BS Hospitality Management, major in Culinary Entrepreneurship students from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management garnered medals at the 14th Philippine Culinary Cup, held from July 31 to August 3, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Philippine Culinary Cup is an internationally recognized platform that highlights the skills and talents of Filipino Chefs and is the only World Chefs Certified Competition in the country.
In the Dream Team Challenge, Ben Patrick B. Judrial, Danica A. Lara, and Patricia Beatrice D. Penoliar, with assistance from James Michael M. Araneta, won Silver. Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko and Chef Kathlyn Tisha G. Ortaliz served as coaches.
Sofia Angela M. Paja also brought home Silver for the Plant-Based Desserts Category. She was assisted by Miguel Luis Rodriguez and coached by Chef Kathlyn Tisha G. Ortaliz.
Meanwhile, Adrian G. Zapata and Thomas Angelo E. Monasterio IV won the Highest Bronze for the Young Chef Challenge, for which they were assisted by Amie Margaret Nazareno and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko.
Mikaela Margaret N. Dimaano also won the Highest Bronze in the Dress the Cake category. She was assisted by Arianna Ysabel A. Pascual and coached by Chef Everest De Leon and Chef Maria Karmel Grace A. Labay.
For the Wedding Cakes Display Category, Sophia Lorenz P. Aga won Bronze. She was assisted by Atasha Bettina T. Delgado, Zyd Marcee Esguerra, Joaquin Gabriel C. Robles, and Sean Gabrielle B. Sunga. Chef Reinald A. Andaya served as her coach.
Daniel Zoe V. Dalipe won Bronze in the US Poultry category and was assisted by Earl Joshua Lipata and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko.
Student delegates who represented UST in other competitions are as follows: Rod Fredric S. Villamarin competed in the Creative Breakfast Challenge, assisted by Alexis John R. Señoron and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko; For the Filipino Cuisine Challenge, Von Marion C. Cabrera and Alan Jefri Macaraeg, assisted by Joab Tan and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko and Chef Reinald A. Andaya, for the Filipino Cuisine Challenges. Emilio Andres P. Aganinta participated in the Pasta Category, assisted by Patrick Jericho G. Perez and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko. In the Plant-Based Diet Meals Category, Sophia Isabelle V. Hernandez was a participant. She was assisted by John Anthony J. Sincero, and coached by Chef Ramona Olga D. Ko.
The Philippine Culinary Cup is an internationally recognized platform that highlights the skills and talents of Filipino Chefs and is the only World Chefs Certified Competition in the country.
