CMLI 39th Annual Summer Convention: Dream Aloud! Empowering a Generation of Visionary Leaders towards the Growth and Sustainability of our Nation

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Now in its 60th year, the Children's Museum and Library, Inc. is a youth-oriented organization geared towards providing avenues for unleashing the excellence and leadership potential of the Filipino youth.

In line with this, the CMLI Junior Council - National Executive Board 2017 invites all grade school and high school students from all over the country to the 39th Annual Summer Convention, with the theme "Dream Aloud! Empowering a Generation of Visionary Leaders towards the Growth and Sustainability of our Nation." This five-day convention will be held on May 8-12 at the Villa Soledad Beach Resort in Bolinao, Pangasinan.

This year, the Annual Summer Convention will focus on empowering student delegates to become visionary leaders that can provide solutions to the many pressing problems that our country continues to face through various group discussions, workshops, and competitions.

Inspiring action through fun, the Commission Discussion, which is regarded as the heart of CMLI conventions, is a series of group activities and group discussions which aims to provide the delegates with a better understanding of the theme of the convention.

In addition to this, guest speakers will administer different workshops in order to further develop the talents and skills of the delegates. This year’s workshops will include Project Feasibility Study, Journalistic Writing, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and Theatre.

Lastly, Competitions for Excellence and Entertainment will also be conducted in order to inspire the delegates to bring out the best in every single one of them. The Competitions for Excellence will include Essay Writing, News Writing, Editorial Writing, Poster Making, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Photojournalism, while the Competitions for Entertainment will include OPM Solo Singing, Talent Variety Show, Hip-hop Dancing, and the much-awaited Mr. and Ms. SummerCon.

Are you ready to #DreamAloud and #DreamForTheNation? Then don't miss out on this year's Annual Summer Convention!

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Water Philippines Opens its 4th Edition with the First Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

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The 4th staging of Water Philippines 2017, co-locating the first-ever Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE EE) Philippines 2017, opens on a high note as the most prominent personalities in the water and waste water industry gather during the Opening Ceremonies.

Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, leads the Opening Ceremony as she emphasizes the importance of water sanitation and vital reforms in her Keynote Speech. "We must bear in mind that sanitation towards national sustainability is a shared responsibility", she also added.

As emphasized by Mr. M. Gandhi, President of UBM Exhibitions Philippines Inc., this year’s edition is 30% bigger featuring an even wider scope of the latest and best in water supply and sanitation, sewerage, industrial wastewater practices, trends and technologies.

“As we are about to begin the 4 th edition of Water Philippines 2017 and 1st edition of RE EE Philippines 2017, we are always reminded of how these two events create significant difference not only to businesses in the Water and Renewable Energy industry, but most importantly, its benefit to the community by sharing valuable information and knowledge to our practitioners and even to the end-users”, Mr. Gandhi also added.

Honorio Banario Says Renewed Confidence Is Biggest Difference

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Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario dropped five straight losses following his title-clinching performance over compatriot Eric Kelly in 2013, but has recently turned a new leaf, impressively winning three straight over top flight opponents. A renewed wave of confidence he says is what made a world of difference.

On Friday, 21 April, Banario (11-6) will return to action against tough and durable Australian foe “Ruthless” Rob Lisita (14-9) in a three-round lightweight bout that is being considered an early candidate for Fight of the Night honors.

His belief in himself, Banario explains, is at an all-time high.

“My recent wins have given me my confidence back. I’m happy that I’m now able to show the positive outcome of my hard work. Those losses didn’t put me down, they gave me the strength to push forward,” said Banario.

“It changed my outlook on life, my outlook on this sport.”

By the time Banario had dropped his fifth straight contest, a 56-second submission loss to Ev Ting, the proud Igorot warrior said he had already contemplated surrender and calling it a day. But it was those closest to him -- his family, friends, teammates at the Team Lakay MMA gym, coach Mark Sangiao -- who urged him to fight on.

“I knew it wasn’t over. I had so many fans, true fans, telling me to soldier on and keep fighting and that they still believed in me. Hearing all the words of encouragement, how can you continue to feel down after that?” said Banario.

“Coach Mark [Sangiao] kept a close eye on me and tried to observe my body language. He wanted to see if my confidence would ever come back. I had to remain positive. I knew whatever I needed to find was still inside of me.”

Now, Banario has won his last three bouts, the most impressive of which was a first round armbar victory over top Indian lightweight prospect Rajinder Singh Meena last December, in front of his hometown crowd in Manila.

This April however, Banario knows he has his work cut out for him. Lisita is one of the toughest fighters in ONE Championship, regardless of weight class.

“He (Lisita) is the type of fighter who will never give up no matter what. In a way, he’s just like me. It doesn’t matter if he’s tired, beat up or losing a fight. There’s no quit in the man. That’s why they call him ‘Ruthless’,” said Banario.

“But I’m prepared for anything. Whatever style he wants to bring to the cage. Whether it’s his usual fast-start, looking for the quick finish, or a more technical, drawn out approach -- I’m ready. I’m happy to fight him because I want to be able to test myself against him. He’s a real fighter.”

With the success he has enjoyed at this juncture of his career, Banario surprisingly admits that he feels no pressure at all in trying to extend his winning streak. He says that even though Lisita will be the one inside the cage with him, that he’s not worried about the Australian.

“The only person I’m concerned with is myself,” said Banario.

“I have to stay calm, and ease the pressure. The previous losses only served to teach me a valuable lesson. I’m not really going to battle with another person, I’m going to battle with myself. It’s my own fears and the negative feelings that I have to conquer. If I can beat myself, only then can I get to the next level,” Banario concluded.

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