posted Apr 17, 2013, 2:41 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
Roman Sigma will hold its Strategic Planning Workshop and 1st National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting on April 20, 2013 at the Mindanao Training Resource Center, Davao Medical School Foundation, Bajada, Davao City.
The Strategic Planning is conducted in order to define the direction of Roman Sigma through its Vision, Mission, Goals and Programs for the years 2013 to 2020. The National Executive Council is expected to deliberate and approve the enhanced constitution and by laws.
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posted Feb 8, 2013, 3:44 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
Now is a different time, its the 21st Century!
We are now in a "Social Era", an era in a global world. We can build a great Roman Sigma Fraternity & Sorority in the modern world. As they said, "Rome was not bulit in one day", the Roman Sigma can not be built great by one or few people, it takes all of us to build a Roman Sigma in the 21st Century.
Doing small deeds with great love will be better than just dreaming of big things...
In one front, the social media, let me call on everybody to help.
I enjoin you to do this, a Roman way to promote our group on Facebook, other social networking sites if ever possible.
If you visit my Facebook Profile my alternate name "Ramil Roman Sanchez" appears!
To do that : Go to that gear in the upper right most of your profile page, click and find Account Setting, look for General Account Setting and find Name, scroll down and fill in the "Alternate Name" , now type in your name but make your middle name "Roman."
Best if all of us use our real name, our family picture and a profile pic with a logo in the background. This will be helpful in creating public awareness...that we are Romans! Thanks. |
posted Oct 31, 2012, 7:18 PM by Admin Roman Sigma
The General Assembly passed on October 28, 2012 Resolution No. 3 Series of 2012 - Adopting A No Hazing Policy in compliance with Republic Act No. 8049 otherwise known as "Anti-Hazing Law of the Philippines".
The resolution was passed by Sister Gina Perez-Johnston, with amendment introduced by Brod Epimaco Cabanlit. It is expected that the National Executive Council will issue an new guidelines for the standards of recruitment and initiations effective immediately.
RA 8049 Full Text from: www.chanrobles.com
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORSection 1. Hazing, as used in this Act, is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury. The term "organization" shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or officer and cadet corp of the Citizen's Military Training and Citizen's Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved ny the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the purposes of this Act. Sec. 2. No hazing or initiation rites in any form or manner by a fraternity, sorority or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or head of organization seven (7) days before the conduct of such initiation. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three (3) days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities, and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites. Sec. 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign at least two (2) representatives of the school or organization, as the case may be, to be present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant. Sec. 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers any physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall suffer: 1. The penalty of reclusion perpetua (life imprisonment) if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results there from. 2. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period (17 years, 4 months and 1 day to 20 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind. 3. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period (14 years, 8 months and one day to 17 years and 4 months) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to smell, or shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg or shall have lost the use of any such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged. 4. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period (12 years and one day to 14 years and 8 months) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his body, or shall have lost the use thereof, or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than ninety (90) days. 5. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period (10 years and one day to 12 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than thirty (30) days. 6. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period (8 years and one day to 10 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of ten (10) days or more, or that the injury sustained shall require medical assistance for the same period. 7. The penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period (6 years and one day to 8 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from one (1) to nine (9) days, or that the injury sustained shall require medical assistance for the same period. 8. The penalty of prison correccional in its maximum period (4 years, 2 months and one day to 6 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim sustained physical injuries which do not prevent him from engaging in his habitual activity or work nor require medical attendance. The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen's army training organization, may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or the persons charged under this provision even before their conviction. The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances: (a) when the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat, intimidation or deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join; (b) when the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from quitting; (c) when the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is prevented from reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians, to the proper school authorities, or to the police authorities, through force, violence, threat or intimidation; (d) when the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or (e) when the victim is below twelve (12) years of age at the time of the hazing. The owner of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as an accomplice, when he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. If the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers or members of the fraternity, group, or organization, the parents shall be held liable as principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or who have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed by the perpetrators. The officers, former officers, or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or sorority who actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals. A fraternity or sorority's adviser who is present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take action to prevent the same from occurring shall be liable as principal. The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation therein as principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein. Any person charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating circumstance that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong. This section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other responsible officer of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner provided herein. Sec. 5. If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective. Sec. 6. All laws, orders, rules or regulations which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly. Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
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posted Oct 30, 2012, 2:28 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
Brother Epimaco
Cabanlit, members of the Steering Committee, Brothers
and sisters, good Morning.
I am genuinely delighted to
see all of you today and profoundly honored to be given the chance to formally
open this well anticipated 2nd Roman Sigma National Convention.My
long journey all the way here to General Santos City is vindicated by this
large turnout of members from all over the country and abroad.
It has now been more than 2
years since I have seen a similarly large gathering of Roman Sigma.
It’s also been about two
years since we’ve started mobilizing members of the Host Team of General Santos
City conglomeration of Chapters to organize this biennial gathering. I am
deeply indebted to this hardworking team for their actions on behalf of the
Steering Committee. I must take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation
to Sister Gina Perez-Johnston for leading her team in making this important
event happen. May I ask everyone to please give them a big round of applause.
Sis Gina was also
instrumental to why Sis Amie Zonio is here with us. If she had not strongly bid
for hosting this event in General Santos City, she would have not decided to
come home to her beloved Gensan, all the way from Virginia, USA. Please give another
big round of applause to these two fine sisters.
Iwill say that organizing
this event has not been an easy task.A few months after the 1st
National Convention, the conveners were practically groping in the dark, not
knowing where to begin. Sister Gina, Sister ElgienVerano, (whom I regret that
she is not here with us today due to a schedule conflict), and I incessantly
exchanged views over the internet about which strategy to use. The other
members of the conveners, Brod Leyto Labata and Brod Nestor Longakit, were so
busy at that time that we barely saw them come, online. Nevertheless, their
insights and encouragements gave us strength to keep the ball rolling.
Finally, we decided to
build an Interim Steering Committee, in which, I became the Chairperson, Sis
Elgien, the Chair for fund sourcing, and Sis Gina as Vice-Chair and also the
lead person of the Host Team. Sis Elgien’s contributions were incredibly
valuable up until the last hour, despite notifying us long before this
convention that she couldn’t attend. We kept her absence a secret to discourage
demoralization among members and the Host Team. Sis Elgien deserves a big round
of applause even in absentia.
The problems were never
totally solved after the organizing of the Interim Steering Committee. Five
people can’t do everything. This was aggravated by the fact that Sis Elgien and
I are living abroad. So we agreed to invite more members to join the Steering
Committee.
An addition of six members
was selected based on their contribution to the success of the 1st
National Convention and their potential contribution to the 2nd
National Convention. The response from our invitation was very encouraging.
Brod Dante Manlimos made the
coordination more effective by creating a Facebook page for the Steering
Committee. Brod Alexander Beley effectively coordinated with the Iligan
Chapters. Brod Ramil Sanchez provided us with effective online tools for
coordinating the registration as well as online streaming of our activity today
so that Romans who are not here can join us via the internet. Brod Elias Egam
is coordinating for the MSU –Marawi Chapter tagging along with our younger
brothers and sisters. Brod Raul Almeria coordinated with the Host Team to
create some of the materials for the program.
And last but not least, the
only rose among the thorns, Sis Amie Zonio, my Triangle batch mate, wrestled
with me and the rest of the Steering Committee in developingthe most
appropriate statement for our convention theme. Hence we have: Strengthen
the bond; let’s convene to shape the future. - A very fitting mantra for
this two-day celebration. Please give a big round of applause to the members of
the Steering Committee.
I am also impressed by these
people’s readiness and willingness to accept these responsibilities without
batting an eyelash, when I assigned these topics and tasks in the programme to
them. I salute you guys.
For more than four decades,
Roman Sigma had focused most of our energies on the usual activities campus
Fraternities and Sororities do; such as recruiting members, increasing our
numbers, socializing, etc. We did not anticipate the future. We never really
pondered on the fact that we would still be Romans beyond the university and
that there will be new generations of Romans born in various campuses around
the country. Thus, we never really thought about planning the next steps for upgrading
our organization to meet the challenges of a new era.
In the early 90’s, when
Sto. Nino Community Chapter was still very active, Brod Jerry Dela Cruz, one of
the prominent members and now a very successful businessman, asked me where we
are heading. He observed that while we met regularly, did some community
projects and ventured into small time enterprises (such as sponsoring benefit
dances in the town plaza during fiestas), most of the time our chapter’s money
was spent only on “tapok-tapok,” that
would always result in drinking sprees.
He opined that we can do
better than just socializing and recruiting and investing on petty projects. He
envisioned a “big” Roman Sigma, an organization that can be compared to
prominent civic organizations with a clear vision, mission and goals. I said
yes, it’s possible? The first concept for the Roman Sigma Foundation actually
originated from that conversation. Although that plan was not yet realized, it
was never forgotten. I said to myself, someday, the right opportunity will
present itself again. And it has, indeed, today! I believe we should consider
it all over again. And this time around, we’ll make it truly happen.
I believe things larger than
us do not happen like magic. It takes time, effort and a lot of patience for
something great to be born. Planning is its mother and the right time is its
birthday. The biennial national convention will provide us with that
opportunity. It is the only time that we members of the Roman Sigma family can
discuss these dreams. We will start here.
But first of all, we need
to delve further into ourselves: Know who we are, what we are, what we stand
for, and most importantly what our goals for existence are. We need to know all
of these things before we can determine what we really want and what we can do.
The foundations of our existence should first be strengthened. Only then can we
move on to the next phase.
Brothers and Sisters, the
national convention means an opportunity for us. To plan, discuss, exchange
ideas, and act on whatever is workable one at a time. We never need to rush
because this process is tedious. What is important is that we have started the
process. We should not cower despite how big these goals seem to be. We should
not be afraid to dream big, for only in dreaming and working hard for it can
our aspirations become a reality.
Heavy?
Looks challenging?
So it
seems, but I believe we can do it.
For two whole days and two
nights, the Steering Committee carefully selected activities that will guide us
towards achieving these goals. As you can see in the Programme, the activities
are loaded with lots of listening, participating and doing. No fun games!
This is because we are
still in the organizational strengthening phase, which is the first stage of
our process. When this is over, our next conventions will be a bit more active
and physical. There will be lots of leisure activities like beach volleyball
and fancy shows because we have done our homework already.
For that time, the next
Steering Committee may decide to extend the convention for 3 days. Why not? I
am confident that with our combined hard work and the expected excellent output
of this event, contributions will be pouring from members in support of the
next convention. Imagine, if only all members will contribute - say an average
of 1,000.00 pesos each - we will have more funds to spend for a three-day
convention.
Please look at the statistics;
In my crude estimate (Don’t
ask where I got the data. It’s just an educated guess.), our population is now more
or less numbering 2,000 members worldwide. But let’s get real. Let’s look at
tangible figures. In one of our Facebook
accounts (the one created by BrodRamil), there are 651 members and counting.
Of
this 651,
481-
I am certain to be full-pledged Romans
347 –are
employed
Of this 347
91- works or lives abroad
45-are in government service
197- are in private sector
14 – are engaged in business
117- are students
and
19- uncertain status
Therefore, if these 347
members would only send at least P1000 each, we will have a convention fund of
347,000.00 pesos. I’m sure there will be savings left that we can use to fund
beneficial projects.
Sounds exciting, right? So
maybe we should all spread the good news. What do we do now?Today and forward,
we will keep on connecting to all members worldwide. We will tell them what we
have been doing here so they will not hesitate to send their support for
upcoming conventions. We can do it over and over again!
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Ok, I know you are keen to
get started. Me too! But let me make this quick announcement I’ve been asked to
deliver; ___________
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I would like to leave you
with a quote from Thomas Moore. He said:”We need people in our lives with whom
we can be as open as possible. To have real conversation with people/ may seem
like such a simple, obvious suggestion, /but it involves a lot of courage”
I wish you all a very
interesting convention and a lot of real conversations.
Brothers and sisters, ladies
and gentlemen, it gives me great honor and pleasure to declare this 2nd
Roman Sigma National Convention open!
We may now partake from the
most delicious lunch Gensan has to offer. Indulge yourselves.
Thank you.
BrodJuanlorenzo
J. Castillon Jr., Chairperson-Steering Committee
Delivered
during the Opening, 2nd Roman Sigma National Convention held on October 27-29
at Water Gran Beach and Resorts, General Santos City |
posted Oct 30, 2012, 1:30 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
The National Executive Council of Roman Sigma Fraternity/Sorority, 2012-2014
Dante Comendador Manlimos, Chairperson
Ramil A. Sanchez, President/Vice Chairperson
Gina Perez Johnston, VP for Finance
Nestor Rotsen Longakit, VP for Membership
Alexander Godwin G. Beley,
VP for Operations
Roquito Malunes Jr.
Mario Pelarion
Mon Eliezer Sambo, Marawi Chapter, Fraternity Student Representative
Lislie Mendoza Jumawid, Tacurong Chapter,
Sorority Student RepresentativeNational Secretary: Cynthia de los Reyes
National Treasurer: Zaldy Avena
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posted Oct 17, 2012, 12:52 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
The program may be downloaded from resources-downloads or at the 2nd national Convention menu.
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DAY 1 Saturday 27 October
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8:00am
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Registration
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9:00am
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Convention Opening Ceremony
The Host Program Committee
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9:45am
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Welcome: What GenSan can offer?
Sis Gina Perez-Johnston, Chairperson for Hosting Committee,
Yellow Ribbon Batch ’83, MSU-Marawi City
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10:00am
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Morning Tea
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10:20
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Recognition of Delegates(by Chapter)
Sis Amie Zonio, Member, Steering Committee- Virginia, USA
Triangle Batch ’82, MSU-Marawi City, assisted by the Host’s
Invitation Committee for distribution of convention name tags
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10:50
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The singing birds of same feathers: ROMAN SIGMA HYMN
Brod Raul Almeria, Member, Steering Committee-Iligan City
Batch ’_________________
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11:00am
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Keynote Address:
“End the identity crisis. Know your Roman self.”
BrodJuanlorenzo J. Castillon, Chairperson, Steering Committee
Triangle Batch ’82, MSU-Marawi City
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12:00 Noon
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Luncheon
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1:00pm
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A glimpse of the glorious past - an Inspirational Speech
Grand Roman, Brod Brig Gen Roger Nuneza, AFP Ret, Iligan City
Founder-ROMAN SIGMA
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1:30pm
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Milestones of Roman Sigma-1969 to present
Brod Alexander G. Beley,Member, Steering Committee,
Batch 1969, St Peter’s College-Iligan City
Brod Elias M. Egam, Member, Steering Committee, Faculty, MSU
College of Forestry
MSU Marawi City
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2:00pm
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"The Emerging Role
of Fraternities in Higher Education".
Brod Ramil Sanchez, Member, Steering Committee -CHED, Caraga
Batch ’87, MSU, Marawi City
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2:45pm
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Questions and Answers-"The Emerging Role of Fraternities in
Higher Education".
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3:00pm
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Afternoon Tea
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3:45pm
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“Exploring the possibility of creating a Welfare Fund. Are we
ready?”
Sis Amie Zonio, Member,Steering Committee-West Virginia, USA
Triangle Batch ’82, MSU, Marawi City
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4:30pm
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Questions and Answers-“Exploring the possibility of creating a
Welfare Fund.
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4:45pm
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“Building the National Structure-strategy to expansion and effective
delivery of services”
Brod Dante Manlimos, Member, Steering Committee, Head of Planning,
DAR, Surigao Norte
Batch '82, San Nicolas College, Surigao City
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5:30pm
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Questions and Answers- “Building the National Structure-strategy for
expansion and effective delivery of services”
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5:45pm
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Wrap-up of the day activity-Brod Nestor Longakit, Member, Steering
Committee, Land Bank of the Philippines-Pagadian City
Batch______MSU, Marawi City
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6:00pm
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Announcements/Break/Refresher
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6:30pm
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Dinner
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Socials
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DAY 2Sunday 28 October
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8:00am
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Morning Program
The Host Program Committee
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8:15am
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Workshop 1- The
recruitment practices and the legal impediments
Convenors: Brod Ramil Sanchez, Sis Gina
Perez-Johnston
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9:15am
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Workshop 2- Exploring
possibilities for membership welfare fund
Convenors: Sis Amie Zonio, Brod Leyto Labata
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10:15am
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Morning Tea
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10:30am
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Workshop 3-Building the National Structure
Convenors: Brod Dante Manlimos, Brod Raul Almeria
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11:30am
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Preparation of Legislative Proposals(Preliminary)
Facilitator-Brod Nestor Longakit
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12:00Noon
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LUNCH
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1:00pm
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Workshop 4-
Constitution enhancement, National ID, centralized communication, etc.
Convenors: BrodJuanlorenzoCastillon, Brod
Nestor Longakit
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2:00pm
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Input: Simplified
Parliamentary Procedures, how to hold meetings effectively
Brod Juan Lorenzo Castillon Jr.
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2:45pm
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Preparation of Legislative Proposals
(Finalization)
Facilitator-Brod Nestor Longakit
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3:00pm
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Afternoon Tea
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3:15pm
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BUSINESS PROPER
Presiding: Brod Juanlorenzo J. Castillon Jr.
Chairperson, 2nd RS National
Convention Steering Committee
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Agenda:
1. Call to Meeting
2. Determination ofquorum
3. Reading and adoption of the previous minutes
4. Presentation of the new business
5. Deliberations and voting
6. Adjournment
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6:00pm
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Plenary (Bidding for hosting the 2014 National Convention)
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6:30pm
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Announcement/Refresher/Break
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7:00pm
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CONVENTION and 43RD
ANNIVERSARY DINNER PARTY
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Day 3 October 29,
2012
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6:00am
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Beach Dip
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7:45am
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43rd
Anniversary Breakfast
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8:30am
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HOME SWEET HOME
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posted Oct 17, 2012, 12:26 AM by Admin Roman Sigma
Kon mopadala mo sa inyong contribution, palihug ug send sa inyong name ug amount nga inyong gipadala kang Brod Jun (Roquito) Malunes cell- 0905 810 0874 para dali ang paggconfirm, kon mopadala mo via Mhuiller ang iyang address: Roquito Malunes, Purok XI Tincagan, Gen. Santos........since dili siya active diri sa FB you can send him text instead.
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