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Mandaue Business Movement 2010

September 11, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating its 45th founding anniversary this year 2010.

To highlight the celebration, MCCI brings in a new perspective in promoting the Province of Cebu and Mandaue City’s business and industry. With the theme “Leading the Business Drive at 45,” MCCI reshaped its flagship event, the Mandaue Business Month, to a more dynamic and sustainable Mandaue Business Movement (MBM) in response to the nation’s call for reform and transformation.

In partnership with the local government of Mandaue City and the Province of Cebu, the MBM 2010 shall pave the way to a series of events and activities aimed to uphold and develop a sustainable economy where business takes on a leadership role in using environmentally friendly technology, practicing social responsibility, integrating human resource development and enforcing policies that promote responsible business performance while achieving growth.

OBJECTIVES

To strengthen the partnership between the local government and the private sector as a key element in a sustainable economy;
To bring in new learnings for the business community to show what needs to be done to develop a more sustainable business economy so they can make a firm commitment to sustainable change, and move to specific actions both individually and collectively;
To showcase the best of Cebu Province and Mandaue City in terms of culture, industries, products and services, facilities, various sites and governance.

THE MBM 2010 EVENTS

MANDAUE RUN FOR LIFE
August 1, 2010 – 4:00 a.m.
Parkmall Mandaue City

The marathon will serve as the opening salvo of the MBM events. This will be participated in by various civic and business organizations in Mandaue and Cebu. Proceeds of the marathon will be allocated for the benefit of MCCI’s medical mission and the Dasig Kabataan Foundation.

MANDAUE – WIDE TREE PLANTING
August 7, 2010
This tree planting activity will be done simultaneously with the nationwide tree planting activity of San Miguel Corporation.

ONE CEBU BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
August 9, 2010 – 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Cebu International Convention Center

To be attended by top business executives, the business summit has the theme “The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action”. The intent of the summit is to leave the participants with an understanding of what they need to do to contribute to sustainable development and the strong commitment to do something about it.

CEBU INTERNATIONAL TESOL CONFERENCE
“The English Language: The Power to Connect”
August 12 – 15, 2010
Cebu International Convention Center

Anchored on the theme “The English Language: The Power to Connect,” the event will bring together both internationally and nationally renowned speakers and a wealth of abstracts from over 100 educators worldwide. Topics will include, among others, second language acquisition theories, teaching English to international students, professional issues on educational standards, and alternative approaches and latest trends in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

This event is initiated and organized by the Cebu Leads Foundation and is strongly supported by MCCI.

MEDICAL MISSION
August 28, 2010 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cenapro Ground, Jagobiao, Mandaue City

This activity is intended to benefit the poor families of Mandaue City.

MY BUSINESS IDOL
September 2010

The competition will feature the student entrepreneur as the idol. Cebu’s premiere colleges and universities will vie for the prize which is intended to provide them with the initial capital to launch their own business.

LEADERS FORUM
September 2010

The Leaders Forum is a special leadership event targeted more directly at the highest levels of leadership in business. It will focus on topics related to the role of government and public policy. It will present an agenda for business to pursue a creative and positive environment for enterprise sustainability.

HALANGDON AWARDS AND CHAMBER NIGHT
September 2010

In Cebuano, the word “Halangdon” means highly esteemed, noble, respected. A culminating activity of MBM 2010 is the awarding of the best of Cebu — its iconic products, places, people, philanthropy.

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One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit 2010

August 3, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

Learn. Connect. Commit. Act. That is the general thrust of this year’s Mandaue Business Movement (MBM 2010) and also for the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010. After the recently concluded Mandaue Run for Life 2010, the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be on August 9, 2010 at the Cebu international Convention Center, Mandaue City.

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be attended by top business executives. The business summit has the theme “The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action“. The intent of the summit is to leave the participants with an understanding of what they need to do to contribute to sustainable development and the strong commitment to do something about it.

The Sustainable Business Revolution: A CALL TO ACTION!

What is this all about?

Experts agree that making the shift to a sustainable business economy is critical to the future of the Philippines and the world. Without making that leap, the environment we so cherish will continue to deteriorate at an increasingly rapid pace, which in turn will affect the quality of life for all of us. by taking on the challenge of “Becoming Sustainable”, we as a business community can reverse that trend and truly create a lasting legacy of sustainable long term growth for business, our community and the natural world around us.

Making that happen requires a “revolution” both in thinking and in action on the part of business leaders throughout the world. In this first of a series of summits, the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting in 2010 and 2011, you as an attendee will have a unique opportunity to join that revolution and build a sustainable business legacy or your company, you community, and our country.

What will I get if I join this event?

LEARN why sustainability is so important and what you need to do to make the transformation in you own business.

CONNECT with major business leaders who have made the leap to sustainability and who can help you with your own challenges, as well as with other attendees around you who may provide unique partnership opportunities going forward.

COMMIT to specific steps you company needs to take to move into this new world of sustainable business.

ACT on the first of those steps you just committed to, so that when you go back to your company afterwards you are already moving toward your long-term goals.

Who should attend?

CEOs and other Senior Executives within corporations, Senior Government Policy Managers, Investment Executives, Educational Leaders and members of Business Support Organizations.

Varied talks from Environment, Technology, Energy, Business, Social Development and to Advocacy given by prestigious speakers! Like: ALex Lacson, Antonio Meloto, Jr. and many more!

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 is organized by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry and in partnership with the Province of Cebu, Mandaue City and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

For more information about the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010, you may contact and register at MCCI – 3/F FCB Financial Center Building, AC Cortes Avenue Corner P. Burgos St. ALang-alang, Mandaue City, Philippines, 6014; (032) 4202252 / (032) 4202232.

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New MCCI Board Takes Oath, New Members Inducted, Sponsors and Media Partners Sign MOA

July 23, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry which is celebrating its 45^th Founding Anniversary this year has a new Board of Directors who were inducted into office last July 13, 2010 by no less than Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu at the Laguna Garden Café.

Sworn into office were Eric Mendoza, Mastercraft Philippines (President), Wilson Ng, Ng Khai Development Corporation (VP-External), Philip Tan, Wellmade Motors & Development Corporation(VP-Internal), Donato Busa, DMC Busa Printers (Secretary), Michelle Co, RCBC Banilad (Treasurer), Stanley Go, Virginia Food Inc. (Treasurer).

Other members of the Board include Girlie Garces, San Miguel Corporation, Brian Chua, Suzuki Auto Cebu, Wesley Chiongbian, Mynimo.com, Marylou Ngo-Ang, Dynamic Castings, Carmel de Pio Salvador, Global Carrier Philippines, Inc., Edgar Allan Po, Winner Plastic Corporation, Dennis Wong, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Miguelito Pato, Multi-concept Furnishing Export and Glenn Anthony Soco, GA Satellite Ventures.

On the same occasion, Mayor Jonas Cortes of Mandaue City inducted the newest addition to MCCI’s roster of members including Aboitizland, Inc., ACE Medical Solutions, Basic Graphics, Inc., Banco de Oro North and South Mandaue, Barte Customs Brokerage, Blue Dot Phils., Inc., Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc., Rollway Freight and Shipping Agencies Corp., Gaisano Grand Mall, Prince Warehouse Club – Mandaue, Tasteful Snack and Confectionary Corp., Kainos Health, Security Bank, Sophie’s Corner, The Y2R Novelty Corporation, RJN Total Security Solutions Technology, Mynimo.com, Lordy Enterprises, Citigold Wealth Management, and Smart Infinity.

The oathtaking and induction were time during the launch of the Mandaue Business Month which has been reshaped and branded into the Mandaue Business Movement.

Mr. Eric Mendoza, MCCI President, explained that the chamber decided to redefine its role and their strategic objectives in response to the call of the times.

He further added that with this new Mandaue Business Movement, the chamber shall be able to implement “bolder steps” to steer the business community towards its long term goal of sustainability and social transformation not just for a month but all-year. This re-branded project shall involve programs and activities geared towards developing a sustainable economy where business leads and initiates the use of environmentally-friendly technology, practice social responsibility, integrate human resource development and enforce policies that will promote responsible business performance while achieving growth.

On the same day was the signing of MBM 2010’s Memorandum of Agreement for all the sponsors and media partners.

Cebu Bloggers Society president Mr. Vernon Joseph Go signs MOA — CBS as official online media partner

The Mandaue Business Movement is set to kick off its series of events with the Mandaue Run for Life on August 1 at Parkmall, Mandaue City.

Filed Under: Business, Cebu, Events, Society

Cebu Business Month Goes Green This 2010

June 18, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

Per tradition of Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), June marks the Cebu Business Month. This year, they decided to paint the whole town green.

The theme of the month-long event is Green Is It. Its general aim is to call on all industry players, especially those in the field of information technology and business processing outsourcing, to focus their energies and initiatives on technologies and innovations that help and support the preservation of the environment.

CCCI has prepared plenty of activities for everyone, from key business players to consumers. Last June 1, Ayala Center-Cebu played host to its grand opening salvo and the Go Green Concert held on June 5. June 11 was Meet the Icons followed by the Weekend Mall Show entitled “Go Green in Performing Arts” the next day.

For the entire month, several dining establishments will participate in Shop and Dine Cebu, where all guests can look forward to delectable meals at more affordable prices. There will also be the local job fair in June 19 at Abellana National High School Gym, as well as the Great Cebu Sale in Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). It will run from June 21 to 24.

CICC will also be the venue for the three-day Green Expo, which features Cebu ICT Conference, Go Green Tourism Congress, and Sustainability Conference.

Top shopping malls in the metropolis will still feature the Trails of Success, people who succeed in their line of business, especially those related to the environment. CCCI is also planning to bring the said exhibit, along with earth-friendly products, to various colleges and universities.

IT geeks and enthusiasts should watch out for the official launching of Developers Connect or DevCon in June 25. It is going to be filled with fast-paced discussions on many new technologies, debates, Hackathon (a coding marathon), and lots of food and drinks.

This June, get to know Cebu in a more technological and business perspective. Join Cebu Business Month 2010.

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CBS Inks Deals with Major Portals

December 1, 2009 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

November 26, 2009 — Recognizing the importance of the vibrant local online community, the Philippine arm of popular Internet portals JobsDB.com and 88DB.com has forged a partnership with Cebu Bloggers Society in order to reach out to more Cebuanos.

Present during the signing ceremony at Coffee Dream Parkmall were CBS President Mark Monta, VP for Content Management Agnes Jimenez, VP for Events Michael Sinjin Pineda, and SpokespersonKevin Ray Chua. Marketing Manager Jane Christine Soco and Marketing Supervisor Charisse Teopiz were also there as representatives of JobsDB Philippines. General Manager Racquel Cagurangan, VISMIN Area head Mark Balamon, and advertising specialist Cyruz Honoridez of 88DB.com were the ones who headed the ceremony.

Blogging Job Opportunities Online

The deal with JobsDB Phils., Inc. will allow Cebuano bloggers and their readers to get a first look at thousands of career listings through a new section in the CBS website. They can then post these new job opportunities in their own sites and spark a discussion among their followers and job hunters. CBS will have access to over 6,000 jobs available on JobsDB.com.ph, plus another 50,000 that are based on other Asian cities.

Promoting Cebu’s Tourism Business

88DB.com’s partnership with CBS will focus on Cebu’s flourishing tourism industry, highlighting the province’s unique culture and way of life. As what CBS has been doing since its conception, the group and its members will be promoting Cebu and its many faces that will appeal to domestic and foreign travelers such as hotels, food, and travel options. The Cebu Bloggers Society will also be a major media partner of 88DB events in the island.

Event Partner

For its end, CBS will be posting press releases of events and articles of both JobsDB.com.ph and ph.88DB.com in its website. The two portals will have the opportunity to be partners to future CBS-organized events as speakers, exhibitors, or media sponsors.

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Cebu Bloggers Shout “Yehey!”

May 29, 2009 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

May 28, 2009 — It was a fine Thursday afternoon when the Cebu Bloggers Society met at La Maison, The Terraces, Ayala with Ms. Kankan Ramos, Ms. Elaine Sibol, and Mr. Donald Patrick Lim of Yehey.com. The crew provided the bloggers the opportunity to do some food reviews on the dishes served at La Maison. Some of the food were the following:

Tostitos – a fried tortilla open faced, topped with beef and cheese, blended perfect with spices.

Barkada Ribs – grilled pork ribs in barbecue and honey chili sauce.

Classic Gourmet Platter – a combo of French Gourmet Dishes: Le Charconte, Boeuf Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin, and Sole Fish Tapanad.

Seafood Marinara – composed of fresh shrimps, mussels, and lapu-lapu in a Tomato Basil Sauce.

After the bloggers feasted on the delectable dishes, it was time for Mr. Donald Patrick Lim, CEO/President of Yehey.com, to orient them about the said website.

According to Wikipedia:

Yehey! is a Philippine Web portal. It is currently the second most visited Philippine site behind INQ7.net.

The company was formed in 1996 as Fiesta Online Corporation by a group of young pioneers composed of Alistair Israel, David Quitoriano, Voltaire Trinidad, Ramon Borja and Julius Alba.

As of 2006, Yehey.com has almost 280,000 registered users and over 21.6 million visits annually.

Basing on its current stats, you could never expect that Yehey.com was once at a loss. Being a striving company, Yehey.com credits its place in the web now to their much exerted effort in reaching out to their clients.

In the powerpoint presentation by Mr. Lim, it was found out that Filipinos are number one in social networking sites, number two in uploading photos, and number two in blogging. These facts have driven the company to choose the bloggers as their critics and judges for they also believe that online advertising is one key to a successful business.

Yehey.com’s PR activities, one of which was the Trinoma bloggers event (Manila), have been going on for about a year and a half now. This time, they are trying to reach out to the Cebu blogging community.

In the end, the Cebu Bloggers Society was thankful for the collaboration opportunity presented to them by the crew. And indeed, CBS could already joyfully shout, “Yehey!”

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