Alegre Clan Network

Commemorative Plate of NHI on Rizal's first monument in the Philippines

2010-06-14T12:41:00.004+08:00

This is the commemorative marker of the Philippine Historical Institute in 1961 recognizing the first monument of Jose Rizal in the Philippines which is located at the heart of Daet, Camarines Norte.

Please take note that Lt. Col. Ildefonso Alegre and Lt. Col. Ildefonso Sanz of the Revolutionary Army led the construction of this monument which was unvailed on December 30, 1898.

It's a co-incidence that my father's birth was on December 30.

Dominador Arevalo-Alegre

2010-06-14T12:23:00.005+08:00

Hi All!

I am Noel Cornel Alegre from Daet, Camarines Norte. I'm the 3rd son of the the six siblings of Dominador Arevalo Alegre. My mother is Elena Madi Cornel.

Just as you are looking for the lost Alegre kins, I am also interested to know the rest of the Alegre families in the Philippines. Here in Camarines Norte, the Alegre are known through Lt. Col. Ildefonso Alegre of the revolutionary army who, together with Lt. Col. Ildefonso Sanz, constructed the first monument of Jose Rizal in the country. This monument was constructed two years after the death of our national hero (see picture).

Curious

2009-02-16T14:58:00.003+08:00

Hi,

I'm not sure if anyone is going to read this but I was curious about my background/roots whatever you wish to call it. I know my mothers side pretty well, but sadly not my father. Never met my grandfather, the Alegre side. My grandmother and father died before my I reached the age of wanting to know further about where I came from. I'm not really in touch with that side of the family other than special occasions ie a birthday or holidays so asking questions isn't really on my mind. I've never seen a clear or in focus picture of my grandfather. I've read my grandmothers self written bio before she died but it didn't shed too much light on my grandfather other than that his name was Carlos Alegre, he's Ilocano which makes me half and he died before I was born. I guess I'm just looking for any insight on where I come from. Any info would be great. Thanks

Carlos Alegre (yes I was named after him, which makes me naturally prone to know more)

Hi!.Congratulations!.but sadly, i missed our clan's grand reunion.

2007-05-18T15:48:00.000+08:00

My Brother's grad.

(Auntie Lydia, Manong Anton, ME-Angie, Bonn, Mama Ofel, Auntie Cora, Erwin-at the back)

The Alegre sisters in the picture: Corazon A. Matin, Lydia A. Reyes and Ofelia A. Gomez. The eldest, Auntie Anita (not in the picture) resides in Davao City.

Alegre Clan Reunion 2007 Paoay, IN

2007-05-13T17:06:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

It was fun! I was surprise when I met the Alegre clan during the get together and reunion held in Paoay, Ilocos Norte last May 6, 2007. I never expected a huge crowds of my relatives and I never thought it will turn out big, definitely, I was amazed. My family and I is from Sta. Rosa, Laguna and we rarely go to Paoay for a vacation, sometimes it's once a year or two and stayed there for 3 to 4 days only. After the reunion, I can say, I will visit and take my vacation again in Paoay. Thank you to Uncle Elpidio and family for sponsoring and organizing this celebration of ours. I am hoping for the next celebration.

By the way I am the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Pepito Alegre, who is the eldest son of mr. Emilio Dadubo and Victoria Alegre - sister of Filomena Alegre and one of the daugther of Procopio Alegre.

I have a copy of some of the pictures during the reunion taken in my camera. Please email me and get in touch with me thru my email address ronniealegre@gmail.com.

Let us see each other again on the next get together. Goodluck and God Bless you all!

Regards,

Ronnie Alegre

son of Mr. & Mrs. Pepito Alegre

Update: ALEGRE REUNION MAY 2007 PAOAY

2007-04-30T13:46:00.000+08:00

From: Elpidio Alegre
Subject: Update
To: Pat Alegre

To all Alegre Clan,

Well, the day is almost here, We will soon travel home to Paoay and renew our relationship as a clan. It is my fervent wish that each of us earn and learn values of our history, roots and ancestry for us to cherish and treasure, and hopefully pass it on to our younger generation so that they too cannot forget but remember who we are as an Alegre. As we gather as a family, let us put our hearts and mind even for just a moment, Peace and Harmony, this is a big moment for all of us to savor, enjoy and be proud. All of us represent our loved ones, we are now the source of their legacy, let us all make them proud of us.

I'm looking forward for a great time with everyone, let me just convey to you my deep and sincere gratitude for all the cooperation, dedication and support you have given towards this noble and honorable deed that we all worked so very hard, it is a very proud and historic event for the Alegre Clan. It is also my ardent desire to continue on with this tradition that we have started and with our unity and commitment, WE COULD DO IT AGAIN. GOD BLESS US ALL. Many thanks.

With all my love----Elpidio A. Alegre

Coffee Time With Uncle Ben

2007-01-28T14:56:00.000+08:00

Photo: JAguila. You can find more at flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/xypotecka/220980424/

This message was originally posted via email:

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup ofcoffee in hand, the professor said: "If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.

What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other's cups. Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the qualityof Life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us." God brews the coffee, not the cups..... Enjoy your coffee!

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to GOD.

You are the miracle, my friend,

Your life either shines a light - or casts a shadow.

Have a wonderful day !!

Morong Nueva Vizcaya

2007-01-02T17:33:00.000+08:00

Christmas Lunch @ Bellini's

2006-12-24T22:15:00.000+08:00

We wanted to have our pictures taken with the iconic Roberto Bellini, the owner and founder of Bellini's at Cubao X.

Johnny Alegre - Jazz Musician

2006-12-16T22:12:00.000+08:00

Johnny Alegre Biography
http://www.allabout jazz.com/ php/musician. php?id=1933

Guitarist Juan B.H. Alegre III, aka Johnny Alegre, attended the University of the Philippines College of Music in the latter 1970s and was a founding member of the U.P. Jazz Ensemble. He studied composition with the late Dr. Eliseo Pajaro and Dr. Francisco Feliciano; musical forms and analysis with Dr. Corazon Dioquino; asian, Philippine and gamelan musics with Dr. Ruby Mangahas, Dr. Jose Maceda and Winisubroto Sunardi; and jazz theory and performance with the late Prof. Fred Robles, the late Lito Molina and Dr. Joseph Howard. He participated in instrumental clinics and creative workshops conducted by musicologist- composer Dr. Erhard Karkoshka, guitarist Ike Isaacs and composer-scholar Chou Wen-Chung.

Alegre had been involved in scores of live performing bands and studio recording sessions, spanning more than twenty years of Philippine jazz and popular music history and discography. In May 2002, Johnny Alegre formed one of Manila's highly regarded jazz groups, AFFINITY, with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. Their first recorded work, "Stones Of Intramuros", composed by Alegre, was included in the limited edition Philippine jazz anthology CD, Adobo Jazz Vol.1. The band's self-titled album, "Johnny Alegre AFFINITY", is released in 2005 by the UK jazz label, Candid Records.

As part of the ever-evolving cultural landscape in Manila, Johnny Alegre's projects with Affinity contribute greatly to the city's unique and vibrant jazz milieu.

Meet Uncle Ben Alegre

2006-12-16T22:07:00.001+08:00

Shown in this photo are Ben and Linda Alegre of San Diego California.

Message From Boy Alegre

2006-11-10T23:19:00.000+08:00

To all Alegre Clan,

Greetings to all my dear relatives, from the bottom of my heart allowme to convey my warmest regards to all of you. I hope for peace andhappiness in all your undertakings.

During my last visit to Paoay last February, I was privileged to meetsome relatives and I felt very happy and yet sad at the same timebecause so many of our relatives were gone and never had the chance tosee them. It is really true that life is too short and we shouldalways take advantage of the time we have as a family. And I thoughtthat the best way to enhance this time is to gather ourselves togetherin one occasion and why not, a grand reunion for the whole AlegreClan, anybody that has in one way or another has an Alegre bloodline or connected through affinity are all welcome. I started mentioningthis idea to some and I was surprise to receive so many positivefeedbacks and thus the Alegre Grand Reunion was conceived. And beforeI left a committee of coordinators for the event was designated, and Ithank my cousin, Mrs. Corazon Alegre Martin for taking charge.

Now is the time for all of us to unite together as one to make thisevent very successful, memorable and enjoyable. To me, this will be avery historic and especial event, this time we as a clan canstrenghened our ties and bonds, get to know and meet one another andjust have a good time.We heartily welcome any suggestion, input, ideas, critics and helpfrom anyone, as individual or group, as family, we should make aconcerted effort to contribute to the success of this affair and weare hopeful for your positive and willing participation.

Sincerely,

Elpidio A. Alegre

for more information, please email: jaguila97@yahoo.com

JES, ESTREL, MACRIS

2006-07-16T22:00:00.000+08:00

Alegre-Barbasa

2006-07-16T21:05:00.000+08:00

greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ...

we are jes, estrel, macris....

my mom is estrella alegre
my dad is jess barbasa
my name is macris alegre barbasa

we live in north olympus, novaliches quezon city..we are happy to know our other relatives..hope we could always keep in touch...u can email us macmac1282@yahoo.com

USA 2002

2006-07-16T00:46:00.000+08:00

Djay Ngatu

2006-07-16T00:27:00.000+08:00

For a time in our lives we lived in Solano N.V. and enjoyed the friendships with our cousins and relatives. Together with every christmas we would celebrate Pa's birthday. It was his joy to invite the less priveleged ones to his party. Shown here are two of the town's street sweepers, our pastor and his wife.

Disney World Orlando Florida 2003

2006-06-19T14:28:00.000+08:00

Jun and Neny in Orlando Florida.

Our Beloved Jun Alegre

2006-06-19T14:21:00.000+08:00

Psalm 23

2006-06-14T16:53:00.000+08:00

The LORD Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Flowers for a Fallen Brother

2006-06-14T16:40:00.000+08:00

These lovely pink roses were from my Dad's fraternity brothers.

http://www.upsilon.com/wwwb/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=news;action=display;num=1149775889

The Upsilonians Came to Condole

2006-06-14T16:37:00.000+08:00

"Brother Jun Alegre '53 - when I meet you brother in the sun, I shall tell you much. "

Now I understand why the leaders of Upsilon are called Illustrious Fellows, they look up to the sun and they endeavor to live their lives to illuminate others - to inspire and energize. Papa, you are worthy to be called an Upsilonion. I wish the younger generations take this to heart. Thank you Professor Vergara - you made our last moment with our Dad more meaningful by adding wonderful pieces to the puzzle.... your testimonial shed another aspect of his life. We are more than grateful.

Anne Park and Ophelia V.

2006-06-14T16:15:00.000+08:00

Ana Maria Alegre-Park now resides in Birmingham. With her in this picture is her Tita Ophie.

Gloria Alegre-Fabian

2006-06-14T16:10:00.000+08:00

Shown here is Gloria with her husband, Virgilio or "Behing," and son, Virgilio, Jr, whom we fondly call "Boyet>"

Pacita Alegre-Javier and Family

2006-06-14T16:09:00.000+08:00

Pacita Alegre-Javier with her dearest daughter, Juliet Espana. With them are Juliet's sons - Jericho and Randy Espana. They live in San Mateo Rizal.

Francisco Alegre and his family

2006-06-14T16:07:00.000+08:00

Francisco, also known as Pacoy shown with his family: Daughter Eileen and her family; Winston and his wife, Raul and his wife and grand children. Pacoy now lives in Daly City California. He is a dear brother of Simplicio.

Neny Alegre and her relatives

2006-06-14T16:04:00.000+08:00

Shown in this picture is Neny Alegre with her sister, Nini, niece Nina, Nephew Vinci with his wife Flor. Also, her dear cousin-in-law who is like a brother to her, Reuben Crisologo

Solomon, Jose and his family

2006-06-14T16:02:00.001+08:00

Solomon & Jose Alegre are sons of the former Ernesto Alegre, the eldest in the Family. Sommy on lives in Isabela while Pepe lives with his family in Cainta.

Mamala and Karis

2006-06-14T16:01:00.000+08:00

Mission of This Blog

2006-06-14T13:41:00.000+08:00

This blog is created to continue the bond that was formed out of my father's quest to search for his roots. He was told by his father that the Alegre family came from fro Paoay Ilocos Norte. And so he embarked on a pilgrimage in search of his relatives in Ilocos Norte and there, he breathed his last.

He didn't get to see his relatives in Paoay but as soon as the Alegres of Paoay heard about a news that a man died in search of his roots, they all flocked to the parlor where he lied in state for a night.... and so started the beginning of this blog.

Its mission is to keep the bond of the Alegre Family. Being Ilocanos, we are a wanderer - always searching for fresh opportunities wherever it is in the world. One can find an Alegre in all the places in the Philippines, Hawaii and the US Mainland.

We would like to keep the fire burning. Any one who carries with them the Alegre blood line is free to post an article, a picture, a news.

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