Sen. Win Gatchalian encourages the Bulakenyo youth to be entrepreneurs

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian has encouraged the Bulakenyo youth to establish their own business during the opening day of “Bulacan Food Fair and Exposition (BUFFEX) 2016” held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city yesterday.

According to the senator who was the keynote speaker of the said expo, it is important that the youth must be given training on financial and accounting management wherein the Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), as one of the organizers of BUFFEX, would be able to expose the youth to start a good career in business and entrepreneurship.

“Dito po papasok siguro ang inyong grupo BCCI, dito dapat sa maagang edad na nasa college o high school pa lamang ay mapakuha na sila ng entrepreneurial skills,” the senator said.

He added that in this way, they will be empowered because they are the ones who will make their own direction for them to be successful in life.

Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado expressed his gratitude to more or less 50 indoor exhibitors, 18 outdoor exhibitors and 11 local government units who participated in the expo as well as to all the Bulakenyos who patronize the goods for it will be a big help to promote the quality products made in Bulacan.

Meanwhile, the BUFFEX recognized the ‘food champion’ in the province wherein special citations for culinary heritage were given to the following: Ortega’s Best, Jennie’s Chicharon, Zenny’s Minasa and Ocampo’s Sweets while Rina Aniag and Chef Jessie Sincioco were awarded as the Bulacan Food Champions.

Other parts of the program were the cooking demo and inter school activities.

Among the guests who graced the much awaited expo were DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena, DTI Assistant Secretary Blesila Lantayona, DTI Provincial Director Zorina D. Aldana, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Barcelon, Amb. Benedicto Yujuico, Alfonso Lao and Renato Simbulan of the PCCI, and Dr. Lydia Tansinsin of Dangal ng Bulacan Foundation.

Further, some of the project sponsors include MAA Assurance Philippines, Michael and Gabriel Gas and Enterprise, Kababaihang Lingkod Barangay o KABALINGAY, Standard Insurance, Smart, La Consolacion University Culinary Institute, Max’s Restaurant, China Bank savings and TOYOTA Plaridel.

Dubbed as “2016 BUFFEX Rediscover: Bulacan Culinary Treasures”, the said event that will run until September 14, 2016 was made possible through the efforts of BCCI and the Provincial Government of Bulacan in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry and Negosyo Center of Bulacan, supported by PHILEXPORT.