in order to be a fully competent parliamentarian, one should have broad thinking, eloquence in speech and knowledge in the proceedings but most of all, one should have sufficient competitiveness.
the past two years that i spent as a member of the TNHS parliamentary team has been more than fruitful for i gained more than experience, more than trophies, medals or certificates, more than improvement in the command of the english language, more than knowledge in parliamentary procedures. i especially gained the prudent intrepidity of competing and being a competitor above all else.
our first year has been the most rewarding as we yielded the national championship trophy for the parliamentary procedures with kuya elp as the presiding officer. in our second year, when mr. chair and the other graduates departed from TNHS, ellen took over as the chairman and together we competed once again in the regional level where controversy arose because of a breach in the calculation of points, nevertheless we were the official regional winners. although we failed to defend our position as the national champion in davao city, we justified our stand as able parliamentarians of region V.
this year, our third and last chance of representing t
he tabaco city division in the regional level, is proving to be the most difficult year. even though we have been practicing hours and hours a day for the purpose of improvement the undeniable lack of discipline is dominant resulting to an almost wasted effort of presenting motions and deliberations. nevertheless, because we all want to return to baguio, where the 7th national STEP skills development and competition is going to be held, we still try to be the best that we can be.
the past two years that i spent as a member of the TNHS parliamentary team has been more than fruitful for i gained more than experience, more than trophies, medals or certificates, more than improvement in the command of the english language, more than knowledge in parliamentary procedures. i especially gained the prudent intrepidity of competing and being a competitor above all else.our first year has been the most rewarding as we yielded the national championship trophy for the parliamentary procedures with kuya elp as the presiding officer. in our second year, when mr. chair and the other graduates departed from TNHS, ellen took over as the chairman and together we competed once again in the regional level where controversy arose because of a breach in the calculation of points, nevertheless we were the official regional winners. although we failed to defend our position as the national champion in davao city, we justified our stand as able parliamentarians of region V.
this year, our third and last chance of representing t
he tabaco city division in the regional level, is proving to be the most difficult year. even though we have been practicing hours and hours a day for the purpose of improvement the undeniable lack of discipline is dominant resulting to an almost wasted effort of presenting motions and deliberations. nevertheless, because we all want to return to baguio, where the 7th national STEP skills development and competition is going to be held, we still try to be the best that we can be.~o~
- BRAINS- of course it is not unknown to those who are versed in the parliamentary procedures that one of the most vital elements to be a qualified parliamentarian is wit. this is mainly because in order to be able to participate in a mentally stimulating debate, one should as well be mentally equipped. simply put, intellect is the prerequisite of being a full-blooded parliamentarian.
- TONGUES- another is the command of the english language. one should be able to express his thoughts about a certain issue or topic in the english medium without disregarding sense, logic and fluency. furthermore, eloquence is the key to an impressive parliamentary demonstration as this admittedly intimidates other competitors which consequently demoralizes them. aside from this, a proper parliamentary meeting requires members who speak clearly for the benefit of everyone simply for the purpose of hassle-free communication.
- TECHNICALITIES- also, one should be well versed of the parliamentary rules in order to garner sustained points of order and hold an organized meeting. this is another essential factor of being a parliamentarian since the core of being one relies on the maintenance and following of proper parliamentary proceedings.
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to be honest, this is the first year in three years that i actually feel unsure of winning. this is primarily because of the lack of new members who are competent enough to uphold the legacy of the previous parliamentary members and the legacy we will leave them with. however, i still hope that they will earn the reputation of being true parliamentarians as they thrive to improve in the craft that i hold so dear.
to be honest, this is the first year in three years that i actually feel unsure of winning. this is primarily because of the lack of new members who are competent enough to uphold the legacy of the previous parliamentary members and the legacy we will leave them with. however, i still hope that they will earn the reputation of being true parliamentarians as they thrive to improve in the craft that i hold so dear.
- competitiveness- the ability to represent one side of a battle commensurately in the absence of cowardice and pomposity.
p.s. please pray for our victory in this upcoming regional step skills development and competition on october 15-17 in naga city.
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