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Gen Z on the Jab
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Experts believed that vaccinations boost its popularity to the point of prevention. People are exposed to this lethal infection that is huddled together and fought by our immune systems, affecting those who are most vulnerable.
The sole purpose of vaccines is to create antibodies, our fighter towards the encountered disease. It helps us mark the spot to be protected against severe infection of the virus. Here enters a question if it is significant for young generations?
Different laboratories conduct research on infusing fluids into our bodies, they’re torn between rules or duties to live. Citizens express their views and demand transparency, since we have the authority either to accept or not accept the jab. We are also eyewitnesses to the consequences and tactics they elaborate. Many of teenagers aged 12-17 years old already got the shot done, yet many are still in doubt, perhaps it is the procedure that is flawed or the system itself.
One thing we know is that this pandemic, we learn to adapt to every situation as it is our nature. Also, in defining the situation as we walk to the trail, we see good sides and bad sides, imperfections to reflect on. Teenagers deserve such attention too as we see, they aren’t stuck in a four-walled-room anymore but with precautions.
We ought to question the essence of vaccines, but as for the virus it happens in a sequence of times it’s not new but it’s modifying. Besides, everything has changed based on the FDA’s research 95% of the vaccines are effective. Whilst of the potential risks and allergic reaction a ratio of 90 to 100% of the population of teenagers is already vaccinated around the globe.
The advantage of the vaccine is that it lessens the severeness of the effects caused by the virus. Hence, vaccines are just prevention and not an assurance that our body would be able to withstand the infection. So, why not trust the effects of the vaccine anyway it is studied by the experts, with the hope to end the pandemic. What we battle in, is for the people and the sake of our future, not just any stone you could throw at everybody rather than getting blamed, but a stone to submerge.
Parents must analyze and studied step-by-step the situations regarding the Covid-19 jab, since it is technically important. This is the “new-normal” we live in, we are supposed to enjoy our lives and our teenage dreams, the prom, and the awards we get. It also helps to connect with the said face-to-face classes. Thus, the elders must decide analytically whether we get the vaccine or not.
Hoping that the government will be able to succeed in implementing more rules that will encourage Filipinos' thinking to be more aware of our situation. Hence, this is for the future of our generation, we must aid students to be strong mentally and physically. As we tackle different issues. So, with that parents may guide them to seek a better answer whether to take risk or not. GenZ you may call are being argumentative towards this topic, but they are not acting like they know-it-all ; they are just eager in expressing true sentiments rather than to tape their mouths.
Club Officers take another step in leadership
By: Haide Isabel Roque
The officers from various clubs were invited to a webinar hosted by the Supreme Student Government (SSG) and the English Club on October 29 via zoom with the purpose to teach students about the best strategies for communication and speech.
Ms. Melanie M. Jimenez was invited to be the resource speaker for this webinar, with the theme and title of S.P.E.A.K. or Sustaining Powerful Expression and Keen speech. She discussed how to overcome public speaking anxiety and how to reduce vocal distractors.
Ms. Jimenez teaches language, education, research, and literature at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). She is a book author, editor, and does freelance hosting for large events such as weddings, seminars, and various conferences.
She also included her past experiences, gave advice, and answered any questions of the students attending the webinar.
S.P.E.A.K Webinar was one of the projects of the English Club and was meant as a follow up from the SSG’s webinar held before it. It shows the value of communication in leadership.
According to Criscel Nido, the Vice President of the English Club, “It was held to give the officers the ability to speak confidently to effectively lead their respective clubs. It's not only limited to leading in their clubs, but leading in general. The webinar is for the officers to be the bigger leader, to guide the members to the right path.”
For any leader, communication with their subordinates is a vital factor in effective leadership. It acts as a medium for understanding and a compass for the misunderstood.
If a leader is able to be confident in conveying their message, then the rest will follow.
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Club leaders engage in a management workshop
By: Kirstin Shamieka Llaban
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The Supreme Student Government (SSG) held a Club Management Training for student leaders last October 8 via Zoom.
The President, Vice President, and Secretary of different clubs, and two resource speakers were invited to the event.
The training is supposed to help students in leadership, team working, and project planning.
Ms. Leila Roxas, the chairperson for Jose Rizal University (JRU) Senior High School TechVoc and Arts and Design Specialized Subjects, highlighted in her talk that it’s not just the leaders working, but the entire team.
Student leaders were asked to define their roles in their clubs. They learned about the factors that lead to successful projects like the SCRUM method and S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals.
Mr. Aaron Paul Baliga, JRU Junior High School Red Cross Youth Adviser, was the speaker for the afternoon session. He taught the students different leadership styles and skills. There is no perfect leader, but what we can do is learn from our mistakes and improve ourselves.
The lessons taught from the webinar are now being applied by our student leaders to planning club days every Friday. They learned to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of everyone so that everyone could contribute.
The leaders are the backbone of the team, but we can do greater things when we work together. Every day is a chance to make progress in our goals that may lead to successful results.
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United Nations serving another 365: The blissful celebration of beautiful traditions
By: Stephanie Lagutom
Celebration: Traditions of Peace and Non-Violence "The Road to a Lasting Peace: Leveraging the Power of Youth for Peace and Security", this was the theme of the longawaited annual United Nations Day 2021, where unity and tranquility were given the spotlight. This year, Rizalians witnessed how the organization played a big part in maintaining world peace through dance numbers, songs, and the United Nations competition.
In Mrs. Grace Marie B. Martin held the opening remarks where she reminded us the importance of peace and unity in living one’s life. It was presented that though the world faces battles on a daily basis, this pandemic, Rizalians, still win each battle, day-byday getting ready to triumph the war and to promote everlasting peace.
Then, a dance number by the Sayaw Rizalianas followed right after. With the use of the song ‘Rise up’ by Andra Day, the members exhibited the struggles, challenges, and defeats gracefully by their emotional and moving performance.
The United Nations was founded by world leaders in an aim to prevent future wars and conflicts among the countries and its people. It was decided that enough is enough after World War II, where mass casualties and destruction was done to the world.
It was built and promoted to remind everyone of the dark history the world has experienced; they do not only focus on maintaining peace and order but it also protects human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, and promoting sustainable development. This was what the guest speaker, Mr. Rey D. Dolot, shared and discussed during the celebration.
The United Nations celebration would be nothing without the annual competition in which a representative from each section will represent a country in hopes to win the crown and title ‘Ms. United Nations 2021’. Each representative owned their own stage with their ramps whilst wearing the national costume of their country; languages, culture, music, and national landmarks of each country were appreciated and shared.
Representatives were tasked to research about their respective countries and to provide a peace message containing their insights about the United Nations and ways to maintain peace especially among youths. Not only did the students participate in this but also the JRU educators. Knowing about cultures, not only about your own country, is important for these are the cultures that make up the whole world, so this year’s celebration mostly serves that purpose; by appreciating it and giving it more importance.
Mrs. Gemma V. Garcia gave her insights on how the traditional parade of nations is a way of celebrating one’s differences and culture for in this celebration we learn different traditions from different countries.
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English language as the pillar of global connection
Haide Isabel P. Roque
© JRU FB page Centuries ago, it may have been considered a privilege to learn English as a language. Now, anyone can learn and access it, and the connection between people all over the world proves it to be so.
The annual English Day was held on November 26th via FB Live, with the theme of “Creating Connections. English
Language: Bridging the Gap to Move Forward”.
As Ms. Grace Marie Martin, the principal of the JHS, said in her opening remarks, “Communication is an essential form of human connection, one most people take for granted.”
English is the best fit for us to express ourselves and for people to bridge the gap and move forward. We must have the courage to deliver our message if we want to build strong connections with other people regardless of what their native tongue is.
It’s purpose was to show the importance of the English language and how it is to be accepted in becoming the international language.
Mr. Angelico Villongco, the guest speaker, is an alumnus and former The Scroll staff, and stage performer in JRU.
He gave a brief yet meaningful speech of the value of the English language, his experiences, and how being a fluent English speaker can give you so many opportunities in life, including connections. at a time, and to regard our message as important as how it is conveyed.
The English Day held competitions for each grade level of the JHS, such as: Blackout Poetry for Grade 7, Digital Storytelling for Grade 8, Spoken Poetry for Grade 9, and Short Film for Grade 10.
The 1st placer for the Blackout Poetry was 7C, while 7F and 7B placed 2nd and 3rd placer respectively. Blackout Poetry challenges the student’s ability of creativity and composition.
Although it emphasizes on being written, it is suitable for connecting with people who are rather reserved and feel more confident in silent communication.
8B took 1st place in Digital Storytelling. 8A and 8G took 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Storytelling is known for relaying stories and messages all over the land, it is a prime example for vocal communication.
As stories give wonders to the people, it connects them to places they may never reach.
The winners for the Spoken Poetry are 9C for 1st place, 9G for 2nd place, and 9A for 3rd place. Poetry has always been a unique and common medium for English speakers to convey messages.
In contrast to blackout Poetry, Spoken Poetry focuses on vocal communication and execution.
Last but not the least, the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place for Short Film are 10A, 10E, 10B, respectively. Films have the biggest audience among the people, thus most popular films are English, giving them great influence and exposure.
A new era begins for the student leaders
By: Xian R. Dondonilla
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The student leaders of junior highschool division for school year 2021-2022 were formally inducted in the annual mass induction along with the school principal which marks the start of a new era for both students and student leaders.
A very inspiring speech was delivered by the guest speaker, Cian Malimban, a former Supreme Student Government officer well known by our dearest principal Mrs. Grace Marie Martin. In their speech, they stated a lot of helpful tips for our young student leaders that will help them in handling their responsibilities as a leader such as having an everyday to do list to just being yourself.
Mr. Malimban also stated that “It is okay to commit mistakes” as a leader, mistakes are very common, but of course you could always learn from them which leads us to another thing they said which is “Learn to adopt constructive criticism” no leader is perfect so it’s very understandable if you receive criticisms since it’s for your own improvement.
After the opening speech from the guest speaker, the ceremony proceeded with its usual flow with the guidance of the master of ceremony, Princess Janeah Matta of Grade 10.
The new set of student leaders were introduced per club and took the pledge of leadership led by our dearest principal Mrs. Grace Marie Martin.
And with that, the program was put to an end, counted as another successful induction ceremony and officially marks the start of a new era for our hard working student leaders.
Editorial Staff hone their skills in writing
By: Haide Isabel P. Roque
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The Scroll conducted an online training about News and Feature Writing for its editorial staff with the guidance of a resource speaker held on two Saturdays, October 30 and November 6 via zoom.
“Augmenting Journalistic Skills through Modern Journalism” was the theme for the online training, it was held to hone the skills of the editorial staff in writing News and Feature articles.
Mr. Anthony Augusto M. Garcia, Public School District Supervisor and InCharge in Journalism School’s Division Office (SDO) Mandaluyong, acted as the resource speaker for the online training for both News and Feature Writing.
Mr. Garcia displayed his journalism experience and prowess in both News and Feature in English and Filipino. Topics and tips about lead writing, interviewing, and construction of a news and feature article were covered in his seminar. After the seminar, the participants took part in the workshop to showcase their learnings to which Mr. Garcia gave his remarks and feedback for each student’s work.
Participants in the online training were mainly the editorial board and staff of The Scroll, while some were volunteers from other clubs.
According to Grace Feudo, Managing Editor of The Scroll,“From the webinar of Mr. Garcia, I’ve learned to elaborate my writings more and to take ideas raw, producing a quality article.`` She added, ``His talk also enhanced my perception in writing as he brought back the techniques we discussed, and encountered during those training days that we participated in.”
SSG of JRU and ANHS shared their leadership journey
By: Princess Hannah D. Carnaje
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To inherit the wisdom and knowledge from the perspective of student leaders in Angadanan National High School of Isabela (ANHS), Jose Rizal University (JRU) conducted an online collabmustahan via zoom on December 11, 2021.
The Supreme Student Government (SSG) Officers of both schools talked about their leadership and managing styles that were able to help them fulfill their duties and responsibilities as a leader. They also shared what they learned throughout their leadership journey.
During the collabmustahan, issues and difficulties were tackled. The officers agreed that the tasks became more difficult in this time of pandemic; especially to ANHS because not all students have gadgets and strong internet connection to attend online classes. Both SSG officers presented some problems in their schools and how they can solve them.
Another collaboration of JRU from another school is expected.
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One life is too many
By: Marcus Dwein Ferrer
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“One life is too many”, mental health is an essential factor of an individual’s life, and showing negligence to it can be the source of one’s agony. The hashtag “#AcademicBreakNow'' has been circulating in the media since last month, as students from various universities have been demanding a break from academic requirements after universities show lack of attention toward the students’ mental health.
Others may believe that you don't have enough time to be stressed because of the workloads you have to finish and the deadlines to consider. The emotional, psychological, and/or psychosocial state of a person is referred to as mental health. It is important to be taken seriously since depression, anxiety, and other mental health difficulties are prevalent among the youth which can lead to considerably worse possible outcomes.
Just after the celebration of Mental Health Month, a suicide case due to academic oppression has been confirmed and several unidentified cases are still yet to be investigated in a prestigious university in Baguio. This news has concerned the public, proving that depression does in fact exist. Seeing a child’s dream vanish just like that broke the heart of many people. After the alarming news, few universities declared an academic break and some prioritized their students’ mental health.
Recently, the Jose Rizal University’s Guidance and Testing Office held a webinar via Zoom for the Junior High School Division on November 26, discussing Mental Health awareness. According to the guidance counselor, Lorraine Parangue, they've dealt with cases involving Rizalians under stress. Soon after the discussion, the GTO held a question-and-answer session in which students voiced their concerns. She reminded everyone that there is someone who is willing to help each and everyone of us.
In this time of pandemic, everyone must prioritize their state and well-being. It is indeed tough to deal with overwhelming tasks with a mix of house chores. Ask yourself, are you still doing good? Maybe sometimes a break from reality is all we need. Don’t hesitate to seek help, and always keep in mind to never let your inner saboteur devour your being.
Rizalian in Action: GSP and ABS-CBN Virtual Citizen Workshop for Halalan 2022
By: Princess Hannah D. Carnaje
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As John Lewis said, ‘The vote is precious. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society and we must use it.’ That is why the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) conducted a virtual citizen journalism workshop partnered with ABS-CBN Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo, to equip the Girl Scouts all over the country with knowledge about the 2022 National Elections. As well as to help build skills in terms of election reporting. The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) also collaborated with GSP for fair and honest elections.
Senior Girl Scout Princess Hannah D. Carnaje from Jose Rizal University was one of the participants and representative of Mandaluyong City Council for the Voters' Education Forum that was held on November 13, 2021, Saturday, via zoom and was streamed live on GSP's Facebook Page. to choose candidates in Halalan 2022.
"The news was supposed to be the truth and you can't have fake truth," he said about not using the term 'fake news' for disinformation. He also stated that we must look at the credentials of a candidate and make sure that all information that we get are verified. "Kailangan natin piliin 'yung maglilingkod sa atin, hindi 'yung tayo ang maglilingkod at tayo ang susunod sa kung anuman 'yung gusto nila," he added. Jeff Canoy ended his discussion saying, "At the end of the day, ang dapat manalo ay 'yung bansa natin, 'yun ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat."
The head of Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo, Ms. Rowena C. Paraan educated the Girl Scouts about citizen journalism and the use of different platforms for the upcoming elections. Another reporter of ABS-CBN, Mr. Jervis Manahan, talked about how social media affects the point of view and opinion of the citizens.
The Voter Education Forum will continue to have a series of webinars to guide the Girl Scouts from all over the Philippines for the National Elections in May 2022.
The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and " we are its makers."
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Current Job/Position: Laboratory Supervisor Blood Bank technologist-in-Charge VRP Medical Center
As I pass by José Rizal University everyday on my way to work, those precious memories from my High School years were just like yesterday. The feeling of being proud that I was molded by this institution into what I am now is what I am truly grateful for.
As a Medical Technologist frontliner especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, it was indeed very challenging. When the NCR lockdown and the stoppage of transportation were announced last March 2020, we were asked to stay-in the hospital and have our duty for 7 days straight, 12 hours a-day; Typically living in the hospital. Leaving my mom behind while I serve my oath got me worried and scared. Worried that I am not able to take care of her while I have the ability to take care of other people who are sick. Scared that we are not just exposed to patient with the virus but the virus itself. That I might be the reason to bring it home.
But JRU did not just make sure to excel in academics and hone my talents, they also taught me the value of service and integrity. With the aid of various outreach programs we conducted with my fellow Rizalians such as during my Supreme Student Government Presidency and the livelihood project during the Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme of Malacañang made me experience and touch the hearts from different walks of life. In addition, the time and effort of my beloved teachers in organizing with us inspired me to show compassion and never hesitate to lend a hand to those in need.
I am now an instrument to pass it on through helping save lives behind the scenes: blood extraction, processing laboratory exams for a better diagnosis, and encouraging those kind-hearted to donate blood to patients in need of transfusion.
I am overwhelmed how welcoming my JRU family as they invited me to talk and give inspiration to new student leaders. We thank everyone who recognized our hardwork and to those who consider us frontliners, medical or non-allied, as heroes of today. I pray for the healing of the patients and those families who lose their loved ones. Despite the hardships, I will keep on living according to these values and give the best of my capability to be responsible in serving my oath. Thank you, JRU! You will forever be cherished.
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Thank you, Jose Rizal University, for the meaningful beginning to adult life.
I grew up strolling the corridors of JRU for ten years. I have fond memories of the annual Foundation Week, the annual Intramurals, our High School stage plays, the experience of being the news editor for The Scroll, and the time my whole class graduated from high school with honors.
I had the privilege of witnessing the institution’s transition from Jose Rizal College to Jose Rizal University in the year 2000.
From the beginning of my years in JRU, I was blessed to have teachers who believed in me. I cherish the stories about life and love shared by my fourth-year high school adviser that sparked creativity and encouraged camaraderie in our class. I was not a standout student, but I always knew that I had a support structure through the early stages of my life.
Transferring to a different school in College was a big change for me. With the knowledge and values that JRU inculcated in me, I was able to show my best during my college years. English was my favorite subject and I excelled in it while studying. My college English professors would ask what High School I attended, and I would proudly say “Jose Rizal University”. I graduated a Cum Laude with a degree in B.S. Tourism.
Following graduation, I worked for one of the wellknown travel agencies in the Philippines. My fiveyear work experience in the travel industry includes time with two other travel agencies. In 2014, I was hired as an administrative assistant into the Management Section at the American Embassy in Manila. My position requires excellent customer service skills, great communication skills, and outstanding professionalism. These skills and values were instilled in me over the years and had started with my strong foundation as an alumna of JRU.
I am honored to share these awards with my alma mater:
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Cum Laude
- Recipient, The CEU Foundation Inc., Gold Medal for
Outstanding Academic Performance - Recipient, The CEU Alumni Foundation Inc., Outstanding
Alumni Award; October 2015
- Recipient, Customer Service Award; June 2015,
November 2016 and June 2018
- Recipient, Eagle Award for Customer Service;
June 2016 and May 2019 - Recipient, Mission Honor Award for Customer Service;
May 2020 and December 2020
I hope I can inspire my fellow Rizalians to give importance to elementary and high school education that will serve as groundwork for your future careers. To my alma mater, Jose Rizal University, my heartfelt thanks for molding my mind and shaping my personality at an early age.
I take inspiration from my high school graduation song as I face everyday life and strive for success:
“I'll be there someday, I can go the distance I will find my way if I can be strong I know every mile would be worth my while When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong”
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I am Racquel Guarte, and I’ll always be proud of my blue and gold roots.
I joined Jose Rizal University in the 3rd year of my High School life. I was a transferee looking for a fresh start. And though it is indeed nerve-wracking to find yourself in a new environment, the transition became a wonderful experience for me. What I thought was a predicament turned into a blessing. I did not only find a niche, I got home.
JRU has remained true to its mission, which is to provide quality education. But the education it provided was not limited to academics. It served as an alley for us to know more about ourselves, communicate with others effectively, and discover the many hidden talents we have through various extracurricular activities and events we had. When I think of JRU, I can never let the thought of Evening presentations pass. Little did we know that all of those were meant to build our confidence as we take on a bigger stage, real life.
After finishing High School in 2004, I continued my college education at JRU. I graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing year 2008. I also passed the board exam and started working as a Registered Nurse in Mandaluyong City Medical Center the same year. By March of 2011, I knew I was ready for a new adventure so I accepted an offer to work as a critical care nurse in a hospital in Saudi Arabia. I have been living and together with my husband, raising our two kids in the Kingdom since. The enhanced interpersonal and communication skills that I carried from being a Rizalian helped me through the many days and many nights that I worked as an ICU nurse Communication is an integral part of my Nursing profession since I had to deal with patients and most of the time family members in their most vulnerable state as well as colleagues from different nationalities.
For me, Jose Rizal University is not just a school or a place where I graduated. JRU is where I started to realize who I wanted to be. It is where I built my dreams and where they started turning into reality. I will always be grateful for the six wonderful years I stayed, from the strong academic background to teachers who became lifelong mentors and for friends who became family.
To my Rizalian brothers and sisters, always remember that as you strive hard to reach your dream job or position in a company don’t forget to also aspire to be a good person. We can help the world unload some of the hurt and hate it carries by always choosing to be the kinder person in the room. As you go through life, you will realize that your achievement will not be the money you make or the number of © Raquel Guarte
houses and cars you keep. Your achievement will be the person you become during and after the process of fulfilling your goals. So make responsible decisions. Choose to be courteous and considerate and lastly, fuel your life with integrity.
Animo Rizal!
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My name is William Ortigas Cruzana Jr. from Batch HS’ 2007, and I am a proud Rizalian!
There are so many things that high school has taught me through the years. It was a very crucial part of my life as it taught me to be open to new ideas and opportunities. Every opportunity that JRU had given me helped me to become who I am today. JRU values excellence not just in the academics, but also in extracurricular activities.
I was the Student Council President and Features Editor of ‘The Scroll’. Being part of these organizations helped me improve my communication skills and taught me the value of leadership. One of the best memories in Highschool was being able to play lead roles in drama plays during school events.
I played as Christian of Moulin Rouge and Radames for my highschool’s adaptation of Aida The Musical. My love for music and broadway was definitely because JRU exposed me to arts at a young age. I am beyond thankful for that!
During college at San Beda University, I was fortunate to land an internship job at Standard Chartered Manila in their Global Markets Division. In the investment banking world, it is everyone’s dream to work in the Front Office as aside from the fact that it is client-facing, it is where the revenue gets generated for the bank. My main responsibility was to assist in trading where I worked hand-in-hand with Debt Capital Management team and Sales Team.
Because of this work experience, I received a lot of calls from different financial institutions to work for them prior to my graduation in 2012. Eventually, I joined Deutsche Bank Group Manila as a Foreign Exchange Analyst. My job was to ensure Front Office trades are captured on time and documented and clients are paid the proceeds. During my stay at DB, I was given numerous On-The-Spot Awards and became Employee of the Month in July 2013 for receiving commendations from different arms of the bank.
In 2014, I was offered a Junior Officer role at ING Bank Business Shared Services Group for the same type of work. After a year, I was promoted to Senior Associate for exceeding performance targets. And in 2016, which for me was the highlight of my career, I was promoted to be a Team Manager. I handled 15 staff members and was the active point of escalation for issues raised by clients and our internal counterparts.
Effective communication was vital as I had to develop my team as well and other new managers by providing them constant feedback and coaching.
In October of 2018, I got an unexpected call from a headhunter in Hong Kong who said he was representing a French bank and was looking for a candidate to join the Foreign Exchange and Money Market team. Because of my work experience and technical skills, I got accepted for a Senior Operations Officer role in Credit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank, Hong Kong Branch (CACIB) and finally moved to the city in December of the same year.
Looking back, I strongly believe that high school did help me a lot to hone my skills and talents. There were a lot of opportunities available for everyone and it was up to me to choose which one I did think I was a better fit. It was challenging yet fun – it is basically a glimpse of the real world after University! Aside from the academics, my most valuable school experiences were about dealing with people and realizing your full potential.
My advice to the younger Rizalian generation is to be always proud to be Rizalian. Look at our alumni and be inspired. Excel in your studies and join organizations to discover and improve your skills and talents. You will need these after University. Good thing JRU has all these available for you. Do not miss a chance to grab it. I owe everything to my alma matter, Jose Rizal University, for helping me be successful in life and reach my full potential. Mabuhay Rizal!
