Junior Chamber International - Makati (Philippines)

JCI Makati donated goods to Typhoon Frank victims.

JCI Makati donated some goods to Philippine Red Cross for Typhoon Frank. In photo: Sen. Dick Gordon (Chairman of Phils. Red Cross) and some JCI Makati boys.

JCI Makati Supports End Hunger: Walk the World (TV replay)

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JCI Makati Supports End Hunger: Walk the World

In support of the global awareness event initiated by TNT and Unilever, for the benefit of the UN World Food Programme, "End Hunger: Walk the World", the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Makati-Philippines, led by its President Jay Santiago, donates and makes official its support for WFP to help raise funds and public awareness to feed as many as 59 million children around the world, who attend school hungry. (L-R seated: JCI Makati President Jay Santiago, WFP National Ambassador KC Concepcion, WFP Acting Country Director Alghassim Wurie, TNT Country HR Manager Cecilia Casas.

Feels like a Hole-in-One success for JCI Makati!

JCI Makati had a successful Golf Cup last May.21 at the Villamor Golf Course, project chaired by JCI Mem. Levi San Buenaventura. In photo were the winners in all categories. We would like to thank the following major sponsors: PCSO, Buisnessmirror, PlayBoy, Businessworld, Gold's Gym, HSBC and XFM92.3. For the minor sponsors: Suzuki, Club Car, Texas Eagle, JVC, Toyota Pasong Tamo Inc., Flanax, Coppertone, Honest, Microtel Inn & Suites, SC Stock Farm, Coca-cola, Prudential Life, Honda Cars Makati, Eton, Cebu Pacific and TBWASMP Digital.

JCI Makati met up with Prince Frederick

Another update for everyone for JCI Makati's international news. JCI Mem. Ruel Fundales (JCI Makati's Ambassador for Europe) finally got the chance to hook up with JCI London. It was very timely as the chapter is hosting events this week and the chapter President and her business director gladly invited JC Ruel to meet up with them.

So last May 8, as part of their international guest list and as representative of JCI Makati, JCI Mem. Ruel Fundales attended the JCI London sponsored European Capitals Meeting (ECM 2008) - an annual event wherein delgates from JCI chapters of key cities in Europe gather for a 2 day event to discuss global issues, unity projects in europe and host the other delegates. London is hosting it this year and invited guests included Brian Savannah ( 2008 World Vice President) and Richard Tong ( JCI Manchester President). Going forward, Sofie Sandell, JCI London President, will include me in their events. Photo (L-R): Prince Frederick von Saxe-Launberg, Brian Savannah ( 2008 World Vice President), Sofie Sandell ( 2008 JCI London President), Don Hartsell (guest from Houston, Texas City Hall), and JCI Mem. Ruel Fundales.

JCI Week in Makati

JCI Makati celebrated JCI Week successfully last April 13--19, 2008. President Jay Santiago dressed up the whole street of Pasay Road and Makati Avenue with JCI Makati's streamers alternated with JCI Creed on streamers. JCI Makati's Director for Comunity, JCI Mem. Mike Dizon was the man behind in putting up hese banners to create awareness of JCI Week. The whole week were full different daily events from Bazaar to leaders workshops. (Photo left: Makati Avenue, Photo right: Pasay Road)

Children of the World 2000 Founder

Last April 23 (Sunday), JCI Mem. Ruel Fundales (JCI Makati's Ambassador-Europe) represented JCI Makati in a Charity Football Match in Maidenhead on the invitation of Prince Frederick (Children of the World 2000 Founder). They agreed to finally meet in person in this event and discuss with him our beloved chapter and the various projects that JCI Makati do. Maidenhead is about 35 miles west of London, near Oxford, in the county of Berkshire. JCI Mem. Ruel was introduced to the Maidenhead Football Club directors. As you know, football here and in Europe in general is huge and famous footballers are quite prominent figures. Ruel saw some of their football personalities play in this charity match but didnt quite recognise them for obvious reasons. He also met other NGO representatives.

Prince Frederick discussed with JCI Mem. Ruel some details of their planned World Youth Forum in the Philippines. This will now take place in May 2009 as opposed to it being cancelled completely. He said he was in touch with Joey Leviste who will assist him in his funding requirements. I told him ( based on what Don has told me) that we can provide the legwork and other manpower to assist in organising this event, which by the way will take place in Bulacan. Ruel thinks that it will be a big help already. Bottomline is that it will NOT require funds from our end. Their project sounds ambitious as they plan to bring in youths from different countries funded by their respective governments. Prince Frederick is used to this type of large scale international projects. He is definitely keen to know us more and in fact came to know most people through our website.

Please see this link on BBC Bershire that was published recently. This is the event that JCI Mem. Ruel Fundales attended yesterday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2008/03/04/prince_maidenhead_feature.shtml

Cashflow 101

JCI Makati and JCI Makati Princess Urduja organized a Cashflow 101 workshop game last April 12, 2008. It was well attended by different entrepreneurs and leaders across all ages. The event was spearheaded by JCI Makati's Past President Pepet Macachor. Photo right: JCI Cebu Uptown Past President Ray Alcoseba delivering his inspirational talk. He's a guest player and owner La Maison Restaurant. Beside him was JCI Makati Past President Pepet.

Metro Area Valentines Party

The JCI Metro Area 2 had there "Pajamas" Valentines Party at Grilla Rockwell. It was a well attended event headed by NEVP JCI Sen. Louie Basilio. Photo left were President Jay Santiago (of JCI Makti), President Rhona Manguera (of JCI Makati Princess Urduja) and some members in action. Photo in right were EVP Ana Altamarino and JCI mem. Liezl Altamarino (of JCI Bacoor Pambungad) and JCI Mem. Syed Sha, JCI Mem. Levi San Buenaventura and Dir-Int'l JCI Mem. Mike Reyes (of JCI Makati). These are dynamic young leaders and entrepreneurs who worked so hard in their day-to-day job but knows how to party hard as well. Kudos!!!

32nd Ten Outstanding Students of Makati

JCI Makati in partnership with the City of Makati under the leadership of City Mayor Jejomar Binay celebrated again the success of the 32nd year search of the Ten Outstanding Students of Makati. For 32 years, JCI Makati and the City Makati were able to choose and acknowledge the brightest students in the City of Makati. This year's award was co-chaired by JCI Mem. Louie Zamuco (JCI Makati's VP for Development) under the leadership of JCI Makati's President Jay Santiago, JCI Makati was able to fulfill again its commitment for their service to humanity and empowering the youth in the city of Makati.