"Pamaskong Kantahan ng Jaycees at Philippine Marines"

Christmas Season is in the air. What comes to my mind when this season arrives is the Christmas caroling. Last year, JCI Cotabato in partnership with the Marine Batallion Landing Team-7 (MBLT-7) under the leadership of then president JCI member Malot Juliano initiated a fundraising activity called "Pamaskong Kantahan ng Jaycees at Philippine Marines" for the benefit of the marine troops. The Philippine Marines is mandated to keep a regular force necessary for the security of Cotabato City and its residents. Cotabato Jaycees decided to take steps to contribute positively to the Cotabato community by strengthening the capabilities of the Philippine Marines. Ergo, the fundraising. This monetary gift will not only be a fleeting donation but an investment for stability.

JCI Cotabato and the MBLT-7 had fun singing the Christmas carol in places and establishments in the city. This year, Cotabato Jaycees are planning to have this fun-filled project for a cause. I hope this year will be very successful like last year's fundraising. I hope too that we will get the same support as the one we have received last year. God bless!

The Verse of the Throne

To my Muslim brothers and sisters, this is something worth sharing: 

Benefits of AYATUL KURSI

1. Recite while leaving house: 70,000 Angels will protect you from all sides;
2. Recite when entering home: poverty will not enter your home;
3. Recite after wudhu: it raises your status 70 times;
4. Recite before sleeping: Angel will protect you whole night;
5. Recite after every fajr prayer: the distance between you and Jannat will be death only; and
6. For our dear ones who have passed away, recitation of Ayatul Kursi and giving it as hadiya to them gives them light in the grave.

Please share it to others, you will keep on getting reward, every time  some one acts upon it, even when you have died up to the day of judgment.

Days Away in Malaysia

After savouring the moment in Singapore for few days, Willa and I travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia riding a bus for four hours. It seems like we were just taking the trip from Davao to Cotabato City, only more comfortable bus. The place is much like Philippines, it is truly Asia. the people are warm and friendly. The foods are mouth-watering.

We stayed at the cheap hostel in Kuala Lumpur, the Anjung KL guesthouse, located right at the city center. It is one of the most stylish guesthouse in Kuala Lumpur, it is clean and a comfortable place to stay. 

Our stay in Kuala Lumpur was limited but we were able to manage our time. We were able to go to different tourist spots in Malaysia with a limited time such as the Petronas Twin Tower (of course), Batu Caves, Orchid Garden, KL Butterfly Park and the Petaling Street Chinatown), the best place for a cheap shopping with spectacular sights. 

The Smell of Singapore

It was in December 2010 when I first landed the foreign land. Luckily, it was Singapore. This trip was scheduled the day after my induction as 2011 JCI Cotabato President. I thought to myself this is the best time to travel. I wanted to chill and relax before I face this huge task entrusted to me and before I put myself to the test in leadership. The trip to Singapore was simply amazing. I was with my travel buddy, Willa who worked in Dubai and was then having a vacation in the Philippines after 5 years of working abroad. We planned to meet halfway at the NAIA. She, coming from Dubai and me, from Cotabato City. I was very excited and eager. A blissful experience indeed. We went to different places like the famous Sentosa Island, Butterfly Park, Jurong Bird Park, Tibetan Temple, Orchard Road, Universal Studio and a lot more.  And of course, we went to Clark Quay, a popular landmark in Singapore. We did not miss it for the world! We painted the town red. It was my dream to travel round the globe. I never thought I will have this opportunity to smell the air of Singapore. Thanks to Willa who initiated it. I used to travel a lot. But only within Philippine jurisdiction. I have been to some part of Philippines in Luzon, Visayas, and my territory the land of Mindanao. 

My Inaugural Speech as 2011 JCI Cotabato President

Bismillah Rahmaniraheem. Assalamu Alamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wal barakatuhu.

Warmest welcome and Salam to National Executive Vice President of JCI-Philippines, JCI Senator Randolf Ivan Ruste; Area Vice President of Area V, JCI-Philippines, JCI Member Norrianne Lou S. Frondoza; 1974 LO President JCI Senator Ed Rabago; 1998 National Vice President, JCI Member Ricardo Juliano; Atty. Abubakar Katambak, Cotabato City 1st Councilor Hon. Datu Graham Nazer G. Dumama; 2010 Chapter President JCI Member Ma. Lourdes Romelli D. Juliano; JCI Cotabato Past Presidents, Visiting Chapters from JCI Gen. San Twinstar, JCI Greater Pagadian, JCI Durian and JCI Makilala Whitegold, fellow JCI members, esteemed guests. LADIES and GENTLEMEN, GOOD EVENING!

My heartfelt gratitude to Allah (subhannwataallah) for this event and opportunity, to my beloved parents-for providing me with more than enough love and guidance, to my friends-for the the happy-functional relationship, and to the past presidents (mington, ricky, lando, donjie, paul, malot and gurlie) for the inspirations.

It was in 2007 when I asked immediate past president Malot Juliano if I can possibly join the JCI. She answered with a smile "of course, you can!" I practically invited myself in. I thought then, I have to see other people, meet new friends and maybe change some old boring routine. I wanted to be in a new group, and found myself being accepted by, not a group but, a FAMILY. A family of colorful, spirited, and service-oriented people. I became a "family" member, and this family even entrusted me various key positions. I was appointed Assistant Secretary in 2008 by then president Paul Fulgar, Executive Vice President in 2009 under the leadership of then president Gurlie Frondoza and Treasurer in 2010. They made me realize that I can try seize opportunities, that I can share in the privileges,and see how wide my horizon could be. They did well to my confidence and self-esteem. I am blessed to be in this group where support is over-whelming, kahit na minsan pinapaiyak nyo ako."

With pride and honor, I am grateful to accept this yet another task entrusted to me-being the 2011 local organization president and privileged to be their first female muslim president. With this, I aim to be the best that I can be, I am determined to bring in new members to the organization, create new awareness of the organization's existence to the community, I intend to have more activities and priority projects and ensure that each member is getting a lot of opportunities to help them develop themselves. I hope that you find it in your heart to join me as we collaborate in meeting these challenges. For without your support, this cannot be possible. I hope too, with the help of the Almighty, my fellow members, I can give what I am expected to deliver. I only have one year to lead. Since I am not in a relationship right now, beginning tonight I am married to JCI Cotabato for one year! I will do my best I can. But I can only achieve these goals with your help.

At the end of the day, we can only be better if we work together.

Again, thank you for entrusting this 42 kilos, 5 feet something frame with this big tasks! Mabuhay tayong lahat!

 

Davao, a Place To Be

Every month I visit Davao to check on my house and see if everything's fine. I cannot let the month pass without going there actually, it has become my monthly routine. Not just that, I also go there if I intend to watch movie. And for the record I love to watch movie alone because movie time is a me time which reminds me of what happened to me while inside the movie house at a certain mall in Davao. There's this one guy who sat right beside me notwithstanding the fact that there are a lot of seats vacant. I was really pissed off. So i transferred seat. But he keeps on following me. I got scared. I immediately approached the lady guard who was on duty and reported the incident. The lady guard told me that there is also another female complainant. It surprised me really that a decent mall like that will be filled with freaky people. I went home with dismay because they were not able to catch that freak. But hey, that doesn't stop me from watching movie alone because i always enjoy my solitude. I did it again the next day in a different mall. :)

There goes my Davao visit...=)

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