Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Batil Patung is the Tuguegarao version of pancit. It is made of local noodles,
generously topped with ground beef, crunchy chicharon bits, lechon kawali, egg and
vegetables. The “batil” is a warm egg soup, which is poured over the pancit, hence the term
“patung” (to cover or place over). The taste of the pancit is better when cooking using a
wok, cooked over the local “Pugon” a wood-fired local oven. The high heat makes for a fast
cooking style so that when served, the pancit is piping hot. Using a cast iron wok, the local
name is “silyasi”, and using high heat, ground meat is sautéed in garlic and with local soy
sauce, salt and black pepper to taste. Take note that there is no onions yet.

JREN’S Panciteria started on June 1, 2006. Since pansit is the all-time-favorite of the
people of Tuguegarao. The Panciteria started with a small space can only accommodate 20
customers. Mrs. Tessy is the pioneer cook of JREN’S Panciteria, one of the best cook in
Tuguegarao. There were nonstop customers every day and JREN’S became the ‘talk of the
town’. Same year, the business grew bigger. They put up bahay kubo at the back, where
people can stay and eat pancit and expanded the area. It became popular and even
advertised in the television and social media. People keep coming back because of their
ultimate and legit toppings. Again, with their good quality of food, the business grew bigger
and JREN’S Panciteria still one of the favorites of the people.

In stylized version of the Pancit Batil Patung, some use MSG for flavoring but the
local taste buds already know the difference having tasted fresh ground carabao’s meat
cooked with the pancit and bone broth. Other panciterias add fried pork belly, sausages,
chorizo, chicharon and vegetables like sprouted mongo and patola. Still others bring along
some pork liver to give to the cook as additional toppings. The pancit is served with the
sliced onions, either red or white, depending on what is in season with calamansi and
blended with soy sauce as the customer wishes. Others put local chilis with vinegar. The
customers can have as much of all the onions, calamansi and chilis. In a little while comes
the “Batil”, a cup of soup made with eggs scrambled on the bone broth cooked in the same
wok where the pancit was cooked. Customers can choose to eat the pancit in one form or
another, others mix everything including the calamansi, fresh onions and chilis, while still
others wait for the “Batil” and pour half of it over the pancit making it look like a lomi. The
price of Pancit Batil Patung now varies depending on how many toppings you want to have
in your order, but usually the best original local version is the cheapest.

1.2 Statement of Objectives

1.2.1 General Objecives

The main objective of Jrens Panciteria Management System will make the business
transaction easier, faster and organized. The goal of this study is to outline and create a
system that will monitor the sales, profit per day, and inventory.
Specifically, the study aims to provide the following:

1.2.2 Specific Objectives

1. To have an easier access on the inventory.

2. To provide comparison on the sales per day.

3. To provide an organized records of business.