PEP Study Tour - Mainland China (2 of 4)

Crossing the border to Zhu Hai, Guangdong to do a bit of shopping was an experience all in itself.

L - A nice facade greets everyone crossing the border in & out of China

R - Once inside, a sea of people overwhelms, just like a mass exodus

L - Port Plaza was the main destination, a huge shopper's haven

R - Ready, get set, go! Right before all the shopping bags accumulated L - More interesting food? How about choosing from these live frogs?

R - Not interesting enough? How about these cute little turtles?

PEP Study Tour - Macau (1 of 4)

PEPGroup goes on its annual study tour! First stop, Macau! As part of the continuing education of the staff of Premier Events, it is important to see the tourism efforts of the rest of the world - making the staff more aware of the value of customer service.

L - In our sponsored Crocs, the staff goes on a tour of the city.

R - The beautiful architecture of Santa Casa de Misericordia L - Sphere shaped fountain at the famous Senate Square

R - Attracting many visitors, Macau is very tourist friendly L - Dried Beef/Pork/Boar dot the streets, making it irresistable to try

R - Dried fish (their version of our tinapa) but packaged much better

R - For more of the unusual, square watermelons anyone?

L - Can't understand why they have to leave the head in :)

WOFEX (World Food Expo) 2007

WOFEX or World Food Expo continues its tradition of being The Ultimate Food Show Experience. In its 7 year history, it grown bigger in occupied space, in visitor attendance and amount of sales generated during the show. WOFEX has truly become the most important source of products and technologies for the food and beverage industry.

L - WOFEX opened with Senator and Congresswoman Cayetano.

R - Tons of activities (seminars & demos) filled the 4-day event.

L - Professional bartenders competed in the Flair Tending Competition

R - Luminaries like Nancy Reyes Lumen & Sau Del Rosario on stage

L - Chef Ernie Babaran shows why he is considered a master at baking

R - The Hotel & Restaurant Chefs Assoc. in their Culinary Showdown

L - Trade visitors came in full force to enjoy the opportunities in WOFEX

R - This year the huge crowds caught the organizers by surprise

L - WOFEX has become the primary source for all industry needs

R - Wall-to-wall booths, extending to the lobby, greeted visitors

At the end of the day, WOFEX was really about the food and beverage,

machineries and technologies that were on display.

See you at WOFEX 2008!

FPP Mindanao

Davao is the Philippine's food basket, where rich lands produce most of the country's food requirements. FPP Mindanao brought to the region the latest products and services to help upgrade production facilities in Mindanao and to help increase production outputs. Now on its 2nd year, there is no doubt that the event is already the most important event in the region today!

L -On display were the latest F&B equipment and machineries available

R - Packaging and handling products gave buyers plenty to choose from

L - Shelves full of food products highlighting value added produce

R - By far the biggest F&B trade show in the whole of Mindanao

L - Seminars mostly standing room only due to huge visitor turnout

R - As always, food sampling is always a major attraction

L - Millions of transactions closed at the end of the 4-day event

R - "SOLD" signs sprouting everywhere throughout the exhibit

Singapore Once More

Finally, after so many trips to Singapore, finally got one in that was strictly for vacation. This time around, we managed to take in the sights and sounds of this culturally diverse city ... definitely a fun time with just the family ... should really do this more often :)

No longer limited to the business district, we go to check out the diff.

areas such as Little India, Chinatown by taking the bus, train and taxi,

L - The kids at Snow City for toboggon slides and snow fights!

R - At the Science Museum where you can virtually spend a whole day

L - Of course, food is always on the agenda, the authentic stuff

R - Couldn't resist this display of traditional Chinese spices

L - Singapore Zoo was the highlight for the kids (aside from their NDS)

R - The most attention was given by the kids to the playful otters The famous Night Safari was next on our agenda ... unfortunately, it

was a bit of a let down since it rained, the animals were in hiding and

it was too dark to take any decent pictures, so had to satisfy myself

with taking shots of my favorite animals - my kids :)

WOFEX in Visayas

Cebu was the location of the first regional leg of WOFEX or World Food Expo. Given the importance of Cebu as an economic hub in the region, we decided to bring the latest products and technologies available in Manila to Visayas. Sure enough, the event was met with much enthusiasm by those in the food business or interested in going into the industry.

L - Venue was the controversial Cebu International Convention Center

R - The facade at night - ours was one of the first events in CICC.

L - The opening was graced by Sen. Pia Cayetano among dignitaries.

R - The grand steps of CICC that leads to the trade hall.

L - Daily Cooking Demos had the visitors coming back everyday.

R - Of course, an expo is about business where buyers meet sellers

L - Seminars and Workshops done simultaneously in 3 rooms.

R - All for FREE, visitors from different provinces came in droves.

L - The exhibitors night done in the plush grounds of Chateau de Busay

R - A trip to Cebu would not be complete without buying danggit!