Growing Alongside Bluewater Maribago through Margie Munsayac’s Decades of Heartfelt Service

When Margie Munsayac joined Bluewater Maribago in December 1989, the resort was barely six months old and already facing a crisis. A military coup attempt had grounded all domestic flights out of Manila, leaving resort director Eddie Alegrado stranded in the capital just as the young resort needed leadership on the ground. Munsayac’s very first assignment was getting him back home. Tapping into her personal contacts at Philippine Airlines, she secured him a seat on the first outbound flight to Cebu.

Ms. Margie Munsayac, VP of Sales and Marketing Bluewater Resorts

"I said, 'Take this flight.' He said, 'No.' He said, 'I thank you, Margie. This is the first flight.' After that, the rest is history," Munsayac recalls.

That early show of initiative built an immediate bond with the family. What started as a temporary solution launched a career that would span over 37 years, eventually leading to her role as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Maribago Resorts. Back then, the property was a modest setup of 32 cottages clustered around a single pool. Over the decades, Munsayac helped guide its growth into a premier island destination while holding tight to the relaxed, family-run atmosphere that defined its early days.

In a competitive market, staying grounded matters. Bluewater Maribago holds a four-star rating, but Munsayac’s focus has always been on steady reliability rather than chasing short-lived hospitality trends. A key part of that reputation built over decades is absolute consistency with travel partners.

"We will always stand by our contract and our commitment," Munsayac emphasizes. "We never leave our clients hanging because delivering on promises is central to who we are."

That philosophy extends directly into Amuma, the Visayan tradition of attentive, heartfelt care that anchors the resort’s daily routine. Rather than enforcing rigid and scripted interactions, Munsayac encourages the team to offer care that comes naturally.

"It’s not put-on hospitality—it is part of our DNA," Munsayac explains. Through consistent care and training, that mindset becomes second nature for staff members, whether they are tailoring low-pressure activities for visiting families or setting up quiet working nooks for corporate guests.

It is a low-key approach, but it keeps people coming back year after year. Staff members naturally pick up on the subtle details—remembering names, favorite breakfast tables, or how a guest takes their morning coffee. For Munsayac, seeing those personal connections flourish remains the real heart of the job after nearly four decades.