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ISSUE 2020-01

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January - August 2020

JCI SENATOR O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F J C I S E N AT E P H I L I P P I N E S

JCI Senate Philippines: Raise the Nation

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JCI SENATOR ISSUE # 2020-1

EDITORIAL STAFF Publisher: JCI Sen. Rene T. Natividad Editor-in-Chief: JCI Sen. Aries B. Balanay

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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ith the ushering of a new dawn

and bringing JCI Senators together, albeit,

in JCI Senate Philippines, I am

virtually, is now a reality. And while we

deeply honored and privileged

began the year with much fervor, flying

to address you as your 53rd National

from one induction to another, enjoying

President. This year is as much promising

the camaraderie of our fellow JCI Senators,

Contributing Editors:

as it is exciting for our JCI Senators. The

the wrath of the global pandemic is no

theme of RAISE THE NATION with the core

match for the fire of fellowship stemming

JCI Sen. Renato “Rene” A. Balatbat

values of Responsiveness, Thoroughness

from our Jaycee tradition as we embrace

and Nobility aptly defines our one year

the blessings of technology in scaling the

JCI Sen. Mylene M. Dayrit

to lead. In the same way I have exerted

new normal of life.

JCI Sen. Xavier Y. Zialcita

every activity of JCI Senate Philippines,

Godspeed as we conquer the limitations

my participation remains unwavering as

of a pandemic life where no obstacle can

JCI Sen. Richard Eric T. Tandoc

I am determined to pursue the various

weigh down our mantra “that service to

activities of JCI Senate Philippines despite

humanity is the best work of life.”

JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES

the insurmountable odds brought about

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this nation. While many of us grapple with

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need to keep our day to day activities

Quezon City

closer to the members of our organization

Circulation Manager: JCI Sen. Albert S. Alday

much efforts and enthusiasm in each and

by a global pandemic that has befallen technological advances as a fundamental going, our resolve to bring our mandate remains our primary concern.

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Through

the help of technologically adept JCI Senators, we begin to realize that our

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goals for the year are at our fingertips

JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, CCD 2020 National President

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RAISE THE NATION RESPONSIVENESS

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JCISP 2020 THEME

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NATION BY: JCI SEN. ALBERT ALDAY LOGO DESIGN BY: JCI SEN. ARIES B. BALANAY

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he theme, “RAISE THE NATION”, was chosen relative to the thrust of relevance of JCI Senate Philippines for the year 2020. “RAISE THE NATION” vividly captures the role of JCI Senate Philippines in nation building where JCI Senators serve as shining examples of leadership in the various communities throughout the archipelago where JCI Senate chapters are located thereby inspiring and helping mold the next generation of leaders of our country.

The theme lock up logo is comprised of the JCI Senate Philippines logo and the 2020 theme logo separated by a gray bar with the “RAISE THE NATION” theme in bold capital letters as the core values of RESPONSIVENESS, THOROUGHNESS and NOBILITY are found beneath the theme. The core values are strategically found at the base of the lock up logo for they serve as the foundations upon which our nation shall rise. These core values are couched in JCI colors of green, blue and orange symbolizing the significance of Junior Chamber International in nation building. Responsiveness pertains to the quality of reacting quickly and positively as a JCI Senator is honed from his or her JCI roots where a culture of positive change pervades. Thoroughness pertains to the quality of possessing great care and

keen attention to detail sufficiently describing the leadership role of a JCI Senator in society. Nobility pertains to the quality of a ranking member of society aptly portraying the JCI Senate as a badge of honor that lasts a lifetime, a reward for an exemplary JCI career. The theme, “RAISE THE NATION”, is couched in red, symbolizing the energy, strength, power, determination as well as the passion and desire of JCI Senators to bring the country towards achieving greater heights on the map of the world.

The theme logo has two red crescent shaped objects found side by side where each end is connected to three people-like objects in JCI color shades of green, blue and orange signifying the role of the JCI Senate Philippines leadership in uniting JCI Senate Chapters across the nation as the entire logo takes the shape of a heart, symbolizing the love that breeds fellowship, the very reason for the existence of JCI Senate Philippines. The theme logo is strategically found on the upper right, signifying the right path which JCI Senators take in leading their respective communities. The gray-colored bar separating the JCI Senate Philippines logo and the theme logo manifests leadership, as symbolized by the JCI Senate Philippines logo, and unity through fellowship, as symbolized by the theme logo, go hand in glove in building a nation’s success.

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Contents

INDUCTIONS A peek into the 2020 Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation as well as the inductions of the different JCI Senate Chapters held in the past few months of the year are sights to behold.

16 THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARDS An award conceived by the Philippine Jaycee Senate in 1988 to institutionalize public recognition of men and women, 41 years of age and over, whose exemplary achievements are worthy of emulation and deserve recognition for their contributions to society.

20 KASAMBAHAY KASAMBUHAY PILIPINAS AWARDS

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Armed with a shared vision and fueled with passion, JCI Senate Philippines and Palawan Express Pera Padala have molded the KASAMBAHAY KASAMBUHAY PILIPINAS AWARDS into one of the country’s premier recognition awards for household service workers.

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13 PROJECT W.A.T.C.H.

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Presidential Proclamation No. 1782 declared the month of June every year as a W.A.T.C.H. Month where all schools, universities, colleges and local government units are mandated to conduct activities related to W.A.T.C.H. among their students, teachers, civil servants and constituents.

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THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINO PHYSICIAN AWARDS A glimpse of the award that gives recognition to Filipino Doctors who have proven their patriotism, dedication to the medical profession and their admirable ways of caring and sharing to other people is brought to fore.

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Updates on the first ever JCI Senate Philippines Virtual National Convention led by NATCON Director JCI Sen. Ma. Elena “Mylene” M. Dayrit brings a whole new dimension to the organization’s most awaited event.

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eeling from the heels of a convincing win at a hotly contested National Board elections two months back, 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad remained his old self as the passionate national officer whose resolve for JCI Senate Philippines know no bounds. True to his word, he buckled down to business and wasted no time in convening his Executive Committee composed of National Executive Vice President JCi Sen. Greg Lipa, National Vice President for North Luzon JCI Sen. Alfie Fernandez, National Vice President for Metro Manila JCI Sen. Leah Santiago, National Vice President for South Luzon JCI Sen. Rey Rafols, National Vice President for Visayas JCI Sen. Ramiro Galanto and National Vice President for Mindanao JCI Sen. Manny Silla last December 4, 2019 at the Ground Floor of the Jaycee Building in Quezon City a few hours before the 2020 National Board Planning Session began. 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad took up the sponsorship of National Flagship Projects, the submission of written reports by National Committee Chairpersons composed of a proposal and a completion report, the preparation of the souvenir program for the Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation together with the target number of pages, the raffle tickets to be sold, the Funshoot and the arrangement of notices of induction with the Secretariat.

JCISP ZOOMUSTAHAN: JOURNEY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY 2020 JCI Senate Philippines Zoomustahan with Guest Speaker JCI Sen. Techie Duran-Dy who spoke on the topic, “Journeying in Times of Uncertainty�.

It was record-breaking with 80 JCI Senators and many JCI Philippines Past National Presidents as well as two JCI World Presidents in attendance.

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HOW TO BECOME A SENATOR: A MEMBERSHIP PITCH

JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES HOLDS NATIONAL BOARD PLANNING MEETING

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n a quaint Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2019, the 2020 National Board held its Planning Session at the Ground Floor of the Jaycee Building in Quezon City. Armed with their respective outfits for the individual picture taking of the National Directors on this same day, the National Directors from different areas of the Philippines trooped to the headquarters of JCI Senate Philippines at their corporate best.

2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad called the meeting to order at around 3:00 pm followed by the JCI Creed and Prayer led by 2020 National Vice President for Metro Manila JCI Sen. Leah Santiago.

2020 National Secretary-General JCI Sen. Kit Ordinado undertook the roll call of National Directors and acknowledgment of guests. 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad delivered the Welcome Remarks before the agenda was adopted and approved by the body.

The planning session focused on the various national flagship projects, the appointment of National Committee Chairpersons, the schedule of the quarterly National Board Meetings and other national events, the suggested itinerary of the Chapters Visitation, the Proposed Budget for the year, the Fund Raising Activity as well as the Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Philippines and Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation in Zamboanga City slated for February 1, 2020. In addition, 2020 National Executive Director JCI Sen. Albert Alday was given speaking rights to discuss the theme for 2020 of JCI Senate Philippines and the preliminary details of the National Convention hosting were discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm as a mini fellowship ensued.

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n line with the quest of JCI Senate Philippines to inspire the JCI Members to do their best in their JCI years, 2020 National Executive Director JCI Sen. Albert Alday took the opportunity while in Zamboanga to conduct a Training of “How To Become A Senator”. Organized by 2020 Regional Vice President of JCI Philippines JCI Sen. John Frederick Ruiz, a Regional Training that likewise consisted of a JCI Impact by JCI Sen. Aries Balanay and a JCI Achieve Seminar conducted

by JCI Mem. Liza Garcia-Ruiz brought six (6) Zamboanga chapters together, namely, JCI Zamboanga, JCI Bougainvillea, JCI Zamboangueña, JCI Zamboanga La Bella, JCI Las Mujeres and JCI Greater Zamboanga Sibugay at the Cafe Margherita in Zamboanga City in the morning of February 1, 2020. This novel approach to bring the senate closer to those who aspire for it is a bold step of JCI Senate Philippines towards the positive change it wishes to achieve in terms of membership growth.

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he Executive Committee of the 2020 National Board of JCI Senate Philippines held its first meeting last August 12, 2020 through the Zoom virtual platform. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad. The 2020 National Vice President for North Luzon JCI Sen. Alfie Fernandez led the JCI Creed and Prayer. This was followed by the roll call of National Vice Presidents and acknowledgment of other guests present by 2020 National Secretary-General JCI Sen. Kit Ordinado. The brief meeting focused on the allocation of budgets for the various national flagship projects as well as the sentiments on the holding of the virtual National Convention with JCI Sen. Ma. Elena “Mylene� MendozaDayrit as National Convention Director. The meeting was adjourned by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad at past 8:00 pm in the evening.

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CI Senate Philippines held its first National Board Meeting at one of the function rooms of the Garden Orchid Hotel in Zamboanga City last February 1, 2020 a few hours before the 2020 Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation. 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad called the meeting to order a little past 1:00 pm as 2020 National Vice President for Mindanao JCI Sen. Manny Silla led the JCI Creed and Prayer. The roll call of National Directors and Acknowledgment of National Committee Chairpersons and other guests present was done by 2020 National Secretary-General JCI Sen. Kit Ordinado. After the adoption of the agenda and the reading and approval of the minutes of the National Board Planning Session, the National Officers rendered their respective reports. The focus of the meeting centered on the Board Resolution on the Change of Bank

Signatories, the endorsement of new National Director JCI Sen. Ernest Evangelista to fill in the vacancy left by JCI Sen. Robert Go who submitted his resignation, the office of the National Executive Director, the reactivation of The Outstanding Filipino Physician Awards as one of the National Flagship Projects and the Approval of New Appointments to National Committees. The Arnis Para Sa Barangay Tanod Project of 2020 National Director JCI Sen. Gene Bautista was not discussed as it was deferred for discussion in a subsequent National Board Meeting. The various National Committee Chairpersons delivered their respective reports followed by some announcements by 2020 National SecretaryGeneral JCI Sen. Kit Ordinado.

The 2020 National President adjourned the meeting a little past 6:00 pm in the evening.

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CI Senate Philippines marked its Second National Board Meeting with a milestone event of holding the first Virtual National Board Meeting in the history of JCI Senate Philippines last August 1, 2020 through the Zoom platform. With the brewing fever of national board election looming in the horizons, the meeting was called to order by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad at exactly 2:00 pm as this was followed by the recitation of the JCI Creed and Prayer by 2020 National Vice President for Visayas JCI Sen. Ramiro Galanto. As has been customary, 2020 National Secretary-General JCI Sen. Kit Ordinato undertook the roll call of National Directors and acknowledgment of National Committee Chairpersons and other guests present. As a surprise to all, the meeting focused first on the adoption of the virtual meeting platform as having the force and effect of a regular board meeting before

the agenda was adopted. This was followed by the reading and approval of the minutes of the First (1st) Regular Board Meeting. Subsequently, the various National Officers rendered their respective reports. The Business Matters focused first on the Report of the 2020 National Convention Chairperson JCI Sen. Edeley Tarrazona who was ably represented by Deputy Chairman JCI Sen. Toto Mabaquiao who reported the dilemma of the chapter in hosting the National Convention on account of the prevailing ordinance in Davao prohibiting mass gatherings until December of 2020. Subsequently, 2019 National Convention Chairman JCI Sen. Darius Cunanan delivered his report on the 2019 National Convention in Clark and their resolve to remit the Php 175,500.00 NATCON share to JCI Senate Philippines the following week.

This was followed by the report of 2020 ELECOM Chairperson JCI Sen. Cheila May Pepino announcing the ELECOM Resolution No.

01-2020 recommending the determination of the venue and host of the 2020 National Convention for the election of the new set of members of the National Board and in the event of failure to act on the same, the ELECOM shall declare that the incumbent National Board and National Officers remain in their respective positions in a hold over capacity until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. National Committee Chairpersons of Project W.A.T.C.H., Kasambahay Kasambuhay Pilipinas Awards and The Outstanding Filipino Physician Awards rendered their respective reports. In a rare colorful Other Matters portion, the chartering of JCI Senate Manticao was approved and after a spirited discussion, the holding of a Virtual National Convention was approved. After a record four hour National Board Meeting, 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad adjourned the meeting at 6:18 pm.

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JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES AND PHILIPPINE JAYCEE SENATE FOUNDATION HOLD JOINT INDUCTION AND TURNOVER CEREMONIES BY: JCI SEN. ALBERT S. ALDAY

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he southwestern end of the Philippine archipelago became the perfect backdrop for two gentlemen leaders whose diverse leadership styles have made them the positive change the organizations which they lead have been waiting for all these years. The man at the helm of JCI Senate Philippines could not have chosen a better setting than the City of Flowers where sea and barter make a perfect combination with a rich Hispanic cultural heritage that has endeared it to many a seasoned traveller. Hailing from every nook and cranny of the archipelago, members of the National Board, the National Officers, the National Committee Chairpersons, the Appointed Officers and JCI Senators from various regions of the country trooped to the Garden Orchid Hotel Convention Center for one awesome evening every JCI Senator would never forget. Indeed, reeling from the heels of an election conducted with spirit and ended in grace, the 2020 leaders of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation have shown what it takes to be the best in the field.

The man of the hour, JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, known for his no non-sense ways of governance, has had a steady yet swift rise to the helm of JCI

Senate Philippines. After all, he is a Zamboanga Jaycee of the finest breed, having been a President of the Zamboanga Jaycees, now known as JCI Senate Zamboanga, in 1989. A Masikap scholar of the Department of Trade and Industry, Rene, as he is known to kith and kin, is a veteran of many battlefields, including handling a National Convention during his regular jaycee years, throwing caution to the wind while raising the bar of excellence in his style of administration. A hospital administrator by occupation, Rene knows the perfect antidote to bring him all the way to the pinnacle of success. Imagine an incoming National President still heads the welcome delegation for his own induction and finds an infinite reservoir of energy in fetching JCI Senators from the airport to the hotel while making sure that everything is in order to the minute detail. Vintage Rene is the action man who refuses to wither inspite of insurmountable odds. Indeed, his ceaseless efforts in organizing his party in the last election speaks for the kind of JCI Senator he is, hardworking, industrious and funny at the most unexpected of times. He is a man of his words and translates declarations into actions of the finest mold.

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inductions to his bossom buddies is a class of his own. With a magnetic personality that has endeared him to many a JCI Senator when he held the top position of JCI Senate Philippines two years back, Cocoy as he is known to kith and kin is a car enthusiast and an academician of the finest grade. A civil engineer with a heart, his engineering consultancy has made waves in the Cebu construction front. His mathematics background as an

characters of the show left little room for each of them to prepare for the evening’s main event.

Set at the posh Garden Orchid Hotel Convention Center, the 2018 National Secretary-General of JCI Philippines, JCI Sen. Dolph Saavedra, the National Chairman for the Induction of JCI Senate Philippines made sure that all the guests were in for a wonderful induction they would never forget. At a little past the hour of 6:00 pm, registration began at

making sure that the National Directors, National Officers and dignitaries were ready for the processional. The delectable cuisine at the venue was at its finest as JCI Senators from all over the Philippines took turns at savoring the dishes at the buffet table while alcoholic beverages were at its peak as JCI Senators satisfied themselves with the feast at hand. As the program proper began, 2019 National President JCI Sen. Jun Roque

engineer makes him a perfect fit for the helm of the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation.

the entrance of the convention center. JCI Senate Zamboanga ladies clad in their evening’s best attire took turns in helping the JCI Senators register for the event as the dignitaries were each given a lei. They were ably assisted by the secretariat of JCI Senate Philippines. Meanwhile, 2020 National Executive Director JCI Sen. Albert Alday was busy with the physical arrangements,

called the event to order. After video presentations of both the Philippine National Anthem and the JCI Creed and Prayer, 2020 Chairman of the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation JCI Sen. Apollo “Cocoy” Enriquez delivered the Welcome Address. Subsequently, the 2020 National SecretaryGeneral JCI Sen. Kit Ordinado braved the long list of attendees to be acknowledged as

Dusk of February 1, 2020 became a red letter day for both JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation.

Emerging from a prior JCI Senate Philippines National Board Meeting and Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation, the main

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the Master of Ceremonies, JCI Sen. Rodel Agbulos, 2020 President of JCI Senate Zamboanga, did a hosting job par excellence. The 2019 National President JCI Sen. Jun Roque was more than ready to take the bull by its horn with his Valedictory Address that began with a Mission Impossible themed audiovisual presentation made by renowned videographer Jason Magbanua as he delivered a moving speech. The highlight of the evening arrived as 1997 JCI World President and 1998 JCI World Senate Chairman JCI Sen. Crispin Dy, Jr. inducted the 2020 National Officers and National Directors of JCI Senate Philippines as well as the 2020 Board of Trustees of the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation.

Newly-installed 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad administered the induction of the 2020 Appointed Officers and

National Committee Chairpersons.

Following the ceremonies on the turnover of the gavel, medallion and flag of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation, JCI Sen. Rene Natividad delivered a powerful inaugural address that got the entire audience in awe. Thereafter, a Twinning Agreement between 2020 National President of JCI Senate Philippines JCI Sen. Rene Natividad and 2020 National President of JCI Senate Malaysia, JCI Sen. Danny Wong ensued. The Guest of Honor and Speaker of the event was introduced by 2020 National Parliamentarian JCI Sen. Gian Paolo Enriquez. Atty. Emilio Aquino, a former Zamboanga Jaycee and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered his address of the evening.

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are bound to end as 2020 National Executive Vice President JCI Sen. Greg Lipa delivered the closing remarks with the final curtain call of the momentous event showing its true form with the adjournment by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad as fellowship, singing and drinking marked a truly auspicious beginning of a new year in JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation. The time to RAISE THE NATION has begun. The City of Zamboanga may be found at the ends of our archipelago yet the rise of its loyal son has brought it to the apex of the hearts of each and every JCI Senator of the country whose hopes and aspirations the National President represents in bringing forth the positive change the entire nation desires in its desire to be better.

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inductions JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES CHAPTER INDUCTIONS

JCI SENATE MANILA HOLDS 35th ANNUAL INDUCTION AND HANDOVER CEREMONIES AT MANILA HOTEL

JCI SENATE DAVAO HOLDS 50th ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND HANDOVER OF LEADERSHIP

Manila Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna inducted 2020 JCI Senate Manila President JCI Sen. Jefferson “Jepet” Plaza during the 35th Induction and Handover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Manila last January 28, 2020 at the Presidential Suite of the Manila Hotel in the City of Manila.

2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inducted 2020 JCI Senate Davao President JCI Sen. Steve Laurence Arquiza during the 50th Annual Installation of Officers and Handover of Leadership of JCI Senate Davao last February 15, 2020 at the Acacia Hotel, Davao City.

JCI SENATE BATANGAS HOLDS JOINT INDUCTION AND TURNOVER CEREMONIES WITH JCI BATANGAS CABALLERO 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National Vice President for South Luzon JCI Sen. Rey M. Rafols inducted 2020 JCI Senate Batangas President JCI Sen. Edgardo Panopio during the Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Batangas and JCI Batangas Caballero last February 15, 2020 at the Batangas Convention Center, Batangas City.

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JCI SENATE CEBU HOLDS INDUCTION 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inducted 2020 JCI Senate Cebu President JCI Sen. Ernest Evangelista during the 52nd Induction and Turnover Ceremonies last February 28, 2020 at the Big Hotel, Mandaue City.

JCI SENATE NAGA HOLDS INSTALLATION OF NEW SET OF OFFICERS, NEW MEMBERS AND TURNOVER CEREMONIES 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inducted 2020 JCI Senate Naga President JCI Sen. Rolando “Rolly” V. Salazar during the Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Naga last February 29, 2020 at Villa Caceres in Naga City.

JCI SENATE DAET HOLDS JOINT INDUCTION WITH JCI DAET KABIHUG AND JCI DAET BULAWAN 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inducted 2020 JCI Senate Daet President JCI Sen. Raul Carranceja during the Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Daet, JCI Daet Kabihug and JCI Daet Bulawan last February 29, 2020 at Catherine’s Resort, Bagasbas, Daet, Camarines Norte.

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JCI SENATE ILIGAN HOLDS INDUCTION

JCI SENATE BULACAN HOLDS INDUCTION OF OFFICERS

2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inducted 2020 JCI Senate Iligan President JCI Sen. Samuel Echavez during the 40th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies last March 7, 2020 at Zoey Cafe, Ubaldo Branch, Iligan City.

2013 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Hermin Arceo inducted 2020 JCI Senate Bulacan President JCI Sen. Joel Sarmiento during the 2020 Induction of Officers last March 13, 2020 at Bahay na Tisa, Malolos City, Bulacan.

The Chartering of JCI Senate Manticao JCI Senate Manticao was officially chartered last August 1, 2020 upon a board resolution regarding its creation after JCI Sen. Darwin Manubag was given speaking rights during the Other Matters portion of the Second National Board Meeting through the Zoom platform. He presented to the National Board the concern of seventeen (17) JCI Senators who wanted to charter a new chapter. The basis for the creation of the chapter was the required presence of a JCI chapter in the area which is JCI Manticao. The move was supported by Manticao Mayor Tony Baculio whose son is a Past Director of JCI Senate Iligan. One of the advisers of the chapter is JCI Sen. Benny Badelles.

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METRO MANILA NVP CALLS METRO LEADERS’ MEETING

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he 2020 National Vice President for Metro Manila JCI Sen. Leah Santiago called a Metro Leaders’ Meeting last February 12, 2020 at the Lanai Boutique Room of the Valle Verde Country Club in Pasig City. The meeting was attended by ten (10) presidents or representatives of the various senate chapters in Metro Manila aside from the National Directors of Metro Manila, 2020 National President

JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, 2020 National Treasurer JCI Sen. Herbert Tang, 2020 National Executive Director JCI Sen. Albert Alday and some of the National Chairpersons of the various flagship projects. The meeting focused on increase in membership growth and the assigning of coordinators per chapter with respect to the various flagship projects of JCI Senate Philippines.

JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES INKS PROJECT W.A.T.C.H. DEAL WITH CTD FOUNDATION

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ational President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad together with 2020 National Chairman JCI Sen. Richard Tandoc inked a sponsorship deal of Php 1,000,000 a year for five (5) years for Project W.A.T.C.H. with the CTD Foundation headed by 2020 National Director JCI Sen. Conrado T. Dieza, Jr. last February 19, 2020 at the poolside function room of Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City in the presence of officials from both parties to the contract.

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THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARD 2020 The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) award was conceived by JCI Senate Philippines in 1988 to institutionalize public recognition of men and women, 41 yrs of age and over, whose exemplary achievements are worthy of emulation.

BY: JCI SEN. RENE BALATBAT

The 2020 TOFIL Search is On

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n 2016, during the incumbency of JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rogelio “Bicbic” Garcia, TOFIL found a new institutional partner in ANSA Foundation Inc. headed by Mr. Anthony Philip Nocom after Insular Life ended its 24 years partnership with JCI Senate Philippines in 2015. Armed with ANSA commitment as institutional partner and with the approval of the TOFIL Foundation Executive Committee together with National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, the 2020 TOFIL Awards took off last February 19, 2020 at Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan City with 2017 TOFIL Awardee Architect Felino A. Palafox, Jr. as Guest of Honor and Speaker with more than one hundred (100) JCI Senators and guests in attendance.

Last March 7, 2020, the Search Committee headed by JCI Sen. Ramon “Monching” Nañadiego started the awards kick-off campaign in Legazpi City, Albay at the Bicol Regional Consultative Committee Assembly through the invitation of 2019 TOFIL Awardee JCI Sen. Noel Rosal, Chairman of the Assembly. It coincided with the re-enactment of the awarding of the

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TOFIL trophy and medallion to Mayor JCI Sen. Noel Rosal who was not able to attend the 2019 TOFIL Awards Night at the Manila Hotel because of the typhoon.

Unfortunately, last March 15, 2020, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared a pandemic lockdown in the Philippines affecting all sectors of society. Everyone was ordered to stay home except to buy essential items. The Awards Committee had an emergency meeting via the TOFIL viber group with the Search Committee headed by JCI Sen. Ramon “Monching” Nañadiego and discussed the awards committee’s next move. It was then agreed upon to ensure the safety of everyone. Thus, a decision was made to extend the 2020 Search to May 31, 2021 instead of the usual deadline of August 31, 2020. Likewise, the awarding for 2020 was postponed to December 2021.

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It is the belief of the Awards Committee that there are more heroes amidst the CoVid-19 pandemic.

Protection and safety of everyone are everybody’s concern. The Awards Committee will keep you posted for changes, if any. Thank you to all for your understanding.

TOFIL AWARDS COMMITTEE JCI Sen. Monching D.R. Nañadiego Search Committee Chair JCI Sen. Ma. Agnes J. Angeles Screening Commitee Chair JCI Sen. Godofredo T. Liban Legal Adviser JCI Sen. Arline C. de Jesus TOFIL Secretariat TOFIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: JCI Sen. Rene T. Natividad 2020 National President JCI Senate Philippines JCI Sen. Rogelio “Bicbic” V. Garcia 2016 National President, JCI Senate Philippines President, TOFIL Foundation Mr. Anthony Philip A. Nocom EVP ANSA Foundation JCI Sen. Renato “Rene” A. Balatbat 2020 TOFIL Chairman JCI Sen. Ramon DR. Nañadiego Secretary-General, TOFIL Foundation JCI Sen.Reginald T. Yu Trustee, TOFIL Foundation

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Kasambahay Kasambuhay Pilipinas Awards 2020

The annual Kasambahay Kasambuhay Pilipinas Awards project is now in full force. Now on its fifth (5th) year of existence, it is a joint project of JCI Senate Philippines and Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala.

BY: JCI SEN. XAVIER Y. ZIALCITA

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he tie-up with Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (“PPS-PEPP”) was launched online last July 25, 2020 with members of Palawan Pawnshop headed by its Founder and CEO, JCI Sen. Bobby Castro, JCI Senate Philippines headed by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad as well as members of the press. JCI Senate Philippines is tasked to help PPS-PEPP and its creative agency, XAUS, in organizing and executing the search.

This year, the cash prize for each of the ten (10) winners has increased to Php 100,000 each. This is in line with PPS-PEPP’s commitment to help our countrymen in this time of crisis.

This award is open to “kasambahays” who fit the qualifications, namely, he or she must have served the present employer for at least seven (7) years, he or she must not be more than seventy-five (75) years old on submission deadline, he or she must be fit enough to work, he or she must not have any criminal record and he or she must be currently working with his or her employer.

HOW TO JOIN Nomination forms and answer sheets are available at any Palawan Pawnshop branch near you or download forms at Kasambahay Kasambuhay

ONLINE MEDIA LAUNCH Pilipinas Awards Facebook Page (https://www. facebook.com/JCIKasambahay). Instructions on submission are written on the Nomination Form.

For JCI Senate Philippines- Originated Nominations, the forms can be sent to the JCI Senate Philippines Secretariat whose address is on the poster.

The committee now accepts online submission via google forms. Fill up online forms through https:// bit. ly/kasambahaykasambuhaypilipinasawards and provide attachments required. For those who will submit videos (optional): • Limit your videos to three (3) minutes per question.

• Required format: mp4 Deadline for submission of entries is on September 15, 2020.

For further queries, you may also leave a message at the Kasambahay Kasambuhay Pilipinas Awards Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ JCIKasambahay), contact the JCI Senate Philippines Secretariat, or NC JCI Sen. Xavier Y. Zialcita at +639778076621.

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PROJECT W.A.T.C.H. VIRTUAL KICK-OFF LAUNCH BY: JCI SEN. RICHARD ERIC T. TANDOC

“I was a bit nervous during the preparations of this National Project W.A.T.C.H. Virtual Kick-Off because of some issues on the budget, connectivity and technical concerns. However, with the partnerships that we have with JCI Senate Philippines, I have faith that we can succeed on this. And indeed, we made it. I’m so happy with the results. It exceeded my expectations. As a matter of fact, I received very good feedbacks from my DepEd friends around the country. Kudos to the Project W.A.T.C.H. Team!” - Romy Parayno (DepEd Special Events Unit Head)

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he 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, together with the Project W.A.T.C.H. Team led by Project W.A.T.C.H. Founding Chairman JCI Sen. Cesar Ochoa and 2020 JCI Senate Philippines National Chairman for Project W.A.T.C.H. JCI Sen. Richard Tandoc as well as other JCI Senators, led the first virtual kick-off launch of Project W.A.T.C.H. last July 29, 2020 via Zoom Platform hosted by the Canabuan National High School (Outstanding W.A.T.C.H. Schools in 2020) in Nueva Vizcaya led by School Head Ronaldo James under the supervision of Department of Education External Partnership Service, Special Events Unit Head Romy B. Parayno.

The 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene T. Natividad was among the dignitaries who delivered remarks during the launch which

included, ProjectW.A.T.C.H. Founding Chairman JCI Sen. Cesar Ochoa who spoke about the importance of being honest and punctual, Project W.A.T.C.H. Ambassador Congressman JCI Sen. Alfred Vargas who spoke about his Project W.A.T.C.H. Advocacy, 2020 National Chairman for Project W.A.T.C.H. JCI Sen. Richard Tandoc who spoke about the project implementation and the theme of “Leaving Legacy: Instilling the Values of Time Consciousness and Honesty” and Project W.A.T.C.H Institutional partner, CTD Foundation, represented by their CEO, 2020 National Director JCI Sen. Conrado T. Dieza, Jr. who spoke about his foundation’s commitment of helping Project W.A.T.C.H. for five (5) consecutive years. The virtual launch was graced by DepEd Undersecretary Tonisito M.C. Umali, Esq. The Virtual Kick-off

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was also streamed in Facebook garnerning more than 60,000 viewers nationwide. Many JCI Senators made the launch an overwhelming success.

Because of the success of the virtual kick-off launch, the Project W.A.T.C.H. team is anticipating more schools to submit entries this year for the National Search for the Outstanding W.A.T.C.H. Schools.

Project W.A.T.C.H will also host an online webinar entitled, Teacher’s E-Summit, on September 11, 2020. The online registration was launched last August 14, 2020 and in less than forty-eight (48) hours, the Project W.A.T.C.H. team decided to close the registration due to the overwhelming influx of registrants.

Project W.A.T.C.H. with the CTD Foundation headed by 2020 National Director JCI Sen. Conrado T. Dieza, Jr. last February 19, 2020 at the poolside function room of Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City

Courtesy Call with the New Project W.A.T.C.H. Brand Ambassador, 2020 National Training Director of JCI Philippines JCI Sen. Alfred Vargas, last February 18, 2020 at his legislative office in Quezon City.

Project W.A.T.C.H., led by 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad, made a courtesy call with DepEd Usec.

Tonisito Umali last February 18, 2020 at the Microtel by Wyndham, UP Technohub, Quezon City.

Project W.A.T.C.H. officials, led by Founding National Chairman JCI Sen. Cesar Ochoa, made a courtesy call to DILG Usec. Martin Diño last February 18, 2020 at his office in Quezon City.

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TOFP 2020 GETS SUPPORT OF PMA BOARD BY: JCI SEN. MYLENE MENDOZA-DAYRIT

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he revival of The Outstanding Filipino Physician (TOFP) Award in 2020 is, indeed, providential. However, the CoVid-19 pandemic, which disrupted lives around the world, made the physicians we liked to recognize, the most overworked citizens fighting to save lives. Hence, we only got to virtually meet with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) Board last July 16, 2020.

Representing the senate aside from myself are TOFP 2020 Deputy Chairman JCI Sen. Reginald Yu and 2020 National Director JCI Sen. Josephine “Jo” Llorca. PMA was represented by their president, Dr. Jose Santiago Jr., vice-president Dr. Benito Atienza (TOFP 2009 Awardee), Secretary-General Dr.

Ricardo Batac and two lady governors, Dr. Mimi Sarabia and Dr. Rhodora Goco.

PMA is overjoyed to know that TOFP 2020 will award all the physicians who died from March until August 31, 2020, regardless of age, with the TOFP award. They have assigned Secretary-General Dr. Batac to be in charge of providing TOFP with the list of posthumous awardees. They reported that thirty-six (36) of their colleagues have perished as of July 31, 2020.

During the August 1, 2020 National Board Meeting, it was approved and seconded that all physicians in active service

AUGUST 15, 2020 VIRTUAL TOFP MEETING WAS ATTENDED BY 2020 NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON JCI SEN. MYLENE DAYRIT, 2020 SCREENING HEAD JCI SEN. ALFONSO “AL” MARAÑA, 2020 DOCUMENTATION HEAD JCI SEN. FRANCISCO “KIKO” PE BENITO, 2020 DEPUTY NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON JCI SEN. REGINALD “REGGIE” YU AND 2020 SEARCH HEAD JCI SEN. REY QUIPIT.

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who died during this pandemic regardless of age will be given a special TOFP 2020 trophy. Arch. Ramon Orlina, who made the trophies since 2007, begged off from making this year’s trophy as reported by JCI Sen. Alfonso “Al” Maraña, TOFP Screening Head.

Last August 15, 2020, in a virtual committee meeting, other trophy options were discussed and presented. JCI Sen Francisco “Kiko” Pe Benito, TOFP Documentation Head, found another well known sculptor. Peter de Guzman, best known for his Ninoy monument in Ayala and Memorare 1945 in Intramuros, submitted the winning bid. 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad is very happy with the beautiful two-feet trophy which also inspired me to write a fitting descriptive narrative.

The Outstanding Filipino Physician 2020 Trophy White is the color of purity, of the divine. It is also the color of the physician’s gown. The round globe base represents the world or the nation which desperately cried for help represented by the left hand reaching out. The doctor immediately led frontliners and selflessly provided the much needed assistance represented by the right hand. This response became the seed of love from which brotherhood and nationhood will further grow. The intertwined hands will become the wings that will power this nation. Because “service to humanity is the best work of life,” the brave sacrifice of our fallen doctors will forever be remembered and will forever inspire a resilient nation that will rise again from the ravages of the pandemic.

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LAMITAN CHAPTER VISITATION: A VISITATION LIKE NO OTHER

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he sojourn to the City of Zamboanga is often coupled with a side trip to the City of Lamitan in the Province of Basilan. As part of the induction festivities, JCI Sen. Alex Estabillo, 2020 President of JCI Senate Lamitan, took the opportunity to organize a one-of-a-kind adventure to the City of Lamitan with many JCI Senators eagerly anticipating a rest and recreation side trip. The 2020 National Chairperson for Chapters Visitation JCI Sen. Maria Rosario “Sharkki� Silverio of JCI Senate Pasay made sure she left no stone unturned in encouraging JCI Senators to join the inter-island trip via speed boat. And while the

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uncooperative waves seemed to have shaken some JCI Senators, the entire day of January 30, 2020 proved to be worth the seemingly roller coaster ride on water as the beauty of Lamitan captivated many a JCI Senator where JCI Sen. Alex Estabillo made sure that all JCI Senators on the trip would not go home with an empty stomach as he prepared a feast fit for a king. JCI Senate Lamitan was, indeed, a most gracious host for an entire day of exploring the best of what Lamitan has to offer, an odyssey every JCI Senator would never forget.

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JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES BRACES FOR MILESTONE VIRTUAL NATCON RAISE THE NATION RESPONSIVENESS

THOROUGHNESS

NOBILITY

The 2020 Virtual National Convention will be the first online convention in the history of JCI Senate Philippines.

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he global pandemic has taken the world by storm. Suddenly, interpersonal interactions became a thing of the past as virtual presence became a need from a mere luxury. Face masks transcended the confines of the operating room and the hospital setting. Face shields consumed the acetates we erstwhile used from overhead presentations. The world turned 180 degrees and so too were the lives of people around the globe. No one anticipated its coming as medical frontliners and people alike began falling ill and death became an inevitable consequence. With no antidote in sight, the way to the new normal became the norm of society which JCI Senators began to embrace as

one of the harsh realities of modern living. Virtual platforms suddenly found relevance and utter significance and people became content with a virtual lifestyle where great poses in pictures became limited by match box size and virtual backgrounds became the latest technological craze to hit this side of the globe.

As products of a premier leadership organization such as JCI Philippines and currently, enjoying the honor of senatorship under JCI Senate Philippines, the resolve of JCI Senators to conquer the odds became a much exciting journey. While the vast

majority of senators who make up JCI Senate Philippines were christened in an era where technology was an unknown term and where life was simple and fun was simply sharing a laugh or a chuckle with a fellow jaycee of another chapter, there are those from the generation X and the pre-millenial era whose exemplary ways at a tender age earned them a much coveted spot in the roll of JCI Senators.

Their technological adeptness has inspired many a seasoned senator to rethink the wheel of everyday life and, true to form, 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad found a way to match his resolve for one year to lead in the jaycee tradition with the possibility of staging a virtual National Convention.

Thus, in the colorful Second National Board Meeting of JCI Senate Philippines, after much debate and discussion on this hotly contested matter, the National Board voted to stage the very first JCI Senate Philippines Virtual National Convention. Bearing in mind the predicament of many seasoned senators of remaining at home to protect them from the perils of the deadly global pandemic, the idea of a virtual national convention, while alien to a vast majority, was embraced with open arms as the organization braces to overcome the obstacles brought by the debacle of the global pandemic whose end iseems not yet in sight. A National Convention Director has been chosen and the Third National Board Meeting this August 29, 2020 will be treated to its biggest reveal. Certainly, the light has reached the tunnel as we likewise anticipate a virtual voting of candidates for National Directors in the offing. Its impending success is definitely a sight to behold sans the large expenses and travel concomitant with an in person National Convention. The marriage of convenience at home and the feel of a futuristic convention is here as JCI Senators welcome the new normal with open arms.

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JCI SENATE PHILIPPINES INKS MILESTONE TWINNING WITH JCI SENATE MALAYSIA

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hrough the exploratory efforts of 2020 National Chairman for The JCI Senator Newsletter JCI Sen. Aries Balanay and 2020 National Chairperson for International Relations JCI Sen. Cristina Caswell, JCI Senate Philippines was able to connect and foster cordial relations with JCI Senate Malaysia by corresponding with their friends of past during their prime in the jaycee movement. Upon exchange of emails, JCI Sen. Dani Wong, 2020 National President of JCI Senate Malaysia together with 2019 National President JCI Sen. Neelkrish Perumal and wife, JCI Sen. Nora Arin accepted the invitation of 2020 National President JCI Sen. Rene Natividad of JCI

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Senate Philippines to attend the 2020 Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of JCI Senate Philippines and the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation. After doing a courtesy call with the Zamboanga City Vice Mayor, radio guestings in the City of Flowers and attending the First National Board Meeting, JCI Sen. Dani Wong and JCI Sen. Rene Natividad inked a milestone twinning agreement during the induction ceremonies making both of national senate organizations sisters. This is another feather added to the cap of JCI Sen. Rene Natividad as he leads the national senate organization this 2020.

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PHILIPPINE JAYCEE SENATE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DONORS

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he Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation announced its list of new Chairman’s Circle Donors as of August 24, 2020. The list includes the following: Metro Manila

1. JCI Sen. Albert Alday (Makati) 2. JCI Sen. Steve Baltao (Manila) 3. JCI Sen. Rafael “Boydee” Dizon, III (Manila) 4. JCI Sen. Nelson Tan (Quezon City Capitol)

North Luzon

5. JCI Sen. Cecile Dy (Isabela)

South Luzon

6. JCI Sen. Raul Carranceja (Daet)

Visayas

7. JCI Sen. Dulce Ann Hofer (Cebu) 8. JCI Sen. Roderick Ngo (Cebu) 9. JCI Sen. Jose Ma. Primitivo “Joey” Cal (Cebu) 10. JCI Sen. Augustus “Jun” Pe, Jr. (Cebu) 11. JCI Sen. Arnold Espinosa (Cebu)

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE is an exclusive club of decision makers and achievers, people who envision change and make them happen resulting to better communities and creation of a pool of inspired and committed leaders. For an investment of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00), donor can identify specific project/s to be implemented in any local community. Donor can nominate the JCI chapter to implement the project/s in keeping with its humanitarian role in society and help develop new leaders. PJSF, in turn, will monitor and ensure the compliance of the chapter to the project objectives, budget and timetable.

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