Category: Speeches
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To the Graduates of 2022: Keep Learning
By Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Juris Doctor Delivered during the Afternoon Ceremonies of the 65th Graduation Rites of the University of Saint La Salle-Bacolod, Bacolod City, Philippines, May 29, 2022 In 1997, the year I graduated from law — a popular but fictional commencement speech written by Mary Schmich in the Chicago Tribune – became a song two […]
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The Aim of Education is to Give Hope
By Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Juris Doctor Delivered during the Morning Ceremonies of the 65th Graduation Rites of the University of Saint La Salle-Bacolod, Bacolod City, Philippines, May 29, 2022 Graduates of the New Normal – the Brave Batch of 2022 – You are such a unique breed. You faced a pandemic that disrupted the whole globe, drastically […]
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Know Your Candidate
Click: Know Your Candidate over SunStar Bacolod May 4, 2019 WATCH: SunStar Bacolod News Online launches our newest segment dubbed “Know Your Candidates” FIRST STOP: Bacolod mayoralty candidate Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue as she presents herself, her track record and her platforms for the city.
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Its Impact on the Workforce
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Its Impact on the Workforce Delivered during the Talking Points – American Corner US Embassy TalksSeptember 27, 2019 University of Saint La Salle in Bacolod City We are living in the midst of a revolution – the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a digital revolution. Human beings are now more connected than ever before. […]
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The Vision of Change
Outline of Speech of mayoralty candidate Jocelle Batapa-Sigue delivered during the Opening Salva of One Bacolod last April 1, 2019 at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Center It is not a question of what Bacolod is today but what Bacolod could become in the future. For what Bacolod is today is not a work of one […]
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Standing For Justice
My First Privilege Speech delivered before the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod on October 21, 2004 To my esteemed colleagues, the Honorable Members of the Sanggunian Panlungsod, other fellow workers in government, my fellow women lawyers and advocates for women and children’s rights, friends – good afternoon. I rise today for the first time ever to […]
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Speaking as Councilor and Counsel For The Earth
Privilege Speech Delivered by Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue on April 23, 2008 before the Regular Session of Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod At the outset – I want to state that I am delivering this privilege speech on the occasion of the on-going celebration of International Earth Day which was yesterday – actively participated in by at […]
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HOW DO WE EMPOWER CITIES TO BECOME DIGITAL CITIES?
Inspirational Message of Senator Sonny Angara DIGITAL CITIES PH AWARDS: Best Practices in eGovernance for LGUs Friday, October 12, 2018| Jose Rizal Hall, PICC, Pasay City WHILE WE CONTINUE TEACHING STUDENTS GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES USING MAPS THAT DIVIDE HUMANITY INTO COUNTRIES, THE WORLD TODAY SHOULD BE SEEN AS A COMPLEX WEB OF CONNECTIONS. AND IN […]
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The Voice of The Free
(Excerpts from my speech yesterday – August 10, 2018 during the Launch of the Voice of the Free at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas, in the presence of all agency partners and stakeholders) It is inspiring for leaders to have role models. VF Founder “Nang” Cecil is one of my role models. I have worked with her […]
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FULL TEXT OF THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS (SONA) OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
[Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City | 23 July 2018] Kindly sit down. Thank you for your courtesy. Senate President Vicente Sotto III and the members of the Senate; House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and the members of the House of Representatives; Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo; […]
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