Since it began in 1975 at San Juan, Metro Manila, Punlaan School has provided holistic education and training on hospitality and culinary arts to women.
Having pioneered the German Model of Dual Training System in the Philippines, Punlaan School has contributed a lot to acquisition of quality skills by its graduates, enhancement of opportunities for their gainful employment, and improvement on the productivity of its partner companies.
During the National Congress on Dual Training System in 1996, Punlaan received a plaque of recognition from TESDA for its pioneering efforts in the social and economic development of the country and its significant contribution to alleviation of poverty.
In 2015, Punlaan School won under the Motivation Category in the First Vocational Training Award given by the Philippine-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PGCCI). The award was given in recognition of Punlaan’s excellence in vocational training following the German Dual Educational Model since its inception.