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. |
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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.
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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.
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Sen. Roxas Challenges Bohol Business Sector
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| Sen. Mar Roxas delivering his message to Bohol’s businessmen. |
“Better and clearer branding.” This is seen by Senator Mar “Mr. Palengke” Roxas as the immediate need for Bohol to boost the province’s development and to fully harness the potentials to further attract investors.
Roxas shared his concern for Bohol’s development during the general assembly and election of members to compose the board of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BCCI) at the Bohol Tropics last March 17, 2006.
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BCCI Top Brass Sworn Into Office
By: Manuel Ferdinand de Erio
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| VP for Visayas Joe Ng inducting the officers of BCCI; Exec. VP Baby Collins, Sec. Dinah Ramiro, Treas. Tata Veloso and Auditor Eddie Uy. |
Bohol’s business community’s top brass gathered last Wednesday, 19 April, for the 2006 Induction and Oath-Taking- of Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees of Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. (BCCI) at the Grand Ballroom of Metro Centre Hotel and Convention Center, this city.
The induction and oath taking ceremony was graced by Vice President for the Visayas area Joe Ng, Region VII governor Robert Go, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) secretary general Cris Frianeza who represented PCCI president Ambassador Donald Dee, who is also the special envoy of the President of the Philippines on Trade Negotiations.
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Free Medical, Dental mission for BDRC inmates
The Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), together with the Provincial Government of Bohol, Rotary Club of Tagbilaran, and Fely’s Jewelry and Pawnshop sponsored a free medical and dental mission last October 5, 2007 for the inmates of the Bohol Detention & Rehabilitation Center (BDRC). A total of 253 inmates, visiting spouses and children benefited the free medical and dental clinic, 183 medical patients and 70 were dental patients.
After the half day event , Rotary Club President Louella “Baby” Bantol, BCCI President Norris Oculam and BBCI Trustee Dinah Ramiro dared to go inside the Prison Compound, a maximum security area without hesitation to jam with the band of the BDRC inmates. Rotary Club President Baby Bantol not only did solo numbers but also did duets with several of the inmates as well. It was a day at the BDRC, that both inmates and the distinguished visitors would never forget.