Chef Chele Gonzalez: A man of culinary success and the partners that helped make it happen

Press release:

For many renowned chefs, success can be defined in a lot of ways. For Spanish-born Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzalez, true accomplishment comes in the form of landing a place in the acclaimed list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2016 for his work at art gallery-cum-fine-dining restaurant Gallery Vask. The culinary destination has also been named as the Best Restaurant in the Philippines.

 

The annual list features a snapshot of the insights of around 1,000 international restaurant industry experts. For this year, Gallery Vask, a fine-dining space that serves modern cuisine inspired by local ingredients, took the 39th spot, and was the sole dining destination from the Philippines to make it to the list.

 

“Landing a spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, and being the only Philippine-based dining destination at that, is a huge responsibility and motivation for me and my team. It is a recognition for all the hard work we’ve done and it is an opportunity for us to keep growing so we can share the beauty of the Philippines,” Chef Chele explained.

 

From being a DJ to an expatriate chef armed only with his resume and determination, the man has definitely gone a long way ever since he was offered the idea of Gallery Vask by architect and artist Carlo Calma. His hard work definitely paid off when he started gaining interest with his Filipino-Spanish fusion menu that celebrates the historical connection between the two countries.

 

Chef Chele’s gastronomic creations are inspired by the Philippines and the many cultural influences he has collected from his travels around the country. As a true culinary luminary, Chef Chele celebrates the beauty of the Philippines through his cuisine.

 

Chef Chele also prides himself in understanding the ropes of every station in the kitchen. He trained to do starters, meats, fish, and desserts, fueled by the belief that he has to learn everything to work well. This has given him a deep perspective about the kitchen and placed him from a standpoint of a good judge when it comes to culinary appliances. 

 

Among these is iconic Australian brand BREVILLE® which supports him in the Philippines. The brand of kitchen appliances champions innovation and stays at the forefront of research and development. 

 

He is an advocate of BREVILLE®’s products which he personally uses in some of the most important dinners he has hosted. The brand recently supported Gallery Vask’s Kulinarya 3 Cultures 3 Chefs 1 Evening Bridging Cultures through Food open dinner as part of Madrid Fusion Manila, one of the most prestigious gastronomic events in the world.

BREVILLE® also lent a hand on the collaboration between Chef Chele and Chef Gaggan of Thailand-based restaurant “Gaggan” who took the top spot of Asia’s 50 Best 

 

Restaurants twice in a row now. The Gaggan Dinner collaboration was a venue platform wherein the cultures of India, Thailand, Spain and the Philippines were bridged through food. These dinners were in collaboration with “Cross Cultures,” an events platform founded by international journalist and editor Cheryl Tiu, where the premise is that food is one of the most accessible ways of exchanging cultures. 

 

Chef Chele is a good example that while passion, determination, and talent is important, getting support from the right people is essential to success. He had this back in Spain with the many masters he trained with and here in the Philippines with the partners he had found both in business and in the kitchen. 

 

And he is most proud of his partnership with BREVILLE® through Gallery Vask.  “Breville and Gallery Vask share the same values so working hand-in-hand complements both partners. I believe that BREVILLE® has unique, state-of-the-art products that are very good support for a Gallery Vask kind of kitchen. The juicer is one of my favorite equipment because it helped me create my best dishes yet. BREVILLE® has also helped us spread our philosophy through our dinner collaborations with some of the most important chefs of the world.”

 

Being a brand that he uses the most in his kitchen, he values the trust he had given the brand. “As a chef who has been working in a professional kitchen for many years, I can say that the quality of BREVILLE®’s products could be truly trusted. These products are user-friendly and will give us chefs high quality results,” Chef Chele related.

 

BREVILLE® products are distributed in the Philippines by IAJ Wellness Corporation and is available in appliance stores in Metro Manila and select cities nationwide. For more information, visit www.breville.com.ph.

Facebook joins Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2016

On May 27, 2016 at SMX Convention Center, Taguig, Philippines from 8AM to 6PM, Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2016 #AdMe2016 will happen and this time with Lianne Dehaye who manages the Southeast Asia Small & Medium Business team, focusing on Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. She has been with Facebook for three years and is currently leading the Account Management program within Asia-Pacific. She has been working in the online advertising industry for almost 10 years and has in-depth knowledge of search marketing, brand solutions and web analytics.

Topic: “Facebook for Business: Beyond Likes, Comments & Shares”: Founded in 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them. Discover how Facebook’s marketing solutions can help Filipino businesses stay connected with their customers and drive real business results."

Line up of speakers; 

-Lianne Dehaye, Manager, Facebook (Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore)

-Emmanuel Mendoza,  Director for Application Services Global Delivery Philippines & South Pacific, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

-Grace Bondad Nicolas, COO, TAG Media & Public Relations

-Tanya Llana, Sales & Marketing Director, Victoria Court

-Janette Toral- Founder, Digital Filipino Club, Book Author and dubbed as the E- Commerce Guru of the Philippines

-Robert Yupangco, President, Yupangco Group of Companies (Yamaha Music, Zoobic Safari, Manila Express, Misono Restaurant and more)

-Thierry Tea- Managing Director (Philjets Group) & Brand Ambassador (FrenchTech Philippines)

-Ole Oldhoj, CEO (Boolex)

-Lars Jeppessen- Fonder & CEO(Tech One Global)

-Mannix Pabalan- Founder (Hashtag Digital)

-Jojy Azurin, Co Founder (Horsepower PH)

-Spanky Enriquez- TV Host  & Writer (Philippine Star)

-Art Samaniego Jr- Tech Editor (Manila Bulletin)

-Erick Kalugdan- President/CEO (Gimeme Unlimited Inc.)

-Avelino Zapanta- Former CEO (Philippine Airlines and SeaAir)

-Charlie Agatep- Chairman (Grupo Agatep)

-Luuk Rietvelt- Finance Head, Finacore

-Paolo Bediones- Founder, TekDeviant Inc

-Mark Vernon- Founder, Tag Cash 

-Donald Saurombe, Founder (DibZ) 

Reserve your slot now. Limited seats are available as of today. Registration fee is Php 4,000.00 with elegant lunch and snacks. Deposit your fee to TAG Media and Public Relations, BPI Account # 1680 0010 29. For inquiries and registration E: www.asiadigitalmarketing.ph M: 09166299381

 

Presented by TAG Media and Public Relations to promote the ASEAN region as a premier business destination. The conference serves as a hub for networking and spreading of ideas that help top management overseeing enterprises across the Asia Pacific region. Speakers are experts and leaders in their industries and engaged in momentous pursuits of significance to the ASEAN region. Attendees are senior leaders, high-ranking government officials and journalists covering the event.

Super8 Unveils New Rewards Card

Stretching the household and business budget can be a tough challenge these days, especially with the rising prices of commodities. Moms, homemakers, and business owners have an ally for the best “Discounted na, Discounted pa” selections in town with the new Super8 Rewards Card!

Now on its tenth year in the business of empowering small business owners and providing great deals for the Filipino household, Super8 is strengthening its customer loyalty program by providing shoppers with rewards points for every peso spent and providing exclusive access to sale events and discounts.

The country’s leading grocery warehouse chain is rolling out the new Super8 Rewards Card across its over 50 stores in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces in North and South Luzon. The new Super8 Rewards Card will be available in stores on May 2016.

“The all-new Super8 Rewards Card is our tenth anniversary gift to our loyal shoppers,” said Super8 Business Group Director Armand Mendoza. “Becoming a member or renewing membership is easy, and shoppers can immediately enjoy instant, exclusive discounts, as well as earn points they can use while shopping.”

Maximizing the budget

With the new Super8 Rewards Card, members can earn points with every purchase which can be used to redeem anything sold in any Super8 store. The new Super8 Rewards Card also allows shoppers to get more rebates for every single receipt purchase of P3,000.00. The more customers shop at Super8, the more points they earn!

Buying good stuff for the family and for customers doesn’t have to take from one’s savings and retailer’s profits. With the new Super8 Rewards Card, practical shoppers are rewarded with every peso spent!

Be a Super8 Rewards Card Member today

Becoming a Super8 Rewards Card is easy. Visit the nearest Super8 Store’s Customer Service Counter to apply for Super8 Rewards Card and get the card in few minutes.

For more information on Super8 Grocery Warehouse, the Super8 Rewards Card perks, and special events, like the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/super8.ph) or visit one of their branches in over 50 locations in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

Herbalife’s Nutrition At Work Survey Reveals Majority of Philippines’ Workforce Lead Largely Sedentary Lifestyles, Putting them at Risk of Obesity

Fifth Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour seeks to address health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepen practical understanding on the benefits of a healthy, active life

Press release: 

Herbalife, a global nutrition company, has released the findings of the new Nutrition At Work Survey, which revealed that the majority of Philippines’ workforce leads largely sedentary lifestyles, putting them at risk of obesity. The Survey¹, which was designed to understand the lifestyle habits and attitudes of Asia Pacific’s modern workforce, was conducted in March with 5,500 full-time workers in 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including 500 workers from the Philippines.

According to the survey findings, almost nine out of 10 (85%) workers in the Philippines spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with 52% of its workforce eating lunch at their work desk two to five times per week. The survey also revealed that majority of Philippines’ workforce (86%) exercise less than three times per week, with five out of 10 getting less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day at their workplace. This suggests a significantly worrying trend locally, on the back of rising obesity rates recorded in recent years.

Nevertheless, the risk of obesity could be averted if workers in the Philippines decide to take control over their own nutritional intake and exercise regimen. Close to eight out of 10 workers (75%) affirmed that they strive to live a healthy, active life, however, the majority of them noted that they find it difficult to stay active during workdays.

Great Taste Coffee launches John Lloyd Cruz as its newest endorser

Filipinos are naturally coffee drinkers. Admit it, most of us can't afford to go on their day without their caffeine fix. A cup of coffee in the morning is usually enough to give us the ample energy that we need that will make us through the day. In fact, there are some Filipinos who would even pour a cup of coffee on a bed of rice. Weird as it may sound, but it really is such a staple among Filipinos. Great Taste Coffee is one brand of coffee that we have grown to love and trusted for years.