STC, a Delegate to the Prestigious 16^th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress

            A consistent Dean’s lister, a two-term JEO EXECOM, a Zarzuela Director and Cebu City Youth South District Councilor— Raphael Renz Unabia has been chosen as a participant to the 16^th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress to be held in Malvar, Batangas on February 10 – 13, 2015.

            Out of 165 participants who were interviewed last November 20, 2014 in Makati, Manila, a pride of St. Theresa’s College has made it to represent the school for the upcoming AYLC. The AYLC is youth leadership development program launched in 1998 by the Ayala group of companies as a strategic investment in the youth and in the future of the country. It intends to build the participants’ confidence and hone leadership skills. “It also gives us an opportunity to make programs for the betterment of the country like coastal clean-up program and to reach out public school students by donating books and facilities to them”, he added.

            Just like any other students, he has experienced ups and downs before having this achievement. One of which is not being able to take a major exam which he regards important in a student’s life. Another thing that made feel like giving up is that he allot a lot of time revising the application form  rather that spending it with his family and studying his lessons but the good thing is that he has a supportive family. “I am really thankful to have a family who is always there to understand and care for me and also the Administrators, Faculty and staff who helped me in this journey” Among those who helped him are Sr. Rosiana Mendoza, ICM, College Dean; Ms. Judith Dabon, JEO Program Head; Mme. Carmela Samar, SAO Head; Ms. Rechel Tupas, Students’ Activity Head; Ms. Donnavel Libon, Psychology Facilitator and Ms. Jo Anne Ramos, CSC President S.Y 2014-2015.

            As of now, he has been preparing for two big events, the Congress and his plan of running the presidency.  “AYLC is not just the end of the journey, it opens for a greater opportunity to come in and help others. It made me realize that there is more that I can help and that is to run as a CSC President. I have many worthy and interesting plans for this council because I do believe that with great responsibility, comes great power.” he said.