Six years is more than a number.
It is a chronicle of moments, of doors opening before sunrise, of deadlines chased long after the city slept, of handshakes that slowly became friendships, and of milestones celebrated not as separate victories, but as shared triumphs.
Seda Central Bloc Cebu recently marked its 6th Anniversary with the theme “Growing Together.”
But what unfolded that evening was far more than a celebration.
It was a homecoming.
Held at the Roof Deck Pool Area, beneath a sky stretched over Cebu’s glittering cityscape, the night felt almost poetic as if the lights themselves bore witness to the journey. The gathering brought together the media partners who had walked alongside Seda Central Bloc Cebu from the very beginning, not merely as associates, but as companions in its evolution.
As a slideshow of memories played, the atmosphere shifted. Conversations softened. Smiles turned reflective. Faces on the screen told stories words no longer needed to explain events mounted against impossible timelines, campaigns launched with hopeful hearts, challenges met with quiet determination. These were not just recollections. They were living proof of relationships built not on transactions, but on trust, consistency, and shared purpose.
Cluster General Manager Ron Manalang spoke with clarity and conviction, reaffirming Seda’s commitment to distinction and forward-thinking hospitality. Growth, he reminded everyone, is never accidental. It is chosen, nurtured, and carried forward together. He also highlighted that the hotel has been awarded The EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Advanced certification, a recognition of its sustainable and efficient design that sets new standards in the industry.
Newly introduced Hotel Manager Jeryl Tio brought a refreshing warmth to the evening, greeting guests not as stakeholders, but as family returning home. In a gesture that perfectly captured the spirit of the celebration, he selected the media’s own crafted concoction as the winning drink of the night — created by TEAM OGs — transforming a lighthearted moment into a symbol of camaraderie, creativity, and shared ownership of the journey.
Over thoughtfully prepared dishes and exchanges that lingered long after plates were cleared, the evening unfolded less like a formal program and more like a reunion a gathering bound by resilience, alliance, and genuine connection.
Because “Growing Together” is not just a theme.
It is a promise whispered in the early years, tested through time, and now spoken with certainty.
As Seda Central Bloc Cebu steps into its next chapter, it carries with it gratitude for every step taken, every partnership forged, and every story written together. And with eyes set firmly on the future.
Here’s to the roads we’ve traveled…and to the many more still waiting to be written.
