Learning on Bacalod and its history – experiencing the great hospitality of Filipinos

Isabelle, Duke & Guillermo in Bacolod

Today we had a kick-off session with our clients. The meeting was hosted by University of St. La Salle. The clients gave the presentations on how they are operating and what are their expectations on how we could be supporting them. And believe me they are wanting the moon from the sky… ;) IBM CSC team also had a pleasure to give a presentation on the CSC assignment and introduce ourselves. After the kick-off session we visited a couple of museums and the split up to continue with the clients.

Team ready to go to the kick-off meeting

Duke presenting

The head of our client is the “super woman” called Jocelle Batapa-Sigue; Congresswoman and the first ever woman candidate for Congress! With her Duke and I had the honor to be able to participate to the 6th Bacalod History Quiz for high-school students in Bacalod. It was great to see how enthusiastic the kids were on the history of Bacalod and it was amazing how much they know! At least I learned a lot! We had also the possibility to discuss more closely on our assignment and we agreed to arrange three full day and one half a day seminar; one for business development, one for faculty development and one & half for University students.

It is really true when they say that Filipinos are known for their hospitality and joyfulness! And I am very honored to be able see and feel that. For example before the quiz Jocelle arranged us a private tour on the city with Maricar and invite us to have a dinner with her, her husband, Maricar & Loida from West Negros University, and list continues...

Pictures from 6th Bacalod History Quiz