Recently, JCI Manila, a renowned leadership development organization in Asia, commemorated its 76th Induction and Turnover Ceremony at the prestigious Conrad Manila in Pasay City. Emphasizing the significance of servant leadership and community service, the event welcomed the newly inaugurated 2024 Board of Directors while recognizing the accomplishments of the previous term.Under the theme #Elevate, JCI Manila presented its distinguished roster of elected and appointed leaders for the upcoming year, including:
- Charles Matthew “Calel” Gosingtian – President
- Carlos Miguel Ochoa – Executive Vice President
- Michael Sean Uy – Secretary General
- Carmelo Enrico Medalla – Executive Treasurer
- Joseph Michael González-Rastrullo – Vice President for Community Affairs
- Edison Ke – Vice President for Internal Affairs
- Shih-Hao Hsu – Vice President for External Affairs
- Charles Ratcliffe – Director for Community Development
- Dizon Kwok – Director for Special Projects
- Matt Elvis Flores – Director for Business & Local Organization Management
- Armando Franco Olayres – Director for Membership Development
- Rob Angel Hong – Director for International Relations
- Marc Peter Rod Te – Director for National Relations & Training
- Laurence Tan – Director for Membership Benefits
- Peter Guan Espiritu – Director for Youth Development.
In keeping with its commitment to fostering positive change among young professionals, JCI Manila partnered with the local government of Pasay City and One Manila Organization to launch a pioneering project—the establishment of the city’s first skate park at Barangay 143 Linear Ecopark.
Inspired by Filipina skateboarder Margielyn Didal’s gold medal win at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games and her subsequent Olympic qualifications, this initiative seeks to create a safe and dedicated space for skating enthusiasts to hone their skills and potentially represent the country globally.
Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano expressed her administration’s continued support for sports initiatives, stating that the collaboration between JCI Manila, One Manila Organization, and Pasay City LGU aimed to transform the former waste site into a vibrant recreational hub for young people.
Construction of the Pasay City Skate Park began on February 1, with a targeted completion within two months.Additionally, JCI Manila announced plans to extend this project to neighboring cities like Manila and Parañaque.
Alongside these efforts, JCI Manila also launched its Ten Outstanding Guro Awards (TOGA) 2024 project, aiming to honor exceptional educators across the country and providing them with training opportunities in various fields, such as financial literacy, motivation, productivity, and health and wellness.
By combining innovative projects with a focus on education and community engagement, JCI Manila continues to inspire and empower young individuals to make a lasting impact on society. Through strategic partnerships and committed leadership, JCI Manila strives to elevate the lives of its members and the broader community.
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