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News14th BCBC: "Bread Winners!"
14th Basic Commercial Baking
Course, the Bread Winners were composed of 16 students from different small and
medium scale bakeries all over the country. The participants came from
different provinces, such as,
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13th BCBC: "Pan trece de leche"
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12th BCBC: "Sponge Dough Square Pans"
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PFMC Conducted Baking Science Theories and Demonstration for Alturas
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation conducted its Baking Science
theories and demonstration intended for Alturas Group of Companies in
Tagbilaran city,
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Zamboaga, Angeles and Ormoc hosted baking seminar and demonstration
March 26, 2011, a seminar was held in Hotel Perlita, with almost 75 participants eager to learn new recipes, the event was a huge success, the said seminar, was intended for the 20 dealers who supported PFMC as the top flour supplier in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
On the other hand,
Lastly, more than 100 participants, fled to OCCCI hostel and training centre for one day baking seminar and demonstration staged last April 9, 2011. The event was intended to promote our products in the area and eventually introduce our new dealer in the area, Adamo Agri Turismo Inc.
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3rd Basic Commercial Baking Course-Iloilo:Wild Wheat Whiskers
On its 3rd Season, Basic Commercial Baking Course was again successful of bringing some of PFMC’s loyal customer together, to learn, update and reaffirm their passion, the love for baking.
The batch were composed of 15
equally unique talented individuals which some of them came from as far as
The training started last March
14, 2011 wherein they were able to learn on Bakery Mathematics, Function of
Ingredients, Bread Types, Laminated Dough, Pizza Technology, Cake Processing
and a little of
The students took a series of practical examinations and formulation and evaluated if ever they are competent to pass or not. In the end, 15 of them passed the course and Ms. Johannes Magpusao of Harvest Wheat Baked Foods Corporation topped the class with an average grade of 95.67 % followed by Stanley Abareles of May & Den Bakeshop, Roxas with a grade of 94.49 % and the third spot belongs to Maria Ydessa Pacada of JCG Marketing Inc. with a score of 94.47 %.
Overall, batch 3 of BCBC-
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Basic Commercial Baking for Employees - Iloilo: Batch 1
As part PFMC food safety policy: to advanced the industry standards through education, Human Resource department together with Flour Technical Sales Department created a program wherein employees of La Filipina Uygongco group of companies has the chance to learn the basic of baking .
The program envisioned to at least share some information and knowledge on baking that might help them in getting a clearer picture of what really are the applications of our products, and also as form part of livelihood to them.
17 participants was chosen to engage in a month of training with 4 sessions which they learned a little of theories, and practical application on making bread, cakes, cookies and other pastries.
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11th Basic Commercial Baking Course: "Wheaty Dough-ers"
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Bicol Baking Demonstration 2011
The
Technical Sales Department headed by Kristine Mateo
(Luzon Technical Sales Manager) conducted a series of seminar to the
city of
Legazpi in Albay last February 09, 2011 and in Tabaco City, Albay last
February
11, 2011. Along with her team were Perlin de Ocampo (Technical Sales
Roving
Supervisor), Ronnie Makasakit (TSR Region II), Arvin Jay Damian (TSR
Region
The seminar was conducted in order to promote our products through our dealer, Tabaco La Suerte and of course, to give them updates on their knowledge and information regarding baking and introduces new product that are based to the endemic raw materials in the area like Pili nuts.
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Taiwanese Baked Products Seminar at PFMC Iloilo
PFMC
Iloilo hosted the 1-day Taiwanese Baked Products
seminar together with Filipino Chinese Bakery Association Incorporated.
The
seminar was conducted by Ms. Huang Hsia Yun instructor of Traditional
Chinese
Food Section at China Grain Products Research and Development
Institute,
The
seminar was attended by 29 participants from different
bakeries in
The seminar aims to present practical recipes that can be saleable to local bakeries but easy to make.
The seminar was conducted last February 21, 2011 at the Technical Centre of PFMC Iloilo.
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10th Basic Commercial Baking Course : UNFILLERS
PFMC
Basic Commercial Baking Course recently concludes its 10th
batch last August 23, 2010. With 21 participants coming from different
regions
and industries, the students learned on the basics of bread making,
down to
dough doctoring and bread formulation. The 25 day training was a way of
saying
thank you to our loyal customers. Thus, this kind of training is very
helpful
for them to learn through a practical approach and relate because they
have an
actual encounter of the things seldom overlooked.
At
the end of the training it is Ms. Mellanie Lorenzo of Goldilocks
Bakeshop bags the 1st Honor awards and was
followed by Ms. Maritoni
Bigueras of Jollibee Foods Corporation as 2nd
Honors and Ms. Joan
Despabiladeras of Red Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. bags the 3rd
place.
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PFMC-TSD Joins Asian Noodle Technology Seminar
Philippine
Foremost Milling Corporation’s Technical Sales Department
joins other customers in a whole day of noodle making held at PFMC
Plant in
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Technical Sales Department attends Cake Science Seminar
Philippine
Society of Baking together with Filipino Chinese Bakery
Association Inc. conducted a 3-day Cake Science Seminar last September
6-8,
2010 at FCBAI, Sta. Cruz, Manila. With Ms. Rosario Manresa as the
instructor,
Technician learned different types of Cakes, Cake processes, and mixing
methods. Cakes such as Sans Rival,
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1st BASIC COMMERCIAL BAKING COURSE - ILOILO
Philippine Foremost
Milling Corporation successfully ended its 1st
Basic Commercial
Baking Course in
On its 1st
Batch, the proofers made history to be the pioneer of the Basic
Commercial
Baking Course on its new curriculum that are based and adapted to
Students,
continue
to learn the likes of bakery mathematics, ingredients functionality,
and baking science for them to be technically competent in
baking.
The students also
battles out for the outstanding bread and cake formulation, wherein
they can
formulate their own recipe and widen their imagination.
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9th BCBC : Delidders
As it continues to serve its clients with training and education, The Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation recently concluded its 9th Basic Commercial Baking Course last March 10, 2010.
The 26-day training which started last February 08, 2010 were composed of 22 students from different companies and industrial partners. They have been rigidly trained on bakery math, bakery management and production, dough doctoring and cake/bread formulation. The said training also, has been a venue for the participants to widen their horizon on the baking industry, plant tours and actual demonstrations were employed for them to get a clearer picture of what is happening over the operations.
The 9th BCBC batch was named after a machine called “Delidder” and eventually translated it to THE LEADER in COMMERCIAL BAKING COURSE. They are indeed the leader in commercial baking course by breaking all the records in terms of academic performance. Majority of the students made a final grade above 90 %, an estimated class average mean of 89 % and the highest ever grade to be given to the topnotcher of the class rating 98.41 % to outsmart all other batches.
Receiving the 1st honor award, was Arvin Jay B. Damian of the R & D department of Gardenia Bakeries Philippines (98.41 %), followed closely by the 2nd honor which was shared by two individuals namely, Rowena A. Buenaflor of the Production department of Gardenia Bakeries Philippines and Noridel Paul N. Alpapara of Zenith Foods Corporation both with an average grade of 96.02. And lastly, 3rd Honor was bagged by Margarita G. Casapao of the Quality Assurance Department of Gardenia Bakeries Philippines.
Meanwhile, Ms. Mariebelle Reconalla of Julies Franchise Corporation gave here inspirational message the graduate as the 6th BCBC class valedictorian and an alumna to the BCBC..more baking seminars
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PFMC : STEAMED BUNS SEMINAR 2010
Recently concluded last February 27, 2010, the steamed buns seminar sponsored by PFMC was again a successful event to open the year.
Together with the expert in Steamed Buns production, Mr. Plutarco “Boy” Ng of the US wheat associates, the participants was able to grasp different types of steamed breads and their origin, a little of the technical specifications of the flour to be best used in steamed breads, and actual workshop regarding on steamed bread making.
Spear headed by the PFMC National Technical Sales Manager, Mr. Alejandro T. Paez, the steamed bun seminar was just one of the few seminars in line for 2010...more pictures
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8th Basic Commercial Baking Course: Dough Breakers
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation once again proves its commitment on social responsibility. With its own way of saying thank you to its loyal consumers PFMC, joined and sponsored various activities relevant to the event. The Tuna Pan de sal Competition, the Cake Decorating contest were the highlights of the Gastronomic wonder of the South. Aside from PFMC, other major sponsors were, Goldenstate College of General Santos, KCC Mall of Gen San, ABS-CBN and the Tourism Government of General Santos. “Magandang Gen San” was the slogan for their tourism campaign and every year it’s getting better and better. As the festival was concluded, PFMC promises that we will be around again next year for more exciting TUNA FESTIVAL!
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7th BCBC; the Egg Beaters
The
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation once again produced 20
graduates of its Basic Commercial Baking Course now
on its 7th batch. Spearheaded by the National
Technical Sales Manager, Mr. Alejandro T. Paez,
the month long baking class that started May 4, 2009 and concluded last
June 4, 2009 have been a life experience journey of learning on the
field of baking and at the same time building bonds to its fellow
classmates. The eggbeaters simultaneously became a TESDA NC II
competent as they took the exam as part of the curriculum of PFMC-BCBC.
The 20 participants gave their bests and completed the coveted TESDA
certificate with flying colours.
As the 7th season ends, a new chapter of the PFMC’s BCBC will start soon as the 8th batch will be coming this September.
If you want to take part on this once in a lifetime experience you may inquire to us through PFMC Technical Sales Department; Tel. # 255-0096 local 418 or text us at 09209089670, look for Mr. Alejandro T. Paez...more baking seminars
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Star Proofers: The 6thBatch of PFMC basic commercial baking course
It
started last February 2, 2009 by which 20 different people gathers up
for the PFMC 6th
basic baking commercial course. This 20 day training is served to widen
the knowledge of every participant on the technical sides of bread and
cake making, as they say “this is not just an ordinary baking
school”, since it entails basic knowledge in mathematics,
chemistry and even physics. Alas they graduated last March 4, 2009 with
the promise to fulfil their mission in the fields of baking.
The month long basic baking class were represented by people
coming
from different regions of the country represented baking class, some is
as near as Binondo and other is as far as General Santos City.
Furthermore, this baking class will continue its purpose to be the
source of knowledge and technical curriculum which will be helpful for
the participants batch by batch.
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Out of School Youths Turned Professional Bakers
Out of School
Youths (OSY) from Makati City have recently completed a two week baking
course titled “Tinapay ng Bayan Training Program”
held in Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation (PFMC) Technical
Centre, Tondo, Manila.
The training which started last June 30 up to July 11, 2008 ended with a commencement exercise and signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between representatives from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Association of Flour Millers (PAFMIL) and Chamber of Philippine Flour Millers (CHAMPFLOUR).
Kimberly Ann Rita, president of the OSY Makati Batch and an active member of Pagasa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP), stressed during her speech “ Ngayon hindi lang kami kumakain ng tinapay, marunong na kami gumawa at magbenta ng tinapay (Today, we do no only eat bread but we know how to make and sell breads).
The “Tinapay ng Bayan” is a 10 day program composed of lectures and actual hands-on on how to make scrumptious breads to mouthwatering pizzas to sweet tooth craving cakes. The program aims to educate out of school youths on how to make bread the professional baker way. ... more baking seminars
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Batch 4 of BCBC TESDA NCII Certified
Participants
of 4th Basic Commercial Baking Course last June 2 – 27, 2008
have successfully passed the National Certification II (NCII)
in Baking / Pastry Production last June 30 and July 1, 2008.
The assessment was conducted by Ms. Virgie Diaz in FilChi
Baking Center in Tayuman, Manila.
NCII is a certification awarded by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to bakers who have qualified and passed their examination.
Now recognized as “Professional BAKERS”, participants reminisced the heart pounding and mind cracking 8 hour actual baking and oral questioning. “Nakakatense” quoted by one of the participants whose hands are still cold as ice despite several years of experience as baker. Their hard work, during their training in Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation (PFMC), have truly paid off after they received their long awaited certifications.
PFMC is conducting a 20-day basic baking training class open to all bakers and bakery enthusiasts. The training consists of lecture and actual hands on in making breads, pizzas, cakes and other mouth watering baked products.
To all the participants, congratulations and good luck to all. Your batch will mark another successful milestone for PFMC. ... read more
