Speech at the Opening Salvo of OneBacolod last April 1, 2019 By Atty. Jocelle Batapa Sigue, Mayoralty Candidate of Bacolod City 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 the work of one but of each one of [...]
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 [...]
Speaking as Councilor and Counsel For The Earth
The Earth Day Network of Bacolod and Negros Occidental Logo 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 [...]
The Voices from The Hill
If no one is listening, then we should raise our voices higher. If no one seems to care, then we should care a little further. If no one is standing, then we should stand for others. We are born proud of our breed. We are not called people on the hill for nothing. We know [...]
Celebrating the Life of A Leader Who Inspire Leaders
Governor Alfredo Galicia Maranon, Jr. was born in Sagay City, Negros Occidental on December 21, 1935. Today, he is one of the most distinguished, respected and recognized leaders of Negros Occidental. I worked with the good governor some 8 years ago and saw for myself why he is so. Last week, on my birthday - [...]
The Speakable Me
It is difficult to be weak. To not have a voice even when you need to speak. To have no power to help even yourself. I have seen so much weakness in the faces of many. In the eyes of an abused child, or woman, in the face of a poor farmer who is falsely [...]
SEARCH FOR 2019 PHILIPPINES OUTSTANDING WOMEN IS ON
The search for The Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service (TOWNS) award is now underway. Presented by TOWNS Foundation, the award is given to outstanding Filipino women ages 21 to 50 years old who have contributed positively to strengthening national capability and shaping the nation’s future. Since 1974, TOWNS has recognized 165 women from various walks [...]
