By: Donnabel Cantila
1st of January, 2010

DUBAI - “For together we stand, divided we fall, together we'll climb to the peak of success; We will share what we have for the world to see that Digerati helps realize dreams…”

It was during the 4th Commencement Exercises when “Digerati’s Dream,” FDA’s official theme song has been warmly performed live for the first time by the selected members of the Club, under the leadership of Mr. Arnel Ramos, present Chairman of the Board. Since then, the song has been recognized by all of the volunteers and even by the new students of the organization.

With the theme song’s moving message, it merely reflects on everyone’s vision to extend assistance to our fellow kababayan but memorizing the lyrics alone while singing to the tune is not sufficient and putting the thoughts into action is indeed fundamental. And for someone to be capable of serving others, one needs to be a good representation first of its own morals.

Hence, with the new administration, another trademark is long to be set. Incumbent President Rizalina Abuel gives a high regard to the personal and professional growth of her constituents and strongly believes that anyone is not far behind to be successful and be a responsible citizen if only one learns how to embrace certain core values.

So, what are CORE VALUES? These are operating philosophies or principles that guide an organization’s internal conduct as well as its relationship to the external world. And now, under its new leadership, Digerati members should exhibit the four elements of core values which are: (1) Be Prompt, (2) Observe Protocol, (3) Be Transparent, and (4) Exercise Discipline; vital ideals if once widely and frequently communicated would definitely help people to make tough decisions in life as well as to make them be more proactive.

And who else will keenly bring into play these CORE VALUES? In several occasions, Madam President never failed but proudly acknowledged her battalion of enthusiasts who are instinctive, obedient, talented, intelligent and strategic thinker - the solid troop who will serve not only as her strong force throughout her term of office but as well as the catalysts of change for a better tomorrow.

Hence, with a great vision, she strongly urged everyone to lead by example, “Don’t be left out, it’s high time to involve yourself in, be a model by embracing the CORE VALUES,” the President stressed.