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2027 | 2026
Celebrating Benildean Alumni making their mark in Michelin-recognized restaurants across the Philippines.
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Over the past two years, as the Michelin Guide has turned its attention to the Philippines and recognized the country’s growing culinary excellence, Benildean chefs have been making their mark in the kitchens of some of the country’s most distinguished restaurants. Through their craft, creativity, and dedication to the culinary profession, they have played a part in bringing Filipino cuisine and dining to greater prominence.
2027 | 2026
HELM BY
JOSH BOUTWOOD
ALZESSA ALBA
Line Cook
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
HELM BY
JOSH BOUTWOOD
Chef Alyza Marie Valdez
Assistant Kitchen Manager
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
HELM BY
JOSH BOUTWOOD
Bella Santos
Line Cook
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
CELERA
CHEF QUEENIE VILAR
Executive Sous Chef
and Owner
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
CELERA
JAIME BORROMEO
Junior Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
CELERA
NEESHA RODELAS
Junior Sous / Head Pastry Chef
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
CELERA
Chenelle Navidad
Front of House / Host
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
GALLERY BY CHELE
Chef Carlos Villaflor
Executive Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
HAPAG
Chef Joyo Panganiban
Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
HAPAG
Alejandro Sanchez
Chef de Partie
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
Kása Palma
Luis Raphael Nuguid
Chef de Partie
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
Kása Palma
Yvanna Concepcion
Commis
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
TOYO EATERY
Shanai Raña
Line Cook
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
INATô
Ronee Perez
Line Cook
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
2027 | 2026
INATô
Jonat Co
Line Cook
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
PILYA’S KITCHEN
Chef Eusyll Marie Sio
Sous Chef
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
SARSA
Chef Kim Yumol
Executive Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
BUTCHER BOY
Rommel Gutierrez
Part Owner
ALUMNUS
BS-International Hospitality Management
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
KUMBA
Chef Tina Legarda
Chef and Owner
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
OFFBEAT BISTRO
Jules Cercenia
Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
OFFBEAT BISTRO
Jericho Aquino
Line Cook
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
OFFBEAT BISTRO
Windrey Legaspi
Line Cook
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
TANDEM
Janela Franzin
Culinary Team member
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
STEAK & FRICE
Chef Mark Advincula
Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
STEAK & FRICE
Lindsay Libiran
Front of the House Manager
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
STEAK & FRICE
Carl Dela Roca
Line Cook
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
Old Manila
Chef Janet Siy
Sous Chef
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
Old Manila
Steffanie Wong
Commis
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
Gordon Ramsay
Jerome Guevarra
Commis 2
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
LOCAVORE
Chef Kel Zaguirre
Co-Founder
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
OSTERIA ANTICA
Chef Miguel Sanchez
Executive Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
El Poco Cantina
Tots Ramirez
Owner
ALUMNUS
BSBA-Human Resource Management
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
BLACKBIRD PEOPLE’S PALACE
Jonathan-Pierre Migné
Group Food & Beverage Manager
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027 | 2026
BLACKBIRD PEOPLE’S PALACE
Julio Valenzuela
Assistant Kitchen Manager
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027
IDALIA
Christine Balucas
Culinary Operations Director
ALUMNA
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027
IDALIA
Delano Lorenzo Aparis
Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027
IDALIA
Neil Victor Nagrampa
Chef de Partie
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track
MICHELIN
SELECTED
2027
Tadhanà
Renz Carreon
Junior Sous Chef
ALUMNUS
BS-HRIM Culinary Arts Track