Regis Cebu Leadership Call to Arms by Leader Ivy Eleanor Ko- My Liquid Gold journey (revised)

Good Day Professor. I am sending a revised call to arms speech i did last saturday, compared to the one I submitted last week.

Sorry for the delay in posting.

Maraming Salamat and have a great weekend!

Regis Cebu Leadership Call to Arms by Leader Ivy Eleanor Ko- My Liquid Gold journey

To Professor Jorge, and leader classmates, Fellow Parents and Soon to be parents. , Good Morning

Have you ever heard of the Milk Code? 

Yes, there is a Philippine law on milk. Breast milk in particular. The Milk Code or Executive Order 51, signed by then president Corazon Aquino was implemented in 1986 (the first in asia), is the law that protects and promotes breastfeeding in the Philippines. It regulates the industry of formula milk and other milk products that there should be no form of advertising or promotion of milk formula to the public and medical authorities are expected to play a part in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the country. 

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), the Philippines is one of the 37 countries that fully implemented this milk code, Ironically, after almost 29 years, surveys show that Filipino mothers have yet to fully grasp the benefits of feeding their infants exclusively with their breast milk. Only 34% of infants under 6 months are breastfed. Most mothers still opt to use milk formulas for various reasons such as alleged inability to produce breast milk and time constraints. Although an improvement from 2011's 27%, these findings still put the country with lowest percentage of breastfed babies.

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!

Cebu Leadership - Call to Arms/Action Speech by Leader Lt Commander Andre Ladan

prof submitted is my speech for tomorrow.

Regis Leadership Cebu

Leader Andre Ladan

I'll be talking about security for today and how it impacts our daily lives. You might be asking if it is indeed my advocacy, it is. I've been helping friends out whose business operations have outgrown their respective administrative services, I provide a sort of a bridge so that their security could cope up with their operational requirements.

So what is security? The dictionary says it is freedom from fear and anxiety, others say it is a state of being protected. How about you? How do you define it? What do you know about security? Is security the guy who brings out the umbrella as you leave your office lobby under a torrential rain? Is it the one who opens your car door and greets you in the morning? Or the perennial bag inspection by someone who doesn't even know what the crap he or she is looking for?

Sadly that is how we view security, while business owners view of security can be explained by a story wherein the owner of a multinational company met all his security executives. He was asking them how to improve their security, a lot of the guys in the front were asking for more cctv cameras, others more biometrics, some more guards. As the owner was pacing the aisle back and forth a young security manager at the back was whispering to his seatmate saying, " you know we could improve security without actually spending". The boss suddenly blurted, "who's that bright boy at the back?"

That is because we view security as a cost not as a system or a process. We do not realize that it is as important as your finance, logistics, operations and HR departments. If one will take a look closely we can see that security measures are present in all departments. We do investigations for potential hires and promotable individuals, we create SOP's for plant operations to ensure security, we organize committees to evaluate procurement processes and prevent pilferage and graft. We conduct audit for our finances. These are all security measures designed to prevent loss, protect the assets and mitigate risks.

In our personal lives technology has become so ingrained in our daily fabric that it is unthinkable to exist without them. Gadgets have become an extension of ourselves and our link to society. The sad part is, this is the place where we are most vulnerable. Cyber security is not only for our workplaces, it is for us. The threat of viruses corrupting our files, malwares and hackers trespassing into our devices are only some of the cyber threats that are real. We could become victims of social engineering and fall prey to identity thieves. It is in this line that we should practice good security habits. Do install legit OS to avail of patches that addresses bugs and glitches.  Protect and regularly change your passwords, seek additional protection like firewalls and anti-viruses, back up and encrypt your files and secure your immediate area before leaving.

But were you convinced? Probably not… why? Because it is not personal. People have an inexplicable desire to be burned before they learn. It is when we're bitten that we become twice as shy. Let's make it personal then… 

Regis Cebu Leadership Leader Dovie Sainz Call To Arms Speech

Regis Cebu Leadership

Leader Dovie M. Sainz

Call To Arms Speech

Today I would like to share with you my passion: teaching people how to raise children of character.  Whenever I ask people what they value most in their lives, many would answer their family and more specifically, their children. When I ask them what they would want their children to become, most would mention successful businessman, good doctor, lawyer, and other professionals.

But what really is the most important thing that we desire for our children? I believe that it is to raise good and responsible future adults who will contribute positively to our society. In short, raising children of character.

Raising children of character is not easy. It demands time and attention. Let's be realistic. Many people are dual wage earners or have expanded work hours. Some are single parents or have a spouse working in another city or country. The pressures brought about by the influence of social media and internet also contribute to the challenges that many parents are facing today.

Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs there is and frankly, there is no training for this type of job. However, parents are the first and most important character educators of their children.  So today, I will share 3 important tips for raising children of character.

Regis Cebu Leadership – Leader Oliver Solijon – Call to arms speech

Leadership and survival of The Triskelions Grand Fraternity and Sorority

By: Oliver Solijon

Fraternal Brothers and Sisters, I certainly consider it an honour and a privilege to have been invited here to talk to this august body, to this very important occasion our of 47^th anniversary of our beloved Triskelions Grand Fraternity and Sorority and I thank you very much for the very kind invitation. 

Brothers and Sisters, our beloved fraternity and sorority have reached another milestone as we celebrate 47 years of supremacy guided by the tenents and code of conducts. I don't pretend to think that the things I'm about to say will have an impact in your lives but if I can get one person here tonight to reflect about and act upon what I might say then I will not have laboured in vain or spent my strength for naught. 

The very reason why we have come this far is not only because of our tenents and codes of conduct but also of good leadership. Leadership is loyalty, it is energy, it is positive attitude, it is dynamic, it is enthusiasm, it is risk-taking, it is strategy, honesty, it is inspiration and it is prestige. Certainly if you pull all those words together you will come up with the word leadership. 

Cebu Regis Leadership Call to Arms speech by Leader Genevieve R. Ramos

Cebu Regis Call to arm Speech by: Leader Genevieve R. Ramos

GIVING

By: Genevieve Ramos

I was astounded the first time I read the article about the recent news of Mark Zuckerberg with his wife Priscilla who donated 99% percent of his Facebook share to a foundation for a cause, after his wife gave birth to their first born child. I was truly amazed and awe-stricken from thinking, how this young man, despite his age was able to let go of this amount of wealth knowing, that he still has a long journey on his lifetime.  I keep wondering and asking myself, what could be his motivation? What was inside his heart that moved him to do such a great and heroic act? As I read his letter to his newly born daughter, I came across this message on the second to the last paragraph, which struck me most and I quote "And we can only focus on serving this community and this mission because we are surrounded by loving family, supportive friends and amazing colleagues. We hope you will have such deep and inspiring relationship in your life too."   Such is a powerful phrase for me my dear classmates, doing great act such as what Zuckerberg showed us and with what we have discussed in class for the past two sessions, and the series of assignments we had on understanding and knowing ourselves better, is such a connection, a connection that truly emancipates our focus on serving others, which begins when you are filled with the love within yourself, your family and the people surrounding you.

This I think is the essence of this class from the very beginning, from defining moments, the movie synopsis with the JCampbell monomyth, and the enneagram are powerful tools that allow us to discover and know better ourselves. By revealing the dark moments we may have in our lives, we are letting go of the past wounds and start to rekindle the love in our hearts, by discovering the hero within us in order to appreciate life better, and by discovering ourselves with our strengths and weaknesses to harness ourselves to become great. These I believe are the fundamentals in building our own self, able to discover the goodness in our hearts, knowing and accepting our imperfections, only then that we can cheerfully serve others. Perhaps, not as much as what Zuckeberg did but in our own little way we are able to take part.

If I may challenge you my dear classmates, that as we finish this course, we must be able to build better self-awareness, be able to build stronger relationship, to our family, our spouses our children, our colleagues and to the rest of the people around us, so that we may be able to discover what is supreme in us that we can give back to the world and what little things we have that we can share.

As for me, I already plan to fix my relationship with my eldest daughter so I can rebuild and strengthen the relationship with her again while it is not too late. Our family is not perfect but I will try my very best by putting extra efforts in building, enhancing, and deepening relationships with my husband and with my other 3 kids.  As such I will be able to improve my weaknesses such as being emotionally detached, and a less intimate person.

It's been my passion to help others ever since, and I would like to attribute this to my being type 2 personality.  We have been extending financial support to our less privileged relatives for their education. We also plan to sponsor scholars beyond our family, hopefully next year to the foundation and the orphanage we regularly visited.

Lastly I just want to share my dream of putting up our own foundation with the primary goal to sponsor less fortunate children to go to school because I believed that education could make a difference not only on their lives but also in the society. Likewise, I will also instill the value of reading early on, to this children so that they will grow in love for reading, for in reading deepens and widens wisdom..

So what's yours..?

(first to send;  thank you)

Cebu Regis Leadership: 5-Minute Call to Arms Speech Criteria for Judging

Dear Professor Jorge,

As promised, sending across the criteria for judging the 5-minute Call to Arms speech.Below is the criteria for judging as agreed on with Bryan.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Content (55%)

Speech Development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The speech is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and conclusion. A good speech immediately engages the audience's attention and then moves forward toward a significant conclusion. This development of the speech structure is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, delivered with such smoothness that they blend into the framework of the speech to present the audience with a unified whole.

Effectiveness is measured in part by the audience's reception of the speech, but a large part is your subjective judgement of how the speech came across. You should ask yourself such questions as "Was I able to determine the speaker's purpose?" "Did the speech relate directly to that purpose?" "Was the audience's interest held by the speaker?" "Was this speech subject appropriate for this particular audience?"

Speech Value justifies the act of speaking. The speaker has a responsibility to say something meaningful and original to the audience. The listeners should feel the speaker has made a contribution to their thinking.

Audience Response reflects the audience's reaction to the speech. Did the speech hold the audience's interest? Did people understand and respond accordingly?

Delivery (30%)

Physical presentation of a speech carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker's appearance should reinforce the speech, whether profound, sad, humorous or instructional. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.

Voice is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Manner is the indirect revelation of the speaker's real self as the speech is delivered. The speaker should speak with enthusiasm and assurance, showing interest in the audience and confidence in their reactions.

Language (15%)

Appropriateness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audience hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely.

Correctness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

Deductions

Given the tight schedule we have per session, we shall be strictly implementing the maximum 5-minute limit. In excess of the limit provided, the following deductions shall be made from the final score:

>5 minutes - 6 minutes: 1 point

>6 minutes - 7 minutes: 2 points

>7 minutes: Speech will be cut

We hope this is acceptable to everyone.

Thank you!

Best Regards,  <thanks good work>

Izumi

MM Call to Arms Results

Hi Prof. Jorge,

Based on the criteria, pls. see attached ranking of the call to arms speeches.

Though there are noted comments, it is best they are shared with explanation during the announcement sir.  

FYI.

	JUDGES
NAME	MEL	LEIGH	AVERAGE	RANK
MAY ROXAS	95		95	1
MAYE GUTIERREZ	92		92	2
JERMITS G. RABONZA	87	97	92	2
ANALEE CHOCO	91		91	3
ALEX TAN	96	86	91	3
LEIGHNA SITOY-ABARQUEZ	90		90	4
MEL FLORES		90	90	4
ERIKA MANRIQUE	86	90	88	5
JUNSTIN QUILON	87		87	6
CAT VILLANUEVA	87	86	86.5	7
RACHEL LOPEZ	83	82	82.5	8
GAB GABRIEL	87	75	81	9
MARICON BANGAYAN	0	0	0
KHRIS-MAAN SANTIAGO	0	0	0
RICHARD TAN	0	0	0

Atty. Leigh

I am sending an attachment, for your reference.

regards,

Mel Flores

MM LEADERSHIP CALL TO ARMS BY JERMITS G. RABONZA

Hello Prof Jorge.

Hope everything's well.

Here is my piece for tonight.

EKSAMEN

Ni Jermits Rabonza

 Sa ating kagalang-galang na guro, Prof. Jorge.

Sa lahat sa inyo mga lider-kamag-aral.

Magandang gabi.

Hindi kayo naguguluhan. Makatapos ng halos dalawampu't isang salita, malinaw na sa atin na mairaraos ko 'tong talumpati ito.

Anong ba talaga ang gusto kong paksa? Sabi natin sa klase, kahit ano… marami …. basta kung saan ka "passionate"

Pili ka. Naku yari!

I have so many things to talk about that I might miss the whole essence of this exercise.

Sa dami pinagdaanan nating pagsusulit- mula sa eskuwela, sa trabaho, sa pagkuha ng lisensiya, sa mga laro, sa buhay.  Sabi nga ni Tupac Shakur, "every day is a test."

Naniniwala akong ang pinakamahirap na eksamen ay ang tunay na pagkilala sa sarili.

At hindi ito natatapos sa bio-data at vital-statistics.

Sino ba talaga ko?

What do I stand for?

What do I really want in life?

Kagaya ng maraming bagay sa tatlumpu't apat na taon ng buhay ko, nahihiwagaan parin ako kung bakit ako nandito….

-          Bakit ako nag-eeMBA at hindi nag-vocational?

-          Bakit sa Ateneo? Bakit hindi sa TESDA?

-          Bakit ako nag-enrol sa Leadership class? Bakit hindi Solar Night Light Assembly… sa TESDA (oo, solar tapos night light!)

-          Bakit minsan nag-eenjoy ako. Minsan hindi.

-          Bukod sa grading kwatro, ano ba talaga ang gusto ko?

Tumingin ka sa katabi mo at itanong, "Ikaw, bukod sa pumasa, alam ba ang gusto mo sa buhay?"

Wala sa horoscope at tarot card ang sagot.

Wala kay Marcelo Santos III or dun sa paborito mong manghuhula.

Lalong wala sa agimat na bala.

Wag ka nang lumayo. Ikaw rin ang makakasagot!

Talong henerasyon ng pilosopo ang nangaral ng tunay na pagkakilala sa sarili.  

Magbalik tanaw tayo.

Sabi ng Pilosopong Socrates, "an unexamined life is not worth living."

Sinegundahan ito ni Plato na kayang eskwela, "the essence of all knowledge is self-knowledge" at ni Aristotle, "knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."

Sabi ko naman, "E di wow!"

Sakin naman, "in order to uncover what you really want in life, one has to live it."

It takes a lot of courage and humility to immerse deeper with our inner self.

Napapanahon itong mga pilosopiyang ito sa kabila ng maraming pinagkakaabalahang-karaniwan natin sa araw-araw. We are so absorbed with what happening around us, we tend to get lost with ourselves along the way.

Hindi tayo nababaliw, but there will be many voices out there telling you who to be, how to act and what to do.

Sa palagay ko, bukod sa young adult novels, magandang hanapbuhay ang pagsulat ng mga self-help books. Nakakatawa, imagine… SELF-AWARENESS FOR IDIOTS BY JERMITS RABONZA. May market kasi. Bibili ba kayo?

Again. You don't need others to tell you who you are. You are your own person.

Hinahalintulad ko yung pagkilala sa sarili nung nagsisinop ako ng 2016 brand marketing plan:

1.       What do you stand for? / Ano ang mission at purpose mo sa buhay?

2.       Where are you now? / Ano ang mga sinserong kahinaan at kalakasan mo?

3.       Where do you want to go? / Ano ang mga pangarap mo? Saan ka magiging masaya/fulfilled?

4.       How do you to get there? / Paano at kalian mo mararating?

5.       Why do you want to get there? / Bakit mo ito gusto?

6.       How would you know you got there?

7.       Ta-target ka ba?

Ang daming tanong.

Sa palagay niyo siguro ay kilalang-kilala ko na ang sarili ko? Hindi. Pero I strive to know myself more. Everyday.

Ayon sa librong, "The Purpose Driven Life" ni Rick Warren, we can discover our purpose through speculation and revelation. Of course it all starts with God. We do all the work.

Mula sa defining moments, nag-aral ako. Nag-working student. Nagtapos. Nag-trabaho. Nag-aaral uli. Planong magtapos. Sa totoo, gusto ko din minsan matulog.

Yung strengths at weaknesses na akala ko ay pang job interview at evaluation lang ay mga bagay na natagalan pa nga akong sagutan sa learning agreement natin sa klase. Nagpapatunay na at any given point, we sometimes struggle to come to terms with ourselves and confidently share them to others.

Masaya akong nagsusulat- English, Tagalog, Tag-lish. Minsan walang sense. Madalas, masarap basahin. I love writing about the daily grind and slices of life. Naging active ako newsletters nung high school at college. Pag may pagkakataon, nagsusulat ako para ipakita sa ilang kaibigan at sa misis ko. Pangarap ko parin ang makapag-ambag ng piyesa sa Youngblood at magkaroon ng mala-Bob Ong or Lourd De Veyra na piyesa. Sarap mangarap. Malay mo.

Higit na maswerte yung mga bata pa lang, alam na nila kung sino sila at kung ano ang gusto nila sa buhay… pero mangilan-ngilan lang sila- sila Henry Sy ng Shoe Mart at Socorro Ramos ng National Book Store.

Kinasal at nagkapamilya ako makalipas ang 13 taon. Nakasal ako sa may crush sakin nung college, si Mary Ann. Habambuhay kong ipinagpapasalamat kay Papa Lord na sinagot niya ako ng, "Oo mahal narin kita" makalipas ng di mabilang na basted ko nung nakaraan. Araw-araw kong pinahahalagahan at mamahalin ang 1 buhay na regalo niya, si Mateo.

Since I started working, I really wanted to be in sales and marketing. The world of selling and branding is something that sparks my creativity and imagination. I wish to be around successful retail gurus because I want to learn from them. From an entry level marketer to where I am right now, masasabi kong wala akong karapatang magreklamo! Sobrang blessed.