FLP Opens 7th Local Week Celebration

The winning Parliamentary Procedure team, Sub-Chapter 4

 By Kimberly Caintoy  

   Capiz State University Burias Campus observed the 7^th FLP local week celebration on January 28-29, 2016 with the theme “FLP: Creating a Difference for Tomorrow’s Leaders”.

        Various skill competitions on animal science, crop science, fisheries and agro-forestry were conducted.  Cultural competitions including extemporaneous speaking, vocal solo, vocal duet, and oration also enlivened the affair.  The highlight was the parliamentary procedure contest.

        The opening plenary was chaired by Ms. Lea Jane Salaya, FLP Chapter President.  Dr. Ludovico C. Olmo, the campus administrator, welcomed the guests and attendees. Prof. Gerard Lee Atienza, the Local FLP adviser, introduced the guest speaker, Atty. Arthur J. Lastimoso.

Atty. Athur J. Lastimoso (extreme right) receives the plaque of appreciation for being this year's guest speaker from the key officials of the University

        Atty. Lastimoso is a high school alumnus of the then Panay State Polytechnic College (now Capiz State University), Agri-Science Curriculum. In his speech, he mentioned that   the Future Farmers of the Philippines (now Future Leaders of the Philippines) had a major contribution to his becoming a lawyer.  He told students not to give up on their dreams and not to succumb to failures in life.  He added that they must choose the right leaders during the elections and should not believe everything they see on social media but make informed choices instead.  He concluded his speech by emphasizing that when goals are reached, students must keep their feet on the ground - stay humble, stay simple, and live a life grounded on morality, honesty, and fairness. In parting, he said, “Always remember to have fun.”

        Dr. Pedro G. Gavino, Vice President for Research and Extension, then gave a brief message about qualities of leadership.  He challenge the students of CapSU Burias when he stressed, “Everything starts within yourself, think of the challenge CapSUnians!”

 

        Prof. Ramonita C. Verano, co-adviser of the organization, briefed the participants on the different skills and cultural competitions including the place where these competitions will be conducted.

         Dr. Mary Ann B. Martelino, the OSA chair, delivered her closing remarks that emphasized the importance of responsible leadership.