Maritel nievera biography of martin

Filipino-American singer and businessman

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dela Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Nievera.

Roberto Jose Dela Cruz Nievera (; October&#;17, &#;&#; March&#;27, ) was a Filipino-American singer and businessman. He rose to prominence in after winning the "Search for Johnny Mathis of the Philippines", a singing contest on the television variety showStudent Canteen. He was one of the original members of the Society of Seven (SOS).

Born in Baguio, Nievera grew up participating in many amateur singing contests. He studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he was trained by National Artist for TheaterWilfrido Ma. Guerrero. He found moderate success in clubs singing as the "Johnny Mathis of the Philippines" after Student Canteen. Nievera then joined the Hawaii-based musical group the Fabulous Echoes in , which later became the Society of Seven.

In , following a decade-long stint with the SOS, Nievera released his self-titled debut album in Hollywood. He recorded three more albums released from to Nievera came back to the Philippines in and mounted a series of concerts called Timeless through the s and the early s, which earned him another moniker as the "Timeless Balladeer". He also endeavored into business by opening various restaurant franchises in the country. After it failed, Nievera returned to the United States in , where he settled until his death in at the age of He was the father of Martin Nievera, whom he inspired and mentored.

Life and career

– Early life and education

Roberto Jose Dela Cruz Nievera was born on October&#;17, in Baguio, Philippines. His father, a doctor who worked for the transportation company Benguet Auto Line, was from the province of Ilocos Sur; his mother was from Bulacan. He also had a sister. At the age of seven, N

Cabalen celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with the theme “Strengthening Ties.” Three decades of serving sumptuous Filipino dishes and satisfying the cravings of their n makes you taste the traditional home-cooked food the Kapampangan way in a very reasonable priced buffet. This iswhy Cabalen is every family’s all-time and leading buffet favorite for over 30 years now. A Thanksgiving Mass was held lastAugust 3, at its first store in West Avenue. After which, a series of motorcades were done highlighting the anniversary’s theme
for a month-long with these activities, Cabalen launched a promo for the whole month of August were guest who joined their raffle promos took home appliances and gadgets, exciting package tours, and gift certificates. In addition to these, other brands under its umbrella like Soi, Mangan, Salu-Salo, and Eat Pinoy
also joined the Anniversary celebration.

A vision to achieve one’s success requires a strong sense of willpower. As a young entrepreneur, Maritel Nievera made her way to make a difference. She is now one of the ideal restaurateurs who shared her knowledge and passion in bringing her ideas of cooking into an unexpected success of her restaurant career.

Maritel invades the food and beverage path that led her to become one of the outstanding career women for the past three decades. “If I can’t beat them, I’ll join them”. This is one of the most remarkable phrases Maritel Nievera believed and the rest is history.

It was the year when Cabalen started its first buffet restaurant operation located at West Avenue, the only standalone branch. From a small “Bahay Pasalubong” in Pampanga,it then grew into numerous numbers of restaurant outlets in the Philippines and one international branch today. From the
notion “Ituro mo, Iluluto ko” turned into “Eat all you can,Eat all you want”concept. It captivated the local market attesting that Filipinos are born food lovers a

“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.”—Robin Sharma

For more than a decade, the Red Charity Gala has aligned with and promoted Philippine fashion for the benefit of several worthy charities, including the Philippine Red Cross and Assumption HS Foundation. Last year, at the RCG at The Pen, cochair Kaye Tiñga and I were delighted to include the Hope for Lupus Foundation that gracious Emmeline Aglipay-Villar spearheads. Through the generous donations of table sponsors and auction winners, we raised additional funds for these programs.

Every year, the winning bid of the Jewelmer South Sea pearl necklace goes to Save the Philippine Sea Foundation. As an avid diver, I am more than happy to support this program that keeps our oceans clean and aids in giving livelihood to pearl farmers. We hope to continue this funding with the highest bid for the Jewelmer necklace.

As purveyor of the coveted golden South Sea pearl, Jewelmer marks its 45th anniversary this year through an exciting collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. Until Dec. 31, Jewelmer clients can gear up for a thrilling chance to take home the newest Mercedes-Benz GLE. This offer is valid with every Jewelmer purchase worth P50,

As brands synonymous with luxury and craftsmanship, Jewelmer and Mercedes-Benz are guided by a pursuit of elegance and a commitment to excellence. Together, they pave the way for luxury.

The official launch of “A Golden Journey” took place at the Mercedes-Benz BGC Showroom. Hosted by Tim Yap and Yaparazzi Events + PR, the affair had guests and muses adorned in Jewelmer’s fine jewelry creations, including Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee, Christi McGarry and Gabbi Garcia. With the campaign “A Golden Journey,” you just might be the one to hit the road in style with Jewelmer.

First woman designer

Our RCG family is growing with new sponsors. We are almost sold out and are quite excited to feature the

In this exclusive interview, Maritel Nievera, President & CEO of Cabalen Group, retraces the origins of her entrepreneurial journey with the Filipino food icon Cabalen.

At its heart, the story of Cabalen is one that is inextricably linked to Maritel Nievera’s home, Pampanga, and its famed culinary delights. It is also the story of a woman entrepreneur, a single mother, who challenged larger, established Filipino restaurant chains, and found a place among them as a Filipino food icon.

The Business Manual held an exclusive interview with Maritel Nievera, President & CEO of the Cabalen Group, at the Glorietta branch of Cabalen, and sat down with her to talk about her remarkable success as an entrepreneur. Today, Cabalen restaurants can be found virtually anywhere in the Philippines, all over Metro Manila as well as in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, with 41 branches (and counting). With its incredible staying power for over more than 30 years, the company Maritel built has also expanded beyond Cabalen restaurants. In tune with an ever-changing market, the Cabalen Group of Companies has evolved to give Filipinos a taste of the world.

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