THE MOTHER ROSA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION (MRMF)
Mother Rosa Maria Pachoud de L’Enfant Jesus, a French missionary who, for 63 years, loved the Assumption mission in the Philippines to the full, remains to be the living inspiration of the Mother Rosa Memorial Foundation (MRMF). This foundation was born out of the Assumption Herran Manila’s old girls’ love, audacity, and passion to serve the poor. It is recalled that when Mother Rosa took over as Mother Superior in 1931, she would send the high school seniors on field trips for social work. Her challenge to her young students were the words, “Make your life one long apostolate of fine example”. Generations of them expressed their affection and gratitude for who Mother Rose was to them and eventually, who they had become because of her loving accompaniment.
One of several concrete expressions of their gratitude to God for Mother Rose and upon the request of the barrio folk of San Simon, Pampanga is the Assumpta Technical High School, founded by MRMF in 1970 and currently celebrating its golden jubilee year (December 2020-2021). Encouraged by the quality of graduates the school turns over to society and challenged by the many families who still cannot afford on their own to provide quality basic education for their children, ATHS has embarked on a daring venture to continue prioritizing the enrolment of poor but deserving applicants but also accepting students coming from families with better financial means by managing its Socialized Tuition Fee Scheme. Believing in the mission begun by much older generations of Assumption alumnae, the younger Old Girls now continue to give of themselves generously to this mission. Each one lives her commitment with generosity and love for the MRMF mission coming from their personal experience of a meaningful encounter with the ATHS mission and the fruits of their transformative education.
The Assumption Old Girls who are currently in the Board Of Trustees, express why they spend their time and resources and choose to continue to be a part of MRMF:
Erlinda Faustino Velasco
My involvement with MRMF started after I was declared cancer-free around 2015. At that time, ATHS was having financial difficulties, so in thanksgiving for my recovery I decided to help. It has become my main advocacy since then and a chance to “pay back” to my alma mater for my Christian education and values.
Mariane Magsaysay Pratte
I became a board member of MRMF in 2002 and have seen crucial changes in the direction of ATHS through those years – from being a school dependent on donations for its operations to one of sustainable self-reliance, while still being faithful to its mission of being a school for the poor and offering them an excellent education and values formation. Being a part of the decision making processes and seeing the results that have led to the school’s growth and transformation, producing graduates who we can be truly proud of and who live the values they have been taught, working together with board members who include graduates from ATHS is why I persist.
Salie Henson Naguiat
I became initially involved in MRMF when I was asked to manage the Linya Zita wood factory in Assumpta. When I met the board of trustees, I was very inspired by the members – Amb. Tan, Tita Nini Avancena, Nening Manahan, Sr. Josefina, Sonjie Trillana. I realized that this was my chance to give back to Assumption and the RA nuns who have nurtured and molded me to become the person that I am today. It is a priviledge to be part of that collective effort to transform the lives of the underprivileged children of Assumpta through quality education. And being a Capapampangan myself, it has been very fulfilling to see the children grow into confident, responsible and successful adults. In effect, it has also made me grow as a person.
Sonjie De Ocampo Trillana
Education is my favorite advocacy. It gives everyone a fair chance to better their lives. Add character formation and skills training and the child is equipped to face today’s world as a good Christian and productive citizen. This is what MRMF does for ATHS. It is focused on a day-to-day doable plan to achieve its goal. I am blessed to be part of this noble mission.
Gina Gabaldon Hechanova
Assumption is very close to my heart and has made me what I am today. It has taught me to live my life for others. And I believe in wanting to help children of farmers through education to give them a brighter future. MRMF has given me the opportunity to get involved and reaching out to others. ALL HAIL!
Clarissa Lim Velayo
Being part of the MRMF board for the past two years has helped me become a better BOT of the AAA. Seeing how Assumption plays a big part in ATHS development and in the community of San Simon has made me appreciate the importance of continuing our Alumnae support. Seeing the growth of ATHS into an independenteng entity farther heightens my belief that a good education is important and this opportunity is the gift that Assumption gives to all its schools. Finally, I have learned si much from the leadership of Lito Tayag curing our meetings and with the Little snippets of his life that he has shared with the board.
The Mother Rosa Memorial Foundation (MRMF)
Lay Members (1970-2020)
Founding Members
Gil Carlos
Raquel Gonzales de Leon
Ramona Vargas Sy Quia
Dolores Tuason
Elizabeth Lopez
Elvira Rufino
Remedios Rufino
Carmen Caro
Original Incorporators
Gil Carlos
Raquel Gonzales de Leon
Carmen Bayot Garcia
Jose Ma. Ansaldo
Josefa Filart Yenko
Celina Lacson Heras
Teresa Araneta Albert
Aleli Guzman Quirino
Lourdes Alunan
1970 – 1975
Jose Maria Ansaldo
1970 – 1975 , 1977 – 1984
Augusto Barcelon
1970 – 1983
Monette Galang
1970 – 1973
Cecilia H. Magsaysay
1970 -1975
Mariano Yenko, Jr.
1970 – 1984
Judge Jesus De Veyra
1970 – 1973
Corito Kalaw
1970 – 1975, 1978 – 1983
Miguel A. Magsaysay
1973 – 1985, 1987 – 1993
Luis Yulo
1973 – 1975
Amanda Madrigal
1973 – 1975
Atty. Carlos Valdes
1973 – 1975
Edgardo F.Q.Yap
1973 – 1983
Zeneida Quezon Avanceña
1973 – 1984, 1989 – 2013
Jaime Zobel de Ayala
1976 – 1984
Angie Barrera
1976 – 1978
Renaldo H. Del Castillo
1976 – 1978
Atty. Renato Dela Fuente
1976 – 1983
Ramon Diaz
1976 – 1984
Lourdes A. Fernandez
1976 – 1984, 1987 – 1989
Celina Hernaez
1977 – 1978
Evelyn Chua
1977 – 1978
Jose Pardo
1983 – 1989
Miguel Soza
1983 – 1984, 1989 – 1993
Ma. Lourdes Luchenco
1984 – 1987
Dr. Adriano Arcelo
1984 – 1987
Bro. Rolando Dizon, FIC
1984 – 1987
Atty. Sabino Padilla Sr.
1984 – 1987
Dr. Antonio Ledesma
1984 – 1985
Vicente Jayme
1985 – 1987
Bea Zobel
1985 -1987
Lourdes Fernandez
1987 – 1989
Jesus Tambunting
1983 – 1984, 1987 – 1993, 2000 – 2001
Evelyn Fabella Villalon
1987 – 1993
Josefina Manahan
1987 – 1996, 1998 – 2001
Bobby Zapanta
1987 – 1989
Aurelio Abella
1989 – 1993
Renato Santos
1989 – 1993
Isabel Ongpin
1989 – 1993
Lourdes Alba
1989 – 1996
Corazon Atayde
1993 – 1994
Maria Y. Feria
1993 – 1996
Antonio A. Henzon
1993 – 1996
Godofredo A. Intal
1993 – 1996
Carmen M. Luz
1993 – 1997
Jose Alberto Y. Quiros
1993 – 1997, 2013 – 2015
Asuncion O. Trillana
1993 – 1997, 2002 -2003, 2005 – present
Ma. Auxilio R. Prieto
1993 – 1997
Manuel R. Roxas
1993 – present
Rosario B. Nañagas
1996 – 1999, 2002 – 2003
Norma Cacho
1996 – 1997
Elizabeth C. Virata
1996 – 1998
Vicente F. Villalon
1996 – 1997
Ma. Eugenia B. Server
1996 – 1999
Manuel Q. Avanceña
1996 – 1999, 2002 – 2012
Leonel M. Mercado
1996 – 1999, 2004 – 2005
Jose Ramon R. Revilla
1997 – 1999
Cynthia Zagala
1997 – 1999
Ma. Asuncion S. Carlos
1998 – 1999
Mary Anne B. Colayco
1998 – 2000
Jacqueline C. Vega
1998 – 2001
Ma. Dulce C. Fernandez
1999 – 2000
Amb. Bienvenido Tan
2000 – 2020
Ma. Cristina Z. Avanceña
2000 – 2003
Ma. Teresa Loinaz
2000 – 2003
Asuncion Zubiri
2000 – 2003, 2009 – 2020
Ellen Jose
2000 -2001
Azor Sitchon
2001 – 2004
Rosalie H. Naguiat
2001 – present
Mariane M. Pratte
2002 – present
Gizela M. Gonzales
2004 – 2011
Manolito T. Tayag
2004 – present
Fr. Manny Sta. Maria
2004 – 2006
Melita Revuelta
2004 – 2005
Stella Mendoza
2005 – 2006
Abner Macapagal
2005 – 2008
Fe Anicete Tolentino
2005 – 2008
Erlinda Velasco
2009 – present
Ma. Vitoria P. Cruz
2009 – present
Milagros T. Ocampo
2009 – 2011
Ma. Lourdes Herrera
2012 – 2019
Ma. Regina Hechanova
2012 – 2016, 2020 – present
Mercedez Corazon Diaz
2013 – 2014
Ma. Luisa Ledesma
2014 – 2015
Leonardo C. Canlas
2016 – 2017
Rose Marie R. Lopez
2016 – 2017
Joseph C. Musni
2017 – present
Maria Luz V. Balmaceda
2017 – 2019
Enrique M. Guevarra
2018 – present
Clarissa L. Velayo
2019 – present
Yolanda S. Yabut
2020 – present