2021 SE RIE S: IS SUE 5
GET TO KNOW our natrel team and sister chapters REDISCOVER THE SIGHTS, TASTES and sounds of their cities
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Junior Chamber International - Manila
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Antonio Tamayo President Executive
John Ross T. Francisco Vice President Secretary
Gerry C. Hung General Christian Barry G. Ang
Executive Treasurer VP for Community
Erwin N. Po Affairs
VP for Internal
Brainard Adrian W. Hao Affairs
VP for External
Richard B. Lim Affairs
Director, Membership
Victor Emmanuel C. Queyquep Development
Carl Lester S. Ang
Director, LO Management
Jan Adrian D. Padiernos
Director, Training and Leadership
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That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life.”
JCI VISION
“To be leading global network of young active citizens.“
JCI MISSION
“To provide development “opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.”
Director, Director,
Dinno B. Go Cedenio National Relations Director, Community
Jason Manuel S. Oliva Development
Director,
Carlos Miguel E. Ochoa Special Projects
JCI Manila 2021 President
Our National Relations this year is as exciting as it always have been. We also come from a point where despite the surges and lockdowns, JCI Manila has been connecting and collaborating not only with our sister chapters but also with all other JCI LOs in the country. This year also sets the tone of a consistent and hopefully progressive direction in building meaningful and lasting relationships through collaboration with other LOs. Our collaboration projects also does not only include LOs but also regions, areas and the National Board Level. Notably we have Project Empower which aims to provide employment opportunities for our country in this difficult time. This project is through the DOLE and the POEA, which has started and is currently on going until the end of July. We have partnered with 30 JCIP Chapters with close to 5,000+ Applicants joining the Job Fair to date. Not to mention, there are hundreds of local & overseas employers with more than 30,000 Job Vacancies. This is initiative is also part of the JCI RISE (Rebuild-Invest-SustainEvolve). Another notable collaboration project is our Vaccine Awareness campaign called Project Bakuna (Para sayo at sa Kanila). This is project aims to encourage and educate our fellow Filipinos to get their COVID-19 vaccines especially those hesitant. Furthermore, we do have a lot of external collaboration projects as through our National Relations Directorate that is also an internal collaboration among directorates. These are a plethora of interoperable projects. Projects that encompass several directorates. This also have proved to be a great growth opportunity and exposure to our members despite the challenges posted by the pandemic.
Roel A. Gallardo Internal Affairs
Joseph Michael Director, Business Gonzales-Restrullo Development
Pres. Richard Tamayo
2021 July Editorial Board LOM Director Carl Lester Ang EIC Luis Peralta Managing Editor Jon Richmond Ang Contributors Alexander Bryan Go, Atty. Danilo Rico III, Jet Tatel Layout Artist Creative Agency
Limitless for one has reached almost every JCIP region. Our Ten Outstanding Guro Awards (TOGA) has also collaborated with other JCI LOs. Not to mention also our International Programs such as the JCI Rise. We have a lot of joint-GMMs as well with our sister chapters not to mention Business Academy Programs, and even internal programs such as the Mobile Legends Metro Area Cup, Ride Run and Plant and 4x4 and Formula 1 among others.
We have been doing joint projects as much as we can with respective LOs where our communitybased projects are located for Community Development and Special Projects. Another notable landmark to become is the OPLAN Kaisa which would be a Memorandum of Partnership of JCIP with the Philippine Army which will help enhance the synergy of community based projects while support national development with all JCI LOs and Army Units.
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We have also been supporting and will continue to support the JCIP National Programs as they blend in with our existing respective programs and projects. Examples of such are, OPLAN Kaagapay – OPLAN Damayan, Bags to School – E.D.M., Got Heart – 1UP, and Camp Pag-ibig – Golden Heart among others. This not to mention hosting and supporting Regional Conference or Area Conference Meetings and programs with speakers, hosts and venue. Greatly, we have been collaborating and supporting projects of our fellow sister chapters, baby chapters and fellow JCI chapters. As we usher into our Diamond Jubilee and being the “First in Asia,” we carry that moral responsibility and father role in bringing together all LOs and making sure we also all grow and progress in making the best leaders in the country and in Asia. Despite the physical challenges of the pandemic, while we hope for the remainder of the year to be better, in order that we may physically socialize with our JCI sisters and fellow members and our National organization more, we can say that to date, we have our national presence strongly felt and our national relationship equity progressing from the strides and efforts of the 2020 Board of Directors. We intend to consistently grow this relationship until the end of the year and hopefully grow even beyond being the First in Asia. More importantly, we have shown to our members that National Relations is a great growth opportunity to be better leaders. Congratulations to the National Relations Team headed by 2021 JCI Manila Director for National Relations Director Dinno B. Go Cedenio and to all supporting Directors, Commissioners, Chairmen and JCI Manila Brothers! Let us all finish strong brothers. Mabuhay ang JCI Manila!
Dear Readers, After more than a year of waiting, domestic tourism is slowly opening up again for travel. Finally, we can experience the sights, sounds and tastes of what our beautiful country has to offer. It is also timely that this issue of the Asian Pearl which features our dedicated and hardworking National Relations Directorate under the leadership of Director Dinno Go Cedenio and his core team, and our sister-chapters who will help us to re-discover some of their cities and provinces through their recommendations.
Luis “Lui” Peralta
N A T R E L
C O M M I S S O N E R S
N A T R E L
Janryck Martin Lim
CARLO LORENZO F. MENDOZA
JCI age: 5 Years Sponsor: Mark Law /Kenny Go
JCI age: 3 Years Sponsor: Past President Fredie Mendoza
Business / profession you are in: Banking • •
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What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
BJC, Empower PWD Project (2015-2016) Founder/Chairman, JCI Manila EDM Financial Literacy Program (2017 and 2018) Chairman, Market Point – Stock Trading Master Class (2018) Chairman, JCI ASPAC 2018 Kagoshima, Japan (2018) Vice-Chairman, Disaster Response Challenge (2018) Relationship Chairman, JCI Kuala Lumpur (2018 and 2019)
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Commissioner, Community Development (2019) Commissioner, Training & Activation (2019) Chairman, Go Lokal GMM (2019) Commissioner, LOM (2020) Relationship Vice-Chairman, JCI M24K (2020) Chairman, Modern Tao Ke (2020) Chairman, Nomination Night GMM (2020) Commissioner, NATREL (2021)
Business / profession you are in: VP - Cargoaire Freight Forwarders Inc. Logistics and Customs Brokerage • • • •
Projects Involved
My most memorable experience probably is attending and being the Chairman of JCI Asia-Pacific Conference (ASPAC) last 2018. This experience was super fun and the stress as a Chairman was really worth it because I was able to get to know a lot of people from other chapters internationally, plus I get to enjoy the food and the experiences of attending an international event. Aside from that, I was able to get to know JCI as an organization deeper and became aware of the politics and complexities within. My Onto and NatCon experiences are unforgettable too, I had so much fun with our brothers and our sisters – the deeper bonds, the parties, food trips… you name it, aside from the enjoyments of traveling.
JCI age: 5 Years Sponsor: Kenny Go
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Projects Involved What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
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2017 - interl chairman (kuala umpur) 2017 - chairman - round table talk - defending sales territory 2017 - project committee project chokchak 2017 - natcon 2017 committee logistics head 2020 - JCIMMLS4 Delta Plus Cup
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2018 BJC Project HERO 2019 Avante Training 2019 Natrel Chairman Perlas Pasay 2019 Natcon Manila Night Chairman 2019 Grand Fellowship Chairman 2019 Limitless La Union committee 2019 RFTM 2020 ULO 1-4 committee 2020 Launchpad 1-4 committee 2020 Natrel Commissioner 2020 Sanitation for the nation Chairman and Commissioner 2020 Areacon Titan Sanitation for the Nation 2020 Natcon Temiong and Best of the Best Sanitation for the Nation 2020 Natcon Manila Night Commissioner 2020 Oplan Damayan 2020 Quarantine Facility committee
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2020 Hulma - Bangon Kapatid 2020 Metro Area Debate 2020 Natcon Debate 2020 Musikaisa 2020 Musikaramay 2021 Hulma - Project Negosyo 2021 Memdev Commissioner 2021 Natrel Commissioner 2021 ULO 1-3 committee 2021 Launchpad 1-3 committee 2021 Project Empower 2021 OPLAN Kaisa 2021 JCI Manila F1 2021 JCI Manila Talk to a Champion 2021 JCI Manila Family Feud 2021 4x4 Outdoor Group 2021 JCI Manila I.CE. (In case of Emergency) 2021 Checkmate 2021 Ride N’ Run 2021 Online Fitness
Areacon Titan award, NatCon Temiong and Best of the Best award. They are the recognition of the hard work and dedication put into the planning and implementation of an on-site project in the middle of the covid19 pandemic. The sanitation project is a way for me to help the chapter and the community. This gave me more opportunity to collaborate and get to know other JCI members nationwide —new friendships are also built. Its hard to give actually the most memorable experience because everything is memorable when you’re a JCIM member.
LORENZ LAO
2020 - Pandemic Response Webinar 2020 2018 - drc 2018 project chairman 2018 - wear mnl project chairman (intrel) 2021 - natrel, memdev, osg commissioner 2019 - RFTM 2019 project chairman Ang hulinrg el bimbo
all projects are memorable lalo kapag ikaw ang chairman. Enjoy na nkakatulong pa. nkaksama at nkikilala mo rin mga brother mo s jcim dhil s proj. Sgro most exciting and most memorable ung bjc proj. Aside from the normal tree planting, we took to another level of tree planting which was aerial seedling. Isipin mo naexperience mong sumakay military chopper para mkapatanim ng puno.
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Business / profession you are in: Manager at Mea Tempered glass Inc. •
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ROB HONG
C O M M I S S O N E R S
JCI age: 2 Years
Sponsor: Dino Go Cedenio
Business / profession you are in: Bank Employee Projects Involved What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
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Natrel commissioner 2021, Smokey mountain football tournament 2019
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cognizant football cup 2019 natcon 2109 Sanitization project 2020
Being able to see the progress on the smokey mountain kid’s football career because of the jci project that we have created.
N A T R E L
C H A I R M E N
N A T R E L
WILLIAM NAMOCO JCI age: 1 Year
MARTIN JOSEPH N. MEDINA
Sponsor: Nino Namoco
JCI age: 9 Months
Business / profession you are in: Trade business(Apparel and PPE) Agri (Adlai Rice) Projects Involved What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
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Diwa Diwa Abra Morduck Pagasa
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JCI age: 1 Year
Sponsor: Rolan Garcia
Business / profession you are in: Digital Media Agency Projects Involved What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
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Library For Peace Oplan Damayan Taal Oplan Damayan Rolly Oplan Damayan Ulysses
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What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
Sanitation for the Nation BizAcademy : Online Retail Musikaramay
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Pader Ng Buhay (BJC Project) Clean-up Week 2020 2020 RFID 2 Project from MemBen 2020 Grand GMM Bayanihan and Healing with LGUs Online Forum
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Limitless Activ8 ULO Launchpad 2 2021 2021 Chairman for Training & Leadership 2021 Chairman for National Relations
My most memorable JCIM experience was being involved in Clean-up Week 2020. It was the project that really opened my eyes to the scale and impact that JCI Manila can have for a community. Clean-up Week 2020 was not just one project but a series of projects that helped to raise the cleanliness and environmental-friendliness of Manila in partnership with multiple sponsors and government agencies. The experience showed me that JCI Manila is a force for good that collaborates with its partners to bring about a better reality for the communities it serves.
lujer danao ( CPA, CISA)
JCI age: 2 Years 11 Months Sponsor: Atty. Kyle Chain/PVP Carlos Melad Business / profession you are in: CEO/Founder, Mama’s Boys Senior Manager, Deloitte
MIKE LIM
JCI age: 3 Year
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Sponsor: Nerwin Ong
Business / profession you are in: I’m an entrepreneur. I’m leading a tech solutions company (Glimsol) and online grocery and essentials delivery company (Pushkart.ph)
What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
Projects Involved
Asking for help in times of crisis for the benefit of victims of calamities
Projects Involved
Sponsor: Francis Nico Serrano
Business / profession you are in: Sales & Marketing Manager for Cryogenic Gases
Oplan Damayan (Pgh and J2), CDO Health Office
Diwa, We designed and equiped the first community learning hub in the country. And we received commendation and thanks from Mayor Vico Sotto and VP Leni Robredo in person.
KEVIN TY
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Project AKAP, Project LEAP, Hotels Masterclass,
Masterclass II
Turnover ceremony of Project AKAP. It felt really good when I saw the water pump we donated to Sitio Target work. Also the BOD that time was almost complete and really enjoyed the ceremony. It was humbling and I felt really proud being a JCI Manila member during that time.
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Best Baby Jaycee Project Award Committee Member, Finance and Reports Lead. 2020 Areacon Best Education For Peace. Co-Chair, Finance Lead Grand GMM Co-Chair, Marketing Lead Gabi ng Parangal Chairman, Pioneering JCIManila’s Tech Talk Series. Chairman, Oplan Damayan Cagayan Flooding
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Chairman, Oplan Damayan Isabela Flooding Overall Committee Chairman, Oplan Damayan Chairman, Natrel Chairman, Business Promotions VChairman, Vaccine Procurement and Inoculation Committee Member, MEMDEV, Business Directorate, NATREL Committee Member, ULO1, ULO2, ULO3
The 1st virtual turnover of our Baby Jaycee Project “Tab Learning Center for Peace”.
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C H A I R M E N
jonathan lance ebol JCI age: 5 Months
Sponsor: Marvin Pizarro
Business / profession you are in: Digital Marketing
Projects Involved
What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
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Tab’Learning Center for Peace JCI Manila TechTalks University of Leaders Orientation RVR Awards 2021 (on going) JCI Manila ML Cup (ongoing) Oplan Damayan 2021 (on going) JCI Manila CSGO League (ongoing) National Relations Chairmanship 2021 (on going)
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Training & Leadership | LIMITLESS (Activ8, 88, Journey, Channel, Launchpad 1 2 & 3, NXT, Talks, TOGA ) Vacc To The Future JCI Manila Online Mass Formula 1 Watch Party Memdev 4x4
My BJC process. My initial try as a BJC failed, and sadly, I lost most of my first team. It took a lot, but I bounced back and stepped up as the Project Chairman of our re-organized group. It truly stretched my leadership skills and exposed me to work with people who have different strengths and motivations. Our work led to an amazing project that reached those who would otherwise be unreachable, and we were able to make a small but positive change that was acknowledged and won Best Baby Jaycee Project in 2020.
jeremy kho
JCI age: 2 Years
Sponsor: PD Johann Tiu
Business / profession you are in: Sales and distribution of interior car accessories, car care chemicals and air fresheners. •
Projects Involved What’s themost memorable JCIM experience for you and why?
Rise Uplifting PWDs (Baby Jaycee Project) LOM 2020 • 3rd Online GMM: The Filipino Winners • 4th Online GMM: The Future is Now
• John Rankins Online Webinar • JCIM Grand GMM 2020 NATREL 2021 • Holy Mass April 2021 • Vaccine Awareness Campaign 2021
It must be the on-going Vaccine Awareness Campaign. For me it is a chance to do my bit to help the nation on the public health crisis. Hopefully, the campaign would be able to not just create conversation but to convince our fellow countrymen to get vaccinated. The sooner we can reach herd immunity, the sooner we can end this pandemic and we can go back to our normal lives.
Marikina
Marikit (40-ft statue along Marikina River )
By: Pres. Mona Clare Ignacio-Cuello
Where is the best place to visit?
Historical landmarks: Diocesian Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned • Also known as Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados • Built by the Augustinians in 1700 J.P. Rizal Street cor. V. Gomez Street, Brgy. Sta Elena
Marikina River Park
for joggers/runners/bikers
• 11-kilometer stretch of Marikina River consisting of parks, open spaces and recreation facilities Book Museum cum Ethnology Center B9127 Dao Street, Brgy. Marikina Heights
Lilac Street, Brgy. Concepcion Dos: Forget me Not Cafe, Miguel and Maria, Dapo at Tisa, Gorudo Ramen, etc.
Gil Fernando Avenue:
Beefalo, Comedor, Lamp Quarters, Over Easy, etc.
JCI Marikina Marikit
J.P. Rizal Street, Brgy. Sta. Elena:
famous hub for local delicacies like puto, fish crackers, suman, kakanin, etc.
Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden 11 Isabelo Mendoza Street, Brgy. Sta. Elena
Must try Foods
Mama Ting’s Rellenong Bangus 248 J.P. Rizal Street, Brgy. Sta. Elena
Everlasting; Puto • Can be found pretty much • everywhere in Marikina; can also be bought from the stores along J.P. Rizal Street, Brgy. Sta. Elena
Why you love your city?
Cleanliness, residents are disciplined and bike friendly
Largest Shoes in Marikina Riverbanks
JCI Ilo-ilo Ilang Ilang
Ilo-ilo By. Pres. Ma Juana Ester Senupe
Where is the best place to visit?
Iloilo is home to the most amiable and sweet people, with great beaches just within an hour’s drive from the heart of the city and some of the some of the best preserved infrastructure from the colonial era. With a rich history, culture, and diversity, Iloilo is home to many old churches and historical mansions, such as the Molo Mansion, Jaro Cathedral, and the historical Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao which was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Sunsets from the beaches of Iloilo are a sight to behold. For the more adventurous souls, Sicogon Island, Agho Island, and Isla de Gigantes beckon with their pristine waters and warm island folk. There are also many scenic tourist farms that are a short distance from the city, with sunflowers to staircases to the heavens, or just spot to unplug and soak in the beauty and peace of nature. Iloilo has something for everyone.
What is a must-try food or experience?
A trip to Iloilo is a gastronomic delight. No visit is complete without a steaming bowl of La Paz batchoy is a must for tourists – a noodle “miki” dish served with pork and broth slow cooked for hours, generous toppings of fried garlic, spring onions and chicharron.
Another lip smacking -dish in Iloilo is pancit molo made of seasoned ground meat wrapped in what is called molo wrapper and is cooked in broth along with chicken strips, molo dry and spring onions. From local coffee shops offering native coffee and delicacies, diners serving up well-loved Ilonggo cuisine or a siopao uniquely Ilonggo, and restaurants with dishes to tempt the most discerning of palates, mouthwatering dishes can be found at every corner of Iloilo.
Why do I love Ilo-ilo?
Iloilo is fondly called the City of Love. Ilonggos are known for being malambing, charming and sweet. The moment one person speaks, you could easily identify that someone is an Ilonggo because it feels like he is crooning a love song for you. People from Iloilo City are not only known because of their sweetness, but they are also known for being helpful during trying times. One visible example is the Ilonggo Bayanihan spirit during this COVID-19 pandemic. Ilonggos banded together to help their fellow Ilonggos who were greatly affected by the pandemic. With its scenic spots, delectable food, and warm hospitality, Iloilo is a great destination for those who want to kick back and relax from the hustle and bustle while still having easy access to the comforts of the urban landscape.
First row (standing) from left to right: Nilrose Descarial (Local Skills Development Director), Lara Jeunesse Villaruel (Director for Public Relations), Celiryn Noble (Director for Business), Jahziel Fantilanan (Director for Membership Development), and Joanna Rose Lauren Pampliega (Director for Community) Second row (sitting) from left to right: Pauline Ann Onday (Secretary General), Merianne Grace Ereñeta (Vice President for Communication), Ma. Monica Leticia Espinosa (Immediate Past President), Ma. Juana Ester Senupe (President), Charise Ariane Pedroso (Vice President for Internal Affairs), Jesica Malata (Vice President for External Affairs), and Marsha Angelie Ang (Executive Treasurer)
Makati By: Pres. Joanna Chesca Marie Dador Cererre
Where is the best place to visit?
Ayala Triangle, one of the leisure areas with restaurants, coffee shops and jogging places open to the public. Enjoy the Ayala Triangle Gardens’ spectacular holiday display of dancing lights and sounds every Christmas season. City event’s like Earth Hour every March. You can bring your pet while roaming around. Close to Ayala Museum. It is also strategically located at the heart of the Makati Central Business District comprising parcels of lands between Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. The Peninsula Manila commonly known as Manila Peninsula, known for its historical milestones and world class design. Per their website, it is one of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands, owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH). This place is also ideal for celebration of important life events and special occasions such as weddings and galas.
What is a must-try food or experience?
Poblacion area, another go-to place in Makati for hang outs and party celebrations. There are lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and leisure areas with varying themes and motifs from fine dining to casual dining. From good food to good music plus tons of street foods.
Legazpi Sunday Market, the market is open every Sunday along the streets of Legazpi and Rufino. You can buy goods covering handicrafts, houseware, home decors, cooked food, fresh fruits, vegetables, organic produce, plants for the plantitos and plantitas and many more!
Why do I love Makati?
Because everything is here! Despite the fact that it is a populated and bustling city, we’ve had such a great experience, such great memories and fun activities in this place.
AYALA TRIANGLE GARDENS’ FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Manila By: Pres. Donna De La Cruz
Where is the best place to visit?
JCI Manilena ladies love exploring and soaring heights. Intramuros is one of the places that brings us back to the historical Manila while at the same time allows families and friends to enjoy sceneries - be it religious, food & dining and the arts too! Another favorite is Binondo, not just because of the stories behind our country’s very own Chinatown.
What is a must-try food or experience?
Bambike Ecotours are unique guided tours within the walled city that support the healthy lifestyle. Authentic Chinese food & delicacies in Binondo (Chinatown) are a must try, whereas the walled city’s aesthetically-driven cafes and restaurants such as La Cathedral serve as a feast for the eyes.
Why you love your city?
Manila is definitely close to our hearts because of the balance that it gives - it reminds us of our history, while at the same time, offers modern forms of entertainment, food and so much more!
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Legazpi By: Pres. Leah Buenaventura
Where is the best place to visit?
There are a lot of place to visit in Legazpi, Albay but it’s highlight is the perfect cone of Mayon Volcano. Best view to see the magnificent mayon volcano is the Green Lava Trail - Brgy. Mabinit, Legazpi City. The trail will let you see the beauty of nature surrounded with flowers and trees while having a good walk.
Why you love your city?
I love my City because aside from its beautiful nature, our people are kind hearted and very hospitable. Also, despite of numerous adversities, the people remain anchored to their faith and unwaveringly stood up with gratefulness and hope that everything turn out right perfectly with smile in their faces EVP Sherry Joy Yao
Sec Kaycee Camus-Santiago
Pres. Leah Buenaventura
IPP Anna Rivera
VP External Michaela Meinecke-Fariñas
VP Internal Yasminah Ismail Tison
Treasurer Zsaleena Maravillas Baldo
Auditor Juvy Ang
PIO Bessie Lucido
Asst Sec Jaymie Llanera
Asst Treasurer Jho Manalac Beltran
Local Training Director Adnach Hteb Yor
Director for Community Anj Angeli
Director for Business Girlie Yap
Some places to visit as well is the country view of Farmplate where you can talk peacefully with friends while enjoying delicious BBQ and a sip of fresh buko juice in their bermuda grass
What is a must-try food or experience? Bicolano food culture is well known for its coconut milk and chili spice as these ingredients is the foundation of our agriculture. Known delicious food from these two ingredients are to die-for bicol express, laing, and pinangat. Activities that you must try and will surely love are trailing and ATV tours exploring the beauty of Ma yon surroundings with its historical backgrounds.
Director for Individual Morena Casim-Retuerma
Director for International Gina Ritter-lee
CEBU By: Pres. Aleena Camille Suarez
Where is the best place to visit? There are too many places worth visiting but here are some to check out: Beach For fine sand, fresh & cheap seafood: Sumilon & Bantayan Island For diverse marine life: Moalboal, Malapascua For adventure, treks, chilly weekend getaways with mountain views: Balamban, Busy
What is a must-try food or experience?
Must-try Food: Carcar market- lechon & puso or Matias- bbq & puso, Danggit/Labtingaw from Bantayan Must-try Experiences: Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls, Osmeña’s Peak, island hopping, Sardine Run in Moalboal, Trek Mt. Manunggal, Visit Simala/ Temple of Leah, Sinulog (when things are ok)
Why you love your city?
Cebu is such a unique place as it’s a great mix of city & province life. We can choose to go to the beach and/or mountain and get there in less than 1 hour.
Cebu can probably be best remembered thru the ff:
Lechon and Puso
Lechon is known across the Philippines as a must-eat in Cebu but it’s best paired with another Cebuano icon - “puso” which means “hanging rice”. This is rice wrapped in a triangular casing of coconut leaves and is usually hung and sold alongside lechon.
Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog Festival which comes from the Cebuano word “sulog” which describes the movement of the water current (forward-backward step of the dance). More than what this is known today as one of the major festivals of the province of Cebu, this celebrates the Santo Nino de Cebu which was handed to Rajah Humabon of Cebu from Ferdinand Magellan which signified the birth of Christianity in the Philippines.
What is a must-try food or experience? We take the eating and preparation of food seriously in CDO.
CDO By: Pres. Mika Mora
Where is the best place to visit? Cagayan de Oro is located on the island of Mindanao, and it’s known as the City of Golden Friendship. True-blooded Kagay-anons (kahgai-ah-nons) are known to drop whatever they are doing in order to entertain family and friends. Gatherings are often held at home, or from the back of a vehicle depending on the age group you are with. Some say that the laid-back lifestyle can be attributed to the proximity of both beach and mountain escapes. The city is nestled between the highlands of Bukidnon and the beautiful Macajalar Bay. You can easily go rafting along the Cagayan River
in the morning, and then take a van up to the mountains to go ziplining at Dahilayan in the afternoon. Cagayan de Oro is also known as the gateway to Northern Mindanao. After flying into Laguindingan Airport (IATA code: CGY), you have about a 45-minute drive into the city proper. Many travelers use CDO as their hub and then do day trips to places like Camiguin Island, Bukidnon, and Iligan. CDO has a variety of accommodations available from the super-budget hotels to more luxury options. Glamping has also started to become increasingly popular due to our good weather and abundant locations.
Lechon (roasted pork) is a mainstay at celebrations. We also have signature local delicacies like sinuglaw (grilled pork belly with fish ceviche) and binaki (steamed corn cake). You could stay a week in the city and not run out of new places to try out. From local to international cuisine, we have nearly everything here. Most of the favorite pasalubongs (souvenirs) are food-related such as the famous pastel of Camiguin Island, chicharon, roasted peanuts, and cashews.
Why you love your city?
Despite the many attractions and tourist spots in the city, a city tour can be as short as 4-5 hours, depending on your guide. Some of the most popular places to visit are Divisoria Park, the City Museum, the local markets, the La Castilla Museum, and the Museo de Oro. If you have enough time, you can also opt for a tour of Bukidnon where you’ll be taken to the Monastery of the Transfiguration and the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation. If adventure activities are your thing, then we have white water rafting, white water tubing, the longest dual zipline in the Philippines, canopy walking, bouldering sites, trekking, and many others. Beach bunnies also have their choice in white sand beaches from the pristine waters of White Island in Camiguin to the relaxed vibes of Duka Bay Resort in Medina.
FB: PAFAerospaceMuseum
PASAY By: Pres. Karen Pebbles Madrigal-Barroa
Where is the best place to visit?
Though densely populated and crowded at times, Pasay people are very friendly and their camaraderie can be felt, based on our experience of going to the different barangays as part our JCI duties.
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FB: thedessertmuseum
JCI Perlas Pasay Board of Director President Karen Pebbles Madrigal-Barroa LO Executive Vice-President Jhunielyn L. Medina
LO Treasurer Sherry Mae Digawan VP for External Affairs Mane Antoinette Franchesca C da Roza Director Connect Krisselda Franz Viana Madrigal
What is a must-try?
Why you love your city?
Coconut Palace
LO Secretary Precious Jewel Gamboa Tizon
Right where the airport is located, Pasay offers both history and modernity. Various places for shopping, dining, and entertainment are Resorts World Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, which includes Dessert Museum, Lakbay Museo, and Upside Down Museum. If you’re into history, check out the Coconut Palace located at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex and the Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum.
If you’re craving for seafood, go to Seaside Dampa and enjoy a variety of fresh seafood cooked the way you want. You can also try Apartment 1wB at The Henry Hotel for gourmet comfort food, or Harlem (Capitol), one of the oldest in town but a local favorite for their crispy “ulo” (pig’s head).
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Globe in Mall of Asia (MOA). The image of the gigantic globe in front of MOA, which is actually a 360 degrees electronic billboard, best represents Pasay as it symbolizes the size and advancement MOA represents, being one of the largest malls in the world. It also represents Pasay, where the airport is located, as our gateway to the world.
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earth. At 2,650 feet above sea level, it offers breath taking views of Davao City and the Davao Gulf. 5. Trek Mt. Apo — The Highest in the Philippines For those of you who are looking for a trekking adventure of their lifetime Mount Apo is on top of the list of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia, and it has an elevation of 10,311 feet.
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Where is the best place to visit?
1. Philippine Eagle Center The home to the great Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird and one of the largest eagles in the World. The eagles are bred for eventual release into the wild. Resembling a typical rain forest, it is a great place to get a feel of nature. This center dedicated efforts and time to protect the endangered species while providing an exciting and fun platform for locals and visitors. 2. Jack’s Ridge a panoramic view of Davao City while enjoying a sumptuous dinner at Jack’s Ridge. Jack’s Ridge is also part of the history of the Philippines. It was initially used as the headquarters for fleeing Japanese during the Second World War. 3. Malagos Garden Resort & Chocolate Museum A popular tourist spot for its butterfly sanctuary, waling-waling orchid forest, a bird feeding
dome, and the Chocolate Museum. The Malagos Chocolate Museum is the first of its kind in the Philippines. The museum is divided into four parts: • The Museum Section where you will learn about the wonders of the cacao. • The Interactive Zone where you can play games with Beanie, the Malagos Chocolate mascot. • The Chocolate Laboratory where you can make your own chocolate. • The Chocolate Bar where you can enjoy all sorts of Malagos Chocolate food and drinks. Recently, Davao City was declared as the Cacao Capital of the Philippines as the top producer of cacao beans for the entire region. 4.Discover Eden Nature Park Eden Nature Park and Resort in Davao City have been named after the famed Biblical Garden. a testament to how man’s ingenuity and concern for the environment can create a paradise on
What is a must try?
Davao is famous for its fresh and high-quality fruits such as Pomelo, mangosteen, bananas, pineapple, and many more. It is most famous produce, however, is the durian. The “King of Fruits”, the durian is known for its strong pungent aroma and its unique flavor. Underneath the thorns of the durian is a thick savory-sweet yellow meat like no other. The popularity of durian (Durian Capital of the Philippines) has inspired different flavored delicacies, from Durian candy, Durian Tart, Durian Ice Cream, Durian Coffee, Durian cake and even Durian chocolate. A trip to Davao would not be complete without trying these durian flavored treats.
Why you love your city?
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Davao City has a mild tropical climate. Compared with other parts of the Philippines in which there is a district hot and wet season. The city is outside the typhoon belt and lacks major seasonal variations. The Fruit Basket of the Country. Safe taking cabs because the Drivers are courteous, honest and won’t extort additional payment. Davao is in hall of fame on best peace and order council in the Philippines. The drinking water in Davao has been recognized as one of the best potable waters in the world. * The city pioneered the regulation of smoking in places in the Philippines that gave birth to the national anti-smoking law. Experience harmony in diversity as Davao City has at least major indigenous tribes- Christian, lumads,
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islam as well the migrant settlers from all over the Philippines. The City is known for its localized version of ecological solid waste management act. Samal Island is a mere two kilometers away from Davao. This pristine island paradise boasts fine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. The city is an excellent blend of both natural and manmade attractions which are top destinations for both local and international travelers.
Para Sayo, A Vaccination Awareness Campaign of JCI Manila By Jeremy Kho
As part of our Vaccination Awareness Campaign, JCI Manila has commissioned digital posters that would communicate the importance of getting vaccinated. As our culture is Family-oriented, we wanted to highlight that by being vaccinated you not only protect yourself but also for your loved ones. That was why we came up with the slogan “Magpabakuna Para Sayo at Para Sa Kanya” literally “Get vaccinated for yourself and for them”. This pandemic has already caused so much pain in our individual lives psychologically, mentally, and financially. In times like this we need people around us to comfort and nurture us. By using emotive visuals of hugging people, we wanted to elicit the concept of touch, something that we cannot really do to our loved ones in these times because of social distancing measures. We want
people to get the feeling of being hugged by our loved ones because we have not seen them for a long time. Another point that we wanted to emphasize is that getting vaccinated is a duty to the people we love. We all know that once one person in our household gets infected by the virus, then there is a high percentage that the virus will spread to others in our household. The only way to prevent our loved ones from getting sick is for everyone to do their part and get vaccinated. We hope that by reframing our message to target our basic emotion like the longing to be touched and our sense of family obligation will outweigh the fear and reluctance that Filipinos have in getting vaccinated.