JCI Manila Partners with Treston International College for Cultural Exchange and Community Development Initiatives

 In a partnership rooted in service, education, and global collaboration, JCI Manila officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Treston International College and Treston Cares on May 11, 2026, opening the door to a series of impactful initiatives for both local communities and international exchange programs.

Held at Treston International College in Taguig, the partnership was made possible through the support and collaboration of Academic Director Ma Carolona Abanil, together with Kix Tolentino, Jazzy Torre, and Director Lendle Ozaeta.

Led by Project Chairman Arnold Cruz, the agreement marks a meaningful collaboration between the sectors of leadership development, education, international relations, and community service.

Through this partnership, JCI Manila and Treston International College will jointly implement several initiatives throughout 2026, beginning with the upcoming Golden Heart Beyond Symposium on May 30, 2026.

The initiative will focus on supporting children with Cerebral Palsy through therapy programs, symposium sessions, and custom wheelchair donations—bringing together advocacy, medical support, and compassionate community engagement under one shared mission.

Beyond local impact, the partnership also expands internationally through the 3G Project, a student cultural exchange initiative that will allow Treston students to travel to Nagoya in July while also welcoming Japanese students to Manila.

For many students, the opportunity goes far beyond travel.

It becomes a chance to:

• experience new cultures
• build international friendships
• develop leadership skills
• and gain perspectives that extend beyond the classroom

According to Alf Yaptinchay, Director for International Affairs, the partnership reflects the growing vision of JCI Manila to create opportunities that combine both service and global engagement.

“We are partnered for the 3G Project where we do a student cultural exchange,” he shared.

He also highlighted the organization’s collaboration for Golden Heart Beyond, which includes symposium sessions, therapy support, and wheelchair donations for children with Cerebral Palsy.

More importantly, he expressed excitement for what lies ahead.

“Looking forward to more opportunities for partnership and collaboration.”

That statement captures the true spirit behind the agreement.

Because beyond signatures and formalities, the partnership represents something much bigger:

The belief that leadership becomes more meaningful when organizations work together to create opportunities for others.

Whether through helping children receive proper support and mobility assistance, or giving students the chance to connect with the world beyond their borders, the collaboration reflects the kind of impact that can happen when education, service, and leadership unite.

For JCI Manila, the partnership also reinforces its continued commitment to building programs that do not simply benefit one sector alone, but create long-term value across communities, schools, and future generations of leaders.

As preparations begin for both the Golden Heart Beyond Symposium and the 3G Project, the MOA signing serves as more than just the beginning of a partnership.

It is the beginning of shared experiences.
Shared opportunities.
And shared impact.

Because when organizations come together with purpose, collaboration becomes more than cooperation—

it becomes a platform for transforming lives locally and globally.