July 16, 2016
July 17, 2016
July 18, 2016
The People's Agenda and Peace Forum for President Duterte was the last forum that we, the interns, had attended to. It was a four-hour forum that consists several representatives from some of the organizations that were eager to contribute for change. Unlike the first peace forum, the latter forum was attended mostly by professionals, that although are middle class leaders, were never different from some of the urban poor leaders that were able to make it to represent their constituents.
The forum ran smoothly and the 15 points, as mentioned in my previous peace forum post, were still the main group movement that the forum seek to attain and address the president. It was discussed thoroughly and made easy to understand for the listeners and guests. I myself understood it much better for it was spoken in Bisaya, and it focused on the gist and was direct to the point; having a firm and strong stand. All in all, it was a successful event that left a significant meaning and lesson to each and everyone who attended the peace forum. We ended the forum by signing on the mural that signifies our commitment to our stand for peace through justice. We have had picture taking afterwards and a little contemplation about the last forum we will ever have as interns in the Women's Resource Center of Visayas, Inc.
July 17, 2016
It was a one busy Sunday for us, the interns. It was the last day for completing our final compilation and output. Hard as it is, it took us less time for sleep and more time for writing articles and re-arranging sections in our compilation. It made me regret not being able to furnish our articles right away, and chose to maximize my sleep and rest and "gala" in Cebu instead. But, we made it anyway so there were no problems that persisted anyway. We were encouraged to maximize our chance to discover Cebu and balance our time in order to finish our output, and at the same time, get to visit tourist destinations in Cebu as well. Luckily, we're done with both and we're prepared as always for our final output presentation the next day. God blessed me for efficient group and workmates for a job well done. The lesson was just never believe the saying: "Due tomorrow, Do tomorrow." We should be Nike generation with: "Just do it."
July 18, 2016
Our final day as interns has finally arrived! It's a mixture of both excitement and sadness for us. We printed and bookbinded our final output and made our powerpoint presentation. We haven't practiced our speeches yet even a bit since we were busy editing our paper. It was an edge however, that we have all experienced what we have put into our paper and presentation, that therefore, we think we're ready enough to present. It finally occurred to us that it would be the last day we will be hanging out in the WRCV office; it made me gloomy for the rest of our trip to the office.
Before our presentation, we have had a short and brief assessment with the WRCV staff. We pondered for a while about our recent trips, field work and forums and what we learned and felt about it. There was a short moment for sharing our adventures, and it felt joyful and fun that the office is filled with giggles.
After that, we proceeded to the presentation of the interns with regards to their final output.
After the presentation was the distribution of certificates of the WRCV director and staff to the interns.
The interns were also given their tokens.
That concludes our WRCV and internship here in Cebu. All the experiences and lessons we have learned had a significant part of our lives now. It was never easy to adapt into a new environment we're never familiar with. All the efforts and the finances that it costed us were a big leap and risk. It was all worth it; to do something academically related during the break. I hope the acads life become more easy when first semester happens. God will guide us. Thank you, WRCV. Thank you for being a wonderful and caring family while we navigate through Cebu. The adventures are worth keeping. What we have learned will be passed on to the future generations; to take into account fighting for the rights of women and children. To seek for peace through justice. We will be remembered. Your organization will be remembered. Always.
July 19, 2016
It was my departure day back to my hometown. I was the first among my batch mates to go home since we have just finished on July 18th. I'm very blessed and satisfied with our performance as interns here in Cebu. Our being new to the city has never hindered our capacity to manage ourselves; to navigate in Cebu ourselves. All the unending traffic and allergic reactions were just part of those memorable experiences. Being roommates with my political science course mates made me know them even better. We have bonded even better; well maybe, spent a little more hehe. But this being my last day, I reminisce through all the ups and downs of my one month internship. Now that it was over, I guess I should prepare myself for a long week of rest. Thank you, UP Cebu for accommodating us. We could have not done this without your consideration. Bye for now, Cebu. See you soonest if I get to proceed to Law school, hopefully. God bless me. Surely, I'll be back soon.
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