It has been years since the world experienced a great reboot sparked by the global pandemic. We have witnessed how our way of life could bring an existential threat. But this same catalyst brought us some disruptive innovations shaping emerging businesses and industries. Today, we are back to a new normal where world events can fuel a volatile, uncertain complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
One of the biggest words in the field of technology is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its history can be traced back to the early 1950s when commercial computers were still very young. Today, AI has become sophisticated with the invention of neural networks that mimic the way how human brain operates. Such developments attracted some ethical questions: should AI learn by itself, should it accurately mimic human activities, could it eventually replace people in businesses? These questions will make us wonder how far could AI go in the near future.
With these world events, the world is transforming before our eyes. But could this be a prelude to a much controversial theory, the “singleton hypothesis?” The hypothesis proposed by Oxford University philosopher Nick Bostrom states that intelligent life on Earth will eventually form a “singleton” – one organization that will take the form of a single government or artificial intelligence that runs everything.
Of course, these are all wild imaginations from the world’s biggest thinkers and academicians. We are facing a constant evolution that could lead us either to a positive or negative outcome for the future of human societies. Just like many of us, there really isn’t a typical day considering how fast things change but we need to be transformation-ready and position our organizations to develop a learning culture and adapt to the inevitable unknowns of the future.
As a publication, this is our way to celebrate and document our achievements in the past year. As an organization, this is part of our social responsibility to reinforce a vision that will lead us to an ideal future regardless of the VUCA world we and our businesses must continuously navigate. Ultimately, this is our way to counter our forgetting curve to continuously thrive, level up, and DILAAB the passions that reside within.
CEBU’S FINEST GENTLEMEN ARE NOT JUST MADE. Like the finest gems, they’re BUILT through the highest of pressures, the most rigorous of processes, and the most extreme of perseverance, respect and grit.
The MARK they make on those they serve - the local economy, their friends, and themselves, aren’t formed overnight. They are formed under intense pressure, like diamonds, and consist of many individual crystals.
This JCI Cebu brotherhood, which has left its mark on countless people’s lives since 1948, has a single ultimate mission for each of its members as we celebrate our 75th year together: BUILD YOUR MARK.
My first experience making a difference was with Oplan Kaagapay: Pag-abag for the Fire victims in Hipodromo, where we distributed livelihood kits to those who had been left with nothing after a disaster. That’s when I really began to take pleasure in JCI and find myself wanting to contribute more.
From that point on, I began to encounter many new and interesting things throughout my five-year journey in JCI. Because of all the challenges I’ve faced, I hope to leave a lasting mark on JCI Cebu. Following the teachings of James Scouller, I want to stress the importance of the three P’s of leadership.
The first P is purpose. Citing Abraham Lincoln’s famous words, “for the people, by the people, and with the people,” as an example. Because of my positive experience working on the first project with the President and the members, I constantly put the needs of the group ahead of my own and try to think of ways in which I can give back to them.
The second P is People. JCI members are not required to stay in the organization and many choose to leave. That’s why I feel it’s important to stress that our membership is the key to the organization’s long-term viability and profound influence.
This brings me to the last P, Process. This year, JCI Cebu will achieve its goals through consistency, continuing projects from the previous years, and
innovations, empowering all members to pursue personal passion projects.
To all the Past Presidents, thank you for continuing the organization and keeping the fire burning throughout the years. To all the Corporate Partners and Sponsors, thank you for maintaining your trust and support in all of our activities. To all my Board of Directors, thank you for accepting the challenge and being with me as we build and make an impact for this one year to lead. Lastly, to all my members and to all the readers: Leave a legacy that will be felt 75 years from now. You are more than just a diamond.
So I issue this challenge to you: let’s begin building our mark starting today.
Greetings of love and peace!
I would like to extend my congratulations to the Board of Directors and members of JCI Cebu Inc. led by President Marc Peterson Ng on your 75th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies. This event coincides with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of JCI Philippines, which is a testament that JCI Cebu Inc. is indeed one of the pillar chapters of JCI that has remained strong, united and triumphant over the years.
You are given one year to lead, serve and work for your beloved chapter. May each one of you be inspired to LEAD WITH PASSION and use this opportunity not only to bring your chapter to
greater heights but to be more of service for JCI, for the people and the community.
Maraming salamat po sa inyong suporta. Kaisa po ninyo ako upang isakatuparan ang ating adhikaing gamitin ang JCI upang gumawa ng positibong pagbabago para sa komunidad at ipagpatuloy ang serbisyong may sipag, puso at talino.
#LeadWithPassion
#OneJCIPhilippines2023
#ShineBrightAt75
2023 National President
JCI Philippines
As a continuously growing national organization, we have been faced with countless highs and lows that tested our ability to adapt and still be of excellence. As we are now celebrating our 75th Year Anniversary, we take a time to look back at our humble beginnings.
To JCI Cebu, you have been one of the chapters that immensely contributed to the welfare of our national organization. A chapter that champions training and also contributed excellent members of the National Board.
Celebrating your 75th year is a milestone that is definitely one for the books. A milestone that shows limpid examples of how your organization did not just sustain but also evolved, grew, and fostered
continuously championing the values we always recite. Similar to a diamond, we had been through a lot but ended up strong and still shining as JCI members.
As members of our beloved Junior Chamber International, a service is an act that is no longer a stranger to us. In fact, we live with it. It is something that motivates us, something that keeps us going. A reason for all of us to listen with the innately deep sense of duty, that caring attitude towards others especially those in need.
Cheers, JCI Cebu to your 75th Year Anniversary.
Mabuhay, JCI Cebu!
Mabuhay, JCI Philippines!
Atty. Mark Peter M. Quilaneta
2023 National Executive Vice President
JCI Philippines
Congratulations on your 75 years of purposeful brotherhood. As one of the second oldest JCI Local Organizations in Asia and one of the premier Local Organizations in the Philippines who is in the foremost in promoting global network of young leaders. JCI Cebu have always been a band of men going beyond what is expected of them and have proven this through the years.
To the 2023 LO President, Marc Peterson Ng, I salute you for taking the challenge in leading your local organization in this very momentous year. I understand the challenge following a very successful term but diamonds can only be formed under pressure. And I firmly believe that you will “Build Your Own Marc”! But the leader is only as
good as its followers. So I would also like to extend my salute to the 2023 Board of Directors and members, who chose to stay and continue to be a part of this active movement and lead with passion.
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 the norm in developing more innovative ways in empowering its members to be leaders for the years to come. Lead with Passion as you Build your Own Marc!
Nike Enriquez Cagulada 2023 National Treasurer JCI Philippines
My Warmest Congratulations to JCI Cebu Inc as you hold your 75th Induction and Turn-over Ceremonies. As we embark the 2023 Term for service and as the Diamond Year of JCI Philippines. It is my privilege to have all of you for 2023 and looking forward for a great year of creating impact and positive change to ourselves, to our members and especially to our communities as we are One in implementing our National Programs and our Local Programs Initiative.
My Congratulations and Goodluck on your One Year to Lead Pres Marc Peterson Ng and to all the 2023 set of officers..JCI Cebu Inc is one of the very passionate chapter as to implementation and execution of Projects speciallyin trainings A BIG Thank you and Congratulations as well for a Job well done for 2022 headed by Pres Jacques Estola and to the 2022 set of officers. JCI Cebu is reallt soaring high everynow and then..
I would like to take this opportunity to THANK each Member that never stops creating positive change and never stops volunteering with a HEART of a JCI Member. Indeed that it is very true that once a Jaycee will always a Jaycee. Remember that our time, energy, resources and commitment are the most valuable important factor of our beloved organization.
“The HEART of a volunteer is not measured by size, but by the depth of the Commitment to make a difference in the Lives of Others”
~DeAnn HollisJCI is a brand of leadership with a passionate, driven and dynamic forms that we transform lives and our own communities as we reached out to a broader spectrum. As we have set our mind and heart to be of service to others and looking on the situations to fill in the need of our community.
Every little steps we made, it counts. Just enjoy the Journey in JCI and take the challenge to move forward to inspire more people, finding buddies with common goal, as you have your mentors to guide you, see the improvement that helps us promote the JCI movement.
As we celebrate our 75th year, We LEAD with Passion for JCI Philippines. And we #YuhomArea4, Young and active Leaders that is United in Vision, Happy to be of service to the humanity with a very Optimistic to Lead with Passion and Motivated to be better. In this Together, We can really make a Difference for 2023. We will embrace the Change and see it coming with the vitalities and possibilities of Hope.
“Let’s Make a Difference” and We LEAD with Passion for 2023..
Ivy P. Cubid 2023 Area Vice President Area 4 – Visayas Junior Chamber International Philippines
Congratulations to Pres Marc Ng and the rest of the Board of Directors of JCI Cebu for the celebration of the organization’s 75th anniversary. It is an honor to be sister chapters to one of the most awarded local organizations in the Philippines, JCI Cebu. We are thankful that as sister chapters, we are able to collaborate on projects within our own communities, especially with our training programs and OTI’s.
It is also heartwarming to know that a lot of JCI Alabang members are friends with JCI Cebu members. We hope we continue our friendship as years go by, even outside of JCI.
We would also like to congratulate Pres Jacques for his one year to lead. Truly a continuation of the legacy for JCI Cebu.
Again congratulations and more power to JCI Cebu and we are sure that in Pres Marc’s term we will see JCI Cebu ‘Build its Marc.’ We hope we will see each other soon, whether in Metro Manila or in Cebu city, JCI Cebu will always be welcomed in Alabang.
Eric Flordeliza2023
Local Organization PresidentJCI Alabang
My warm congratulations to you on your induction and best wishes on your success as you lead JCI Cebu in 2023.
May God bless you with wisdom to know what is best for your chapter, courage to carry on especially on the days you feel overwhelmed, and great health as you endure and enjoy your one year to lead.
I, together with JCI Angeles City Culiat, look forward to develop closer relation with you and your chapter. May we learn and grow together. As we say it in our city, ‘abe abe, saup saup’ (sama sama, tulong tulong).
Cheers, batch!
Kate Reyes-Romero
2023 Local Organization
JCI Angeles City Culiat
President
Dearest Pres.Marc,
My utmost and warmest congratulations to you, your BOD and the entire JCI Cebu Inc.on your 75th Turnover and Induction Ceremonies.
I personally feel privileged to be working alongside you - a motivated leader, with a burning passion to serve - In achieving our common goal of ensuring our partnership stands the test of time and overcome challenges as we journey towards mutual growth.
I, together with JCI Boholana Kisses, and with renewed commitment on supporting each other in achieving our common goals look forward to more meaningful collaboration and projects with JCI Cebu Inc. “Walay balibaray” right? May our shared visions turn into action as we further strengthen our relationship.
I wish you all the best and success as you build your mark together with your brothers in JCI Cebu Inc. Rest assured, we will be there as much as we can and for as long as needed. Certainly, we look forward to exciting times ahead of us as opportunities unfold.
Deb Jomarleh
2023 Local Organization President JCI Boholana Kisses
To the 75th Diamond President Marc Peterson Ng, my warmest congratulations! Finally, it’s your turn to Build Your Mark with your brothers at JCI Cebu Inc. I believe that you will shine bright in your One Year to Lead taking with you the experiences, lessons, and ups and downs of being a member, a comrade, a follower, and now a leader of the pack. You have been placed in the highest position just right on time as Cebu Inc rises to the odds and has proven itself worthy of the Big Things that did Come along. For your term, I wish you perseverance, more lives to impact, greater lessons to craft your mark, and your legacy. May you truly Build yourself, build those around you and the lesser people whom hardly can build for themselves.
Once again, my biggest Congratulations to you dear brother workmate pressy! Cheers and God Bless for 2023!
Verona Entoma 2023 Local Organization President JCI Cebu Hara
Congratulations to Pres Marc! This magnificent triumph is the result of your continuous efforts, resolve, and determination. My great admiration for President Marc Petterson Ng for being a friend and a confidante.
Ever since I started my JCI Journey 3 Years ago, he guided me in learning the ropes of being an active citizen. So when I became the Local Skills Development Director of JCI Cebu Sinulog, I actively collaborated with the JCI Training Bureau, which Pres Marc was part of (being VP for Training and Development then).
I have known him to exude charisma, keep diplomacy in every endeavor he takes, and be kind to those in need. In addition, he continues to be one kindred and passionate soul- willing to help his chapter and beyond.
More power to Pres Marc. We are with you, beside you, and for you as you #BuildYourMARC in the Diamond Year of JCI Cebu. Congratulations to the JCI Cebu Organization and its 2023 Board of Directors for the momentous year ahead of you.
All the best and Cheers!
Atty. Nel Ediza 2023 Local Organization President JCI Cebu Sinulog
It gives me great pleasure to offer President Marc Peterson Ng and JCI Cebu Inc. my heartfelt congratulations on your 75th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies.
Like all the great leaders before you, I have entire faith that you will succeed. May you always carry out the unflinching spirit of brotherhood and keep the flame of compassion burning in your hearts. May you always uphold the organization’s philosophy and mission as you go along the way.
You have one year to lead; make the most of it by motivating people and creating a picture that will sustain the true essence of JCI. Lead with Passion as you go beyond the horizon of leadership.
More power to JCI Cebu Inc! More power to JCI Philippines!
Drandon Yusalan 2023 Local Organization President JCI Chicks United
Dear JCI Cebu brothers,
Greetings from your sisters of Junior Chamber International Davaoeña Daba-Daba!
It is with great pride and honor that I, on behalf of my chapter, JCI Davaoeña Daba-Daba, extend our warmest congratulations to the 75th President Mark Peterson Ng and his Board of Directors.
As men with great minds and outstanding passion for service and leadership, you are all great examples of people who lead with action. I am confident that you will have a meaningful and a fruitful year ahead, and we look forward to more collaborations with you in creating impactful and positive change. Together, I know that we can make it happen.
As you embark on a new journey by taking on the challenge of leading and serving humanity with JCI, we give our best wishes for a strong and successful term. Surely, creating your mark will be a walk in the park with the help of your Board of Directors and the whole of JCI Cebu.
Sincerely yours,
Chey de Leon 2023 Local Organization President JCI Davaoeña Daba-Daba
Greetings of love and light to all our JCI Cebu Inc. Brothers.
My warmest congratulations Pres Mark Ng and to the BOD 2023. Best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the lead and responsibilities for 2023.
I am confident that with your empowering leadership the chapter and its members are eager to continue to create positive change on its 75th year. Continue to inspire people as you #BuildYourMark for 2023.
My prayers and support for you as you make a difference in your community through your projects.
Good luck and God Bless Pres Mark and Brothers.
Pauline Ann Onday 2023 Local Organization President JCI Iloilo Ilang IlangThe bonds we have with our sister chapters have withstood the test of time. The projects we have accomplished together are living testa-ments to our continuing cordial ties that have brought both our chapters to greater heights. As we move forward together in scaling new fron-tiers, our earnest efforts, which molded us into the chapters we are to-day, continue to inspire us in everything we do, as we both endeavor to bring the kind of positive change we all desire for the community.
Indeed, on the road to your seventy-five (75) years of existence, you have produced many of the finest personalities of Cebu, who have made a huge and lasting impact to your com-munity and to our country.
On the occasion of the 75th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Cebu, I congratulate my SIDLAK batchmate, 2023 LO President JCI Mem. Marc Peterson Ng, on this, his shining moment, as he begins his one year to lead and continue the heritage of excellence of JCI Cebu, as I likewise send my best wishes for a job well done to the 2022 LO President JCI Mem. Jacques Ian David Estola for adding feathers to the cap and milestones to the rich and colorful history of JCI Cebu, in furtherance of the JCI tenet embodied in the JCI Values “that service to humanity is the best work of life.”
Angel Villaronte 2023 Local Organization President JCI Manileña
On behalf of JCI Surigao Wensie, I wish to offer President Marc Peterson Ng and the JCI Cebu Board of Directors our sincerest congratulations on your induction! I also wish to send our best wishes on the occasion of your 75th Anniversary - a very proud achievement!
We are deeply honored and inspired by you, gentlemen, who are beacons to others with your leadership and skills in the fulfillment of the dreams and aspirations of your project beneficiaries. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you! The bonds that unite our two local organizations have been forged over the years through the cooperation of members in the pursuit of service to our communities, friendship, and fellowship. The number of members who continue to visit each other and the friendships that have flourished is a testament to the recognition of the good times we continue to share.
We lift a glass in tribute to you on this milestone and toast the future!
Cordial greetings from Surigao City,
Lailani Jonilene Mijares Santos 2023 Local Organization President JCI Surigao Wensie
First, I would like to congratulate you batch on your presidency. Being the president on the 75th year of JCI Cebu will be a big challenge and a big responsibility. It will take courage and a brave heart in your one year to lead but I know you will take your chapter to greater heights under your leadership.
The most kind and polite batchmate and groupmate in the Presidents Academy, that’s how I describe you batch. You always smile to everyone and willing to be of help for others. Your knowledge, experiences and your talent in dancing (Hahaha!), you are always ready and willing share it if we have group activities. With your wit and amazing personality, I know JCI Cebu is in good hands. I as a president of JCI Tanauan Pasaka will be forever grateful to have a batchmate and friend like you. I will always be proud of you batch and good luck on your one year to lead.
JCI Cebu and JCI Tanauan Pasaka had a great relationship since last year. Being a sister chapter let us continue to build a good relationship and continue to help each other in order for our chapters to flourish. Together we shall IGNITE POSSIBILITIES and BUILD YOUR MARK!
Congratulations again batch Mark and more power!
Kevin TolibasI would like to take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to congratulate JCI Cebu on your diamond jubilee—75th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies as the 2023 Board of Directors headed by Pres Marc Peterson Ng take on the challenge. Just as a diamond can only be polished by another diamond, it is only through genuine, all-out engagement with others that people can polish their character and help each other to reach greater heights. And we in JCI Valenzuela could not be any prouder to be able to join hands with you in this journey.
After two exploratory years of collaborations, we are now sealing our friendship formally by being official twin chapters. It’s been not only mine but also our chapter’s honor to witness you all being MEN IN ACTION creating BIG THINGS and now out to BUILD YOUR MARK as you come into your 75th year of making positive change. We look forward to continuing our harmonious relationship as we MOVE LIVES together in creating sustainable impact in our communities.
On behalf of our JCI Valenzuela 2023 Board of Directors and Members, may this be a good start to our long-term partnership in “moving lives and building our marks” as we officially call you, our brothers. Again, congratulations and more power!
Yours in Service to Humanity,
2023 LocalOrganization
President JCI Tanauan Pasaka
Ma. Monica Licaros 2023 Local Organization President JCI Valenzuela
In the fast-paced changing world of this generation, we always say that “no one gets left behind” – an oldfashioned quote yet a significant statement in the realm of community development. This is the core of the JCI Cebu Inc. project PWDE All! (Persons With Disability Engagement and ALLiance).
On April 8, 2022, JCI Cebu’s Community Development team made it their mission to explore opportunities for persons with disabilities. Led by the 2022 LO President Jacques Estola and Vice President for Community Development Homer Joshua Inoferio, the team met with Engr. Felipe Pimentel Jr., former head of the PWD Affairs of the Cebu City Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS).
During the meeting, Engr. Pimentel shared salient information on the current programs for persons with disabilities. Lorine Tutur and Lourdes Mirasol Carabana, presidents of PWD Associations from Barangays Pasil and Ermita, respectively, were also present at the meeting and invited JCI Cebu to be part of their respective general assemblies, establishing good partnership for more PWD-related projects.
This was the beginning of JCI Cebu Inc.’s PWDE All! (Persons with Disability Engagement and ALLiance).
Project PWDE All! is a flagship project of JCI Cebu Inc. conceptualized by JCI Mem. Lenbi Laborte, whose father, a partially blind man, was a member of the Cebu City PWD Federation. His father completed blind massage training from the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWDFO7) and currently works for a blind massage spa in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City.
In partnership with the Cebu City Federation of PWDs, Department of Social Welfare and Services, Cebu City Government, DSWD-FO7 AVRC, Central Visayas Network of NGOs (CENVISNET), JCI Cebu sister chapters, private and public sectors, professional groups, and other institutions, PWDE All! is poised to becoming a long-term sustainable program in Cebu to promote PWD’s welfare and wellbeing by providing basic social services and assistive devices, and promoting community awareness and education, sports development, and establishing partnerships with the PWD community. The project is aligned with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Sustainable Development Goals on reducing inequalities within and among countries.
In July 2022, JCI Cebu Inc., together with the Cebu City Federation of PWDs and other partners, conducted a series of activities to celebrate the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week:
• July 10: Cebu City PWD Leaders Ms. Jocelyn Llesol and Engr. Felipe “Jun” Pimentel Jr. were featured in Hope TV, a Facebook Live show produced by JCI Cebu Inc.’s Organizational Development Team (Episode 4: “Transcending Barriers”)
• July 16: A webinar on Understanding Disabilities and Basics on Sign Language was held with Mr. Socrates Llesol and Ms. Love Agbay
• July 23: Halad Para sa PWDs with the Healthcare Profession and with the support of the Office of the Cebu City Vice Mayor
• July 26: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Workshop for PWDs at the Cebu Business Hotel
• July 29: Supporting the Pageant for PWDs in Cebu City
Through these projects, potential PWD youth were enlisted to become scholars for the technical vocational courses offered by the Healthcare Profession. Cebuano PWD Athletes Arman Pila Dino, athletics T47 400m silver medalist and 100m bronze medalist, and Cheryl Abella Angot, gold medalist in Blitz PI and silver medalist in standard PI of chess category in the recently concluded 11th ASEAN Paragames at Solo, Indonesia, were supported and recognized by the City Government and featured in one of the episodes of Hope TV (Episode 7: “This Ability”).
“JCI Cebu gave us an opportunity to speak out and be heard. At least JCI Cebu is here to make our voice amplified,” said Llesol, president of Differently Abled Talents, Entertainment, and Sports (DATES).
Engr. Jun added, “It’s very difficult for us to lobby programs for the PWDs. We have opportunities in speaking out in the [Cebu City] Council yet we always must bring proposals that may sometimes take a long time to be approved. We are very grateful that JCI Cebu is now here to support our endeavors.”
In December 2022, JCI Cebu Inc. will support two more initiatives for persons with disabilities.
Hudyaka sa Bukid sa mga PWD Children will be a Christmas get-together for eight mountain barangays in Cebu City, providing them the opportunity to celebrate the yuletide season by showcasing their talents and receiving gifts and school supplies from benevolent individuals.
Pasko sa PWDs aims to provide employment opportunities and develop the entrepreneurial spirit of PWDs, while celebrating Christmas together with the JCI Cebu members and its partners.
Dear JCI Cebu,
Serving together with you as your 74th Local Organization (LO) President was a BIG challenge and an exciting adventure altogether. My deepest gratitude to everyone. This is All for the Glory of God.
As a voluntary leadership organization bearing the historic weight of the iconic JCI Cebu Golden Medallion is an honor and I wear it with humility. Striving an effort to bring a light so great to the world, that even after we have gone, the light remains. Lumens gloriae, the light of glory!
For 2022, the light inspired BIG THINGS ARE COMING, to chase excellence like an Olympian’s dream of going the distance and being BIG with our ambitions. A straightforward 365-day game plan and ambition for team JCI Cebu is to be THE BEST OF THE BEST.
8 mamba years as a Cebu Jaycees member. Talent counts but effort counts twice as a servant leader and sportsman. I always remember NE Ken Ngo telling me “just show up”. And here we are, the team breaching a higher standard. Beating personal bests in many leadership development opportunities in the 5 BIG TEAMS, (1) The Training Bureau, (2) The Organizational Development, (3) Business Development, (4) Community Development, and (5) the Linkages Team.
Like an orchestra, we are alpha men, heroes playing the game together like a beautiful symphony you hear in Ode to Joy. A good captain is not made from calm seas. We make captains out of rough waters. Our leadership year had many “Sulogs” – rough currents. In October, while playing basketball with our brothers, I ruptured my ACL and MCL. In December we braved Typhoon Odette, and in early 2022 we had our fair share of internal, legal, and external challenges. We mourned the passing of the fathers of our members, a marathon of projects, and so on. We eat challenges for breakfast.
We are blessed with our team dynamics and faithfulness to the chapter when our brothers stepped up to lead when it mattered the most. Because of this, we embraced our oneyear-to-lead as a leadership marathon, a test of leadership endurance, character, and grit. Hence, we believe that JCI is an MBA and we are students at this University of Leaders The price we pay is our time, effort, and sometimes health. However, the fruits we reap are earth’s greatest treasure, true friends, and a humbled human personality.
In our JCI mission, there are crossroads of priorities. We just have to trust our guts. The JCI Midyear Convention in Tagaytay made me appreciate that solutions are a team effort and struggles are not exclusive. Some of my batchmates carry the load with confidence. We are stronger together as a TEAM and we just need to keep braving the seas Setbacks make us wiser. Varied stress, at the prime of our youth, is better than having no stress at all. Efficient project management allows us to be more inclusive, sustainable, and relevant for the community.
Contemplating these THINGS we know our lives are our greatest enterprise for the world. We should author our own stories, and with our team, we can ball with the giants in the big leagues. ARE COMING. At halftime, we played outside our comfort zones with 8 new projects: (1) an animal welfare
program, (2) a JCI Golf Tournament (3) Jayceelympics - 9 multisport (4) PWD projects, (5) business & entrepreneurship programs (6) gamifying the training experience aim for worlds, (7), enhance our local growth & development program - The 4ORCE and (8) cultural & tourism programs. We rocked during the conventions. Remember that big circle, shoulder to shoulder, jumping and shouting a loud “J….C…I….. Cebuuuuuu…..” on stage in front of everyonea moment of glory. We met new allies in the communities we serve, applied the JCI Action Framework, conducted needs analysis, and worked together to make this nation a better place - this is a few of the many JCI Cebu experiences in 2022 which we shall forever treasure.
BEST OF THE BEST. How was our game? Our stats: 17 QUADROS – the highest in our chapter’s history. 5 TEMIONGS, 4 SINAGTALAS, Individual awards: PUBLIC SPEAKING CHAMPION, Most Outstanding Trainer, Senator, Project Chairman, and New Member and 100% JCIPEA (JCI Philippines Seal of Efficiency).
Nominated 32x and won 21x in the JCI Area Conference in Catbalogan Samar. We got the 3 prestigious BEST OF THE BEST (BOTB) Awards: (1) BOTB Local Organization, (2) BOTB Local Project, and (3) BOTB LO President.
Nominated 16x as top 5 nationwide and won 11x in including a BOTB Local Project in the JCI Philippines National Convention in Surigao. JCI Bro. Daegie won the National Public Speaking Championship and will compete in JCI ASPAC Indonesia & JCI WORLDCON Switzerland soon.
Awards and plaques aren’t the only measures in the Olympian’s chase for excellence. Sustainable impact, character, and leadership growth are the best fruits. Genuine smiles of the kids, the PWDs we helped, round-the-clock relief operations for Cebu and Southern Leyte, fun fellowships, and the joy of seeing your brothers win in life and the teams doing their best projects:
THE TEAMS. The Community Development Team helped 15,457 families during Typhoon Odette and activated 37 Oplan Kaagapay’s relief and rebuilding projects. Together with PWD community leaders, 15 activities of the Inclusivity Program for Differently Abled Persons – PWDE ALL for 517 PWD friends. 312 kids joined our basketball training camp in Pinamungajan. We renovated an area to become a Taekwondo gymnasium in Abellana Sports Complex. Planted Bakhaw, Bamboo, and local hardwood. Our millennial youth farmers (scholars) learned farming entrepreneurship in Dalaguete. We conducted Laag Abag – a Public Health Program, which provided access to medical, legal, and dental services to our friends in Pardo. We also partnered with animal welfare organizations to organize a Dog Show for Cause in Parkmall. To address employment displacement concerns brought about by the pandemic and natural calamities, we conducted a Job Fair in Ayala, which served 2,442 job seekers.
The Training Bureau hosted an area-wide training at the JCI World Convention in Hong Kong by our LSDD Jurex Phil Suson. “Transcend,” our training theme, explored
tech platforms like GatherTown, Discord, and Trello, thus gamifying the training experience. Pecha Kucha, The #InsightStory, Slogos Night, and Pop-Up Training, brought fun and leadership closer to the members and Junior JCs. With the vision of Cebu being a City of Coders, Hour of Code & Python Web Development Bootcamp, our educational program, taught kids and adults programming.
The Business Development Team raised a 7-digit gross fund in the best fundraising year. They developed new JCI Cebu merchandise and JCI Cebu Mercado – an exclusive Viber group for members to expose and support each other’s business and merchandising ventures. Christmez Bazaar, our Trade Fair for a Cause, had more than 40 tenants. The 1st Jaycee Cup Golf Tournament drew around 35 participants at the Cebu Country Club. JCI brothers supported each other’s business endevours with Biz-Trip. Aspiring entrepreneurs learned and networked with emerging and successful business owners in our Morning Brew Sessions. In partnership with Barangay Labangon, VP Kyle Aznar, JCI Mem. Jeff Uy and JCI Sen. Ian Osmeña initiated “Angat-Buhay,” a business and social entrepreneurship program which initially gathered 9 food stalls vendors with at least 90 vendor owners and workers projected to be operating in the next 5 years.
The Organizational Development’s theme, The 4ORCE, achieved 112% membership growth, through four Grand Opportunity To Impact sessions (recruitment) and recruit onboarding through Lunchbox and Brownbag sessions. 7 live talk shows on HopeTV brought awareness on mental health issues in the society. Nucleus, our local organization publication, was also awarded as the
Best of the Best Local Organization Project. JCI Mem. Khen Soronio also launched the JCI Cebu website: jcicebu.org. We also promoted sports to the members and the community by hosting Jayceelympics.
Linkages Team set a high standard for protocol, branding, and presidential shadows. They also did several courtesy visits with local government units and promoted the local organization and its projects through media visibility with CDN Digital, iFM, and DYHP through Jaycees Fair on Air. We re-engaged with our past sister chapter JCI Korea Anjung Youth Chamber while further strengthening national relations with our 11 sisterhoods including 2 international sisterhoods in Malaysia, JCI Tanjung Aru & JCI Sibu. We forged sisterhood with 2 strong chaptersArea I Northern Luzon - JCI Angeles City Culiat (Cat 1) and Area V Northern Mindanao JCI Surigao Wensie (Cat 3). We attended 35 Inductions around the country, the President’s Academy in Cauayan in Isabela, the Midyear Academy in Tagaytay, national & area conventions, ASPAC Sakaitakaishi Japan – online, and sent delegates to Davao for the Future Leaders Academy. We traveled a lot this year.
The Executive Committee ended the fiscal term with 6,108 - a 27% increase in FB page likes - JCI Cebu (Cebu Jaycees) and published content on our Instagram account and Youtube channel. Our Secretary General garnered a rating of 100% JCIPEA and launched the Project Chairman’s Kit. Our Finance Secretary implemented a fiscal management system, which produced transparent and accurate financial reporting. The General Legal Counsel crafted a Code of Conduct and helped in essential legal and government filings. 2 EVPs chaired the BIG 74th Induction at Radisson Blu, the 74th Founding Anniversary at Casa Gorordo, and organized a Cultural Heritage Walk, 9 General Membership Meetings. Our Board of Directors Meetings regularly gained a quorum executed with parliamentary procedures.
We gained friends in BATCH SYNERGY, and I’m happy as Batch Synergy’s Box Office King. Thank you as well to Ozawa-room112 Boys.
As your 74th President, I am very proud. We achieved a wellbalanced leadership year in all JCI areas of opportunities because the 5 TEAMS achieved their goals and innovated new cultures. BIG thanks to all JCI Cebu members for their trust and all-out support to the team in many ways. To my family who is always there praying for us all, and to partners and sponsors who helped us throughout the year, Daghang Salamat!
We have reached a distance. We will move forward going big, always growing, creating memorable moments, and making experiences matter. BIG THINGS ARE COMING! And when the sun sets, I hope the light stays with all of you, brothers. As you take that long walk on the aisle during this 75th Turnover Ceremony, see yourselves as BIG champions taking the field, ready to make another season to BUILD YOUR MARCs! GAME!
“Salamat Cebu SYNERGY Pressies, kayo ang sakalam!”
Be Legendary
