N.B. – This is another press release I wrote in line with the UP CMC grand alumni homecoming on September 27. Please help disseminate it. Thank you – Danny Arao (UP CMC Batch 1991)

Expect the grand alumni homecoming of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) to be a gathering of some of the country’s biggest stars in journalism, entertainment and even politics.

Dubbed “UP Mass Comm and You: Photographs and Memories atbp.,” it will be held on September 27 (Saturday), 1 p.m. at the CMC Plaridel Hall in Diliman, Quezon City.

Among the hosts for the program are reporter Ambet Nabus and artists Giselle Sanchez and Earl Ignacio who are all products of UP CMC.

Rep. Ed Zialcita (1st District, Parañaque), another UP CMC graduate, will be performing with his band. UP CMC alumni like lawyer Rowena Daroy Morales, writer Raymond Narag, veteran actress Malou de Guzman and actor RS Francisco will have their respective production numbers, details of which are still kept under wraps.

UP CMC students from Himig ng Mass Comm, UP Broadcasting Association (BROADASS) and the Samahan ng Mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon (SAMASKOM) will also have skits and musical numbers.

Actress Candy Pangilinan, a UP alumna, is expected to provide live entertainment. There will be surprise appearances from Kapuso (GMA 7) and Kapamilya (ABS-CBN) stars, some of whom used to be “housemates” in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother.

Different “extremes” in entertainment become apparent as saxophonist Michael Yu and Virga the Fire Thrower give different performances. Selected live bands will play for the partying crowd until 11 p.m.

UP CMC Alumni Association President Maryo J. de los Reyes, an award-winning director, is in charge of the program for the grand alumni homecoming.

To confirm your attendance or for more details, please call Maryo J. de los Reyes (0917-8907249; maryoj56[at]yahoo[dot]com), Armi Santiago (920-6863; 0908-4065353; armisan2004[at]yahoo[dot]com) or Katkat Ramos (920-6864; 0927-2495820; katkatramos[at]gmail[dot]com).