Leaders Mold Leaders

Leadership is a choice. Everyone could have the desire to take on the leadership role, but not anyone can be. As the pillar in the community, it requires great strength and perseverance. Lighting fires within the hearts of others while offering theirs, one would consider it a double-edged sword.

With proud blazing hearts, Tarlac State University and the organization Junior Financial Executives TSU Chapter congratulates newly elected Junior Confederation of Finance Association Philippines – Central Luzon Chapter Regional Secretary General, Ms. Ingrid S. Pabona, and re-elected Chapter President Mr. Jomari Ivan L. Ocampo. As they take on this role, their journey will cross mountains and rivers while continuously holding the hands of others, persisting on paving ways for them to saunter rather than to trudge.

Mr. Jomari Ivan L. Ocampo, our very own Student Relations Vice President is awarded as the Top 2-Outstanding Finance Student Leader of the Philippines by the Junior Con - federation of Finance Association. His achievements come with sac - rifices, he took himself a rank lower to prioritize, “I serve, I commit, Won’t tire, Won’t quit,” was how he dealt with his fear—not being able to continue to lead due to his health.

With experiencing this, he understood that “health is something that will cost your dreams to fade,” and this prompted taking care of himself as his main priority. In valuing wellness, fruitful days are ahead of him, prodding him to continue creating and nurturing the path for future leaders to walk through. JFINEX-TSU Chapter Executive President and JCFAP – CLC Regional Secretary General, Ms. Ingrid S. Pabona, is an unfailing student leader who has aimed an honorable goal throughout her college life “to help achieve student goals and mold finance leaders in the country.” She honed her skills and knowledge to trust her abilities to light a fire under future leaders. Her day mostly ends late night or dawn, with her time utilized for her academic responsibilities and duties as a student leader. Ms. Ingrid S. Pabona, after taking a risk joining JFINEX, built her confidence and enhanced her public speaking and other skills. Now, with a reminder in taking risks, “you’ll never know what’s waiting ahead of you unless you try and take the risk. You must trust your abilities and use your reservations as steppingstones. Let your shine be brighter; burn like the sun while serving as others’ sunshine.”

“To add value to others, one must first value others” – John Maxwell. It is clearly seen that Mr. Jomari Ivan L. Ocampo and Ms. Ingrid S. Pabona, chose to become stu- dent leaders to serve and prioritize their fellow students. They listen and act according to the students’ needs and go a mile beyond that. With many to thank, and God as the first, they persistently remain valiant facing a vast sea of massive waves. Leading is not a rank nor a title, it is a role of inspiring others to help them maximize their capabilities. It is a duty to be a catalyst for executing righteous and competent deeds. Forging paths for others to walk with tranquility. Leaders mold leaders.