Gary V on Fire!

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One of the most enduring names in the concert scene, Gary Valenciano mounts a concert as a way of giving thanks for his second lease on life.

Only a few names come to mind when you hear the word "longevity."

Gary Valenciano is one of them.

At 50, Mr. Pure Energy is still on top of his game. 

After all, the multi-awarded performer, recording artist, producer, actor, host, and celebrity judge has been in love with music and performing since the age of 14. And the public loved him back. 

In 1978, a very young Gary appeared in a commercial for Fress Gusto, the defunct soft-drink brand of San Miguel. 

Gary then made his official foray into local showbiz a few years later, in 1982. He marked his first showbiz milestone some two years later, or in 1984, when he staged his first solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum. 

From then on, there was no looking back for the talented fellow. Gary made hit after hit, milestone after milestone, collecting awards and plaudits as he went along.

As a recording artist, Gary did a number of albums, some of which were released internationally. He holds the distinction of winning the "Best Male Recording" in Awit Awards 12 times.

As an actor, Gary has worked on 14 full-length movies, appearing alongside such famous actresses as Vilma Santos, Sharon Cuneta, Lorna Tolentino, Maricel Soriano, to name a few.

As a concert performer, Gary has performed at sold-out venues in the Philippines and beyond. He's been dubbed as the "Michael Jackson of the Philippines" thanks to his high-octane or "hataw" dance moves on the concert stage.

On top of being an OPM legend, he's been involved in some charitable projects. In 2008, he marked his tenth anniversary as a UNICEF Ambassador.

So it is not surprising that Gary Valenciano, even after successfully dealing with a major health scare this year, is raring to go back to the stage. It's where his heart belongs. This time around, he's not staging a concert for the sake of entertainment. He's doing it for charity as a way of giving thanks for getting a second lease on life. 

Titled "Gary V: Mr. Pure Energy in XS," this concert is a musical event that would help raise funds for the Xavier School charities. It will be held on October 13, 2018 at the Xavier Sports Center in Greenhills, San Juan City. “Gary V, Mr. Pure Energy in XS” will be more memorable because his very own daughter Kiana Valenciano will be joining him on stage.  

For ticket inquiries, call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph. Presented by Wilbros Live. 

Iloilo and Palawan Back Localized RE Planning

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PALAWAN LEG: Representatives from the civil sector organizations, academe, National Power Corporation, Palawan Electric Cooperative, financial institutions, local government units and the provincial government of Palawan participate in the DREAMS Palawan Stakeholders’ Meeting from 28 to 30 September 2018 held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

The Department of Energy (DOE) today said the provincial government of Iloilo and Palawan threw their support behind the agency’s project encouraging localized planning to support the development and use of renewable energy (RE).

DOE-Renewable Energy Management Bureau through its “Development for Renewable Energy Applications Mainstreaming and Market Sustainability” (DREAMS) project, concluded a series of consultations with the provincial governments of Palawan (4 September) and Iloilo (26 September).

Aside from supporting the DREAMS project, officials of the two provinces stressed the need for additional knowledge and strengthened capacity in preparing localized RE plans. They noted that such plans should focus on helping boost investments in the RE sector, ensuring compliance with the policies and guidelines of the RE Law and reaching out to unserved communities.

The Energy Committee of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan partnered with the DOE-DREAMS to assist off-grid communities in the towns of San Vicente, Aborlan, Cagayancillo, Brookespoint and Balabac as part of the province’s RE planning strategy.

Similarly, the provincial government of Iloilo expressed desire for additional skills and knowledge on developing an energy to reach out to island barangays with RE resources but are currently relying on diesel power plants, particularly in the town of Carles, Iloilo.

The consultations were attended by key energy players such as the Palawan Electric Cooperative, Iloilo Electric Cooperatives, National Power Corporation, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and representatives from the private sector, academe, NGOs and indigenous peoples’ groups. 

DOE-DREAMS is a five-year project (2017-2022) with the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility.

BDO President Ranks 1st in Best CEO in PH List

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Nestor V. Tan, president and CEO of BDO Unibank, was recently voted as the Best CEO for Emerging Markets (Philippines) in this year’s poll of investors and analysts conducted by New York-based magazineInstitutional Investor.

The said category is a key feature of the All-Asia (excluding Japan) Executive Team, an annual ranking done by the publication which often serves as industry benchmarks. Apart from the Philippines, the countries in the Emerging Markets category include Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

All the winners are determined by voting. This year, the publication had over 4,500 qualified voters, of which around 80% are portfolio managers/ analysts from the buy-side. The remaining 20% are analysts from the sell-side.

“Each voter can nominate up to four CEOs based on their investor engagement efforts. All votes are weighted by place (first, second, third, fourth) and Mr. Tan has received the highest score among all CEOs in Philippines,” Institutional Investor said.

Joining Mr. Tan in the list of the country’s bests are JG Summit Holdings president and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei (ranked 2^nd) and Ayala Corporation chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (ranked 3^rd).

Institutional Investor is a leading international business to business publisher, focused primarily on international finance.

FDCP Leads Philippines as Country of Focus for Busan Int'l Film Fest

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In recognition and celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema, the Philippines has been announced as the Country of Focus of the 23rd BUSAN International Film Festival. As part of the official announcement by the organizers, Philippine Cinema will be highlighted in a number of activities and events during the Festival whose delegation will be headed by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. 

FDCP leads the country in one of the biggest film festivals in Asia and the world, bringing in a huge delegation composed of filmmakers and producers who will be participating at the film market, film exhibitions, special screenings and talks as part of the celebration.

"We cannot stress how great of an honor it is to be selected as the Country of Focus in Busan just in time for our centennial. More than highlighting our Cinema, being the Country of Focus means greater exposure for our filmmakers and more platforms for us to showcase this work. Our target for our next hundred years is to go global not just through the prestige of being in festivals but in finding opportunities for coproduction and distribution, and Busan is the best place to start because it offers both when it comes to film market, festival, culture and industry," said FDCP Chairperson Liza Dino during the Agency’s send-off Press Conference for Busan delegates last October 2, 2018 in Quezon City.

Special Program in Focus - Cinema as a Response to the Nation

BUSAN’s Special Program focusing on the Philippines will feature ten (10) Filipino classics in Retrospective. Entitled Cinema as a Response to the Nation, the lineup includes A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino directed by Lamberto V. Avellana (1965), Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? directed by Eddie Romero (1976), Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos directed by Mario O’Hara (1976),  Ang Panday directed by Fernando Poe, Jr. (1980), Cain at Abel directed by Lino Brocka (1982), Moral directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1982), Himala directed by Ishmael Bernal (1982), Bayaning 3rd World directed by Mike De Leon (2000),  Dekada‘70 directed by Chito S. Rono (2002) and Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria directed by Remton Siega Zuasola (2010).

This program was curated with the help and support of National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Commission on Cinema, head of Subcommission on the Arts, Mr. Teddy Co, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member Mr. Tito Valiente, Screenwriter, Director and Author Mr. Doy Del Mundo, and Filim Historian and Professor Mr. Nick de Ocampo of Center for New Cinema and UPFI.

These films were provided through the assistance given by FPJ Restoration, ABS-CBN Restoration, Cinema One Originals and Solar Films with special thanks to award-winning director, Mike De Leon.

Filipino Films at Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

A Window on Asian Cinema Section

Included in A Window on Asian Cinema Section are Citizen Jake directed by Mike De Leon (2018), Alpha: The Right To Kill directed by Brillante Mendoza (2018), The Eternity Between Seconds directed by Alec Figuracion (2018), Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus directed by Dwein Baltazar (2018), Lakbayan directed by Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza and Kidlat Tahimik (2018) and Signal Rock directed by Chito Rono (2018).

Wide Angle Section

The Wide Angle Short Film Showcase includes Last Order directed by Joji Alonso and Manila is Full of Men Named Boy directed by Stephen Lee and the Wide Angle Documentary Showcase will feature Land from God directed by Kevin Piamonte (2018).

Book Launch of the Commemorative Book on Philippine Cinema and Spotlight: Philippines

In further support, BIFF will also publish a special book entitled, “Centennial Anniversary of the Philippine Cinema,” on October 5, 2018 at the Busan Cinema Center to be introduced by Professor Nick Deocampo, Mr. Tito Valiente and Mr. Teddy Co who contributed their individual essays to the publication.

Right after the book launch will be the Spotlight: Philippines, Cinema Centennial Talks with the topic, “Cinema as a Response to the Nation” featuring Christopher de Leon (Cain at Abel, Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?, Dekada 70s and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos), Joel Torre (Bayaning 3^rd World), Sandy Andolong (Moral), Piolo Pascual (Dekada 70s) who star in the films featured in the Special Program.

THE PHILIPPINE CINEMA IN 100 YEARS

Cinema Un/Bound: Archipelagic Cinema of the Philippines Exhibit

FDCP will also be holding an exhibit on the history of Philippine Cinema entitled Cinema Un/Bound: Archipelagic Cinema of the Philippines at the Busan Cinema Center on October 6-11, 2018. Curated in partnership with Professor Nick Deocampo, the exhibit will explore the journey of cinema from the past to its future.

Philippine Cinema Talks and Networking Hour

To showcase the many aspects and opportunities for partnership with Philippine Cinema, FDCP is hosting a Philippine Cinema Talks with our filmmakers, producers and experts at the Exhibit Venue to be followed by the Cocktail hour for networking with guests. This is the perfect venue for everyone to know more about the Filipino filmmaking and the Philippine Cinema.

Here are the topics and the time and dates of the Philippine Cinema Talks:

1.   Philippine Cinema Talks: Regional Cinema

           October 7 at Outdoor Dome, Busan Cinema Center.

2. Philippine Cinema Talks: Producing Films in the Philippines

           October 8 at the Outdoor Dome, Busan Cinema Center.

3. Philippine Cinema Talks: The Future of Philippine Cinema 

     October 9, at the Outdoor Dome, Busan Cinema Center.

4.  Philippine Cinema Talks: Filipina Cinema

          October 10 at the Outdoor Dome, Busan Cinema Center.

Asian Film Market (AFM)

From October 6-9, FDCP is also hosting a Philippine Pavilion at the Asian Film Market featuring nineteen (19) Filipino companies.

The Asian Film Market (AFM) runs alongside Busan International Film Festival as a total film market covering all stages of film industry from pre-production to film sales. As with other film markets, AFM focuses on the business side of filmmaking, giving an opportunity for its participants and attendees to buy and sell films, equipment, license, secure production or co-production projects and partnerships, trade information and such other activities relevant to the business of filmmaking, research companies network among film professionals.

Asian Project Market (APM)

For this year, a Filipino project entitled Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone and produced by Dan Villegas and Bianca Balbuena is a selected project at the Asian Project Market from October 7-9, 2018.

Asian Project Market is a co-production platform that offers emerging filmmakers the opportunity to meet international leading film professionals. Each year APM discovers fresh feature film projects ranging from big-scale commercial film projects to low-budget indies and links them with global film investors, producers and distributors. Numerous APM projects have already made it through to completion and received positive responses from both film festivals and international audiences. As such, APM continues to earn greater interest from filmmakers around the world.

Platform Busan

In partnership with the festival as well, eleven (11) Filipino delegates were accepted to this year’s Platform Busan. Included in the delegates are FDCP’s Sine Kabataan’s Best Short Film winner Ardinian Jaq Sanque and Lorys Plaza as well as Kita Kita director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo.

Platform BUSAN is a networking platform where independent filmmakers in Asia can share their experience and seek out opportunities for collaboration. By providing the network for young and emerging filmmakers and professionals based in Asia, Busan International Film Festival will not only continue to be the central channel for Asian cinema, but also lead the future of Asian cinema.

Asian Film Academy

The Asian Film Academy (AFA) is being held from September 27-October 14, 2018 and there are currently five (5) Filipino participants in the Academy.

Asian Film Academy (AFA) is an educational program hosted by Busan International Film Festival, Busan Film Commission and GKL Foundation to foster young Asian talents and build their networks throughout Asia. Over the past 13 years, 313 alumni from 32 countries have been standing out in filmmaking field all over the Asia and in the prestigious festivals throughout the world.

  

Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet)

The Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) is a network of film commissions and professional film support agencies in Asia launched to facilitate information sharing in regards to filming locations, regulations and incentives and to support member organizations’ efficient interactions with foreign production companies and/or related industry-supporting agencies.

FDCP is this year’s newly elected member of the Board of Directors, while producer Bianca Balbuena has been selected as the AFCNet Producer of the year.

Link of Cine-Asia

LINK OF CINE-ASIA is organized to show a wide spectrum of Forum sessions including the latest technology and issues among film and visual industry, promotion of regional exchange in Asia, support project and so on. In addition, it has a BIZ Matching for Film commissions & Institutions (Group A), Projects (Group B), and Investment & production companies (Group c) that are interested in international co-production and shooting abroad while providing Project Pitching session introducing Asia’s various transmedia projects such as Feature Films, Web Toon, Web Drama, Animations, VR Contents. Participants also get a broad networking chance by visiting the assorted themes of Lounges, the Opening Reception, and diverse Networking parties.

LINK OF CINE-ASIA was launched by Busan Film Commission and is a global event presenting Asian Film Forum & Business Showcase, held every October since 2016. It runs from October 7-9, 2018. Two (2) Filipino companies are included in AFCNet’s business matching program.

Philippine Cinema Night at Busan IFF 2018

In honor of the Filipino delegates and to present them to our international partners for exposure and collaboration, FDCP is organizing a Philippine Cinema Night to be attended by Honorable Raul S. Hernandez, Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and approximately 100 delegates from the Philippines.

The 23rd BUSAN International Film Festival will run from October 4 to 13, 2018 in Busan, South Korea.

See the Bigger Future this IEshikawa 13

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The University of the Philippines Circle of Industrial Engineering Majors (UP CIEM) brings the 13th installment of IEshikawa, an annual national event that aims to impart a range of relevant topics, to strengthen the skills, and to provide alternative avenues for growth and learning for future industrial engineers.

This year’s IEshikawa, to be held on October 19-21 at UP Diliman, focuses on sustainable development with its theme PANACEA: Seeing the Bigger Future.

IEshikawa 13 will kick off with different competitions on its Day 1, including IExcel: Quiz Show, IExplore: Case Study Competition, and IExhibit: Project Fair.

Day 2 offers an array of workshops for the participants, all aimed to promote an industrial engineering community that upholds sustainability and inclusivity in all of its practices.

Various speakers from different fields and expertise were invited to impart their knowledge on sustainable development.

IEshikawa 13 also introduces IExperience: Ambassadorship Program, a new and enriching experience for some IE delegates that intends to achieve IEshikawa’s vision by building networks among schools as the ambassadors work together and learn more about event planning and execution.

IEshikawa 13 sees a future towards sustainability and hopes to instill these sustainable development goals to the IE community.

Local Produce and Coffee Industry Take Center Stage at CEFBEX 2018

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Now on its 10th year, the Cebu Food and Beverage Expo is back to deliver another memorable gastronomic experience for the Visayan community. Determined to nurture among Cebuanos their naturally adventurous outlook when it comes to food, CEFBEX 2018 invites everyone to go on the “Ultimate Foodventure” across the dynamic and vibrant gastronomic landscape of the Visayan food and beverage industry.

Turning the spotlight on all the tasty goodness that the region has to offer, this year’s CEFBEX is expected to showcase no less than the widest array of the latest F&B trends as the well as the freshest and tastiest goods from countless F&B exhibitors. Yet apart from the staple spread of unique and innovative F&B products, this year’s also show affirms its commitment in being a platform that empowers the region’s farmers and local food producers.

Coinciding with the advocacy of the government to improve the income opportunities of farmers and expand the availability of affordable food supplies for Filipinos, this year’s CEFBEX is more than thrilled to return with two signature event highlights that will help realize these noble aspirations.

Cebu Farmers Market

Organized in partnership with the Cebu Farmers Market, CEFBEX 2018 will once again host the Cebu Farmers Market. Conceived as a project that aims to help farmers by providing them with a regular opportunity to sell directly to consumers, the Cebu Farmers Market is a great venue to shop for locally and organically-grown produce. In bringing the Cebu Farmers Market to CEFBEX, the show organizers aspire to promote the world-class quality of the region’s local and organic produce to a wider audience.

At this year’s CEFBEX Cebu Farmers Market, find an array of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables such as papayas and dragonfruit from 4C’s Flock Farms in Balamban; calamansi, santol, and cherry tomatoes from Lopez Farm in Mabini; French beans, string beans, okra, and alugbati from Nat-Nat’s Vegetable and Herb Garden in Babag II; eggplant, sigarillas, and ampalaya from Cebu Organic Natural Farmers Federation in Cebu Province; Kale-Licious products from Seed and Soil Farm in Tabunan; Nature’s Bounty products from Carcar Natural Farmers in Calidnan, Carcar; and leafy green vegetables and tomatoes from La Estancia Farms in Danao City.

If you’re a fan of eating healthy or trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, the Cebu Farmers Market at CEFBEX 2018 is a must-visit event highlight with its wide-ranging and affordably priced selection of organic vegetables and fruits! At the same time, shopping at the Cebu Farmers Market means taking part in a meaningful cause to empower the organic farming industry of the region.

Coffee Fest

Coffee is a vital part of everyone’s daily routine. More than just a necessary component of most people’s diet, coffee has come to be a beverage that we enjoy for pleasure and relaxation. Recognizing the ever-growing love of Cebuanos for good coffee and likewise the fast-emerging local coffee industry in the region, this year’s CEFBEX returns with the highly-anticipated Coffee Fest.

Presented in partnership with Linear Coffee Roaster and the Cebu Bartenders Barista Association (CBBA), the Coffee Fest aims to showcase Cebu’s specialty coffee and cocktails as well as the talented brewers and baristas serving topnotch coffee and beverages from across the region. This year’s Coffee Fest also marks the fourth year that the CBBA has participated at CEFBEX.

Apart from the unique opportunity to sample a great variety of coffee products, Linear Coffee Roaster and CBBA will also be hosting a series of competitions such as the Cebu mixology, the Bartending face-off, the Brewers Cup, the Taster Cup, and the Latte Art Competition which will be held at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall Activities Center.

The major sponsors for this year’s Coffee Fest are Decouverte corporation, BIG Hotel, Barista Depot, Conlins, TSM, Edsa Beverage Group, El Kapitan while the supporting cafés and establishments include Lé Gab Café, Coffee notes, Fudge, Bird seeds, 32 umber, 22 tatcher, Purge coffee roaster, #ykw roaster, Coffee madness, Clean beach, El Union coffee, Fujinoya, Guion by Linear, and Urban Brew.

Each year, CEFBEX strives to offer food lovers, beverage enthusiasts, and industry players with a food show that constantly champions the growth of the Visayan F&B scene. By continuously mounting events such as the Cebu Farmers Market and the Coffee Fest in partnership with local farmers and coffee producers, CEBFEX hopes to nurture among the Visayan people a deep appreciate for exploring and supporting local F&B products.

Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 10th Cebu Food and Beverages Expo is happening on October 11 to 14 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall. Admission is free and open for all foodies and food enthusiasts! For more information, follow Cebu Food and Beverages Expo on Facebook and @cefbex on Instagram. You may also call (02) 656-9239 or email info.worldbex@gmail.com.

DOE to Roll Out More EVs

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The Department of Energy (DOE) and representatives from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, will officially turn over four electric vehicles (EVs) to the Office of the President (OP) and the Department of Science Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) tomorrow (2 October) at the motor pool of the agency’s headquarters in Taguig City.

The technologically-advanced vehicles are part of the first lot of equipment donated by the Japanese Government to the Philippines to help in the recovery efforts after typhoon Yolanda.

Initial recipients of the next generation vehicles were Philippine National Police precincts within Region 8 and National Government Agencies (NGAs) with an integral role in emergency response and rehabilitation.

Other NGAs chosen as partners of the DOE also received next generation vehicles for performance testing, research and promotional purposes, which is aligned with the DOE alternative fuels program.

The OP and the DOST-PCIEERD will each receive two vehicles - one plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and one electric-powered vehicle. Both units will be the first of its kind to be used for demonstration and testing by any NGA in the country.

The promotion of EV is aligned with the DOE’s E-Power Mo! Campaign with the thrust E-Safety Mo!, which supports the use of modern and safe vehicles with a smaller carbon footprint envisioned for possible nationwide use.

What to Expect at CEFBEX 2018

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Now on its 10th year, the Cebu Food and Beverages Expo or simply, CEFBEX 2018, is gearing up to host another world-class food show that will turn the spotlight on the unique gastronomic experiences that await in the region. Aptly titled as the “Ultimate Foodventure”, this year’s CEFBEX promises to take foodies and food industry players on an unforgettable journey through the rich and vibrant culinary landscape of Cebu. Likewise, the show is expected to open up new opportunities for local businesses to flourish and reach a wider audience.

To give everyone a better sense of what’s in store at the upcoming CEFBEX 2018, here’s a blow by blow account of what to expect at the biggest food event of the year!

F&B trends, delicacies, and specialties galore
At this year’s CEFBEX, visitors can expect to find no less than an extensive and finely curated selection of the freshest and tastiest F&B goods from Cebu’s best and most daring food innovators, brands, and companies. From well-loved delicacies and regional specialties to the more daring and adventurous food trends that evolve from the culinary heritage of the region, CEFBEX 2018 is the place to be for foodies to sample an unbelievable variety of food and beverage choices!

Homegrown goodness take center stage
Aside from an impressive array of culinary delights, CEFBEX 2018 takes pride in being a platform to showcase the world-class produce and homegrown beverage creations of the region. At this year’s CEFBEX, not to be missed is the Cebu Farmers Market area where one can enjoy shopping for fresh and organically-grown fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, beverage aficionados are sure to enjoy the CEFBEX Coffee Fest. Organized in partnership with Linear Coffee Roaster and the Cebu Bartenders and Baristas Association, the Coffee Fest is a great opportunity to sample the different specialty coffee and cocktails by local bartenders and baristas.

Live-action kitchen battle
Just when you think that the show cannot get any grander that it already is, CEFBEX always takes things up a notch with its exciting range of event highlights. Among these include the highly-awaited CEFBEX Culinary Cup which is divided into two major categories. First up is the CEFBEX Culinary Cup: Home Chef Edition. Open to all residents of Cebu with no prior professional cooking experience for the last five years nor a formal academic background in cooking, the Home Chef cooking competition offers passionate home cooks a chance to showcase their self-honed skills and talent in the kitchen.

Apart from the honor of being hailed as the competition winner, the CEFBEX Culinary Cup also rewards the victor with P30,000 cash prize and opportunities for growth. As shared by Junrey Remiter Leadman, the 2017 Home Chef Grand Winner, “’Home Chef Culinary Cup competition was a big challenge to test my culinary capabilities. Instead of working in Construction Company, now I will be working soon in a hospitality industry!”

Student chef showdowns
Another category of the CEFBEX Culinary Cup is the electrifying Interschool Division. Open to all students from the Visayan region, the Interschool Division is a great way for students to showcase and measure up their development in their respective fields. Among the students to participate at the competition include representatives from the Benedicto College, University of San Carlos, and the University of Visayas. The students will then best it out in categories such as Table Set-Up, Fruit Carving, Cake Decorating, Flairtending, Open Latte Art, Pasta Live Cookery, Brewers Cup, Taster Cup, and Cebu Mixology.

Free for all seminars
Living up to its reputation as the most compelling food show in the region, CEFBEX continues to help the industry realize its fullest potential by hosting another round of CEFBEX Seminars. Offered free of charge, this year’s line-up of seminars will be hosted by top practitioners and industry leaders from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Science and Technology. Each of the representatives will be sharing their insights about the current state of the F&B industry as well as the fast-growing franchising business.

Over a decade since its first debut, CEFBEX remains committed in fostering a dynamic and inclusive F&B industry that satiates the appetite of consumers and nurtures the businesses of traders. Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 10th Cebu Food and Beverages Expo or simply CEFBEX 2018 is happening on October 11 to 14 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall. Admission is free and open for all foodies and F&B professionals. For more information, follow Cebu Food and Beverages Expo on Facebook and @cefbex on Instagram. You may also call (02) 656-9239 or email info.worldbex@gmail.com.