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Sen. JV Ejercito to grace 2014 JCI Nat’l Convention CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Senator JV Ejercito is set to grace the much-awaited annual gathering of some 1,200 members of the Junior Chamber International Philippines (Jaycees) on Saturday, October 11, at the Limketkai Atrium, this city . The Senator said he is looking forward to a fruitful participation in the national convention activities and fellowship time with his fellow Jaycees from various local chapters all over the Philippines. “Ï see to it not to miss the annual JCI National because it is always filled with learning and fun, and at the same time, it is our renewal of commitment for JCI’s social advocacies for the country and as active members of JCI Philippines,” Ejercito said. As JCI’s former National President for Asia and Pacific in 1998, Senator Ejercito is tasked to lead the Presidential Ball and Turn-Over Ceremonies of the organization on Saturday night , October 11. JCI chapters presently exist in more than 6,000 communities in more than 100 countries throughout the world. JCI members meet, learn, grow and create positive change. They train to become better leaders, organize projects in the areas of Business, Individual, Community, and International Development.
Building local, national and international networks, they draw on the experience of JCI alumni who have succeeded in various facets of life and who provide assistance when required. Representing countless occupations and skills, Jaycees are creative, bold leaders who are developing new skills, laying new foundations, and establishing new friendships and networks. Jaycees believe in the advancement of the global community and the creation of positive change by improving themselves and the world around us. They meet at local, national, and international events to exchange ideas and share best practices. They also learn from dynamic speakers and trainers in interesting and interactive seminars and presentations. A Jaycee grows personally and professionally because he learns by doing and actively organizing projects and activities that benefit communities and the society in general. ( Rikki Mathay/A Mediante)
JR Borja’s 50th death anniversary remembered By MARK FRANCISCO Photos courtesy of CITY INFORMATION OFFICE
Consuelo Dancel-Sison, the first cousin of the late Mayor Justiniano Borja.
THE city of Cagayan de Oro remembered with fondness and honor what many consider as the city hero, Mayor Justiniano Borja, during his 50th death anniversary last October 3, 2014. During the time, the second and third level of the JR Borja General Hospital East Wing was also inaugurated. Court of Appeals Justice Romulo Borja, the mayor’s son, led the commemoration together with Mayor Oscar Moreno. During the activity, the younger Borja appreciated Moreno’s efforts in transforming the then dilapidated hospital to a high standard medical facility that it is today. He even commended Moreno to the extent of likening him to his father. “I am inspired by what you are doing. There is now vivacity at the hospital. I see a lot of life,” Borja said. Justiniano Borja was born on July 6, 1912 to Judge Candelario Borja and Consuelo Dancel-Borja. After passing the bar, he married Dulce Valdehuesa
at the onset of World War II. In 1953, then President Ramon Magsaysay appointed him mayor. This became the turnaround in his life as constituents in Cagayan de Oro took notice of his governance style. By sheer political will, he persisted constructing a market in what was then cogon land. This became what is now the Cogon public market. The then public market in Divisoria was converted into six mini-parks. This is now the Divisoria of today, dividing the RN Abejuela and Tirso Neri streets. Borj was also instrumental in constructing the Amphitheater which was the site of Miss Cagayan de Oro pageants during the time. He waged an anti-corruption war at City Hall, cracking down on erring employees. He also ordered police officers to not hesitate arresting rich scions as long as they violated the law. In short, he had political will. Borja died in office on October 3, 1964 while on a trip in Manila.
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