Mega Cebu, in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), kicked off another monthlong celebration for the Mega Cebu month. Now on its sixth year, the Mega Cebu month was launched last Sept. 3, 2018 at the Robinsons Galleria Atrium.
The Metro Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB) Research, Program and Organizational Development (RPOD) Executive Committee Chairman Gordon Alan Joseph graced the event. In his welcome remarks, he once again emphasized that Mega Cebu is for every Cebuano and encouraged participants to continue supporting and help spread awareness about Mega Cebu.
Other Mega Cebu leaders who were present include MCDCB RPOD Sub-Committee on Integrated Development and Spatial Planning Vice Chair Arch. Joy Onozawa, Sub-Committee on Institutional Development Chair Perry Fajardo, FABCom on HR, Asset and Partnership Vice Chair Dr. Leonor Caneja, and Subcommittee on Traffic and Transport Engr. Lynn Madrona.
Also held during the event was the Mega Cebu Singing Idol. Representatives from the Mega Cebu local government units (LGUs) competed by showcasing their voice in singing the Mega Cebu songs. In the end, three finalists were identified and will compete again during the Mega Cebu Awards Night on Oct. 4, 2018. The three finalists are Jade Cadampog from Compostela, Rio Ella Canales from Consolacion, and Mariel Minglanilla from San Fernando.
Caroline Ballesteros, Mega Cebu Communications and Stakeholder Relationship Manager and head organizer of the launching event, announced the different activities which will be held throughout the month and encouraged participants to take part in these. These activities include the annual Mega Cebu Youth Convention on September 22 and the Purok Summit will be on October 3.
The Governance and Linkages Unit of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI-G&L) seeks to foster responsive institutions and an engaged citizenry through awards and recognition, good governance and leadership development programs, and active linkages and platforms of engagement and collaboration.
