Hi Gia,
Do you happen to have the names of your grandfather and grandmother? I have been following some Alba/Alva Clementes who relocated from Bustos, Bulacan to Tondo, Manila in the early 20th century.
I am sure they are related to my family from Plaridel as a relative from Malolos (namely Ambrosio Durango) witnessed the marriage of one of the brothers who came to Tondo. I'm still trying to find exactly how these Alba Clementes are related to mine.
It is very interesting that the family name got truncated in Manila when the next generation were born. There doesn't seem to be any logic to how they decided which name to use - some of their children are listed as Alba and others as Clemente.
Please do contact me. It would be wonderful if you are descended from any of the families I have information on.
Thank you.