by admin | Jan 4, 2008 | News And Updates
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. Certainly no room for compettition here, Mr. Fred Ong of BQ and Mr. Marlito Uy of Alturas take a pose for the cameras. No special photo effect or camera trick in the above photo. Fred Ong and Mayor Dan Lim sharing a light conversation. BCCI President Norris Oculam opened the evening with his welcoming address. The dinner-concert for a cause then kicked off with...
by admin | Jan 4, 2008 | News And Updates
Posted: 5/21/06 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. This year, however, the chamber allotted the amount to extend aid for the urgent needs of the unfortunate Filipino brothers and sisters who succumbed in the devastation brought by the mudslide tragedy in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte. BCCI donated the amount of P20,000.00 to complete the funds raised by “Operation Tabang Para sa Leyte” of dyRD, dyZD and the Bohol Chronicle that raised P347,423 for the victims. The said amount was turned over to the Diocese of Maasin under Bishop Precioso Cantillas. Aside from the amount, two truckloads of used clothing boarded on MV Our Lady of Carmel, were also bundled for the victims. The provincial government has provided the dump trucks that brought the relief goods to Leyte province. The management of MV Our Lady of Carmel offered free freight services for the two dump trucks as arranged by PPA Ubay. On the part of the BCCI, the concerted effort and cooperative value of extending help to the unfortunate victims of any tragedies and disasters are the true life-blood of heartfelt...
by admin | Jan 4, 2008 | News And Updates
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. Two multinational e-service companies, Polytron and Teletech have expressed their interest to put up call center operations in Tagbilaran City. The trend of development that rooted from the establishment of e-service businesses has proven to exceed the government’s projections. However, the companies have expressed the need for an upgrade of communication infrastructure by converting the present system into fiber-optics line. Responding to the concern, BCCI and the province have been vigorously lobbying to PLDT for the upgrading of such infrastructure. While the country relies heavily on labor export which provided almost a billion dollar a month to the economy, the social cost is high. With the e-service industry, the Philippines is only exporting services to the world while workers still reside in the country with their families. Significantly, the opportunity is a better alternative than sending degree holders to work as entertainers or domestic helpers...
by admin | Dec 14, 2007 | News And Updates
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. BCCI Gen. Membership Assembly guests: Sen. Mar Roxas, Cong. Edgar Chatto and Mayor Dan Lim with BCCI Pres. Norris Oculam. The senator graced the meeting with the Boholano business community wherein 17 members of the chamber were elected to compose the board. Roxas gave due recognition to the elected members of the board, namely: Norris Oculam, John Yap, Baby Collins, Pureza Chatto, Loy Palapos, Dinah Ramiro, Warren Yap, RG Ong, Mario Uy, Kurt Beibelman, Argeo Melisimo, Cecil Yap, Restituto Tan, Albert Uy, Eddie Uy, Helen Veloso and Salvador Diputado. In his speech, the senator expressed that the province should package her investment proposals in a way which is competitive to the global market. Roxas added that the stakeholders must make its decisive decision to choose whether Bohol should go for mass tourism or focus on high end marketing. This point was stressed by Senator Roxas saying that the global economy is a tall order for each business proponent to present its potentials in a way that will make it distinct and attractive compared to other business proposals. Sen. Mar Roxas inducting the newly elected Members of the Board of...
by admin | Nov 29, 2007 | News And Updates
BCCI Top Brass Sworn Into Office By: Manuel Ferdinand de Erio 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...
