Beyond Expectations: PE Edison Ke’s Vision for JCI Manila

At the recent Know Your Candidates Forum held at MGallery in Manila, Edison Ke outlined a bold and ambitious vision for JCI Manila. Now that he has been elected, the brotherhood looks at him not just as a candidate, but as its new leader and with that comes the responsibility of bringing his promises to life.

President-elect (PE) Edison “Eds” Ke’s presentation was structured around a clear and compelling theme: leading “Beyond.” Beyond what is expected, beyond the limits of the present, and beyond the generation that came before us. His roadmap projected the strength, scale, and spirit of JCI Manila as it prepares to host the World Congress in 2026.

From his presentation, members can expect the following from his leadership:

• Strengthened Organization Today: With 600+ active members, award-winning legacy projects, and a powerful digital presence, PE Eds emphasized sustaining JCI Manila’s identity as a premier, globally recognized chapter.

• Beyond the Expected: More than 400 projects, 500+ members activated, and stronger business and mentorship networks will continue to define the internal culture. Recognition through the Monching Award and consistent social engagement reflect his commitment to excellence.

• Beyond the Limit: PE Eds envisions deeper collaboration with sister chapters locally and internationally, stronger ties with JCI Philippines, and an unparalleled showing at the World Congress including 600+ Manila delegates.

• Congress Year: With over 400 projects across all directorates, aggressive fundraising initiatives, and 1,000 local plus 5,000 international delegates expected, PE Eds positions JCI Manila as the standard bearer for World Congress 2026.

• Beyond the Next Generation: High-impact community projects in health, livelihood, and education will benefit over one million lives, proving that JCI Manila’s influence goes beyond its membership and into the heart of society.

PE Edison Ke’s election signals not just continuity but a challenge to deliver on the audacious promise of leading “Beyond.” As the brotherhood rallies under his leadership, the coming year will test his ability to transform vision into action, and ambition into legacy.

For JCI Manila, the expectation is clear: under PE Eds’ Board of Directors, we look not only at what the organization is, but at what it dares to become.