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JCI Surigao North’s Unforgettable Adventures at the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference

From culture to camaraderie, our Mati experience was filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories.

Connecting with fellow JCI members and exploring the beauty of Mati, Davao – what could be better?
JCI Surigao North found More Adventures, Truly Incredible experiences in Mati, Davao! We had the best time at the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference, immersing ourselves in the local culture and breathtaking scenery. This trip was definitely one for the books, filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable adventures. #FeelMati
A heartfelt thank you to JCI Mati led by 2025 LO President Joel Vincent and JCI Philippines Area 5 Mindanao led by 2025 Area Vice President Charinna Barro-Quilaneta for your warm welcome and exceptional experience. We’re leaving with full hearts and a renewed commitment to JCI’s mission. See you next time! 🧡

JCI Surigao North Shines at Gawad Mindanao Agung Awards

Keep Going Forward: The Journey of the Rising North, Honored at the Gawad Mindanao Agung Awards Night

Mati City, Davao, Philippines – JCI Surigao North celebrated an outstanding and remarkable night at the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference – Gawad Mindanao Agung Awards Night. The chapter distinguished itself by securing 𝟭𝟭 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱, a testament to the dedication and commitment of its whole membership.
This achievement highlights the chapter’s passion for making a tangible difference in its community. JCI Surigao North is proud to have received:
🥇🥇🥇🥇𝟰 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀.
𝟭. 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗖𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟯
𝟮. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻
𝟯. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
𝟰. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
🥈🥈🥈𝟯 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.
𝟭. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
𝟮. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
𝟯. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
🔑🔑🔑🔑 𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.
𝟭. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗖𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲
𝟮. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
𝟯. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
𝟰. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
JCI Surigao North is deeply honored by these recognition, which inspires it to continue pushing for positive change. This success is attributed to the amazing individuals within JCI Surigao North, and the chapter is excited to leverage this momentum to further enhance its contributions to the community.
This victory stands as a tribute to the teamwork and dedication of everyone in JCI Surigao North, under the leadership of 2025 LO President Atty. Krystel Grace Calderon-Buniel. The chapter extends its congratulations to all members on this significant achievement.
WE ARE JCI SURIGAO NORTH! WE KEEP GOING FORWARD TO BUILD A BETTER AND STRONGER RISING NORTH! WE THE NORTH! 🧡🔥

JCI Surigao North Kicks Off the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference

Day 1 in Mati City sets the stage for connection, learning, and leadership.

Kicking off the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference strong! 💪
JCI Surigao North is READY! 🔥 September 5, 2025 – Day 1 of the 45th JCIP Mindanao Area Conference at Mati City, Davao Oriental is off to an amazing start! Day 1 is all about setting the stage for success. Let’s connect, learn, and lead together.
“In Mati, you don’t just travel, you #FeelMati – More Adventures, Truly Incredible! Make it Mati! Maganahay Ngadi!”

JCI Surigao North Congratulates JCI Surigao Nickel on a Successful AGMM 2025

Celebrating the chapter’s achievements and welcoming Pres.-Elect Jair Balberan with his 2026 Board of Directors.

JCI Surigao North extends its congratulations to JCI Surigao Nickel on a highly successful Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) last August 15, 2025 at Maradjaw Events Center, Surigao City. The chapter commends 2025 Local Organization President Carlson Jay E. Martinez, with his Board of Directors and all the members of JCI Surigao Nickel for their outstanding achievements throughout the year, marked by impactful projects and initiatives that embody the JCI mission. JCI Surigao North is proud to stand alongside JCI Surigao Nickel in their commitment to creating positive change within the community.
A highlight of the AGMM 2025 was the election of Jair Balberan as the incoming Local Organization President for 2026, along with his esteemed Board of Directors. JCI Surigao North offers its full support to Pres-Elect Jair and his BOD as they embark on their leadership journey. We are confident that under their guidance, JCI Surigao Nickel will continue to thrive and make a significant difference in the lives of the people they serve. We look forward to collaborating with them in the coming year.

NEMCO Student Leaders Join JCI’s Leading with Purpose

Eleven student leaders gained clarity, commitment, and innovation in leadership.

Eleven (11) student leaders from Northeastern Mindanao Colleges (NEMCO) participated in the Leading with Purpose, a leadership development initiative held at the NEMCO Research Office.
The project, facilitated by JCI, aims to inspire and equip young leaders with the mindset and values necessary to lead with clarity, passion, and purpose. The activity featured two insightful sessions delivered by JCI members:
“Building Commitment, Initiative, and Innovation as Student Leaders” by Raxiey G. Adolfo, 2025 Local Skills Development Director; and
“Why We Do What We Do as Student Leaders” by Kenn Edgar A. Parojinog, 2025 Vice President for Business.
Throughout the discussions, participants reflected on the true meaning of leadership—emphasizing that it is not defined by titles or positions but by influence, responsibility, and service. The sessions encouraged student leaders to remain committed to their roles, take initiative in addressing challenges, and innovate even when resources are limited.
This initiative reinforces JCI’s mission of empowering young people to create positive change and contributes to building a stronger culture of student leadership within NEMCO and the wider Surigao community.

Passing the Torch, Building the Future

JCI Surigao North welcomes its new leaders while honoring a legacy of purpose-driven impact.

Passing the Torch, Strengthening the Legacy.
JCI Surigao North held its Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) last August 17, 2025 — a moment to reflect, elect, and look ahead.
2025 LO President Atty. Krystel Grace L. Calderon-Buniel, together with her dedicated Board of Directors, proudly shared their milestones and achievements — a testament to servant leadership, teamwork, and the spirit of creating lasting impact. Her journey reminds us that leadership is not only about achieving goals and points, but also about empowering others to #KeepGoingForward with purpose – leading with purpose.
As one chapter closes, another begins. JCI Surigao North’s whole membership warmly welcome 2026 LO President-elect Jemima S. Plaza and her newly elected Board of Directors, ready to carry the torch with fresh vision and determination. Together, they will make an impact and build better — for the members, the community, and the greater mission of JCI Surigao North.
Here’s to continuing the legacy of action, collaboration, and hope as we shape a better tomorrow.
WE ARE JCI SURIGAO NORTH. WE THE NORTH.
SOARING HIGHER FOR A BETTER HOUSE OF THE NORTH!

Shaping Leaders with Vision and Purpose

Through training sessions on foresight and purpose, JCI Surigao North members were inspired to lead with clarity and passion.

At the House of the North, the members believe that true leadership begins with vision and purpose.
August 17 2025, JCI Surigao North members had the privilege of learning through North’s Training Sessions from 2025 Vice President for Community Mariel P. Makinano through “Future Thinking and Strategic Foresight”, a session that opened their eyes to anticipating change and embracing innovation. It reminded them that the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
The members were also inspired with another session by 2025 Vice President for Business Kenn Edgar A. Parojinog in “Leading with Purpose: Why We Do What We Do in JCI.” VP Kenn’s words grounded the members in the deeper “why” behind their actions — that every project, every program, every effort, and every step the members take in JCI is for a greater cause.
Together, JCI Surigao North’s members reminded to #KeepGoingForward, not just as leaders, but as individuals fueled by passion and service.

Celebrating Youth Leadership at the Suyog Awards 2025

JCI Surigao North joins the inaugural Suyog Awards to honor and empower Surigao’s young leaders.

JCI Surigao North was honored to take part in the inaugural Suyog Awards 2025 organized by the Local Youth Development Office of Surigao City.
2025 LO President Atty. Krystel Grace L. Calderon-Buniel presented the JCI Surigao North’s Choice Award – Surigao Youth Convergence. The ceremony was joined by fellow JCI Surigao chapters — JCI Surigao Wensie, led by 2025 LO President Maraya L. Lorente, and JCI Surigao Nickel, headed by 2025 LO President Carlson Jay E. Martinez — demonstrating unity and support for the youth of Surigao City. We also sincerely thank RVP Richmond Anthony Riain Alfonso for his unwavering support and encouragement toward our chapter’s endeavors.
JCI Surigao North remains steadfast in its mission to nurture future leaders, champion meaningful change, and create lasting impact in the community — living out the JCI Mission of providing development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

Empowering Young Voices in Santa Monica

Sapao Debate 2025 empowered Santa Monica youth with confidence, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

The Sapao Debate Training and Competition 2025 marked a milestone for youth development in the Municipality of Santa Monica, Siargao, Surigao del Norte. Designed to strengthen the skills of young leaders, the program aimed not just to train participants in debating techniques, but to cultivate critical thinking, reasoned argumentation, respectful discourse, and active citizenship—skills vital for their personal growth and for shaping the community’s future.
Facilitated by JCI Surigao North’s 2025 Local Skills and Development Director Raxiey G. Adolfo in partnership with the Local Government of Santa Monica, the training provided a safe space for the youth to express themselves, challenge ideas, and learn to back their positions with evidence and logic.
The impact goes beyond competition day—participants walk away more confident, articulate, and ready to take on leadership roles in their schools, organizations, and local initiatives. This effort reinforces the vision of Santa Monica as a community where young voices are not only heard but also empowered to make a difference.

Strengthening Innovation Partnerships in Surigao

JCI Surigao North and DOST-SNSU WAVES TBI join forces to empower local startups, foster inclusive development, and drive community growth.

JCI Surigao North took a proactive step toward fostering innovation and inclusive development in Surigao del Norte through a strategic meeting with the DOST-SNSU WAVES Technology Business Incubator on July 8, 2025, at Surigao City Hall.
Represented by its 2025 LO President Atty. Krystel Grace Calderon-Buniel, Vice President for Community Mariel Makinano, and Vice President for Business Kenn Edgar Parojinog, JCI Surigao North expressed its commitment to support local startups through mentorship, collaborative events, and expanded entrepreneurial networks. In turn, the DOST-SNSU WAVES TBI team, led by its Manager Dr. Stephinejane Musico, welcomed the initiatives and pledged to work hand-in-hand with JCI in advancing innovation-driven programs.
This synergy marks the beginning of a purposeful partnership aimed at co-creating impactful solutions for community and economic growth. A Memorandum of Understanding is set to be formalized by both parties to align future initiatives and empower Surigaonons to bring their entrepreneurial visions to life.
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