Schedule of Activities
Submission of Nominees:
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Date: On or before September 15, 2018
Screening:
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Date: October 11, 2018
Awards Night:
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Date: November 26, 2018
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Venue: Grand Ballroom, The Bellevue Manila
23rd Mabuhay Gold Awardee (2018)
SIMONETTE V. GUSI
General Manager, Acuatico Beach Resort & Hotel Inc. and Acuaverde Beach Resort & Hotel Inc.
It’s true what they say, from humble beginnings come great things. Born in the province of Batangas, Simonette Gusi came from a typical Filipino family with a mother who has taken a monumental leap to work in a foreign country and make ends meet. Fully committed to the goal of helping her parents, she was determined to finish her degree and to be able secure a good job. She finished her course of Bachelor of Science in Tourism at the University of the Philippines - Asian Institute of Tourism, Diliman, Quezon City.
An innate and passionate hotelier, she landed her first job in 1994 as a Front Office Receptionist at Holiday Inn Manila which rebranded to Traders Hotel Manila of the Shangri-la Group where she rose from ranks and acquired 11 years of rock-solid hotel experience. An opportunity to acquire her own resort came, thus, Acuatico opened its doors last 2008 with the goal of making it the most sought-after resort not only in Laiya but in the entire archipelago. She now sits as the resort’s General Manager for the past 10 years. Along with her unwavering efforts to turn the vision into reality, Acuatico has been branded as one of the finest resorts locally and internationally and awarded with Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame as well as the Traveler’s Choice Award for consistently receiving great reviews. International recognitions from certified blog sites
such as Bright Side Huffington Post also included Acuatico as one of the renowned destinations around the world.
The year 2011 paved the way for her to manage concurrently the second property, Acuaverde Beach Resort, a nature resort with the widest beachfront in Laiya. Under her effective skills in this new business venture, Acuaverde received the Certificate of Excellence Award from Tripadvisor and was awarded with the distinguished HSMA Virtus Award for Outstanding Marketing Campaign in 2017 – A Pet Friendly Resort in Laiya. Through extraordinary grit and perseverance, she was able to beat the odds and bring the two properties to the pinnacle of success and international attention.
With the business flourishing, Ms. Gusi does not only create a resort that meets expectations and memorable experiences but properties that genuinely care. She has always articulated her belief that opportunity to build, own and manage the resorts is God’s grace and gift and that we should not only run them very well but we should also ensure the blessing is shared to as many as possible. Acuatico and Acuaverde have been doing various programs and activities for the elderly, for the grade school children of the neighboring barangays, responding with various assistance to the less known but equally devastated places by Yolanda super typhoon and have been providing scholarships to the children of the resorts employees. Since 2014, Acuatico has been supporting the K to 12 Plus project of the German International Cooperation and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Laiya National High School and trained the teachers and students in technical vocational tracks for Housekeeping, Front Office and F&B. This long term partnership aims to prepare the students for employment. To date, there are 156 graduates and 60% were hired by participating Laiya resorts.
Simonette is currently the president of ALRO - Association of Laiya Resort Owners and VP-Admin and Finance of GN Solutions, Inc., an infrastructure and telecommunications company, with husband Noli as CEO. They are blessed with two children - Patricia and Jose Rafael.
23rd Mabuhay Awards Finalists (2018)
Heart of the House Finalists
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Prelin Keith G. Andrade
Reservations Agent
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Prelin Keith G. Andrade
Reservations Agent
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Jennylyn C. Arizabal
Commis Chef
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Jennylyn C. Arizabal
Commis Chef
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
B Hotel Alabang
Florie O. Bucong
Linen Attendant
B Hotel Alabang
Florie O. Bucong
Linen Attendant
B Hotel Alabang
Note: For updating.
Century Park Hotel Manila
Jose G. Cascante Jr.
Dry Cleaner/Presser
Century Park Hotel Manila
Jose G. Cascante Jr.
Dry Cleaner/Presser
Century Park Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
The Bellevue Manila
Ysabela Carisse L. De Claro
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The Bellevue Manila
Ysabela Carisse L. De Claro
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The Bellevue Manila
Note: For updating.
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Vicente O. Espinosa
Ground Staff
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Vicente O. Espinosa
Ground Staff
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Note: For updating.
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jemar Blue R. Feliciano
Sr. Cost Clerk
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jemar Blue R. Feliciano
Sr. Cost Clerk
Midas Hotel and Casino
Note: For updating.
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Daryl J. Ibias
Hotel Nurse
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Daryl J. Ibias
Hotel Nurse
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Victor N. Madela
Laundry Attendant
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Victor N. Madela
Laundry Attendant
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Note: For updating.
Seda Hotel BGC
Andrew V. Manabat
Commis 1
Seda Hotel BGC
Andrew V. Manabat
Commis 1
Seda Hotel BGC
Note: For updating.
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Marlomel D. Manaois
Room Attendant
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Marlomel D. Manaois
Room Attendant
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Note: For updating.
Marriott Hotel Manila
Catherine M. Maxie
Seamstress
Marriott Hotel Manila
Catherine M. Maxie
Seamstress
Marriott Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Ivy P. Nebrea
Housekeeping Team Leader
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Ivy P. Nebrea
Housekeeping Team Leader
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Note: For updating.
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Elmer D. Nemenzo
Handyman
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Elmer D. Nemenzo
Handyman
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Note: For updating.
The Ascott Limited
Nenita P. Perillo
Seamstress/Houskeeping Coordinator
The Ascott Limited
Nenita P. Perillo
Seamstress/Houskeeping Coordinator
The Ascott Limited
Note: For updating.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Lyra V. Rosales
Purchasing Assistant
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Lyra V. Rosales
Purchasing Assistant
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Bhrian B. Ulano
Cook ll
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Bhrian B. Ulano
Cook ll
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Note: For updating.
Front of the House Finalists
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Johann Wolfgang I. Anuada
Room attendant
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Johann Wolfgang I. Anuada
Room Attendant
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Note: For updating.
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
Cassandra T. Banzon
Room Service Captain Waitress
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
Cassandra T. Banzon
Room Service Captain Waitress
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
Note: For updating.
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jeliane Micah R. Chua
Reservations Agent
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jeliane Micah R. Chua
Reservations Agent
Midas Hotel and Casino
Note: For updating.
B Hotel Quezon City
Mark Joseph M. Chua
Front Office Agent
B Hotel Quezon City
Mark Joseph M. Chua
Front Office Agent
B Hotel Quezon City
Note: For updating.
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Rosally C. Cosme
Receptionist
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Rosally C. Cosme
Receptionist
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Roger B. Dacir
Lifeguard
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Roger B. Dacir
Lifeguard
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Yeushua Camille D. De Jesus
Sales and Service Associate
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Yeushua Camille D. De Jesus
Sales and Service Associate
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
Seda Hotel Nuvali
Christine Aira Y. De Ramos
Sales Associate
Seda Hotel Nuvali
Christine Aira Y. De Ramos
Sales Associate
Seda Hotel Nuvali
Note: For updating.
The Linden Suites
Jeffrey M. Geneblazo
Housekeeping Associate
The Linden Suites
Jeffrey M. Geneblazo
Housekeeping Associate
The Linden Suites
Note: For updating.
Green Sun / Casa Bocobo Hotel
Rezyra Rose B. Inguito
Front Office Associate
Green Sun / Casa Bocobo Hotel
Rezyra Rose B. Inguito
Front Office Associate
Green Sun / Casa Bocobo Hotel
Note: For updating.
City of Dreams Manila
Decerie May Z. Malapitan
Senior Security Officer
City of Dreams Manila
Decerie May Z. Malapitan
Senior Security Officer
City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Maricar A. Mangahas
Welcome Desk Supervisor
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Maricar A. Mangahas
Welcome Desk Supervisor
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Note: For updating.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Chambers H. Marcelo
F&B Reservations Agent
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Chambers H. Marcelo
F&B Reservations Agent
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Note: For updating.
The Ascott Limited
Mario S. Martin
Bellman
The Ascott Limited
Mario S. Martin
Bellman
The Ascott Limited
Note: For updating.
Dusit Thani Manila
Rizaldy Muñoz
Captain Waiter
Dusit Thani Manila
Rizaldy Muñoz
Captain Waiter
Dusit Thani Manila
Note: For updating.
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Jessie M. Olarte Jr./p>
Driver/Bellman
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Jessie M. Olarte Jr.
Driver/Bellman
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Note: For updating.
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Christian Lord S. Sanchez
Captain Waiter
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Christian Lord S. Sanchez
Captain Waiter
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Note: For updating.
Century Park Hotel Manila
Laila Grace L. Sison
Food Attendant
Century Park Hotel Manila
Laila Grace L. Sison
Food Attendant
Century Park Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Novotel Manila Araneta Center
Stephanie Katrine T. Tumayay
Korean Guest Relations Officer
Novotel Manila Araneta Center
Stephanie Katrine T. Tumayay
Korean Guest Relations Officer
Novotel Manila Araneta Center
Note: For updating.
Marriott Hotel Manila
Kevin L. Villafuerte
Bartender
Marriott Hotel Manila
Kevin L. Villafuerte
Bartender
Marriott Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Supervisor Finalists
The Bellevue Manila
Ma. Aiko C. Awa-ao
Front Office Supervisor
The Bellevue Manila
Ma. Aiko C. Awa-ao
Front Office Supervisor
The Bellevue Manila
Note: For updating.
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Abeven F. Balanag
Night Duty Officer
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Abeven F. Balanag
Night Duty Officer
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Note: For updating.
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Evan Christine A. Baron
Administrative Assistant
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Evan Christine A. Baron
Administrative Assistant
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Ryan G. Belarmino
MIS Officer
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Ryan G. Belarmino
MIS Officer
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Cusina Higala Cagayan de Oro
Chiko Arvin D. Cacanindin
Corporate Chef
Cusina Higala Cagayan de Oro
Chiko Arvin D. Cacanindin
Corporate Chef
Cusina Higala Cagayan de Oro
Note: For updating.
Maayo Hotel Cebu
Jose Lloyd C. Capuyan
Bar Supervisor
Maayo Hotel Cebu
Jose Lloyd C. Capuyan
Bar Supervisor
Maayo Hotel Cebu
Note: For updating.
Microtel by Wyndham
Chester C. Cortez
F&B Supervisor
Microtel by Wyndham
Chester C. Cortez
F&B Supervisor
Microtel by Wyndham
Note: For updating.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Krishna Dennise M. Gallardo
Duty Manager
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Krishna Dennise M. Gallardo
Duty Manager
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
The Linden Suites
Angela Eugenia P. Gonzalez
Front Office Supervisor
The Linden Suites
Angela Eugenia P. Gonzalez
Front Office Supervisor
The Linden Suites
Note: For updating.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Jhon Russel W. Hipolito
Concierge Supervisor
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Jhon Russel W. Hipolito
Concierge Supervisor
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Note: For updating.
Seda Vertis North
Angela Mariz L. Hizon
Guest Services Center Supervisor
Seda Vertis North
Angela Mariz L. Hizon
Guest Services Center Supervisor
Seda Vertis North
Note: For updating.
Luxent Hotel
Mary Rose D. Ilagan
Executive Assistant
Luxent Hotel
Mary Rose D. Ilagan
Executive Assistant
Luxent Hotel
Note: For updating.
The Ascott Limited
Geraldin B. Iraola
Housekeeping Supervisor
The Ascott Limited
Geraldin B. Iraola
Housekeeping Supervisor
The Ascott Limited
Note: For updating.
Panja Resort Palawan
Jessica R. Liwanag
Guest Services Supervisor
Panja Resort Palawan
Jessica R. Liwanag
Guest Services Supervisor
Panja Resort Palawan
Note: For updating.
Dusit Thani Manila
Haydee M. Mahinay
Paymaster
Dusit Thani Manila
Haydee M. Mahinay
Paymaster
Dusit Thani Manila
Note: For updating.
Century Park Hotel Manila
Lydia G. Medida
Supervisor Century Tsukiji
Century Park Hotel Manila
Lydia G. Medida
Supervisor Century Tsukiji
Century Park Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Midas Hotel & Casino
Michelle A. Pama
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Midas Hotel & Casino
Michelle A. Pama
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Midas Hotel & Casino
Note: For updating.
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Eduardo S. Quintana
Perpetual Maintenance Management Leader
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Eduardo S. Quintana
Perpetual Maintenance Management Leader
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
City of Dreams Manila / Nobu Hotel
Mary Joy E. Rodil
Housekeeping Floor Supervisor
City of Dreams Manila / Nobu Hotel
Mary Joy E. Rodil
Housekeeping Floor Supervisor
City of Dreams Manila / Nobu Hotel
Note: For updating.
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Irene R. Viceral
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Irene R. Viceral
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Blue Palawan Beach Club
Note: For updating.
Manager Finalists
Century Park Hotel Manila
Ma. Ivy Asuncion Y. Abaya
Cost Controller
Century Park Hotel Manila
Ma. Ivy Asuncion Y. Abaya
Cost Controller
Century Park Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Seda Hotel BGC
Jose Luis B. Abellar
Senior Sales Manager
Seda Hotel BGC
Jose Luis B. Abellar
Senior Sales Manager
Seda Hotel BGC
Note: For updating.
Acuaverde Beach Resort
Cristine R. Alarcon
Duty Manager
Acuaverde Beach Resort
Cristine R. Alarcon
Duty Manager
Acuaverde Beach Resort
Note: For updating.
City of Dreams Manila
Cirilo C. Alerta
Landscape Manager
City of Dreams Manila
Cirilo C. Alerta
Landscape Manager
City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Jobeth B. Buela
Asst. Manager- Housekeeping
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Jobeth B. Buela
Asst. Manager- Housekeeping
Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Note: For updating.
Kandaya Resort Cebu
Kristie Ann R. Claracay
Front Office Manager
Kandaya Resort Cebu
Kristie Ann R. Claracay
Front Office Manager
Kandaya Resort Cebu
Note: For updating.
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Mylene M. Endab
Executive Housekeeper
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Mylene M. Endab
Executive Housekeeper
Maayo Hotel, Cebu
Note: For updating.
Hotel XYZ, Tacloban
Jerick M. Florano
Area Resident Manager
Hotel XYZ, Tacloban
Jerick M. Florano
Area Resident Manager
Hotel XYZ, Tacloban
Note: For updating.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Harry S. Furio
Banquet Sous Chef
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Harry S. Furio
Banquet Sous Chef
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Note: For updating.
Dusit Thani Manila
Gilberto S. Gatdula
TQM Manager
Dusit Thani Manila
Gilberto S. Gatdula
TQM Manager
Dusit Thani Manila
Note: For updating.
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Bryan Paul N. Liong
Asst. Housekeeping Manager
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Bryan Paul N. Liong
Asst. Housekeeping Manager
AG New World Manila Bay Hotel
Note: For updating.
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jerome I. Lozada
Chief Steward
Midas Hotel and Casino
Jerome I. Lozada
Chief Steward
Midas Hotel and Casino
Note: For updating.
The Ascott Limited
Nanette K. Moreno
Asst. Housekeeping Manager
The Ascott Limited
Nanette K. Moreno
Asst. Housekeeping Manager
The Ascott Limited
Note: For updating.
The Bellevue Manila
Glennis T. Narciso
Front Office Manager
The Bellevue Manila
Glennis T. Narciso
Front Office Manager
The Bellevue Manila
Note: For updating.
Marriott Hotel Manila
Manuel N. Nario
Chef De Cuisine
Marriott Hotel Manila
Manuel N. Nario
Chef De Cuisine
Marriott Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Michelle S. Olea
Quality Manager
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Michelle S. Olea
Quality Manager
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Note: For updating.
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Demetrio Jr. A. Plana
Head- Engineering Department
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Demetrio Jr. A. Plana
Head- Engineering Department
Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
Note: For updating.
Green Sun Hotel Manila
David Eduard J. Paman
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Green Sun Hotel Manila
David Eduard J. Paman
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Green Sun Hotel Manila
Note: For updating.
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Romeo V. Rivera
Sous Chef - Butchery
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Romeo V. Rivera
Sous Chef - Butchery
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Note: For updating.
Luxent Hotel
Denese M. Soriano
Chief Engineer
Luxent Hotel
Denese M. Soriano
Chief Engineer
Luxent Hotel
Note: For updating.
Microtel by Wyndham
Ernesto C. Tanquintic
Revenue Manager
Microtel by Wyndham
Ernesto C. Tanquintic
Revenue Manager
Microtel by Wyndham
Note: For updating.
Radisson Blu Cebu
Marife P. Yuson
Director of Sales
Radisson Blu Cebu
Marife P. Yuson
Director of Sales
Radisson Blu Cebu
Note: For updating.
