Despite the heavy traffic due to the unexpected rain pour, more than 300 Cebuano entrepreneurs, institution representatives, government officials and Go Negosyo partners joined us in our gathering last August 28, in Laguna Garden Cafe, Cebu. This gathering welcomes the Cebuano entreps to the big network of Go Negosyo entrepreneurs.
We also awarded 10 Inspiring Young Cebuano Entrepreneurs who served as role models for the generations to follow. These young entrepreneurs maximized their creativity and properly incorporated innovation in their respective business.
Aside from the awarding ceremony, we also had a productive dinner forum with Cebuano entrepreneurs Justin Uy, Jay Aldeguer, Kenneth Cobonpue, Manny Osmena. Joey Concepcion, Sen. Bam Aquino, Yati Abdullah and Josiah Go also joined the discussion about having creativity and innovation in their businesses.

One of the ten Inspiring Young Cebuano Entrepreneur Awardee, Lorenz Florendo of Tatang’s Extra Crispy Boneless Lechon, receives his award from Joey Concepcion, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, and DHL’s country manager, Yati Abdullah.

(L-R) Gabby Cui of PLDT SME Nation, James Bernas of Smart Communications, Jay Aldeguer of The Islands Group, Justin Uy of Profoods International Corporation, Yati Abdullah of DHL, Mayor Michael Rama of Cebu City, Koh Onozawa and Franz Ignacio of Loudbasstard and Joey Concepcion.

The 10 Inspiring Young Cebuano Entrepreneurs and the award presentors. Front row (L-R): Nico Ybanez and Carlo De Asis of Aframe Surf Company, Christian Paro-an of RC Goldline Salesshop, Mark Ynoc of Ynoc International Trading, Nico Nimor of Nick Automatic, Gabino Abejo Jr. of Abejo Waters Corporation, Erica Neal of Zoet Cakes and Pastries, Koh Onozawa and Franz Ignacio of Loudbasstard, Lorenz Florendo of Tatang’s Extra Crispy Boneless Lechon, Pearl Sarcauga of Dollface Cosmetics, Stephen Ferolino and Cham Lopez (in behalf of Anya Lim) of Anthill Fabric Gallery. Top row (L-R): Gabby Cui, PLDT SME Nation Community Consultancy Head, RJ Ledesma, Mercato Centrale’ Co-Owner and event emcee, James Bernas, Head – Wireless Community Solutions, Smart Communications, Inc., Jay Aldeguer, Island Souvenirs, President and Chairman, Justin Uy, Profood Inc., Founder/Owner, Yati Abdullah, DHL Express (Philippines) Corporation, Country Manager, Michael Rama, Cebu City Mayor, Joey Concepcion, Go Negosyo Founding Trustee, and Ramon Lopez, Go Negosyo Executive Director and Board of Trustee

Award winning furniture designer and manufacturer, Kenneth Cobonpue, shares how creativity and innovation helped him to make a mark in the world market.

One of the most successful Cebuano entrepreneurs, Mr. Justin Uy, imparts the characteristics of Cebuanos which help them in their successes.

Mr. Manny Osmena, provided Manny O. wines for the guests and joined the discussion of the panel. Beside him are Justin Uy and Joey Concepcion.

Marketing guru, Josiah Go, talked about how entrepreneurs can develop through creative marketing. Beside him are Manny Osmena and Justin Uy.

The panelists include (L-R) Josiah Go, Manny Osmena, Justin Uy, Joey Concepcion, Sen. Bam Aquino, Kenneth Cobonpue, Yati Abdullah, Jay Aldeguer along with the night’s host, RJ Ledesma.