Arnold John Louis L. Ardiente prevailed over the five other contestants from Sto. Niño Seminary, Dela Cruz Institute of Business and Industry, Infant Jesus Academy, Aklan Catholic College, and Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades in an Impromptu Speaking competition dubbed Voice of Our Youth.
Voice of Our Youth is a National Impromptu Speaking Competition held annually. It is now on its 12th year. It is open to Filipino high school students, 14 to 18 years old. It seeks to develop the students’ ability to form their point of view on a particular topic within a limited preparation time, and to effectively convey their message to an audience in English. It also aims to inspire the Filipino youth to attain world class proficiency in English communication in furtherance of universal understanding and cooperation.
On the question, “If you are appointed tourism czar of Aklan, how will you promote a successful tourism program?”
With limited time to prepare the answer to the question, the six contestants spoke from four to six minutes each to express their point of view on the above mentioned topic.
The three members of the board of judges were unanimous in their choice of Ardente who methodically expressed how he will implement a successful tourism program in Aklan. Ardiente talked about security, develop tourists friendly people; improve tourists spots in Aklan, improve facilities and make prices of goods and services competitive. He explained how he will make use of the tri media to promote tourism.
The members of the board of judges were Dr. Mona Magayanes and Atty. Niovady Marin-members and Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente – chairman.
Arnold Jan Louis T. Ardiente is a graduating student in the Regional Science High School for Region VI Kalibo, Aklan. His coach is Mrs. Merly M. Bustamante.
Ardiente will compete in the RI Distict 3850 to be held in Bacolod City in November 2012. He will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kalibo.
If he is lucky in Bacolod City, he will win P15,000 and trophy. He will also represent RI District 3850 in the Voice of the Youth 12th National Impromptu Speaking competition to be held in Metro Manila where the National champion will go home with P50,000 and trophy, and the runner up – P40,000 plus trophy. /MP
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