EATS HERE! MAFBEX 2025 OFFICIALLY OPENS THE FEAST OF FLAVORS, INNOVATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

Manila, Philippines – The country’s premier food and beverage expo is back and bigger than ever! The much-anticipated Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) 2025 officially opens its doors today, June 11, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. Now in its 19th year, MAFBEX continues to solidify its reputation as the leading platform for F&B innovations across the region.

This 19th milestone year is graced by Honorable Senator Mark Villar as keynote speaker, along with other esteemed guests from the government: Honorable Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Francisco Laurel, Jr., represented by Honorable Assistant Secretary Philip C. Young; Honorable Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano of Pasay City represented by Ms. Angelica Roa-Yu, Executive Assistant for Social Services; and several members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Also present at the Opening Ceremonies and symbolic ribbon-cutting was ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) Managing Director Ms. Roberta Lopez-Feliciano, who delivered a short appreciation speech celebrating the continued partnership between the Foundation and Worldbex Services International—organizers of MAFBEX and other world-class expos.

Following the ribbon-cutting, Chef Abi Marquez, recently awarded Food Creator of the Year at the World of Influencers and Bloggers Awards, kicked off the Chefs of the World showcase with a live cooking demonstration of her signature dish, “Puto Maya with Hot Chocolate Batirol.”

Promising an ultimate F&B experience, MAFBEX 2025 features a dynamic 5-day event filled with live cooking demos, product launches, industry talks, and thrilling competitions such as the Culinary Cup: Home Chef, Latte Art Competition, YHE Competitions, and the newly-added Philippine National Coffee Competitions (PNCC) at the Brew District, featuring the National Barista Championship and National Brewers Cup.

Hundreds of exhibitors—from the country’s top F&B companies to an exciting roster of international participants from South Korea, Japan, Poland, Belarus, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam—bring a world-class showcase of products, culinary techniques, and business opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, and food lovers alike.

Tickets are priced at ₱150, granting one-day access to the exhibits. Secure your tickets now at mafbex.com. For updates, follow us on social media and join the conversation using #MAFBEX, #MAFBEX2025, and #EatsHere.

After Manila, MAFBEX goes nationwide with regional legs in Iloilo (July 17–20) at the Iloilo Convention Center, and Cebu (September 11–14) at the IEC Convention Center Cebu—further expanding its reach and impact across the country.

MAFBEX 2025 is proudly organized by the country’s leading events and expositions management company, Worldbex Services International.