It is my pleasure to introduce to you our guest speaker,
who is one of the most popular and very important public servant of our country today.
As he came this morning, I asked him how he was to be introduced.
And I was expecting him to give me a copy of his personal data
or list of the numerous awards and citations he received
but instead he told me
It's simple, Compañera
Just say that I am a judge with a heart and God-fearing.
That's a simple person and humble our guest right now.
That's why my amazement and respect for him all the more increased.
I won't let you wait any longer because just like me
you all want to hear his important message for all of us.
So my dear compañeros and compañeras,
please join me in welcoming our country's toughest lawyer and judge.
Recently awarded as the Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year
Judge Salvador Roncesvalles.
Thank you Atty. Madrid for that very simple yet touching introduction.
Good morning to all of you.
A question I am frequently asked is why I decided to become a Lawyer.
Others were wondering especially my classmates
because I'm not as smart as they are.
Well, I could simply say that this is a childhood dream
Although, I just can't say because I'm ashamed
They might just laugh at me,
because I'm not that really good.
Of course, we are not well-off in our life.
But, while growing up,
I am proud and realized what the Lord wanted me to become someday.
I have this experience I want to share with you that helped me to become stronger.
and of course, to keep my dreams to be a lawyer.
Mom!
My son.
Mom, I'll be the one to sell these watermelons, after all I don't have any school today...
My son is really good.
Okay my child, I know that you are a good vendor, the price for a small watermelon is 5 centavos,
10 cents for a large one but please take care.
But I always take care of m yself, Mom.
And above all, God is there to watch over us. He won't forsake us.
So, don't worry too much, Mom.
Yes, my son.
My son is really good, you're not only kind but Godly as well.
Mom, you forgot to say something ...
What is it, my son?
Good-looking!
Yes, that's right!
You are my most handsome son!
No doubt, Mom because I'm your only son.
Bye, Mom!
Badong! Where you going? Can we go with you?
I'll be going in that subdivision, I will sell these watermelons.
Okay you can come.
Me too, Andoy and I will help you sell those watermelons.
Oh, you just want to have a free taste of watermelon!
Hey, no!
I just really wanted to help.
Okay, you two can come, just don't be naughty. And you two don't fight.
But wait, did you tell your parents where you're going?
Yes of course! We're going to help you, let's go!
Watermelon!
Have some watermelon!
Reddish and sweet!
Buy some watermelon! It is very cheap, nutritious and healthy for your skin.
So buy some now!
Wow! These kids know how to make sales talk.
Do you see them, children?
They are still young but they are already able to help their parents.
How much is that?
It depends on the size. This small one costs 5 cents and 10 cents for the big ones.
I will get three big watermelons.
Here is my payment. Keep the change.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
Your welcome. Take care.
Yes ma'am!
[Screams]
Someone saw us! That kid saw us!
Let's go! That's only a kid, you wouldn't kill a kid, would you?
He would be afraid to report us.
[Engine starts]
Enriqueta,
Enriqueta,
Enriqueta!
Why Minda? Where is Enriqueta?
Oh my God ma'am, Enriqueta is missing.
I saw her leaving so I followed her.
Call the driver and ready the car quickly!
Ma'am I saw the little girl. Some men forced her into a car.
Are you sure? Did you recognize the face?
Yes, I saw the kidnappers' faces.
I also remember their car's plate number.
Can you help us? Accompany us at the police station to make a statement of what you saw.
Okay. Andoy, Berting!
I will accompany them first to the police station.
Deliver those watermelons to the store.
Tell mother that I will accompany them.
I will go home right after.
Okay. Leave this to us.
Are you not afraid to report this to the police?
The kidnappers might get back at you.
I am not afraid Berting.
I entrust everything to God.
I will just tell them what I really saw and they need my help.
The girl they kidnapped should be rescued.
Kids, leave those watermelons to Minda and I will pay for them all.
Wow! It is our lucky day!
Are you sure about what you're saying?
Yes, I am certain.
Then, we will drop you off at your home so that we will be able to talk with your parents.
We need their consent for you to testify in this case.
Sir, Sergeant Llaguno called. Positive, sir.
They confirmed the plate number that the informant gave.
That's why they were able to follow the vehicle.
They already subdued the kidnappers.
The girl is now safe.
The kidnappers seem to notice that they were being followed so they dropped and left the kid at the park.
Salvador Roncesvalles, it is clear in your statement in this court
that you identified the people who kidnapped Enriqueta Sy.
Do you see them now inside the court room?
Yes.
If so, can you point out who kidnapped Enriqueta Sy?
Them. The three of them kidnapped the girl.
They forced her into a car. I remember the plate number, NDT-326.
You're a liar! That's not us!
You'll pay for this kid. You'll regret what you have done to us.
Order in the court!
I was still young when I was blamed for a thing that I did not do.
It is evil to lie.
I learned this in the worship services when I was still young.
I promised myself that I will uphold the truth.
The truth should prevail over lies.
We need to be steadfast in our conviction and not fear the enemies' threats.
Judge, someone delivered this for you.
It came with flowers so I did not open it. It looks personal.
Let me see.
Hmmm
This is my first time to receive a bouquet of flowers.
Does it contain a bomb?
I asked myself, will I be afraid now of threats?
For more than five decades in this world,
the God that I believed in when I was a child is still the one true God that I believe in.
The God who bestowed blessings upon me back then
is still the God who guides and tirelessly blesses me until today.
That is why I considered myself so lucky.
So lucky that I was born in this world and grew with the very strong faith in God.
This I believed is the greatest blessing I ever got.
As lawyers, there are things that we really cannot avoid.
We sometimes take cases of well-known and influential people and even government officials.
There are cases that we don't want to take but we need to for the sake of our sworn duty.
Especially like me who serve in the government.
My advice for you, compañeros and compañeras, these are all parts of our journey as lawyers.
That's a fact that we need to accept.
Don't let yourself be down, this is the reality of our world as lawyers.
So we should push through. Let's just continue doing our best.
Let us perform the duty given to us with complete honesty and courage.
We should not be afraid but we should have a heart.
That is how we balance it.
And I hope that every lawyer here must not forget that we must not rely much on our own capabilities.
We should not boast because at the end of the day as human beings,
we are all nothing if God is not with us.
Thank you and may the Lord bless us all.
[Applause]
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