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A CENTURY OF LIGHT: Generations celebrate Miriam College’s historic 100th Foundation Day

Luis Espiritu · Sep 20, 2026, 4:42 AM

FIRST Maryknoller National Artist for Design Patis Tesoro flanked by celebrated Maryknollers.

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.

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.