Our Distinguished Alumni

The alumni of O.B. Montessori Center Philippines have all made a name for themselves. Media, sports, business, you name it all!

These outstanding individuals have spread their wings, explored the world, and pursued their hopes and dreams.

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Sara Francesca
Soliven-De Guzman
(HS Batch 1987)

As the Chief Operating Officer of O.B. Montessori Center, Sara Soliven-De Guzman is the keeper of a sacred trust: the bright future of the students under her charge.

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Maria Rosario
Victoria R. Pacheco
(GS Batch 1976)

Running a restaurant is challenging work. Multiply that by a factor of six and you’ll have an idea what Chef Vicky Pacheco deals with on a daily basis.

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Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala
(GS Batch 1977)

A compelling documentary has the power not just to inform but also to persuade, inspire, and affect change.

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DINO E. JALANDONI

The world of advertising is a far richer place with Dino Jalandoni in it. A creative leader and deft storyteller, Dino currently holds the Chief Creative Officer position at the agency Publicis Taiwan.

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Vincent Rafael A.
Jocson, MD, MHA, FPCP, FPSN
(GS Batch 1981)

As a physician specializing in kidney diseases, Dr. Jocson possesses knowledge and skill very much needed in a developing country such as ours.

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Andre Allan B. Alvarez
(GS Batch 1982)

He may not be a household name like some of his VJs, but Andre Allan Alvarez is a powerful influencer in local music. As Channel Head of the number one music channel in the country, MYX, he is responsible for the programming of the channel and its digital pursuits.

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Noel C. Zarate Jr.
(GS Batch 1983)

It wasn’t enough for Noel Zarate to remain just a superfan of basketball. As one of the country’s most recognizable sportscasters, Noel translated his love for the sport, all sport, into a career.

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Christine “Tin-Tin”
P. Bersola-Babao
(GS Batch 1984)

Christine Bersola-Babao is more than just a TV personality. She is also a children’s book author, with three titles published to date, the producer and president of CBB Productions, and what she calls a “mompreneur,” with CBB Foods. Mother to 2 wonderful children Antonia and Nio, she is married to the love of her life, journalist Julius Babao.

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Rico Rene G. Blanco
(GS Batch 1984)

Striking out on his own in 2008 with the solo album Your Universe, Rico has won Vocalist of the Year at the 2008 NU Rock Awards, OPM Solo Artist of the Year from RX93.1, and Best New Artist at the 2009 MYX Music Awards.

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Michael H. Deakin
(GS Batch 1985)

After spending a decade in hospitality management, Michael Deakin found his true calling, saving lives, when he immersed himself in Lifeline, a company specializing in emergency medical care.

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Ma. Lea Carmen I. Salonga
(HS Batch 1988)

It seems almost ironic that Lea Salonga started her career with the album, “Small Voice,” when it was her powerful vocal instrument, that catapulted her to worldwide fame as Kim in Miss Saigon.

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Ma. Teresa “Tesa” D. Arcilla
(HS Batch 1998)

In a world that constantly changes, it’s up to people like veteran foreign correspondent Tesa Arcilla to make sure that people get the big picture.

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Grace Cecilia L. Anduiza
(HS Batch 1990)

After working in the hotel and hospitality industry, Grace found her true calling in Philippine telecom giant Globe. She has been with them since 2004.

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Gerard I. Salonga
(HS Batch 1990)

He is the music director of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, he writes, arranges, composes, and conducts. With 4 Aliw Awards for Best Musical Director under his belt, he has also won 2 Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards for his work in West Side Story and Sweeney Todd.

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Rico Vincent M. Romano, MD
(HS Batch 1992)

Aside from being a practicing physician within the area, Dr. Romano performs several roles within the Skagit Regional Health System. This includes being Chief of Medicine at Skagit Regional Health and Chair of Primary Care in Sedro Woolley.

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Paulo Francesco C. Zarate
(HS Batch 1992)

The award-winning and in-demand music producer is the co-program head for Music Business Management at the Meridian International College (MINT). Here, he imparts his knowledge about the music business to emerging practitioners.

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Ginger Allen Limson-Aventajado
(HS Batch 1994)

Having worked in the money market for close to twenty years, Ginger Aventajado can probably tell you a thing or two about the ins-and-outs of the money market.

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Antonio “Anton” S. Laquindanum
(HS Batch 1994)

The world of international finance may be a mystery to the layman, but Anton Laquindanum has long been an expert in the field.

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Shiela Marie C. Valderrama-Martinez
(HS Batch 1994)

If you haven’t seen Shiela Valderrama’s performance as Kapitana Mary Jane in the Filipino hit musical RAK of Aegis, you’d better hope they hold another run.

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Ana Karylle P. Tatlonghari-Yuzon
(GS Batch 1994)

Karylle’s singing career began in 2001 with the album “Time to Shine,” which proved self-fulfilling as the album earned her wins from the Awit Awards, Aliw Awards, and MTV Philippines.

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Marianne Joy “Happy” V. Andrada
(GS Batch 1999)

Her designs display a groundbreaking style imbued with her playful aesthetic. All of which have been presented to the world in shows like London Fashion Week and Exclusively By Design in Tokyo.

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Luis Miguel B. Arcangel
(HS Batch 1999)

There’s nothing quite like seeing your creation take flight. From a lean 5-person startup, Luis Miguel Arcangel has steered independent ad agency Montgomery Fitch + Associates into a transcontinental operation across 4 continents.

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Francis Paulo B. Paulino
(HS Batch 2000)

To immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and make-believe, it is important to set the right atmosphere. That’s what Paolo Paulino does through the company that he founded, Lighting Entertainment Designs, Inc.

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Cariza “Aiza” Y. Seguerra
(HS Batch 2000)

Her beginnings go back in 1987 on the noontime show Eat Bulaga. But it in 2001, Aiza Seguerra found her true power as a performer with the release of her single “Pagdating ng Panahon” in 2001.

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Engr. Harold Wayne R. Cruz
(HS Batch 2001)

You could say that Harold Cruz has a passion for fuel, having put in some ten years of his professional career into petrochemical and manufacturing facilities around the world.

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Shara Mayflor A. Jacinto
(HS Batch 2002)

In her own way, Shara serves as an ambassador of the Philippines to the world, sharing the Filipino brand of hospitality as part of Hilton Worldwide.

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Michael “Miko” L. Aspiras
(HS Batch 2004)

While the validation that comes from being recognized by lifestyle media and industry peers may be the icing on the cake, Chef Miko Aspiras is, without a doubt, a master of his craft.

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Carla Angeline R. Abellana
(HS Batch 2004)

This young actress, recording artist, model and host has successfully moved from under the shadow of her showbiz father and grandmother. She has made a name for herself in the industry she was born into.

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Valenice G. Balace
(HS Batch 2004)

A creator, entrepreneur, and innovator, she has made a mark in global technology by founding tech startups Peekawoo and Hong Kong-based Honesty Worldwide. She has also helped incubate many more as a start-up coach for Pollenizer.

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Ai M. Dela Cruz
(HS Batch 2007)

As an anchor for the show @ANC Alerts, she has found a way to attract a younger, millennial audience in a channel that normally caters to an older set, delivering the news in a more relatable fashion.

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Jayvie Marie G. Agojo
(HS Batch 2004)

Jayvie Agojo made her mark at 16 as the youngest member of the National Golf Association of the Philippines. She was also ranked the No.1 junior women’s player in the country.

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Erika Nicole L. Chua, MD
(HS Batch 2006)

The pursuit and practice of medicine requires focus, determination, and talent. These qualities that have served Erika Chua well in her path toward being the doctor she wants to be.

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Maico "Pacman" Greg T. Buncio
(HS Batch 2006)

A motocross prodigy at the age of 3, he rose up the ranks of the local motocross and road racing scene, a legend on the racetrack who, at the height of his career, was named Philippine Superbike National Champion four times.

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Elgimaine Louise M. Barroso, DDM
(HS Batch 2008)

Her talent and ethic serves her well as she balances her clinic work at the Barroso Dental Clinic with her hospital dentistry work at the UP-PGH Externship Program.

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Lynaira Ann Y. Pineda
(HS Batch 2008)

A consistent academic performer in the field of accounting, she holds double Cum Laude bachelor’s degrees in Accountancy and in Applied Economics, placing fifth in the CPA licensure exams.

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