USLS Alumnus Member of 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Winning Organization

The Visayan Daily Star reports that Franz Ontal, University of St. La Salle High School Class of 1980, is head of inspector training of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which recently won the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

Mr. Ontal graduated with a degree in Biology and took premed studies at USLS. He immigrated to New York, USA and later served as a paramedic and emergency medical technician instructor with the New York City Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He started in OPCW as a medic for the chemical weapons inspection and disposal teams in 2005. 

Last 11 October, the OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.”


Br. Sockie and Br. Richie to Participate in 45th General Chapter

Br. Sockie dela Rosa FSC

Br. Sockie dela Rosa FSC

Br. Richie Yap FSC

Br. Richie Yap FSC

Br. Sockie De La Rosa FSC has been appointed by Brother Superior General as a capitulant to the 45th General Chapter. The Rule states that “the Superior General, with the consent of his Council, may name up to ten supplementary delegates to ensure better representation”. Sockie’s participation is with voice and vote and he is there as a Young Brother.

Br. Richie Yap FSC, LEAD Administrator, has accepted the invitation to coordinate the Liturgy Committee of the Chapter. He will be one of three who will oversee the main liturgies of the 45th General Chapter. Our warmest congratulations to Br. Sockie and Br. Richie!


Republished from LEAD Story No. 120