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Vol. 3. No. 3 - August 2004
Happy 30th Anniversary!
by SGAure
The celebration of the 30th anniversary of JAKA Investments Corporation
(JIC) was a roaring success! JAKA originally started on August 8, 1974,
and because the date fell on a Sunday, the celebration started early on.
Every year, HRM would think of themes to complement the anniversary. This
year, the theme was “JAKA… Big Leap!”
 Last August
2, 2004, employees of JIC and members of the JAKA Adventure Club commemorated
JAKA’s founding anniversary by undertaking a tree-planting project
in the effort to help protect the environment at the Splendido Taal Golf
Course. The activity was dubbed as “Thirty trees for thirty years”
- one tree for every year of JAKA’s corporate existence. A time
capsule containing JAKA memorabilia ( Infocus newsletters, Aviso newsletters,
resume of JAKA executives and personal letters from Sen.Juan Ponce Enrile
and JAKA Chairperson Cristina Ponce Enrile) and newspapers was also lowered
on the Splendido grounds. The said time capsule will be opened fifty years
after by the future grandchildren of the principals. Afterwards, a sumptuous
lunch was served a la fresco. In the afternoon of the same day, members
of the Philippine Outback Hunters Association had a blast practicing their
shooting skills at the Tierra del Fuego Shooting Range.
 The tree-planting
activity was spearheaded by JAKA President and CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile,
Mr. Percy Lukban, Senior Vice President for the Property Group and Mr.
Armando Ponce Enrile – “Ka Toti”, Splendido Taal Golf
Course Director. Former Senator Loren Legarda, a staunch environmental
advocate, was also present to grace the occasion. Cong. Victoria Reyes
and Sta. Lucia Executives Mr. Exequiel Robles and Mr. Buddy Encarnado
were also present. Mayors, councilors and other local officials from Tagaytay
and Batangas also helped in making the affair memorable.
On August 5, JAKA Adventure Club also conducted a fund-raising campaign
by holding a bingo. Winners included: Royden Stagen ( Php 2,000.00), Nestor
Oafallas (Php 1,500.00), Sarah Enriquez (Php 1,000.00), Felix Meneses
(Php 500.00) and Flor Dastas (Php 500.00).
To cap the week-long anniversary celebration, HRM scheduled a whole day
of fun and games last August 6.
The celebration started with a Mass facilitated by Fr. Kitz Hernandez
from San Isidro Parish. Mass sponsorship was assigned to the Corporate
Strategic Cell, while the JAKA choir graced the entire mass with their
angelic voices. Another part of the event was the opening and blessing
of the JAKA Fitness Center with KPE and other executives and employees
cutting the ceremonial ribbon. During the program proper, KPE delivered
her Opening Remarks and Message for the employees. Ever since she headed
the realm of JAKA, she would never fail to give the employee messages
of encouragement to continue with their undertakings, allowing them to
help in achieving the stability of the company. Afterwards, the employees
all applauded the presentation of the JAKA choir, who prepared a special
presentation. The members of the choir interpreted the song “I Say
a Little Prayer for You.” After the song rendition, the fun games
started.
Days before the celebration, employees were asked to register their groupings
with HRM. There were five teams: The Blue Team was headed by Jeanne Marquez
and the other members were Shella Chua, Grace Perez, Rex Roldan, John
Mamburam, Jeff Palpalatoc, Tam Montañez, Olive Ramos, Erna Bolos,
Julie Perez, Irma Cantos, Lyn De Vera. The Green Team was led by Maricel
Landingin and the members were Ruby Pono, Manny Aycardo, Lorna Lingat,
Maricar De Manzana, Melanie Abille, Soc Conejos, Jopie Monponbanua, Debbie
Gamboa, Jasmin Mesias, Royden Stagen, Joey Tumomba, Edwin Manto and Jimmy
Villa. The Orange Team consisted of July Sibal (team leader), Rhoda Baltazar,
Lilia Salvador, Raquel Mirande, Clyde Saylago, Rebecca Merginio, Calda
Caling, Shella Esposo, Ernalyn Caventa, Roque Umali, Robert Madriaga,
Ella Caspe and Lito Cabasag. The Yellow Team consisted of Mike Antonio,
team leader, Joes Luna, Mylene Paracad, Leah Bellosillo, Belen Fabicon,
Rnel Añana, Edna Medenilla, Jay Mariano, Sherryl Quiambao, Karl
Gnilo, Flor Dastas, Erwin Basilio, Angie Saralde, and Angie Joyas. Lastly,
the Red team was headed by Tess Ruiz with Renie Dimaculangan, Ana Tadeo,
Jen Garcia, Belinda Mamawan, Janice Dela Paz, Juvy Mendoza, Joei Berdos,
Larry Llantino, George Jose, Ruby Red, Dennis Conte and Ariel Carandang.
Joseph Calalo facilitated the monitoring of raffle draws. There were
10 winners of P500.00 which included Jeanne Marquez, Lito Cabasag, Olive
Ramos, Jeilenn Blanco, Bert Madriaga, Joseph Calalo, George Jose, and
Janice Dela Paz. The jackpot worth P1, 000.00 went to Sarah Enriquez.
A search for JAKA logo was also done, with cash prizes of P200.00 for
each winner. The winners were Ella Caspe, Rex Roldan, Nestor Oafallas,
Pio Lagrimas and Jeff Palpalatoc. The Blue team won the “Complete
the Picture”, while the Red Team won the “Water Relay.”
For the “Saluhang Itlog,” Jen Garcia and Joei Berdos of the
Red Team and Lorna Lingat and Joey Tumomba of the Grean Team won. Lito
Cabasag of the Orange Team won the “Piñata”, while
Larry Llantino of the Red team and Flor Dastas of the Yellow Team bagged
the jackpot prize for the “Pabitin.” Winners for the “Bring
Me” included Rex Roldan (Blue Team), George Jose (Red Team), Soc
Conejos (Green Team), Edna Medenilla (Yellow Team) and Juvy Mendoza (
Red Team).
Free lunch and snacks were distributed much to the delight of the employees.
The program ended with a song from Mr. Alain Salcedo (JEC S&M). Everyone
had a grand time, enjoying thirty years of JAKA’s incorporation.
We all look forward to more years of prosperity and celebration. JAKA,
take a big leap! Happy 30th anniversary to everyone!
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