A Gathering Of Epic Proportions — An Evening with Eva Santos and the VIP Waiters
By: Chris Marcojos
Posted: 5/21/06
The singular fundraising dinner and concert hosted by the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) entitled “An Evening with Eva Santos and the VIP Waiters” held at the Metrocentre Hotel last Saturday, February 25, 2006, was a hit. Two hundred (200) curious Boholanos attended the affair to experience a first in Boholano history. Dismounting from their high horses and coming down from their ivory towers, Bohol’s top government leaders, business tycoons, civic leaders, and socialites served as waiters for the evening fundraiser, all in the spirit of goodwill and sportsmanship.
The affair was the brainchild of the Officers and Trustees of BCCI headed by BCCI President Norris Oculam and Dinner for a Cause Committee Chairperson Wilfilda “Baby” Collins and committee members Pureza Chatto and Helena “Tata” Veloso. Conceptualized a few months ago, the project is intended to raise funds for the local business advocacy projects and investment promotions planned by BCCI in addition to promoting a closer and more effective relationship among the business community, the local government leaders, and the local civic leaders. However, in light of the recent Southern Leyte tragedy, BCCI will also be donating part of the evening’s proceeds to the victims and their families.
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| Certainly no room for compettition here, Mr. Fred Ong of BQ and Mr. Marlito Uy of Alturas take a pose for the cameras. |
BCCI aids Leyte mudslide victims
Posted: 5/21/06
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| DyRD’s Fred Araneta receiving the check donation from BCCI headed by Pres. Norris Oculam, Trustee Reginald Ong, Treasurer Baby Collins, Trustee Tata Veloso and VP-Internal Affairs Pureza Chatto. |
True to its mission to integrate in its activities, the social responsibilities towards the community, the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BCCI) responded with its heart to the immediate and urgent needs of the St. Bernard mudslide victims in Leyte province.
The chamber as it always sets itself in the mainstream of community service, has dedicated several medical-dental missions in the past and recent years.
E-service industry - Bohol’s entry to the new economy
By: Manuel Ferdinand de Erio
BRAZING the opportunities brought about by recent technology, the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BCCI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are at the forefront of the province’s efforts to attract potential investors.
The concerted efforts of the BCCI and DTI have consequently yielded a promising turn out for the economic development of the province with the several e-service companies who have shown serious interest in locating their operations in the province.