For the sixth time, Michelin Guide Hotel - Manila
Marriott is hailed overall champion in the Professional Division at “The Philippine
Culinary Cup 2025”. Marriott International - Philippines Area General Manager
Bruce Winton (center wearing suit) and Manila Marriott Hotel Director of
Culinary Meik Brammer with the PCC Gold Cup displayed in front of them on the
floor, together with the rest of the members of the winning Manila Marriott Culinary
Team proudly wearing their smiles and respective medals and Chef de Partie Jan
Richard Hubilla named “Best Chef” of the PCC year carrying his trophy, post for
posterity in the Marriott Grand Ballroom while showing the “okay gesture” with
their two hands to signify the sixth times they have won the overall
championship tile. L-R Romeo Samosa (Silver Award for Dress the Cake and
Wedding Cake), Kent Claire Tapalla (Silver Award for Young Chef Challenge),
Nelson Alcantara (Silver Award for Creative Breakfast), Zhayralenne De Guzman (Bronze Award for Young Chef
Challenge), Rose Ann Adarlo (Silver Award for Filipino Cuisine Challenge), John
Jelvin Tagudin (Bronze Award for U.S Beef), Joyce Tan (Bronze Award for Bento
Box Challenge), Edsel Dalawangbayan (Silver for Canada Land and Sea), Beverly
Torrecampo (Silver Award for Filipino Cuisine Challenge) Mark Castro (Highest
Gold for Amuse Bouche), Adrian Esteban (Bronze Award for Dream Team Challenge),
Erwin Jade Demaisip (Highest Gold for Amuse Bouche), Glenn Christian Endozo
(Silver Award for Young Chef Challenge), GM Bruce and Chef Meik, Jonathan
Ramirez, (Bronze Award for Young Chef Challenge), Jan Richard Hubilla (Best
Chef of the Year 2025, Gold Award for U.S Beef, Silver Award for U.S Pork,
Poultry, Creative Breakfast, Bronze Award for U.S Lamb, Pasta, Sous Vide,
Canada Beef), Rodel Millapre (Bronze Award for Chocolate Showpiece), John Earl
Mitchelle Jacinto (Bronze Award for U.S Pork), Loyd Kawai (Silver for Canada
Land and Sea, Bronze Award for Asian Gourmet and Sous Vide), Brainard Vito
(Silver Award for U.S Lamb and Bronze for Canada Beef), Elmer Travis Mangaring
(Bronze Award for Sugar Showpiece), Alejandro Santos Jr. (Bronze Award for
Filipino Cuisine Challenge), Gilbert Patdu (Bronze Award for Filipino Cuisine
Challenge), Erwin Marquez (Bronze Award for Dream Team Challenge), Paulino
Dadulla (Bronze Award for Modern Filipino Dessert), Resthy Alcaide (Bronze
Award for Pizza Challenge)
The Michelin Guide Hotel - Manila Marriot Hotel at Newport World Resorts bags for the sixth time the overall championship title at the recently concluded 2025 Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) held at SMX in Paranaque City on August 9, besting over 11 hotels in the country. From the first five overall championship wins in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2024 to this year’s victory is a clear testament to the culture of excellence of Manila Marriott.
2025 marks the 25th year of World Food Expo (WOFEX) and the 15th
year of the PCC, the country’s most prestigious Culinary Arts competition.
“This fresh win at the PCC is a proof to our commitment to providing extraordinary service through excellence in Culinary Arts. Kudos to my team whose dedication to provide delectable pieces of experience, anchored on the principle of putting people first by caring for our guests and fellow associates through exemplar food & beverage product and service,” says Meik Brammer, Manila Marriott Hotel Director of Culinary.
