In a step towards enhancing culinary craftsmanship, 29 trainers of the Bread and Pastry Production (BPP) NC II program around TESDA Davao Region have completed a skills upgrading workshop in cake-making at the Regional Training Center-Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center in Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City, Philippines on February 20-21, 2025.
Partnering with Zeelandia Philippines, a member of the Royal Zeelandia Group which is a global player in the baking ingredients business, the workshop aimed to refine the technical expertise of the trainers and keep them abreast with the latest industry trends in cake making.
Chef Alexis Linganay of Zeelandia Philippines introduced cutting-edge methods in cake design, decoration, and flavor innovation using trending ingredients of Zeelandia Philippines which the participants have produced cakes, muffins, and bars.
Hands-on activities focused on applying the fondant icing, piping techniques and placing of other edible embellishments. Additionally, there were sessions focused on flavor innovation, with participants exploring with fusion flavors and healthier ingredient alternatives—an area increasingly in demand among modern consumers.
The event is part of the bigger initiatives of TESDA XI to continually upgrade the skills of its trainers in BPP NC II in securing the provision of quality skills training and education in the Region.
At the closing program, Center Administrator of RTC-KorPhil Davao Engr. Constantino B. Panes Jr. Ed.D, represented by Training Department Head Mario M. Dela Cerna, MTE, congratulated the participants for their active participation in the two-day program. Dela Cerna further express hopes that the learning acquired by the participants will be used to the enhancement of training deliveries in their respective training institutions.
Dela Cerna concluded by extending gratitude to Zeelandia Philippines who have been a staunch partner of RTC-KorPhil Davao for capability-enhancement programs in the culinary sector.
