CCCI inducts new officers and trustees

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) recently inducted the 2010-2011 set of officers and trustees at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel wherein no less than the “Little President” of the Philippines, Atty. Paquito “Jojo” Ochoa Jr. (PNoy’s executive secretary), was the inducting officer and keynote speaker. During his speech, Atty. Ochoa expressed optimism that the Cebu business community will continue to prosper and be at par with other booming countries. Atty. Ochoa also expressed further optimism that the Philippines will be able to regain the confidence of the international community even after the recent hostage crisis.

CCCI President Samuel L. Chioson, on the other hand, expressed support to the present administration. During the induction, Chioson laid down the projects and accomplishments of his presidency in the past five months.

The evening celebration highlighted the recent international award garnered by CCCI’s Cebu Business Month as the overall recipient of the 2010 Associations Make a Better World Award, sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership under the “Developing Nation Category”. The award recognizes association programs, projects and activities that make significant contribution to society and economies around the world.