by Fr. Venusto Suarez (Manila). Since it was raining by 9:00 a.m., the parade took place just inside the building, starting from the main lobby going up into the second floor and then back to the lobby where the opening rites were held. The Pambansang Awit was intoned by Fr. (Capt.) John Brillantes (Military Ordinariate) , which was followed by the opening prayer by Fr. Arnel Tan (LMI-Manila). Leading us to make an oath of sportsmanship was Fr. Edwin Fontanilla (La Union). When everything was already in place, the Vice-Rector, Fr. Rico Ayo, declared that PCF Intrams 2006 officially opened. The first event was the cheering competition, and the KANTAHAN came out a runaway winner, with Fr. Ian Rabago (Laoag) at the helm. Three parlor games came next (catching tail, ball hitting, and egg eating relay), and the KANTAHAN won them all with much ease and grace. But when it came to pingpong or table tennis, only one of five players of KANTAHAN survived. Fr. William Santiago (Caceres) won, but the rest of his companions were succumbed to defeat by Fr. Greg Gaston, Fr. Dodong Billones (Jaro), and Fr. Bong Fuentes (Cotabato). The billiard match, however, was won by Ronald of the KANTAHAN. After lunch, the games continued. The volleyball game was full of thrill and excitement. The KANTUHAN was expected to whoop it up, but the KANTAHAN made a rally from almost 10 points deficit to win the match. But the winning forms of KANTAHAN's tennis players remained as forms when the opposing players subdued them after 2 1/2 hour game. In the evening, there were three more competitions left, which would decide the overall champion of this year's intamurals. The evening's event was really another display of magnificent skills in media and show production of Fr. Joselito Jopson (Pasig) who directed everything to make people enjoy and laugh even after the show. Fr. Jopson's talents were complemented with the wit of Fr. Melchor Braga (Urdaneta) who hosted the night's show, together with the former Mr. Collegio 2005. The African dance, included in this year's annual intrams to pay tribute to the two African residents in the PCF, was captured by the KANTAHAN. The BIRIT KING/QUEEN went to the KANTUHAN. And the most awaited competition, MR. COLLEGIO 2006, a very tight race between EJ Jarapa (Lucena) and Fr. Edwin Fontanilla (La Union), went to the former, for his charm in acting and singing outdid the dancing prowess of the latter. When all scores were tallied, the sports chairman, Fr. Nemer Chua (Lipa) declared that the KANTAHAN team was the Champion for this year's Intrams. The Vice-Rector thanked everyone and gave his final blessings to all.

Rector's Birthday

October 30, 2006. Although our Fr. Rector went home to the Philippines, the PCF community marked his birthday with a Holy Mass presided over by our Spiritual Director, Fr. Rey Adalid, OP. There were no singing and laughing at the Kanto in due respect to Fr. Rector's days of grief due to the death of his Mother. However, there was an additional sumptuos food and ice cream during lunch and supper.