Ramar Foods is honored to support the Filipino Curriculum Project, which is now bringing “Ramar Foods Day” to ten schools across Hawai‘i, including Farrington, Waipahu, and McKinley High School. These classroom celebrations show how food can be a gateway to history, culture, and identity.
Honoring Stories Through Education
The Filipino Curriculum Project, led by Dr. Patricia Halagao, gives students a chance to see themselves in the classroom. By studying migration, resilience, and community, students learn that their stories matter. “Food isn’t just what we eat—it’s who we are,” says Ramar Foods President Susie Quesada. “We’re proud to help students connect their history to their everyday lives.”
Food as a Cultural Bridge
In collaboration with the University of Hawai‘i’s Center for Philippine Studies and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, these workshops blend education with experience. Students explore how regional traditions and global influences have shaped Filipino cuisine—discovering history through taste. Each bite becomes a cultural story, connecting the past with the present.
A Shared Commitment
From our base in Kapolei, Ramar Foods has long worked to nurture the community through food. Our role in the Filipino Curriculum Project reflects that commitment—not to promote ourselves, but to stand beside educators and students as they honor Filipino culture in the classroom. Our President, Susie Quesada, has shared a decades-long partnership with Dr. Patricia Halagao, grounded in the belief that food connects generations. Their shared vision represents the spirit of this partnership: education and food working together to preserve heritage and inspire the next generation.
Looking Ahead
“Ramar Foods Day” is more than recognition. It’s a collaboration between educators, families, and communities—one that ensures Filipino food and culture continue to inspire pride in Hawai‘i classrooms for generations to come.