TPB, JCI Philippines sign partnership to support the Philippines’ hosting of the JCI World Congress 2026
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From L-R: JCI Manila President Edison Ke, TPB Philippines COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, and Acting Head of the Office of the Deputy COO for Corporate Janet W. Canoy
From L–R: Jet Tatel, VP for External Affairs, JCI Manila; Teresita DL. Landan, Acting Head of the Office of the DCOO for Marketing and Promotions; Martin Penaflor, Sponsorship Head for Institutional Accounts, JCI Manila; and Maria Carla Miranda, TPB MICE Manager
TPB Philippines and JCI Philippines have formalized a partnership to support the Philippines’ hosting of the JCI World Congress 2026 on November 11–15, 2026.
The agreement was signed on November 9, at the TPB office in Pasay City, by TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles and JCI Manila President Edison Ke, representing 2026 World Congress Director Luis Angello Sevilla.
The JCI World Congress 2026 is expected to bring together more than 6,000 delegates from over 120 countries, including young leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Through the partnership, TPB and JCI Philippines will work together to enrich the delegate experience and promote the Philippines as a destination for meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE).
“Congratulations to JCI Philippines for making the Philippines a meeting place for the world,” said TPB COO Nograles. "With over 40% of delegates visiting the Philippines for the first time, this Congress gives us an opportunity to showcase our hospitality, the beauty of our destinations, and Clark’s capability to host major international gatherings."
Nograles added, “Our recent recognition as the Most Desirable Island Country at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards gives delegates even more reason to explore beyond the Congress and see the Philippines from a whole new perspective. Beyond the tourism benefits, the friendships, ideas, and partnerships formed here can continue long after the Congress ends. We hope delegates leave inspired by what they will have experienced and will be eager to discover more of our country. We at the Tourism Promotions Board look forward to welcoming them back—for business, for leisure, and for more meaningful connections.”
Supported by its established MICE facilities, hotels, and accessibility through Clark International Airport, Clark’s hosting of the JCI World Congress further cements the Philippines as a top-of-mind MICE destination. Clark also offers a range of tourism experiences, from culinary and cultural attractions to wellness, golf, English as second language, and leisure activities.
“This partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board is a crucial step in ensuring that the JCI World Congress 2026 becomes a landmark global gathering,” Ke said.
“We are deeply grateful to the TPB for sharing our vision to showcase the best of the Philippines to thousands of international delegates,” he added.
“By uniting our efforts, we are not just preparing for a conference; we are building a powerful platform to highlight Filipino hospitality, leadership, and our world-class capabilities on the global stage.”
The Philippine hosting of the JCI World Congress 2026 supports the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), which identifies MICE and special events tourism as priority areas for attracting high-value investments and strengthening the country's tourism industry.
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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, mandated to market and promote the country both domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism and MICE destination. This is carried out through strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders, anchored on travel trade shows and business meetings. For more information, please visit www.tpb.gov.ph.
Maria Vanessa Abellon
Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines
vanessa_abellon@tpb.gov.ph
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