Belmont Hotel Mactan Wins Multiple Awards at Cebu Goes Culinary 2025: Balik Isla
Belmont Hotel Mactan continues to champion Cebuano gastronomy on the national stage, blending heritage recipes with modern and innovative culinary techniques that celebrate therichness of local culture. This commitment shone brightly at the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI)’s Cebu Goes Culinary 2025– Balik Isla: Foraging the Philippine Countryside, held on September 26–27 at SM Seaside City Cebu and endorsed by the Department of Tourism Central Visayas.
The event, which spotlighted heritage flavors and the timeless stories of Filipino cuisine, became aplatform for Belmont Hotel Mactan’s culinary team mentored by Executive Chef Paolo Aviso to showcase their artistry. Their performance earned an impressive 3 Silver, 3 Bronze, and 3 DiplomaAwards, affirming the team’s passion, creativity, and dedication to bringing the region’s culinary roots to life in fresh and inspiring ways.
Silver Awards
• Mocktail Mixing (Bisaya Regional Fresh Mango): Jhaliel Tangoan
• The Pantry Chef (Regional Fruit/Vegetable Kinilaw): Zona Pilipinas & Marnelyn Sana-an
• Kakanin (Puto Maya): Angelie Taghoy & Edmar Alcosero
Bronze Awards
• Best Traditional/Modern Regional Ingredient (Puso): Alfonso Sacil & Benjie Igot
• Best Traditional/Modern Regional Ingredient (Coconut Vinegar): Raven Aranda & Franz Alutaya
• Klasika Moderna Kulinarya (Sutukil): Raven Aranda, Franz Alutaya & Dhen Rey Lagunay
Diploma Awards
• Bisaya Regional Pica-Pica (Cebuano Bar Chow – Pungko-Pungko): Joan Jojo Aro & Aldren Wiggy Monteron
• Best Regional Ingredient (Bagoong): Leo Dano & Dhen Rey Lagunay
• Cocktail Mixing (Bisaya Regional Spirit/Liquor): John Iyaz
Each accolade reflects not only the team’s skill but also their resilience, creativity, and the spirit ofhospitality that Belmont Hotel Mactan stands for. These achievements serve as an inspiration to continue striving for excellence and celebrating the flavors of Cebuano heritage.
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