EXECUTIVES

RAMON V. DEL ROSARIO

Manila Jaycees

Charter National President

(1949-1950)

Presidential Theme: Faith in God Gives Meaning and Purpose to Human Life

Spearheaded the birth of the Philippine Jaycees with the creation of the first 12 Jaycee chapters and organized the first JCP National Convention in Manila from February 11 to 13, 1949. Organized “See the Philippines” speaking tour in the U.S. and hosted the 5th JCI World Congress in Manila from March 1 to 8, 1950, where Ramon V. del Rosario was elected the first Asian JCI World

WILLIAM A. YOTOKO

Iloilo Jaycees

2nd National President

(1950-1951)

Presidential Theme: Government Should Be of Laws Rather Than Of Men

The Philippine Jaycees was formally listed as an official affiliate of Junior Chamber International on March 29, 1951. During this term, the national organization grew to 24 chapters all over the country and the first “Get Out the Vote” campaign was launched nationally.

JOAQUIN V. GONZALEZ

Manila Jaycees

3rd National President

(1951-1952)

Presidential Theme: Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life

The growing Communist threat prompted the Philippine Jaycees to ally with the Anti-Communist League. Together with the American Legion, the first “Voice of Democracy” oratorical contest was launched. The JCP By-laws were also amended to allow the national president to run for a second term.

RAMON G. MORADA

Davao Jaycees

4th National President

(1952)

Presidential Theme: Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life

The untimely death of re-elected National President Joaquin V. Gonzalez on March 30, 1952 prompted his Executive Vice-President to finish his remaining term of office. A pavilion in Welfareville was constructed in honor of the late President and extension work outside the Philippines began this year in earnest

OSCAR J. ARELLANO

Manila Jaycees

5th National President

(1952-1953)

Presidential Theme: Economic Justice Can Best Be Won by Free Men through Free Enterprise

The Philippine Jaycees hosted the 3rd Jayceeasia Regional Conference from April 8 to 11, 1953, which saw around 500 delegates attending the international gathering. Apart from actively extending chapters in Asia, it was able to push for the election of Roberto T. Villanueva as the 2nd Filipino JCI World President

PRIMITIVO E. DOMINGO

Manila Jaycees

6th National President

(1953-1954)

Presidential Theme: Earth’s Great Treasure Lies in Human Personality

The increasing prominence of the Philippine Jaycees led to being tapped by government. It helped host the officials and athletes of the 2nd Asian Games in 1954. It also conducted a youth rally in honor of visiting U.S. Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, and as organized educational health campaigns nationwide.

AMELITO R. MUTUC

Manila Jaycees

7th National President

(1954-1955)

Presidential Theme: Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life

The term focused on international relief projects with the launching of “Operation Brotherhood,” as Filipino doctors and nurses were deployed to help North Vietnamese refugees. It also held rat extermination projects in Cotabato, launched its first national directory and published its first official newsletter

RAMIRO J. GARCIA

Bacolod Jaycees

8th National President

(1955-1956)

Presidential Theme: Government Should Be of Laws Rather Than of Men

Building upon the foundation of its predecessors, the term continued many of the major projects of the previous term and launched new ones, such as the national “Diamond Gloves” boxing tournament for boys and the installation of the first Philippine-Vietnam radio-telephone direct link.

LUIS MARIA Z. ARANETA

Manila Jaycees

9th National President

(1956-1957)

Presidential Theme: Government Should Be of Laws Rather Than of Men

Inspired by the overwhelming success of “Operation Brotherhood” international relief project, the Philippine Jaycees held a local version of the project entitled “Help Juan,” a multi-disciplinary approach to helping the needy. It provided assistance to the 1956 Mindanao earthquake and Catbalogan flood victims.

SOTERO H. LAUREL

Manila Jaycees

10th National President

(1957-1958)

Presidential Theme: Unity among Men… Unity among Nations

Continually beset with financial difficulties, the Philippine Jaycees embarked on a JCP raffle to augment its coffers. It sent the biggest delegation to the 12th JCI World Congress in Tokyo and conducted a Mindanao Studies Project. Lastly, it launched the “Traveling Tamaraw” project to forge better inter-chapter relations.

ANTONIO M. MEER

Manila Jaycees

11th National President

(1958-1959)

Presidential Theme: Greater Understanding in a Changing Nation

In an effort to improve its operations, the first Special National Convention was held in May 1958, which led to the shift of the Philippine Jaycees’ fiscal year to the calendar year. This year’s administration focused on strengthening its global relations through foreign visitations and attendance to international functions.

GREGORIO L. ARANETA II

Manila Jaycees

12th National President

(1960)

Presidential Theme: Our Progress… The Challenge to Our Nation

As the new fiscal year took into effect, the term marked the first dozen years of the Jaycee movement in the Philippines. The Philippine Jaycees hosted the 10th Jaycee Asia Regional Conference from April 26 to 30, 1960, and officially adopted the “Ten Outstanding Young Men” (TOYM) from the Manila Jaycees.

RAMON M. OSMEÑA

Manila Jaycees

13th National President

(1961)

Presidential Theme: Service to Humanity… Our Commitment

In support of President Carlos P. Garcia’s “See the Philippines” project, the Philippine Jaycees launched “Travel Philippines,” a tourism campaign. It played host to visiting Jaycees to the JCI World Congress, with its “Stop over Manila” campaign. It also adopted the “Walkathon” project to foster a healthy citizenry

ERNESTO B. MARCELO

Caloocan Jaycees

27th National President

(1975)

Presidential Theme: Man and His Environment

The term concentrated on preparing for a bid to host the 29th JCI World Congress for 1977. Despite tenacious publicity efforts at the Birmingham World Congress and the Sapporo Asia-Pacific Conferences, it lost to Johannesburg; but successfully won for Felciano R. Belmonte, Jr. the 1976 JCI World Presidency

SEBASTIAN L. ANGLIONGTO

Davao Jaycees

28th National President

(1976)

Presidential Theme: Our Heritage… Our Future

Determined to host the 1978 JCI World Congress, the Philippine Jaycees teamed up with the government to strengthen their bid, which they eventually won at the 28th JCI World Congress in St. Louis. This year also saw the creation of the Philippine Junior Jaycees with the adoption of their national charter.

FRANCISCO N. DY, JR.

Pasay Jaycees

29th National President

(1977)

Presidential Theme: One World, One Community

While the term launched a series of new programs, such as the “Search for Outstanding Filipino Farmer,” and the “Kawal Awards” for the most outstanding Filipino soldiers, the Philippine Jaycees also organized the first Philippine Junior Jaycees National Convention in Cebu.

ROZEL MAR F. SANTOS

Quezon City “Capitol” Jaycees

30th National President

(1978)

Presidential Theme: Our Children, Our Future

The Philippine Jaycees hosted a very successful 30th JCI World Congress in Manila from November 5 to 11, 1978. In observance of JCI’s major emphasis theme, the term mainly focused on projects geared towards the upliftment of children’s welfare through children’s rights awareness campaigns.

VICENTE C. BESA

Tarlac Jaycees

31st National President

(1979)

Presidential Theme: Social Objectives and Administrative Reliability

Emphasizing on membership growth, the term implemented its “1+1” program that led to a dramatic increase of chapters. Major constitutional amendments were made this year that changed the operational structure of the national organization, one of which was the categorization of JCP into five area groups.

FRANKLIN A. EVARISTO

Manila Jaycees

32nd National President

(1980)

Presidential Theme: Compassion, Understanding, and Involvement

The presidential election impasse led to a leadership crisis, which paved the way for the National Executive Vice-President to assume the Presidency. Despite the 5-month stalemate, the Philippine Jaycees introduced the “Outstanding Filipinos Overseas Awards,” “Alay Pangkabuhayan,” and the Bio-gas Digester Project.

HARRY C. ANGPING

San Juan “Pinaglabanan” Jaycees

33rd National President

(1981)

Presidential Theme: Leadership in Energy and Accelerated Development

The Philippine Jaycees hosted the 31st JCI Asia-Pacific Conference from May 19 to 24, 1981. This year also saw the new JCP organizational structure take effect. Apart from the Project “Balik-Aral” for out-of-school youths, it also revived the “Voice of Democracy” contest and energy conservation projects.

VICTOR JOSE I. LUCIANO

Quezon City “Capitol” Jaycees

34th National President

(1982)

Presidential Theme: Back to Basics

Responding to a public clamor to reform internal problems, the term called for a Special Constitutional Convention to amend JCP’s By-laws. Other changes included the streamlining of the National Secretariat, the appointment of the first Executive Director, and a drafting of a comprehensive financial action plan.

ARTURO DOUGLAS G. NAZARENO

Cavite “Magiting” Jaycees

35th National President

(1983)

Presidential Theme: Bridging Jaycee Chapters Nationwide

Determined to expend the movement’s influence further, the term conducted an aggressive recruitment program that saw a dramatic increase from 6,000 to 9,000 members. The JCP Trainer’s Circle was also organized for the first time, and “Instant Premyo” and “Jaycee Stakes” raffles were held to attract JCP funds.

RAMON S. BAGATSING, JR.

Manila Jaycees

36th National President

(1984)

Presidential Theme: Living the Jaycee Creed

Cognizant of the country’s depressed economic situation, the Philippine Jaycees embarked on strengthening its internal operations. Individual management and financial stability were the focus of this term, as “Adopt-a-Barangay” and “Plant a Tree for Life” were held, and the 25th anniversary of TOYM was observed.

RENATO B. BATOON

Naguilian “Basi” Jaycees

37th National President

(1985)

Presidential Theme: Jaycees for a Better Tomorrow

To improve the quality of its membership, the Philippine Jaycees revised its Membership Extension Manuals. Along with the creation of the Jaycees Int’l Philippines Foundation, the Presidential Youth Leadership Excellence Awards was launched, along with national oratorical and writing contests for students.

LUIS F. ABAÑO

Daet “Kabihug” Jaycees

38th National President

(1986)

Presidential Theme: Unity and Peace for a Better Tomorrow

Fortuitous events which led to the EDSA Revolution prompted the Philippine Jaycees to help the new government through “Share the Load” projects. Foremost of these projects were the “Project Charter,” “Project OIC,” “JC for Domestic Tourism,” and “Jaycees War against Poverty.”

RODOLFO C. FARIÑAS

Laoag “Amianan” Jaycees

39th National President

(1987)

Presidential Theme: New Values, New Nation

The Philippine Jaycees continued its “Project Charter” educational campaigns on the new Constitution, as well allying with NAMFREL’s “Operation Quick Count” during the 1987 Congressional Elections. It has publicly decried against vigilante groups and helped the government’s drive against child abuse.

ISIDORO MANUEL FERNANDO R. BAKUNAWA

Tacloban “Love” Jaycees

40th National President

(1988)

Presidential Theme: 40 Years of Leadership Development… Moving Towards a New Horizon

The Philippine Jaycees observed the 40th year of Jayceeism in Asia through a “Jaycee-Asia Celebration” attended by Jaycees from Asia. The term pursued electoral reforms, including simultaneous voting during area conferences. “Operation Clean Elections” was also held during the 1988 National Elections.

ROLANDO C. RAMIREZ

Mandaluyong Jaycees

41st National President

(1989)

Presidential Theme: Redirecting Values, A New Beginning

The Ruby Anniversary of the Philippine Jaycees was observed together with the 8th Special National Convention from April 21 to 23, 1989 that attracted 1,000 Jaycees. Various projects, such as “Pamumuno sa Barangay,” “Oral Rehydration Therapy,” and “Monument for Peace” were also conducted in full steam.

BENJAMIN S. LIM

Dagupan “Bangus” Jaycees

42nd National President

(1990)

Presidential Theme: Our Task in the ‘90s… Strong Jaycees, Strong Nation

As this year’s term sought to produce quality members, no less than 40 “Leadership in Action” seminars were conducted. To motivate the national board, the “Most Outstanding NEVP and NVP” quarterly awards were launched for the first time. The term also encouraged chapters to help revive the economy.

CRISPIN C. DY, JR.

Makati Jaycees

43rd National President

(1991)

Presidential Theme: Young People Committed for a Better Tomorrow

Committed to go for the R.I.T.E. (Relevant, Impact, True to Objectives, and Executed Well) Projects, the term organized the Leadership Development Academy to conduct seminars. It also instituted the first JCP Efficiency Awards for chapters, and adopted the “Create a Sports Hero” and the “Kawal” Awards.

JUAN S. DOMINO

Plaridel Jaycees

44th National President

(1992)

Presidential Theme: Our Children, the Environment… A Global Concern

The Philippine Jaycees redirected its efforts towards the preservation of the environment. It launched the first “Water for Life” artesian well project and pursued the “Trees for Life” program. During the 1992 National Elections, they formed the Citizens’ Alliance for Monitoring Election Reforms (CAMERRA).

RODERICK L. NGO

Cebu Jaycees

45th National President

(1993)

Presidential Theme: We Make the Difference, a New Dimension

Determined to strengthen the image of the Philippine Jaycees to its constituent chapters, the term launched the “JCP on Wheels” national visitation program. It also launched the Privilege Discount Network to the members and initiated relief efforts to help the victims of the 1993 Mayon Volcano eruption.

GERARDO C. SEVILLA

Makati Jaycees

46th National President

(1994)

Presidential Theme: Jaycees… One with Philippines 2000

Vowing to help the government’s “Philippines 2000” vision, the Philippine Jaycees launched the “Young Entrepreneurship Program” to help develop small scale industries. The first “Community Outstanding Young Achievers” (COYA) was organized this year and a “20/20 Raffle” fund-raiser was held.

FELINO JOEY D. LIVELO

Imus “Haligue” Jaycees

47th National President

(1995)

Presidential Theme: Active Citizens, Inspiring Others in Nation Building

The Philippine Jaycees was able to strengthen its membership with the revival of 18 chapters and the chartering of 2 new ones. Apart from its many projects, the term was able to co-develop the Global Training School with the Japan Jaycees and support JCI’s International Business Network Program.

ROBERTO A. ALVAREZ, JR.

Parañaque “MIA” Jaycees

48th National President

(1996)

Presidential Theme: Networking for Excellence through Teamwork and Training

Amidst the backdrop of aggressive membership growth, the Philippine Jaycees formed an Anti-Crime Foundation to upgrade policemen’s benefits, as well as launched the “Save the Filipino Youth” anti-drug and “STOP AIDS” programs. It also renovated the JCP Headquarters and judicially reconstituted its land title.

MARCELO MARTIN N. FERNAN, JR.

Metro Cebu “Uptown” Jaycees

49th National President

(1997)

Presidential Theme: Service to Mankind Involves Leadership Efficiency and Solidarity

The year focused on the efficient delivery of services, beginning with the creation of the post of Executive Director. This term saw the revival of “The Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines,” the implementation of Project ALICE, and Project KAMPANA, a social action undertaking against violence.

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

San Juan “Pinaglabanan” Jaycees

50th National President

(1998)

Presidential Theme: Golden Opportunities in Leadership Development

Despite the Asian financial crisis, the Philippine Jaycees celebrated its 50th anniversary with a grand reunion and hosted the 53rd JCI World Congress from November 15 to 21, 1998 in Manila. The term saw the revival of the “Voice of Philippine Democracy” and continuation of the “STOP AIDS” campaign.

JOSELITO T. REYES

Angeles “Culiat” Jaycees

51st National President

(1999)

Presidential Theme: Trained to Lead

Heightened by a reawakened public interest in the Jaycees, the term completed its modernization program with the launching of its official site in the World Wide Web. It also gave representation to the Junior Jaycees in the National Board for the first time, and allied with various foundations for its projects.

RAFAEL P. DIZON III

Manila Jaycees

52nd National President

(2000)

Presidential Theme: Shaping the Leaders of the Millennium

Imbibed with a sense of purpose, the term promoted the Jaycee movement through press releases, publishing full-color issues of its official news organ and a national Trade Directory, launching the JCP discount card, linking with the Civil Service Commission for its raffle project, and hosting a major concert.

JIMMY T. YAOKASIN, JR.

Candahug “Liberation” Jaycees

53rd National President

(2001)

Presidential Theme: Progressive Leadership for Unity and Service

With the nation facing political uncertainty that led to EDSA 2, the Philippine Jaycees was able to rise above partisan politics that would have adversely affected its credibility. Despite the national organization’s financial difficulties, it was able to plant the seeds for many fund-raising projects for future terms.

MABEL P. VILLARICA-MAMBA

Marilao “Marilag” Jaycees

54th National President

(2002)

Presidential Theme: Committed Action for Responsive and Efficient Service

With the first lady National President gracing the helm of the Philippine Jaycees, the national organization centered on instituting new and innovative projects, such as the “Youth Smoking Prevention” Program, “Beyond Prison Walls” Prisoner Outreach Program, a donation of 1,000 Artesian wells nationwide.

MICHAEL ALAN Z. RANILLO

Greater “Dipag”  Jaycees

55th National President

(2003)

Presidential Theme : Leadership Excellence and Dedicated Service

This year the administration gave more emphasis on the training by requiring the NTC to conduct training seminars to the members nationwide. For the first time implemented the permanent ID system of members and also spear headed a computer program database system for the organization.

JOSE B.  JIMENEZ III

JCI Philippines- Quezon City Celebrity

56th National President

(2004)

Presidential Theme : Entrepreneurs in Action

With the introduction of the new JCI logo for the implementation for a one uniform global branding of the Jaycees Worldwide.  All NOMs and local chapters are required to adopt the new logo. The administration then has devoted itself on a nationwide campaign to all its LOMs for its adoption. Since its also a constitutional amendment year thereby amended important provisions of the organization’s by-laws to correspond to the exigencies of times. The NOM Headquarters has also undergone renovation and face lifting for its beautification.

DENNIS L. CUNANAN

JCI Philippines- Magalang Mekeni

57th National President

(2005)

Presidential Theme: Entrepreneurs in Action

With a vision of  improving the quality and capabilities of our JCI members especially our trainers. This administration gives more emphasis on trainings and strengthened the NTC by instituting reforms by coming out with new NTC Policy Manual and held area “Trainers Forum” to re-envigorate the inactive trainers back into the training circle. The office of the National Training Director Office was also created to assist the NTC in facilitating more trainings that  produced positive results having come up with most number of JCI accredited trainers (CLTs, CNTs, NG) over the years including one IG for the last eleven years.

ISMAEL P. PENADO

JCI Bacolod, Inc.

58th National President

(2006)

Presidential Theme: Entrepreneurs in Action

Believing that putting more emphasis on the marketing strategies  will gain positive outlook in terms of financial sourcing of the organization needed to execute it projects.. During this  administration it gained more the trust and confidence of corporate partners  thereby resulting for more sponsorship on national projects. The search for the The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP) was introduced for the first time as one of the flagship projects besides the TOYM, TOPP etc. Other projects like National Essay Writing Contest, Bring Back the Smiles, Business Networking Seminars were also implemented.

GLENN B. SANTOS

JCI Marilaw

59th National President

(2007)

Presidential Theme: Be Better-Think BIG  “Taking Definite Action-Making Things Happen”

Embarking on a major thrust in “Making Things Happen” where its main goal was focused in making the organization to be more financially viable.  During this year it was decided that  local dues be increased by fifty percent.  Such plan  was initiated  to augment the extra funds coming from national projects, donations  from JCI Senators and Past JCI past national officers. Such move yielded positive results thereby nearly doubling the organization’s revenues. With more funds generated the organization was able to pay all the remaining JCI arrears incurred from previous years, This year was also first time that JCI CYEA project was conducted nationally. On this year the  organization also Chaired  the Alay Lakad and regarded as  one of the most successful because of funds raised and the biggest in terms of community participation The JCI Phils. building was also fully face lifted and additional office equipments were also procured and was able also to turnover a substantial surplus to the incoming administration.

ALBERT RAPHAEL ANGELO A. LESACA

JCI Roxas Kapatiran

60th National President

(2008)

Presidential Theme: Be Better “Active Citizenship, Making Things Better”

In observance of the Diamond Anniversary a Grand Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming was held last October 18, 2008 commemorating the 60th year of existence of JCI Philippines a red-letter day in the annals of its rich history. The affair was meant to pay tribute to its founder the late Artemio Vergel de Dios & 1st Nat’l. President Amb. Ramon del Rosario Sr. also to all the men at the helm who made the organization of what is today. Going along with the theme Be Better- Active Citizenship. National flagship projects like  the TOYM which celebrated its 50th year, the Batang Leader Award (YLEA), Jaycee Week, Commemorative Car Plates and JCIP Rings, Wall of Honor, JCI MAX Discount Card to name few were all dynamically implemented. The fun filled simultaneous Area Conferences, the memorable 60th National Convention in Dipolog City (Dakak) were exceptionally done. Numerous trainings (JCI signature courses) were also all excellently executed including different JCI Projects like the CYEA, BBP etc. The well attended ASPAC in Busan, Korea which includes having delegates to the JCI UN-Summit in New York City also at the JCI World Congress in New Delhi, India. All said activities contributed in making the JCI Philippines adjudged number ONE during this year being the most efficient NOM besting all the 125 JCI NOM affiliates. Such feat was regarded the first and one of the best accomplishment ever by the organization in the 18 years of history of the JCI Efficiency program.  Also an achievement to treasure was the coming up of the much awaited “Coffee Table Book” that will contain the complete historical events that best portrait on the triumphs of the JCI Philippines as an organization.

FULBERT C. WOO

JCI Iloilo

61st National President

2009

      This year’s admin anchored its theme on ONE@61 with the rallying call to be “ONE @61”…which means O – Open the doors for Growth and Opportunities; N – New Dimensions to Explore; E – Energize our Members to a New Sense of Purpose – A Higher Purpose. It was aimed towards fortifying social responsibilities in leading respective communities and encouraging excellence, innovations and productivity.  This resulted in strengthening JCI member’s capabilities practicing positive attitude in life by living this call as fine examples for constructive Filipino values.  This was also aimed in addressing times of unstable financial, political and social uncertainty not only our country but all over the world.  Strong leadership was then called upon during this hard times geared to navigate and took part in a leading role as active citizens that manifested the true spirit of being true JCI members – the spirit that binded together not only as many but as ONE in the implementation of all its local and national projects. This endeavor was then successful in the promotion of the tireless efforts in uplifting Local Organizations to continue inspiring not only JCI members and also non-members to aspire to be always “Be Better”. 

MANUEL VAN A. TORREVILLAS

JCI Catbalogan Balud

 62^nd National President

2010

This year cannot be discounted in terms of significant achievements.  It earned such distinction because of its unique objectives that served as catalyst in continuing the blueprints of success for the organization.  Anchored on the tenets of the JCI Creed driven with the passion to do things better with the 2010 Theme JCI-BLAST “Believing and Living up to the JCI Activities Systems and Trainings”. It was considered to be diverse but indeed was a noble call and perfect approach designed for more effective administration. With the renewed success of its predecessors this term embarked on this major objective based on the belief that improving the quality and skills of members is the best way to boost the strengthening process for JCI Philippines.  Although this year was compared be the same from previous years but it was regarded as model in some way or another being diverse in its goal which was focused towards reinvigorating members advocacy by means of motivating them to intensify to the highest degree in exercising their passion in living up their ways in practicing the tenets of the JCI Creed as a means of bettering their way of life guided under the slogan “JCI BLAST” in undertaking all its projects and activities. 

BERNARD FAUSTINO M. DY

JCI Cauayan Bamboo

63^rd National President

2011

     Year 2011 theme was 1-TEAM which stands for “Executing an Action with a Mission. Considered to be among one of the busiest year for JCI Philippines not only being the host NOM for ASPAC Manila but also once again the lead NGO for the yearly National Alay Lakad participated by thousand individuals from other organizations, NGOs the private sector, academe and the different government  agencies.  Besides from implementing all national flagships it has also launched a special project considered to be a noble one in its purpose called “Liter of Light” project.  This is basically an up-cycling endeavor that aims to provide alternative light to for less fortunate families who cannot afford to pay the high cost of energy.  This project entails teaching people how to make a solar bottle light equivalent to 55 watts per bottle which can last for several years using only plastic bottle of soft drink filled with water mixed with a spoonful of chlorine then be installed on a hole in the house roofs sealed with water re-sealant to prevent leaking. The bottle will produce light through the sunlight during the day only which results to energy conservation and generates savings and also to further promote environmental conservation and this project benefitted thousand of household in slum areas in the Philippines.