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Valedictory

2012-01-11T09:49:00.009+08:00

Officials of the Parliament of India, Members and staff of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, colleagues, my fellow parliamentary interns, friends, guests, ladies and gentlemen.

For an auspicious occasion like this, delivering a valedictory speech is a big honor – I feel privileged to give a message in behalf of the participants of the 27th Parliamentary Internship Programme for Foreign Parliamentary Officials. I know everyone is capable of coming up with enriching speeches based on his or her own learnings gained in the past 4 weeks of training. We don't have time for this, though, so I guess I'll just have to do my best to share some insights and realizations during the internship program.

We are gathered here today to ceremonialize a commencement exercise. But let me quickly bring you all back in time -- picture the very first day of the internship program when we were asked to assemble for the welcome and briefing session. In retrospect, there was an atmosphere of eagerness and expectations yet there were uncertainties whether we will learn something at the end of the course. At the same time, we were looking forward to having an animated, well-disposed weeks ahead. Nevertheless, time simply flew. Yes! the Parliamentary Internship Program is paying off and today, it is coming to a close. And now, we are here in this very same hall gathered once more with feeling of triumph as well as ambivalence. Triumph because we all made it – we all deserve a congratulations and a pat in the back; ambivalence because it’s time to say adieu.

The Programme was a worthwhile undertaking for each and every one of us. It has given everyone opportunities to work on our own parliamentary issues. For the participants, it was a truly rewarding experience as well as an enlightening one. More than that, it was a challenge. And I say the best challenge should lie ahead, when we are all expected to share the significant inputs; to use the practical tools we have picked up during the lectures that may enhance the parliamentary system in our respective countries. Indeed, this added knowledge will certainly broaden our parliamentary perspectives.

Today is a fitting time to express gratitude. We have much to be thankful for. The programme organizer – the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training has given us the opportunity to be acquainted with India’s Parliamentary affairs as well as glimpses of the different legislative processes and practices in other parts of the globe; to appreciate and experience the unique culture of India through local sight-seeing tours, visits to museums and places of attractions and historical importance, cultural shows, etc.

We would like to convey our deep appreciation to the Parliament of India, the Lok Sabha, the Secretariat and its staff who painstakingly worked to ensure the success of the training program. Thank you for the warmth, cordiality and generosity we all have received during the month-long stay in Incredible India .

Likewise, we acknowledge the vital roles the resource speakers have played in taking charge of the task of imparting to us through their expertise the workings of the Parliament of India including its functions and activities in the context of how it goes about its constitutional responsibilities.

Furthermore, the 4-week activity went beyond just India Legislature. It has touched beyond culture and beyond borders. It’s about building relationships and cultural bridges. We may have culture mix and differences in tradition but these did not prevent 45 people from other parts of the world to come together, foster friendships, motivate each and everyone to face challenges to new heights; and somehow to bring out the best in ourselves. In the end, however, it is our own duty and responsibility how much of these parliament information we could imbibe and what we will do with it. What is essential is that we have acquired new and unique information that can benefit our respective mother institutions back home.

Lastly, we are thankful for each other – for the camaraderie we have shown to one another in too short a time. We will keep the flame of friendship burning even with geographical distances between our countries. We will carry on to develop lasting professional relationships and continue to exchange concepts and ideas of matters related to Parliament long after this Internship Programme has come to an end. Today is one special event to acknowledge the value of maintaining and strengthening ties to the world. So let us all mark this moment with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

I know we're all anxious to get on with the ceremony and begin the celebratory banquet so allow me to share with you one last thought by William Arthur Ward (an American scholar, teacher and author):

“Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than dream: work.”

Best wishes for our future endeavors. Thank you and Mabuhay!

TERENCE M. GRANA - Philippines
Participant
27th Parliamentary Internship Program for Parliamentary Officials
Lok Sabha, New Delhi, India
(2 December 2011)

Baguio Family Christmas 2011

2011-12-29T08:26:00.054+08:00

light moments during the duration of the programme

2011-12-12T15:48:00.038+08:00

Valedictory

Officials of the Parliament of India, Members and staff of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, colleagues, my fellow parliamentary interns, friends, guests, ladies and gentlemen.

For an auspicious occasion like this, delivering a valedictory speech is a big honor – I feel privileged to give a message in behalf of the participants of the 27th Parliamentary Internship Programme for Foreign Parliamentary Officials. I know everyone is capable of coming up with enriching speeches based on his or her own learnings gained in the past 4 weeks of training. We don't have time for this, though, so I guess I'll just have to do my best to share some insights and realizations during the internship program.

We are gathered here today to ceremonialize a commencement exercise. But let me quickly bring you all back in time -- picture the very first day of the internship program when we were asked to assemble for the welcome and briefing session. In retrospect, there was an atmosphere of eagerness and expectations yet there were uncertainties whether we will learn something at the end of the course. At the same time, we were looking forward to having an animated, well-disposed weeks ahead. Nevertheless, time simply flew. Yes! The Parliamentary Internship Program is paying off and today, it is coming to a close. And now, we are here in this very same hall gathered once more with feeling of triumph as well as ambivalence . Triumph because we all made it – we all deserve a congratulations and a pat in the back; ambivalence because it’s time to say adieu.

The Programme was a worthwhile undertaking for each and every one of us. It has given everyone opportunities to work on our own parliamentary issues. For the participants, it was a truly rewarding experience as well as an enlightening one. More than that, it was a challenge. And I say the best challenge should lie ahead, when we are all expected to share the significant inputs; to use the practical tools we have picked up during the lectures that may enhance the parliamentary system in our respective countries. Indeed, this added knowledge will certainly broaden our parliamentary perspectives.

Today is a fitting time to express gratitude. We have much to be thankful for. The programme organizer – the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training has given us the opportunity to be acquainted with India’s Parliamentary affairs as well as glimpses of the different legislative processes and practices in other parts of the globe; to appreciate and experience the unique culture of India through local sight-seeing tours, visits to museums and places of attractions and historical importance, cultural shows, etc.

We would like to convey our deep appreciation to the Parliament of India, the Lok Sabha, the Secretariat and its staff who painstakingly worked to ensure the success of the training program. Thank you for the warmth , cordiality and generosity we all have received during the month-long stay in Incredible India .

Likewise, we acknowledge the vital roles the resource speakers have played in taking charge of the task of imparting to us through their expertise the workings of the Parliament of India including its functions and activities in the context of how it goes about its constitutional responsibilities.

Furthermore, the 4-week activity went beyond just India Legislature. It has touched beyond culture and beyond borders. It’s about building relationships and cultural bridges. We may have culture mix and differences in tradition but these did not prevent 45 people from other parts of the world to come together, foster friendships, motivate each and everyone to face challenges to new heights; and somehow to bring out the best in ourselves. In the end, however, it is our own duty and responsibility how much of these parliament information we could imbibe and what we will do with it. What is essential is that we have acquired new and unique information that can benefit our respective mother institutions back home.

Lastly, we are thankful for each other – for the camaraderie we have shown to one another in too short a time. We will keep the flame of friendship burning even with geographical distances between our countries. We will carry on to develop lasting professional relationships and continue to exchange concepts and ideas of matters related to Parliament long after this Internship Programme has come to an end. Today is one special event to acknowledge the value of maintaining and strengthening ties to the world. So let us all mark this moment with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

I know we're all anxious to get on with the ceremony and begin the celebratory banquet so allow me to share with you one last thought by William Arthur Ward (an American Scholar, Teacher and author):

“Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than dream: work. ”

Best wishes for our future endeavors. Thank you and Mabuhay!

TERENCE M. GRANA - Philippines
Participant
27th Parliamentary Internship Program for Parlimentary Officials
Lok Sabha, New Delhi, India

Attachment with Kerala Legislature

2011-12-12T14:52:00.030+08:00

New Delhi, India

2011-11-08T21:06:00.006+08:00

Parliamentary Internship Programme

2011-11-07T22:43:00.003+08:00

Inauguration Day of the 27th Parliamentary Internship Programme Sponsored by the Parliament of the Republic on India on 02 November 2011 at the Lok Sabha (House of the People)

Stop-Over at Bangkok Bound for New Delhi

2011-10-24T12:31:00.015+08:00

Gabbi's Birthday at Enchanted Kingdom 111022 b

2011-10-24T10:21:00.057+08:00

myBohol 111007/08/09

2011-10-17T17:29:00.022+08:00

Amorita Resort Bohol 111009

2011-10-17T15:21:00.026+08:00

Loboc River Cruise, Bohol 111007

2011-10-17T14:39:00.023+08:00

Tarsier Sanctuary, Carmen, Bohol 111007

2011-10-17T14:24:00.008+08:00

Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Bohol 111007

2011-10-17T14:10:00.011+08:00

Dauis Church 111008

2011-10-17T13:43:00.010+08:00

Morning at Alona Tropical Beach 111009

2011-10-17T10:48:00.019+08:00

Loboc Zipline 111008

2011-10-17T10:33:00.009+08:00

Thel & Terence 110924

2011-09-26T09:11:00.000+08:00

Big Catch from Agusan Marsh 20110903

2011-09-06T17:01:00.003+08:00

The above saltwater crocodile, believed to be the biggest ever captured in the Philippines was ensnared by villagers and veteran hunters after a three-week hunt in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, where terrified townsfolk have reported at least one deadly attack by the big reptiles.

This 20-foot crocodile that weighs 1,075 kilograms or 1.075 tons, which is estimated to be at least 50 years old, is the biggest ever known to be caught alive in the Philippines in recent years. Compared to the largest saltwater crocodile caught alive as listed by Guinness World Record, captured in Australia which measured 17 feet and 11 inches, the Bunawan saltwater crocodile apparently dwarfed the Australian crocodile. It is said that crocodiles can live for more than 100 years and grow to 23 feet.

Bunawan Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said he plans to make the captured crocodile as their biggest star in an ecotourism park which the local government proposed to build to increase awareness of villagers and potential tourists of the vital role the dreaded reptiles play in the ecosystem.

A wildlife official said that the most endangered freshwater variety in the world, the crocodylus mindorensis, is found only in the Philippines where only about 250 are known to be in the wild and about 1,000 of the larger saltwater type, or crocodylus porosus, like the one captured in Bunawan, are scattered mostly in the country’s southern swamplands.

Our laws strictly prohibit civilians from killing endangered crocodiles, with violators facing up to 12 years in prison and a fine of P1 million.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje said the enormous crocodile was captured because it was a threat to the community but added that the reptiles are a reminder that the country’s remaining rich habitats need to be constantly protected.

Reptiles have been hunted in the country by poachers hoping to cash in on the high demand in wealthy countries for their skin, which is coveted for vanity products ranging from bags to cellphone cases.

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Gun Safety and Proficiency Certficate

2011-08-01T17:06:00.003+08:00

NHRAP Thematic Cluster Writeshop at Malacanan 110729

2011-08-01T13:51:00.007+08:00

2011 MAA Elections, etc.

2011-07-25T13:03:00.007+08:00

etcetera01

2011-07-22T19:46:00.005+08:00

Father's Day 20110619

2011-06-19T21:49:00.007+08:00

A Family Affair At Centris Walk, Quezon City

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Media Funshoots at Crame 110430

2011-05-10T12:35:00.007+08:00

11th CIPYML Interns

2011-03-08T10:55:00.002+08:00

Photo opportunity with Mina Magandia and Shiba Mastura (interns assigned to the Bills and Index Service) of the 11th Congressional Internship Program for Young Muslim Leaders (CIMPYML), during the 07 March 2011 Flag Raising Ceremonies at the Main Entrance of the House of Representatives, Quezon City.

Hon. Angel Amante with her Angels (office staff) and me

2011-03-07T13:53:00.000+08:00

On March 7, 2011, Hon. Ma. Angelica "Angel" M. Amante-Matba was the guest of honor and speaker in the flag raising ceremonies of the House of Representatives Secretariat. Angel definitely inspired the secretariat personnel with her erudite peroration on gender equality. The hereunder photo opportunity was made as requested by here angels (office staff).

Hosting of Radyo EDSA 110225

2011-02-27T17:41:00.005+08:00

Terence Grana and Jason Gonzales host a live radio show at the Corinthian Garden Gate, dubbed as Radyo EDSA, Tatak Bientecinco during the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution

Mikee Cojuangco answers a question posed by Terence

a photo op with the guests

Terence and Jason ask GK Advocate Tony Meloto to give his reflections on the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution

The program Hosts exchange pleasantries with one another

Baby Boomers former Quezon City Mayor Brigido 'Jun' Simon and Ka Benny of Tondo share their experiences and reflections and their participation in the 1986 People Power Revolution

Double Wedding Anniversaries 2011-01-18

2011-01-20T08:26:00.023+08:00

Vigan Sojourn 2011-01-15

2011-01-19T09:23:00.032+08:00

House of Representatives Media Christmas Party

2010-12-20T20:48:00.019+08:00

Quezon Sojourn 2010-11-06

2010-11-18T07:14:00.009+08:00

terence @ shop talk 1

2010-10-17T12:05:00.002+08:00

terence @ shop talk 2

2010-10-17T11:45:00.002+08:00

terence @ shop talk 3

2010-10-17T11:01:00.003+08:00

terence @ shop talk 4

2010-10-17T10:39:00.003+08:00

2010-10-05 myFamily

2010-10-05T14:17:00.008+08:00

pan down to see the pictures or click me to view the slideshow

2010-10-04 new office uniform

2010-10-04T18:56:00.003+08:00

2010-10-04 ofis pix

2010-10-04T18:52:00.003+08:00

2010-10-03 40th anniv of jun & angie

2010-10-04T18:49:00.001+08:00

The Wedding

2010-09-30T09:01:00.004+08:00

Please click "ourPix" to see the pictures of Terence and Thel during their wedding in '86

Nanay's 92nd Birthday

2010-09-29T16:17:00.000+08:00

Nanay's 91st Birthday

2010-09-27T17:06:00.000+08:00

newsbarbers jr.

2010-07-29T13:47:00.002+08:00

2010-07-26 My Office Angels

2010-07-26T15:07:00.019+08:00

2010 MAA Election

2010-07-12T16:50:00.007+08:00

Canvassing 2010

2010-06-04T11:01:00.004+08:00

Bills & Index Boodle (2010-03-23)

2010-03-25T13:35:00.001+08:00

HRepPPC

2010-03-25T13:25:00.004+08:00

March BIS Boodle Fight

2010-03-15T13:01:00.004+08:00

2010-03-15
Boodle Fight
for March Birthday Celebrators

Big Winner in the Oscars!

2010-03-08T16:16:00.003+08:00

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myCamera

2010-03-07T09:53:00.004+08:00

myHongkong2009

2010-03-03T09:37:00.001+08:00

man of the year

2010-03-03T08:09:00.002+08:00

******

2010-03-03T08:03:00.002+08:00

Wedding Pix

2010-03-02T14:49:00.001+08:00

pix fx

2010-02-15T13:22:00.004+08:00

extra pix

2010-02-09T09:00:00.011+08:00

Filemail.com - Confirmation Page

2010-01-24T11:53:00.001+08:00

Filemail.com - Confirmation Page