CEBU CITY – The JCI Senate Philippines launched its five flagship projects for 2026 in Cebu City during its 58th National Convention (NatCon 2026) and Joint Induction and Turnover ceremonies on January 30 at Seda Ayala Center Cebu with JCI Senators and members of the JCI community across the country for a day of fellowship, leadership, and celebration.
“The launching of the flagship project in Cebu is very significant for me because I am from Cebu and I’m leading the JCI Senate Philippines and its community this year, as its president. We gathered more than 200-300 delegates, guests, members and partners to celebrate the gains we had and to continue with JCI’s various program advocacies hence, we launch it here,” shared Robert Go, JCI Senate Philippines president, in a side interview before the events.
The official induction of Robert Go as JCI Senate Philippines President at the NatCon 2026 marked the formal transition of national leadership and the start of a new term focused on service and impact with the launching of the five flagship projects here.
Go said that these five projects highlight JACI’s continuing commitment to nation-building through professional excellence, values formation, environmental sustainability, and public service recognition. “While the NatCon 2026 reaffirmed the JCI Senate Philippines’ role as a dynamic organization dedicated to developing leaders and creating positive change throughout the country,” he added.
At the flagship project launch, Go mentioned that JCI Senate Philippines has successfully implemented significant major projects and programs, and for 2026, these five flagship projects are the focus.
The five flagship projects
First of the five-flagship project is the Outstanding Filipino Physicians (TOFP) Awards, which recognize Filipino doctors who have chosen to practice in the Philippines despite opportunities abroad. The program honors physicians for their patriotism, dedication to the medical profession, and service to underserved communities, helping address the country’s ongoing medical brain drain.
Second initiative is the Greenlink. It establishes a global network of corporations and organizations committed to environmental protection and climate action. The program promotes sustainable practices such as energy conservation, waste segregation, paper reduction, tree planting, green architecture, and rainwater harvesting as part of everyday corporate and organizational policies.
Third, JCI Senate Philippines continues to strengthen its long-running values advocacy program, We Advocate Time Consciousness and Honesty (W.A.T.C.H.), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and other education-related institutions.
The program aims to instill punctuality and
honesty among Filipino youth and is implemented through free workshops for
students and teachers nationwide. Presidential Proclamation No. 1782 declares
the month of June as W.A.T.C.H. Month.
Fourth is the Kasambahay Kasambuhay Award: Inspiring Our Heroes, developed by JCI Senate Philippines in partnership with Palawan Express. The award recognizes Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly household service workers, for their contributions and sacrifices while promoting Filipino values and encouraging employer support in host countries.
Completing the slate of flagship projects is The Outstanding Filipinos (TOFIL) Award, established in 1988 by the Philippine Jaycee Senate. The award honors Filipinos aged 41 and above whose exemplary achievements and contributions to society merit national recognition.
“We acknowledge leadership, networking,
fellowship, training and training and service to the community as the enduring
values of the JCI Senate. NatCon 2026
also provided us the platform to strengthen cam camaraderie, recognize service,
and reinforce the organization’s commitment to nation-building,” Go said.
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