IBP National Convention

I know .. this is another belated blog. Nevertheless, after our Cebu trip was the IBP National Convention held in Davao City. Upon arriving at the Davao Airport, we saw the welcome sign for delegates and I just had to have my picture taken .. hehe

Months before the convention, IBP - Davao City Chapter was already busy preparing for this big event. Yes, it was indeed a big event with approximately 2,500 delegates from all over the country. I was asked by one of the committee heads to be part of Program Committee and I had no reason to say no.

We had meeting every now and then before the big event. But I was pretty sure we will be really busy during the day itself. Our committee was assigned to take charge of the Opening Ceremonies and the Grand Ball - all in one day.

We were first informed to wear Filipiniana attires for the Opening Ceremonies. I found a Filipiniana blouse in Cebu, which was just around P400. However, before the day of the event, I was asked to be the "usherette" on stage and that I was asked not to wear the Filipiniana but rather put on blazer and pants/skirt. Good thing that my mom bought me an ensemble (on sale) at the beginning of the year. I just had to buy an inner blouse. The good thing is that my outfit had shades of purple, which is the IBP color. And yes, I wore pants and not skirt because it would be very uncomfortable for me running around the stage in skirt.

On the day itself, another change - I was asked to take charge of the walkie-talkie. Yes, I did the "over-over" thing. And it was my first time to do something like that. We had a few issues with the microphone. But over-all, I think our team did great.

During the opening ceremonies, we had the Ateneo law students as ushers and usherettes, and they did great as well. We had our pictures taken after the Opening Ceremonies but I couldn't get a copy. No one has tagged me on facebook, hehe.

Anyway, I had some pictures taken at the photobooth.

I was a bit relaxed during the early afternoon but when the program was to wind up in the afternoon I had to hurriedly go home, change and be at the venue for the Grand Ball. I wore the P400 black dress that I bought in Cebu. It was a good price indeed. As usual, I was walking around doing some errands and helping out in the raffle. Unfortunately, I did not win anything, hehe. There were a few comments regarding the venue and program itself, but I think it was generally ok.

For the next 2 days of the convention, I was a simple delegate. No more duties, hehe. It was also a time to bond with my law school friends, especially those who are not practicing in Davao. I enjoyed the remaining days at the SM Convention Center - Davao as well as in Davao Insular Hotel. To cap it off, I had a few law school friends in our house for a simple together.

Fun times indeed!