A CENTURY OF LIGHT: Generations celebrate Miriam College’s historic 100th Foundation Day
Marichu Hizon, Nina Daza-Puyat
Kara Alikpala
On 12 September 2026, generations of Maryknoll and Miriam College alumni gathered at the Fairmont Makati for The Centennial Night, a historic gala celebrating the institution’s 100th Foundation Day and its century-long legacy of faith, leadership and service.
The milestone evening connected the school’s past and future through vibrant alumni performances and a heritage fashion presentation by celebrated designer and alumna Patis Tesoro.
Minnie Osmeña
NINI Mendoza Mitchell
TV personality, Chiqui Roa-Puno
Salinas Sisters
Gigi Gonzales Uson
Dinky consunji laperal
A major highlight was the launch of the commemorative coffee table book, The Legacy We Carry: 100 Years from Maryknoll to Miriam, a landmark publication crafted by volunteer alumni writers — including Carla M. Pacis, Leah Eriguel, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan and Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala — that profiles 100 alumni embodying the values of the Maryknoll Sisters.
THE centennial book.
Serving as the grand finale to a year of alumni-led initiatives like the MC100 Golf Cup and the 25th Philippine Robotics Olympiad, the celebration honored a rich history while inspiring future generations to continue to “Learn, Lead and Light the World.”
BLACKPOOL Champion Pinky Mendoza-Puno performs her winning number.
ATTY. Gabby Concepcion and Ces Drillon.
TUNTING Cruz-Matters and Bettina Quimson.
APPLES Aberin (left) and Angel Jacob.
MARITESS Pineda and former Senator Nikki Coseteng.
MATEC Villanueva and Maye Araneta-Gutierrez.
SINGER Victoria Agbayani and Miriam College president Gina Lizares.
ANTOINETTE Enciso-Ocampo and Natsy Africa- Verceles.
RACHEL Fernandez-Harisson, Zenas Zagala-Pineda and Bing Pimentel.
HEAD of the Miriam College 100 Centennial Alumni Activities Nina Alentajan-Santiago with former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim.