Mario “Coke” Semblante, Jr. – Executive Chef
Mario “Coke” Semblante, Jr. has been the Executive Chef at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown since December 2022. He is a father to two children, a 19-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. Semblante cherishes the moments spent traveling with his family, a tradition they uphold regularly.
“Father’s Day is a special day for fathers. At Savoy, we celebrate it with our employees, which we call the Circle of Happiness,” Semblante said. He appreciates the work-life balance at Savoy, which allows him to enjoy quality time with his family despite the demands of his job.
Semblante’s fatherhood philosophy revolves around the 3Ps: Provider, Protector, and Priest. He aims to instill in his children a strong work ethic and the importance of never forgetting where they came from.
Krishman Esmero – Purchasing Manager
Krishman Esmero, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown’s Purchasing Manager, has been with the hotel for over a year. He has a ten-year-old son with whom he shares a close bond. “Favorite memory? Every time because my son and I are quite close. We treat each other like friends,” Esmero noted.
Esmero balances his work and family life by participating in family-oriented events at Savoy. “Our GM is focused on families, creating a Circle of Happiness where we can bring our families to events,” he explained.
Esmero learned the value of being a friend from his father, a lesson he hopes to pass on to his own son. “Being a friend, especially in my family, because we are four boys. My mother was strict, but we bonded because we were boys. It’s important that my son feels he can open up to me with his problems,” he shared.
