JCI Senate Philippines inducts first female president

Historic ceremony held at The Manila Hotel


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A historic milestone for JCI Senate Philippines (JCISP) was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 10, with the induction of Dr. Cecilia La Madrid-Dy as its first female president. 

The event, which took place at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel, also witnessed the induction of Victoriano V. Cruz as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation (PJFS).

La Madrid-Dy was sworn in by former House Speaker, Quezon City mayor, and JCI World President Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. 

Meanwhile, Cruz was inducted by World President Victor Jose Luciano. 

 

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JCI Sen. Brian Lim, 2018 JCI World President Charging the 2025 PJSF Board of Trustees 
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Philippine Jaycee Senate Foundation Chairman Victoriano V. Cruz, CCF
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Induction of the PJSF Board of Trustees by JCI Sen. Victor Jose Luciano, 1984 JCI World President and JCI Senate World President
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Charging of JCI Senate Philippines Board of Directors by JCI Sen. Victor Jose Luciano
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Induction of JCI Senate Philippines Board of Directors  headed by JCI Sen. Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr. 1976 JCI World President

 

The event also featured addresses by 2018 JCI World President Brian Lim, who delivered the charge for the Foundation, and 1984 JCI World President Victor Jose Luciano, who gave the charge to the Senate members.

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JCI Sen. Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, 1998 JCI National President 
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JCI Sen. Gene Tan, Past President of JCI Senators in South East Asian Nations 
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Mr. Ivan Anthony Henares, UNESCO Secretary General 
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Dr. Nona Saldaña Ricafort, 2021 TOFIL Awardee

 

The signing of several memoranda of agreement between JCI Senate Philippines and key project partners was also held, including cooperative agreements with ROPALI for Project TOFIL, Palawan Express for “Project Kasambahay Kasambuhay,” and Firestop Philippines for various community outreach and environmental projects.

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JCI Sen. VICTORIANO CRUZ
2025 JCI Chairman
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JCI Sen. EDUARDO A. ECHEM
2024 JCI National President
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JCI Sen. CECILI LA MADRID DY.
2025 JCI National President

Established in 1968, JCI Senate Philippines is a distinguished organization of individuals who have been granted lifetime membership in JCI. 

This honor recognizes their exceptional contributions to both the JCI movement and society at large. 

With its mission to foster camaraderie among its members and contribute to societal change, JCISP has been a crucial force in empowering leaders to give back to their communities.