29/12/2025
As President of the San Miguel Elementary School Alumni Association, Iriga City, I extend my deepest gratitude to every alumna and alumnus, and to all batches who actively participated and supported the 3rd SMES Alumni Homecoming held last December 27, 2025.
While we faced challenges along the way—particularly during the planning stage, with limited attendance in meetings and gaps in communication with some intended batch sponsors—we are truly grateful that, through collective effort and goodwill, the event became meaningful, colorful, simple, yet successful. What mattered most was the spirit of unity and bayanihan that prevailed.
My sincere thanks to the SMES Faculty, Staff, and Interns headed by our Adviser and Principal, Maam Maribel Vargas for their invaluable assistance, dedication, and cooperation. To the Barangay Council of San Miguel headed by Eagle Rick Idioma, most espcially to the Officers of the SMES Alumni Association, thank you for your commitment and perseverance in making this event possible.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to every batch who generously sponsored the tokens distributed to our former SMES teachers, as well as those who took part in hosting the parlor games and providing prizes special mention to Batch 1977 thru Mam Zeny Malate, as well as the Batch 1992 & 1997. Your thoughtfulness and enthusiasm brought joy, laughter, and a deeper sense of connection to our celebration, especially in honoring the mentors who helped shape who we are today.
We are deeply thankful to our generous sponsors and supporters, most especially:
• Congw. Leila De Lima of ML Partylist
• Atty. Inan Diño and SMES Batch 1990
• Atty. Bien Larosa of COOPNATCCO Partylist
• SMES Batch 1974, through Sir Andy Magistrado (big SHOUT❤️)
Our appreciation also goes to the donors of our consolation prizes:
Eagle Joseph Ullyses Fucio, Mr. Isagani Burce (Batch 1974), Ma’am Mariflor Salamante former President and founder of Alumni Association, and Mr. Rico Arroyo of Batch 1977—thank you for your generosity.
I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my brothers and sisters in the Mount Asog Eagles District V, through our very generous and kind District Governor Eagle Aris Hermoso together with the help of Ate Lein De Lima; the Isla de Masbate Eagles District led by Kuya Fiscal Jeremias Mapula and Kuya Roberto Malvarosa; the Mt. Masaraga Eagles District through Eagle Anthony Velasco and Eagle Mer Legaspi; the Sorsogon Eagles District through Kuya Eagle Atty. Bien Larosa; the Bicol North Eagles Region, headed by Kuya RG Ebrahim Dacman and Ate Mary Rojano; Kuya RVG Ram Bonavente, Kuya Cokie Dongon of Bulkan Mayon Eagles District; and most especially my fellow officers, including our Regional Governor of Bicol Eagles Region, Kuya Jun Revina, together with the entire TFOE Yakap PE, for supporting our cause, even through the simple act of purchasing raffle tickets.
Allow me to extend my special thanks to my brother, Kuya Ronald B**g Rodriguez, for generously sharing his time and serving as our Inducting Officer, despite his very busy schedule, together with our former Teachers who gave highlight to the ocassion. Your presence truly added honor and meaning to the ceremony.
My warmest thanks as well to my batchmates of SMES Class of 1999 for their untiring and wholehearted support.
To those whom I may have failed to mention, please know that your contributions are equally valued. DIRI PO KITA MARAYA—we humbly apologize for our lapses. Rest assured, we will continue to improve in the days ahead. Wag tayong mapagod at magsawa na suportahan ang ating SMES Alumni Association.
Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Diyos magbalos po kaninyo ngamin.
May the coming year 2026 be fruitful, meaningful, and filled with renewed unity and purpose.
Yours in service,
REY R. RODRIGUEZ
SMES Alumni Association President
