JAPI Newsletter Volume IV
A victorious voyage by an unremitting captain
By Twinkle Amparo
One school year may seem to be short for those who desire to accomplish so much. JAPI president, Eric R. Alberto, with his sidearm executive director Krishna Alejandrino and along with the entire JAPI team, are just some of those who braced a challenging year and ended victorious with significant milestones for the organization; proving once again that when collaborative energies are put together, it can stir both existing practices and new convictions into a collective whole, leaving a meaningful end to another person’s life.
Relentlessly, JAPI has shown us that when the intentions are unequivocally done with sincerity, the results are undeniably fruitful. This is the kind of leadership put into effect by Mr. Alberto that earned JAPI major accomplishments for the last school year.
As the organization welcomes the new school year, it holds in its record an 18 percent increase in the number of scholars served by the newly established organizations, i.e., Business Mentors’ Club, Junior Executive Association (the equivalent of a student council). Learning activities were implemented, i.e., participation in selected quality business seminars and exposure to international trade bazaars, one of which is the well attended SMX Asian Business Expo. Four groups of students (JA mini – companies) were able to legitimize their businesses and are currently operating.
There were more organizations that willed to exert philanthropic commitments with a 30 percent increase in corporate benefactors; FedEx alone accounted for USD 25,000 (approximately PhP 1million); not to mention the creation of a techno-bank centre and library for the scholars.
Undeniably, these accomplishments were the driving force of JAPI in sustaining the interest of both the academic and the corporate sectors in their continuous support to the organization’s purpose.
As a result of last year’s accomplishments, we can expect two significant contributions to the educational mainstream, namely (1) the implementation of a more challenging and competitive program curriculum, and (2) the inauguration of the techno-bank and library centre in August 2009.
More can be expected from JAPI as Mr. Alberto unleashes the power of relentless volunteerism, our Captain in service.
JAPI concludes the school year with its annual awards night
By Krishna Alejandrino
JAPI Board of Trustees together with Toni Lee-Miriam College -the 2008-2009 JA Company of the Year. From left are Mr. Paul Senador, Mr. Enrique Umali and Mr. Luigi Lopa. On the utmost right is Mr. Arnel Anthony Abela- 2008-09 Marketing Adviser of the Year awardee with Mr. Krishna Alejandrino-JAPI Executive Director.
It was an emotion-filled night as JAPI officially concluded its triumphant year last March 2009, at the Petron Mega Plaza. The event was attended by distinguished guests from the academe, corporate benefactors and the spirited volunteers who served as advisers – the indefatigable mentors of the country’s young entrepreneurs.
It was the night of honouring the valued partners of JAPI. The scholars who successfully completed the course were addressed by Luis Ignacio Lopa, assistant vice president of PLDT and a member of the JAPI board of trustees.
JAPI is no less thankful for the services rendered by all its partners. Ronnie Latinazo, country manager of EMC Computer Systems and JAPI corporate secretary, was awarded the prestigious Presidential Award. Nilo Cruz, managing director of British Telecoms was likewise acknowledged for having served as president for four consecutive years. JAPI was also grateful to Alberto Villarosa, president of Security Bank Corporation and Carlos Ejercito, vice chair of United Laboratories, for their commitments and dedicated services to the organization as members of the board of trustees.
The scholars were likewise recognized for the effort they exerted during the program. Toni Lee mini-company of Miriam College received the Company of Year award and Claire Princesca C. Santos, also from Miriam College, received the President of the Year award.
The moment to reckon with is when with tearful eyes, Jose R. Facundo received the “Tanglaw ng Kabataan” Lifetime Achievement Award, for the many years he spent in service to the organization.
Snap Shot Photos of the 40th Junior Achievement of the Philippines, Inc. Awards Night
Mr . Jose R. Facundo (centre)-The first recipient of the “Tanglaw ng Kabataan” Award together with his beloved JA students.
 Mr. Luis Ignacio Lopa-JAPI Trustee, delivering his speech on behalf of JAPI President Eric Alberto. |
 The JAPI Trustees together with Presidents of different professional organizations. |
JAPI Golf Classic 2009
Undaunted by the global financial crisis, the country’s top executives flunked to Canlubang Golf and Country Club on March 6, 2009 for the well attended JAPI Golf Classic. Long after the friendly competition, it was fun activities, with the JAPI scholars entertaining the distinguished guests/golf players with their song and dance numbers. Mr. Eric Alberto, JAPI president, graced the activity to welcome the esteemed guests and to award the championship trophy to Security Bank Corporation.
GOLD SPONSORS:
PLDT Business Solutions; San Miguel Corporation; Security Bank Corporation.
SILVER SPONSORS:
EMC Computer Systems (FE) Ltd.; Smart Communications, Inc.; U – Freight Philippines, Inc.; United Laboratories, Inc .
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Aboitiz Power Solutions, Inc.; Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Inc.; Alaska Milk Corporation; Aon Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Philippines, Inc.; Baguio Exiles One; Baguio Exiles Two; Bank of Commerce; Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.; Colgate-Palmolive Philippines Inc.; Communigate Technologies Philippines, Inc.; DDB Philippines; Development Bank of the Philippines; Directories Philippines Corporation; Entrepreneurs Society of the Philippines; Fast Cargo Logistics Corporation; GMA Network, Inc.; Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc.; Intel Technology Philippines, Inc.; Isla Lipana & Co./PricewaterhouseCoopers; Metro Pacific Investment Corporation; Metro Rail Transit Development Corporation; Petron Corporation; Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation; RFM Corporation; SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co.; Union Bank of the Philippines; Zuellig Corporation
