Beer in the Philippines and pub culture, will collectively act to positively increase alcoholic drinks in the country. In terms of types of alcoholic drinks, beer and spirits will continue to comprise the largest volumes. San Miguel Corp expects to raise up to $616 million from selling shares of its flagship domestic beer group in the first half of 2008. In 2011, San Miguel Corp accounted for 88 per cent of domestic beer sold in the Philippines. San Miguel Corporation is southeast Asia's oldest and largest brewer. Established by Felix Hagad from his garage microbrewery, Bog's Brew debuted in Cafe Bob's and Bob's Restaurant
International Beer Day Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vanuatu, and Venezuela. Popular forms of International Beer Day Events include: Tapping of new or rare beers, all-day happy hours, beer flights, trivia nights, binge drinking and other games (such as beer pong), beer/food pairings and beer gear giveaways. From 2007 through 2012, International Beer Day was celebrated on August 5. After International Beer Day 2012, the founders took a poll of fans and chose to move the holiday to the first Friday in August. International Beer Day International Beer Day (IBD) is a celebration