SKD Academy, one of the leading and fast growing culinary schools in Philippines today, held the first Culinary Summit for culinary students with a theme "Power Up! Skills is the New Global Currency". The event was staged in Amoranto Theater in Quezon City where lots of activities lined up for the participants. It was a whole day affair filled with tons of empowering talks from renowned people in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Also included were motivational talks from people who rose from down below up to the top of their current careers.

SKD Academy believes that in facing today's life an individual needs to be empowered with skills and knowledge. It is now considered that skills are the new global currency. For SKD, their aim is to help students acquire new set of skills or enhance their existing culinary skills turning them into a competitive and the best workforce in the country.

Was able to get also a chance to interview Mr. Louie Edem, Operations Manager turned Campus Director, for some details about SKD Academy or School of Knowledge and Development Academy. According to Mr. Edem, SKD's learning style is based on "Method" that differentiate them from other culinary schools.