In 2019, during the height of the restriction caused by the pandemic , Chef Ryan Dimapilis , President of Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center , keeps himself busy by thinking of ways to keep his business afloat as well as his employees employed. “I’m a firm believer that we, Pinoys, are very resilient and at the same time supportive and loyal in many ways. This was strongly proven during the pandemic when many businesses turn online to sell their products. Most of our clients at first were mostly family and friends, which branched out and reached many more people who find our products worth a try,” he shared. A Eureka Moment! Along with his partners and staff, Balai Palmera concocted their version of Calabarzon’s beloved Buko Pie , which has led to a new triumph for the company. Gathering supplies from local suppliers from Laguna and Quezon, Balai Palmera uses all-fresh and no-preservative Buko Pie that instantly gained patrons in Silang and nearby municipalities in Cav...
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