keynote speaker
SENATOR GRACE POE
Our guest of honor made Philippine lection history when she garnered a record-breaking 20,337,327 votes in the 2013 Senatorial elections.
She took up AB Development Studies at the University of the Philippines, where she was a college scholar and Batch Representative to the UP Student Council, before transferring
to Boston College (in Massachusetts) where she earned her AB Political Science degree. She is only one of three (3) Filipinos to be chosen as a Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Policy Center of the National University of Singapore. Prior to the Senate, our guest of honor headed the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB).
In her first year in office, our guest of honor racked up an impressive list of accomplishments in the Senate. She already has two (2) laws under her belt, namely; Republic Act 10639 or the “Free Mobile Texts During Disasters Act,” and Republic Act 10640 which streamlines the “Three-Witness Rule” of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
She likewise spearheaded passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in the Senate . To date, our guest of honor has authored more than 190 measures, the most notable of which are the “Sustansiya sa Batang Pilipino” Act, Corporate Farming Act and the “Tulong sa Kabataan sa Agrikultura” Act.
Our guest of honor made Philippine lection history when she garnered a record-breaking 20,337,327 votes in the 2013 Senatorial elections.
She took up AB Development Studies at the University of the Philippines, where she was a college scholar and Batch Representative to the UP Student Council, before transferring
to Boston College (in Massachusetts) where she earned her AB Political Science degree. She is only one of three (3) Filipinos to be chosen as a Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Policy Center of the National University of Singapore. Prior to the Senate, our guest of honor headed the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB).
In her first year in office, our guest of honor racked up an impressive list of accomplishments in the Senate. She already has two (2) laws under her belt, namely; Republic Act 10639 or the “Free Mobile Texts During Disasters Act,” and Republic Act 10640 which streamlines the “Three-Witness Rule” of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
She likewise spearheaded passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in the Senate . To date, our guest of honor has authored more than 190 measures, the most notable of which are the “Sustansiya sa Batang Pilipino” Act, Corporate Farming Act and the “Tulong sa Kabataan sa Agrikultura” Act.
power speaker
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano
was only 13 years old when he was first exposed to public service. His father, the late Senator Renato “Compañero” Cayetano, was then elected Assemblyman representing Taguig, Pateros and Muntinlupa.
Having been raised under the tutelage of his father, a lawyer and a devoted public servant, he took interest in political science and enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Diliman where he eventually ran and won as a university councilor in the student council. Then inspired by his father’s preeminent standing as a lawyer, student Alan decided to pursue a degree in Law at the Ateneo de Manila University where he graduated as Silver Medallist and with a Second Honourable Mention. He was later admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1998.
It was the late Senator Rene’s values, principles, and dedication to public service that further inspired the young Alan to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having had the privilege of seeing his father consulting, meeting, and working with people from all walks of life, it was not difficult for him to decide on a lifetime advocacy and career in public service.
was only 13 years old when he was first exposed to public service. His father, the late Senator Renato “Compañero” Cayetano, was then elected Assemblyman representing Taguig, Pateros and Muntinlupa.
Having been raised under the tutelage of his father, a lawyer and a devoted public servant, he took interest in political science and enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Diliman where he eventually ran and won as a university councilor in the student council. Then inspired by his father’s preeminent standing as a lawyer, student Alan decided to pursue a degree in Law at the Ateneo de Manila University where he graduated as Silver Medallist and with a Second Honourable Mention. He was later admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1998.
It was the late Senator Rene’s values, principles, and dedication to public service that further inspired the young Alan to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having had the privilege of seeing his father consulting, meeting, and working with people from all walks of life, it was not difficult for him to decide on a lifetime advocacy and career in public service.
official speakers
mr. pj lANOT
a TV and Events Host, Film, TV and Voice Actor, Commercial Model, Restaurateur AND Motivational Speaker
Fresh from taking Management of Communications Technology as an Ateneo scholar, he was a Media Strategist with the country's largest media agency, Starcom MediaVest, handling accounts for JG Summit, Unilab and Del Monte.
Going fully independent, he hosted TV shows and national events with Unilever, Universal Robina and DepEd. He also played lead and support roles in independent films and GMA Network Teleseryes, and works with giant Corporate Clients for voice projects, advertisements, and events.
He owns and manages Pino Restaurant, Pipino Vegetarian, Breakfast & Pies, The Burger Project, Hillside Cafe & Juice Bar, and Brgy. Bagnet.
He is a Leadership, Marketing and Communications Speaker for DTI; Trainstation; and AIB Training, having spoken from Laoag to Jolo, in Hong Kong, Myanmar, Laos, Bhutan & East Timor, at an average of a hundred engagements a year.
Clientele include BPI, Toyota, San Miguel, DepEd, DOH & DOJ, and schools UP, Ateneo, UST, among others.
a TV and Events Host, Film, TV and Voice Actor, Commercial Model, Restaurateur AND Motivational Speaker
Fresh from taking Management of Communications Technology as an Ateneo scholar, he was a Media Strategist with the country's largest media agency, Starcom MediaVest, handling accounts for JG Summit, Unilab and Del Monte.
Going fully independent, he hosted TV shows and national events with Unilever, Universal Robina and DepEd. He also played lead and support roles in independent films and GMA Network Teleseryes, and works with giant Corporate Clients for voice projects, advertisements, and events.
He owns and manages Pino Restaurant, Pipino Vegetarian, Breakfast & Pies, The Burger Project, Hillside Cafe & Juice Bar, and Brgy. Bagnet.
He is a Leadership, Marketing and Communications Speaker for DTI; Trainstation; and AIB Training, having spoken from Laoag to Jolo, in Hong Kong, Myanmar, Laos, Bhutan & East Timor, at an average of a hundred engagements a year.
Clientele include BPI, Toyota, San Miguel, DepEd, DOH & DOJ, and schools UP, Ateneo, UST, among others.
Mr Andre J.A.D. Alip
a seasoned human resource management practitioner with thirty years experience gained from various industries, including hotel and restaurant services, automotive sales and services, textile and garments, cement manufacturing and management consulting services.
As HR practitioner, he has handled all areas of HR, namely: HR Planning, Talent Acquisition, HR Research and Information Systems, Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits, Labor and Employee Relations and Training and Development.
As Labor Relations practitioner, he has participated in several CBA negotiations representing management.
As an Educator, he has taught in several leading educational institutions. Currently, he is a part time faculty member of the DLS-College of St Benilde and the Lyceum of the Philippines University. He is also a member of the advisory board for tourism and hospitality education of the college of hospitality and institution management of the Our Lady of Fatima University.
He has performed other functions such as general administration, security services, community relations, legal support services and corporate social responsibility.
Currently, he is the vice president for corporate human resources of the China Oceanis Philippines, Inc which owns and operates the Manila Ocean Park, Hotel H2O and the Acquatica Park.
He is also the current president of the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Philippine Hospitality Industry (AHRM).
He is a product of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.
a seasoned human resource management practitioner with thirty years experience gained from various industries, including hotel and restaurant services, automotive sales and services, textile and garments, cement manufacturing and management consulting services.
As HR practitioner, he has handled all areas of HR, namely: HR Planning, Talent Acquisition, HR Research and Information Systems, Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits, Labor and Employee Relations and Training and Development.
As Labor Relations practitioner, he has participated in several CBA negotiations representing management.
As an Educator, he has taught in several leading educational institutions. Currently, he is a part time faculty member of the DLS-College of St Benilde and the Lyceum of the Philippines University. He is also a member of the advisory board for tourism and hospitality education of the college of hospitality and institution management of the Our Lady of Fatima University.
He has performed other functions such as general administration, security services, community relations, legal support services and corporate social responsibility.
Currently, he is the vice president for corporate human resources of the China Oceanis Philippines, Inc which owns and operates the Manila Ocean Park, Hotel H2O and the Acquatica Park.
He is also the current president of the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Philippine Hospitality Industry (AHRM).
He is a product of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.
MA. VERITAS F. LUNA, RND, MSN, PhD
a graduate of the University of the Philippines, Diliman with degrees in BS Community Nutrition, MS Nutrition and PhD Nutrition, She was the Managing Director of CCA Manila and an associate professor and chairperson of Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, UP Diliman.
Dr. Luna has authored several publications and researches, and conducted several seminars and workshops along line teaching methods in foods, food threshold studies, food safety, nutrition transition, nutrition education and meal management.Dr. Luna was recipient of several fellowship grants from the UP Diliman and one from the Sweden International Development Cooperation Authority to participate in the training program on Global NutrITion at the Uppsala University, Sweden and Sri Lanka in 2004. She is also a recipient of recognition awards including the PAN Fellow award, for her outstanding achievements in the field of nutrition promotion, education and advocacy in 2011; the UP Home Economics Alumni Association Outstanding Professional Award in 2006; the UPHEAA Outstanding Graduate Award for her exemplary performance as a graduate student in 2002. She is currently the president of the Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians, Inc. and a board member of the Philippine Association of Nutrition. She is also a member of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines, the accredited professional organization of her profession. She was chair of the Council of Deans and Heads of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2003-2006. Dr. Luna continues to help Cravings Group grow and develop its education programs by serving as its current Chancellor of Education for both CCA Manila and the Asian School of Hospitality Arts. She is currently tasked to develop and implement quality systems for higher education programs of both schools. Likewise, she also heads the Culinary Research Studio, the CCA Manila arm for research and creative work.
a graduate of the University of the Philippines, Diliman with degrees in BS Community Nutrition, MS Nutrition and PhD Nutrition, She was the Managing Director of CCA Manila and an associate professor and chairperson of Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, UP Diliman.
Dr. Luna has authored several publications and researches, and conducted several seminars and workshops along line teaching methods in foods, food threshold studies, food safety, nutrition transition, nutrition education and meal management.Dr. Luna was recipient of several fellowship grants from the UP Diliman and one from the Sweden International Development Cooperation Authority to participate in the training program on Global NutrITion at the Uppsala University, Sweden and Sri Lanka in 2004. She is also a recipient of recognition awards including the PAN Fellow award, for her outstanding achievements in the field of nutrition promotion, education and advocacy in 2011; the UP Home Economics Alumni Association Outstanding Professional Award in 2006; the UPHEAA Outstanding Graduate Award for her exemplary performance as a graduate student in 2002. She is currently the president of the Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians, Inc. and a board member of the Philippine Association of Nutrition. She is also a member of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines, the accredited professional organization of her profession. She was chair of the Council of Deans and Heads of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2003-2006. Dr. Luna continues to help Cravings Group grow and develop its education programs by serving as its current Chancellor of Education for both CCA Manila and the Asian School of Hospitality Arts. She is currently tasked to develop and implement quality systems for higher education programs of both schools. Likewise, she also heads the Culinary Research Studio, the CCA Manila arm for research and creative work.
Lorena “Lhoree” Valerio, MBA
Corporate Trainer, Facilitator, Speaker, Educator “Creating impact…Touching lives…”
An MBA graduate of Ateneo Graduate School of Business, graduate of Training Development & Management of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE)., and a graduate of AB Mass Communications of Centro Escolar University Manila.
Lhoree carries with her 15 years of experience in marketing and operations management. Her last post was the Director for Sales and Marketing for three La Corona Properties (Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila, Hotel La Corona de Lipa, and La Corona de Pagsanjan Resort and Training Center).
Lhoree is currently a full time professor of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, School of Hotel Restaurant and Institution Management (DLS-CSB SHRIM) teaching professional and major courses in Hospitality Management.
As a speaker, Lhoree had shared her knowledge and expertise in a number of conventions and conferences such as the Manila Food and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX), World Food Expo (WOFEX), Sales and Marketing Annual conventions, Administrative Professionals Annual conventions, Call Center and BPO Training convention, People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) learning sessions, Lasallian Association of Tourism and Hospitality Education (LATHE) convention, Young Hoteliers and Restaurateurs (YHR) Power Conference, Hospitality Marketing conference, 3rd Int’l Business Management Conference, 1st international Hospitality & Tourism conference, Business Management Association of the Philippines (BMAP) Summit and among others.
She also had presented her research on customer service in the 2nd National Business Management Conference.
Lhoree is an accredited speaker of The Philippine Society for Training and Development (PSTD), People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Ariva! Events Management, TeamAsia, and Step Up International.
Corporate Trainer, Facilitator, Speaker, Educator “Creating impact…Touching lives…”
An MBA graduate of Ateneo Graduate School of Business, graduate of Training Development & Management of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE)., and a graduate of AB Mass Communications of Centro Escolar University Manila.
Lhoree carries with her 15 years of experience in marketing and operations management. Her last post was the Director for Sales and Marketing for three La Corona Properties (Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila, Hotel La Corona de Lipa, and La Corona de Pagsanjan Resort and Training Center).
Lhoree is currently a full time professor of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, School of Hotel Restaurant and Institution Management (DLS-CSB SHRIM) teaching professional and major courses in Hospitality Management.
As a speaker, Lhoree had shared her knowledge and expertise in a number of conventions and conferences such as the Manila Food and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX), World Food Expo (WOFEX), Sales and Marketing Annual conventions, Administrative Professionals Annual conventions, Call Center and BPO Training convention, People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) learning sessions, Lasallian Association of Tourism and Hospitality Education (LATHE) convention, Young Hoteliers and Restaurateurs (YHR) Power Conference, Hospitality Marketing conference, 3rd Int’l Business Management Conference, 1st international Hospitality & Tourism conference, Business Management Association of the Philippines (BMAP) Summit and among others.
She also had presented her research on customer service in the 2nd National Business Management Conference.
Lhoree is an accredited speaker of The Philippine Society for Training and Development (PSTD), People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Ariva! Events Management, TeamAsia, and Step Up International.
talk show: "stories of success"
Mr. Roberto P. Francisco
Executive Chef, Lead Expert Cookery NC II, Tesda Competency Assessor, Founding President/Chairman CATFABs/HRCAP, Culinary Lecturer
the Founder President/Chariman of CATSFABS. He finished B.S. Business Administration at philippine christian university, taft avenue. He is a accredited competency assessor of NC-II, NC -III and NC-IV and also a former executive chef of Grand Boulevard Hotel, Cebu Plaza Hotel and The Royal Mandaya Hotel and many more. Mr. Francisco was also awarded as the First Filipino Executive Chef at Holiday inn Hotel('WORLDWIDE" Holiday Inn REsort "clark field").
Executive Chef, Lead Expert Cookery NC II, Tesda Competency Assessor, Founding President/Chairman CATFABs/HRCAP, Culinary Lecturer
the Founder President/Chariman of CATSFABS. He finished B.S. Business Administration at philippine christian university, taft avenue. He is a accredited competency assessor of NC-II, NC -III and NC-IV and also a former executive chef of Grand Boulevard Hotel, Cebu Plaza Hotel and The Royal Mandaya Hotel and many more. Mr. Francisco was also awarded as the First Filipino Executive Chef at Holiday inn Hotel('WORLDWIDE" Holiday Inn REsort "clark field").
SEBASTIAN "STEVE" A. TAMAYO
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tamayo’s Group of Companies
A GRADUATE OF Bs IN ACCOUNTING IN UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST. fOUNDING AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF FOOD CATERERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (FCAP), DIRECTOR FOR RESTAURANT DIVISION AND CHAIRMAN ON PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT OF HOTEL AND RESTUARANT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (HRAP). AWARDED AS 2013 MOST OUTSTANDING FILIPINO IN THE FIELD OF REGIONAL CULINARY 12TH ANNUAL GAWAD AMERIKA AWARDS NIGHT.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tamayo’s Group of Companies
A GRADUATE OF Bs IN ACCOUNTING IN UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST. fOUNDING AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF FOOD CATERERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (FCAP), DIRECTOR FOR RESTAURANT DIVISION AND CHAIRMAN ON PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT OF HOTEL AND RESTUARANT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (HRAP). AWARDED AS 2013 MOST OUTSTANDING FILIPINO IN THE FIELD OF REGIONAL CULINARY 12TH ANNUAL GAWAD AMERIKA AWARDS NIGHT.