FoodSHAP and Grab Philippines collaborate for World Food Safety Day 2021 Celebration
June 7, 2021 marks the celebration of World Food Safety Day 2021 with the theme Safe Food Today for a Healthy Tomorrow. To take part in the celebration, Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines in collaboration with Grab Philippines organized a roundtable discussion together with food business operators to discuss challenges and best food safety practices during the pandemic.
GRAB PHILIPPINES AND FOODSHAP PARTNERSHIP
Grab Philippines and Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines both shared their insights and appreciation for the partnership as both companies advocate for Food Safety. Grab Philippines stated, “The food delivery industry in the Philippines has provided meaningful services to many of our kababayans, and as we continue to grow and serve the needs of our consumers, we should also continue to raise the bar on safety, hygiene, and quality to outserve their needs and expectations. We are committed to leveraging our platform to raise the safety and hygiene standards in the food delivery industry in the Philippines, and by doing so, we are able to provide consumers with greater peace of mind every time they order from our platform, contributing to the business of our merchant partners, and the livelihoods of our delivery-partners. Our partnership with FoodSHAP is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts on food safety and quality, and we will continue to innovate and introduce meaningful initiatives to help meet the ever-changing needs of our kababayans”
FoodSHAP, on the other hand, expressed that, “As an advocate for food safety, we want to empower the public in promoting a positive food safety culture, making every meal we prepare and serve be safe for consumption. The organization believes that collaborative efforts are vital as Food Safety is everyone’s business. This partnership with Grab Philippines is something that we are proud of–we are looking forward to helping our countrymen in safeguarding their health especially during these times of pandemic. Let us all team up for food safety for a safe and healthy tomorrow.”
Safe, Sealed, Delivered: A Roundtable Discussion on Food Safety during CoViD-19
The webinar started off with an opening message from the head of Grab Philippines, Mr. Greg Camacho followed by a message and discussion on Food Safety for Food Establishments by World Health Organization – Philippines Technical Officer, Engr. Bonifacio Magtibay, Ph.D., and Department of Health-Disease Prevention and Control Bureau Supervising Health Program Officer, Engr. Rolando Santiago.
Engr. Boni Magtibay on his Food Safety Message 
Engr. Roland Santiago on his presentation on Food Safety
The roundtable discussion with moderators Ms. Elsie Gatpayat, FSCO (FoodSHAP Managing Director) and Chef Robert Tan, FSCO (Owner, Chef Robert) was then joined by Golden Donuts, Inc. – Dunkin’ Operating Systems and Food Safety Manager Mr. Jon Edralin, FSCO, followed by Celebrity Chef, author, and Food Business Operator for Guevarra’s and OK Cafe, Chef Jacqueline Laudico, FSCO, and Food Business Operator for Chef Robert, Chef Robert Tan, FSCO. Ms. Kat Farrell, Grab Philippines Head of Safety and Quality also shared Grab’s Safety Initiatives for GrabFood Merchants and Riders.
Mr. Greg Camacho on his opening remarks 
Mr. Jon Edralin on Dunkin’s new initiatives 
Chef Jackie Laudico on her discussion for FBO’s Outlook 
Chef Robert Tan on his Food Safety Challenges Discussion 
Ms. Elsie Gatpayat on poll launching from participants 
Ms. Kat Farrell on Grab Safety Initiatives
The guest speakers shared their challenges, new initiatives, and food safety practices during the pandemic and answered audience questions together with Mr. Greg Camacho and Ms. Kat Farrell. To end the event, speakers shared their final message for food merchants to inspire and empower them to practice food safety in their establishments.
Watch the recorded session here.