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
Executive Director
joy@cebuchamber.org

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
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
BD Officer-In-Charge, FISH Visayas Project Coordinator
karen@cebuchamber.org

Shaira Joy Langahin
FISH Visayas Project Field Officer for Mactan Island
shaira@cebuchamber.org

LEO TINGA
FISH Visayas Project Field Officer for Bantayan
leo@cebuchamber.org

Patricia Lauza
Business Development Associate
patricia@cebuchamber.org

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
Cebu Business Mobilization Manager
maribel@cebuchamber.org

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
Chamber Growth Manager
rose@cebuchamber.org

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
Finance & Admin Services Manager
riza@cebuchamber.org

Mary Precious Veloso
Bookkeeper and Purchasing Officer
precious@cebuchamber.org

MARY ANN NIÑOLAS
Cashier and Admin Assistant
mary@cebuchamber.org

Gilbert Cardeño
Messenger & Collector

Joseph Escobal
Driver

Rena Baclaan
Utility Maintenance Personnel

Rudy Dotusme
Maintenance Personnel