About Us
JCI Puerto Princesa Oil is a local organization member of JCI Philippines under the Junior Chamber International, a global network of emerging leaders aged 18–40 who learn by doing, grow by sharing, and lead by acting.
In Puerto Princesa and across Palawan, we provide leadership development opportunities that empower young people to create real, measurable impact in their communities.
We are part of Junior Chamber International’s global network of young leaders.
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.
Areas of Opportunity
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Individual Development
Programs that build personal and professional skills—from communication and public speaking to leadership bootcamps and our LIFE Series—so young people can lead with confidence.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Initiatives that support entrepreneurship and economic growth, including skills trainings, mentoring, and recognition programs.
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Community Action
Projects that respond to local needs in education, health, inclusive communities, and long-term community development, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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International Cooperation
Opportunities to connect with JCI leaders worldwide, join exchanges and campaigns, and bring global perspectives back to Palawan.
At JCI Puerto Princesa Oil, the JCI Action Framework guides our journey and keeps every project focused, measurable, and aligned with real community needs.
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We ground every JCI Puerto Princesa Oil project in real community needs. We listen, we ask. We don’t assume. We always keep an open-mind to better understand the root causes behind local challenges.
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We shape every program around what people actually need. We test ideas, we co-create with partners, we refine. We make sure each plan is clear, realistic, and built for meaningful impact.
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We follow through on our commitments with focus and discipline. We organize, we coordinate, we show up. We make sure every step in the project leads to real, felt positive change in people’s lives.
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We look honestly at what worked and what did not. We measure, we document, we listen to feedback. We use every lesson to improve the next project and scale the solutions that truly make a difference.
Our Projects
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![A woman wearing a black cap and glasses presenting at a workshop or seminar, standing beside a presentation podium, with a large colorful banner behind her that reads 'SAMALL PWD Sensitivity Training' with the date '03 July 20' and the location 'SM City Puerto Princesa'.]()
SAMA ALL Inclusivity Program
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![Two men sitting at a desk during a community-based HIV screening event, with a banner reading 'SAVE SEX SAVE' in the background.]()
SAVE SEXY Public Health Program
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![Group photo of diverse people, including military personnel and civilians, posing indoors in front of a large window, with flags and banners in the background.]()
PANATANG MAKABAYAN Peace Advocacy Program
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![Group of people posing with arms raised in front of rocky waterfall surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.]()
MOVE Sports & Wellness Development Program
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![A man speaking at a presentation event titled 'RISE' about acts of reformation and initiatives for a sustainable environment, attended by a seated audience.]()
ARISE Environmental Sustainability Program
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![A group of people gathered outdoors around a woman with long black hair, who is sitting on the ground and appears to be involved in a traditional activity. The woman is wearing a red shirt, and some of the people surrounding her look on with interest. One person in the foreground is taking a photo or video with a smartphone. The setting appears to be a wooded area with sunlight filtering through the trees.]()
HARBEST Food Security Program
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![Group of people sitting on a mat, making a craft with natural materials, with an art display and vendor booth in the background.]()
REPLICA Cultural Affairs Program
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![Children and adults gathered around a child on a stretcher with ropes, participating in a rescue drill outdoors.]()
JUNIOR RESCUE Disaster Risk Reduction Program
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![A group of people gathered outdoors around a person pouring something into buckets, with cars parked behind them and a yellow building in the background.]()
HAPAG BAYANIHAN Relief Operations Program
Why Join JCI Puerto Princesa Oil?
Grow as a young leader. Serve our community.
Step into a community where your growth and Palawan’s future go hand in hand. Through real projects, training, and mentorship, you’ll build the confidence, skills, and network to lead—while creating tangible change for the people and places you care about most.
Network with young professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants
Hands-on leadership experience running real projects
Access to national and international JCI events and opportunities
Training in public speaking, project management, and fundraising
“JCI Puerto Princesa Oil pushed me out of my comfort zone and into real leadership, where every project meant making tough decisions, listening more deeply, and standing up for what our community needed. In the process, I didn’t just gain skills and confidence; I gained brothers and sisters for life, people who showed up in the hardest days of my term and still show up today. Membership gave me titles; leadership development gave me purpose; but it’s the lifelong friendships we built while serving together that make me proudest to wear the JCI pin.”
Russell Fernandez
2023 Local President
Take Action Today
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Become a Member
Grow as a leader, build your network, and help drive projects that matter to you and your community.
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Volunteer Your Time
Lend your skills and energy to specific projects and events, even if you’re not ready to become a member yet.
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Fuel the Mission
Your support helps us train more youth, sustain community projects, and expand our reach across Palawan.