Cebu Happenings

  𝐓𝐑𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮: 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 In the bustling heart of the Visayas, something exciting is unfolding. TRBank, an institution with a rich history of dedication to supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), has officially launched its Cebu City branch. This marks the 9th branch of the bank and a pivotal moment in its mission to serve the growing financial needs of SMEs and entrepreneurs across the region. 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 The journey of TRBank began on March 24, 1956, when Atty. Protasio Amonoy Sr. took a bold step by founding Tanay Rural Bank, Inc. with a modest capital of just P25,000. Located in the rural town of Tanay, Rizal, the bank’s mission was clear: to provide a secure savings platform and accessible loan services for farmers, fishermen, merchants, and small business owners. From its humble beginnings, TRBank has under...

  𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) Cebu Chapter recently held its General Monthly Meeting, with a key discussion led by Atty. Ariel B. Condat, Provincial Director of the Registry of Deeds – Cebu Province. The session focused on the nuances behind adverse claims, an essential yet often misunderstood aspect of property law that impacts real estate developers, investors, and landowners. Atty. Condat provided an in-depth analysis of adverse claims, explaining their legal basis, procedural requirements, and implications on land titles. He emphasized the importance of properly filing and responding to adverse claims, as these can significantly affect property transactions, ownership disputes, and land security. His talk also highlighted co...

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Converge has conducted a tree planting activity in Sitio Sapangbato in Angeles, Pampanga, in celebration of Women’s Month, led by the mentors and mentees from its women leadership program, Grace Under Pressure: MentorSHE. More than their ability to nurture families, women also carry the power to foster communities and drive positive change through their leadership in various movements and advocacy efforts. This was beautifully exemplified during a recent tree-planting activity organized by leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. in celebration of Women’s Month, with the mentors and mentees from its women’s leadership program, Grace Under Pressure: MentorSHE, leading the way. Braving the scorching heat, around 30 employees came together to plant 1,000 mandarin, and coffee seedlings in Sitio S...

  𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐋𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐌𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) launches its biggest CLI Homefest 2025 slated in a seven-city leg across VisMin starting this March 15. Homebuyers can enjoy exclusive perks and discounts, making it the perfect opportunity to secure their dream home. The CLI Homefest 2025 will mark its opening at the Davao Global Township on March 15. The event will then crossover six other destinations, namely: Ormoc City (March 22), Bacolod City (March 29), Cebu City and Iloilo City (April 5), Dumaguete City (May 3) and Cagayan de Oro City (May 17). Cebu Landmasters partners with the country’s top financial institutions to offer exclusive same-day deals and housing loan programs for homebuyers. Key bank partners for CLI Homefest 2025 are RCBC, BPI, BDO, Chinabank, Security bank, CBS, Union bank, Maybank, PNB, Sterling bank and Bank of Commerce. With the heart to prov...