The Investment Panabo Forum was conducted with participation from various food industry stakeholders in Panabo City through the Panabo City Investment Promotion Center (PCIPC), led by PCIPC Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Michael Angelo A. Resueño. The forum aimed to provide additional knowledge to entrepreneurs selling food and beverages about proper and safe processes. The event was held at the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) Center, Barangay San Pedro, Panabo City.
City Councilor Hon. Omar Ranain, chairperson of the Committee on Ways and Means in Government Enterprises and the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry, and Sociocultural, showed strong support. He explained to the participating business owners the importance of promoting investment and strengthening the city’s economy.
Also discussed was the topic “Empowering Gastronomy Food Safety and Basic Food Hygiene” for the Panabo Pop Up Shops Association. The session was delivered by speaker Liezel T. Esprela, FSCO, DFT, PhD, who demonstrated her expertise by providing knowledge on best practices to ensure the safety of customers in restaurants or food establishments. She also showed samples of possible bacteria that can develop when kitchen tools used in food preparation are not properly cleaned.
In conclusion, participants gained valuable learnings from the forum. City Administrator Pedrito A. Misoles was also present to show strong support as the representative of City Mayor Jose E. Relampagos.
Writer: Dolly Amag
Photos: Aljun Castilla