Photo Release

YUMMIEST GATHERING OF THE FOOD TRADE’S PILLARS AND AMATEURS: Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chair of the Senate Agriculture and Food committee was the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the opening ceremonies of the 11th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center in PasayCity. Held every month of June in a total exhibit area of 25,000sqm inclusive of over 5 internet zones, more than 50, 000 visitors, international pavilions from Europe, United States of America, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan and Korea. MAFBEX, is the leading foods and beverage expo in the country. It offers a taste of the finest flavors in the land and of its neighboring countries. In photo are (L-R): Mr. Richard Masselin (Pan Pacific Manila General Manager); Mr. Bonifacio Pimentel (Illustrado Restaurant President); Mr. Angelo Lacson, (Dean, DLS-CSB SHRIM Department); Mr. Benjamin Ziga (Economic Councilor of Czech Republic Embassy); Mr. Eugene Yap (HRAP President); Mr. Joseph Ang (MEM Founding Chairman); Engr. Albert Paredes (Chief of Staff of the Pasay City Mayor); Mrs. Levi Ang (MEM Co-Founder); Sen. Cynthia Villar; U/Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Department of Agriculture); Ms. Khankhanit Amphuprapa (Minister Councilor for Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy); Ms. Jill Ang (MEM Managing Director); Ms. Tessie Roque (MEM Executive Director); and Mr. Rene Ramos (MEM Executive Director).