SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna | JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes received multiple awards and national recognitions at the 2026 Southern Luzon Area Conference (SOLAC) and JCI Philippines National Convention, earning distinctions for its community programs, organizational performance, leadership initiatives and successful hosting of a major regional gathering.
The chapter’s achievements included four Dangal Awards, a Dakila Award, several Top 5 finalist citations, and special organizational recognitions at the regional level. It also received the Temiong Award for Best JCI Philippines Area Conference at the 2026 national convention in Zamboanga City for its hosting of San Pabluy SOLAC 2026.
At the 46th SOLAC 2026, held in San Pablo City from September 4 to 6, the chapter received the Dangal Awards for Best Food Security and Sustainability Program for its Lakes for Life, Strengthening Food Security Together Program; Best Local Corporate Social Responsibility Program for Share the Gift of H.O.P.E. (Humility, Optimism, and Providing Encouragement); Most Outstanding JCI Member for Harry-Up! Let’s Create Positive Change; and Most Outstanding JCI Family for Basta Estrellado, Garantisadong Outstanding.
It also received the Dakila Award for Best JCI Local Organization Publication for 7 Lakes: Exploring San Pablo City Through JCI Journey.
The chapter secured Top 5 finalist citations in five categories: Most Outstanding JCI Chapter President, Category 3, for JESStination: A Journey of JCI Leadership; Most Outstanding JCI Local Organization, Category 3, for Shaping Change: Achieving Excellence; Most Outstanding JCI Senator for Sen PJ, All the Way! The Catalyst Senator; Best International Development Program for SafeHER and her Voice; and Best Public Relations Program for Lead the Now, Shape the Next 77.
Other regional recognitions included the Champion Award under the Platinum Banner Awards for outstanding implementation of impactful 2026 JCI Philippines national programs, the 2026 JCI Performance Efficiency Award with a Diamond Seal of Efficiency for exceeding 100 percent, and recognition for its national environmental initiative, Think Green, Go Green, through From Roots to Results: A Tree Planting Initiative Year 2.
At the JCI Philippines National Convention held in Zamboanga City from October 15 to 17, the chapter received the Temiong Award for Best JCI Philippines Area Conference for San Pabluy SOLAC 2026: Beyond the Conference, Into the Experience. Its community initiative, JEErney of Care: Clean Hands, Healthy Futures, also earned a Top 5 finalist citation for Best Local Community Impact Program.
The recognitions reflect the chapter’s work across several areas of community development, including food security, environmental protection, public health, corporate social responsibility, leadership development and public engagement. Its award-winning entries also demonstrate the range of projects undertaken by its members and the participation of partners and supporters in carrying out these initiatives.
San Pabluy SOLAC 2026 brought together JCI members and young leaders from Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Cavite, the Bicol Region and other participating areas for three days of leadership activities, competitions, fellowship, business meetings and community engagement. The conference included a community impact and eco-tourism tour at Pandin Lake, one of San Pablo City’s Seven Lakes, and concluded with an awards ceremony at the San Pablo Convention Center.
JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes traces its beginnings to October 3, 1948, when the local organization was established in the city. Its charter officers
Over the decades, JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes has undertaken community initiatives in education, public health, environmental protection, youth development and cultural promotion. Among its notable historical projects were the Keep the City Clean campaign, the Pag-Ibig at Pag-Asa school for children with special needs, and Kabyaw sa Kalikasan, a cycling event promoting environmental awareness and community participation. The chapter also received national recognition for its Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise campaign.
In its announcement, JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes credited its members, past presidents, sponsors, partners and supporters for contributing to the organization’s accomplishments. It emphasized that the recognitions represented collective work rather than the efforts of individual members alone.
The latest awards add to the chapter’s record of leadership development and community service in San Pablo City, while reinforcing its continuing participation in regional and national JCI initiatives.
The chapter’s commitment to leadership development also extended to the incoming local organization presidents, who attended the JCI Philippines Presidents’ Academy in Isabela City, Basilan. Among the participants was Harry Viterbo, incoming 2027 president of JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes, who joined fellow incoming chapter presidents in the leadership training program. The academy aims to prepare newly elected presidents for the responsibilities of leading their respective organizations through discussions and training on organizational governance, strategic planning, effective management and community project implementation. It also provides a venue for incoming leaders to exchange experiences, strengthen professional relationships and establish a shared direction for JCI’s continuing leadership and community development initiatives.
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