VMA Global College and Training Centers, Incorporated once again showcased excellence, creativity, and culinary artistry at the 16th National Food Showdown!
Congratulations to our VMA – College of Hospitality and Business Management talented students and dedicated coaches for bringing home Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards across various competitions ✨
Gold Award
• Langka Jam – Vincent Barabat
Silver Awards
• Valenciana Ilongga – Leah Mae Secatin & John Reynold Soquiña
• Cocktail Mixing – Thea Nicole Rigby
• Flambé Competition – Sabrino Dy Subire
• Baby Cakes Competition – Colline Kaye Alito
• Flairtending – Martinee Manicad
• Best Traditional/Modern Recipe (Pancit Molo) – Ashley Yasas & Ryan Jason Lobrido
Bronze Awards
• Mocktail Mixing Competition – Krisha Nicole Jemino
• Best Regional Ingredient (Bagoong – Guinamos) – Mary Raf Magalona & Jay Andrew Despojo
• Klasika Kulinarya – Kenneth Seloterio, Geoff Andri Esmeralda, Adrian Magbanua
Participants
• Best Traditional/Modern Recipe (La Paz Batchoy) – Rado Bert Dineros & John Paul Cordova
• Traditional KBL – Francis Garganera & Philip James Toledo
• Cake Decor Live Competition – Jacquiline Maquiling & Sophia Jemella
Coaches and Mentors
• Langka Jam – Ms. Duran, Ms. Albunian
• Molo, Valenciana – Chef Morris Bacongallo
• Bagoong, KBL, Batchoy – Chef Joseph Daniel Garrucho
• Cake – Ms. Albunian, Mr. Guadalupe
• Mocktail, Cocktail, Flairtending – Ms. Tillana, Mr. Plomeda Jr.
• Klasika, Flambé – Chef Alfonso
Your passion and teamwork have truly elevated our institution’s banner in the culinary and hospitality arena. Congratulations once again to all our winners and participants