The Rotary Club of Dipolog hosted the VOICE OF OUR YOUTH – IMPROMPTU SPEAKING COMPETITION CLUB LEVEL last October 4, 2008 at the DMC auditorium. This competition seeks to develop the students’ ability to form their point of view on a particular topic within a limited preparation time and to effectively convey their message to an audience in plain English. It also aims the Filipino youth to attain world-class proficiency in English communication, in furtherance of universal understanding and cooperation.

The winner of this club level competition will then proceed to Bacolod on November 22, 2008 for the District level competition, the semi-final round. The Grand Finals, the National Level Competition will then be held in Philamlife Auditorium, United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila.

To represent the Rotary Club of Dipolog in the District Level competition, from St. Vincent’s College, Ms, Jani G. Omamalin . The runner ups are as follows: Mary Lynn Y. Tesaluna from ZNNHS, and Roger Angielo Atenta from Punta National High School.

Other participants include: Riza Jane P. Castillon & Christian James Paco from Punta National High School, Ley April Louise Santos Villaneuva from DMC, Jervina G. Elumbaring from St. Mary’s Academy, Mariethen Grace Abasolo from Sicayab National High School, and Charry B. Baidiango from Dipolog City National High School.

The judges who graced the competition were Atty. Cres N. Palpagan, Jr., Atty Jordanne B. Chan and Hon Fiscal Chad Paler.

From the chairman of this event, Rtn and BM Ricky Mejorada II, and the Rotary Club of Dipolog, we extend our congratulations not only to the winners but to all participants for making this event a success.

By Rtn. Bryan Micah S. Lim
Rotary Club of Dipolog
District 3850

[via Gerald Concha]