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| ==[[Catanduanes News]]== | | ==[[Catanduanes News]]== |
| '''CSC student wins AKB search for Outstanding Student of Bicol''' | | '''10% decrease in daily rice distribution will not affect rice supply - NFA''' |
| *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841332317093 | | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841332403929 |
| *By: PIA | | *By: PIA |
| *''March 21, 2012'' | | *''March 23, 2012'' |
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| VIRAC, Catanduanes- Jonathan V. Tulod, a fifth year Civil Engineering student of Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) was awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB) for School Year 2011-212 by Ako Bicol Partylist (AKB), Philippine Association of College Student Advisers (PACSA) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office V. | | VIRAC, Catanduanes- The National Food Authority (NFA) provincial office here assured that the decrease by 10 percent in the daily rice distribution will have a small impact on local rice supply primarily because this is harvest season. |
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| Tulod and nine other TOSB winners received a trophy and P20,000 cash prize each during the awarding ceremonies at the University of Saint Anthony in Iriga City on March 9, 2012.
| | According to NFA provincial manager Oscar Tubalinal, said decrease will have a negligible impact since it coincides with the ongoing harvest of palay in the province and also due to the reason that the Virac Public Market retailers of rice are not included in the said cut down which accounts for majority of daily rice withdrawals. |
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| Jonathan, who is the editor in chief of the The Statesman, the official tertiary student publication of CSC, is set to earn his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree as Cum Laude. He is also the Campus Chapter President of Youth for Christ (YFC), the youth arm of Couples for Christ, a Catholic Charismatic lay movement officially recognized by the Vatican and spread to already 68 provinces in the Philippines and over 60 countries worldwide. He also serves as one of the legislators of the CSC Federated College Student Council.
| | The regulated rice distribution is in compliance with the directive of NFA Administrator Angelito Banayo ordering all offices in the provinces to maintain food security stocks at any given time. The order was issued in view of the NFA's current supply situation considering the very limited imports and prevailing market situation. |
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| | The 1,000 bags usual daily distribution was reduced to 900 bags, a reduce of 100 bags which according to NFA is insignificant due to the current ample supply of rice. |
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| In his acceptance speech, he shared what went through during the interview portion of the search. He told the audience he was caught off guard when asked what leadership principle he clings to.
| | Moreover, Catanduanes was allocated a total of 200,000 bags of NFA rice for 2012 wherein only 24,000 has been delivered since January 2012 which is due to the inability of mainland millers to cope with NFA requirements. |
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| “But then, I just answered what perhaps my heart tells me and what the Holy Spirit dictates me to declare. So I said, I do not have a memorized John Maxwell leadership dictum, but I have always believed that leadership is synonymous to discipleship; it is just like what Jesus Christ did—he came to serve and not to be served, and so he is considered the most influential leader of all time, and that is the best leadership principle I would always hold on to,” he said.
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| He likewise acknowledged his leadership as editor in chief of the CSC Statesman which instilled in him the sense of social responsibility and expressed his gratitude most especially to his parents, as well as to his mentors and his YFC family for their integral part in molding and honing his personality.
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| Prof. Ariel Buban, executive assistant of Ako Bicol Partylist said the search recognizes the priceless role of youth in nation building. He commended the awardees for being the epitome of excellence and pillars of quality education. He also encouraged the awardees to ‘walk the extra mile for the country’s future.’
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| In his keynote speech, Congressman Rodel Batocabe of Ako Bicol said the awardees represent the very best that Bicol can offer. He stressed that the selection underwent a stringent process: the TOSB must have grades that are at least in the level of a cum laude; that they must not only be academically superior but must have also holistic perspective, leadership skills and talent to share to their schools, community, and the Bicol Region.
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| He added that the essay competition was aimed to know the values and aspirations of the TOSB contenders and the interview portion was done to know more about their convictions and principles in life.
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| He exhorted the awardees to “work really hard, and do better than us” and congratulated their parents for raising them well. He finally challenged the TOSB to “continue the fire of excellence and idealism burning through the years.”
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| Over 40 students in the region joined the annual search. The 10 awardees were selected from the 20 finalists. Last year, CSC’s entry, John Elmar B. Templonuevo, BSED and editor in chief of CSC Statesman also won the search. Two other students from CSC who were among the 20 finalists (Carlito Gelito and Francis Timbal both from College of Education) were also given certificates and P2,000 incentive.
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| The other Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol winners, aside from Jonathan V. Tulod of CSC are: Marlon S. Pontilla of University of Saint Anthony, Bryan E. Novio – Ligao Community Colleges, Patrixia Shirley D. Santos - Bicol University, Renier L. Ramirez – University of Northeastern Philippines, Monique B.Sabio, La Consolacion College, Jemalyn N. San Jose – University of Nueva Caceres, Mary Grace L. Villar – Ateneo de Naga University, Jason L. Castillo – Computer Communication Development Institute, and Ma. Clarissa A. Bombase – University of Nueva Caceres.
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| ==Catanduanes Zip Codes== | | ==Catanduanes Zip Codes== |