Friday, September 26, 2008
THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING AT BAGUIO CITY

Day 0 (September 5, 2008)
It’s our first day in Baguio and in this day is our registration day. I and my fellow officers from ISNHS roam around to the different places in Baguio. As a first timer, I enjoyed the cold weather there and seeing the green pine trees. I was amazed w/ the view at the Minis View and enjoyed looking at the beautiful dresses, accessories, shoes and the different kinds of gadgets there at the SM. My stomach is satisfied with the delicious food that I eat at the food Court. All of this things happened during the first day of staying in Baguio.
After eating the dinner, we were amazed w/ the very nice and enjoyable presentation of the Guest Speakers and Guests that night w/c held at the Benitez Hall. One of them is Mr. Joey Pelaez, the CSCA Executive director. I was interested listening and watching his presentation, presenting the rules and regulation of this National Leadership Training.
The crowds were shouting w/ the beautiful performance of Miguel Aguila, a handsome recording artist/ actor when he swayed as he sang the song Sway...
And of course, the were shouting, laughing and enjoying and enjoying w/ the different jokes and songs given by the Kapuso star. Nanette Inventor, an actress/ comedian as she sang “Ako’y isang Pinoy, Tayo’y hindi Kano, huwag kang mahihiya, kung ang ilong mo ay Pango,” and translate this song w/ the different languages, telling the history and the influences of the foreigners and of our tradition. This night ends w/ a smile in our faces and excited w/ the next activity that we will going to attend in the next day... And this was hosted by the handsome partners “Kuya PJ” (John Paul Lanot) and “Kuya Ian” (Al Ian Barcelona).

Day 1 (September 6, 2008)
A part of this training is that waking up early in the morning and takes ice cold water for a bath. The one who is scheduled in food must line up for our breakfast, the one scheduled in dorm, should make sure that our area was clean and in order and the one who scheduled in talk must be on time in the sessions to listen to the speaker, guests and facilitators. This is our everyday schedule.
After eating delicious breakfast, we attended to the Opening Ceremony w/ the keynote speaker, Hon. Vilma L. Labrador, undersecretary, DepEd and the inspiring message of Hon. Reinaldo Bautista Jr.,the city mayor of Baguio City. After the Opening Ceremony, we attended to the plenary session, coaching for success w/c was given by the President of Business works Inc., Mr. Ardy S. Roldan. After the session, we eat the delicious foods at our dorm, enough energy for the activities this afternoon. After the lunch, we attended to the breakout session w/c will be held on the different halls but for us Group B, we went to the Lay- up because the space in Quezon Hall is not enough. Different activities were given and because of this, I met new friends from different regions. Lectures were given by the Ateneo Student Trainees or STRAINS. The topic discussed is about workbook was also given to each officer. After those activities, we again have our dinner. After the dinner, we went to the Benitez Hall for the Program Launching, 2008 Vice President Noli de Castro Academic Excellence & Exemplary Leadership Awards given by Atty. Jesse H.T. Andres, the chief of staff office of the Vice President. After that Dr. Juan Rome Nereus Acosta, the Former Representative of Bukidnon give his speech. Then these was the followed w/ the Youth Interaction, youth rally/ speak given by Mr. David Maulas, NF Pres. 2003- 2004; Mr. Luigi de Vera, NF Pres. 2004- 2005; Mr. RJ Burdeos, NF Pres. 2005- 2006; Mr. Frank N. Arbis, NF Pres. 2006- 2007 and the hansome face Benralph Yu, NF Pres. 2007-2008.Those Presidents energized the crowd w/ the energetic Yill of the SGOs “Sigaw ng Kabataan, Tayo’y Manindigan and say Yes to Progress” and Vice Versa. These was followed by the presentation of the handsome singer Jimmy Bondoc as he sings the hit songs like “I’m Yours” while playing the guitar. The crowds were shouting as he sang especially when a participant was called to have a duet w/ him. Of course a guy was also called. Different songs were sung, different stories were told. After this were sung, the last song he sung was “Let me be the One” but before that, they also have a duet w/ Kuya PJ, because it seemed that they are twins. It’s very enjoyable that night. After the show, we didn’t waste the chance to have a picture talking w/ him and it is success Jimmy Bondoc is more handsome in personal compare to the screens and one thing I can tell about him is that he is good in playing the guitar and he have a very nice voice.


Day 2 (September 7, 2008)
After taking a bath and eating one breakfast, we started the day attending to the plenary session held at the Benitez Hall, Ms. Emily Abrera, and the Chair. Emeritus, Mc CannErrikson Philippines and the President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines talked about earning, building and Nurturing Trust. This was again followed by another plenary session, “From Coaching to Counseling to Monitoring,” w/c was given by Ms. Donita Rose, an actress/ host/ Trainer; Mr. Erik Villarama, a trainor and Ms. Liz Claudio, a trainer. After this we eat our lunch and go again w/ the topic this time is about Trust. We learned many things in the lectures and activities. This was followed by a plenary session, about Dealing w/ difficult People w/c was given by Mr. Henry Tinedeo, an Educator/ Scientist. After our dinner, we went again to the Benitez Hall for this Night’s event. Some of us went through the window because people are everywhere. This night, we have the Miting de Avance and the Final Presentation of the NFSSG Candidates. The two parties, the Smile And the Pulso Party gave a beautiful presentation and presented the candidates w/ their speech. Noel Cabangon, an artist/ singer gave us a very nice presentation as he plays the guitar and sings. After him was the Presentation of the two PDA stars, Bea and Inyaki, also an energetic dance was given by the 24 Beat Dancers and a lively performance was given by the HS Teens. Their presentation is very nice that the Benitez Hall are shouting (crowd) and one of them is me. After this, I sleep tight, hoping that tomorrows’ event will be more enjoyable again.


Day 3 (Septamber 8, 2008)
As usual, we woke up in the morning and take a bath. We have to do our responsibilities and attend to the sessions. We would not able to attend to the plenary session about communicating and connecting w/ people effectively w/c was given by Ms. Barbara Aragon because we went to get our bags at the secretariat. This was followed by a special plenary session given by the Former First Lady; Imelda Marcos w/c was about Nurturing Culture and Arts in Reaching Out to Today’s Youth. This was very interesting... After this, we eat our lunch at our dorm. After our lunch, we went to the Quezon Hall for the election of the NFSSGO. I vote for the SMILE  Part, so w/ the other delegates for ISNHS. After this, we attended to the plenary session about the Skills and Attitudes of a Peer Counselor w/c was given by the motivated speaker, motivated minds, Ms. Carelle Mangaliag whose birthday is at the same day so we sung a Happy B- day song for her. I enjoyed so much w/ her lecture especially when we dance. After this, we attended to the Breakout Session given by the STRAINS. This day, we talk about Failing Forward, that nobody is pefect, that even the greatest of people make/ commits mistakes. After that, we ate our dinner, then we again return to Benitez Hall that time is just like a battle ground because the guest speaker is the Youth Spokesperson, sam Concepcion. Everyone wanted to find a place where near in the stage. This night is also the presentation of the incoming officers. After that, Sam Concepcion performed and he was announced that Bea, the HS Teens and the 24 Beat Dancers together w/ Inyaki performed again. The crowd shouted louder and louder. Sam Concepcion as one has already so many fans, how about if you combined them all... The Baguio City Rocks that night...


Day 4 (September 9, 2008)
After having our breakfast, we went to Benitez hall for the Plenary session about leading by example; Walking your talk given by Mr. Anthony Pangilinan, the President of the Master’s Lighthouse Foundation. The next is about Mentoring Students Effectively given by Ray Gapuz, the founder and Chair of RA Gapuz Review Center. We eat our lunch after those two sessions and after that we attended to the Breakout session held at the Benitez Hall, by STAINS. These, I meet Kuya Vico and Ate Tal. There are so many activities that we performed in this session and most of those activities all by group. After that, this was followed by the Videoke session given by Mr. Geronimo Sy, the senior Policy Adviser of DepEd and the State Prosecutor of DOJ. Because of this session, I learned the song entitled “In Yours”. Next to this is a session given by one of the host, Al Ian Barcelona, AIB Training... I would not able to finished the session because I am scheduled food that day and so because of that we get the food and we ate our dinner ahead of the others. After that, we have known that the program continues until the night... Because of that we return to the Benitez Hall, and I’m worried because I left my bag to one of my friends there....I texted them to get it.... We find a peace were we can watch and we went to the upper part of the hall. There we met a girl, and she get our cellphone number and e-mail address. This night should be the socialization, some of the delegates wear a formal dress, but for us, we didn’t wear that because it’s raining that night. This night, we have the oath taking and the designation of the new spokesperson, Sam Milby, a popular artist/singer. He sang very well and after this, we have closing program. It’s already our last day here in Baguio, so we must enjoyed it. We took pictures with the hosts, Kuya PJ and Ian, to Mr. Joey Pelaez and we also have autograph signing.... It’s very enjoyable....



DAY 5 (September 10, 2008)

We wake up early and fixed all our things. We ate our breakfast and after that, we all make sure that one things are already packed and the dorm is clean and in order. This is now the last day of our staying here in Baguio. Time passes so fast that its just like when we are still arriving but them, now we are going home already. But first we will have our field trip. We went to the Mansion and take pictures there. It is very beautiful. After that, we went to the PMA, take pictures with the helicopters, to the soldiers and to the tree house. We pose here, pose there and pose anywhere. While traveling (jeep) we all eating our merienda. We were satisfied with the beautiful views as we are traveling & we didn’t waste the opportunity to go to the Botanical Garden. There are beautiful flowers there, some of us have a pose w/ the giant statues there and some of us buy “pasalubong.” After that, we travel again to the Market of Baguio. It’s just like the Market of Vigan, there are also “Ukay- ukay” there.... We buy most of the pasalubong there because we find the products that it is cheaper at their Market. We have also our boat riding there at the Burnham Park, enjoyed paddling.... After that, we went to SM for our lunch and then we went to the Partas Bus Station, ready to go home....
This experience is one of the most unforgettable experiences in my life for I’ve learned many things in Baguio, from the plenary sessions to the back out sessions. I’m also very thankful to the STRAINS and to the different guest speakers because I learned so many things from them. I have met new friends, from different Regions, learned new things about leadersip.... I’m also thankful to the Shuttle jeep because, bec. Of them, we do not need to walk a distance to go to the different halls. And as I go home, I go home w/ those memorable experiences happened only here in Baguio....