Our 2026 Board of Directors
Leaders who grow leaders for Palawan.
Our Board of Directors and officers are not just administrators—they are active mentors who turn JCI Puerto Princesa Oil into a leadership lab for young Palaweños.
Each role is designed to give emerging leaders real responsibility, clear guidance, and a pathway to positive change for their communities.
Franze Joshua Baranda
2026 Local President
As representative of the local organization, Pres. Josh leads the Board and General Membership in implementing our Strategic Plan, ensuring every project creates clear leadership opportunities and real impact in Palawan communities.
Bernie Barbas
IPP Bernie serves as an adviser and continuity keeper, helping the current Board build on past gains while mentoring new leaders stepping into key roles.
Internal Vice President
Edriane Ace Barone
VP Ace focuses on member experience and development, from onboarding and trainings to engagement and retention initiatives.
Local Secretary
Joven Loyd Hermano
Sec. Joven oversees documentation, minutes, and key records, helping the chapter maintain transparency and institutional memory.
Immediate Past President
Executive Vice President
Manuel Isaac Bernardino III
Supporting the President, EVP Manu coordinates with all directorates, making sure programs across membership, partnerships, and community action are aligned and well-resourced.
External Vice President
Joaquin Philippe Ortega
VP Joaquin builds and nurtures relationships with partners—LGUs, schools, MSMEs, NGOs, and other organizations—to multiply the reach of our programs.
Local Treasurer
Kurt Lee Aquino
Treas. Kurt leads the finance team in building a transparent, sustainable financial structure that can support bigger and more impactful projects.
Directorates & Committees
Internal Affairs
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Director: Vincent Lou Adlain
Develops and executes comprehensive strategies to recruit new members, retain existing ones, and create meaningful engagement experiences.
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Director: Maurice Philip Albayda
Designs and coordinates JCI-certified training programs, leadership development tracks, and specialized certification courses that prepare members for advancement in regional, area, and national JCI positions.
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Director: John Villon
Manages the strategic pursuit of JCIPEA Platinum certification, coordinates all award submissions for maximum recognition, and implements performance tracking systems that demonstrate organizational excellence.
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Establishes automated reporting mechanisms, digital communication platforms, and data management systems that ensure 100% compliance with JCI requirements while streamlining organizational operations.
External Affairs
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Negotiates and maintains strategic alliances with government units, academic institutions, and industry associations that advance organizational goals and create sustainable revenue opportunities.
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Director: Water O’ Neil De Leon
Coordinates venue management, event planning, transportation arrangements, and resource allocation for all organizational activities while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.
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Director: Jayson Lampago
Develops and executes community impact projects that create measurable positive outcomes for beneficiaries while aligning with local development priorities and JCI Mission.
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Director: Francis Kiko Polizon
Conducts community needs assessments, measures project effectiveness through data collection, and provides evidence-based recommendations for program improvement and strategic decision-making.
Communications
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Director: Moises Casimiro
Manages all external communications including media relations, stakeholder correspondence, and public messaging that enhances JCI Puerto Princesa Oil's reputation and visibility.
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Director: Carl Daluz
Maintains regulatory compliance documentation, proof of project implementation, and organizational archives while ensuring timely distribution to relevant parties.
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Creates multimedia content, manages social media presence, develops marketing materials, and ensures brand consistency across all platforms to attract new members and partners.
Finance
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Generates diversified revenue streams through professional training programs, consulting services, and entrepreneurial ventures to achieve annual revenue target.
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Secures corporate sponsorships, manages sponsor relationships, and develops mutually beneficial partnership agreements that provide sustainable funding for organizational initiatives.
Our organizational chart is designed to support big, ambitious projects while giving members clear lines of support and mentorship.
At the top is the General Membership, who approve projects and drive initiatives forward, supported by the President, Board, and a network of directorates focused on key areas of work.
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The heart of the organization, approving projects and holding leaders accountable.
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Sets direction, safeguards strategy, and ensures alignment with our mission and Strategic Plan.
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Focused teams handling membership, programs, finance, partnerships, communications, and more.
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Members and volunteers who design, implement, and evaluate individual initiatives using the JCI Action Framework.
From Member to Board:
Our Leadership Pathway
We treat every role—from committee member to Board officer—as a step in a clear leadership pathway.
Members can start by volunteering on a project team, move on to become project chairs and directors, and eventually serve as local officers and President.
At each stage, we provide training, mentorship, and feedback so that leadership growth is transparent, structured, and merit-based.
Ready to Lead with Us?
If you see yourself leading projects, shaping strategy, or representing young Palaweños, JCI Puerto Princesa Oil is your training ground.
Start where you are—volunteer on a project, join a committee, or explore membership—and grow into the role that fits your leadership journey.