A celebration of unity, progress, and visionary leadership took center stage as the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) hosted its 3rd General Membership Meeting at the Lapu-Lapu Ballroom of bai Hotel Cebu. The event gathered nearly 300 business leaders, industry stakeholders, and partners, reflecting the Chamber’s growing influence and unwavering commitment to driving Cebu’s economic vitality and global competitiveness.
In his compelling President’s Report, CCCI President Jay Yuvallos presented key milestones under the Chamber’s LEAD A-MUST agenda, which emphasized strengthened trade ties, sustainability initiatives, talent development programs, and inclusive growth. “The CCCI continues to be the engine of Cebu’s business growth toward global competitiveness,” Yuvallos stated.
The highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Dr. Donald Lim, a renowned digital transformation advocate. In his talk, “Industry 4.0 & Academe 4.0: Shaping the Future Together,” Dr. Lim emphasized the need for stronger industry-academe collaboration to ensure the region’s workforce is future-ready and aligned with the demands of the digital economy.
Honoring Loyalty and Welcoming New Members
The Chamber recognized long-standing members for their unwavering support:
𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬: Aerophone Enterprises & Co., Aquatic Phoenix Asturias Corporation, Asian Mergers & Acquisition Links, Inc., Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Helpmate Services, Inc., Jomara Enterprise & Marketing Corporation, One Elcar Mercantile Corporation and Tancor Realty & Development Corporation
𝟏𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬: Asia’s Best Industrial Sales Corporation, Avega Bros. Integrated Shipping Corp., Azia Suites and Residences Incorporated, Banilad Center for Professional Development, Catalina Embroideries Inc., Cebu Cardinal Bakeshop, Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O), GT Industrial Development Inc., Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC), Johndorf Ventures Corporation, Kyocera Document Solutions Development Philippines, Inc., Leuterio Realty & Brokerage, Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc., Reihandi Designs, Inc., Rider Levett Bucknall Philippines, Inc., Shewak’s Engravables, Inc., Sun Savings Bank, Inc., TMX Philippines Inc., University of the Visayas, Inc.
Seventeen new member companies were also formally inducted, showcasing Cebu’s expanding economic sectors, from logistics and law to renewable energy and education. These include:
A2E Cargo Logistics Co., Ahcil Laboratories Inc., Asociacion Benevola de Cebu Inc. (Chong Hua Hospital), Asian Consolidation International Services, Inc., Bato Institute of Science and Technology, Inc., Central West Medicale Inc., CCCI – Minglanilla Chapter, CIBI Information Inc., Eres Automotive Inc., JC Solar Cebu Solar Power Engineering Services, Mata-Perez, Tamayo & Francisco Attorneys at Law, Need Ink Sales and Services, NextIX Inc., RLC Residences (Robinsons Land Corporation), Sodexo On-Site Services Philippines Inc., and SugboDoc.
Empowering Southern Cebu and Forging Government Ties
Furthering its mission for inclusive development, the Board of Trustees of the CCCI Minglanilla Chapter was officially inducted by PCCI AVP for the Visayas Melanie Ng, signaling a strengthened focus on empowering southern Cebu’s business communities.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival also delivered a Solidarity Message, voicing his administration’s strong support for business-government partnerships in line with his “Sustainable Cebu City 2035” vision.
A Collective Commitment to Growth
In his closing remarks, FAS Vice President Wendell Ganhinhin reminded attendees that the Chamber’s strength lies in its collective action: “The strength of the Chamber does not lie in a few leaders but in all of us—in our shared voice, shared vision, and shared willingness to act.”
Acknowledging Partners
The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of:
𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: Topline Business Development Corp. and bai Hotel Cebu
𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: First Circle Growth Finance Corporation and Qualfon Philippines, Inc.
𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc.
As the Cebu Chamber looks ahead, the evening served as a powerful reminder of the unity, innovation, and shared purpose that continue to fuel Cebu’s thriving business ecosystem.
Padayon Cebu. Lead with Purpose. Grow with Unity. Succeed Together.
