Empowering the Youth
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Councilor LEX speaks in front of 1,600 students from various provinces and cities of Region VI for the Regional Hospitality Industry Seminar
Resource Speaker, Entrepreneurship in today's hospitality industry
Councilor LEX shares information and knowledge about leadership and management to over 250 students of various Iloilo City medical related schools (only about 150 were expected but more came)
Lecturer, Leadership and Management in Today's Modern Times
With my 1 week boy city councilor counterpart Andrei
The only elected Philippine Delegate to the UNESCO Intergenerational Leadership Forum in Storrs, Connecticut, USA and New York City, USA
The Only Philippine elected delegate to the Asia Europe Young Political Leaders Summit in Denmark (Europe)
The Only Philippine elected delegate to the Asia Europe Young Political Leaders Summit in Denmark (Europe)
Sent by the Liberal Party as observer to the local elections in Taipei and Kaoshung, Taiwan
Attended a seminar in Indonesia
Chosen as one of the Philippine China Youth Ambassadors in 2005 and went to 3 cities in ChinaSeptember 28, 2008
It is an honor and a privilege to be considered as a youth leader in the City of Iloilo, much more of Western Visayas and amazingly of the Philippines in Global Events.
In the City of Iloilo, I am thankful that I am invited as lecturer or guest speaker of various youth events for schools, associations and professional organizations for their local fora and regional assemblies. I always feel the pressure of doing well and of trying to exceed expectations so as to impart a certain knowledge and to try to be an inspiration to the youth not only of the City of Iloilo but also elsewhere.
I believe in the talent, competence, integrity, energy and dynamism of the youth. I also believe in getting guidance and wisdom from the experienced and from learning from their mistakes. I also believe in treating women well and fairly. These are the sectors I believe should be empowered and given full recognition for their efforts of improving our society and of making them reach their potentials.
As a member of the youth sector, I am proud to be of service to you my fellow youth and also to the women and the elderly sectors.
As Dr. John Maxwell has said, "only secure leaders empower others". I believe in nurturing and guiding young minds and of developing more leaders to introduce change and innovation in our communities. The more leaders we have, the better it is for our country and the world.
City First (Unahun ang Syudad)
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ribbon cutting to open the Tourism Photo Exhibit
Awarding John B. Lacson as the champion of the Toursim Quiz Bee
during the blessing of the new city proper district health officeSeptember 25, 2008
I have always practiced the policy of City First. It means that the progress of Iloilo City comes before my personal and political interests. This is the main reason why as the youngest City Official I cross party lines and go beyond political affiliations for the benefit of the city. As of the moment, I consider myself as an independent in the City Council. I ran under my own local political party, UGYON party (Ugyon is a hiligaynon term which meand to unite or united).
I support programs, ordinances and projects whoever they emanate from whether administration, opposition or independents as long as the purpose is good, the plans are feasible and for the welfare of Ilonggos and if would result to the progress of the City. It would even be much better if it focuses on the sectors I give most attention to: women, elderly and the youth.
I will stand for my beliefs and my conviction whether it is the popular or the not so popular thing to do but what I believe, based on my analysis and proper consultation, is what is best for the city.
I thank my parents and family members for giving me the space and for trusting me to make well thought of decisions in my area of responsibility even if sometimes we don't see eye to eye on certain issues but the respect remains.
Let us continue to work for the progress of Iloilo City and for the betterment of the socio-economic condition of the residents of the City.
The Upcoming Children's Month
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With the boy and girl City Officials
with the San Ag Student Council Officers and Students
Young Leaders: City Councilor LEX with SK Presidents: Jan Jan (Iloilo City) and Karl (Iloilo Province)
with the proud parents of the talented kids
with Jenny and JohnThis coming October, we are again celebrating Children's Month. This is the month that we focus on children's rights, priorities and concerns. Although it is good to have a whole month focused on children, I tend to believe that giving attention to children should be done daily, weekly, monthly and for the whole year.
LEX Express Artistic Productions (LEAP) joins the celebration of Children's month with a TV special episode of the talented and children leaders of Iloilo City. We will have Jenny and John, both very young talented singers and Jan and Karl, both young leaders representing the Sanggunian Kabataan. It is the very first time both SK leaders from Iloilo Province and Ilolilo City have accepted to be interviewed at the same time. Being the youngest Iloilo City Official and said to be the voice of the youth of Iloilo, I work with different kinds of people from the most simple to the biggest personalities and from the administration, opposition to the independents. What matters to me is what would be best for Iloilo City and Iloilo in general. I go beyond political affiliations for the good of the people and the community.
For the young people and the young at heart, let us continue to work together and focus on our similarities. Let us show our talents, skills, leadership, passion, integrity and unity. Our strong and determined voice will definitely be heard and listened to.
For the progress of Iloilo City, unite young Ilonggos (UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo), unite Iloilo (UGYON Iloilo).
The women I dream of
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with one of my dream girls: Pauleen Luna
Anne Hathaway: My international celebrity crush
Kristine Reyes: My local celebrity crushSept. 19, 2008
I have always had a certain type of girl which I get easily attracted to...
As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder..
In my case, I have always been attracted to the model type of women. Until now, I am still attracted to that kind of woman but one who also has substance.
She is someone who knows how to stand up for herself and also one who knows how to stand up for her man. A woman who does not only have superficial beauty but more importantly inner beauty..
I am searching for that form and substance "right" woman...I am praying to have the permanent and last gf in my life soon...
My wealth is my health
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Sept. 18, 2008
Health is something that should be ascertained by every individual.
In my case, I have started valuing taking care of my health by eating right, sleeping well and exercise when I started going to high school. Factors such as my asthma before, my yearning to be fit and to feel good about myself have lead me to become a health buff. Right now, I continue such by eating less junk, getting at least 8 hours of sleep a day and hitting the gym every other day.
It might have all started with the superficial benefits of being healthy but it eventually is about becoming more productive and active.
I hope each and everyone would spare some time to live healthy and for sure you will see and reap the benefits of doing so.
