Celebrating Partnerships: From Connections to Collaborations: How This Game-Changing Event is Redefining Networking in Cavite

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A Historic Gathering of Business and Community Leaders in Imus, Cavite

On February 8, 2025, YES! Hotel in Anabu, Imus, Cavite, became the epicenter of business collaboration and community leadership as BNI Inspire Cavite One hosted “Celebrating Partnerships: From Connections to Collaborations.” The event brought together some of the most influential business networks and community organizations in the region, creating an unprecedented platform for networking, learning, and forming strategic alliances.

Uniting Powerhouses: BNI, JCI, Lions, Inner Wheel and Kiwanis, Join Forces

The event was spearheaded by BNI Cavite One in collaboration with JCI, Kiwanis, Inner Wheel and Lions Club underscoring the importance of unity in fostering business growth and community impact. This rare convergence of organizations provided attendees with valuable opportunities to expand their networks, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that could drive both economic and social development.

The significance of this gathering was further amplified by the presence of distinguished speakers and guests, including:

Featured Speakers and Guests:

Antonio Luis Mercado – Regional Director, Cavite One, BNI

Earl Joseph Estrera – Regional Director, Cavite One, BNI

Jhon Dexter Tañedo – President, Inspire Chapter, Cavite One, BNI

Joy Jabile-Ejercito – South Luzon District Director, BNI

Angie Ng Ying Ping – Global Connector, Director, BNI Malaysia

Ace Peng – BNI North Taiwan

Emoy Francisco – Imus Dambalasik Lions Club

Rian Zibrid Cabildo – Executive VP, JCI Imus Wagayway

Rose Baguio – Kiwanis Vermosa Imus East

Val Baguio – Kiwanis Bahayang Pag-Asa

Leah Ordoñez – Inner Wheel Mutya ng Imus

Each speaker brought valuable insights on business networking, leadership, and collaboration, sharing real-world strategies to maximize partnerships across industries and organizations.

Signing of a Game-Changing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

One of the most groundbreaking moments of the event was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among key organizations. This agreement solidifies a year-long commitment to working together on training, development, and community projects that benefit entrepreneurs and social enterprises.

The MOU was signed by:

✔ JCI Imus Wagayway, Inc. – Represented by EVP Mark Rhian Cabildo

✔ Imus Dambalasik Lions Club – Represented by Charter President Jose Elmer "Emoy" Francisco

✔ BNI Cavite One – Represented by President John Dexter Tañedo

✔ Inner Wheel Club of Mutya ng Imus – Represented by its Leah Ordonez

✔ Kiwanis Club Bahayang Pag-Asa – Represented by District Treasurer Val Baguio

✔ Kiwanis Club Vermosa Imus – Represented by President Rose Baguio

The MOU establishes the following commitments:

Sharing training and project lists to maximize opportunities for collaboration

Providing financial or in-kind support to ensure successful implementation of initiatives

Incorporating each other's logos in marketing and promotional materials

Ensuring transparency and accountability through post-event reports

This agreement, effective for one year, supersedes all prior informal agreements, ensuring that participating organizations stay aligned in their vision and mission.

A Milestone for International Networking and Collaboration

As part of International Networking Week (INW), the event also highlighted the role of BNI platforms in global business expansion. International BNI leaders, such as Angie Ng Ying Ping from Malaysia and Ace Peng from Taiwan, emphasized how local entrepreneurs could leverage BNI’s global network to access new markets, build international partnerships, and enhance their competitive edge.

The event’s success was a testament to the hard work and dedication of BNI Cavite One, with special recognition given to:

Regional Director Antonio Luis Mercado for his visionary leadership

BNI Inspire Chapter President Jhon Dexter Tañedo for his unwavering commitment to uniting business leaders

Regional Director Earl Joseph Estrera for helping bridge connections across multiple organizations

A New Era of Business Collaboration in Cavite

As the event concluded, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and optimism. Attendees left not just with new contacts but with genuine partnerships, shared visions, and a renewed drive to make a lasting impact.

This gathering was not just another networking event—it was a turning point in how organizations in Imus, Cavite, and beyond will connect, collaborate, and create meaningful change together.

For those who couldn’t attend, stay tuned for future events and opportunities to be part of this growing movement of collaborative success!

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