The country’s most trusted name in the construction supply industry has opened a second branch in Cebu. Located in Mandaue City, the new store will answer Cebu residents’ craving for more quality brand options in a clutter-free and relaxing environment for shopping. Besides the latest in home building and improvement must-haves, popular Wilcon services such as the Loyalty Program and the Design Hub can also be found at the store plus ample parking spaces and a special corner for children. The store opening is in line with Wilcon’s continuous expansion binge in strategic cities and provinces to bring top quality construction materials to the consumers. Wilcon currently has 30 stores nationwide. Wilcon’s visionary founder Dr. William Belo and senior executive vice president and chief operating officer Rosemarie Ong were joined by Wilcon assistant vice president for business development Mark Belo, vice governor of Cebu, The Honorable Agnes Magpale, Mandaue City mayor, The Honorable Jonas Cortes and vice mayor, The Honorable Glenn Bercede at the grand opening. Congratulations to Wilcon on the opening of its second store in Cebu! For more updates on Wilcon, call 634-8387 or log on to www.wilcon.com.ph.
Where the A-Listers hang out
The country’s most in-demand venue for entertainment and sporting events – the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena – celebrated its first anniversary in style as it recently launched the A-List Club: Members Lounge. The newest addition to MOA Arena’s world-class amenities, this top-notch business lounge was created as an area dedicated to the movers and shakers of today’s society. Noted A-listers from the diplomatic, government, business, social and entertainment circles were graciously welcomed to this momentous event by the hardworking MOA team led by marketing and sponsorship head Nicole Deato, business unit head Arnel Gonzales, PR and Social manager Stephanie Henares and West Avenue Theatres Corporation SVP Edgar Tejerero. Everyone shared intimate conversations and hearty laughter while delectable hors d’oeuvre and overflowing wine were served. Congratulations to the Mall of Asia Arena team for achieving this new milestone! For more information on the A-List Club: Members Lounge, call 470-2222 or visit www.mallofasia-arena.com.
Plantation Bay goes to Shanghai
Congratulations to the charming Nenette Castillon in her new appointment as the general manager of the luxurious Mactan-based Plantation Bay Resort and Spa. We are also extending our best wishes and good health to Efren Belarmino who has given his best in his last post as the resort’s general manager for many years. By the way, the quintessential vacation resort was among those invited by the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration to join the World Trade Fair held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. Plantation Bay joined airline companies and other hotels and resorts from Cebu, Manila and Boracay to expand the relationship between the participating countries and clients from the Republic of China. Here’s to more new businesses from our Chinese neighbors!