JCI Boholana Kisses is a Junior Chamber International chapter in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
President's message, board leadership, community programs, and project stories.Issue No. 12 gathers the president's message, the 2026 board, chapter voices, and the featured project stories carried in the souvenir issue.
JCI Boholana Kisses has always been a community of empowered women dedicated to leadership development, community service, and nation-building. Through the years, our organization has proven that when passionate leaders come together, remarkable things happen.
As we begin a new chapter, PRISTINE calls us to elevate our commitment to serve with integrity, collaborate with purpose, and lead with authenticity. Under this call to action, we aim to strengthen our programs, empower our members, and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
"Together, let us lead with clarity, serve with purpose, and create a future that is truly PRISTINE.
Every project, every initiative, and every partnership will reflect the essence of PRISTINE leadership: intentional, meaningful, and sustainable.
PRISTINE is more than a theme; it is a mindset.
Read president messageThe issue presents the official JCI values together with the organization's mission and vision.
The page presents the official JCI values, mission, and vision.
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.
Leadership • Service • Collaboration • Sisterhood
JCI Boholana Kisses is a dynamic local organization under Junior Chamber International (JCI), composed of empowered women and LGBTQ+ leaders who are committed to creating positive change in their communities. Guided by the values of leadership, service, and collaboration, the organization serves as an inclusive platform where women and LGBTQ+ individuals can develop their skills, expand their networks, and contribute meaningfully to society.
As a member-driven organization, JCI Boholana Kisses actively implements community development projects, leadership training, and social initiatives that aim to uplift individuals and inspire responsible citizenship. Through these programs, members are given opportunities to grow as leaders while addressing real needs within the community.
Beyond service, the organization fosters strong camaraderie and sisterhood among its members. Each project and activity strengthens bonds while reinforcing the shared mission of empowering women to become catalysts of positive transformation.
The OTG spread honors the chapter presidents who served from 2009-2010 through 2024-2025.
From Cecil Therese Atup to Zoila Jean Cenabre, the issue recognizes the women who led the chapter across the years.
Leading with Purpose and Integrity
Leadership is not merely about holding a title. It is about creating meaningful impact, inspiring others, and leaving every space better than we found it. As I humbly accept the responsibility of serving as the Incoming President of JCI Boholana Kisses, I am guided by a vision that reflects clarity, excellence, and purposeful service: PRISTINE.
PRISTINE represents the standard of leadership and service we aspire to uphold: pure in intention, refined in action, and transformative in impact. In a world filled with challenges and opportunities, young leaders must remain grounded in values while courageously stepping forward to create change.
JCI Boholana Kisses has always been a community of empowered women dedicated to leadership development, community service, and nation-building. Through the years, our organization has proven that when passionate leaders come together, remarkable things happen. As we begin a new chapter, PRISTINE calls us to elevate our commitment, to serve with integrity, collaborate with purpose, and lead with authenticity.
Under this call to action, we aim to strengthen our programs, empower our members, and deepen our impact in the communities we serve. Every project, every initiative, and every partnership will reflect the essence of PRISTINE leadership: intentional, meaningful, and sustainable.
But PRISTINE is more than a theme; it is the courage to pursue excellence, the discipline to stay true to our values, and the passion to uplift others along the way.
To every member of JCI Boholana Kisses, I invite you to embrace this journey with me. Let us continue to build a chapter that inspires action, cultivates leadership, and transforms lives. Together, let us lead with clarity, serve with purpose, and create a future that is truly PRISTINE.
The Board of Directors of JCI Boholana Kisses is composed of passionate and committed leaders who guide the organization in fulfilling its mission of creating positive change in the community.
As part of the global network of Junior Chamber International, the Board ensures that the organization remains aligned with the values of leadership development, community service, and active citizenship.
Through strategic leadership, collaboration, and dedication, they help cultivate opportunities for members to develop their skills, expand their influence, and contribute meaningfully to society.
More than administrators, the Board of Directors serves as mentors and role models, inspiring every member of JCI Boholana Kisses to embody the spirit of service, leadership, and sisterhood.
Together, they lead the organization with purpose and vision, ensuring that every initiative reflects the commitment of JCI to empower young leaders and build a better future for all.
PresTine 2026Under this call to action, we aim to strengthen our programs, empower our members, and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
Executive and director roles that carry the chapter's work from membership to community programs.
The issue gathers messages from JCI Philippines officers, the father chapter, and sister chapters across Cebu, Davao, Makati, Mandaue, San Pablo, and Surigao.
Your installation is more than a ceremony. It is a promise to the people of Bohol and to the global JCI movement that the spirit of service is alive and thriving.
Nawa'y patuloy kayo maging mga natatanging batang lider na may malinaw at busilak na pangarap para sa bawat Pilipino.
As we celebrate Women's Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women who continue to shape our communities and inspire progress.
Guided by this year's inspiring theme, "Pristine 2026," may your organization continue to exemplify leadership grounded in integrity, clarity of vision, and intention in every endeavor.
May this year cultivate unity, empower emerging leaders, and turn the chapter's vision into projects that create lasting positive change.
Now is the time to embrace the spirit of Pristine and lead with a clarity of vision that is unblemished and a dedication that is pure in its intent.
Seeing our daughter chapter flourish is a testament to the strength of our shared values, and your growth continues to inspire us to lead with heart and excellence.
JCI Angeles City Culiat is one with you in all of your endeavors this year and for the years to come.
Leadership is not just about titles. It is about inspiring others, building meaningful partnerships, and leaving a legacy that empowers the next generation of Jaycees.
Your success is not only a victory for your chapter, but also a proud moment for all of us who have witnessed your growth, your sacrifices, and the quiet strength that brought you to this remarkable milestone.
Under the banner of PresTine, may your year be defined by clarity, excellence, and meaningful impact.
May your vision keep shaping leaders and building better communities as you carry the chapter into another year of service.
As Boholana Kisses calls for PresTine 2026, JCI Makati stands ready to strengthen partnership and help turn shared opportunities into sustainable impact.
One year moves quickly, so lead decisively, serve purposefully, and finish proudly with a board built on clarity, discipline, and heart.
You do not have to carry everything alone. You have a whole circle of fellow presidents and friends cheering you on.
Your leadership, passion, and dedication to empowering women and creating positive change set the tone for a meaningful and impactful year ahead.
Please do not give up, no matter how heavy it gets. In every step of the journey, your batch and your roomies will be here.
It has been an honor being one of your groupmates at Pres Acads and it was fun working with you!
These project pages cover education, community relations, public health, national hosting, compassion, literacy, and culture in the chapter's 2025 work.
Implemented in June and July 2025, the national program equipped young learners in Inabanga and Calape with school bags, supplies, slippers, and feeding support.
Wave 1 was conducted in Inabanga, benefiting 116 students who received school bags filled with school supplies and slippers alongside a feeding activity.
Wave 2 followed in Calape, where 77 students received school bags, school supplies, and slippers, with another feeding program that made the day fun and meaningful.
The OTG write-up frames the project as a way of helping young learners start the school year with confidence, enthusiasm, and hope.
The fourth year of BRGY brought the chapter and AFP partners to the outskirts of Antequera to serve children and strengthen trust between youth and government.
Held in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Riverine Company Special Forces, the outreach reached communities affected by armed conflict and extended genuine care and support.
The project served 130 children with school supplies, slippers, and small gifts, then rounded out the day with games, magic shows, and fun activities led by JCI Boholana Kisses and uniformed partners.
More than material assistance, the page frames BRGY as a way to help children see men in uniform not as figures to fear, but as symbols of peace, protection, and relief.
Throughout 2025, MaaYUng Panglawas delivered medical missions and community health services to underserved communities across Bohol.
The first two missions were held in Barangay La Union, Candijay on February 15, 2025 and in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Calape on March 23, 2025, offering consultations, prescribed medicines, dental care, ECG testing, blood screenings, eye checks, hygiene support, legal consultations, and feeding activities.
The largest outreach followed on August 25, 2025 in Pangangan Island, Calape, where the program served more than 500 beneficiaries from eight barangays.
That large-scale mission was made possible through Appalachian Angels 304 volunteers from West Virginia, USA, alongside the Local Government of Calape, JCI Metro Cebu Uptown, the AFP 21st Special Forces Riverine Company, and other partners.
The "Land of the Chocolate Hills" took center stage in April 2025 as JCI Boholana Kisses hosted the National Launching of JCI Week for the first time in the chapter's history under the banner "Bohol Nasad Ta Bai!"
The milestone was made possible through the collaboration of JCI Boholana Kisses, JCI Bohol Sandugo, JCI Bohol Limestone, and JCI Chocolate Hills, with Sean Hene serving as National Launching Project Chairperson and helping coordinate between the national leadership and the local organizing teams.
The day began with a 7:30 AM Holy Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, followed by a 9:00 AM motorcade along J.A. Clarin Street to Tagbilaran City Hall. The 10:00 AM official program carried the National Anthem, the JCI Creed, welcoming remarks from Mayor Jane C. Yap, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a nationwide livestream on the official JCI Philippines Facebook page.
National President Thirdie Chua delivered the message, followed by a Couch Talk on Autism Awareness for World Autism Month, the ONCD segment, and Regional Vice President Deb Jomarleh Ucang's closing message. The morning concluded with fellowship and lunch at Dao Diamond Hotel and Restaurant, showing how local chapters can work together to deliver an initiative with national reach.
On December 21, 2025, the chapter carried out its annual Christmas gift-giving outreach for 24 female persons deprived of liberty at the Bohol District Jail - Female Dormitory.
Each shoebox was thoughtfully prepared with basic necessities and hygiene items meant to bring comfort and smiles during the holiday season.
More than the gifts, the chapter spent time offering heartfelt messages of hope, encouragement, and inspiration to remind each beneficiary that better days are still possible.
The page closes by framing Shoebox of Love as an outreach about restoring hope, nurturing forgiveness, and reminding people they are still worthy of compassion and a second chance.
Project Tabula Rasa is the chapter's education initiative for inclusive and accessible education through the creation of libraries in rural communities in Bohol.
The title comes from the Latin phrase for "empty slate" and the program carries the tagline "From Empty Slate to Literate" as it pushes toward SDG Target 4.6 on literacy and numeracy.
The project responds to education gaps sharpened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of Typhoon Odette by turning empty classrooms into dedicated library spaces for students who lack books, gadgets, and internet connectivity.
Fatima Elementary School in Cortes, Bohol became the first beneficiary through support from nine sister JCI chapters, four private businesses, and the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force 62 SAC Gunther.
On February 20, 2025, Delapaz Elementary School in Cortes, Bohol was transformed into a mobile museum experience through JCI Boholana Kisses and the National Museum of the Philippines-Bohol.
Recognizing that distance and limited resources prevent many students from visiting a museum, the team brought the museum directly into the classroom.
Book reading, puzzle building, coloring, sketching, and storytelling let students engage Philippine heritage through active participation, creativity, and teamwork.
The write-up frames MuseeYou as a step toward inclusive education, proving that meaningful cultural learning can happen inside underserved classrooms as much as inside formal institutions.
These markers are drawn from the issue's service counts, chapter age, board roster, and featured project set.
A count drawn from the project pages featured in the issue.
The issue pages collect messages from the father chapter, sister chapters, and peer chapters across Bohol, Cebu, Davao, Makati, Mandaue, San Pablo, and Surigao.
JCI Bohol Sandugo appears as the father chapter and sends its own message of support to the 2026 board.
The sister chapter pages carry messages from Angeles City Culiat, Metro Cebu Uptown, Surigao Nickel, Cebu, Davao, Makati, Mandaue, Cebu-Mactan Channel, San Pablo 7 Lakes, and Surigao North.
Together, these messages show how the chapter stays connected to the wider JCI movement beyond Bohol.
This list follows the actual organizations represented in the issue's father chapter and sister chapter messages.
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