Jocelle Batapa Sigue

August 12, 2018

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 […]

August 11, 2018

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 […]

August 3, 2018

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 […]

August 1, 2018

The Bill of Rights: The Heart of the Nation

If Section 2 or the Declaration of Principles and State Policies is the Soul of a Nation – I consider Article 3 or the Bill of Rights – the heart of a nation. It is the part of the constitution which protect every citizen from the abuses of external parties including the government. It is […]

July 30, 2018

The Federalist of Mindanao: 83 Years Ahead of His Time

It does not take a multitude of men to foresee the future and to know what is right. It only takes one.

July 29, 2018

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 […]

July 25, 2018

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 […]

July 24, 2018

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; […]

July 22, 2018

Digital Cities PH Awards for Best Practices in eGovernance for LGUs

Speech for the Launching of the Digital Cities Philippines Awards for Best Practices in eGovernance for LGUs on July 20, 2018 at Novotel, Manila Good evening, fellow digital champions, movers, and shakers with special mention to the men and women in this room who believes that the strength of this country lies in the sum of […]

July 15, 2018

Lantawan

There are many reasons to take a long drive to Sitio Lantawan, Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City, Province of Negros Occidental. Aside from an amazing scenery along the way from Bacolod or Talisay, as you anticipate a breath taking view when you reach your destination – you will be rewarded with pure and fresh air, really […]