DTI holds Bagsakan sa Intramuros for foreign and local tourists

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As travel and tourism go perfectly with this year’s summer season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is bringing unique products from across the country closer to tourists through the special Bagsakan sa Intramuros on March 25 to April 2 at the Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila City. In time with the grand launch of the DTI’s latest Go Lokal! Store x Manila Canvas at the walled city of Intramuros, Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2022, the Bagsakan will feature 30 enterprises and their local products from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Organized by the DTI Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) in coordination with the DTI-Regional Operations Group and in partnership with the Intramuros Administration and Manila Canvas, the week-long event will feature the unique Filipino products from CAR, Region 2, 3, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, BARMM, and the NCR for foreign and local tourists to enjoy.

Available for sale are regional delicacies; premium Philippine wines and healthy beverages; Filipino snacks, cookies and pastries; traditional and modern apparel using indigenous textiles; fashion accessories; handicrafts and wooden items; home decors, gifts, and souvenir items; and a full range of personal care and wellness products.

In celebration of the grand opening of the DTI Go Lokal! Store x Manila Canvas on March 27, tourists, buyers and students are invited to join exciting activities free of charge:

· March 30 - Struggles and Success: Let’s Talk Business! with speakers, Aloy Chua, CEO & Founder of Roots Collective; Wado Tan Siman, owner of Wadoughs Cake Studio; and Khaz Raza, Climate Change DRR Expert

· March 31 - Store Tour of Manila Canvas for invited Tour Operators and Tour Guides

· April 1 – Workshop: Pottery Making by Ili Likhaan

· April 2 - Heritage: Forum and Guided Tour with Tranvia by Benjamin Canapi

The Go Lokal! Store is a one-stop-shop for the best locally made products that truly capture the essence of the Philippines. The Go Lokal! Store and the Bagsakan events are great opportunities to support Filipino businesses and artisans while immersing yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines. Tourists and resellers can directly buy from the manufacturers and place bulk orders for scheduled delivery.

The Bagsakan exhibitors are: Kenro Boutique, Four H Handicraft, Alion Kapit Bisig SEA-K Association, Amanda's Marine Products, Beakris House of Goodies, Gloria's Delicacies, Magpoc's Araro Cookies, Ruthy's Food Products, Terio's Food Products, Tess Enterprise, Willy's Cashew Nuts, Diana Stalder, Harito Food Products, JMU Belt Collection, Let Eat Go, Philia, Switsis Food Products, Sweetstyle Beadworks, Luckygemsbiz and General Merchandise, Cerra Furniture, La Herminia Pina Woven Products, JER Shellcraft. Ma. Delza’s Native Products, Angie's Yakan, Kyla Amazing Soybeans, Marc Daniel's Food Products, Moonlight Handicrafts, Philippine Craft Distillers Inc., Sanja's Enterprises, YZHNY Food Products, and Tingting Handicrafts.

For more updates on upcoming Bagsakan activities, national fairs, and programs for MSMEs, join the DTI-BDTP Community on Viber and follow us on our official social media accounts at: Facebook (@DTI.BDTP); Instagram (@dti.bdtp); Twitter (@dti_bdtp); Tiktok (@dti.bdtp); and YouTube. For inquiries, you may also email BDTP Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

International Master Baker Chef Peter Yuen Visits the Philippines in August for LPUCI Specialized Programs

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Chef Peter Yuen

Culinary students and professionals has been thrilled to hear that Chef Peter Yuen, a world-renowned Master Baker announced his visit to the Philippines this August 2015. 

Chef Yuen, who currently travels the globe as an International Baking/Pastry Consultant, is part of the Board of Directors of the American Bread Ambassadors. He is also considered as the one of the Top 10 Best Bread Bakers in America in 2011. 

To fly to the Philippines for the specialized programs initiated by the Lyceum of the Philippines Culinary Institute (LPUCI) is an honor and privilege for the Filipinos.

The renowned chef, a graduate of B.A.-Marketing from the University of Illinois, started his colorful career as a part-timer in the family-owned bakery. When he realized his love for the craft, he continued to enhance his skills by being an apprentice to several master bakers. In 2000, he finished a course in Pastry and Baking at The French Pastry School, a prominent pastry school in Chicago, USA which landed him opportunities in Sofitel Water Tower Chicago and Four Seasons Hotel as Head Baker and Banquet Pastry Chef. From then on, he represented USA in several international competitions and even supervised and trained competing teams which also brought honor to the USA. Chef Yuen also owns La Patisserie P, an upscale bakery in Chicago. 

Chef Dan Basilio, Culinary Director of LPUCI could not be any prouder that the institution was able to make the international expert share his knowledge and skills in their campus. "I have known and witnessed the talents and skills of Chef Yuen for years. I believe that his expertise cannot only help the Filipino culinary students and professionals improve their proficiency but also give them an edge in the global setting," said Chef Basilio. 

This August 2015, LPUCI has invited Chef Yuen to provide world class training in its two specialized programs: Viennoiserie and European Artisanal Bread. The Viennoiserie Program is a 10-session course on the art of baking using yeast-leavened dough which will run from August 3 to 14 (Monday to Friday; 1pm to 5pm). The course is offered at Php 48,000. The European Artisan Bread, on the other hand, is a 5-session course perfecting the famous quality of European breads having crusted exterior and chewy interior. The course will run from August 17 to 21 (Monday to Friday; 1pm to 5pm) at Php 28,000. Both courses are inclusive of basic uniform, use of tools & equipment, ingredients and certificate upon successful completion of the class. 

"These programs will further upgrade LPUCI's winning learning technique which is student-centered and incorporate fully hands-on lessons designed ideally for beginners and for those who wishes to upgrade their competency," as Chef Basilio explained. Indeed, with the upcoming visit of a celebrated culinary superstar such as Chef Peter Yuen, LPUCI truly embarks on mission to increase the quality of educations made available for Filipinos. 

To learn more about LPUCI and its programs, you may visit their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/lpuculinaryinstitute. You may also visit their office and campus at Victoria corner Muralla Streets, Intramuros, Manila. 

For inquiries, contact +632 318 4000 or email info@lpuculinary.edu.ph or marketing@lpuculinary.edu.ph.

My Alma Mater : PLM

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Last year , I was able to accompany my daughter to her enrollment for the second semester at my very own alma mater , PLM , Ang Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. the first institution of higher learning in the country and perhaps in Asia to offer tuition-free tertiary education, the first university funded solely by a city government and  the first institution of higher learning in the country to have its official name in Filipino. The campus is situated along General Luna and Muralla Streets in Manila's historical Intramuros district.

There’s nothing like walking down memory lane … remembering the roots of my education, four years of non stop learning and  trying hard for academic excellence ( which is the PLM’s vision) and our goal for maintaining the scholarship we are very privileged of having. We were proudly called “Mga Iskolar ng Bayan!”

PLM has changed a lot since I graduated several years ago.

When I was a student here, the monument of General Douglas McArthur was once situated at the main gate.  It has been changed to the Flame monument, which has become of  one of the PLM's iconography... It symbolizes many things - love of country, nationalism, patriotism, enlightened liberalism, and of course, academic excellence.

Gen. Douglas McArthur’s monument is now located at the southern banks of the Pasig River (near the Philpost Office and directly opposite of the district of Binondo). I wonder if he would again said “I shall Return” to PLM ?

The PLM grounds, and very memorable sheds . Those waiting sheds  have  been  witness to our laughters and tears...as well as to many secrets…

The PLM Grandstand (Tanghalang Bayan) and Open Field.

The Chapel

It’s great to know that the management of PLM has invested so much in infrastructure, faculty and student development.  There were a lot of new buildings, I heard they were fully airconditioned. ), but it’s also nice to know that some  buildings inside the campus still  possess a 19th century or Hispanic architectural design.

This year, PLM has celebrated it's 46th Foundation Day.    I have heard that the Torch of  Flame and Excellence in the front  has been transfer inside the  school and has been replaced by monument of our country hero Jose Rizal.

How time flies !  It’s indeed great to remember that once upon a time I was here, in this  place called "The Pamantasan."