Jacob was inducted into the Rotary Club of Cebu in August of 2015. He has served on the Board of Directors since RY 2016-2017 and chaired Rotary Foundation Grant Projects for Technical Vocational Education and WASH as well as being a member of the working committees for fundraising events for Gift of Life and End Polio Now Campaigns prior to his presidency. Currently a Paul Harris Society Member and a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation, he believes in the Global Grant System of the Rotary Foundation to provide impactful projects to the community.

He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of San Carlos and currently owns and operates a Noodle Manufacturing Company and Digital Printing Shop in Mandaue City, Province of Cebu.

Jacob is married to spouse Arlene for 21 years with 2 children, Matthew and Kai. His personal interests include running ultramarathons and cycling.