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Family Corporation Seminar-Workshop Series

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry cordially invites you to the Family Corporation Series

  • Balancing Family Dynamics and Business Systems: A Preview on Managing Family Corporation – September 10, 2010
  • Professionalizing the Family Corporation: Attracting, Retaining and Motivating Professional Managers – September 17, 2010
  • Succession Planning for the Family Corporation – September 24, 2010
  • Adapting and Working in a Family Corporation – October 08, 2010
  • Family Business Governance – October 15, 2010

    • Target Participants
    Business Owners, CEO’s, Aspirants or Start-up Entrepreneurs

    Course Objectives
    1. To conduct a series of seminar-workshops, a compressed module similar to a family business management course that will help participants identify and analyze the key issues and challenges of family corporations;
    2. To better understand the origins, dynamics, cultures and values of the founding family and the likely interrelationships on the family and the business and to recognize that family health can greatly influence the manner of harnessing the potential areas for improvement within the family business; and
    3. To pave a strategic roadmap that puts family and business in a healthy equation

    For confirmation and other inquiries look for:
    Kerwin Macopia and Irwin Repalda
    Tel: 232-1421 to 24 loc. 105/106/112
    Fax: 412-9461 or 232-1422
    Email: krmacopia@cebuchamber.org

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    FORMO : GIVE ME 5

    Wednesday, August 11th, 2010


    FORMO is Latin for to create, shape, form. This August, Formo celebrates five fantastic years of continuously creating extraordinary experiences, shaping Cebu’s stylish nocturnal lifestyle as the city’s pioneering restaurant lounge, and forming bonds and friendships through its overall relaxing vibe, diverse cocktails, delectable dishes and excellent customer service.

    From August 11-15, FORMO fetes five years with FORMO 5, five fabulous nights of music, fashion and passion. The revelry kicks off on Wednesday, August 11 with the newly launched monthly movement of fashion, style and art: The Thread Style Series with this installation featuring a fashion show with Cebu’s young personalities wearing the creative genius of Mary Ty for Very Mary. On Thursday, August 12, its all the goodness of the 60s, 70s, jazz, blues and soul with the Cuarenta Band and Bob Sellner. On Friday,
    August 13, it’s everything house as resident mixmasters Hans Congmon, Jude Flores and Marlon Orellano take everyone to a state of Rapture. Get those dancing shoes ready on Saturday, August 14, as the much celebrated Disco de Luxe takes the 80s, 90s and new wave party to a whole new level. Buckle up as Gap Mobile’s Gilbert Go is set to take you on an aural and visual journey as he debuts his video mixing of disco dance hits. The anniversary parties culminate on Sunday, August 15 with the ultimate retail therapy:
    Fashion + Cocktails, a whole night happy hour affair and trunk show featuring Cebu’s up and coming designers and retailers: Vanilla Label by Vania Romoff, Rhipstop Soul Clothing, Very Mary by Mary Ty, Glory by Ria Alazas, Willow & Jack and more.

    As a special anniversary treat, Formo fanatics can get their local beer, mojitos and the special FORMO 5 cocktail for P5 from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm during the five-night celebration. On Friday and Saturday, buy 2 of any of the Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff variants and the third one is on the house. FORMO GIVE ME 5 is presented by San Miguel Beer, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bailey’s, Gilbey’s Premium Strength, Cignal Digital
    TV, First Family Appliance and Pink Flora.

    Formo is located at the Banilad Town Centre and is open daily for cocktails, dinner and after hours from 6:00 p.m. onwards; also available for private functions. For reservations and inquiries, please contact 0917 7100 300 during office hours and (032) 416 1990 during bar hours, email FORMO.Cebu@gmail.com or log on to www.facebook.com/FORMO.lounge or tweet www.twitter.com/FORMOcebu.

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    Cowrie Cove – 6th Year Anniversary

    Saturday, July 31st, 2010

    Fine dining, an experience of quality food, premium materials and an ambiance and atmosphere of elegance truly unique and captured, the Cowrie Cove.

    Dining is an experience, an unforgettable and luxurious one, Cowrie Cove is where you want to be.  It is not surprising that celebrities and elite personalities come to Cowrie Cove, at Shangrila’s Mactan Resort and Spa, to be taken away by its full dining experience. Cowrie Cove boasts its array of freshest and finest cuisine from their live seafood to desserts. With its al fresco dining by the spectacular beachside and its scenic beauty, Cowrie Cove is everything but casual.

    On its 6th year, Cowrie Cove celebrated the day with its notable first class dining, offering premium seafood buffet with the opulent, best-selling and luxurious champagne in the world – Moët & Chandon.

    Moon over Moët, captured the essence of Cowrie Cove as one gets to indulge in their delectable dishes and enjoy a glass of Moët.

    Fire dancers welcomed guests and the night was filled with great vibes as guest DJs – DJ War from the Loft/the Penthouse, superstar DJ – Bong Durano and Cowrie Cove’s Resident DJ – Ramon Dizon graced the night with the best house music at Cowrie Cove’s ChillOut Bar.

    Lucky guests got to take home a stay at Shangrila Mactan Resort and Spa with seaview room, a bottle of Moët & Chandon and a gift certificate at the Chi Spa.

    If you yearn to celebrate special events or just be whisked away in grand style, have it in Cowrie Cove.

    Special thanks to:
    Joan Paula Zanoria, F&B Marketing and Promotion Manager of Shangrila’s Mactan Resort and Spa and Jamie Zanoria for inviting CebuCentral.

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    Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 at SM Cebu

    Friday, July 30th, 2010

    The long wait is now over! Cebuano Havaianaticos, who’s been itching to unleash their creativity and get their hands on those uber fashionable flip-flops, can now customize their favorite havaianas at Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu 2010 in SM City Cebu Northwing.

    Now on its 5th year, Make Your Own Havaianas in Cebu has put together new and more options of stylish and unique embellishments from letter pins to swarovski-studded butterfly/star/head skull to Philippine-designed commemorative pins. One might be lost in an array of colorful soles and straps ranging from flourescent, glow-in-the-dark or jelly. Their color match wheel, which allows you to see and choose the sole and strap combination, doesn’t seem to help, as each combination is too cute to pass, you want to have them all.

    Spotted at the VIP/media event were Kris Tiffany Janson – Miss Cebu 2009, Ana Maris Igpit, Jude Bacalso, Cybill Gayatin, ABS-CBN Ka-Mags Blinky de Leon and Phoebe Fernandez and some of Cebu’s fashionistas.

    Havaianaticos can take pictures of their new pair at the Havaianas’ cool photo box.

    This annual event has been known for drawing up astounding number of followers. If you want to get those creative juices working and get your hands on the latest and the trendiest personalized havaianas, have a head start and be early. Get those happy soles ready for there’s a long queue up ahead but it’s definitely, definitely worth the wait.

    This Cebu event runs from July 30 to August 2, 2010 at SM City Cebu Northwing.

    Special thanks to:

  • Jaja Chiongbian-Rama & April Rama of bigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions for inviting CebuCentral.Com and A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc., the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas.

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    Make Your Own Havaianas turns 5

    Thursday, July 22nd, 2010


    It is time again for the fashion event anticipated by all fashionistas and stylistas. Havaianas, the world’s favorite flip flops brand, is celebrating its 5th year of offering Filipinos the chance to add personalized color and style to their lives—and their happy soles.

    Havaianas, the first flip flops brand to offer pair customization in the country, holds its 5th annual Make Your Own Havaianas event at SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium from July 30 to August 2, 2010. In honor of this landmark anniversary, Havaianas aims to make this fashion event bigger, better and brighter than ever.
    “We always endeavor to improve Make Your Own Havaianas every year” says Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. “This year, though, we can really say that we’re going all out. We’re celebrating the 5th installation of this trademark event in honor of all the Havaianaticos that show up each year.”

    Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 is the perfect venue to unleash your creativity and let your imagination go wild. Aside from the extensive color palette of Top and Slim soles and straps, Havaianas fans can choose from stylish new options—from silver letter pins and crystal studded pins to jelly, fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark Top straps.

    True blue Havaianaticos (those obsessed with these comfy and stylish flip flops) can select a Philippine-designed MYOH commemorative sole and pin as mementos of this historic event. With all these options, you’ll never run out of creative ideas for your own personal version of the word’s favorite flip flops. So head over to SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium from July 30-August 2, 2010 and Make Your Own Havaianas.

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    GLITTERATI sightings at SM Northwing

    Saturday, July 17th, 2010


    Cebu‘s top society had come together to witness a fashion show featuring young Cebu personalities headed by Penshoppe endorser Annette Osmeña together with Amanda Darza, Kimberly Lofgren, Jade Hoksbergen, Amanda Booth, Izarra Ugarte, Angeli Gomez, Nika Miranda, Mark Lotzof, Symon Tiansay, Mucho Garcia, Jeff Schaap and Tom Booth.

    Guests include Arcy Gayatin, Philip Rodriguez, Margaret Lhuillier, Chris Aldeguer, Albert Arriba, just to name a few.
    This Cebu event is organized by A~List Events, PR & Advertising.

    Special thanks to:

  • Jamie Zanoria & Cybill Gayatin of A-List Events for inviting CebuCentral.

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    Coffeecat Cebu Grand Opening

    Friday, July 16th, 2010

    There’s a new cat on the block.

    Coffeecat, with the ribbon-cutting done by no less than Mayor Mike Rama, had officially opened at eBloc Bldg, Asiatown I.T. Park Cebu.

    Coffeecat is a lifestyle coffee concept that offers diverse selection of premium coffee blends, non-coffee drinks like Avalanche™ Ice Blends and the crowd favorite – Yogo™ Premium Frozen Yogurt. You can either charge up with a great coffee or luxuriate in the creaminess of a frozen yogurt, all in one place. Teas, pastries and desserts are also being offered.

    Their must-try, the Yogo™ Premium Frozen Yogurt, is a mixture of fresh non-fat organic yogurt with probiotics and skimmed milk, where you can choose from three different types of toppings: Fruit, Dry and Liquid.

    Coffeecat is an ideal place for meetings, get-togethers or just plain hang-outs. “A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.”

    If you want to know who’s the new cat on the block, visit Coffeecat.

    They offer free wifi.
    This Cebu event is organized by bigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions.

    Special thanks to:

  • Jaja Chiongbian-Rama & April Rama of bigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions for inviting CebuCentral.Com

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    There’s a New Cat in Town!

    Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

    Coffeecat opening
    Friday, July 16, 2010 – 4:00  P.M.
    eBloc Building
    Asiatown, IT Park

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