The Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod spearheaded the training on food safety titled “Sa Limpyo nga Pagkaon, Mayad nga Panglawason: Food Safety Essentials for Food Business Entrepreneurs in Pandan, Antique” on 27 March 2026 at UP Visayas Extension Campus in Antique.
Conducted in two batches (morning and afternoon sessions), a total of 58 participants attended the training, including food vendors, restaurant and carinderia owners and personnel, and food cart operators. It aims to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and commitment to food safety practices. Key topics included proper facility layout and maintenance, personal hygiene, process control in food handling, and effective cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and ensure safe food handling.
The training highlighted that ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility that directly impacts public health, particularly among children, older adults, and other vulnerable populations. Strengthening local food entrepreneurs’ knowledge and practices is critical to reducing foodborne risks and promoting safe food handling across the municipality.
The roster of resource persons is headed by Prof. Johannes M. Magpusao, PFT, the Dean of the School of Technology (SoTech) and Project Leader of UPV Food Safety Campaign. She is joined by SoTech faculty and research personnel: Ms. Marielle J. Yap, PFT; Ms. Johanna C. Jamero, PFT; and Mr. John Ray M. Molavin, PFT.
This initiative was conducted in partnership with the UPV Food Safety Committee, the SoTech, and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Pandan, Antique.
Written by Marianito M. Ramirez, Jr., UEA-II, OCEP
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