Category: Social Media Posts
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Two Generations Unite for the Future of the New Generation
Statement Regarding the Endorsement of Governor Alfredo Maranon, Jr. Dated December 14, 2018 I feel blessed to receive this wonderful gift on the occasion of my birthday from a man who is well-respected and widely-recognized for his work as a public servant for many years. I thank Governor Alfredo Maranon, Jr. for publicly endorsing my […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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ONE Bacolod: A Call For Unity (Part II)
“Do not be a part of the problem – be a part of the solution.” The message is loud and clear – Bacolod is looking for solutions, and not just solutions but innovative and creative solutions built around concensus. This is the essence of One Bacolod which I launched on November 30 also as a […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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November 26, 2009: When I decided to Step Forward For The First Time
(NOTE: Below is my public statement when I announced my intention to run for the Congressional Race of Bacolod in 2010. These are My DREAMS for Bacolod 9 years ago. On November 26, 2009 I faced the public to share these dreams. My dreams never changed – until today – I have consistently worked to […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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Why am I not Running For Councilor Again?
This is the season when anywhere I go these days, people ask me these questions: What position are your running for in 2019? Why are you not running again? What are you doing these days? Why did you step out of politics? What’s your plan? Your next move? Which party are your joining? These are […]
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Iloilo’s Innovation Ecosystem
Three whole days well spent. That’s how I describe my expedition to the City of Love – Iloilo from August 23 to 25. I was invited to join a startup founders event, an ICT council assembly and a regional ICT event. As usual, in chronicling my expedition, I post on FB. And below is a […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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SONA Review 2018
(My FB Post on July 23, 2018 as a reaction to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte) The President stood there today saying more powerful and hardhitting words than expletives. More than anything else – HE STOOD THERE FOR US AGAINST POWERFUL SECTORS which Business INVOLVE MILLIONS and BILLIONS […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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Curriculum Vitae: Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Highly qualified executive leader and manager with over 26 years of experience in leading teams, companies, institutions and large organizations with proven ability to achieve targets and deliverables according to the mission and strategies of these entities. Possesses the leadership ability to lead stakeholders in creating shared vision and agenda […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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Article II: The Soul of the Nation
(A Comparison of Article II or the Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 2018 Draft Constitution of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution and under the 1987 Constitution) The true essence and identity of a republican nation can be found in its written constitution. And for me, her soul can be […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue
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I Am Fed Up
Who could have thought that one day I will finally take my debate proposition to the stage of the nation and beyond my university’s podium? Whether or Not the Philippines Should Shift to Federalism. And get the chance to argue for the affirmative side not based on draw lots but based on a choice of […]
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Kalayaan
Philippine Independence Day Speech of Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental on June 12, 2010 Kalayaan I believe literally means Freedom. Although today, the official world we celebrate is Independence but let me focus on Freedom, and its two facets. When we use the word Freedom and ask ourselves what kind of freedom […]
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