THE leader THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES 70 Years Anniversary Edition ASPIRE to INSPIRE collaborate: over 16,000 projects in 2018 toym: cELEBRATING DECADES OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND NATION- BUILDING Rey Felix Rafols 2018 national president Cheers to 70 years that was and to the coming 70 years more! jci at a glance It is with great pride that I, your 2018 National President congratulate each and every member on About Junior Chamber International the occasion of our platinum jubilee. As the pioneer Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a global membership-based nonprofit organization of the JCI movement in Asia, JCI Philippines has of young active citizens ages 18-40 who are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. Through projects in more than 5,000 communities across more than 100 indeed come a long way. From its humble beginnings countries, members seek targeted solutions to local problems, creating a global impact. in 1948, there are now 233 chapters in good standing with over 8,900 active members! The JCI movement started October 13, 1915 by one active citizen, Henry Giessenbier, who had a passion for positive change. Since then, millions of other young active citizens have united together to create sustainable impact in their community. JCI VISION To be the leading global network of young active citizens. JCI MISSION To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. JCI Values We 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. There is also much to celebrate as (JCI Creed/Values was written by C. William Brownfield in 1946 and adopted by all JCI members in the world.) this year, we have recorded over 16,000 programs, projects and activities under the JCI SLOGAN: BE BETTER JCI Performance Efficiency Award (JCIPEA) 2018 JCI President: Marc Brian Lim from JCI Philippines System - an amazing feat never been 2018 Executive Vice President (Asia & the Pacific): Alexander Tio from JCI Indonesia achieved before. 2018 JCI Vice President (assigned to the Philippines): Rochelle Borton from JCI Australia As we open a new chapter in JCI Headquarters: the storied history of JCI Philippines, The JCI Headquarters is located in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., where the first local organization I am very optimistic and confident was founded. The headquarters operation is led by JCI Secretary General Arrey Obenson. that we shall achieve even more in JCI Website: http://www.jci.cc 2019 as we welcome the next batch of local organization Presidents - our Active Citizen Framework: new breed of leaders! The JCI Active Citizen framework methodology describes a better way to create and measure positive change and sustainability in our community. It provides the structure for use to act as one global team and create a global impact. Let us together aspire to inspire as International Events: we celebrate our 70 years of active Each year, members from all over the globe come together at the JCI World Congress. citizenship! At this event, JCI's critical mass of young people united to share experiences, understand the interconnectedness of our world and facilitate international cooperation. JCI also hosts four regional conferences each year: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and Europe. At these conferences, JCI conducts its affairs, hosts training, and gives members the opportunities to address global issues and show their commitment to Rey Felix Rafols 2018 National President become socially responsible leaders. 2018 the Philippine Leader 1 1 Message from 2018 np rIX table of contents eDITOR’S nOTE 25 Junior Jaycees Greetings ladies and gentlemen! Greetings JCI Philippines! 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I am very much honored to serve as your National Director for the JCI Philippines- 26 El Informe del Vuestro sERVIDOR Newsletter or your friendly neighborhood Editor in Chief. 3 Editor’s Note 31 jcip tv It is a very momentous occasion as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of JCI Philippines with the theme 4 JCI at Seventy "Aspire to Inspire". With this in mind, I also believe that with the more than 200 chapters and 2500 32 2018 aCHieVEMENTS membership-strong national organization, there are so many stories to tell. 12 Getting it on at WorldCon With the advent of technology and social media, it is very easy for everyone to express themselves in times 33 tHE oUTSTANDING yOUNG mEN of happiness, sadness, triumphs and failures. Whether it be an emoticon, Instagram shot, tweet or blog, 15 From The Shores of Palawan everyone has the right to say what they feel at a current moment. fULL CIRCLE: tHE OUTSTANDING 35 sTUDENT aWARDS A picture is worth a thousand words. That being said, we present to you our 60-page 70 years Anniversary 20 2018 National Board Edition of The Leader. Enjoy! JCI CHICKS UNITED HOLDS 37 jci lEGAZPI LAUNCHES E-KARITON 22 FOOTBALL CLINIC IN HINOBA-AN Earl Leonard Sebastian 38 PROJECT SPECTACLES 2018 National Director- The Leader Newsletter 23 a Ballooney kind of love 2018 Executive Vice President- JCI Makati Save a Life Concert y3: 39 Seaweeds Program 24 Bangon Marawi, kaagapay mo kami imc integrated marketing communication 42 M24K GOES TO INDIA REY FELIX RAFOLS National President 43 nATIONAL pROJECTS RODOLFO SAAVEDRA II 46 JCIP TV National Secretary General JCI BICOL REGION SIMULTANEOUS CHRISTIAN CLEMENO 48 ACHIEVE AND IMPACT ND for IMC EARL LEONARD SEBASTIAN ND for The Leader Scott Valencia ND for Branding Bianca Luistro Layout Editor JCI Philippines National Farm Site visitation during the Executive Vice President Paul Launching Program last May Jess Estrellado joined the team 19, 2018 at Sitio Layag-layag, from JCI Zamboanga, Inc. in Talon-talon, Zamboanga City. doing the rounds of Seaweeds (p. 39) 2018 the Philippine Leader 2 2018 the Philippine Leader 3 From the archives of JCI Philippines and the works of JCI Sen. Reginald Yu After the war, our country was in ruin. In this moment of darkness, the fighting spirit of Filipinos sparkled. One spark beamed from the hearts of some men who wanted to organize the Jaycee movement in the country. These men held their first meeting on Sept 25, 1947. JCIP On Jan 3, 1948, the Manila Junior Chamber of Commerce was formally organized at the Manila Hotel. Not long after, the spark became • Convened the first National Convention a blazing fire leading to the official formation • Passed its Constitution and By-Laws and elected its of the Philippine Jaycees. From thereon, the first set of National Officers Jaycee Movement became a reflection of what is • Organized ‘See the Philippines’ project • Assisted in raising money for the Korea happening in the country, decade after decade. Expeditionary Forces Fund • Adopted the “Voice of Democracy” oratorical contest as a national project During the rocking and rolling • Organized the first joint international project, the decade of the 60’s, the “Pin Baby,” with U.S. Jaycees Philippine Jaycees focused • Conducted its first typhoon relief assistance with “Typhoon Trix” on leadership trainings and • Observed “U.N. Week” for the first time cause-oriented projects. The decade of the • Hosted the 2nd Asian Games 60’s witnessed how the national headquarters • Organized the biggest youth rally in honor of the was transferred from one location to another. visiting United States Vice-President Richard M. And finally, a permanent Jaycee building Nixon • Conducted pest extermination projects through was constructed and inaugurated in Quezon “Operations STAR” City. It was also the same year, when the • Launched “Operation Brotherhood” JCI Senate of the Philippines was formally The fire in the hearts of the • Submitted recommendations on “Bell Trade established. pioneering Jaycees was all Act” and Philippines-Belgium Bilateral Trade to consuming spreading like Philippine President wildfire in many parts of the • Published its first newsletter for the national • Hosted the 10th JAYCEE ASIA (JCI Asia-Pacific country. After WWII, communism grew in organization • Launched “Diamond Gloves” Project for the first Conference) in Manila the country. The United States government, time • Built and inaugurated a “Jaycee-CARE” Medical tapped the Philippine Jaycees to organize • Launched the “Jake” Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship Hospital in Mayayao, Ifugao Province an anti-communist league. Ramon V. del for deserving students • Embarked on first “Jaycee Travel Caravan” Rosario was very first president elected and • Organized the “Get out the Vote” campaign with • Assisted in chairing 3 conference missions during the 13th Multi-Nation (JCI Asia-Pacific) Conference in Joaquin “Jake” V. Gonzales became the very NAMFREL for the 1955 National Elections • Provided substantial financial aid to 1955 Osaka, Japan first Jaycee Senator of the Philippines. Earthquake victims of Mindanao • Introduced “Operation Punctuality” as a national • Incorporated Philippine Jaycees with the Securities project and Exchange Commission • Launched “Operations Friendship” to reach to its • Conducted search for a Philippine representative international counterparts to the “Miss Universe” pageant in the United States • Introduced the “Career Guidance” Seminar for high • Sent the