The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has hailed Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2025 as one of the most significant and impactful events in the Chamber’s history, drawing record participation and energizing the business community under the inspiring theme, Padayon Cebu.
CCCI President Jay Yuvallos and CBM 2025 Overall Chairman Anton Mari Perdices led the CBM 2025 Thanksgiving and Appreciation Event, where they acknowledged the success of this year’s month-long celebration and underscored its lasting impact on Cebu’s economic and civic landscape.
“Padayon Cebu has become more than just a theme but a rallying cry,” said Yuvallos. “It reflects our love for Cebu and our nation, and our collective drive to move forward despite the challenges.”
Yuvallos shared how the campaign launched before 4,000 energized students at the University of Cebu—a powerful symbol of pride, unity, and the rising potential of Cebu’s youth. He also emphasized CCCI’s forward-looking agenda focused on increasing Cebu’s global competitiveness and expanding the Chamber’s engagement beyond its traditional membership base. Key focus areas include partnerships with academic institutions, addressing regional challenges such as flooding, and advancing tourism and digital transformation initiatives.
Perdices described CBM 2025 as “a truly extraordinary journey” that celebrated Cebu’s vibrant economy and strong culture of collaboration.
“Growth does not happen in isolation,” he noted. “It thrives on collaboration, trust, and shared purpose.”
He spotlighted signature CBM 2025 events such as Cebu in a Bite, BAICON, the Tourism Forum, and the Technology and Innovation Forum, which featured global thought leaders. These programs collectively empowered local businesses, particularly MSMEs—with fresh insights, business strategies, and innovative tools.
“I believe we delivered on our promise to bring together MSMEs and stakeholders across all sectors,” said Perdices.
The Chamber also announced that CBM 2026 will build on this momentum, with bold plans already in the pipeline.
“Stay tuned,” Perdices added. “CBM 2026 will be even bigger and bolder—we’re raising the bar once again.”
As part of the thanksgiving event, CCCI extended its gratitude to the many partners, sponsors, and media collaborators who contributed to CBM 2025’s success. Notably, the Chamber awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the Cebu Online News Press Corps for their unwavering support in amplifying the reach and impact of the Padayon Cebu movement.
Looking ahead, CCCI proudly announced the appointment of Bryan O. Yap as Overall Chairman of CBM 2026. Yap is the CEO of Republiq Group of Companies and a recognized leader in digital transformation and community-building platforms, including BAI TV, BAICON, and SupaDuba, an AI-powered influencer discovery tool. He also chairs CCCI’s Creative and Entertainment Sector.
Under Yap’s leadership, CBM 2026 will continue to champion Cebu’s strengths in tourism, ICT-BPM, entrepreneurship, and the creative economy—further expanding opportunities for MSMEs and industry leaders across the region.
