The Official Quarterly Publication of JCI Lipa July - September 2015 Vol.1, Issue No. 4

2015 JCI Lipa BODMa. Isabel G. Manalo

President

Melvin P. DimaculanganImmediate Past President

Jose Paolo D. KatigbakExecutive Vice President

Leonardo M. Babol IIIVice President External

Zeus S. DimaculanganVice President Internal

Maricar M. de JesusSecretary

Juan Teodoro V. KatigbakTreasurer

Mariel T. de CastroAuditor

Maribeth I. CatindigDirector for Business

Caroline Jicelle S. KatigbakDirector for Community

Jesus Rommelson L. CantosDirector for International Relations

John Ryan R. MitraDirector for Individual Development

Vicent Joseph S. DimaculanganPRO

The Junior Chamber of Lipa or simply, the Lipa Jaycees (now JCI Lipa), was organized through the concerted efforts of Pasay Jaycees Headed by JCI Sen. Wenceslao Malabanan, a Lipeño and Tanauan Jaycees with their president, Paquito Lirio. The LOM (Lipa Jaycees - Local Organization Member) received its charter from no less than the Junior Chamber International World President Tom Gates at the Big Bamboo Restaurant on April 4, 1969. The first Induction Ceremonies was held on May 24, 1969 with Dr. Cesar Reyes inducted as the charter president.

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JCI LIPA DAYCARE: A President’s Legacy

JCI Lipa, together with other JCI local organizations, local government units, private individuals, and corporations, was able to build a daycare in Sitio Hillview, which opened on the 7th day of June 2015. Since 2013, JCI Lipa has been supporting Sitio Hillview, a small community located in Brgy Antipolo del Sur, Lipa City, that is home to around 100 marginalised families. . JCI Lipa has been dedicated to uplift the lives of these families and has been implementing various activities to help the community. When Typhoon Glenda devastated the Philippines in 2014, Sitio Hillview’s small daycare center was destroyed leaving the children with no place to learn and engage in recreational activities. For months, the children were being taught under trees or had to walk down the hill to a neighboring village. Some even stopped attending school. Likewise, there was no place for child healthcare and wellness programs to be rolled out. With this, JCI Lipa launched the Daycare for You Project. 2015 LO President Aysa Manalo was adamant and fully dedicated to see this project through, and thought of it as her own birthchild. She worked hard alongside the JCI Lipa members to make the project a reality. This project aims to replace the destroyed daycare center with a favorable and sturdy structure that will serve as the community’s center for EDUCATION and WELLNESS. Working on the project was not an easy feat but JCI Lipa believes that the benefits for the community greatly outweigh the time and effort that they give. Using the proceeds from the “Smash for Hope” project, JCI Lipa was able to start the construction of the daycare center. ...continued on page 3

JCI Lipa SOLAC Dangal AwardsBy JCI Gerald Deuda

JCI LIPA bagged 2 merit and 5 Dangal awards during the 35th South Luzon Area Conference (SOLAC) held last September 4-6 in Iriga City. In JCI, achievements should never go uncelebrated. Every year, JCI Philippines Local Organizations hold area conferences to strengthen and develop the organization’s advocacy of leadership and creating positive change, and likewise to commemorate the outstanding achievements of the Local Chapters. ...continued on page 3

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER2015 Local Organization President: Maria Isabel Manalo I have been pondering for days, but still can’t find the right words to start off this message. As I reminisce on the year that has passed, all that I have been envisioning in my mind are all the projects, meetings, inductions, and other JCI activities that my members and I have been to over the course of my term. Its been a great privilege and opportunity to have been given the chance to become a JCI Lipa Chapter President. I can’t believe that my ONE YEAR TO LEAD is over. I can still clearly remember when I assumed my presidency last October of 2014; from day 1 I told myself… “this is going to be a long ride.” Indeed, it has been long, but very fruitful nonetheless. For this 4th edition of THE BARAKO I would like to THANK from the bottom of my heart, my 59 members who have supported me thru my ONE YEAR TO LEAD. I can’t name you one by one because of the limited paper space. But I will thank you personally and formally at our upcoming 47th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies this 2016. To the incoming 2016 Board, headed by 2016 President Paolo, I salute you for accepting this challenge. I wish you and the rest of the board good luck and I will continue to support our work in creating positive change. As a final note, I ask each member to take our JCI Values to heart. It is in these tenets that we will fully understand what and how we can create positive change. There is a calling for all of us to BE BETTER, for ourselves and our community. Always remember… I am for positive change. Mabuhay ang JCI Lipa!

2016 Local Organization President:Jose Paolo Katigbak 2016 marks the 101th year of the JCI movement. Local organizations across the nation unite, adopting the theme “Build As One” to achieve JCI’s mission of providing development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. I envision the elements of this amazing term drawn in a circle, separated by two lines into four quadrants. Every quadrant has its story, its ups and downs, and its highlights. Like life, it has a start and an end, One Year To Lead. At the start of the term, it is of utmost importance to Prepare. JCI Lipa’s 2016 Board of Directors will go through various team development activities to ensure that the year ahead will be a prosperous one. Likewise, various fund raising activities will be set in place to ensure our liquidity, as well as, some recruitment preparation to strengthen membership in the coming months. Building Up is the next stage of this cycle. Early next year will be JCI Lipa’s recruitment period, a series of Opportunity to Impact seminars will be rolled out to ensure prospective members get to ride the wave early on. JCI Lipa’s Induction and Turnover Ceremonies is also scheduled to take place, and that will surely be crazy good! After Preparing and Building Up, it’s time for the Big Wave! There will be membership retention programs in place, which include high impact community and business projects, the JCI Week celebration, and National Programs. These projects are opportunities that members can take advantage of to empower themselves and get them to further develop their leadership skills. After the Big Wave, it’s high time to Turn Over. Sometime during the last leg of my term will be chapter elections. This will bring forth the people who will pave the way to next year’s legacy. Also happening during this quarter, are the most anticipated events that will glorify every blood, sweat and tear our dear JCI Members have contributed during the term. These are the Southern Luzon Area Conference (SOLAC) and National Conference (NATCON) wherein the best of the best projects get awarded, chairmen recognized, presidents praised and local organizations envied. With the support of my Board of Directors and Members, I believe we will make JCI Lipa and everyone who stands by it, proud. This rollercoaster ride of how I imagine things happening gives the chapter time to prepare, build, make big waves, and nourish the future by turning over to our future leaders in JCI. I am excited, empowered and honored to serve this year as JCI Lipa’s 2016 LO President.

Daily life can be very difficult in Sitio Hillview, but education and proper healthcare can be the key to improving a person’s survival and pave a way out of poverty. In line with building the Daycare Center, JCI Lipa also collaborated with other sectors such as private businesses, local government and organizations to facilitate initiatives focused on education and healthcare in the daycare site. JCI Calamba Dimasalang and JCI Los Baños supported the project by engaging in the painting of the daycare and instalation of fixtures. Furthermore, Universal Robina Corporation built an eco-friendly playground built outside the daycare grounds. When the daycare opened, JCI Lipa collaborated with Lipa City Councilor Kaye Briones for the “Bags to School” project and gave out school bags and supplies to children. A month long feeeding program was also done in partnership with JCI Perlas Pasay. By building the daycare center, JCI Lipa pushes the limits to how we contribute to building the nation and creating positive change, we must step up to ensure that children are given the opportunity to receive the quality education and care they need for their long-term development.

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For Area 3, the annual South Luzon Area Conference (SOLAC) is culminated by the Dangal Awards Night. The Dangal Awards is a venue where JCI Local Organizations from the area are rewarded for their efforts in creating positive change.

JCI LIPA recieved the following awards:Merit awards1. Best Public Health Program - Start Young, Eat right, Longer Life2. Best JCI Local Org Web Site - jcilipa.org

Dangal awards:1. Best Local Economic Development Program - GANAP II 2. Best JCI Local Org Publication - Tibay at Tatag ng Isang barako 3. Best Local Growth & Development Program - DAGOS 2015: Developing Attitudes Geared toward Outstanding Service 4. Best Inter-organization Collaboration Project - Magtulungan Para sa Wastong Nutrisyon at Magandang Kalusugan 5. Most Outstanding Member - #kayanicayo (JCI Member Juan Teodoro Katigbak)

Special AwardsPublic Speaking Contest Champion - Ronnel Sarmiento- - -The 2015 South Luzon Area Conference was attended by all the local organizations in Area 3.

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Partners in Trainingby Cayo Katigbak

“JCI is a leadership nurturing organization.” this statement is an excerpt from the valedictory speech of 2015 National President Brian Lim during the National Convention in Dagupan. Truly, JCI as an organization gives young active individuals the opportunity to better themselves, to develop their character and potentials, through various initiatives. One of the most consistent means of developing members is through the JCI trainings. JCI Philippines offers official and unofficial courses all aimed for progressive growth. Last August 15, 2015, JCI Pateros Balut and JCI Lipa collaborated for a joint training on Effective Leadership, and a module on Public Speaking, dubbed as Mastering the Mic. JCI Pateros Member and RTD Abraham Ison facilitated the Admin training, while the special training on public speaking was facilitated by JCI Lipa Member Juan Teodoro “Cayo” Katigbak. Cayo was JCIPs representative for the public speaking competition in the recently concluded ASPAC2015.

Tanauan Transcends by Phillip Gallendez, JCI Tanauan Laubini

March 15, 2015 was when the Junior Chamber International Philippines initiated action to revive Tanauan City as a former part of the Jaycees via the Opportunity To Impact (OTI). JCI Lipa led by Pres. Aysa Manalo and JCI Alabang with Pres. Aimee Flordeliza, jointly took initial actions to achieve this desired goal.

On the same date, JCI in Tanauan was organized and an election was held hailing Marco Amurao as President. On later meetings, the Board of Directors was then appointed.

Assistance from JCI Lipa did not end there. Pres. Aysa continuously supported and responded to all inquiries of Pres. Marco until its affiliation with the organization as a new chapter called JCI Tanauan LauBini.

The newly organized Local Organization coped up with the protocols and programs of the JCI promptly. The chapter was very active and already hosted the Regional Sportsfest, 4 months after its’ inception; and held their 1st Induction after 5 months. Its members religiously attend regular Area and Regional meetings and represented their LO in the Southern Luzon Area Conference (SOLAC) in Iriga and the National Convention (NATCON) in Dagupan.

THE BIRTH OF TWO CHAPTERS:The Story of Tanauan and Balayan

JCI Tanauan LauBina had already implemented a number of initiatives focusing on education, environment, leadership and health as core areas.The chapter president attributes these milestones to the very able assistance, guidance, and motivation of JCI Lipa Legacy President Aysa Manalo.

“She is always at my back saying that it can always be done” says Pres. Marco. “She keeps on giving me tips on handling the LO and get me involved in almost all meetings and activities”.

Todate, in their maiden year, Tanauan already received their Bronze Efficiency Award in JCIPEA in the NatCon indicating their active involvement and effective project implementation. They were also recipient of the Dangal Award in the SOLAC.

It was a tall order making a prestigious organization exist in a busy city unsure the outcome that it may bring. However, it did not hinder JCI Lipa in pursuing the dream. Thus, the birth of its new baby was realized. The organization was founded and manned by people of diverse background which proved to be in perfect harmony. Its been a great year, and JCI Tanauan is here to stay for the long haul.

Building Balayan by Jhaz Andal, JCI Balayan

BUNSOLipa’s first NMO/GMM in Balayan was named BUNSO, a Filipino term which means the youngest. Balayan Chapter is considered the youngest daughter of JCI Lipa. The very first OTI I chaired, was held last September 19, 2015 at Agot’s Bar and Resto, graced by JCI Lipa members and BOD, with Gerry Deuda as our Trainer. As a JCI member only since March, I affirm my belief that there are so many promising young, active, leaders/citizens in my hometown. Enough reason why I and the 2015 Lipa LO President Aysa Manalo and her husband PP Atty. Mark Lester Manalo had the idea of putting up the Balayan Chapter.

THE IDEAIt was in 2013 when I first met young public servants like me, who were JCI members. One colleague asked me then, JCI ka rin? And then I answered, anong JCI? And then he explained a little. I got intrigued but without any idea how can I become a member nor where or what group would I belong. But I told myself then, I want to be a member and I want to have a chapter in Balayan.

THE MACAU INSPIRATIONA year passed after that idea and nothing happened. It was only in November last year (2014) when finally, the idea found an inspiration. I was so privileged to receive a complimentary ticket from Pambansang Kamao Cong. Manny Pacquiao to watch his fight against Chris Algieri in Macau. This was possible thru my friend and colleague, Laguna Board Member Angelica Jones-Alarva, who is the charter president of Hijas de San Pablo. Luckily, we had with us, the then (2014) President of Biñan Jing Abarca. We were roommates. These two ladies always talk about their JCI plans and activities. And then there, they finally explained the details to me. Before we returned to the Philippines, the idea of being a member is now getting nearer to reality (malapit na sa katotohanan). In fact, I held the JCI banner (supporting Pacquiao) during the fight like I’m a proud JCI member already.

INSPIRED TO DO ITDecember 2014 – In time for the preparation for the NMYL (National Movement of Young Legislators) where I am also connected. I together with BM Angelica Jones and BM Kaye Briones of JCI Lipa, met for a short catching up after our ocular visit to our party’s venue. That’s the time when they decided that I should be a member, and preferably in Lipa. So after another month, finally I was able to attend the NMO/OTI. I was inducted in March of this year… And then the rest is history.

THE EMERGENCE OF BALAYAN’S WORLD CLASS LEADERSIn my goal of emerging the world-class leaders of Balayan, I pursued my dream of making a legacy – the chartering of JCI Balayan. Last October 31, 2015, we held our 2nd wave for the NMO/OTI which was attended by old and new members. Training became very lively and joyous because of the very energetic Trainer, Mignodel Morales. And I was so right! Balayan’s young citizens are so promising! Seeing them and knowing that they are very willing to be a part of JCI really overwhelms me, and during my closing remarks for the OTI, I became very emotional. Many thanks to all the people who supported me. You know who you are, my sincere thanks to all of you.

THE VERY FIRST GMM AND FELLOWSHIP NIGHTAfter the second wave of Balayan’s NMO/OTI in My Place Resort and Pavilion, our very first General Membership Meeting was conducted. Attended by 18 out of 26 members, the said GMM was a success! Agenda were presented and were deliberated accordingly. Election of BOD was also done. And after all of the day’s hard work, a sumptuous and festive boodle fight was served to complete the Balayan experience of the new members and most specially the guests from different chapters and officers from the Regional Board. Regional Vice president Erwin Ellazar graced the event, together with the LO Presidents and members of Lipa, Tanauan Laubini, and Lucena.

2016 OFFICERS by Zeus DImaculangan

EXPERIENCE THE FORCE... while helping build the community!JCI Lipa brings you STAR WARS: The Force Awakens.Get your block screening tickets for P350, inclusive of food and a raffle entry. Dec 19, 2015; 6:30pm; SM City Lipa Cinema 4

This is a fund raising project for the benefit of various stakeholders in Lipa City.

Contact any JCI Lipa member for ticket inquiries.

Get to know more about our 2016 Board of Directors!Our 2016 local organization Secretary dishes out some information and backgrounder on this years’ officers.

THE PRESIDENT “The harder you work, the luckier you get” is one of the beliefs of 2016 President Jose Paolo Dimayuga Katigbak. He is a graduate of Ateneo De Manila University with a degree of BS Management Major in Communications Technology Management. Born on October 13, 1984, he works as a businessman owning a number of establishments in Lipa City. Coming from a strong corporate background, he sure set to set JCI Lipa ablaze in glory.

THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTHumility is the best word to describe the woman behind the office of the

immediate past president, Maria Isabel Manalo. Born on August 16, 1977, she attained a degree of BSBA Management in DLSU-Dasmarinas and Masters in Management Technology from De La Salle Lipa. A proactive member, a caring and responsible mother, and a loving wife, she led JCI Lipa to amazing heights in her 2015 term

THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Being on time is one of the best characteristic of our Executive Vice President Leonardo Babol III. Born on February 2, 1981 he is a skilled banker and a proven enthusiast of the JCI movement, as evidenced by his many years of dedication and service to the local organization.

THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS“No one has the right to demand that your body be something other than what it is” is a motto lived by our 2016 Vice President for Internal Affairs John Ryan Mitra. He is born on January 5, 1986 and works as a Finance Account Specialist – Liner.

THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRSThe “Opulent” of JCI Lipa, known for his prim and proper approach, and his top shape physique, Daryl Karl Danazart Von. Toledo is the man behind the office of Vice President for External Affairs. Born on October 11, 1987, he attained a Degree of BS Applied Economics and MS Marketing from De La Salle University. He now works as the Head of Marketing and Operations of the LTT Group.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL “The promil kid,” a common tagline for local Secretary General Zeus Dimaculangan because of his quick advancement from Baby JCI to Area Training Director in his first year with the organization. Born on July 28, 1984 and a graduate of BS Business Administration and Information Technology from Northumbria University at Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. He now works in his family’s pawnshop and jewelry business.

THE TREASURER“You can never get out of this alive, so make the most it” is one of the beliefs of our responsible treasure hunter and collector, Caroline Jicelle Katigbak. Born on October 28, 1981, she attained a degree in Business Management from DLSL. She now works as an Entrepreneur and Events Coordinator of MBCS Enterprise, and a Manulife financial adviser.

THE AUDITOR“The artistic magician” is probably the best tagline that suits JCI Lipa’s Auditor Maribeth Catindig, because of her creativity in transforming any venue into a grand set up for an event. Born on July 7, 1978, she graduated from DLSU College of Saint Benilde with a degree in Interior Design. Currently, she owns On The Big Day Catering Services and Events Coordination, and Monti’s Place Hotel and Restaurant.

THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” is the tagline that the Public Relations Officer, Mariel Luz De Castro is living by. Born on March 6, 1989 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Management Minor in Japanases Studies from Ateneo De Manila University. Currently, she works in their family business, Dio’s marketing.

THE DIRECTOR FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRSA true partyphile but serious in matters of business best identifies our Director for Business Affairs, Jose Angelo Go. Born on June 15, 1989 and a graduate of Biochemistry from UST, he currently works as the Executive Vice President of Litos Builder and Construction Incorporated.

2016 OFFICERS by Zeus DImaculangan

THE DIRECTOR FOR INDIVIDUALISM“I make things happen’ is the common tagline of our Director for Individual Development. Ronnel Sarmiento is born on January 31, 1990 and carries a degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English from Lipa City Colleges and a Masters in Public Administration degree from Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas. He works as a Public Relations and Programs Consultant, a licensed teacher and a proprietor of RESC Trading.

THE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS“Life is about risks, so be mine and take the risk,” is the common tagline our Director for Community Affairs. Carl Bryan Enerio was born on August 28, 1986, and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Entrepreneurship from Silliman University. Currently, he works as a Chanel Development and Activation manager at URC.

THE DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONALISM“Cute and Hot” is the phrase that would probably suit Attorney Jeffrey Hernandez who is the 2016 Director for Internationalism. Graduated with his Pre-Law degree at De La Salle University Manila and completed his Law proper at San Beda College of Law at Mendiola. He is a Lawyer by profession.

THE LOCAL TRAINING DIRECTORThe “motivator” is the word that would probably distinguish our Local Training Director Juan Teodoro Katigbak because of his skills not only in Public Speaking but in convincing people. Born on October 3, 1988, he carries a degree of BS Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Banos and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of the Philippines Diliman. Currently, he works at his family business at Batangas Agribusiness Center.

Editorial BoardJuan Teodoro V. Katigbak

Editor-in-ChiefLayout Artist

Jose Paolo KatigbakPhotojournalist

Contributors

Gerald DeudaZeus Dimaculangan

Jhaz Andal Marco Amurao

Ronnel Sarmiento

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