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In a joint effort by JCI Philippines led by 2006 National President Ismael P. Penado and the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) headed by Chairman Elmer O. Datuin and PCL National President Carlo Pontico C. Fortuna, the Search for the 2006 “The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP) Awards was recently concluded.. The awarding ceremonies was held during the PCL National Convention in Cebu City last March 9, 2007 held at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) with no less than Sen. Edgardo J. Angara as the Guest of Honor and Speaker who served as this year’s main sponsor of the said project. The award aims in giving due recognition to commendable and excellent deeds of our country’s Councilors for their respective constituents they served. On its first year, said award joins the two main other annual undertaking of the JCI Philippines, namely The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) and The Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines (TOPP) Awards. While this two other undertaking give recognition purely to humanitarian work, the TOCP Awards is uniquely given for outstanding leadership and excellent contributions to local legislation, governance and the nation at large. Its primary aim is for the recognition of the outstanding achievement of our nation’s councilors which have benefited significantly their constituents, the community and the nation. Likewise, it will also inspire others, especially the youth, with the recognition to these achievements and/or leadership of the awardees-leaders who have demonstrated vigor and innovativeness in tackling the problems of society and offering solutions. Moreover, the said award will also challenge and inspire councilors to become development-oriented and to excel beyond the ordinary. The distinguished Board of Judges were; DILG Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno, Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, Bulacan Gov. Josefina dela Cruz, Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo, Bishop Deogracias S. Iñiguez and Dr. Milwida M. Guevara, President, SYNERGEA. The members of the screening panel is composed of Atty. Mabel V. Mamba, 2002 JCI Philippines National President, Ms. Francine Anne P. Sajoc, Exec. Asst. Office of Sen. Angara, Michael J. David, JCI Phils. Past NVP, Richard Alvin M. Nalupta. NYC Chairman & CEO, Dr. Eddie G. Dorotan, 1995 TOYM Awardee on Community Development and Arecio R. Rendor Jr., PCL Nat’l. Exec. Vice President. This year’s Overall Search Chairman is JCIP Past NVP Michael J. David of the JCI Tarlac Centennial. About TOCP.. More on Previous Activities; Click here..
JCI Philippines Celebrated JAYCEE WEEK Every year, the 3rd week of April marks an important date for the Junior Chamber International Philippines, the celebration of the “JAYCEE WEEK”. Said event is under Presidential Proclamation No. 97 dated April 12, 1999 declaring the 3rd week of every year as “National Jaycee Week”. This nationwide event is geared towards creating public awareness through a concerted effort by the organization’s 150 local chapters all over the country. This is thru the implementation of common projects during the celebration of the National Jaycee Week that creates bigger impact and to promote the organization on its existence through the years. This year’s week long celebration will be from 15th to 21st on the month of April. In line with this, a series of activities are lined up to be executed that will not only highlight the areas of opportunities offered by the organization but also help promote the JCI in all the communities as well. To keep up with the tradition, the different activities to be undertaken will be correlated with the tenets of the Jaycee Creed. All local chapters are encouraged to be creative in their execution of lined up projects to gain a bigger impact and to maximize the promotion of the Jaycee organization not only in our country but to the whole world as well. This year’s National Chairman is JCI Mem. Larry Alcantara, Past President of the JCI Pateros Balut. The activities to be undertaken in co relation with the tenets of the Jaycee Creed are as follows: PRE Jaycee Week Activities Chapters are enjoined to conduct Radio/TV program and simultaneous Press Releases to national dailies and local tabloids to promote the said activity. Day 1 - APRIL 15, SUNDAY: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life Offer thanksgiving Mass with JCI Members and Families and organize a launching activity for the Jaycee Week Celebration by having a motorcade, parade, radio and TV interview, press releases and display streamers to announce the different activities to be undertaken during the week. Day 2 - APRIL 16, MONDAY: That brotherhood of men transcends the sovereignty of nations Recruitment and Retention Programs – Sports Activities with JCI Members and families membersDay 3 - APRIL 17, TUESDAY: That economic justice can best be won by freemen through free enterprise Entrepreneurial Seminars in line with NOM Theme “Be Better” that involves the business sector, projects that could augment the economic status in the community. To include livelihood programs for the benefit of the community. Day 4 - APRIL 18, WEDNESDAY: That government should be of laws rather than of men Conduct seminars and projects that could develop the total well being of members and well the children and youth. Activities that will focus on the leadership development of members and the youth like conducting seminars on the leadership LSOPP, Vanguard Leaders, Impact Leader, Making a Team, seven habits, etc. Day 5 - APRIL 19, THURSDAY: That earth’s great treasure lies in human personalityPersonality Development Seminar /Seminars on current issuesActivities that could improve mental developmentReactivation of the JCI Junior JayceesActivities that could develop physically healthy individualsDay 6 - APRIL 20, FRIDAY: That service to humanity is the best work of life Conduct Linis Bayan / Community Service, Linis Bayan / Community Service, Health, Children, Youth and Women, Government Affairs
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The winners of the 2006 TOCP Award (from left):
