By Cyrus A. Natividad

Dr. Glenn A. M. Catedral shares his plans for the YMCA Iloilo.

The YMCA of Iloilo, Inc. held its Induction and Installation of Officers on December 22, 2021 at the YMCA Iloilo Gymnasium. Dr. Glenn A. M. Catedral, former CPU Alumni Association, Inc. President, is the newly elected President of YMCA, Iloilo.

The other newly elected officers: Judge Arturo G. Doronila, Vice President/Corporate Secretary; Dr. Manuel B. De Asis, Treasurer; Judge Edgardo L. Catilo (Centralian), Asst. Treasurer; Atty. Ruben M. Torres, Auditor; Engr. McRay R. Ortaliz, P.R.O. and Members: Mr. Jose Leo B. Contreras, Atty. Edgardo R. Elechicon (Centralian), Mr. Jose V. Layson, Jr., Mr. Alan C. Lim, Engr. Wilson Cua Locsin, Atty. Edgar P. Parker, Jr. Mr. Rito Carlos L. Pena, Dr. Nelson A. Pomado (Centralian), Ms. Fene C. Pabilona (Centralian), Youth Representative.

The newly inducted officers bared plans for YMCA Iloilo this year. Refurbishing of the YMCA Iloilo facilities, Revival of the General Membership and Reorientation of Vision and Mission statements of the YMCA PARIS BASIS were among the plans.

Mr. Eleazar R. Blando, a Centralian, is the current General Secretary and Concurrent Program Coordinator of YMCA Iloilo. In an interview, he said, “Despite of the challenges brought about by the COVID 19 pandemic, the YMCA of Iloilo continues to be relevant in providing services to the youth and its clientele. The continuing basis of the work and witness of the Young Men’s Christian Association is expressed in the Paris Basis, as adopted by the delegates of the First World Conference in Paris in 1855, and reaffirmed by the 6th World Council of YMCAs in 1973: “The Young Men’s Christian Associations seek to unite those young men who, regarding Jesus Christ as their God and Saviour, according to the Holy Scriptures, desire to be his disciples in their faith and in their life, and to associate their efforts for the extension of his Kingdom amongst young men.”

Any differences of opinion on other subjects, however important in themselves, shall not interfere with the harmonious relations of the constituent members and associates of the World Alliance.

YMCA of Iloilo, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It is located on Iznart St., Iloilo City near the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.