11.11.11

From horror stories to movie title and to being the lucky number for gamblers, 11.11.11 have different meanings.  And lucky for me,that day had been very significant.

11.11.11 marked one of the highlights of my new career.


August 2011, we received an invitation from STI for their "2nd Voice of the Youth Oratorical Competition", with the theme "Rediscovering Filipino Values. I see. I act. I advocate.


Our principal showed me the letter and entrusted me to take charge of the preparation for the competition.

I have chosen my student, Jhune Perez, to be our representative. He appears to be a timid boy for me; and he may not have the most wonderful voice in the class but I saw the potential in him.

The Pre-contest was held. From 40 schools, we're trimmed down to 15 participants.

The date for the competition on the Divisional Level was set, 11.11.11. It was held in Gaisano Mall Activity Center here in Kalibo, Aklan. We were all nervous in the place, plus the Aircon worked to make our feet colder..


I have heard 15 high school students speaking their minds out through the art of public speaking. They had their messages heard. I just hope the whole Philippines could have heard them speak!



The program started at 1:00 pm and ended at 5:00 pm. The final announcement was said. Congratulations to the winners!

I have always believed that excellence in not being the best but doing your very best in everything. The battle's half won, just by joining alone. We may not have won the competition but we have learned a lot.

I will be looking forward to joining more competitions like that.