Testimonials
Miraflor V. Landayan
Establishment : La Havana, Glorietta
Position : Assistant Manager
Father : Deceased
Mother : Clerk
Place of Origin : Manila
On-the-Job Training : LJC Restaurant Group
(prestigious fine-dining restaurants)
“It was tough studying at Punlaan. I had to wake up at 4:30 in the morning and take three jeepney rides from Taguig to arrive at school on time.
Often I would forego merienda since I had to save for transportation. I would sleep past midnight to work on my assignments.
But all of these paid-off because right after graduation, I was very fortunate to be employed as a food attendant at the Larry J. Cruz Restaurant Group. Mr. Larry
Cruz has been very supportive and I thank him very much for giving me this chance to be where I am now and for the many blessings I have received. Because of my savings, I have been able to send my elder brother to college and my aging mother was able to retire. I also pay for all household expenses and am the breadwinner of my family.”
Girlie A. Martin
Establishment : Makati Shangri-La Hotel
Position : Commis
Age : 21 years old
Father : Security Guard
Mother : Housewife
Place of Origin : Nueva Ecija
On-the-Job Training : Makati Shangri-La Hotel
(five-star hotel)
“Punlaan School has taught me how to cook, bake, use the computer, prepare cocktails, table set-ups, and most importantly - VALUES.
Now that I’m employed at Makati Shangri-La Hotel, I truly understand that the values or character of a person matter more than the skills one has. Everybody can learn how to handle the knife and cut vegetables and meat, but not everybody can practice patience in front of the guests or supervisors.
I learned that knowing different values and practicing them really help and make one stand-out among the others.
All this I owe to Punlaan and Makati Shangri-La Hotel!”
What the Industry Says
“I have encountered a lot of Punlaan trainees and I found them hardworking, fast learners, and have shown interest in all they do. They are hands-on-workers. In my experience, Punlaan has the most qualified and better-trained students when it comes to F&B industry.”
- Chef Eduardo Maddela, Senior Sous Chef, Peninsula Manila
“Punlaan trainees are very patient, flexible, and have good attitudes.”
- Chef John Mark Borlagdan, Service Manager - Kitchen, Makati Shangri-La Hotel
“The trainees have a good background in kitchen work, which is very rare nowadays from trainees of other schools. Keep up the good work of molding young girls very well!!!”
- Ms. Thelma Valdepenas, F&B Manager, Hyatt Hotel
“Please keep the program going - the industry needs more graduates of Punlaan.”
- Chef Nicholas Anderson, Executive Sous Chef, Manila Pavilion Hotel
“When they come for their practicum, they are pleasant and flexible, eager to learn, decent, with good moral values. The Punlaan Dual Training Program is very beneficial to the students because it provides them with the theoretical as well as the practical knowledge in F&B. There is no substitute for exposure.”
- Ms. Erlinda Tanjangco, OIC and F&B Manager, Valle Verde Country Club
“I am impressed by what the students have accomplished in their two year’s stay with Punlaan. The teachers should be commended for the way they have molded the girls.”
- Ms. Pilar Batac, Consultant
August 25, 2000: Ms. Luz M. Filmer, Executive Director and CEO, received the 1999 SKAL Tourism Personalities Award (for Education), during ceremonies held at the Peninsula Manila. The award is given to personalities to recognize their efforts for their contribution in education and training for the young students in the hospitality industry. The SKAL International is composed of management executives of airlines, hotels, resorts, tour and travel agencies, media, government, tourist transportation, car rentals, and other affiliated institutions of the travel industry. The award was conferred by Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Secretary of the Department of Tourism.
August 24, 2000: Punlaan School received the prestigious Kabalikat Award from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which was held at the TESDA Women’s Center in Taguig, Metro Manila. This award honors Punlaan School as an outstanding partner who has continuously and successfully shared its resources to provide quality technical education in training and manpower development in terms of skills, abilities, and proper work attitudes. The trophy was awarded to Ms. Luz M. Filmer, Executive Director and CEO.
Chefs-On-Parade is the most prestigious annual culinary competition featuring national and international experts in the field. It is organized by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP). Among the many awards won are:
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•March 2000, Bronze Medal, Kristine Joie Conde, Cocktail Mixing Competition
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•March 2000, Gold Medal, Mia Laruan, Aiza Duron, and Arlene Abayan, Table Skirting / Centerpiece Competition
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•October 1998, Silver Medal, Carmelita Manimtim and Mildred Samparada, Table Skirting Relay Competition
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•October 1998, Gold Medal, Roma Amor Dimapilis, Cocktail Mixing