Experiencing COLORADO.

I had so much fun here. Authentic experience.

American Council of Young Political Leader's Professional Fellows Program

The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is an intensive 6-week exchange for political professionals from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Following an orientation in Washington, DC, participants will travel to another city to participate in four-week intensive fellowships in an office with day-to-day mentoring and guidance from an ACYPL alumnus with the goal of strengthening their understanding of American governance, politics, and the legislative process. At the conclusion of the program, all fellows will return to Washington for a 3-day Professional Fellows Congress where they will share their experiences with other international fellows from around the world. ACYPL’s 2014 PFP focuses on seven ASEAN countries as part the broader Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US Department of State.

I appreciate National Movement of Young Legislator (NMYL) and American Council of young Political Leaders (ACYPL) for this once in a lifetime opportunity. I am truly grateful.

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COMPANY COMMANDER'S SYMPOSIUM - 2ID Philippine Army

Talked about stakeholder's feedback and assessment to Civil - Military Operations of 2ID Philippine Army in Oriental Mindoro. Commemorative Tree Planting and first time Firing Range exercises with Gen. Rodelio Santos and officials of 2ID Phil. Army. ‪#‎JungleFighters ‪#‎GreatExperience — at Camp Capinpin, Tanay Rizal

Panel Discussions

Tree Planting

With company Commanders & officials

With Mayors of Baras, Rizal & San Juan, Batangas.

Cabuyao & Kilapnit Outreach Climb

Successful and funfilled 3-day Outreach Climb in Cabuyao & Kilapnit Mangyan Communities. Activities include Health Check-ups/Medicines, Feeding Program, Hygiene & Grooming for Mangyan Pupils, Distribution of School Supplies , Healthy Teeth Campaign and Kultura Mangyan Preservation. I so appreciate all of our Keep Hope Alive youth volunteers, teachers & sponsors. Thank you for all your hard work, love & heart to serve the needy. For all you did then and now ~ bringing compassion & humanity to our activities, and being a voice for those who need it. Thank you for serving the Lord. You are making a difference. ‪#‎KHArocks

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP 2014

           

         The Local Government of Mansalay through its Youth & Sports Development Committee in partnership with National Youth Commission, Philippine Army 4ID, Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro and Keep Hope Alive will conduct the first ever Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) for local youth leaders, members of Barangay Task Force on Youth Development, student/campus leaders, community and sectoral youth representatives on August 15-17, 2014 at Royal Splash Resort Complex, San Antonio Gloria Oriental Mindoro with the theme that focuses on “youth capacity building, citizenship/nation building, disaster preparedness, leadership and governance”.

            The activity is in pursuance to IRR of the Republic Act 10632,Rule 5 Section 2released by theCommission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)which states that the 10% SK fund shall be used solely by the barangay for projects (1) Youth Development Programs and Projects such as, but not limited to Capacity-Building (e.g. Leadership Training/Youth Camp Program, Employability Skills Training Value Formation, Citizenship/Nation-Building Seminar)among others. Barangay officials, youth organizations/sectors and educational institutions are hereby encourage to allow their youth leaders and task force members to participate in the abovementioned activity –where young leaders will learn about Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and explore different strategies as a tool to inspire change in a variety of development areas, identify and problem-solve barriers to implementing leadership, social development and disaster preparedness programs in their organizations/communities. 244 youth leaders, Task Force on Youth Development members, Student Supreme Government Officers, youth volunteers and Barangay Officials attended the whole event.

          Personally, I would like to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, supported and volunteered for the success of Youth Leadership Camp 2014!

          More than 200 youth leaders, Task Force on Youth Dev’t members, Phil. Armies & LGU/Brgy. Officials gathered in 3-day Youth Leadership Camp to forge a new vision for Mansalay.

The youths (15-30 years old), who came from diverse age groups, sectors and organizations were there to practice teamwork and cooperation, learn about governance, capacity building, DRRM, reproductive health, diversity of their peers, and develop the leadership skills they will need to be the future

leaders.

            The 2014 Youth Leadership Camp focuses on Capacity & Nation Building, Leadership & Governance & Disaster Risk Reduction Managament. Young leaders learned from our resource speakers and facilitators who specialize in youth experiential peace building, leadership and

local governance. Special thanks to Commissioner Perci Cendana of National Youth Commision. #YLC2014 #MansalayYouth #kabataan #PagAsaPagbabago

International Youth Day 2014

International Youth Day 2014 - A Consultative Workshop & Discussions on Youth's Role in Disaster Risk Reduction Management initiated by National Youth Commission led by Commissioner Dingdong Dantes held at Bayview Park Hotel - Manila. These youth leaders from diff. cities and provinces of Luzon have imagined innovative DRRM solutions which harness their creativity and the power of new technologies. #IYD2014 #YOUTH4DRRM #proudfilipinoyouth

Lukban Outreach Climb 2014

              As always, Lukban Outreach Climb wouldn't have happened without you, our amazing Keep Hope Alive youth volunteers & sponsors - thank you so so much!

              Whether you know it or not, you are one of the reasons why someone never quit. Worth it ang pagod at sakit ng katawan sa 9 hours na paglalakad sa ilog, gubat at pag-akyat sa matatarik bundok para marating ang pinakamalayong paaralan ng Mansalay. God bless you more!

              Be an inspiration & a blessing, always. #KHALukban -at Sitio Lukban, Panaytayan

Congratulations Graduate! :)

              Warmest congratulations to all the graduates of 2014 who have entered the first door of more opportunities and great possibilities. The Local Government is doing its part to give you the best education in this part of the country. We can only hope that you, in turn, will meet us halfway and do your part to achieve your dreams.  I know that you are going to do great things. Find the good in people, be grateful and work hard.

            Again, kudos to the new graduates and let us be proud to be Filipinos. God bless.

NGITING TAGUMPAY PROJECT

NGITING TAGUMPAY PROJECT: I have done many physical exams in Day Care Centers & Elementary Schools in Mansalay. By far the biggest health problem is dental decay. For that reason, I begun teaching the youngest children in the schools how to brush and take care of their teeth. As an incentive we are giving each child in those classes a toothbrush & toothpaste and actually have them use it during the teaching. This Healthy Teeth Campaign is for every Day Care Centers & Elementary Schools in the Municipality of Mansalay.

BANTAY KALUSUGAN Project

BANTAY KALUSUGAN: Health Check-up is a chance to have a private, face-to-face assessment and conversation with a Health Care Provider (Physician, Nurse, Pharmacist) to better understand their health conditions and how/when to take their medicines, what they are doing for the patient and how to control any side effects. This is a Free Health Check-up/Assessment and Free Basic Medicines Program given to community people of Mansalay. As a nurse I am striving to achieve long term and self-sustaining healthy communities where extreme poverty and lack of basic  education and healthcare are a problem. I believe that through spiritual healing and preventive care a healthy community can enable itself to withstand the challenges of tomorrow.

Empowering the Youths.

I proposed this ordinance to the Sangguniang Bayan of Mansalay to develop a sports program in providing opportunities to bring out the best in the players and elevate them to a highest level in sports; To encourage all sports organizations be it municipality-wide or Barangay-based level, to foster a development program in an atmosphere of cooperation and participation; To support implementors and its leaders toward capability- building, and; To draw/elicit commitment from individuals and institutions, thus bringing Mansalay towards excellence in sports.

PRIVILEDGE SPEECH (January 8, 2014)

BAGONG TAONG 2014

Tulad ng dati, tuwing darating ang Bagong Taon,  pag-asa at tuwa ang inaasam ng mga kababayan natin. Una sa lahat, ang hiling ay pagbabago sa pananaw, sa sarili, sa mamamayan at bayan . Bawat isa sa atin ay naghahangad ng progresibo at maayos na pamumuhay .

Tuwing Bagong Taon, halos lahat tayo ay gumagawa ng pangako sa sarili sa pamamagitan ng “New Year’s’ resolution. Ang tanong: May natupad ba tayo sa ating mga ginawang  pansariling resolusyong? At sa loob ng mahabang taon ng iyong ginagawa ang New Year’s resolution, ilan ang natupad?

Samakatuwid, tayo mismo ang simula. Nasa ating mga kamay ang tunay na pagbabago na hinahangad natin para sa ating bayan. Ito ay panahon ng pagkakataon para sa ating lahat upang ilagay sa tamang landas ang sarili at bayan.  Napakahalaga ng papel natin sa ating bayan dahil sa pamamagitan ng tamang pamumuno at pagbalangkas ng bago at nararapat na batas ay kasabay din ang tunay at epektibong pagbibigay solusyon sa isyu ng korapsiyon, kahirapan, kaunlaran, kaayusan at kapayapaan.

Kung sa gayon ay kailangan tayong maging aktibo sa pakikilahok para sa pagkamit ng tunay na pagbabago para sa ating bayan.

Totoo: kapos ang pagsisikap na baguhin ang mga istrukturang panlipunan kung hindi babaguhin ang indibidwal, kagawian o kultura. Pero kung hindi hahantong sa nauna, kapos din ang ikalawa – magpapanatili sa mapagsamantalang kaayusan at magbibigay lang dito ng makataong itsura.

Kung tutuusin, kung palalalimin sa mga istrukturang pang-ekonomiya’t pampulitika ang mga suliranin ng bayan. Malamlam man sa pandinig subalit nararapat lamang na pagtuunan ng pansin ang mga serbisyong tunay na kailangan ng ating mamamayan: Pagkain, malinis na tubig, trabaho, gamut at serbisyong medical, malinis at tahimik na kapaligiran, karapatang pantao at kalidad na edukasyon.

Samakatuwid ay malaki ang gagampanan nating papel para sa pagkamit ng pagbabago sa ating bayan. Kaalinsabay ng mandatong ipinagkaloob sa atin ay kailangan nating iparating sa mas nakatataas at aksyunan ang tunay ang hinaing ng maliliit na mamamayan at nilalaman ng ating mga puso at isipan, hindi puro pangako at salita lamang. Manapa’t kailangan nating makialam upang siguraduhin na ang interes ng mamamayan ang isusulong ng mga taong nakaupo sa Barangay, Munisipyo, Kapitolyo, Kongreso at Senado at hindi ang interes ng kung sino man ang gusto umupo at manungkulan.

Sama-sama nating harapin ang bagong taon taglay ang pusong hangad ay tunay at makabuluhang pagbabago para sa sarili at para sa bayan.

Maraming Salamat po. Maligayang Bagong Taon

Hon. SHERNAN F. GAMOL, RN

Municipal Councilor

Mansalay, Or. Mindoro

School Electrification Program

This School Electrification Program has been helping communities and students in far-flung areas in the Philippines through the use of renewable energy-powered multimedia technology; both teachers and students experience better teaching and learning conditions. Luckily, Mansalay got 4 out of 6 solar projects in Mindoro Provinces (Anahaw, Sinariri, Kilapnet & Salay Elem. School). Over 67,546 students in over 200 rural schools all over the Philippines have been given access to this multimedia- based distance education powered by renewable energy program (Solar Power) of AMORE with help from program partners such as WinRock International, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. – E-Media Program, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc., Intel Microelectronics (Phils.), Inc., International Copper Association, Southeast Asia, Ltd., Malampaya Foundation, Inc., National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Rotary Clubs (Davao & Dipolog) & San Miguel Corporation (Phase 3).

Anahaw Elem. School

Sinariri Elem. School

Salay Elem. School

With School Heads and Division Representative

Bayanihan Bloodletting Activity

4th Infantry Battalion of Philippine Army showed its bayanihan spirit through the recently held Blood Letting Activity organized by OMBC (Oriental Mindoro Blood Council) under the office of Vice Governor Bonz Dolor with the help of Mansalay RHU with its slogan "Dugo mo, Buhay ko".

Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon.

Nurse to the Mountains.

     

During Health Check-up in Sitio Lukban, 50kms away from low lander communities.

 Being a local politician and an independent Nurse practitioner in our municipality is an opportunity for me to learn the values and culture of Mangyan tribes and to live a unique personal and professional experience that is simply not available in any hospital or health care employment setting. 

      Not only will you encounter a fascinating people and culture, but your expertise as a nurse will be broadened and valued. In my practice as an independent professional nurse, a broad spectrum of services, I have the opportunities to explore different specialties and gain additional skills in the field. I also see how your efforts to care for advocate for and educate patients and constituents which can have a ripple effect on the entire community.

      One of my nursing goals is to “ensure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are accessible and available to all Mangyans and Native people in this country.

Geriatric patient from Brgy. Bonbon

Kilapnet Mangyan Settlement

Cabuyao Mangyan Community

With sitio leader (community chieftain)

Watch out for Mansalay's First ever Mangyan Festival this November 2013!

The Mangyan Festival aims to:

1. Raise awareness of the richness of Mangyan culture to tourists and lowland Mansalenyos

2. Promote respect and recognition for the Mangyans and their diverse cultures through various forms of artistic expression

3. Celebrate and promote the Mangyans' unique crafts and arts

4. Instill among the Mangyan population especially among the youth a deeper understanding and appreciation of their own heritage and of the need to keep it alive for the next generations.

      

Courtesy: Jacob Maentz Photography