IPMS Manila, Philippines - Our History

IPMS Manila, Philippines was initially conceptualized last August 2003.  The idea of forming the club in the northern part of Metro Manila was introduced byMr.Chris "Tiny" Jueco.  Mr. Jueco invited Mr. Noel Carpio to form the club which was meant to reintroduce plastic scale modeling to grade school children from Hope Christian Academy. This idea angered the officers of IPMS Bert Anido Chapter, who wanted all modeling clubs under their single umbrella. Noel Carpio and Jun Villalon were expelled from that club. Tiny Jueco later resigned from IPMS Bert Anido Chapter. During its initial stage, Mr. Jueco and Mr. Carpio had difficulties in expanding the club beyond the restrictions of the school. Realizing that more individuals not from the school were interested in joining the club, Mr.Jueco and Mr. Carpio decided to form "IPMS Fairview Chapter" recruiting new members through the Special Toy Center at SM Novaliches Mall. To formalize the club further, Noel, Tiny, Mike Jorge, Jun Villalon and Frank Lopez filed for a charter from IPMS USA. During this period, some members of IPMS Bert Anido Chapter continued to malign IPMS Manila and tried everything to discredit it. By January 2004, the club was made a charter chapter of IPMS USA and was given the name "IPMS MANILA" under IPMS USA's Region 9. IPMS Manila became more active in recruiting more modelers from Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces. Today, IPMS Manila is a very active member of IPMS USA's newly formed Region 13. It took these fellows four (4) months to prepare,organize and establish IPMS Manila and turn it into a highly dynamic club as it is right now.  It was in December 2003 when IPMS Manila launched its newly formed organization by calling its first club meeting.  There was a total of five (5) additional pioneer members.  By the end of February 2004, the club has increased its membership to fifteen active members. By the end of May 2004, it has reached more than 40 active members.. It members are from ages 7 to 70 years of age.  Some members are students, professionals, doctors, engineers, lawyers, architects, businessmen, artists as well as retired individuals. Now, IPMS Manila is smooth sailing and continues to be free and an active member of the international modeling community. The founders of IPMS Manila, Philippines would like to thank Mr. Jeff Herne of New Jersey IPMS for his valued guidance in forming this chapter.  As Honorary Member of IPMS Manila,Philippines, Jeff and his fellow New Jersey IPMS members declared this club their sister chapter. IPMS Manila recognizes ONLY the following clubs in the Philippines: IPMS South Manila IPMS The Fort Motor Modelers IPMS Felix the Cat Mechapinoy Iloilo Plastic Modelers Society

IPMS Manila, Philippines - Officers for the year 2003-2004

IPMS Manila, Philippines - Officers for the year 2004-2005

Christian Jueco - President Jun Villalon - Vice President Mike Jorge - Secretary and Membership Director Albert Timbol - Executive Officer Noel Carpio - Treasurer and Chapter Contact Ben Borja - Liaison Officer for National Affairs Reggie Francia - Foreign Liaison Officer

Ben Borja - President Mitch Doren - Vice President Enrico Maula - Secretary and Membership Director Joel Presbitero - Executive Officer Manuel Salvador - Treasurer Edward Palle - Liason Officer Noel Carpio - Chapter Contact

IPMS Manila, Philippines - Officers for the year 2005-2006

Jun Villalon - President Mike Jorge - Vice President Fyzal Opada - Secretary and Membership Director Manuel Salvador - Treasurer Art Gavino - Executive Officer Dennis Ferriol - Liason Officer Noel Carpio - Chapter Contact