Activities
The Hidden Cost of Poor Food Handling: Connecting Food Safety, Quality and Waste
Organized by Department of Science & Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI)
September 19, 2026
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Meeting Rooms 2-3, SMX Convention Center Manila
For culinary and hospitality professionals, every shift is a balancing act between heavy prep rushes, high quality standards, and tight profit margins that leave no room for ingredient spoilage.
The Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) presents "The Hidden Cost of Poor Food Handling: Connecting Food Safety, Quality, and Waste", an exclusive seminar led by Ms. Michelle E. Evaristo from the DOST-ITDI Food Processing Division. The session is engineered to provide culinary and operations leaders with practical frameworks to identify and eliminate hidden waste while standardizing safety protocols to enhance overall efficiency and profitability.
We invite Executive Chefs, F&B Directors, Restaurant Operators, Quality Assurance Managers, and Caterers to join this specialized learning session!
September 19, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
SMX Convention Center, Pasay CityMaximize your visit by walking the main trade show floor of Hotel and FoodService Suppliers Show Manila from September 17 to 19!
Beyond the Kitchen: Leveraging Food Processing Innovation for Sustainable Hospitality Operations
Organized by Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI)
September 19, 2026
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Meeting Rooms 2-3, SMX Convention Center Manila
Between rising ingredient costs and the daily prep rush, keeping a foodservice operation profitable isn't easy. Learn how modern food processing technology can solve these operational challenges with a dedicated seminar from the Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), bringing practical solutions directly to kitchen professionals, chefs, and restaurant operators at the Hotel & FoodService Suppliers Show Manila.
Keynote speaker Monica R. Manalo (DOST-ITDI Food Processing Division) will lead "Beyond the Kitchen: Leveraging Food Processing Innovation for Sustainable Hospitality Operations." Expect straightforward strategies on how modern processing methods can preserve supplies, streamline kitchen workflows, and cut spoilage, helping chefs, managers, and owners boost productivity, eliminate operational waste, and drive eco-friendly practices.
Be part of the movement toward smarter, sustainable kitchens! If you're a hotelier, chef, or kitchen manager looking to cut costs and boost efficiency, scan the QR code in the photo or click the "register here" button to secure your seats.
September 19, 2026, |1:30 PM – 3:30 PM SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City
Combine this learning session with a walkthrough of the largest hospitality trade event of the year, the Hotel & FoodService Suppliers Show Manila, from September 17 to 19, to test the latest equipment and meet top suppliers.
The Art of Sushi & Wine Pairing Skills Workshop
Organized by MIHCA Manila - Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts
September 19, 2026
8:00 am
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5:00 pm
Function Room 1 (2nd Floor), SMX Convention Center Manila
UPSKILL. MASTER. ELEVATE.
In collaboration with Global-Link MP Events International Inc., MIHCA is proud to be part of the Hotel & Food Service Suppliers Show 2026 through the MIHCA Skills Workshop!
Learn from industry professionals through hands-on masterclasses designed to enhance your culinary and hospitality skills, earn certificates, and connect with industry peers.
September 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM SMX Convention Center ManilaMORNING SESSION | 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Wine Pairing + Food Safety & SanitationWorkshop Fee: ₱1,000
AFTERNOON SESSION | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sushi Making | Workshop Fee: ₱3,000Sharpen your skills. Earn your certificate. Connect with the industry.
For inquiries: 0961 190 5579
RESERVE YOUR SLOT NOW!
Philippine Housekeeping Bed Making Competition
Organized by Uratex & Executive Housekeepers Association of the Philippines
September 18, 2026
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Function Room 1 (2nd Floor), SMX Convention Center Manila
Precision, speed, and world-class hospitality skills will be put to the test at the Philippine Housekeeping 2026 Bed Making Competition, happening on September 18 at SMX Convention Center Manila! 
Presented by Uratex and the Executive Housekeepers Association of the Philippines, this special activity celebrates the talent and dedication of housekeeping professionals who keep the hospitality industry at its best.
Catch the action and witness excellence in motion during the Hotel & Foodservice Suppliers Show Manila 2026