2022 Nucleus Issue #1 by JCICebu-NucleusPublication

it anyway. Comfort is the enemy of growth. Growth lets us achieve BIG things.

... life to the fullest” didn’t know the half of it. I mean, how do we even know if a life is in its fullest? Some would say it’s about living in a bed of roses, financially free. Others would say it’s about being contented in life, or as what my Lolo said, bahalag saging basta labing (Banana is enough, what matters is that we love). If living life to the fullest means being rich, how about those rich people who, with all their fame and riches, still chose to end their lives? Or if living the fullest of life can really be achieved, then we don’t have to worry things anymore. Sounds good, but we will also be stuck on our comfort zone, on the same routine, without any new challenges. In essence, life will be so boring. There are many interpretations of living life to the fullest. But I’d like to introduce you one of them – living life without comfort. To live a full life is to be hungry for learning, to embrace challenges, to not settle for less,

and to keep doing the unimaginable. It can be scary, but as we do it, that fear will be just a dust in the wind. So if you feel under-qualified to do something, do it anyway. If you’re unsure of a new journey, take 6

In this first issue of the Nucleus, we continue to step out of our comfort zone as we celebrate hunger for learning in one of our top stories, the DASIG Scholarship and how it supports indigent students to achieve big things. You will also get to meet the two Cebu Jaycess who continue to live without comfort as it craves for bigger things in the Quadro Awards. As you flip each page, you will get involved into the journey beyond land and sea as our brothers extend hope to the victims of Typhoon Odette in the Oplan Kaagapay project. Flip further and your hands will be smeared with colors in the article Street of the Future, which tackles about the chapter’s street art project that will change the local tourism landscape forever. Truth to tell, life never runs out of things to discover. Imagine what we could achieve if we branch out and live life the way it’s meant to be lived. You might be surprised on the things you never thought you can do. The possibilities are endless, and we can only discover them if we live, not to the fullest, but instead live fully. So get up, face it all, and let the adventure begin, because this year, big things are coming. 7

President’s Message

Opinion

mistakes but learn and be steadfast to beat your personal best, it’s a privilege afforded to you by this organization. You know the best JCI project you’ll work on? Your best project is YOU. I realized that we have spent our youth as a Jaycee because we wanted to create variety, color, chaos and order in our lives. We expand our life’s purpose because we get to see, feel and do what is to be an active citizen and even as simple as manning the registration or carrying relief goods, it’s the effort that counts.

I have been with JCI Cebu for 8 meaningful years now. I simply started with my passion for training and debate. The adventures, networking and opportunities have been truly amazing, and these are all for the taking if we just show up, and I know you’ll show up. “I’m going on an adventure! ” – Bilbo Baggins To my fellow brothers in JCI Cebu: as you write your own stories, remind yourselves it’s okay to commit

JCI is like an MBA, maybe even better because we are given so many challenges to solve for the community, use the JCI action framework and do it together with cool andfaithful brothers down the stretch. Remind yourself to spend time with your family. “A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man” – Don Corleone, The Godfather. As I come to a full circle being a recruit, a baby jaycee, a full time member, officer and now a president, I will always have a big gratitude to many mentors, frenemies and true brothers who been there both in calm and rough waters though the years. Salamat Bros! I can imagine, in our old age so wise and sturdy, we will get to look back and talk about our big, fun and frail moments spent in JCI and have a cold beer or whisky on the side, and laugh a teary eye, cheers! So be who you are despite challenges, have grit and don’t forget to be kind. Live the JCI values close to your heart, who knows BIG “things are coming for you. Game!

JACQUES IAN DAVID SACMAR ESTOLA 2022 JCI Cebu President

Volunteers in the Fragmented World of COVID-19 Words by: Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan | Photos by: Jefferson Ombe

Now more than ever, we are facing extreme cleavages and schisms in society, with current economic and social turmoil, health crisis, political discontent, and increasing conflict going on in a global scale. Ordinary people are barely surviving in this uncertain time filled with fragmented actions, values, and views. Amidst the surge of challenges and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, a wave of solidarity among volunteers has spread across the world. The heartening volunteerism of people coming from various fields has responded to innumerable needs from the humblest effort to the grueling and even perilous undertakings. The unprecedented and overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases cause the healthcare institutions to struggle with the scarcity of health care resources and manpower. Health care professionals are left with no choice but to live in constant crisis. In many hospitals, there is an overflow of sick and dying patients, while personal protective equipment (PPE) and other important and urgent health care resources like medicine and ventilators are short in supply. Patients are lining outside the hospitals and on the streets, waiting for their turn to be taken care of. Others even utilized their own vehicles as temporary resting areas while lining up. Unfortunately, there are those who never made it to the intensive care unit bed they needed. With this crisis, the volunteers step up to walk in droves to provide help. When personal protective equipment (PPE) and other health care resources are depleting, volunteers are sewing and donating masks and gowns for medical personnel in hospitals. Qualified medical volunteers

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trailed from packed cities and lowlands to the remotest mountain to offer medical services and deliver needed supplies. Companionship and communication as essential care during uncertain times are provided by volunteers who listened and stayed with patients. When efficient and evidence-based responses are needed, expert volunteers enlist to become data collectors, analysts, and monitors ensuring comprehensive assessment of health systems across the country. With local markets and establishments affected, access to fresh food supplies is problematic. Volunteers forge the connection between struggling farmers and citizens seeking for nutritious food supplies. Giving away food packs and organizing tributes are expressions of gratitude of ordinary people staying at home to healthcare personnel and other workers who are at the forefront of this battle. The spirit of volunteerism ignites when people start to show up and share the burden of others. While the desire for a decisive, unequivocal leadership at the top of a unified system has not been properly fostered, even down to the smallest unit of government, volunteers fill the gaps by stepping up in their communities, tirelessly and selflessly extending their services for the public good. Volunteers, amidst their personal fragility and uncertainty, continue to become the beacon of hope during these dark times proving that solidarity and service are the fundamentals to connect together the fragmented world of COVID-19. To the volunteers, mabuhay!

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Legacy is not found in championship rings or records broken, but in the lives you’ve touched and the number of young people you have inspired to be great at whatever they want to do. To my brothers, congratulations in advance on the legacy I know you will leave this year. Big things are not coming, but rather they are already here – as in the short time you’ve been given to lead you have already touched the lives of many beneficiaries, members and sister chapters. Your one year term will fly by so fast, so please enjoy every second of it. Stay focused on your vision, keep the fire burning, take care of each other, and most importantly have fun. Your JCI Manileña sisters will always be here for you throughout your journey. Thank you for holding space for me, for your heartfelt support and warm hospitality towards our chapter. We have had so many wonderful memories in Cebu and are looking forward to even more in the months to come. Congratulations batch mamba Pres Jacques, the 2022 Board of Directors and the entire organization on your 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies! Bring your best game. I’ll see you on the court.

Congratulations Pres. Jacques on your induction as the 2022 JCI CEBU INC. LO President. Very well deserved position! Ever since that night in 2021 when I was listening to your training of the six sigma, you have been instrumental to my professional and personal growth in JCI Cebu Hara. In behalf of my JCI Hara sisters, we are blessed to have you as our mentor and someone that’s been guiding us for the do’s and don’t of our chapter. We are looking forward this year to strengthen the bond and collaboration of JCI Cebu Inc. and JCI Cebu Hara. Rest assured, we are here to support you and fellow JCI Cebu brothers always.

My warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations to JCI Cebu Inc. on your 74th Induction and Turn-over Ceremony. On behalf of JCI Binan Inc., I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Jacques Estola and his team for being elected as the 2022 Board of Directors of JCI Cebu Inc. As we enter our post-global pandemic year, all of us continue to instill the spirit of volunteerism and become the leading global network of young active citizens. This JCI spirit became more apparent as we moved forward, adapting new norms and innovating new strategies. Together, we will continue to stay strong to create an impact on the community despite the continuous pandemic restrictions.

alexandra marie m. dayrit 2022 president jci manileÑa

Big congratulations, JCI Cebu Inc.! Great big things up ahead! JCI Tanauan Pasaka will always be proud of the strength, innovation, and service that your chapter carries. Likewise proud of the sisterhood and partnership over the years. Wishing Pres. Jacques, the new set of Board of Directors, and all members the best of luck as they tackle the year up ahead. Godspeed!

Patricia Eloise B. Tecson 2022 president jci tanauan pasaka

Our current situation will definitely not become a hindrance from demonstrating your outstanding leadership in carrying out the mission of the organization. I truly admire you for achieving new peaks of passion and commitment in being the leader for the service of others in need, showing empathy and concern for others’ well-being. JCI Cebu and JCI Binan have crafted a remarkable journey over the years. We collaborated on numerous training and projects that have helped bring our members’ passions to fulfill their sense of service to humanity. As well as engaging them in activities that promote social responsibility. Let us continue to empower young people to make positive changes by working together. May our partnership and collaboration grow stronger as we work toward the same common goal of serving our community. Congratulations!

Congratulations on your induction as 2022 LO President of JCI Cebu. It is an honor to be one of your sister chapters. I am excited to partner with you in the days to come and I am confident that we will be able to do more because together, we are stronger. God bless you on your one year to lead. May this year continue to give your life meaning and purpose.

Karishma Gokiangkee 2022 president JCI Surigao Wensie

On behalf of JCI Angeles City Culiat, I would like send my warmest congratulations to Pres. Jacques Estola and the 2022 BOD of JCI Cebu for their 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies. Despite the challenges that our current situation holds, I know that you will be able to soar high and through while standing firm with our values and being true to our mission of leadership, volunteerism, and camaraderie. I hope you all the best and we look forward to creating new and fond memories with JCI Cebu brothers as we collaborate and strengthen our bonds. Again, happy 74th anniversary JCI Cebu. Continue to move forward to greater heights.

jessica bravo 2022 president jci angeles city culiat

timi maligon 2022 president jci cebu hara

Jannin Hwang 2022 President JCI Binan Inc.

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It is my great honor and privilege that I extend my warmest felicitations and congratulations to JCI Cebu on its 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies. This special occasion marks the turnover of the responsibility of leadership between President Clent Vincent J. Medina from Batch Dasig to very capable President Jacques Ian David S. Estola of Batch Synergy. The Induction and Turnover Ceremonies also symbolizes a renewal of JCI Cebu commitment to the Values, Mission, and Vision of JCI as we continue that road in celebrating the 75th year of JCI Philippines by 2023 in creating positive change.

john glenn c. lee 2022 national president jci philippines senator no. 76051

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought different challenges to each one of us, and our organization not exempted. However, looking at the brighter side, JCI Philippines, having almost 7,000 members, will continue with our Mission “To be the leading global network of young active citizens.” I am determined that we can still create positive change because in 2022 JCI Philippines will be Stronger Together. I have great confidence that JCI Cebu will continue to dedicate its efforts to leverage opportunities to expand JCI brand and impact as we seek to sustain and rebuild our local economies; engage and empower the workforce; and, acknowledge, understand, and create solutions to the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you President Clint, for your service and commitment to the organization and Congratulations President Jid for taking the challenge and the duty to lead JCI Cebu in 2022. I wish you all the best in this momentous event of JCI Cebu Induction Ceremony as you begin your one year to lead for JCI Year 2022. Congratulations and Mabuhay!!!

Kerby javier salazar 2022 national treasurer jci philippines senator no. 70683

Let me congratulate you for taking on the challenge to lead your Local Organization in 2022. The path you chose to take would test your will, determination and perseverance but let me tell you from experience that becoming an officer of the chapter is one of the most fulfilling immersions you would face in JCI. You will come out of it like a diamond, delivering a shining light of positive change to the people you will interact with in your One Year to Lead. To the 2021 officers led by President Clent Vincent J. Medina, congratulations for finishing strong! It is my fervent hope that you remain active and be always ready to support your chapter in the years to come. To the 2022 officers led by President Jacques Ian David S. Estola, thank you for stepping up to guide your chapter in 2022. As leaders of your own chapter, your performance would be important to this endeavor. Your JCI Philippines family is ever ready to extend a helping hand to make 2022 the best yet for our movement. A stronger JCI Philippines would only be possible if we work together. Thank you and Godspeed to JCI Cebu! Cheers to a very successful 2022! Mabuhay ang JCI Philippines!

Warmest and proudest congratulations to the incoming set of officers of the Junior Chamber International Cebu on your 74th Induction & Turnover Ceremony. 74 years of learning, sharing, and serving is something to be truly proud of. More so now that we are experiencing a pandemic that is still affecting everyone in a global scale. Despite the expected challenges and difficulties a Local Organization would face, you, the 2022 set of officers led by President Jacques Ian David S. Estola still chose to lead and serve. Your resolution is a testament of true leadership and determination.

alfredo “jun” mondiguing, jr. 2022 national executive vice president

As with Outgoing President Clent Vincent J. Medina during his term. May your desire to learn and grow in JCI never waver, that your eagerness to share all that you’ve learned and experienced remain second nature, and that your passion to serve your local community would continue to burn ever brighter. In tune with our National Organization Theme: Stronger Together, may the spirit of brotherhood, cooperation and camaraderie emanate from your officers and members who have bravely taken on the challenge of leadership and service to your local community. Continue to be an inspiration and role model of leadership and service.

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My Sincere and heartfelt congratulations to JCI Cebu Inc., on the occasions of your 74th Induction and Turn over ceremonies . My praises and commendations to Pres . Jacques Ian David Estola and His Board of Directors for accepting the challenge of leadership in what is an unequivocal problematic year in our modern local and global history . With this short of span of time that we are together in the service to the community and developing the young men and women . We share so many things in common . we have all taken a BIG step . We have accepted a very important role as members of JCI . We have all said to our fellow members that we want to be a part of making our organization bigger, better , more well known and more influential than ever before . May our luster continue to shine for the youths to emulate and inspire them to aspire for growth and development .

BIG THINGS ARE COMING – a statement which not only evokes optimism but also imposes a challenge. A theme fit for passionate and hardworking members of the local organization that we are so proud to call our brothers.

lyn delia sarausad 2022 president jci cebu sinulog

On behalf of JCI Boholana Kisses, my warmest congratulations to the 2022 Board of Directors of JCI Cebu Inc. on your 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies. Kudos to outgoing 2021 Board of Directors, led by President Clent Medina, for a successful term! To my Synergy batchmate, President Jacques Ian David Estola, I am confident that you will lead the JCI Cebu men in living up to your theme this year, because indeed, Big Things Are Coming. Always know that our chapter is here to support you in all your endeavors.

My best wishes to JCI Cebu Inc., as we go forward through the challenging but promising days ahead. Good luck as you usher the coming years with great interest and enthusiasm .

Congratulations ug magpabilin kitang maaYU!

Gayle Suzette Yu 2022 President JCI Boholana Kisses

May the good Lord through our deep and unrelenting faith in HIM bestow upon us , all the enabling blessings needed for everyone to truly walk this year’s talk of Jayceeism. Again , Congratulations to all of You!

Warmest Greetings from sisterhood Local Organization, JCI Tanjung Aru. My sincerely greetings to our sister chapter, JCI Cebu on your 74th Installation and Awards Banquet Dinner. I would like to extend my congratulation to President Jacques Ian David Estola and his Board of Directors. I believe with the guidance under President Jacques will definitely unleash more talents in your local organization and bring the chapter to the glory level. On behalf of JCI Tanjung Aru , we wish you all the best. May all our friendship last forever. The twinning between both Local Organization share good times and bad, joys and sorrows, happy and sad since year 2017. Due to pandemic outburst in 2020, we have been restricted on connecting physically. However, this will not put a stop on our friendship and technology has connected us virtually. Last but not least, my heartiest congratulations to Organizing Chairman, EVP Marc Ng and his committee for making this event indelible and pleasant. 14

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tham yeh ying 2022 president jci tanjung aru

In behalf of JCI CHICKS United, Inc., I would like to congratulate Pres. Jacques Estola for stepping into the position of LO President for this year 2022. I’m delighted you have this opportunity to lead for one year. Knowing you, You’ll shine more in this new role than you already do. I believe that you can do big things as you lead JCI Cebu into greater heights. As your sister chapter, JCI CHICKS United will always support you in all endeavor. Again, congratulaions!

It is with pride and honor that I, in behalf of JCI Davaoeña Daba Daba, extend our warmest congratulations to the 74th President Jacques Estola and his Board of Directors. You are all great examples of men with unbeatable passion in service and leadership. Confident of another meaningful and exciting year for JCI Cebu, we look forward to continually work with you hand in hand in creating impactful change. As you take the challenge of leading in service with JCI, we give our best wishes for to a strong and successful term. Cheers to Big Things that are to come.

marc henry hamsani 2022 president jci chicks united inc.

candice diao 2022 president jci davaoeÑa daba daba

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paul emmanuel r. cinco 2022 area vice president JCI philippines - Visayas area 4

My congratulations to JCI Cebu Inc. on your 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies! Your local organization is one of the many outstanding chapters of JCI Philippines that I personally admire, being impactful change makers and home to great leaders in the community! Even with the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic and a super typhoon, the past year has truly been an outstanding year for you all under the successful leadership of Pres. Clent Medina and my congratulations to Pres. Jacques Estola for taking the lead this year! May you all continue to be the outstanding and inspiring gentlemen of Cebu, the Visayas and the entire Philippines!

JCI Cebu Inc. has provided opportunities for many years in the community and in professional development as one of the most esteemed JCI Chapters in the country. As a member of this prestigious organization, I have seen the successes that this group has made in the field of community outreach. I admit that their assistance has truly helped me especially in my work as a public servant. I am very thankful that the group has initiated the creation of a local chapter here in my beloved city. I am excited to know that the JCI brand of service and leadership will be brought to my great city. It is my honor to congratulate JCI Cebu Inc. on its 74th Induction and all of the new board of directors and to President Jacques Ian David Estola. I wish you the best of luck in your presidency. Again, my congratulations to your group and I pray for your success in every endeavor you pursue.

Hon. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. City Mayor Talisay City, Cebu

Mabuhay JCI Cebu Inc!

It is my great honor and privilege to extend my warmest wishes in conjunction with Junior Chamber International Cebu 74th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies. JCI Cebu is the second oldest chapter in Asia and a premier all male JCI Local Organization in South Philippines producing leaders for the past 74 years. Big things are coming for JCI Cebu and I am one with you in achieving your vision and being the grandfather in Central Visayas of whom we take and follow the lead. Congratulations on your 74 years of purposeful brotherhood. Some years may have been rough, but JCI Cebu have always been a band of men going beyond what is expected of them and have proven this over and over again. To 2022 LO President Jacques Ian David Estola, I salute you for taking the challenge in leading your local organization this year. Because we are still unwillingly harvesting what was unwillingly sowed to us by the pandemic. But the leader is only as good as its followers. So I would also like to extend my salute to the 2022 Board of Directors and your members, who despite all these, still chose to stay and continue to be a part of this active movement. We are only stronger together. Enduring something no one thought possible can be transformative. Perhaps in feeling less like you were, you are more like who you are really meant to be. Because YOU ARE MEANT TO BE HERE and one day you will tell yourself, I MADE IT COUNT! I am confident that JCI Cebu, will continue to go beyond empowering its members and adopted communities for the years to come. Big CONGRATULATIONS and yes to BIG THINGS ARE COMING! 16

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Nike Enriquez Cagulada 2022 Regional Vice President for Central Visayas JCI Philippines

My heartiest congratulations to JCI Senator/ member Jacques Ian David Estola elected as 2022 JCI Cebu President with his Theme “BIG THINGS ARE COMING”. I’m very impressed with his Coat of Arms. As the Baybayin translates: “All for the GLORY of GOD” in line with the first tenet of the JCI Creed. JCI Sibu Presidential Theme is “GLORY”, Growth in membership, Leadership development, Operation Digitalization, Roof for Secretariat and Youngish will be our branding for this year.

Greetings to our JCI Cebu brothers! In behalf of JCI Iloilo Ilang Ilang, I extend my sincerest praise to you our brother chapter for an inspiring 2021! The pandemic has taught us many things and one of them is that the power of a small group of people working together towards one purpose in the spirit of brotherhood is one formidable force! In your chapter we see great projects that positively impact your community and your members. With that, we salute you! For 2021, we as your sister chapter would like to wish you the best and we offer our support and friendship to your 2022 BOD under the leadership of Pres. Jacques Estola. Together as part of the JCI community, let us build strong foundations and nurture the vision and mission of JCI.

Marsha Angelie G. Ang 2022 President JCI Iloilo Ilang Ilang

I wish our Sisterhood, JCI Cebu a fruitful year ahead. We look forward to continue establishing more connections and to strengthen friendship between JCI Cebu and JCI Sibu. In JCI, we are developing leaders for a changing world. Together, WE TAKE THE LEAD!

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TOP STORY

Words by: Jem Cloyd Tanucan Photos by: Josef Tomakin & Jem Cloyd Tanucan

DASIG Student Program has been one of most comprehensive NGO projects that provides scholarship and development opportunities for indigent brothers and sisters who, in this time of pandemic, are struggling. Notably, it has raised almost PhP 7,000,000.00 worth of scholarship through the help of its 20 corporate partners. This has reached and provided 101 indigent students with a scholarship package inclusive of free senior high school education, smart cellular phones, monthly internet package, and access to learning and skills development programs.

The program was previously hailed as the QUADRO Awardee of the same award category The Temiong Award is one of the most coveted during the 41st Visayas Area Conference held and prestigious awards of the Junior Chamber at Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark, Cebu on International (JCI) Philippines where hundreds September 04, 2021. It has beaten the nominations of projects are submitted for the scrutiny of the of other JCI chapters in the Central, Western, and internal and external judges, following stringent Eastern Visayas Region. criteria and processes. It is the highest award given to any JCI chapter during the National Convention “This award is dedicated to all those who made for outstanding projects and initiatives. this project possible…Investing in education is the best thing we can do for the next generation.” - Dr. As one of the oldest JCI chapters in Asia, JCI- Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan, Project Chairman of the Cebu Inc. takes pride for the feat that its project DASIG Student Program. - DASIG Student program, has reaped during the National Convention of JCI Chapters in the The overall implementation and growth of Philippines held at Isabela Convention Center DASIG Student Program continues to thrive with the (ICON) on November 12-13, 2021. The program recently implemented academic training sessions was recognized as the Best Local Corporate Social in partnership with the Academia Systems Global Responsibility (CSR) project for 2021, beating the Colleges, Cebu Normal University, and Talisay City CSR projects of JCI chapters in Luzon, Visayas, and College. The scholars are trained by several leading Mindanao. mathematicians and professors in the Philippines. 18

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JAYCEE

Words by: Ginbrey Cayao Photos by: Ben Salutan

ne of them is a huge anime fan, while the other is a gym buff. One of them is a licensed civil engineer, while the other is a licensed financial advisor. You can find one of them in most JCI meetings and projects, while you can find the other literally everywhere (I’m talking billboards and social media ads). Born from different families, backgrounds, and professions, but these two gentlemen have one thing in common: they’re born to achieve BIG things. Rising to every adversities and emerging as victors sets apart the excellent to mediocre ones. Surely, it isn’t a walk in the park journey for EVP for External Affairs Marc Peterson Ng and Director for National Relations Daryll Carillo to where they stand as best of the best members of JCI CEBU Inc (if you’re asking which is which, here it is).

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Both started as fresh-bloods in different timelines. Inducted as official members and embraced the culture of service to humanity. These two fine men of the chapter are equally respected in their chosen field and profession. They are highly applauded to the works they create especially to the ones they truly care about. It is no longer a secret and a surprise for everyone to know that they deserve to represent the chapter for Best Member and Best New Member for Quadro Awards and National Convention. The accomplishment these two young men produced and created along the way is a testament of their dedication and commitment to the heart of service. It’s a shame that even one page of this magazine is not enough to list down the plethora of big things they have achieved. But if you ever need inspirations to be BIGGER, you’re now looking at them.

TRAINING

Words and Photos by: Jurex Phil Suson

oined by 7 other JCI local chapters, JCI Cebu Local Training Bureau held its first-ever Cebu Trainers’ Weekend Bootcamp last November 27-28, 2021, at Vibo Place and BIG Hotel. A 3-in-1 training event, the weekend bootcamp featured the following trainings: JCI Facilitator Workshop by Jahan Castro, 2021 Deputy National Secretary General and 2020 Regional Vice President, JCI Metro East; JCI Presenter Workshop by Jacques Estola, 2022 Local President, JCI Cebu; and Quick Local Training Toolbox by Daryl Jabil, 2022 Area Skills Development Director, Visayas Area. 24

Thirty-six JCI members from the 8 local chapters attended the weekend bootcamp. Aside from JCI Cebu, the local chapters that were JCI Zugbuana, JCI Mandaue, JCI Womandaue, JCI Mactan Reyna Bulakna, JCI Valenzuela, JCI Metro Cebu Uptown, and JCI Caloocan Northgate.

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COVER STORY “Abi kog kataposan na sa kalibotan (I thought it’s the end of the world),” recalls Lola Linda (name withheld), a 65 year-old woman in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan who was trapped inside her house capsized by heavy trees and debris. “Dili ra kay mga bug-at nga mga punuan, hasta sad baha naa (Not only that the trees were heavy but flood also ravaged the area)”, she nervously squeezes her hands in an interview with Nucleus, as the grim incident flashed before her eyes. It took hours before her relatives from the other block came to the rescue. She was almost prepared of it all. She almost lost hope. Words by: RR Ensalada and Jem Cloyd Tanucan Photos by: Daryll Carillo

n the night of December 16, 2021, a super typhoon with gusts up to 270 km/h and with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h has shaken the faith of the people of the Visayas and Mindanao. This typhoon lasted for five to nine hours but its effects lasted for more than month as immense numbers of public and private properties have

Odette did not only take the silver of livelihood, homes, and buildings, but also the fathers, mothers, children, and friends who have lost their lives. The

been destroyed. From tall buildings to towering trees, Super Typhoon Rai (locally called Odette) left the entire region with shattered glasses, toppled posts, and even drought. Electricity, water, ATMs, signal, and internet were almost non-existent. The once vibrant ambiences of cities like Cebu all turned into grey

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death toll in December last year rose to 407, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council(NDRRMC). December 16 would not stand as a Christmas season but also a tragedy engraved to the hearts of its victims whom got crumbled of their strongest scaffoldings, as well as the bonding they could have had on Christmas Eve. This prompted JCI-Cebu to reach out to communities, talk to them, and give them relief goods, drinkable water, water filters, solar lamps, clothing, and other mental and health services through the Oplan Kaagapay project chaired by Carrel Pantollano, the Senior Director for Community of JCICebu.

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much,” Lola Linda expressed her deep gratitude to our brothers as they aided her to a shade to let her talk her heart out. “Your presence is highly appreciated,” she said.

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Hope keeps getting a little brighter for the victims as the project successfully convened several private and public organizations, including donation drives from entrepreneur Slater Young, to work hand in hand in providing the victims the best possible care and services. Intermittent rain did not dampen the courageous and caring spirit of the members and partners of JCI-Cebu who participated in different waves of donations drives and fund-raising campaigns. Instead, the upheavals and the things they do to respond to them are the seeds that grow their sense of responsibility, camaraderie, and caring towards their community. JCI-Cebu’s Oplan Kaagapay has helped many communities get back on their feet. The help may not be too big, but it is enough to bring in BIG waves of unity and coming together for one purpose – to serve humanity. The project proudly celebrates with its partners and stakeholders its BIG waves of accomplishments on December 2021 to February 2022:

“Gikan sa akong kasingkasing, daghan kaayong salamat (From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much),” Lola Linda expressed her deep gratitude to our brothers as they aided her to a shade to let her talk her heart out. “Your presence is highly appreciated,” this time, she said it in English.

Ivolunteer Phils DGY Academy Gaia gaya Best Taytay K4K Cebu Glass aluminum Palace, Inc Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna

Ocean Ripples PH Share Philippines Kids For Kids PH For The Future Organization AKO PH Converge

Graduate School Seed4Com Rotary Club of Manila Sta. ana waves for water Ingram Micro Solar Hope BIG Hotel Hukbong Dagat Pilipinas Risen Savior Mission Mt. Manunggal Cebu Eagles Club

iFM & DYHP Waves for Water Seventh Day Adventist Youth Volunteers

PCGA 209.3 Division One Million Lights For the Future Share Philippines

JCI Antipolo JCI Batangas Caballero JCI Cebu Sinulog JCI Legazpi JCI Mactan Reyna Bulakna JCI Surigao Wensie JCI Taytay JCI Zugbuana

Every calamity always has two sides – a dreadful dead-end that will sprout loss and a test that will strengthen the bonds of people to rise up to erratic challenges of nature. This proves that Typhoon Odette is neither a curse nor a threat to cower upon, but an opportunity for us to be grateful, to be mindful, and to be reminded that we are all brothers and sisters living on the same beautiful household called Earth. It also serves as a reminder that we are given strong hearts to endure it all. After all, we have to be broken in order to be whole again.

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FEATURE STORY

Words by: Ronald Ray Ensalada Photos by: Marc Ng & Clent Medina

Street Art by Creative Alliance of Multimedia and Visual Arts Students (CAMVAS), CIT-U

f you think about street art in Cebu, you might think of the one near General Maxilom Avenue where vivid artworks span the entire wall of an old residence. Or maybe you remember the one in North Escario Street where a noticeably lengthy graffiti treats every 12L jeepney passengers with a feast for their eyes. You can’t help but stop by and take an instagrammable selfie. The sprawling of art in every corner of the city means only one thing: street art in Cebu is still alive and thriving. Now, there are more reasons to celebrate the colorful culture of the Queen City of the South, as JCI Cebu aims to put Cebu on the map of street art destinations in the world through it’s biggest project yet - the Cebu Street Art District project. What started as a random idea over a hot cup of coffee became the biggest collaborative project of the new decade, as the project targets to transform a zero zone to a culturally rich tourism destination.

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In partnership with Converge ICT Solutions, one of the country’s leading telecommunication service providers in the Philippines, JCI Cebu tapped talented street artists from the Creative Alliance of Multimedia and Visual Arts Students (CAMVAS) of Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) to turn the 870-meter wall of Queen City Memorial Gardens into a long continuous street art. Since the wall spans the entire sidewalk of A. Soriano Avenue, the project is considered to be the longest street art in the entire country.

not just a tourism project, as it also serves as the biggest fundraising project of the chapter to support its mission of creating an impact to the local community. As of the writing of this article, the project is ongoing and targets to be completed earlier this May. Impactful and instagrammable - truly the future of Cebu is bright and colorful. See you on the wall!

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he day I took the challenge of being the Chapter President is the day I knew I will be extremely busy. However, since my father was also a Jaycee, the first thing I did was asked for his support and at the same time I set expectations that taking on the role and responsibilities will take up a lot of my time. Thankfully, he immediately gave his full support and with it, his wealth of experience as a Jaycee. Managing JCI, my health and my family is not an easy task. There are sacrifices to be made because you cannot please everybody and that is a fact. So initially I had to go through my year one day at a time and since I willingly took on the role, I made sure that the chapter will be my priority and I committed to being present

regardless if it was physically or virtually. I always see to it that I make time for my members and the chapter. Further, I’d like to use this opportunity to impart few insights to my fellow brothers. First, we have our own story, our own quest; but it is empowering when you know that the success of your story/quest depends on you. Second, to be an aspiring leader you need to tell your story and be the champion of your quest. There will be ups and downs to be crossed, people to know, mistakes to learn, and memories to create. Finally, a leader is a result of the collective learnings and knowledge you acquired throughout. I’ve always been thankful to JCI for all the life lessons I had the opportunity to learn. I encourage all JCI members to welcome the opportunity, to learn from the mistakes, and improve yourself.

CLENT VINCENT JAMOLIN MEDINA 2021 JCI Cebu President

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LITERARY

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Adunay dako nga kaparehasan ang basketbul ug ang atong kinabuhi mga magduduwa kita sa tagsa-tagsa natong mga korte kon swertion, maka dos, usahay usab maka tres pontus apan kon gidimalas, bisan og unsao’g itsa, iluwa gyud! Sus! Aduna sad gyuy mga panahon nga pisikal kaayo ang dinuwaan pero kon ma foul man, anaa man sad ta’y freethrow nga mabisitaan basta ang importanti padayon lang sa pagdagan, sa pagdribol sa bola! kay sama sa atong mga amigo’g miga, aduna kita’y kauban, pwede ‘ta mupasa Sa higayon nga kamong tanan nangaratol, nangalibog sa angay nga buhaton sama sa atong mga ginikinan, aduna tay coach, timeout! ug atong duolon unya dili man gyud matagna ang kapalaran kay lingin raba bola Anaa man gyu’y mudaog ug naa pu’y mapildi sa tanang matang sa duwa Pero mudaog man o mapildi, ang labing mahinungdanon sa tanan ayaw og hikalimti nga sa kanunay aduna kay number one fan! perminting andam mupakpak bisan pa sa pinakalisud na kahimtang bisan pa man gani og usahay dili nimu Siya matagad o mabantayan Ana-a ra gihapon Siya sa imong kiliran, kanunay gayud nga madangpan Ay hala! Taympa sa! nakalimot ko ug paila-ila sa Iyang halangdon nga Ngalan Siya diay mao ang Ginoo nga nagpahiyum kanimo karun sa kahitas-an, Sa duwa nga gitawag og kinabuhi, Siya gayud ang tinuod nato nga madapigan.

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May usa ka ngilngig nga imbento nga nalantawan nako gikan sa layo Dili raba makit-an ang mga pasahero Hasta sab ang ilang tig-maneho mismo Apan kitang tanan nahibaw daan Bisan ug dili nato sila malantawan Mituo kita nga anaa’y taw sa sakyanan kay ang maong eroplano nag-andar man Sama sa atong pagtuo sa Dios Amahan Bisan ug dili Siya makit-an o mahikapan Mituo kita nga anaa’y labing gamhanan Kay ania ka ‘ning nagtuyok nga kalibutan Wala’y mas lig-on pa nga kamatuoran gawas sa katahom sa gasa sa kinaiyahan Tungod makita nato ang Iyang binuhatan Wala’y lig-ong rason arun dili Siya tuohan Bulahan kadtong mituo bisan ug wala makakita Makabaton sa kinabuhi diha sa Iyang presensya

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY GGG Fruits & Vegetable Supply Carell Pantollano 09177052877 cpantollano@jcicebu.org

What’s on your mind (Prints & Giveaways) Ramon Alfonso Hiponia 09451248070 rahiponia@jcicebu.org

Aznar Quarry Kyle Alexander Aznar 09171430239 kaaznar@jcicebu.org

FR1LLZ Foods Mc Jonel Abrenica 09983135919 mjabrenica@jcicebu.org

Static Data Hosting Khen Carl Soronio +63 917 555 9932 kcsoronio@jcicebu.org

Santa Maria Events Michael Sta. Maria 09060536352 mstamaria@jcicebu.org

Cebu Mktg Corp (House of Elegant Textile) Marc Peterson Ng 09228780701 marcng1992@gmail.com

Guardian Aces Security Agency, Inc. Kyle Alexander Aznar 09171430239 kaaznar@jcicebu.org

Cebu Glass Aluminum Palace Inc, Clent Vincent Medina 09177760795 cvmedina@jcicebu.org

Lucky 88 Apparel and Household Goods Store Christian Saligumba 09224209919 lucky88oandb@gmail.com

Big Hotel Ken Ngo 09171280180 kenngo@jcicebu.org

Aznar Shipping Kyle Alexander Aznar 09171430239 kaaznar@jcicebu.org

Diboho Graphics Ronald Ray Ensalada 09122124551 rrensalada@jcicebu.org

Nuat Thai Joshua Keanne Carredo 09176309923 jcarredo@jcicebu.org

La Estancia Agri Ventures Franz Josef olea 09173080097 salesleav@gmail.com

JM-Trinity Hardware & Construction Supplies Marnelle Apat 09177724780 mapat@jcicebu.org

Nepcon Construction Company Jefferson Ombe 09177718390 jomber@jcicebu.org

Arbars Homemade Spicy Suka Tuba Arman Baruel 09173275091 abaruel@jcicebu.org

Manila Creamery Ryan Shane Legaspi 09158265891 rslegaspi@jcicebu.org

Fidelity Securities Inc Rayje Saromines 09054595785 rayjesaromines@ fidelitysecinc.comv

Sicktin’s Chinese Delicacies Ryan Legaspi 09158265891 rslegaspi@jcicebu.org

MCAV Tarpaulin Printing Services Marc Lennard Colina 09322424262 mlcolina@jcicebu.org

Online HR Virtual Solutions Butch Mateo 09778899012 onlinehr2020@gmail.com

Cheezken Homer Joshua Inoferio 09778224274 hjinoferio@jcicebu.org

The New Beach Head Resort Jefferson Ombe 09177718390 jomber@jcicebu.org

Krumble Michael Daniel Sharpe 09173280133 mdsharpe@jcicebu.org

Gideon Chapters Ginbrey Cayao 09273395869 ginbreycayao@gmail.com

Cebu Happy Property Arman Baruel 09173275091 abaruel@jcicebu.org

Inner Peace Philipp Chen Tan 09231666780 pcchen@jcicebu.org

Iwata Fan Cebu Rental Chad Neri 09177220247 chad.neri@gmail.com

Ad Mags Dandel Magto 9237491068 dmagto@jcicebu.org

Purcia Transport System Inc. Guilbert Purcia Jr. 09177030901 jrpurcia15@gmail.com

Travelbee Ken Ngo 09171280180 kenngo@jcicebu.org

SOP Recovery and Logistics Franz Josef Olea 09173080097 sop.recovery@gmail.com

Neri Audio Chad Neri 09177220247 chad.neri@gmail.com

Top Royal Harvest Marketing Corporation Tim Hong 09173087386 timhong7386@gmail.com

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JCI Creed

JCI Mission

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;

To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change

That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;

JCI Vision

That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;

To be the leading global network of young active citizens

That government should be of laws rather than of men; That the earth’s greatest treasure lies in human personality; and That service to humanity is the best work of life.