DIVERSE GUSTATORY delights. Premium accommodation. Giada’s Group of Companies veritably makes a good definition of the hospitality industry in the Metro Clark area, its myriad enterprises more than measuring up, indeed excelling, in the highly competitive market.
Niji, reputedly the first and original Japanese restaurant in Central Luzon – established in 2004 – has stood its ground even with the onslaught of sushi-sashimi-ramen-sukiyaki entrants in the city. It even opened a second branch in 2023.
Songdo Korean Restaurant is a mecca of gourmet food, pleasing even to the most discerning palates with its generous serving of fresh banchan and 19 choices of premium – authentic – wagyu, including salchisal, ansim, chaeggeut deungsim, and kkotsai – the top picks in its meticulously prepared menu.
Craving Pinoy comfort food? Silyo: Tinape ampong Lutong Bale – by its very name – is the place to go to. Being bowled over – silyo is bowl in Kapampangan – cannot get any more literal with silog breakfasts, meriendas of lugaw, pansit, sotanghon, lelut balatung and lelut mais, not to mention full meals of asado and bistek, served in bowls.
Giada’s Bakery specializes in fresh home-baked bread catering to international tastes – from baguette, pita, and ciabatta to buns and rolls, mamon, pan de sal and ensaymada – and all-time favorite cakes and pastries. The bakery counts hotels and restaurants in Metro Clark as clients.
One person corporation (OPC) Golden Spoon owns and operates Giada’s Bakery and Silyo.
Zii Milk Tea came after extensive product studies in its area of origin, Taiwan. From the classic black pearl and watermelon, the product line has expanded to refreshing juices, smoothies and frappes. To as far as serving seasonal delights Zii fruit salad in summer, and Zii batirol during the Yuletide season.
Giada’s Food Corp. is another OPC under the GGC that operates an AA meat-processing plant and the Giada’s Meat Shop, now a leading provider of premium fresh and processed meat products among hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets in the Metro Clark and greater Pampanga areas.
Ms. Chi Supermarket, sited off the city’s commercial centers, provides for the basic everyday needs of the ordinary folk – from coffee and bread for breakfast to snacks and drinks, to utensils at lunch and meals for dinner.
Prime City Resort Hotel, right at the heart of Angeles City’s entertainment and shopping district, prides itself of prime hospitality and premium service and amenities with its 90 rooms ranging from mezzanine to deluxe, executive and presidential suites.
Garden View Hotel is more of the boutique type at 26 rooms, its location near the city’s business centers most convenient to the corporate traveler.
Both Prime City and Garden view are “powered” by G Towers.
Extreme Sea-Air Logistics is an international freight forwarding company specialized in inbound and outbound cargo handling, transport, and customs releasing.
Food. Restaurants. Hotels. Logistics. At the helm of this veritable business empire is Lucita Lozano Antonio, famously Ms. Chie, GGC founder and CEO.
The how-to-succeed-in-business playbook harps on four principles: Create don’t compete. Offer quality product or service at a fair price. Build relationships with customers. Never stop learning, adapting, innovating, and growing.
The scope and scale with which the GGC ventures have grown are an attestation to the efficacy of those precepts.
It is a Filipino core value though that Ms. Chie chose to be the cornerstone of her entrepreneurship – “Malasakit,” compassion in English – with every letter standing for virtues – Motivation. Adaptability. Loyalty. Attentiveness. Sincerity. Appreciation. Knowledge. Integrity. Trustworthiness. Truly, chi. The Editor
