I STARTED my public speaking sessions on Oct. 13, 2021, with six participants and boy! What pleasure I had mentoring again! I have always loved public speaking since I was in my early twenties, and I have the National Power Corporation-Visayas Regional Center (NPC-VRC) in Cebu City to thank for!
Sonia Momongan-Academia, the amiable lady who served as Secretariat of the NPC-VRC Executivesâ Toastmasters Club then, asked me to take her place since she was pregnant at the time. I attended a few meetings with her and was dumbfounded by the parade of dynamite and powerful speakers who came from other Toastmasters Clubs in Cebu City!
Right then and there, I decided that this is what I want to become: a powerful, eloquent, and confident speaker who will mesmerize the audience, haha!
That was the beginning of my romance with public speaking. It was a journey, too! I was privileged to serve as Secretary of the NPC-VRC Executivesâ Toastmasters Club, and it was a brilliant learning experience.
To clarify, I wasnât a member of the club since it was designed for executives only but at 22 and the pleasure it brought, I couldnât complain! I just maximized the experience.
The NPC-VRC Executivesâ Toastmasters Club was the brainchild of then NPC-VRC Vice President Asisclo T. Gonzaga, a Boholano, who eventually became president of the National Power Corporation.
Thus, my gratitude to NPC-VRC, Engr. Gonzaga, Sonia, all the executives then who welcomed me into their fold. One of the best trainings in my life!
When I relocated to General Santos City, I provided public speaking trainings to the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, groups of professionals, students, and fellow church members.
Itâs so good to help others who are desirous to learn and improve their skills. If they are up to the task, I am going to challenge them.
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Whatâs up with Task Force GenSan?
Task Force GenSan signed a deed of donation with Marchael Sea Ventures on Oct. 14, 2021, for two new motorcycle units to enhance the mobility of the Task Force in the execution of its mission. Marchael Sea Ventures was represented by Michael D. Buhisan, chief executive officer.
Meanwhile, Task Force GenSan also facilitated the send-off of the second batch of seven families (out of twenty-one) who compose the informal settlersâ community at the back of Task Force GenSan headquarters in Purok Pearly Shell, Barangay Bula, General Santos City on Oct. 19, 2021.
General Santos City Social Welfare and Development Office Department Head Rebecca V. Magante together with Lyhra P. Dee of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-12 facilitated the giving of gift packs and cash assistance worth Php 3,000.00.
Present in the ceremony were Macky Gonzales, Social Welfare Officer I, Kagawad Edison Tulio of Barangay Bula, City Engineerâs Office personnel, the City Engineerâs Office administrative section who aided by retrieving house materials belonging to the rescued families, and Josereniel Jamillarin, assistant manager, PAGCOR General Santos, who donated ten kilos of rice and assorted goods.
It may be recalled that also on October 8, 2021, the Task Force held a Send-Off Program for the twenty-one families. The City Housing Land Management Office (CLMO) headed by Mary Ann C. Tan, the CLMO, and Barangay Bula facilitated and implemented the relocation of the families at Guardian Hills in Barangay Bawing in General Santos City.
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Tomorrow on âWoman Talk with Belinda Sales Canlasâ, our guest is a KPOP fan and former performer who will share his perspective about how Korean Pop Culture has invaded the Philippines and conquered the hearts of many Filipinos.
It will be an exciting edition for all generations, not only for millennials and Generations Zs! So, join us tomorrow by liking our FB Page, âWoman Talk with Belinda Sales Canlasâ. It runs from 4 p.m. â 5 p.m. over 98.3 Home Radio General Santos. You can watch via FB live or listen to your radio sets.
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Food for Thought
Everyone has his own set of insecurities in life. But I am just wondering if our insecurities blind us from what we have achieved during our best seasons. Let us not forget the people who have helped us become better versions of ourselves at these life stations.
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Writer can be reached at belindabelsales@gmail.com. Twitter @ShilohRuthie/PN
