Celebrating 17 Incredible Years of Cebu Bloggers Society!

What an unforgettable night! Last week, we came together to celebrate a major milestone in the life of the Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS)—17 incredible years of growth, community, and unforgettable memories. It's hard to believe how much we've accomplished, but it was the perfect time to reflect on everything that has brought us here. If you missed it, here’s a little recap of the celebration that was full of joy, gratitude, and excitement for the future!

Beautiful and Dashing members of the Cebu Bloggers Society in their Casual Brown/ Mocha Mousse OOTDs.

A Huge Thank You to Mezzo Hotel

We were fortunate enough to celebrate this special occasion at Mezzo Hotel, and wow, what a venue! The ambiance was nothing short of perfect. Mezzo provided us with an elegant yet cozy setting that allowed everyone to relax, enjoy, and connect. And let’s not forget the dinner—a sumptuous spread that delighted every guest. From appetizers to desserts, the culinary team truly outdid themselves. Mezzo Hotel, thank you for being such gracious hosts and for providing a venue that perfectly matched the significance of this event!

Cebu Bloggers Society 17th Anniversary Sponsors and Partners

Cheers to Our Partners

A huge part of the celebration was the toast, and it was made extra special by the presence of our amazing partners. A big shoutout to D+B Wines & Spirits, CHARLTON.Ph Online Liquor Store, and The Vault Room Cebu for providing us with an exquisite selection of wines. The wines were perfect for toasting to our shared achievements over the years. But what made the evening even more touching were the loyalty awards. It was such a wonderful moment to honor the members who have been with CBS for over a decade—your dedication to the community is truly inspiring, and we’re lucky to have you as part of our journey.

Special Thanks for the Raffle Prizes

If there’s one thing we all looked forward to during the celebration, it was the raffle! And thanks to our incredible partners—Cebu Pacific Air, foodpanda, and Jollibee—everyone went home a winner! From exciting travel vouchers to tasty food treats, each prize was a reminder of how lucky we are to have such amazing supporters. Your generosity helped make this event even more memorable, and for that, we can’t thank you enough.

Cebu Bloggers Society Founder, Mark M. Monta

Honoring Our Founder, Mark Monta

At the heart of CBS is a vision—one that was dreamed up by our founder, Mark Monta. None of what CBS is today would have been possible without his foresight, passion, and hard work in building this community from the ground up. Mark, we owe you so much for our success. Your leadership and commitment have laid the foundation for all of us to thrive and continue evolving.

"of course, everything we celebrated traces back to our founder, Mark Monta. without your vision, CBS wouldn’t be what it is today. thank you, as well, for the heartwarming recognition of my performance as Cebu Bloggers President—it means so much! But let me say, i honestly couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of my fellow officers. this is a shared success! " said Janine Ella Anongos, CBS 2023-2026 President.

Cebu Bloggers Society President, Janine Ella Anongos

A Grateful Heart for Our Members

But beyond the partners, the venues, and the awards, the true heart of CBS is its members. Last week's celebration would not have been the same without the amazing individuals who make up this community. You are the ones who show up, engage, and support one another, making CBS what it is today. Your presence at the event made the evening extra special and a beautiful reminder of why we’re all here together.

To each and every member who joined us last week, thank you—you are the soul of CBS, and we wouldn’t be celebrating 17 years if it weren’t for your unwavering commitment and support.

Cebu Bloggers Society 5-9 Years Loyalty Awardees

Special Recognition to President Janine Ella Anongos by Founder, Mark Monta

Cebu Bloggers Society 16-17 Years Loyalty Awardees

Here's to 17 Years and Counting!

As we celebrated our past, we couldn’t help but look forward to the future. CBS is built on a foundation of collaboration, creativity, and community, and with all of you by our side, there are countless more milestones to achieve. We’ve been through so much together, and there’s so much more to come. Here’s to 17 years of friendship, learning, and growth—and to many more years of success, celebration, and shared achievements.

So, cheers to the Cebu Bloggers Society! May we continue to inspire each other, create lasting memories, and build an even stronger community in the years ahead. Here’s to 17 years—and to the many more we’ll celebrate together! 

Here’s what our members are saying on their socials!