Achievements

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:

•March 2000, Bronze Medal, Kristine Joie Conde, Cocktail Mixing Competition
•March 2000, Gold Medal, Mia Laruan, Aiza Duron, and Arlene Abayan, Table Skirting / Centerpiece Competition
•October 1998, Silver Medal, Carmelita Manimtim and Mildred Samparada, Table Skirting Relay Competition
•October 1998, Gold Medal, Roma Amor Dimapilis, Cocktail Mixing