Local and International F & B Firms All Set for WOFEX 2009

The finest food and beverage (F & B) industry players, as well as representatives of allied services from here and abroad will again showcase their latest products and services at the 9^th International Exposition on Worldwide Food and Beverage, Technology, and Machinery (WOFEX 2009) to be held on August 5 – 8, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Dubbed as “The Ultimate Food Show Experience”, WOFEX 2009, organized by Premier Events Plus Group, Inc., will showcase the newest technologies, trends, products, and services in food preparation, storage and packaging, presentation and more. The annual event continues to co-locate events that bring together all segments of the food and beverage industry and allied industries.

Baker's Fair showcases different baked products, confectionaries, ingredients, and bakery equipment. Baking demonstrations are lined-up to provide this growth market up-to-date know how of the latest technologies and techniques.

Foodmatch Expo, on the other hand, brings in the various process and manufacturing machinery, providing solutions to the needs of the food & beverage industry. At Foodmatch Expo, the latest technologies in manufacturing, processing, packaging, handling, kitchen equipment, and other food service equipment will be on display for both commercial and industrial applications.

Taste Expo will highlight the culinary skills of the Filipino chefs and big prizes are at stake plus the prestige of being adjudged as the best by some of the most prominent experts in the field.

And last, the World Food Summit is a series of seminars and workshops that serves as forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge technologies and industry trends. The summit offers well-conceptualized seminars on different sectors of the F & B industry such as restaurants, manufacturing, supermarket, bakery, catering, and others.

The four-day event will be filled with numerous activities such cooking and baking demos, cake decoration competition, product demonstration, barista competition, flare tending exhibition, and seminars to help restauranteurs, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs know how to improve and expand their business.

WOFEX 2009 is sponsored by Petron Gasul, Sun Cellular, KLG International, Inc., Foodservice Division, Gomeco Metal Corporation, Multi-Mach International, Inc., Cosmic Chemical Corporation, Sunbest, Minami Tsushow Co. Ltd., Tefal, JIMAC, Inc., Joe Kuan Food Corporation, The Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Cook Magazine, Flavors Magazine, Philippine Graphic, and F & B World Magazine

For more information about the World Food Expo 2009, contact Premier Events Plus Group, Inc., at (632) 9297963, 9297993, 4269603, 4364209, 4364898, email info@pepgroup.com, or visit their website, http://www.pepgroup.com

Philippine Biodiversity Highlighted at PIFGEX 2009

The conservation and protection of the country's endemic plants and animals was highlighted during the 2^nd Philippine International Flora and Fauna Garden Expo (PIFGEX 2009) held last July 16 – 19, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Organized by RPN Flora and Fauna, Inc., managed by Ideas, Concepts and Events Inc., (ICE, Inc.,) and co-presented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the event carried the theme “Protecting and Sustaining Nature”. PIFGEX 2009 aims to promote the concern of Philippine Biodiversity among the youth. Furthermore, the event aims to showcase the Philippine plants and animals to the world, their uses, their conservation status, and the protection of their habitat.

DENR Secretary Jose 'Lito' Atienza, Ms. Philippines Eco-Tourism 2009 and Ms. PAGCOR Adie Adelantar, ICE, Inc., Event Manager Mr. Bon Reyes, RPN Flora & Fauna, Inc. Representative Mr. Stephen Kamphuis, and Las Pinas City Representative Congw. Cynthia Villar, were among the personalities who graced the opening of PIFGEX 2009.

In his speech, Secretary Atienza stated that the knowledge shared through the event will help boost efforts to protect Philippine biodiversity, particularly as it continues to face threats from habitat destruction, over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution as well as weak enforcement of environmental laws. In addition, he urged people nationwide to increase their knowledge about the country's biodiversity so they can protect and sustainably use this resource.

An array of live domesticated Philippine and exotic birds, small mammals, snakes, lizards, butterflies, and fishes were displayed during PIFGEX 2009. Daily lectures were conducted throughout the three-day event. Topics discussed include global warming, roof gardening, banana farming, organic farming, bee keeping, hydroponics, orchid and mushroom growing, cactus cultivation, wheat grass benefits, flower arrangement, landscaping, backyard vegetable gardening and more. Notable representatives from various environment and plant organizations spearheaded the two-day Conference on Flora and Fauna.

The 2^nd Philippine International Flora and Fauna Garden Expo is in cooperation with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Bureau of Plant Industry, and Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau.

The event is sponsored by Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc., Sony Philippines, Scandinavian Woodworks Corp., Brother International Philippines Corp., Sterling Paper Products Ent., Inc., Schering-Plough Corp., East-West Seed Company, Inc., Ramgo International Corp., EDSA Garden House, Zoobic Safari, King Loius Flower and Plant, Inc., Philippine Orchid Society, Pentel, Philippine Association of Landscape Architects, World Flower Council, Flower Club Philippines, Philippine Horticultural Society, Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines, Philippine Native Plant Conservation Society, Rizal Technological University – Research and Development Center, Animal House Pet Clinic and Grooming Center, Philippine Canine Club, Inc., Paradizoo Theme Farm, Philippine Arowana and Luo Han Society, EWK Aviaries, Red Ostrich Farm, and the following media partners: Manila Bulletin (Animal Scene and Agriculture Magazine), Business Mirror, Business World, Marid Agribusiness Digest, Philstar.com, and HerWord.com.

For more information about the event, contact ICE, Inc. at (632) 584-5321, (632) 584-5316, (632) 727-2151, email ice.incorporated@yahoo.com, info@ice.com.ph or visit the event website at www.philippinefloraandfauna.org.

Pinoy Ice Skaters Vied for Winter Olympics Slot at 2009 Philippine National Figure Skating Challenge

The country’s best skaters battled in out for gold and the chance to represent the country at the 2010 Winter Olympics during the 2009 Philippine National Figure Skating Challenge held last July 18 – 19, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia International Ice Skating Rink of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Organized by the Philippine Skating Union, the event served as venue to identify the country’s representative for the 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany last Sept. 23 to 26, 2009. The event served as the final qualifying competition for the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 12-28, 2010 to be held in Vancouver, Canada.

Mr. Dikki John Martinez was automatically named the men’s champion being the lone entry in the competition, garnering a score of 94.19 points. Mr. John Samuel Minas was also the lone competitor in the boys’ juniors. He scored 97.90 points

In the girls’ junior division, Ms. Zhaira Costiniano from Dallas, Texas won with a score of 108.08 points. Ms. Carmen Naomi Damian took the silver (74.33) and Ma. Jessica Cabili earned the bronze (53.29).

Ms. Mericien Venzon earned the right to represent the country in the qualifying match in Germany as she won in the women’s senior division with a score of 102.29 points. Ms. Lauren Astorga Ko finished second with 102.13 while Ms. Gracielle Jean Tan took home the bronze with 101.86 points.

The awards were handed by PSU President Ric Camaligan, PSU Chairman Hans Sy, PSU Secretary General Manuel Veguillas, and Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose ‘Peping’ Coquangco Jr.

Ms. Venzon’s victory made her the country’s sole representative in the 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy. However, the Fil-Am skater did not qualify to participate in the Winter Olympics after finishing at 88.78 points.

The 2009 Philippine National Figure Skating Challenge is sponsored by Pepsi, Milo, The Philippine Star, Super Bowl of China, 105.1 Crossover, Accel Sporteum Philippines, Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center, Nature’s Spring Mineral Water, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Congo Grille, and Heritage Multi-Office Products, Inc.

For more information about the event, contact the Philippine Skating Union at (632) 833-5088, fax (632) 834-1079, or email rdc@smsupermall.com.ph.

Five Teams Squared Off at First International Ice Hockey Tournament

Ice hockey teams from China, Thailand, Japan, Philippines and Qatar took part in the First International Ice Hockey Championship held last July 16 – 18, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia International Ice Skating Rink in Pasay City.

Organized by First Philippine Ice Events Organization (PIE.Org), the tournament aims to promote ice hockey in the country and to introduce the Philippines as one of the ice hockey destinations in Asia. It also serves as a convention to gather ice hockey teams all over the world to encourage camaraderie among players.

Five teams, including two representatives from the Philippines participated in the sporting event. In the end, the undefeated Tokyo Canadians/Bangkok Flying Farangs won the inaugural tournament, defeating the Shanghai Red Guard, 3-0. Philippine ice hockey team Label 5 took the third place after defeating the Qatar Qanucks, 2-1.

The First Philippine International Ice Hockey Championship is sponsored by and Kizz Me Energy Drink, Aqua Star Purified Drinking Water and the following media partner: Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Action and Fitness Magazine http://www.actionfitnessmag.com/, GMA-7, and Magic 89.9.

For more information about the event, contact Ms. Sharm Miguel-Macalua, President of First PIE Org. at (63917) 804-1377, email sharm@philippineicehockey.com or visit their website at www.philippineicehockey.com

GenSan Wedding Industry Unveiled at Kasalang Filipino 2009 Seventh Leg

General Santos' own breed of wedding suppliers unveiled their unique wedding products and services in Kasalan sa Gensan wedding fair and exhibit held last June 19 – 21, 2009 at the Gaisano Mall of GenSan in General Santos City, South Cotabato.

The seventh leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair roadshow, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Gaisano Mall of GenSan, and E2 Concepts , supported by General Santos City Tourism Association, Inc., and General Santos City's organization of hotels, restaurants, and caterers, began with a display of various Catholic and Muslim wedding gowns and apparel. In the afternoon, two of the city's acclaimed schools squared off at the wedding table setup competition. In the end, the students from Goldenstate University were hailed as winners.

Mr. Daryl Villarin (third from left) stands proud beside his model-bride as he shows off his trophy for winning the Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up Competition -GenSan Leg. Photo by Gajovy

The second day started off with Mix N Magic winning the wedding cake decoration competition. Meanwhile, NDD Wedding Ideals took the laurel for best wedding floral arrangement. Later in the afternoon, Ever Bilena held a make up

demonstration and its anticipated Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up Competition. A total of twenty four (24) professional and amateur make up artists from various provinces of South Cotabato showcased their skills during the event. In the end, it was Mr. Daryl Villarin from Polomolok, South Cotabato who emerged as champion. He received the grand prize of PhP. 20, 000.00 worth of Ever Bilena products, 1-year Gold Priority Listing advertising in Kasal.com worth PhP. 5, 000.00, and a trophy. Make up artists Mr. Michael Sanchez and Mr. Bonnie Acipin, both from General Santos, were declared first and second runner ups, respectively.

Kasalan sa Gensan was capped with a colorful presentation of a Mock Muslim Wedding performed by the members of the GenSan Kadsayaw Performing Group. This was followed by a bridal fashion show featuring the latest creations of Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines President Johnny Abad. Goldenstate College received the Best Booth Award while the combined booths of Nanette Cake Creations and Jun Ador was chosen as Most Popular Booth. All the couples who attended the event received free gift packs while lucky couples received special gift packs and gift certificates courtesy of the event sponsors.

Mock Muslim Wedding Ceremony. Photo by Gajovy

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory. Local sponsors are Asia United Bank, FluidLight Studios, Gregoria Printing Press, East Asia Royal Hotel, Family Country Hotel, MP Digital Printing Solutions, STI College - GenSan , Marasa Grill , and Circle of Arts.

FCBAI Gathered Bakers, Confectionery Suppliers at Bakery Fair 2009

Numerous companies involved in bakery, confectionery, food service, and allied industries gathered under one roof for the 5^th International Exhibition on Bakery, Confectionery and Food Service Equipment and Supplies (Bakery Fair 2009) held last February 19 – 21, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Organized by the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI), the biannual event aims to showcase the best in the bakery, confectionery, and food industries of the Philippines. It also continues to improve the quality of its exhibitors and enhance the learning experiences for bakery and bakery operations of its visitors.

Bakery Fair 2009 filled up over 400 booths and attracted more than 25,000 visitors. In the three day event, participating companies showcased a wide range of products and recipe applications to meet the needs of growing as well as starting bakeries. Other companies also shared some business opportunities and marketing ideas to assist clients in expanding their operations.

Renowned Chef Heny Sison graced Bakery Fair 2009 and gave baking and pastry decorating demonstration. Other activities during the fair included cake decorating competition, bartending contest, seminars and baking demonstrations.

Bakery Fair 2009 is supported by Bakels Philippines, Inc., Besterm International Corporation, Asia Cold Storage Corporation, Sonlie International, Inc., Ferna Corporation, Puratos Philippines, Mix Plant, Inc., Middleby Worldwide Philippines, Inc., Kerry Ingredients Asia, Handyware Philippines, Inc., San Miguel Mills, Corman Professional, Unicomm Ingredients Phils., Inc., ADSIA Eurobakers Marketing Corporation, Sinmag Bakery Machine Corporation, Eagle Wings International Corporation, Universal Robina Corporation (Flour Division), Ab Mauri Philippines, Inc., Unity Marketing Corporation, U.S. Wheat Associates, Association of Foodcart Owners and Suppliers Philippines, Inc., 3A System Machinery Philippines Corporation, Jismar Equipment Trading and Services, Inc., Chocolate World, Optima Display Systems Company, Zebra Thailand (Satien Stainless Steel Public Co. Ltd.), Alatone Plastics, Inc., Sun-Maid Raisins, Torani, Conlins Coffee World, KLG International, Inc., Foodservice Division, Wills International Sales Corporation, Novozymes, RM Boxes, General Milling Corporation, California Raisins, Sanko Plastics Philippines, Inc., Foodie Magazine, Cook Magazine, Julie's Bakeshop, French Baker, Gardenia Bakeries (Phils.) Inc., and Walter Bread.

For more information about the Bakery Fair 2009, contact the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association, Inc., at (632) 2542518, 2542526, email fcbai_phils@yahoo.com.ph, info@fcbai.org, or visit their website at http://www.fcbai.org/

3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair 2009

Businesses involved in travel and medical tourism industry are invited to take part in the 3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair (PITF) 2009 to be held on June 25 – 27, 2009 at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Cebu City.

Organized by the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) – Philippines Inc., and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), this year's installment of the PITF carries the theme “Best Hospitality on Earth... Philippines”.

The PITF is the only annual travel fair event in the Philippines that provides business-to-business networking activity between foreign buyers and Philippine sellers, presents quality tourism products and services through corporate exhibition, and serves as a networking venue and business development exchange for the industry players, partners, and stakeholders.

Furthermore, the three-day tourism fair will provide opportunities for companies to market their products and services and enhance business image locally and internationally. Ultimately, the event seeks to promote and develop inbound and domestic tourism in the country.

Highlights of the 3rd PITF 2009 include the Travel Market Exchange (TRAMEX), corporate exhibition, product launching, marketing presentations, social business events, and various seminars and education sessions.

The TRAMEX, managed and supervised by PCVC, is a face-to-face, business-to-business networking activity where quality foreign buyers meet Philippine sellers in a total business generation environment. It aims to encourage foreign buyers from key travel markets to promote, sell, and include the Philippines in their tour programs. TRAMEX, slated on June 26, 2009, promises to generate maximum exposure of leading Philippine destinations.

For inquiries contact Philippine International Tourism Fair Secretariat at (632) 523-8375, 523-7504, 523-7501, email mailto:pitf_sec@yahoo.com?subject=Info%20on%203rd%20PITF or the PCVC Travel Trade Department at (632) 525-9318, 525-7320, email mailto:ttu@dotcpcvc.gov.ph?subject=Info%20on%203rd%20PITF

Download 3rd PITF 2009 Event General Fact Sheet 3rd PITF 2009 Registration Form

Event Program (as of June 6, 2009)

Day 1: 25 June, Thursday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	15:00	Registration of Delegates, VIPs, Trade/Corporate Visitors, & Media	Hotel Lobby
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
10:30	10:45	Ribbon cutting	Hotel Lobby
10:45	14:00	Opening Ceremonies and Mabuhay Luncheon hosted by the Provincial Government of Cebu	Grand Ballroom
14:00	17:00	Seminar on: “Understanding the Business Point of View of the Emerging Foreign Markets in the Philippines: India, Russia, Middle East” (Exclusive for Sellers only)	Manila Room A
14:00	17:00	Seminar on: “Leading (Cebu-Bohol-Boracay) and Emerging (Davao-Palawan) Philippine Destinations” (Exclusive for Foreign Buyers only)	Manila Room B
18:00	18:15	Assembly of all Buyers & Delegates	Hotel Lobby
18:15	18:45	Proceed to Marriott Hotel
18:45	19:15	Cocktails	Marriott Hotel Lobby
19:15	22:00	Welcome Gala Dinner hosted by Marriott Hotel & Ayala Center	Ayala Garden, Ayala Center
22:00	22:20	Back to Marco Polo Plaza
18:00	23:00	TRAMEX venue set up	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
Day 2: 26 June, Friday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
09:00	17:00	TRAMEX: A whole-day intensive B2B networking, face-to-face between Foreign Buyers and Philippine Sellers with AM/PM light snacks	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
12:00	13:00	Hosted Lunch for TRAMEX Delegates & Foreign Buyers only	Grand Ballroom
19:00	22:00	Farewell Dinner hosted by Marco Polo Plaza	Marco Polo Plaza Grand Balcony
17:00	22:00	TRAMEX Egress	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
Day 3: 27 June, Saturday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
09:00	11:00	Seminar on: “M.I.C.E is Back”	Manila Room A
11:00	13:00	Seminar on: “Philippine Medical Tourism Global Competitiveness and Readiness””	Manila Room B
13:00	15:00	Seminar on: “Green Tourism vis-à-vis Climate Change	Manila Room A
16:00	16:30	Closing Ceremonies	Manila Room A

PICE held Mid-year Confab at Bacolod City

Over 1,500 members from the construction, consulting, academic, and commercial sector took part in the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) 2009 National Midyear Convention held last June 25 – 27, 2009 at the Bacolod Pavilion Resort Hotel in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

Hosted by PICE Negros Occidental Chapter, the convention carried the theme, “Civil Engineers Sustaining Infrastructure Development Amidst Global Economic Crisis”. According to PICE National President Venancio I. Besavilla Jr., the convention aims to tackle technical issues involving construction management and engineering, transportation engineering and structural engineering.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. graced the opening ceremony and served as keynote speaker. His keynote address was followed by the inspirational talk of Engr. Jose Mabanta, recipient of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) “2009 Most Outstanding Civil Engineer Award”.

Dr. Benito M. Pacheco, officer-in-charge director of the Institute of Civil Engineering in the University of the Philippines College of Engineering, gave an overview of the workshop on the PICE disaster mitigation and preparedness strategies and disaster quick response program.

Other speakers were:

• Dr. Danilo C. Terante, division head of hydraulics and water resources engineering division, Civil Engineering Department, De la Salle University;
• Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology; Mr. Medardo C. Batiller,Operations Manager, Emergency Response Unit Foundation;
• Dr. Masanori Hamada, professor, Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan and former president of Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

The guest speakers discussed topics on engineering technologies related to the five division of PICE such as Construction and Management Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources, and Hydraulic Engineering.

The PICE 2009 National Midyear Convention also featured the PICE Construction Technologies Services and Building Materials, Exhibit, Sports Tournament, Plenary Session, Technical Tracks, Job Fair, and Fellowship. The event was capped with the PICE Building Project Grand Slam Raffle where they gave away laptop bags, traveling bags, DVD players, a fax machine, cell phones, a digital camera, a digital video camera, a laptop and a brand new Nissan Navarra.

For more information about the PICE 2009 National Midyear Convention, contact the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers at (632) 448-7488 to 90, 376-4215 or visit their website at www.pice.org.ph/

Kasalan sa Kagay-an Set to Highlight Northern Mindanao Wedding Suppliers, Customs

The wedding customs along with the premier wedding suppliers of Cagayan de Oro City and the rest of Northern Mindanao, will be highlighted at the Kasalan sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit to be held on July 16 – 19, 2009 at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro City Wedding Photo courtesy of Ariel Javelosa Photography

Kasalan sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit is the eight leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Professional Organizers Unlimited, Inc., and Limketkai Sons, Inc.,

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu. This year’s Kasalang Filipino is endorsed by the Department of Tourism. The Cagayan de Oro leg forms part of the official calendar of Kagay-an Festival.

Numerous activities have been lined up for attending couples such as talks on wedding planning and wedding trends, and legalities of marriage. Pots and Pans owner and Sun Star contributor Chef Ed Dychauco will teach about decorating small cakes and cooking for two. Amateur and professional make up artist will showcase their skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up competition. Finally, Cagayan de Oro's local bridal couturiers will present their works at the “Down the Aisle in Style” bridal fashion show. Lucky couples will get a chance to win free wedding giveaways and honeymoon packages during the bridal fair.

Admission is free. Register online at www.kasal.com to take part in this nationwide bridal road show. For inquiries, contact Professional Organizers at (088) 857-6223 or Kasal.com at (02) 415-9249, 414-3596, 416-1828 or email kasal.com@gmail.com.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory. Local sponsors are Sun Star Cagayan de Oro, Dunkin Donuts, Dragon Fireworks, Inc., Edwin Orbe Digital Photography and Videography, MVP Digital Video, Roel Yap (Event Stylist), and Blaster Pro Audio Services.