The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Makati celebrates its 57th Induction and Turnover Ceremony with philanthropist Lawrence “Lance” Li Tan ito be inducted as the 2021 President on February 6 at the Manila Yacht Club by Robert “Bobby” Joseph, Rotary Club of Manila President and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Latvia.
Being an exemplary leader himself, Joseph believes Tan will successfully lead JCI Makati in continuously implementing programs and projects that create positive changes in targeted communities across the country.
“It is both a privilege and humbling to be the 2021 President of JCI Makati,” says Tan, whose passion is to create young leaders with his projects.
The ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Saturday streamed live on the JCI Makati Facebook page.
Tan’s biggest project is the Positive Impact on Nation’s Change (PINC) Week last November 19, which was composed of 19 projects that were done in a span of one week.
The same culminated with a PINC Congress, which was attended by more than 5,000 youths from different colleges and universities in Metro Manila. It has become an annual major event of JCI Makati to reach more youths and address their immediate issues in the society.
At the height of the pandemic last year, Lance chaired the JCIdeas, where established businessmen and personalities were invited as speakers in encouraging the Filipino entrepreneurs and workers to pivot on the new normal brought by the pandemic.
Lance’s passion in helping the underprivileged sector expanded not only to out-of-school youths but now on a barangay or community level.
Lance’s major projects focus on the 17 goals of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). His life revolves around his love for country by doing his own initiative in promoting the Philippines, as he was also hailed as Tourism Business Innovator last year.
His main business, Lakbay Museo, is located inside S Maison Mall in MOA Complex, Pasay City and is one of the most frequented attractions by both locals and foreign tourists. Here, the “Museum Prince” showcases the key destinations of the country, regional festivals, ethnic costumes, regional cuisines and culture, collection of Philippine fabrics, grains, and beans in just 1,000 steps.
Tan ended 2020 with a three-peat Asia Leader Award last November 20 held in Makati Shangri-La Hotel. He also brought home not only the major award, but also the Tourism Excellence Award, and Innovative Businessman of the Year.
Aside from Tan, other officers to be inducted are Joey A. Moyaen (Secretary), Herbert Joey Garcia (Immediate Past President), Francisco V. Cresencio (Executive Vice President), Sidney A. Cuesta (Vice President – External), Ken Oliver E. Okuya (Vice President – Internal), Mark Dennis V. Uyaco (Vice President – Membership), Jose Karlo B. Hain (Vice President – Community), Brycan Dayao (Executive Treasurer), Reynard Francisco (Local Executive Director), Elmar M. Nabisa (Director for Community Development), Nicanor C. Satur JR. (Local Training Director), Hosfelito O. Fines (Director for Membership and Recruitment), and Wenfred T. De Guzman (Director for PR and Media Affairs).
To be inducted are Joseph Orinion (Director of Organizational Development), Erick John Sahagun (Director for Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship), Mark Lester Lico (Director for Environmental Protection and Impact Manager), and Errol Dela Cruz (Ambassador for International Affairs).