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CEBU CITY, Philippines – The culinary team of NUSTAR Resort Cebu, the city’s landmark destination for exceptional experiences, earned five bronze medals at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2026.

Held from July 29 to August 1, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the Philippine Culinary Cup is the country’s premier and only WORLDCHEFS-accredited culinary competition. It was held alongside WOFEX, the Philippines’ largest food and hospitality trade show.

Led by NUSTAR Resort Cebu Executive Chef Martin Rebolledo Jr., along with Executive Sous Chef Alvin Antonio, the 10-member team competed in pastry and savory categories.

In the pastry categories, Ma. Paulyne Orbuda earned a bronze medal for Chocolate Showpiece, while Eduardo Natividad Jr. received a bronze medal for Bread Pastry Showpiece.

In the savory categories, Michael Navaja and Josevil Andales received a bronze medal for Amuse Bouche. Arran Paul Pascua and William Moran Jr. also earned a bronze medal for Canadian Pork and Beef, while Jesrael Rodriguez and Christian Clint Andrino received a bronze medal for Filipino Cuisine.

Completing NUSTAR’s 10-member delegation were Bruce Anthony Gamboa, who competed in the Wedding Cakes category, and Hyacinth Aliazon Inot, who joined Arran Paul Pascua and William Moran Jr. in the Dream Team category. Their entries also received formal recognition from the competition, adding to the team’s results in its first national competition.

The competition provided the team with an opportunity to represent NUSTAR Resort Cebu at the national level, benchmark their skills against industry standards, and receive recognition across different culinary categories.

The results support NUSTAR Resort Cebu’s continued focus on developing its culinary team and maintaining high standards across its dining outlets.

For more information about NUSTAR Resort Cebu, visit nustar.ph or call (032) 888 8282.

 

About NUSTAR Resort Cebu    

NUSTAR Resort Cebu, stylized as NUSTAR, is the first and only premier integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao, redefining leisure and lifestyle in the region through world-class entertainment, luxury accommodations, exceptional dining, and curated retail experiences. Privately owned and operated by Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (UHRI), NUSTAR is home to the region’s largest gaming floor, The Mall, Fili Hotel, the ultra-luxury NUSTAR Hotel, The Boardwalk, and the NUSTAR Skydeck, with Grand Summit Hotel opening soon. Learn more at nustar.ph or call (032) 888 8282. UHRI is part of the Gokongwei Group.