Reunion Resbak - Meet The 2025 Organizing Committee
Harlene Bautista, Chairperson
Harlene Bautista, an actress and businesswoman, is passionate about motherhood, education and community development. Heading the 60th Reunion of her alma mater, she aims to create a memorable event that celebrates the school's legacy, fosters alumni connections, and inspires support for ongoing educational initiatives. Through this reunion, Harlene seeks to UNITE past and present students in a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose, highlighting the importance of GIVING BACK and fostering a sense of PRIDE in their alma mater.
Barbara Belangue, Alumni Relations
Barbs of Batch 98 proudly served as a CAT officer. After studying advertising at UST, she worked in fashion design and call centers before founding Philippines Private English Tutors. Now a communications trainer, Barbara is passionate about continuous learning, empowering others through knowledge sharing, and inspiring her family through her faith and pursuit of excellence. As the alumni relations officer for VSF's 60th anniversary, she aims to celebrate the school's legacy while addressing alumni concerns.
Jannice De Guzman-Castro, Souvenirs
Jannice from Batch 1990, heads the Committee on Souvenirs for an upcoming school diamond anniversary celebration. Her team includes fellow batchmates tasked with curating and providing swag bags for alumni. Jannice aims to make the souvenirs meaningful yet affordable, while securing sponsors for free items. With 25 years of event organizing experience, she's passionate about contributing her capabilities to ensure the event's success.
Tony Debuque, Finance
As VSF's current President, Tony is driven to uphold the vision and ideals of its founder, Leonor H. Debuque. His mission is to preserve VSF's legacy and ensuring it nurtures future Filipino generations. An IT/Communications veteran with NGO experience, Tony now leads the Finance Committee's goal - raising funds for a memorable event accessible to all alumni, removing financial barriers. Under his guidance, the committee strives to make this occasion a resounding success.
Cristina Estampador, Registration
Cristy from Batch 86 is the CMO of a digital solutions company while being an advocate for individuals with special needs. As a special needs mom, she volunteers for Special Olympics Pilipinas and continuously educates herself on caring for special needs individuals, as well as improving their quality of life. She is a curious mix of the arts, sports, technology, mentalism and spirituality. What seems like a Jaq-of-all-trades is someone who can think in big pictures. Her impeccable work ethics and skills affords her to create a digital platform for this event for efficiency, accountability, transparency, and community.
Alan Abadicio, Yearbook
Alan of Batch 86, finds himself heading the newsletter committee, having been volunteered by Armida Mabitad. While he may not consider himself passionate about anything specific, watching movies is a hobby he enjoys. Describing himself as boring, Alan aims to approach his committee role with the same diligence he had as a student. His goal is to deliver a newsletter containing complete, necessary, correct, and entertaining information before the deadline. Despite his self-deprecating nature, Alan's commitment to the task at hand shines through.
Diwi Pagaduan, Balik Tanaw
Devoted mother, wife, and manager at okayrelax.com who finds her true passion in cooking and advocating for equal rights and respect regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or beliefs. As the head of her committee, her goal is to create a heartwarming homage to our alumni who have touched the hearts of classmates, teachers, and faculty through the powerful medium of shared experiences.
Don Salvador, Publicity & Promotions
Don Salvador is a passionate, multitalented guy who wears his heart on his sleeve. Whether he's educating the next generation, striving for peace, shooting hoops, jamming to his favorite tunes, whipping up a feast, or adding to his toy collection, he gives it his all. For his committee, his main goal is simple - bring back the glory days of VSF. With his enthusiasm for serving others and his nostalgia for VSF's heyday, he's determined to rally the troops.
Ed Totanes, Programme
Ed from Batch 82, is a man of many talents - a former US Navy man, licensed pilot, and now an aircraft dealer. Despite his jet-setting career, he's a proud Kapampangan based in Mexico, Pampanga. People are his passion; he thrives in sales, connecting with others. When not working, you'll find the thrill-seeker flying planes or riding motorcycles. As a committee head, he aims to bring people together for an enjoyable, successful journey.
Nico Beber Roque, Production
Nico is driven by two main passions - aging gracefully while maintaining happiness on a personal level, and giving back to his alma mater for the strong educational foundation and values it has instilled in him. As the head of his committee, he aims to bring pragmatic yet essential solutions that are cost-effective, all while upholding the high standards that VSF is known for. His goal is to lead initiatives that are grounded in practicality and good judgment, yet executed with a sense of integrity, ensuring the prestigious reputation of the school and its alumni remains intact.
Tinette Isungga, Alumni Awards
Tinette is devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and mentor to thousands, known for her kindness and helpfulness, but also for the occasional grumpiness that comes with keeping people focused on goals. With 38 years as a court interpreter/translator, she remains passionate about her work. She actively involved in judiciary organizations, her batch alumni, and family duties. Her goal for the REwind is to ensure the success of the entire organizing committee's preparations, not just her own committee.
Arnold Chavez, Entertainment
Arnold is a lifelong performer who has been singing and dancing from a young age, encouraged by family members. He has experience performing at school events, church choirs, and amateur contests. Arnold has a network of talented friends from VSF, like Candy Hernandez and Mike Bewer, who are experts in the entertainment industry. If these people doesn't come up with performers to entertain you guys, they will do it themselves. Anything to keep our alumni entertained and happy.