The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bacolod has inducted its new set of officers for 2024 to 2025 in rites held at the Marie, Base Function Hall in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City recently.
Now in its 76th year, JCI Bacolod remains true to its cause of nurturing young people so they can become great leaders, executive vice president Aljon Candelasa said.
“To create sustainable and long-term results, the organization is committed to developing its members and equipping them with the necessary skills to create positive change,” he added.
The new set of officers is headed by president Josel Osal, who succeeded immediate past president Donalyn Lastima.
The other officers include Candelasa as executive vice president; Joel Gutierrez Jr. – vice president for Internal; Mary Chell Hinojales Katrine – VP for External Affairs; Mark Matthew Hervias – secretary; Carolle Sellado – treasurer; and Danice Jun Dalioan – auditor.
Serving as directors are Karl Jan Riolo for Individual Development, Jessica Marie Villa for Sports and Wellness, Romnick Catatista for Membership and Retention, Rica Joyce Orense for Local Skills Development, Nathalie Francia Galban for Internationalism, and Daisy Talapiero for Community Development, a press release said.
Lovely Charmaine Gomez and Ginro Palermo are the deputy for Business Development and Individual Development, respectively.
JCI Philippines national president, Atty. Mark Peter “Mac” Quilaneta, was guest of honor and speaker, and administered their oaths of office.
Also present during the 76th Induction and Turnover ceremonies were 2024 JCI Philippines Area 4 VP Atty. Ralph Martin Yu, 2024 JCI Philippines Regional VP for Western Visayas Michael Angelo Zayco, 2006 JCI Philippines national president Ismael “Maeng” Penado, and former JCI Bacolod presidents and members, among others. ||
