JCI Alabang 2021 INSPIRE MIDYEAR Issue

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2021 THRUST: A HERO IN EVERYONE

2020 THE YEAR THAT WAS

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The 2021 BOD JCI Alabang 17th Induction & Turnover Ceremonies 2021 Mid-year Update

JCI VALUES

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e believe:

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise That government should be of laws rather than of men That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

JCI MISSION

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o provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

JCI VISION

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o be the leading global network of young active citizens.

We Are JCI ALABANG Foundation Years 19992007

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he Junior Chamber Philippines (JCI) Alabang, or Alabang Jaycees as the group was more fondly known, was established in October 1999 by a group of young individuals led by Ricky Ocampo as its founding President. In its first year, the Alabang Jaycees embarked on numerous important projects including “Galak Para sa Marillac,” a continuing project for the benefit of Marillac Hills, a center foryoung female victims of maltreatment, sexual abuse and exploitation.

Other projects included “Pamaskong Handog Para sa Kabataan,” for the public school students of Muntinlupa; “Computer Para sa Bayan,” where computer learning seminars were conducted for the poor barangays of Muntinlupa and the 1st Alabang Jaycees Invitational Golf Cup. The efforts of the group during its first year were recognized when it won the ‘Best Jaycee Chapter for the Metro Area’ and the ‘Best New Chapter for the Year 2000’. In addition, the Alabang Jaycees was awarded the 2nd Best New Chapter in the World for 2000 during the Jaycee International World Congress in Japan.

In 2001, the Alabang Jaycees started off with the Grand Induction Ceremonies of its then President Lourdes Guerrero. The event titled “Parangal, Pista at Pagtitipon” was held at the

Manila Orchidarium in Rizal Park, with no less than the JCI World President Georges Bouverat as the Inducting Officer.

In 2002 and 2003, Jorge Bocobo and Pinky Reyes were elected Presidents, respectively. Numerous projects were undertaken during these three years such as the continuation of “Galak sa Marillac”, “Alabang Jaycees Scholar ng Bayan”, “Kalinisan at Kalusugan sa Bilibid”, “Puso ng Bayan” and several projects in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund and Mc Donald’s.

The fifth year of Alabang Jaycees in 2004 proved to be one of its banner years. Under the leadership of Oscar Coscolluela III, the group once again proved that it is a Chapter to reckon with. A record total of 33 projects and activities were undertaken by the group. The three most significant projects of the group were “Galak Para sa Marillac: Pangakong Panghabang-Buhay”, “Saranggola ng Pag-Asa” and “Got Milk!

Project”. “Galak Para sa Marillac: Pangakong Panghabangbuhay”, a partnership project with Pfizer Philippines which set up Marillac Hills to receive a lifetime supply of medicines, this project won the Best Humanitarian Assistance Project Award during the JCI’s 24th Metropolitan Area Conference.

Next, “Saranggola ng Pag-Asa”, a biodiversity awareness campaign in cooperation with the Haribon Foundation to encourage the preservation, protection and rehabilitation of the country’s natural resources, It also won the Best Environmental Improvement Award during both the 2004 JCI Metropolitan Area Conference and 2004 JCI National Conference. It was also honored as “The Most Outstanding Local Project Award (“Best of the Best”). During both conferences, JCI Alabang also received an Award of Merit for its “Got Milk! Project”, a partnership project with Nestle *cont. to next page

Philippines and Wyeth Philippines that aimed to highlight the importance of public health in community development. Other significant projects during this term were Libreng Ngiti Project in cooperation with the Cranio-facial Center of Our Lady of Peace Hospital, Paskong Super Nanay with the Sikap Development Foundation, Pasko sa Batang Riles, the World AIDS Day Project and Wild Manila!

The Alabang Jaycees gained further momentum and achieved even more recognition during its sixth year under the term of Don Juan “DJ” Bagatsing. With the theme “Building Leaders, Serving the Community”, DJ brought a new breed of dynamic leadership and dedicated service to the chapter and to the community.

The group created a huge impact during the commemoration of its unique induction ceremony – a seven day long celebration of leadership and service dubbed “The Alabang Jaycees Induction with the People”. During this week, seven projects were launched, including the “Muntinlupa, Mahal Kita!” Citywide Partnership and Awareness Campaign, the funddrive for the Asian Tsunami Aid and the Aurora and

Quezon Province Typhoon victims, the family badminton tournament, and the Alabang Jaycees Tribute Night. This was capped with a simple induction during a medical mission in Barangay Filinvest. This week-long project won as the Most Outstanding Community Program during the Metro Area Conference in 2005.

DJ’s term was also highlighted by significant projects such as the year-long School Feeding Nutrition Program for the Barangay Cupang Annex Elementary School children, the donation for the two-classroom building for the same school, the donation for the rehabilitation of the Barangay Sucat Fire Truck, the massive tree planting project in Victoria Elementary School, the Alabang Jaycees Sportsmanship Award and Sports Development Program, the Yamang Pinoy Childrens’ Book for Environmental Awareness Campaign, the Muntinlupa Ten Most Outstanding Students project, the induction and elevation of the first two JCI Senators of the chapter and the Flood and Drainage Cleaning Drive in Barangay Cupang.

On its seventh year, under the leadership of Dr. Kiko Tranquilino, the Alabang Jaycees continued to undertake relevant projects relating to public health improvement, humanitarian assistance, community development and environmental preservation and rehabilitation.

Revival of JCI Alabang 2013 - 2014 2013 was marred with many tragedies for the Philippines. Still reeling from feelings of shame, anger and hopelessness brought about by the Maguindanao massacre, the Hong Kong tourist bus massacre countless bus and ferry tragedies, the once indomitable Filipino spirit seemed at the edge of breaking with 2013’s twin disasters of the Bohol earthquake and typhoon Yolanda, the discovery of the ongoing pork barrel scam and the worsening relations with China.

The country’s future seemed so bleak.

However, it is also because of this downward trend of the country that a group of young individuals led by Maria Victoria “Vicky” Martinez has decided to counteract and volunteer to pursue the JCI Alabang 2014 revival. The group felt it was high time for the youth of Alabang to step up once again and contribute in nation building by embracing its social responsibilities, building strong networks and honing their business and leadership skills. Founding President Ricky Ocampo and its original extending chapter, JCI Manila, assisted the new group in its pursuit for the revival of JCI Alabang with great passion and together they worked swiftly to regain lost footing and put JCI Alabang back on track.

Only five months into its revival, the new JCI Alabang already garnered more than

forty new JCI Alabang members and had four General Membership Meetings (GMMs) with high caliber speakers who are well known and respected in their industries. JCI Alabang wants to partner with like-minded leaders and agents of change of society. It made courtesy calls with Fr. Rocky Evangelista, founder and president of Tuloy sa Don Bosco Foundation, Sr. Eva Maamo, founder of Our Lady of Peace Foundation and the Philippines’ Barefoot Doctors, Capt. Ruben Baes of Barangay Ayala Alabang and Mayor Jaime Fresnedi of Muntinlupa City. It also launched “Stairway to Haven” which is an umbrella program for projects to benefit the children of Haven For Children, a DSWD-run temporary haven for young boys rescued from substance abuse.

Through the “Stairway to Haven” program, JCI Alabang has donated educational Lego toys in partnership with Felta Multi-Media Inc, more than 200 books during its “Books n’ Roses” event and 30 basketballs through the generosity of Barangay Ayala Alabang, 100 color-coded sports bibs and has organized a three-day basketball clinic for the children under the tutelage of University of Perpetual Help former head coach Jimwel Gican. The group was supported by numerous organizations to make the projects happen: Eastern Petroleum, Philomena Properties, Shalimar Builders and Development Corporation, Gardenia, JCI Barcelona, and Midland Industrial Sales.

The 2014 revival group is working very hard to ensure the continuation of JCI Alabang and help grow its influence and social relevance in these fast-changing times. The 2014 JCI Alabang Induction and Charter Night is the start of a new beginning and recognition so that the community and its people will know and help JCI Alabang with its goals and projects that will benefit the Alabang community and the country. JCI Alabang wishes to thank the 30+ companies who helped make this historic event possible, especially the major sponsors—Globe, Emperador, Solaire, EC Gas, Marcbilt, and BJ Marthel International.

More than the socio-civic and business development projects it plans to undertake in the future, JCI Alabang has its eye on its most important project of all – its members; the young men and women of JCI Alabang who have been irresistibly drawn out from their comfortable lives to try to make a positive difference together. By harnessing the energy, enthusiasm and imagination of the youth through meaningful, sustainable solutions to the country’s many persistent problems, JCI Alabang hopes to continually create effective, inventive and conscientious leaders – leaders who will someday rewrite the country’s present status quo for the better.

ALABANG JAYCEES/ JCI ALABANG PRESIDENTS 1999-2000 - Sen Ricky Ocampo 2001-2002 - Lourdes Guerrero + 2002-2003 - Jorge Daniel Bocobo 2003-2004 - Pinky Carpio 2004-2005 - Jose Oscar Coscolluela III 2005-2006 - DJ Bagatsing 2006-2007 - Francisco Tranquilino 2007-2008 - Karl Medina 2008-2009 - Dayang Gonzales 2014 - Maria Victoria M. Esquivias 2015 - Aimee C. Flordeliza 2016 - Raphael Justin C. Paguyo 2017 - George C. Flordeliza 2018 - Khristen Carol DV Ang 2019 - Kiel Martin Villamin + 2020 - Maria Iza N. Antonio 2021 - Gian Paulo V. Nacino

MESSAGE

The greatest leaders of our times have masterfully used the power of words to illustrate their vision of the future, inspire others to action and shape the course of destiny. Words have the power to create reality and consequently to encourage other to grow and succeed. .

In this difficult dark times of the corona virus pandemic, it is timely that leaders find the best words that fittingly express the courage, conviction and clarity of our shared purpose. For us in the Junior Chamber International, these tenets are best expressed in the language of the JCI Creed, which serves as the moral blueprint of the quality of leaders that we aspire ourselves to be. Young leaders who are courageous but prudent in embracing change. Young leaders who are not restrained but rather encouraged by adversities, knowing that the true measure of leadership is not to be found in a time of comfort but that of crisis.

As our communities are finding their way through this difficult phase of keeping our lives afloat during COVID19, it is important that as JCI members, we become a reassuring voice of hope, optimism and innovation. In this spirit, JCI Philippines has adopted this year’s call to action be “More for Others” as an expression of our collective resolve that as we face this seemingly daunting crisis, our firm adherence to the JCI values is not dampened but rather is even fortified in face of this continuing adversity.

Our challenge is for our local chapter to be even more resolute in improving themselves so that they can accomplish even more for their communities – in deepening their leadership experience in implementing more meaningful and relevant programs and projects and in furthering the mission to create positive change and bring together all sectors of society for real impact.

On behalf of the national leadership of JCI Philippines, we are deeply grateful for those who willingly and selflessly embrace the challenge of leadership in their local organizations. We are confident that JCI Alabang led by 2021 President Gian Paulo V. Nacino and his leadership team will deliver a very successful term, truly reflective of the great work that the Junior chamber International represents. Our congratulations also to our 2020 President Maria Iza N. Antonio and her Board of Directors for their generous service and outstanding accomplishments.

Once again, it is our hope that by becoming more for others, JCI Philippines will continue to form young leaders that will forge their passion into action, transform their communities for the better and together, create an impact that will bring sustainable change.

Mabuhay ang JCI Alabang! Mabuhay ang JCI Philippines!

JUDE AVORQUE ACIDRE 2021 National President

On behalf of the Office of the National Executive Vice President of JCI Philippines, I warmly extend my congratulations to JCI Alabang on their 17th Induction and Oath-taking ceremonies.

Through the years, JCI Alabang Members have distinguished themselves as exemplary young men and women who have dedicated their lives to provide sustainable impact in the community they belong and to the world in general, a better place for everyone.

Civic organizations are powerful mechanisms for nation and community building. JCI Alabang must continue to harness the potentials of its members increasing their creativity and innovation, improving their well-being and creating leadership development opportunities.

I am confident that the 2021 Local President, Gian Paulo V. Nacino and their respective Local Board will continue the legacy of excellence that your respective LOM have reached in nation and community building.

Rest assured that I as the 2021 National Executive Vice President will be in full support to JCI Alabang in formulating and implementing sustainable impact and creating positive change. Once again, congratulations and let us be More for Others.

JOHN GLENN C. LEE Senator No. 76051 2021 National Executive Vice President JCI Philippines

Sa Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa sa taong 2021 ng JCI Alabang,

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Ǥ Napapanahon ang tema ninyo na “A Hero in Everyone” upang pukawin ang pansin Ǧ Ǥ As JCI members who strive hard to become better citizens, we eventually become the best version of ourselves; and upon reaching that point, the most unselfish, the most compassionate, and most loving version of us is awakened, and that is, the true hero in everyone is unfolded.

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JOSEPH GINNO T. JARALVE (JCI Marikina Sapatos) ʹͲʹͳ

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ongratulations to Junior Chamber International Alabang on the occasion of your Induction and Turnover Ceremonies.

To the 2020 Board of Directors headed by President Iza Antonio, Congratulations for a record breaking year! You did an exceptional job despite of the challenging year due to pandemic. You fought giants, among giants, like giants.

To the 2021 Board of Directors headed by President Gian Nacino, thank you for accepting the challenge. I am certain that you will face the year with an unwavering commitment to create an impact and that JCI Alabang will be at the forefront of creating positive change. Your Chapter has successfully been empowering thousands of Young Filipinos and I am confident that you are committed to continue the tradition of service and leadership excellence.

Together, let us continue to be steadfast in our promise of creating a society of outstanding and strengthened Filipino leaders.

Once again, Congratulations President Gian and the rest of the 2021 Board of Directors of JCI Alabang!

JCI Mem Karen May Romarate 2021 Regional Vice President Metro South

Message from Our Mother Chapter On behalf of JCI Manila, I would like to congratulate our sister chapter JCI Alabang on your 17th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies!

The past year was challenging for both our chapters but that did not stop us from “Being Better” and from serving humanity as JCI. Both our chapters were able to support our respective communities through quality programs and projects that benefited our real-life heroes, the frontliners, who risked their lives to help and uplift our fellow Filipinos amidst this tremendous humanitarian crisis.

Furthermore, it is in the same light, that in spite of the pandemic, you have successfully achieved your goal of “Unleash the Hero Within”. Congratulations 2020 JCI Alabang President Maria Iza Antonio and the 2020 JCI Alabang Board of Directors for your accomplishment!

For 2021, we hope to further strengthen our bonds through the continuation and innovation of our annual projects, and the creation of new projects and activities as well. We shall carry on to make our respective members better leaders, and at the same time, impactfully and sustainably help our communities in the crisis underway. Our road to victory for this year is not going to be easy and together we must fully adapt and lead the way in creating positive change. We must be the resilient leaders “in their finest hour.”

I am confident, notwithstanding our VUCA world, we shall have a wonderful and fulfilling year. Let us continue to bring our chapters together to greater heights as we “Lead As One” and as “A Hero in Everyone” Looking forward and all the best to 2021 JCI Alabang President Gian Paulo Nacino and to the 2021 JCI Alabang Board of Directors!

Yours in JCI, RICHARD ANTONIO M. TAMAYO 2021 President JCI Manila

Message from Our Sister Chapter

Messages from Our Sister Chapters

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pleasant and amazing day to all the participating members of this momentous event.

I am delighted to be part of this significant event as this event is not a start but a reminder to continually rekindle the passion of our hearts in providing greater opportunities for development, empowerment and providing aide to the community through various initiatives most especially in these trying times.

Indeed, being a JCI Member is our true calling. A calling that incorporates the true meaning of “Selfless Leadership” in the pursuit of becoming an active citizen and to participate in efforts towards social and economic development, international cooperation, goodwill and understanding.

I am very honored to receive this endowment, a symbol of great bond and friendship. This gift is also a sign of our strong and binding partnership through out the years. We will forever treasure this and hope for a fruitful and long relationship with your chapter through the leadership of LO President GIAN PAULO NACINO for the many years to come.

Congratulations and mabuhay sa inyong lahat.

JCI MEM. RUSSEL CASTER TAN JCI ANGELES CITY CULIAT 2021 LO PRESIDENT

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y warmest felicitations to our brothers and sisters from JCI Alabang!

To my batchmate, President Nacino Gian Paulo, and his Board of Directors, congratulations on your 17th Induction and Turn over Ceremonies.

Your JCI Cebu Inc brother are always here to support you in all your undertakings with the best of my abilities. I am happy and proud that, together, we will be leading, serving and creating positive change to our communities.

I am looking forward to our future collaborations in making our communities a better place.

Once again, congratulations and let us blaze new trails as A HERO IN EVERYONE.

JCI MEM. CLENT MEDINA JCI CEBU INC. 2021 LO PRESIDENT

Messages from Our Sister Chapters

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ongratulations to 2021 LO President Gian Carlo Nacino and to the rest of the Board of Directors of JCI Alabang!

May this year be a funfilled year for JCI Alabang and JCI Kadayawan. Let us continue the camaraderie, friendship and ties our chapters have committed to each other throughout the years.

Your victory is ours as well.

We are proud to be your sister!

ATTY. DEVONA H. JUMAMIL 2021 LO President JCI Kadayawan

Dear JCI Alabang, Warmest Greetings!

In behalf of JCI LIPA, I would like to express my well wishes to my good friend and batchmate President Gian Nacino and to the whole 2021 BOD and members of JCI Alabang.

Congratulations in your 17th Induction Ceremonies.

We are truly honored to being a sister chapter to your wonderful organization. We hope to maintain such good friendship in the next years to come. May we continue to work together in bringing more positive impact in the community.

May the Lord always protect and guide all your endeavors.

Cheers!

Much Love, Caroline Jicelle S. Katigbak 2021 Local Chapter President JCI Lipa

Message from Our Sister Chapter

CONGRATULATORY LETTER

My warmest and sincerest congratulations to our sisters and brothers, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Alabang as you hold your 17th Induction and Turnover Ceremony.

We start our term in an extraordinary light where we do our best to continue creating meaningful relationships, to forge sustainable goals with our partner stakeholders and to move our local organization to excellence in the height of the challenges of coping with COVID-19.

Your theme “A Here in Everyone” is a testament of how we are empowered to continue our mission of providing development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change despite of these uncertainties.

I am confident that through the leadership of your 2021 President, Gian Paulo Nacino together with your able and committed 2021 Board of Directors, JCI Alabang will soar to greater heights this year.

We look forward to more meaningful collaboration and countless projects between JCI Ortigas and JCI Alabang!

Once again, congratulations JCI Alabang!

Maria Regina Alexis C. Librando 2021 Local Organization President JCI Ortigas

Message from Our Sister Chapter To President Gian Paulo Nacino; My heartfelt congratulations on your induction and I wish for JCI Alabang’s continued success as you carry on the responsibilities and challenges as President for 2021.

I commend you and your board of 2021 officers for proving undaunted and willing to be of service to our community despite the challenges brought by this pandemic.

As you formally assume your responsibilities, I wish to assure you, that as sister chapter of JCI San Juan Pinaglabanan, we will grow our partnership through collaborations that will strengthen our bonds of sisterhood and at the same time bring greater postive change Again, congratulations as you carry on and add to the milestones of your chapter.

Sincerely, Candy Park JCI San Juan Pinaglabanan President 2021

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND ADVISERS

Dear JCI Alabang,

PRESIDENT JOHN MILTON DUMOL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REBEKAH CASTILLO VP INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MARTIN GRATIL

In behalf of JCI Jersey City, I would like to congratulate you President Gian Paulo Nacino, together with your Board of Directors and Members on your 17th induction ceremony.

VP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ROVELYN AGUSTIN VP INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT JOHN NICKOL PRUDENTE VP MEMBERSHIP SERVICES RAYMOND DAMIAN DIRECTORS KRISTIAN YU REUBEN RONAS ROMEO GARCIA JR NORMAN BONILLA SECRETARY MARIA DUNGO TREASURER MAJAY CAMACHO

In this time of pandemic, you together with your board truly set as an example in reflecting your chapter’s head statement “A HERO IN EVERYONE.” Indeed, it was a great opportunity to help our fellow Filipino people who are struggling right now on this time of hardship by sponsoring one of your projects. May you and your chapter continue to inspire other people to help and support the ones who are truly in need. JCI Jersey City is looking forward to more projects that we can work with.

As you celebrate your 17th Induction Ceremony, continue to reflect and enjoy every part of it. Mabuhay JCI Alabang!

AUDITOR ERIC FAUSTINO PROJECT HEAD CHESKA ZUASOLA SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR ROCHELLE DEVERO CHAPTER ADVISERS SENATOR RIA SERRANO PRESIDENT ANN BECK SENATOR VIVIAN VELASCO COB MOPPET VILLASIN NUCUM PRESIDENT REAGAN JOHN RADA CHAPTER FOUNDER / ADVISER RUFFY RONAS LEGAL ADVISER GARY ABASOLO, ESQ FOUNDED 2020

In JCI spirit, _________________ John Milton Dumol Chapter President, 2021 JCI JERSEY CITY

JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL JERSEY CITY

AN AFFILIATE OF THE JCI NEW JERSEY, JCI USA AND JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL CONTACT: (201) 952-9573 • JCIJERSEYCITY@GMAIL.COM • WWW.JCIJERSEYCITY.ORG

Unleash The Hero Within Unleash the Hero Within. The theme for the year could not be more fitting for one of the most memorable years in our generation. JCI Alabang headed by the 2020 board of directors officially started the year last Sept 16, 2019 during the BOD elections held at Torch Restaurant in Molito, Alabang. 2019 LO President Kiel Villamin passed on the torch to 2020 President Iza Antonio and 11 other Board of Directors.

From 2019’s theme of “Building Bridges” which focused on connecting the chapter to different institutions and organizations, this year’s theme “Unleash the Hero Within” was focused more on internal growth of the chapter, highlighting membership development and growth, as well as the improvement of the chapter’s flagship projects. These two strategies provided ways for the members to unleash the heroism within themselves.

The very first project of the year was an OTI session held in Nook, Molito where 5 new baby Jaycees immediately joined that night. Other projects at the beginning of the term included 2 JCI official trainings by seasoned JCI Trainers, 1 OTI, 2 A-Circles programs, the annual JCI Alabang Christmas Costume Party, several sister chapter projects and numerous community development programs aimed for the children of Haven for Children, AHA Learning Center and the marginalized residents of Muntinlupa City.

On October 25, 2019, our beloved IPP Kiel Villamin suddenly died of cardiac arrest. This was a devastating blow to the chapter and the member’s morale especially to the board of directors who was more than ready to be mentored by Pres Kiel after a successful year.

The chapter decided to postpone all projects for the first 9 days of his death and created an A-Circles Program called “Christmas for our Hearts”, a health and wellness talk by Cardiologist Jeffrey De Jesus from St. Luke’s Hospital about the importance of taking care of your heart during the holiday season. This has also shaken the members to better take care of their health more seriously.

When 2020 came, true to the theme of focusing on membership growth, the chapter once again started the year with the third OTI, with 4 new baby Jaycees joining the event followed by another JCI Official training the week after. There were many projects lined up but as luck may have it, The Taal Volcano suddenly erupted. With it, JCI Alabang activated the Oplan Kaagapay, doing 3 unique runs for the residents of Batangas particularly Lipa and Cuenca.

The chapter also did an Oplan Kaagapay pet rescue of 320 stray cats and dogs that were left by their owners due to the eruption. A total donation worth Php 205,000 was given by chapter in the

2-week period. Other projects were also done to help nearby communities in Muntinlupa who were also victims of the ashfall.

Several projects were also conducted from January to March such as the Disaster Reduction and Risk Management Seminar, the “Mental Health Matters” workshop for the kids of SOS Children’s Village as well as the fun Bowling Night with World Champion and Guinness Book of World Record title Holder Bong Coo. The chapter also held a press conference for the Angat Pinoy Business Expo at the World Trade Center among the many other projects for quarter 2.

When news of the Covid-19 started circulating, the bigger projects of the chapter had to be postponed. The 16th Induction and Turnover ceremonies, The Angat Pinoy Business Expo, The Labor Day Pool Party and the Filinvest Nerd Fest had to take the back seat to make sure all the members were safe. These projects were replaced by several Oplan Kaagapay projects, Food for the Frontliners, Donation of DIY Face Shields and Donation of Sanitation Kits and Sanitation Tent to our partner estabishments became the priority of the chapter.

Actual GMMs turned to Zoom meetings and fellowship night became online quiz nights and drinking games. The Board of Directors made sure to still give the membership a digital experience by shifting everything they can to digital. JCI Alabang even became the very first chapter to have an online induction last March 28. 2020, a proof of their push for innovation. The relaunching of the JCI Alabang website and the shifting of the Inspire Magazine from print to digital also became a focus on the early months of the pandemic. The chapter also solidified its digital presence to new members by revamping the Project ReCREWtment online, the chapter’s recruitment and activation program.

When everyone slowly adjusted, 2 of the biggest projects of the chapter emerged from the pandemic. Talktodok, an online telemedicine website created by JCI Alabang, headed by Past President Vicky Martinez and 2020 EVP Gian Nacino was launched to give FREE online medical assistance to Filipinos who needed medical advice but are afraid to go out due to the pandemic. The project became the largest medical mission of JCI Philippines in the 2020 helping more than 2,000 patients with a total economic value of 2M pesos in medical services given for free. The website gave an accessible platform for free medical services for all Filipinos across the country who had internet access and was partnered with 64 different JCI Chapters in the Philippines.

The second program that was created by the chapter because of the pandemic was the Farm to Fork Program in partnership with JCI Philippine – New York. Headed by 2020 Director for Recruitment Kyra Ceralvo, the projects aims to help alleviate poverty of Benguet Farmers who have lost a significant chunk of their income due to restriction in transportation during the lockdown. The project was able to help buy 2.5 Tons of assorted vegetables from the farmers, giving a total help of Php 125,000 added income for the farmers. The vegetables we collected was then used for the nutrition program of 4 charitable institutions in Muntinlupa namely Haven for Children, Haven for Women, Marillac Hills and SOS Children’s Village. The nutrition program became a 10-week health and wellness program for all 523 kids which helped increased their immunity during the pandemic. The Farm to Fork Program also gave entrepreneurial opportunities to 15 vegetable vendors who were given a new source of income after losing their job during the pandemic.

Several projects were also done for the rest of the year including the International Training Series with JCI USA and JCI Nigeria, 5 more OTI sessions, JCI Official and non-official courses, 16 A-Circles business Forum, The Heroes of Tomorrow Program for the Youth, Books and Roses in Partnership with JCI Barcelona and other notable community development programs geared towards helping fight the pandemic, end hunger, decrease poverty and provide better quality of life for all our beneficiaries.

True to its theme of Unleasing the Hero Within, the chapter was able to unleash the heroism in their members and their partners due to the many great projects they created for the year.

The year proved to be one of the best years for the chapter as JCI Alabang won the Most Outstanding Local Organization category 2 and Most Outstanding Local Organization President Category 2 for both the Temiong and the Golden Titan Awards that year.

They also won Best of Best Most Outstanding Local Organization and Best of the Best Most Outstanding Local Organization President at the Golden Titan Awards, a first in the chapter’s 16year history. The chapter also won several awards including Temiong for Best Organization Website, Temiong for Best Local Growth and Development Program, Merit for Best International Development Program during the Temiong, Golden Titan for Best Public Health Program, Golden Titan for Best International Development Program, and merit awards for Best Publication and Best Youth Activities Program.

All in all, despite setbacks for the year, the chapter was able to push through and emerge with stronger and more resilient members with a grateful heart. True to its theme of Unleasing the Hero Within, the chapter was able to unleash the heroism in their members and their partners due to the many great projects they created for the year. In true JCI fashion, it may not be the year they expected, but it was what they needed to eventually rise and “be better”.

2020

Achievements AreaCon 1. Best of the Best – Most Outstanding Local Organizational category 2 – Unleashing the Hero Within 2. Best of the Best - Most Outstanding Local Organizational President category 2 – Iza syang Lodi.

The Iza Antonio Presidency 3. Titan – Most Outstanding Local Organizational category 2 – Unleashing the Hero Within 4. Titan – Most Outstanding Local Organizational President category 2 – Iza syang Lodi. The Iza Antonio Presidency 5. Titan – Best Public Health Program – Talktodok Online Medical Mission 6. Titan – Best International Development Program – From Farm to Fork, All the way from New York 7. Merit – Best Youth Activities Program – Heroes of Tomorrow Youth Development Program 8. Merit – Best Organization Publication – Inspire : The JCI Alabang Official Newsletter

NatCon 1. Temiong – Most Outstanding Local Organizational category 2 – Unleashing the Hero Within 2. Temiong – Most Outstanding Local Organizational President category 2 – Iza syang Lodi. The Iza Antonio Presidency 3. Temiong – Best Organization Website – jcialabang.org 4. Temiong – Best Local Growth and Development Program – Project ReCREWtment 5. Merit – Best International Development Program – From Farm to Fork, All the way from New York 6. JCI PEA Platinum Seal of Efficiency 7. 3-Star Impact Award 8. Joaquin V. Gonzales AwardPres. Kiel Villamin

Message from the 2020 LO President 2020 may have been jampacked with so much calamities, from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons and a global pandemic but whenever I get to realize the number of people we have helped, I cant help but be proud of our journey of active citizenship.

First and Foremost, id like to thank all of you tonight for attending our Virtual 17th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies through the Angat Pinoy Business Expo Website. As our chapter is mostly composed of young entrepreneurs and professionals, we believe that this is the best way for us to showcase the talent and ingenuity of the Filipino Businessman that is why we decided to coincide our induction together with this program. We hope you enjoyed navigating the website and seeing the different booths of our partners and stakeholders while going through the virtual exhibit.

Tonight, id like to honor all the men and women behind JCI Alabang. From the past members during its early years, to the revival group of 2014, down to the Board of Directors, members, and baby jaycees of 2021. Id like to express my sincere gratitude to the 2020 Board of Directors and the members who have been my inspiration to go on despite the many trials encountered during our term. All the projects that we had to do, from all the sleepless nights, sacrifices, blood, sweat and tears and even the perils of going out was nothing compared to the memories and the growth I’ve

experienced as a leader. I always say that I am lucky to have a great set of leaders leading the chapter together with me. 2020 may have been jampacked with so much calamities, from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons and a global pandemic but whenever I get to realize the number of people we have helped, I cant help but be proud of our journey of active citizenship.

To the 2021 Board of Directors headed by Pres Gian Paulo Nacino, congratulations for a job well done. Pres Gian, I know that JCI Alabang is in good hands with your leadership. May your love for JCI plus your hardworking demeanor and creative intelligence inspire the Board of Director and the members to achieve more this year so that we can continue to help more people in need. To the 2021 Board of Directors, take this time to learn and grow from our projects so that you can be better jaycees and better individuals for others.

You are the future of the chapter and I hope most of you would eventually become JCI Alabang presidents in the future.

My sincerest congratulations to all of us in the chapter! To God be all the Glory!

MARIA IZA ANTONIO 2020 JCI Alabang President

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res Gian is the President and Co-founder of Savage Ad Fox, a digital advertising agency that specializes in website design, social media campaigns and video collaterals. Considered as the creative genius behind many famous brands both locally and abroad, Gian has won several design awards in his years in the profession and gave JCI Alabang’s its first ever Temiong award for “Best Website” back in 2018 and 2020. He is also a certified platinum designer by 99 Designs and a certified Facebook Creator.

Pres Gian is also the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Talktodok, an online telemedicine website that specializes in giving Free online medical consultations to Filipinos during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was also one of the pioneers of the online virtual expos back in 2020, handling different companies and Government agencies in the Philippines.

Gian took up Computer Engineering from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He used to be a game show designer and technical supervisor for TV5, handling several shows such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire, The Weakest Link, and Let’s Ask Pilipinas to name a few. During his early years, he used to work as a flight attendant for Air Philippines/ PAL Express.

Pres Gian has been part of JCI Alabang since 2015.

Before becoming this year’s President, he served as the chapter’s EVP last 2020 serving the chapter alongside his girlfriend and then 2020 President, Iza Antonio. He was also the L.O. Secretary back in 2016 and the Director for Marketing and Promotions in 2018. He was also the Regional Marketing Director for Metro South in 2017.

A full blooded JCI member for the past 7 years, Pres Gian became a baby jaycee back in January 2015 and became the technical director for the 2015 Induction and Turnover ceremonies of JCI Alabang, making it his first baby jaycee project.

Some of his projects during his early jaycee years were the rebuilding of the jcialabang.org website. He was also part of the committees of the successful Angat Pinoy Business Expo during pres KC Ang’s Term. He also part of the Gumball Rally committee from 2016 to 2019. The man behind all the JCI Alabang logo since 2016,he was the creator of the Siklab and Hiraya batch logos as well as the Vision 2020 Logo under NP Mark David’s Term.

As this year’s president, he chose the theme “A Hero in Everyone” because he believes each and every member of JCI is a hero by him or herself.

He plans to create projects that aims to help the under privileged while developing the members to be better leaders of society.

His hobbies include collecting Star Wars and Mecha-based toys which he proudly displays in the Savage Ad Fox office. He also loves reading manga, eating out and trying new restaurants, he also loves basketball and is an avid Michael Jordan fan since he was young. He is also a proud dad to his 12 year old daughter, Amber and also a fur dad to his rabbits Cindy and Rodman.

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PP Iza Antonio graduated Cum Laude from De La Salle – College of St. Benilde with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant Institutional Management.

She is currently a Unit Manager and Licensed Financial Advisor from AIA Philamlife and is a Certified Investment Solicitor from BPI Investment Management Inc. She is a multiawarded financial advisor and Unit Manager, being a 2 time member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, an international organization of the World’s top 3% Financial Advisors. She is also a GAMA International Awardee for her work as a Unit Manager and has also received countless awards in Philamlife and their insurance firm, Zen Insurance Agency.

JCI Member Maria Iza Antonio

She was a former Chef and General Manager working for companies like California Pizza Kitchen, Polu Kai Grill and Makati Shangri-la Hotel. A passionate and hardworking leader, she became the recipient of the General Manager of the Year Award for Global Restaurant Concepts Inc and the Marketing Partner Award in the 2012

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Ayala Malls Merchant Awards for her exemplary performance as the GM of CPK ATC besting several other stores in the company. A lover of learning and a self confessed nerd, she has also dedicated her spare time to mentor and train the people she has worked with and has been one of the trainers of their insurance agency and also a trainer when she was still working in the restaurant industry.

She joined JCI Alabang back in 2014 because she initially wanted to increase her network but eventually fell in love with the JCI movement. She was one of the most active baby jaycees during her BJC year, volunteering left and right to different projects of the chapter and later on served the chapter as the

2016 treasurer, 2017 Local Training Director and the 2018 EVP. She later became the 16th president of the JCI Alabang last 2020. Under her leadership, JCI Alabang created several programs such as Talktodok Online Medical Mission, From Farm to Fork – All the way from New York, Oh my Gulay! Mission to Nutrition Program, The Heroes of Tomorrow Youth Development Program, Project ReCREWtment 2.0, Oplan Kaagapay Anti-Covid Efforts and The Online A-Circles Business Forum. She is also a certified Trainer in 13 JCI Courses and is a sought after trainer in JCI Philippines.

During her term, the chapter implemented 137 projects, helping 65,000 beneficiaries despite the pandemic, making the chapter win both the Golden Titan Award and the Temiong Award for Most Outstanding Local Organization (category 2) and the Most Outstanding Local Organization President (category 2) aside from several other awards they received. It was also a historic year for the chapter since JCI Alabang won the Best of the Best Awards during the Golden Titan Award for Best Chapter and Best President.

On a less serious note, IPP Iza is an avid toy collector and has a massive Disney Princess and Harry Potter toy collection which she has collected and bought all across the globe for the past 6 years. Her other hobbies include writing, travelling, working out, eating out and cooking for friends and family. She is also a proud fur mom to her two cute and chubby bunnies Cindy and Rodman.

IPP Iza plans to help the chapter this year by sharing her experience to the members through her mentorship especially on programs under recruitment, activation and training which are her passions in life. She has always associated all the awards and recognition she has received to sheer hard work, integrity, perseverance and finding your life’s purpose. She has always said that helping others is truly the best thing one can do because in doing so, you also help yourself in the process.

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aymond Braganza is a young and successful business consultant with a strong background in working effectively with people and organizations. He manages his own events management company, providing services from venue selection to complete planning and management of events. He also finds time to do professional photography, specializing in sports, and serves on the Board of Directors of a Pangasinan bank.

Raymond graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science, Major in Organizational Systems Development from De La Salle University. After graduation, he worked in a multinational professional services company as a Data Analyst before moving to the Quality Management area. He then moved to a multinational bank where he was involved in the credit and collection management.

JCI Member Raymond Vicente Braganza Executive Vice President

Raymond is passionate about skills development, and as Executive Officer of DLSU’s Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon, was heavily involved in training of student leaders. During his stint in the professional services organization, one of his responsibilities was knowledge transfer of the organizational processes and culture to new hires.

He has a keen eye for detail and quality. Among his tasks in the professional services organization was quality assurance of processed client information.

This skill comes in handy when he pursues his passion for photography, which requires precision in order to capture just the right shot.

This year, Raymond has participated in both online and face to face events. He has taken lead in three Opportunity to Impact sessions, two General Membership Meetings and is in the forefront of important JCI Alabang appearances like courtesy visits to Congressman Ruffy Biazon and to our community partners like SOS Children’s Village, Alabang.

Raymond brings his energy, passion, and dedication to his new role as Executive Vice President. He aims to bring out the Hero in Everyone by helping out members holistically through various events and trainings.

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yra Chriscelle G Ceralvo is a graduate of B.S Hotel of Restaurant Management 2015 candidate as Academic awardee and B.S Real Estate Management at Lyceum of Alabang 2020.

She became Project Chair for Didache Ministry of Masville Baptist Church for 3 yrs and awas an active volunteer in Gawad Kalinga during the Marawi Rehabilitation.

Currently, Kyra is the Managing Director of Investor Hub a Real Estate services provider in the country. She’s been working for Filinvest and Filigree for 7 yrs which makes her one of the most trusted Senior Sales Concultant and has received various awards and recognitions since 2015. She loves doing charity works, cooking, playing with her pets, traveling and watching Kdrama.

JCI Member Kyra Chriscelle Ceralvo Secretary

She’s been a member of JCI Alabang since 2018, and was elected as the Director for Recruitment in 2020 while at the same time, she was the Project Chair of Farm to Fork Project and Oh my Gulay Mission to nutrition That won the Golden Titan Award as the Best International Development Program and a Merit Award at Temiong in the 2020 National Convention. The same project also won an International award as the Most Outstanding Local Management & Business in the JCI State Convention.

Kyra is ambitious, competitive, driven and passionate. She thrives on challenge and constantly set goals for herself, when she has something to strive toward. She does not settle and always look for new opportunities to do better. She believes that the true heroism involves someone being courageous and being able to stand up for others.

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argarita Angela A. Dumlao or Marga graduated from De La Salle University Manila with a degree in AB-International Studies, majoring in European Studies. After college, she took another degree at the Northern Virginia Community College where she took an Associates degree in Early Childhood Development and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. She currently works for HSBC HDPP in Alabang as a Digital Insights Manager and has been with the company for nearly 7 years. Her passions include traveling, reading and writing fiction, discovering amazing music, and going on

JCI Member Margarita Angela Dumlao Treasurer

adventures. She joined JCI Alabang in 2018 as the Learning and Training Director, and is currently the Local Chapter Treasurer for 2021. As a member, sheblbhas participated in numerous projects and training sessions, and she continues to gain new experiences and skills as a member of the chapter. One of her biggest strengths is the innate drive to learn and to grow. She is passionate about self-development and strongly believes in broadening ones horizons. Her dedication for continuous growth and learning stems from her explorative and adaptive nature

and these allow her to thrive in different settings. For her, being a hero isn’t simply defined by inherent bravery or glorious feats.

Heroism can come from even the smallest gestures, or any act of serving others. A true hero is someone who dedicates time, effort and resources for the good of others and for the betterment of society. This is a person who inspires others through deeds and service. A real hero makes a positive impact on people’s lives. These are things she would like to ingrain in people’s minds to let them know that anyone can be a hero.

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a Martin From Setbacks to Greater Comebacks: A Story of Perseverance and Determination

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artin or “Marts” is JCI Alabang’s Local Skills Development Director this 2021.

He always says that he was not a born leader.

In fact, as a non-performer, non-achiever in school, his former classmates might even contend, “why him”? He has gone through a lot in the past but these did not stop him from picking himself up from the ground, dusting it off, walking slowly, picking up the pace, and eventually running. He could easily use his failures and past mistakes as an excuse to be conformist and traditional, to be status quo; but instead, he decided to be bold and rise up to the challenges brought upon him.

JCI Member Martin Aguilar

Local Skills Development Director Since joining JCI Puerto Princesa Oil as a baby Jaycee in 2010, where he was assigned to work in different hotels and resorts all over Palawan, he eventually became the Training Director in 2012 and the Public Relations Director in 2014.

He was then reassigned to work in Baguio, and eventually back to Metro Manila, based in Muntinlupa City. He then decided to join JCI Alabang in 2019 in pursuit of making an impact and creating positive change.

From being a high school kick-out, to now the Founder and Chief Consultant of The Filipino Hospitality, and the Mutual Recognitions Arrangement on Tourism Professionals Consultant for the 10 ASEAN countries,

he is an example of how perseverance and determination can direct and propel one to success.

His life has always been evolving; constantly changing. From setbacks, he endured his personal issues, professional failures and challenges that life, until today, gives him; and decides to keep moving forward. Now as the 2021 Local Skills Development Director, he is determined to empower his colleagues through reskilling and upskilling as they go through their own personal and professional developmental journeys.

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dmore Alzate is currently the Director for Recruitment of JCI Alabang after only being a JCI member for 1 year.

His leadership qualities and his ability to get the job done, as well as his great working attitude made him a great fit for the position. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Studies, Major in Philosophy at San Carlos Seminary, Makati City and was Magna Cum Laude in his Oral Comprehensive Examination and Cum Laude for his Bachelor’s Thesis in Philosophy. He is currently studying his MBA at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa and also took his Master of Arts, Major in Systematic Theology at San Carlos Graduate School of Theology where he was a Dean’s Lister.

JCI Member Admore Rae Alzate Director for Recruitment

Currently, director Admore is the Corporate Relations Head of SOS Children’s Villages Philippines and is in-charge of managing the day-to-day operation of corporate relations of the NGO. An advocate of youth empowerment, he also worked for Children International Inc in Bicol where he served as the Career Readiness Program Facilitator. He is also a licensed Professional Teacher and worked for various schools including Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan, Divine Word College of Bangued, Abra and St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Abra.

As a fitness enthusiast, he also started the “dalawamput Isa Movement”, encouraging people on the internet to follow a healthy lifestyle for 21 days to form better habits.

As this year’s director for recruitment, Admore hopes to help the chapter by providing

a more structured onboarding and recruitment process, focusing on training the baby jaycees to be better leaders for the chapter while making sure that we provide a good support group and family-like atmosphere among the members.

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C believes that a hero is not defined by his skills and capabilities, but rather, by the strength of his conviction to serve others. This had been brought about by his realization that the secret to living is giving. Thus, for him, the source of true happiness is being able to give.

He is selfless, compassionate and sees the good in everyone. He is a kid at heart who likes to lighten daunting tasks with his well-developed sense of humor. He may not be perfect but one thing’s for sure, he has heard his LO’s call to being hero and will respond the best way he can.

JCI Member Juan Carlo Cabalatungan Director for Community Development

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irector Monica Ferrer is the Digital Director for GroupM / WPP Group Philippines, the largest advertising agency in the world. She is also a content creator in Youtube creating videos on history and mystery with a channel name called Ghost Vloggers which currently has close to 50,000 subscribers.

Her vast professional expertise in Marketing made her work for large companies like Tiger Airways as the National Sales and Marketing Manager, Country Director for Digital Remedy Philippines, Country Sales Manager for MicroAd Inc and the Senior Travel Manager for Groupon Philippines.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Management Major in Hospitality Management from De La Salle – College of St. Benilde and also studied Marketing Management in UNIPREP Canada.

JCI Member Monica Kathleen Ferrer Director for Marketing & Promotions She joined JCI Alabang with the influence of her best friend IPP Iza Antonio back in 2017 with the intention of expanding her network and being more proactive in helping with community projects and making a mark in society just like how the rest of the JCI members have in the past. She is a pet lover, a foodie, and loves to play the piano to destress. She is a certified newbie ‘plantita’ and has recently ventured into entrepreneurship, opening a plant store called Plantasy Island PH where she sells indoor and outdoor plants and herb garden sets.

As this year’s 2021 Director for Marketing and Promotions, she wants to help promote and market JCI Alabang so that the chapter can have more media mileage and gain more members and followers. A first-time Board of Director, she is excited to learn more about the JCI way of doing things and is keen on developing herself through various JCI trainings and projects.

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o say that Leng makes people laugh is an understatement. Find any crowd and definitely, Leng would instantly win them over with her wit and humor. However, if one was to carefully assess, one would find that Leng does way more than just spreading laughter, but she makes people feel alive.

Leng has been a member of JCI since 2015 and joined JCI Alabang at the height of the Typhoon Ulysses Relief Operations in 2020. Determined to achieve her purpose of joining the organization – that is, to be better for others; Leng waste no time and actively participated in various JCI Alabang activities and trainings, as well as in several Area and National hybrid events.

JCI Member Eilleen Grace Dial Navarro Commissioner for Special Projects

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Computer Application from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde; Leng propelled herself to tread and thrive through the corporate world – she was the Corporate Communication and Employee Engagement Manager for Rustan Supercenters, Inc., until she decided to help out in their family business full-time.

At present, Leng is the Executive Treasurer for Red Dot Design, Inc., a design and fabrication company established by her brother in 2007; at the same time, she is completing her Diploma on Digital Marketing from Toronto School of Management.

Compassion for people, sheer kindness towards herself and others, not to mention her “bubbliness” are the strengths Leng possess without any effort; This is why she is more than ready to stretch herself further in this time of uncertainty and serve JCI Alabang as the 2021 Commissioner for Special Projects. With her natural strengths and work ethics, Leng aims to inspire and bring life to the people from JCI Alabang’s partner communities.

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assy Pajarillo - Braganza is an international speaker, host and the startup founder of the transformative and progressive events learning company The After Six Club in-partnership with some of the prime coworking spaces in the metro. As an international LinkedIn Trainer, she was able to conduct Masterclasses and spoke in other Asian countries such as Malaysia and Ulabaantar, Mongolia. She also serves as an Events & Marketing Consultant for Disini & Disini Law Office.

Currently, she’s a global online business growth mentor and strategist who helps consultants, coaches, trainers, private-practitioners and service-driven entrepreneurs have six-figure outcomes for their seven-figures business through her signature program - Power Profile Biz Accelerator & Growth, following the proprietary framework clear, transformative, progressive and profitable©.

JCI Member Maria Katrina Pajarillo - Braganza Commissioner for Publication Kassy has been featured in numerous dailies, seen on international media outfits and recognized as Buzzumo’s Top 100 Global Digital Marketing Influencer in 2019, Women Leadership Awardee, DLSU’s very first Animo Labs Awardee and recognized as one of LinkedIn Top influencers from 2018-2020. She also served as a Mindvalley Business Mastermind Facilitator for Mindvalley University.

Her mission is to help more driven and ambitious women be wealthy leaders in the realm of entrepreneurship by building their own economy.

As a member of JCI Alabang, embodying “The Hero in Everyone”, she has always been supportive of helping fellow filipinos when it comes to calamities and were able to transport goods, medicines and clothes for the Taal Volcano Victims and the recent Typhoon Ulysseys.

Aside from being a furmom of two, a devoted wife, and a committed ambitious entrepreneur; Kassy aims to continuously be of service for mankind, following the core values of helping women find their voice, respond to their calling and develop choosing empowered decisions towards care, generosity, integrity and abundance.

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ommissioner Symon Ivy Arce graduated in Informatics Computer Institute Alabang with an Advanced Diploma in Office Management in 2012.

He is currently a Freelance Photographer since 2012 and is now working as a customer service representative at Inspiro Philippines since the photography industry took a huge hit during the pandemic.

He has been a member of JCI Alabang since 2017 and was involved in Flagship programs like Gumball Rally and Oh my Gulay! Mission to Nutrition Program and also loves to attend personality development trainings and JCI Official courses as his way to learn more about leadership and to improve himself further.

JCI Member Symon Ivy Arce

Commissioner for Documentation He went to Austria from 2018 for professional and personal matters and returned to Manila in 2019. He became more active in JCI Alabang when he returned, volunteering in several projects under Pres Iza’s term, especially with community development programs of the chapter.

This 2021, he was appointed by Pres Gian as the Commissioner for Documentation and he is excited to be part of the JCI Alabang Board of Directors as a first time BOD.

His experience as a photographer and his passion for volunteer work made him a great candidate for his current position. He is very eager to learn from his JCI Mentors to further enhance and hone his leadership skills.

On his spare time, Comm. Symon loves to play basketball and and also loves to travel.

He also loves anime and loves to watch movies. A fur parent to a Lhasa Apso dog, he is a certified pet lover and likes to play with dogs, cats and rabbits.

The Problem with Plastics

By: IPP Iza Antonio

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ave you ever had the feeling of shock when you realized that a thing you’ve know all your life is actually not true? That is what members of JCI Alabang felt after listening to our partner Clean our Oceans Projects (COOP) when their founder, Anna Varona, said that 80% of the world’s oxygen comes from the ocean and not from trees! Growing up, we have been taught that to save mother earth and to clean our air, the number one solution is to plant more trees. We were never taught that the world’s oxygen comes from the ocean. Come to think of it, it makes sense since 70% of the earth IS the Ocean, and the more we pollute the ocean, the more we are slowly suffocating ourselves from fresh air.

Plastics are the most common form of marine debris.

It has not only polluted our waters but also taken the lives of most marine animals in our oceans. Pictures sprawling on the internet about turtles with straws stuck in their nostrils or washed up carcasses of whales with tons of plastics in their bellies are not new in today’s society. Though it is tough to estimate the amount of plastics in the ocean, we cannot argue that that amount increases as the years go by. Unlike some other kinds of waste, plastic doesn’t decompose. That means plastic can stick around indefinitely, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems.

The race for human extinction might be closer than we think if we do not do anything to clean our oceans. This is the very reason why we in JCI Alabang are pushing for the creation of various projects that aims to clean our ocean.

Whether it is for the recycling, reusing or reducing plastic, all efforts, no matter how small, can always create a ripple effect for the future of our society.

In line with this movement, JCI Alabang created their flagship program for year 2021 called The Zero Waste Initiative. The program is in partnership with Clean our Oceans Project and Kaligiran Org wherein we have a monthly plastic collection drive in 4 different Muntinlupa Villages. These plastics will be upcycled and recycled to help save the environment. The project aims to create an awareness about the amount of plastic the residents use on a day-to-day basis and make them realize that change will always start in their household.

For those interested to donate their plastics, you may drop them off every last Saturday of the month until December 2021 in the clubhouse of Ayala Alabang, Pacific Village, Alabang Hills and Ayala Southvalle Village.

An Organization’s Most Prized Possession By: IPP Iza Antonio

Members will always be the most valuable asset of any organization. When leaders heavily invest on their members growth and development, you can be assured that the organization is a great one, and great things start to happen.

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is one of such organizations that pushes for the development of their members by providing an atmosphere that cultivates growth and progress.

Having started with 25 members from their revival year in 2014, the chapter has shown a steady growth in membership and is now 60 members strong.

This June we will be having the first ever JCI Alabang Baby Jaycee Investiture wherein JCI Alabang will celebrate the triumph and revel on the sweet journey of their 2021 baby Jaycees. The babies who will be graduating the program are those that have undergone an extensive roadmap of development and have imbibed what it means to truly become a JCI Alabang member.

The baby jaycee roadmap that each of them had to undergo includes attending an OTI, as well as several official and non-official trainings, volunteering for various programs, attending GMMs and ultimately chairing a successful project of their own. The babies who have undergone the roadmap exemplified tenacity and loyalty and they all realized the JCI Alabang March GMM: Warrior Women, value of what being a JCI member is chaired and facilitated by Baby Jaycees all about.

Becoming a regular member of JCI Alabang means getting different perks from different JCI Alabang partner establishments, access to world class trainings and more importantly the support that a great organization of change can give in all aspects may it be in their personal,emotional and business growth, Pres. Gian, accompanied by members and baby jaycees during his courtesy meeting with Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi and JCI Alabang’s very own Councilor Lester Baes.

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