Ateneo Cebu Wheels and Diagram of Leadership compilation

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Rizal Philippines
January 17, 2019

The nice thing about having an electronic medium for instruction is that the bulletin board where you post the outstanding work is not the classroom but the whole wide world.  I am truly amazed at the talent and creativity, and the magis exhibited by these students.  They could be very well new theory on rocket science or magnetic levitation, or new discovery on the genomes if that were our subject matter.  While every body thought that everything has been taught on leadership, these Leaders created their own theories:   Congratulations

There were 2 wheels of Leadership at Clark, none in the two succeeding Leadership class, and prodigous 5 for this class.  What a quantum jump in creativity!

This Lecturer is blessed and grateful and honored that he was with these top student leaders.  May we have more of them and may they multiply themselves to heal this sick world.

Their work glorifies the Ateneo (despite the loss of an accreditation) as a premier learning instituion in the country;  and the theory that we grow the learning in schools not from the lecturer but from the learning shared and created in the classroom

                                           Wheel of Leadership by Leader Glym

                                        Wheel of Leadership by Lt. Cmdr. Andre Ladan

Certificate of Appreciation for Cebu Leadership Class

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Regis Cebu Leadership Call to Arms Speech My Passion by Leader Gem S. Reuyan

Dear Prof. Jorge,

Written below is my Passion.

Regards,

G Reuyan

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Regis Cebu Leadership:  My Passion by Leader Gem S. Reuyan

A CALL TO ARMS AGAINST VIOLENCE TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Violence against women and children is a nightmare I am most aware of and a nightmare I fervently aspire to stop from taking place in the lives of others. My experience with this advocacy came to me in an indirect and vicarious way. I am happy I'm not and never was a victim of such violence. But the pain and agony as well as the dismal reality of violence was brought home to me when I started law school and when as a lawyer,  women came to me bringing with them their appalling stories and an ardent plea for help.

I first heard the story of Marivic way back in law school. She was a schoolteacher who was married to a husband whose temperament is comparable to the riotous typhoons of the Pacific. The almost two decades of Marivic's marriage was riddled with violent episodes some of which pushed Marivic to the brink of death. But Marivic was one brave soul. She managed to put up a brave face in front of her class in school to give the kids a semblance of a normal placid reality   – a façade that conceals the gruesome nightmare behind the curtain of a seemingly benign marital life. Episode after episode of violence from day to day finally drove Marivic into killing her husband. Prosecuted in court for parricide Marivic, blamed herself for her fate…telling the court that it was all her fault.

Studies will show that domestic violence against women and children is high compared than to male victims. Mental experts likewise say that a woman who suffers from battered woman syndrome believe that:

·         the violence was her fault

·         is unable to place the responsibility for the violence elsewhere

·         fears for her life and/or her children's lives

·         has an irrational belief that the abuser is omnipresent and omniscient.

Because of this prevalent mentality many if not most women easily get caught up in a vicious cycle of violence.

But has anything been done? Is our government aware of this?

Well, in 2006, Congress passed into law Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Law. This law however did not eradicate or at least minimize the incidents of domestic violence. Cases are still in a continuous rise despite harsher penalties and institutionalized mechanisms to address the evils of domestic violence.

And violence can take many forms. People recognize easily physical violence but neglect that violence can come in the form of verbal abuse, psychological violence or economic abuse which leave deep emotional injuries not easily seen by the vast majority.

I remember the case of Maria (not her real name). In my first year as a lawyer, this working mother of two approached me seeking redress for what she describe to me was an oppressive relationship with her lawfully wedded husband. Day in and day out she works herself to the point of exhaustion just to provide for the family only to come home to a husband either drunk or using drugs. Maria's journey which I became her privileged companion ended well. I won the court battle for her, hopefully I won her mind and heart too!

But recently, two women Ann and Liza ((not their real names) came to me for help. Both are married and have kids. The former was abandoned left on her own to fend for herself and her two very young children, the latter was put to public humiliation because of the philandering ways of her husband. I told them that they have legal recourses. But both of them are hesitant for the same reason…they need their husbands.

In the faces and in the narratives shared to me by these women I can sense the helplessness and the dilemma that tears their consciences apart. Many women despite the existence of several laws protecting and enhancing their rights are still stuck to their miserable conditions. It is my vision that the violence would stop. I see it in the near future by banishing ignorance and by making women more resilient. This I plan to do in a two-pronged approach. I will dedicate my life to making  women well informed of their rights and then empowering them by giving them financial independence. It is in this accord that I will undertake to educate women of their rights.  I will also create a facebook account or a website for this purpose. Second, I will coordinate with an NGO for assistance in providing a livelihood program for women. I will start it in my husband's hometown where rampant cybercrime victimizes so many children and women. This I hope to accomplish in my own little way.

Know that, domestic violence is a slow lingering sure death for many women who suffer in silent anguish. Although not all end in tragic physical death but many are living like zombies trapped in a world of meaningless agony. The law and the judicial process is not enough to eradicate this menace in our society. That's why I am here in front all of you to bare the sad plight of many women today who suffer in silence. I am here in front of you today as a voice for all the women who have none or lost the tenacity to speak up for themselves.. I enjoin you to join me in this noble endeavor and crusade. Herculean the task maybe, but it's worth all the while in the world. Let us together empower the women…so that those in the darkness may see the brilliance of their own light. Let us rise up against violence. END VIOLENCE NOW!

Regis Cebu Leadership: Reflection Paper 2- External and Internal Factors That Shaped Me by Leader Gem S. Reuyan

Dear Prof. Jorge,

Please see my Reflection Paper 2.

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Regis Cebu Leadership:  External and Internal Factors That Shaped Me by Leader Gem S. Reuyan Reflection Paper 2

1.   External -  what are family, environment school and work experience that shaped you today?

2.   Internal  -  your values, strength, weakness and how do they affect on how you decide act

3.   How do they prepare you for your future challenges..

I am a product of my experiences, of how I was brought up by my family and who I am associated with. The way I respond to different circumstances is a product of my decision which is a reflection of my strengths and weaknesses. 

External factors

Family.  I was raised by two hardworking people.  My mother spent full time attending to our needs when we were still young.  I would say, she has the most difficult profession in the world – she is a mother, a wife and a housekeeper. My mother was very cautious and protective.  That is the reason why I'm not an outdoor or "sporty" person during my early years. In fact, I never learn how to bike, swim or any sports. We were not allowed to do those since we might suffer injuries and the like. I think I got my being extra cautious from my mother.

My father worked as an overseas contract worker when we were still young. But even if he was away, I never felt his absence for he sends us pictures and gifts.  When he returned home, he ventured to rattan business.  In business there are some ups and downs. I'm happy that my father was able to sustain the family.  We don't have the nicest house but we have enough food, clothing and education.  My father is a problem solver and a strategist. Most of his relatives and friends ask for his advice or opinion.  We was good at providing logical reasons.  I think my being a lawyer was inspired by my father although he did not really encourage me to go to law school.

I grew up with three sisters. I am the third in the family.  My eldest sister works as lawyer; the second one works as office clerk and the youngest works with the government.  My sisters are my best friends. We grew up together and we were never really apart from each other until we were fully grown up. Having three sisters have both advantages and disadvantages. They can relate to you and give you advice. However, I can only get the perspective of a woman on certain issues.  I'm glad I have my closest uncles and cousins on the side who are supportive of us. My sisters and I may not agree at all times but we all respect each other. I can trust them without a doubt and they don't not judge me. I know their love and care are unconditional.

My Spouse. My greatest influencer and critique is my spouse. He is God fearing and loving. He has a profound impact in my life. He is my guide and inspiration.  I stay happy and positive in life because of him. Each day we make sure that we talk and discuss our plans and the future.  We may not be blessed with all that our heart desires but we are contented with all the blessings that we receive.

School and Friends. Like most other children my early years and adulthood time were spent in school. In high school, I studied in a conservative Catholic School. I follow strict uniform code, where we are not allowed to dye our hair, no make-up, and we were mandated to speak the English language whenever inside the campus.  I first learned how to be truly disciplined in school.

Cebu Regis Leadership Movie synopsis of Braveheart, Jcampbell Monomyth and My Life Story by Leader Gem Reuyan (rev)

Dear Prof. Jorge,

Please see revised Movie synopsis of Braveheart, , Jcampbell Monomyth and My Life Story.

Regards

G Reuyan

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Regis Cebu Leadership by Leader Gem Reuyan Movie synopsis of Braveheart, Jcampbell Monomyth and My Life Story

Braveheart

Synopsis:

The movie is about the story of the legendary Scottish hero named William Wallace (starred by Mel Gibson in the movie).  After losing his father, brother and wife, in tragic deaths brought about by the oppressive English invaders, Wallace led his clan to fight against the English garrison in his hometown and was able to send them back to England.  This angered King Edward Longshanks who ordered his son Prince Edward to stop Wallace at all costs.  However Wallace was resolute on exacting justice on the wrongdoers and oppressors. He led the other Scottish villagers in the revolt against the English.  Wallace led his fellow Scots in a series of bloody battles that seriously crippled English leadership. 

On the last part of the movie, Wallace was captured and brought before the English magistrate. He was tried for treason, tortured and was eventually disemboweled.  Faced with certain painful lingering death he was given the option for a quick death only if he submits to the king.  However Wallace refused, and instead of asking for mercy he shouted "Freedom" which was witnessed by the crowd. His heroic death inspired the Scots who eventually rose up united and won their freedom from the English invaders.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. - Nelson Mandela-