Building Leaders, Changing Lives
A community of passionate young Ilonggos aged 18-40, creating ripples of positive change across our city and beyond.
We're JCI Regatta
Since 2009, we've been riding the waves of change in Iloilo. Named after the legendary Paraw Regatta Festival, we're here to celebrate our culture while developing the next generation of leaders.
Humble Beginnings
JCI Regatta traces its roots back to the humble beginnings at Santa Maria Parish Church wherein 2009 National President Fulbert Woo, 2009 JCI Iloilo President Rex Chua, and JCI Regatta Charter President Elmer Usi invited the members of the parish and their network of young individuals to join JCI Regatta. The Local Organization was formally established on March 30, 2009 on the induction of its officers and members with 2009 JCI President Jun Sup Shin of JCI Korea as the inducting officer.
Sailing Tradition
The local organization got its name from the traditional sailboat festival of Iloilo, the Paraw Regatta Festival. JCI Iloilo was one of the original partners of the festival since its inception in 1973. It has been their desire to promote further Iloilo and the festival by naming the new organization, JCI Regatta.
Charting the Way
The pioneer members of JCI Regatta had their new member orientation on March 23, 2009. The Lead Trainer for New Members Orientation was Coach Gleendo Damariñas. It was sponsored by JCI Iloilo led by 2009 NP Fulbert Woo, 2009 RVP Joemari Moriente, 2009 LO President Rex Chua and then VP Franjieh Eon Angelo Tiu.
Growing Impact
What began as a small gathering has grown into a movement of change-makers, united by the same spirit that powers Iloilo's iconic sailboats.
Awards & Achievements
Excellence recognized locally, nationally, and internationally
ASPAC Taiwan Champion • World Congress Quebec Rep
ASPAC Taiwan Champion • World Congress South Africa Rep
NatCon Champion • ASPAC Hong Kong Rep
Moments that Matter
What We Stand For
Mission
Empowering young leaders to create positive change.
Vision
The leading global network of young changemakers.
The JCI Creed
We believe...
- That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life
- That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations
- That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise
- That government should be of laws rather than of men
- That earth's great treasure lies in human personality
- And that service to humanity is the best work of life
2026 Board of Directors
Steve Navigar, Jr.
President
Joey Infante
Immediate Past President
Blessed Bea Plondaya
Executive Vice President
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John Vincent Andig
VP for External
Rogelyn Jarlega
VP for Internal
Rufa Faith Dayao
Secretary
Wilmon Alinsangan
Deputy Secretary
Tsinkai Porquia
Deputy Secretary
Rona May Eufracio
Treasurer
Jerik Fernandez
Assistant Treasurer
Wendy Mae Hormigoso
Business & Partnerships
Joy Jonathan Pescadera
International Cooperation
Michael Angelo Dejando
Humanitarian Impact
Eldynmer Alfaro
Environmental Impact
Marielle Angellu Frantilla
Membership
Nove Zara Jean Gallaza
Skills Development
Robe Jan Ivan Pagulong
Communications
Eleazar Danila
Awards Chairman
Atty. Joseph Bernard Marzan
Legal Counsel
Presidents Through the Years
Elmer J. Usi
2009-2010
Charie Ginete-Ilon
2011
Joana Christine Rabulan
2012
Jose Francisco Gerona
2013
Angelo Henry Tribunal
2014
Shanie M. Tiu
2015
Christy Marie Woo
2016
Marc Lawrence Abanero
2017
Diospyros Fuentes
2018
John Michael Añes
2019
Florence King Erlano
2020
Shella Marie Surmaco
2021
Raymart Escopel
2022
Agustin Estoque
2023
Rommel Terante
2024
Joey Infante
2025
Our Senators
Elmer J. Usi
Tina Marie D. Coo
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May Joyce B. Galanto
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Jose Francisco Gerona
Christy Marie C. Woo
Shanie M. Tiu
Angelo Henry Tribunal
Marylith L. Acera
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Marc Lawrence Abanero
Joanna Christine Rabulan
Charie Ginete-Ilon
Wilda Wuthrich Usi
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