ABOUT THE BOOK

This book features the pastillas de leche pabalat (wrapper) heirloom designs of the Ramos family in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. The pabalat is a product of the traditional art of making cutout wrappers using Japanese paper with varying colors. However, it is now considered a vanishing art. By documenting the pabalat designs and collection of the Ramos family, the author hopes to renew the awareness and appreciation for the art. Ultimately, the book hopes to serve as a catalyst to revitalize efforts by various stakeholders, including the government, toward its preservation and promotion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. Shirley V. Guevarra is the current dean of the College of Home Economics (CHE) and is Professor 12 in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management. She is a recipient of the One UP Professorial Chair Award, Centennial Professorial Chair, Centennial Faculty Grant, and International Publication Awards. 

Currently, Prof. Guevarra serves as the director of Member Services and Development for the Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Education (APacCHRIE). She is also the vice president of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP).