The Food Business Community of Taytay, Rizal, including Owners, Staff, and Representatives

August 29, 2025 – Taytay, Rizal, Philippines

A milestone initiative was held in Taytay with the goal of raising the standards of food safety and empowering the town’s growing food industry.

Organized by the Municipality of Taytay under the leadership of Mayor Allan De Leon together with the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO) – Taytay, Rizal, the program aims to raise awareness on the importance of HACCP, strengthen food safety practices, ensure compliance with national regulations, and help Taytay’s food entrepreneurs remain competitive while safeguarding the health of all Taytayeños.

Cristina "Chin" Gonzales LEDIPO Focal Person

The program was specifically designed to equip local food entrepreneurs with vital knowledge and practical skills in complying with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Strengthening HACCP practices is key to ensuring safer, higher-quality, and more reliable food products for every household in the community.

Program Highlights

Ms. Niña Sherylle S. Giron

The event’s keynote was delivered by Ms. Niña Sherylle S. Giron, OIC/Supervising Science Research Specialist (SRS) at the Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST-PSTO) Rizal.

In her session, Ms. Giron emphasized the critical importance of HACCP in food production. She shared essential knowledge on identifying Critical Control Points—a cornerstone in ensuring food safety and compliance standards—empowering MSMEs to strengthen their operations and consumer trust.

Acknowledgments

Taytay Tourism Chief Officer Mr. Roel Villar Supendio, MBA

Special thanks to Renato's Place Private Resort and Events for graciously hosting this important gathering.

Taytay Municipal Administrator Atty. Aldrick Daven M. Mendoza, MPA

Deep gratitude as well to the Taytay food businesses and entrepreneurs who actively participated in the seminar, showing their commitment to safer and higher-quality food practices.

Photo courtesy of Mayor Allan De Leon Facebook page

 Taytay Municipal Mayor Allan De Leon

Acknowledgment is also extended by Mayor Allan De Leon, Vice Mayor JV Cabitac, and the 13th Sangguniang Bayan, together with:

• Ms. Christina "Chin" Gonzales, LEDIPO Focal Person

• Mr. Glady Mallari, PCCI Rizal President

• Mr. Raymond Melendres, DTI Negosyo Center Taytay Rizal

• Ms. Jonalyn Adaya, DTI Rizal

• Mr. Roel Supendio, Chief Tourism, Taytay Rizal

• Atty. Aldrick Daven Mendoza, Municipal Administrator

• Atty. Joaquin Defante, LEDIPO Chief Officer-in-Charge

Councilor JV Valera, Food Business Community of Taytay Owners, Ruel Supendio, Cristina "Chin" Gonzales, Gladie Mallari, Raymond Melendres, Jonalyn Adaya, Niña Sherylle S. Giron

The event was also honored by the presence of Councilor JV Valera, who highlighted the initiative’s vital role in shaping a healthier and more progressive Taytay.

“Empowering Safe Food Practices for a Healthier Taytay!”

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#HACCP
#HealthyTaytay
#SmileTaytay
#LEDIPO

 (LEDIPO FOcal Person and Staff) Meme Borja, Cristina "Chin" Gonzales, Angel Elecanal, Jojo Arabit

By: Meme Borja