Wilcon opens its 31st store

More and more people can now benefit from the exclusive design services, well-trained sales personnel and a wide range of building and decorating merchandise from the country’s leading industry supplier Wilcon Depot. The dynamic Wilcon president and CEO William Belo was joined by his indefatigable senior executive vice president and chief operating officer Rosemarie Ong and executive vice president and chief financial officer Lorraine Belo at the grand opening of Wilcon’s 31st store in Valenzuela City. Among the VIP guests at the blessing were Valenzuela City mayor Rex Gatchalian, Hocheng Philippines Corp. vice president for sales and marketing Bruce Chien, Mariwasa Siam Ceramics vice president for sales and marketing Jakkrit Suwansilp, American Standard Philippines Ltd., Co. country manager Felino Bernardo, Davies Paints president and COO Johnlee Garcia, and Boysen vice president for sales Justin Ongsue. A sumptuous buffet lunch concluded the festivities.  Congratulations to Wilcon and more power!

Farewell to an Ambassador

Manabat Sanagustin & Co. (MS&Co.), one of the country’s leading providers of quality audit, tax and advisory services, recently hosted a farewell luncheon for former US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. at the Tower Club.  The intimate luncheon was attended by heads of US companies and agencies operating in the Philippines as well as members of MS&Co.’s executive committee, chairman and CEO Roberto Manabat, COO and vice chairman for tax Emmanuel Bonoan, CFO Pacifico Castañeda, and head of audit Sharon Dayoan.  The US ambassador was glad to share his experiences during his stay as ambassador to the Philippines.  May Lady Luck continue to smile at you, Harry!