The rich culture and heritage of Bulacan province were featured at the 2024 Bulacan Food Fair and Exposition (BUFFEX) which was held in the province from September 2-6.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the BUFFEX 2024 held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos as part of the activities in the Singkaban Festival celebration last Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. With him from left to right are Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) President Corina Tengco-Bautista, former Area Vice President PCCI-North Luzon Gregoria G. Simbulan, BCCI Chairman Ofelia B. Mangulabnan, Area Vice President PCCI-North Luzon Atty. Maria Amalia Tiglao-Cayanan, PCCI Region 3 Governor Cristina C. Tuzon and (at the back) Board Member Romina D. Fermin, BCCI Vice President for Membership Carmencita C. Uychoco, BCCI Vice Chairman for Operations Alexander John R. Torres, Manager Josephine Santos of Freeway Motors Baliwag and (not in) photo OIC Regional Director DTI 3 Edna Dizon. (Freddie Velez)
Booths that carried various delicacies from Bulacan like the pastillas from San Miguel, chicharon from Sta Maria, and the delicious empanada de kaliskis of Malolos City, were a big hit to visitors.
Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad said that some of the products featured at the expo were Catalina's Kitchen and the Taverna.
The Malikhaing Bulakenyo, composed of seamstresses who underwent training in sewing suits and various gowns with a Filipino theme, was also featured.
Governor Daniel Fernando led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the BUFFEX 2024 held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center on Monday, Sept. 2, as part of the Singkaban Festival celebration.