Here in the country, the Food
industry has been given too much attention. But people don’t realize that the
Beverage Industry is just as important and can stand on its own. In fact, we
have some respected and competent people from the industry who can share their
expertise so that we can learn valuable information.
Pinoytender Management Consultancy,
the proponent of www.philippinebartending.com has been an advocate of
the Beverage Industry and the Bartending profession in the country. With this
realization, PMC, has gathered a distinguished group of speakers mainly from
the Beverage and Bartending Industry. It also featured an international
flairtender, a world champion and a WFA (World Flair Association) global
ambassador by the name of Tom Dyer who gave a talk about the concept of “Flair
Bartending” and how one can do it properly. Take note that this is the first
time an international world champion has graced Philippine soil.
The Philippine Beverage Congress, is
the FIRST event to put together a seminar which is composed of industry experts
from the Beverage and Bartending industry. Held last February 17,2012 at
Crossroad 77 in Quezon City, it’s distinguished speakers included: Mr. Doods
Dayto, who gave a talk about the history of bartending in the Philippines, Mr.
Philippe Bartholomi, who gave his insights on bartending here in the
Philippines as an expat, Mr. Rey Navoa, touched the topic about the cruise
industry being an established beverage manager for Holland America Lines, and
Mr. Henry Magalona who gave a talk and a demonstration regarding coffee and
barista.
After all the speakers gave their
parts, the event warmed up when they were dazzled by 2 of the top flair
bartenders in the country: Mr. Joseph Apostol of Mix Generation and Mr. Larry
Guevara of Flair Republic and Liquid Concepts. We were all surprised when we
were graced by another multi awarded Filipino flairtender Mr. Ram Ong who
appeared and performed on stage along side Larry. “This event started out as a dream 2
years ago, and now it is history.”
The event was graced by students,
teachers and administrators from different Hotel and Restaurant Management
Schools all over the country.
There were also some bar practitioners, bar
owners, and enthusiasts.
We would like to thank our sponsors:
Gakken Philippines, Padi’s Point, The Bar, and Tri Place Hotel. This event was
also supported by: The Department of Tourism, Commission on Higher Education
and Technical Skills Development Authority.
For pictures of the event please
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