A Million Reasons to Lead Beyond: JCI Manila Secures Landmark Partnership for World Congress 2026

In the journey toward JCI World Congress 2026 in Clark, milestones are not just measured in plans—but in partnerships that make bold visions possible. On this path, JCI Manila has achieved a defining breakthrough: a PHP 1,000,000 sponsorship secured through a monumental partnership with Nippon Paint.

This milestone was formalized through an official Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing—marking not just a financial achievement, but a strong vote of confidence in JCI Manila’s ability to deliver a world-class global event.

This is what it means to Lead Beyond expectations.

As preparations intensify for World Congress 2026, partnerships like this play a critical role in transforming ideas into reality. Hosting a global gathering of leaders requires not only vision, but the resources and support to execute at the highest level. The collaboration with Nippon Paint represents exactly that—alignment between purpose-driven leadership and corporate commitment to impact.

But behind every milestone is a story of collaboration.

This achievement would not have been possible without the support of Buildhub.ph, whose leadership team played a key role in bringing this partnership to life. Leading the charge is CEO and 2022 JCI Manila President Richard Lim, alongside CO-CEO and 2025 JCI Manila Vice President Andre Bernardo, COO and 2022 JCI Manila Director Duane Young, CTO Mark Penafiel, and CSO Tim Syquiatco.

Their combined efforts demonstrate what happens when leadership extends beyond individual roles and moves toward collective success. It is a clear example of how partnerships—when driven by shared goals—can unlock opportunities that benefit not just organizations, but entire communities.

This is what it means to Lead Beyond boundaries—through collaboration.

Within JCI Manila, the success of this partnership also reflects the dedication of key leaders who continue to drive the World Congress forward. Special recognition goes to JM Santos, Deputy Congress Director for World Congress 2026, and Ned Sytengco, Chairman for Corporate Sponsors. Their efforts were instrumental in closing this major deal—demonstrating persistence, strategic engagement, and a deep understanding of what it takes to secure high-impact partnerships.

This is what it means to Lead Beyond the Expected.

More than the numbers, this partnership signals something larger.

It shows that JCI Manila is not only preparing to host the world—it is building the foundation to deliver an experience that reflects excellence, innovation, and global relevance. Every sponsorship secured strengthens the capacity of the organization to create meaningful programs, elevate delegate experiences, and leave a lasting legacy long after the Congress concludes.

And this is only the beginning.

As the momentum builds, this milestone serves as both validation and motivation. Validation that the vision for Clark 2026 is compelling enough to attract strong partners. Motivation to continue pushing forward, securing more collaborations, and expanding the reach of what JCI Manila can achieve.

Because in JCI Manila, progress is never static.

It is always about moving forward.
Always about raising the standard.
Always about choosing to Lead Beyond limits.

With the support of partners like Nippon Paint and Buildhub.ph, and the leadership of dedicated individuals behind the scenes, the road to World Congress 2026 is becoming clearer—and stronger.

A million pesos is more than a number.
It is a symbol.

A symbol of trust.
A symbol of partnership.
A symbol of what becomes possible when leaders come together with a shared vision.

And as JCI Manila continues its journey toward Clark 2026, one thing is certain:

This is just the beginning of something bigger.

Because when leaders choose to Lead Beyond, milestones like this are not the finish line—

they are the starting point for even greater impact.