Got Milk?

PEPGroup recently completed the Dairy Congress & Expo at the Fontana Convention Center that focused on the plight of the country's milk production. Accounting for the biggest agricultural import in the Philippines, dairy products are a major source of dollar spending for the country. To help the national economy, Dairy Farming must increase to raise the current supply that is only 1% of total dairy demand.

L - The event billboard at a major site along the North Expressway

R - The newly renovated facilities of Fontana Convention Center

L - Senate President Manny Villar graced the Opening Ceremonies

R - The biggest Dairy Exhibition of products & supplies to date

L - The Milk Toast with Dairycon officers and various school children

R - Dairy Farmers from all over the country came in full force

L - No Dairy Congress will be complete without the milk & its byproducts

R - And cows, goats, carabaos ... the primary source of local milk!

Kuala Lumpur

With the prices of airfare at an all time low, just couldn't resist a short trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ... the bustling Asian city celebrating its Golden Year of Nationhood in 2007. Having gone to Malaysia only once in the past, we were excited to see how much the city has kept a lot of its culture intact amidst the modern highrises and huge themeparks.

L - The famous Petronas Twin Towers, world's 2nd tallest building

R - Kuala Lumpur is a metropolis full of that east-meets-west charm

L - One of the longest and steepest cable car rides in the world

R - Genting Island is a huge indoor & outdoor amusement park

L - Went on a weekday and park was jampacked - great tourist traffic

R - First roller coaster we ever rode LYING DOWN! Simulated flying!

L - Always try street food to taste the truest culture of a country

R - Durian is always much revered in this part of the world

L - Would you believe that this huge amusement park is inside a mall?

R - Kuala Lumpure Tower offers an excellent vantage point of the city

What About The Food?

Here are some of the fabulous creations of the students that competed in the Junior Chefs Congress. Masterpieces for such inexperienced foodies. The future is bright for the country's culinary profession! Enjoy the photos!

Jr. Chefs Congress

The Junior Chefs Congress showcased the skills and culinary artistry of the student chefs. For the first time, a major event had these budding industry players the spotlight they truly deserved.

L - Happy to welcome thousands to this new event!

R - The winning cake display entry which the judges were raving about L - The Table Setting Competition was a hotly contested event

R - The judges making the rounds of the culinary competitors.

L - An innovative competiton was the Catering Olympics.

R - The brave contestants of the Culinary Talent Fair.

L - Junior Chefs taking things seriously to win the coveted Gold Medal

R - Everyone had such a good time during the Kitchen Dash!

Food Biz Expo

People looking to go into the food business only needed to go to the World Trade Center last Feb. 8-10 during the Food Biz Expo where options were laid out.