CCCI Secretariat: Driving Excellence

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Business

Discover how the Secretariat of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pivotal in fostering growth and innovation for our members and stakeholders.

Empowering Progress Through Service and Stewardship

The Role of the CCCI Secretariat

The Secretariat serves as the backbone of the Chamber, ensuring the smooth operation of all Chamber activities. Our dedicated team coordinates member engagement, delivers strategic programs, and supports governance, all while fostering a dynamic business environment. We are committed to excellence and innovation, driving progress for our community and stakeholders.

Key Functions of the Secretariat

Board Support & Governance

Facilitating effective governance and providing support to the Board of Trustees.

Membership Services

Enhancing member engagement through personalized services and benefits.

Events & Program Coordination

Organizing impactful events and programs that promote business growth and networking.

Policy & Advocacy Support

Championing policy initiatives and advocacy efforts to support business interests.

Meet Our Secretariat

EXECUTIVE OFFICE (EO)

The EO serves as the hub of strategic leadership, overseeing service teams, managing BOT and ExeCom affairs, and steering the Chamber’s key decisions and operations.

Joy Lorena Segismar

Joy Lorena Segismar

Executive Director

joy@cebuchamber.org

Jovito Bocado

Jovito Bocado

Executive Assistant

jovito@cebuchamber.org

BUSINESS ADVOCACY & POLICY (BAP)

The BAP team addresses the Cebu business community’s needs by advocating for a common agenda to enhance competitiveness, streamline business operations, improve security, boost resiliency, and remove barriers to growth. As the voice of Cebu’s business sector, CCCI upholds core values of Integrity, Commitment, Synergy, and Service, fostering strategic partnerships with government and non-government entities through active engagement of Trustees, Champions, Task Forces, and Committees.

Joy Lorena Segismar

Joy Lorena Segismar

Executive Director

joy@cebuchamber.org

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (BD)

The Business Development (BD) team supports the Cebu business community by enhancing knowledge and skills of business owners and employees, addressing productivity and operational challenges, and strengthening trade linkages. It promotes and facilitates investments, supports trade and marketing needs, and builds partnerships with advocates, service providers, and public-private sector stakeholders.

Karen Joy Autor

Karen Joy Autor

BD Officer-In-Charge, FISH Visayas Project Coordinator

karen@cebuchamber.org

Shaira Joy Langahin

Shaira Joy Langahin

FISH Visayas Project Field Officer for Mactan Island

shaira@cebuchamber.org

LEO TINGA

LEO TINGA

FISH Visayas Project Field Officer for Bantayan

leo@cebuchamber.org

Patricia Lauza

Patricia Lauza

Business Development Associate

patricia@cebuchamber.org

Angela Karina Paran

Angela Karina Paran

Business Development Associate

angela@cebuchamber.org

CEBU BUSINESS MOBILIZATION (CBM)

The CBM team focuses on the needs of its members in the Cebu business community for opportunities that promote and enable innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and digital transformation towards resilience and global competitiveness. It fosters interrelationships within the board of trustees, sectoral associations, members and private & public entities; thus, engaging key players and champions to craft & mobilize towards the implementation of relevant activities, projects and programs such as the Cebu Business Month.

Maribel Melgar

Maribel Melgar

Cebu Business Mobilization Manager

maribel@cebuchamber.org

TEODULLO PLANTILLA

TEODULLO PLANTILLA

Cebu Business Mobilization Associate

teo@cebuchamber.org

CHAMBER GROWTH (CGrowth)

The CGrowth team expands CCCI’s membership base, actively involves members in Chamber programs, and identifies leaders and champions for strategic initiatives. It develops local chapters across Cebu, designs incentives, recognizes outstanding businesses, and oversees Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards. CGrowth strengthens connections among members in trade, services, industry, and agriculture, and collaborates with public-private partners locally and internationally to advance Chamber objectives.

Ma. Rose Paglinawan

Ma. Rose Paglinawan

Chamber Growth Manager

rose@cebuchamber.org

Keziah Eunice Tamula

Keziah Eunice Tamula

Chamber Growth Associate

keziah@cebuchamber.org

FINANCE & ADMIN SERVICES (FAS)

The FAS team ensures prudent management of CCCI’s financial resources, facilities, human resources, and records. It oversees revenue generation from membership dues, rentals, fees, and investments, while continuously updating policies on fund management, sponsorships, grants, and investment practices. 

Riza Majan

Riza Majan

Finance & Admin Services Manager

riza@cebuchamber.org

Mary Precious Veloso

Mary Precious Veloso

Bookkeeper and Purchasing Officer

precious@cebuchamber.org

MARY ANN NIÑOLAS

MARY ANN NIÑOLAS

Cashier and Admin Assistant

mary@cebuchamber.org

Gilbert Cardeño

Gilbert Cardeño

Messenger & Collector

Joseph Escobal

Joseph Escobal

Driver

Rena Baclaan

Rena Baclaan

Utility Maintenance Personnel

Rudy Dotusme

Rudy Dotusme

Maintenance Personnel