Cavite State University (CvSU)–Carmona Campus, through the Extension Services Office and the Department of Hospitality Management, in partnership with the City Government of Carmona and the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO)–Carmona, conducted the Back to Basics: Food Safety Refresher Course for Inclusive and Safe Food Handling on March 27, 2026, at PDAO–Carmona. The activity aimed to reinforce essential food safety principles while promoting inclusive practices in food preparation and service.

The program commenced with an audio-visual presentation of the opening prayer. Opening remarks were delivered by Ms. Rosebelle Mercurio, department head of PDAO–Carmona, who emphasized the importance of proper food handling practices in ensuring public health and safety, particularly in inclusive community settings.

The training proper, facilitated by Mr. Klenton R. Torrevillas, staff of Project KPKNan, and Dr. Joan L. Fortuna, project leader, began with discussions on personal hygiene practices, proper handwashing procedures, and cleaning and sanitizing protocols. These topics highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness and minimizing contamination risks in food handling. A question-and-answer session followed, allowing participants to clarify key concepts and share relevant experiences.

The succeeding discussions focused on the prevention of cross-contamination, time and temperature control, and proper food handling practices. These sessions reinforced critical control measures necessary to ensure food safety from preparation to serving. After the lunch break, the program resumed with discussions on waste disposal management and pest control programs, emphasizing environmental sanitation and compliance with safety standards.

Further topics included emergency awareness and safety in the production area, as well as basic principles of warehousing and logistics. These sessions provided participants with a broader understanding of safety protocols and operational efficiency in food-related environments. Another question-and-answer session followed to consolidate learning and address participant concerns.

The program concluded with the awarding of certificates. Closing remarks were delivered by Ms. Lilian Mae Naval, Persons with Disability Organization Carmona, Cavite president, who highlighted the importance of continuously practicing food safety standards and fostering inclusive approaches in food service.