Young Innovative Chefs

🔥🍍PANGHIMAGAS - PINEAPPLE FLAMBÉ ✨
Silver Medal Award, Bronze Medal Award, Diploma Award
“Fire and finesse — igniting flavor with precision, flair, and confidence.”

A dazzling display of technique, control, and creativity, this team lit up the stage — turning flames into flavor and artistry into excellence. 🔥💫

Kim Kindipan – YIC 2nd Year PCA Representative
Russ Antonio
Lee Perez
Lionel Shuheb Khan
Lyle Dulnuan
Marius Rabang

Coach: Sir Mark Anthony Santos

Your Young Innovative Chefs family is proud of your fiery passion and precision that truly set the competition ablaze! 🔥💚

🥬🍲 BEST TRADITIONAL / MODERN REGIONAL RECIPE – BULANGLANG🍲🥬
Gold Medal with Distinction
“From backyard gardens to the competition stage — Bulanglang goes gourmet!”

Rooted in Filipino tradition yet elevated with modern artistry, this team transformed a humble classic into a culinary masterpiece — proving that true innovation begins with honoring our roots. 🌾💚

Van Dela Cruz – YIC 3rd Year PCA Representative
Jasmin Martin
Avelyn Pacis
Rachynne Santiago
Earl Mendez

Coach: Chef Sweet Eulynette Garcia
Creatives: Rajen Luke Albert - YIC Associate Project Manager

Your Young Innovative Chefs family is beyond proud of your creativity, passion, and dedication in bringing local flavors to the spotlight! 🌿✨

🍢AMUSE-BOUCHE / PICA-PICA ✨
Gold Medal Award and Silver Medal Award
“Small bites, big impact! Every flavor tells a story.”

Each creation may be bite-sized, but the flavor, artistry, and passion behind every piece speak volumes. These talented chefs turned simple ingredients into extraordinary stories of Filipino creativity and innovation. 🌿🔥

Roniel Torrejos – YIC Associate Project Manager
Eurika Janes Elloran – YIC 4th Year PCA Representative
John Lloid Flora
Cris Joshua Danglose
Reuel Matay-on – YIC P.R.O
Vence Atrero – YIC 1st Year PCA Representative
John Hoshea Lizardo
Allyna Palangeo – YIC 3rd Year PCA Representative
Dave Angelo Moclo – YIC Head Technicals
Kyle Von Mari Kamura – YIC 4th Year PCA Representative
Jhazzie Olod – YIC 1st Year PCA Representative

Coach: Chef Robenson Dasalla
Creatives: Jacob Munar

Your Young Innovative Chefs family is truly proud of your dedication, teamwork, and innovation in showcasing the heart of Filipino flavors through your art! 💚✨

🍝🕊 BEST TRADITIONAL/MODERN REGIONAL COOKING TECHNIQUE - PASTA WITH NATIVE BIRD 🕊🍝
Silver Medal Award
“Showcasing creativity and local flavor through a rustic yet refined Filipino-inspired pasta.”

A true testament to innovation, artistry, and Filipino pride, this dish brings together the heart of local flavors and the elegance of modern cuisine — proving that tradition can soar to new culinary heights. 🌿🔥

Briliant Bodoy – YIC President
Lois Balagtas – YIC Vice President (Internal)
Rena Donato
Angelo Velo – YIC 2nd Year AACACO Representative
Megan Hidalgo – YIC Assistant Secretary
Zaireen Albior – YIC Program Coordinator
Jaycee Cabingas

Coach: Chef Klyde Mortel
Creatives: Jacob Munar

Your Young Innovative Chefs family is beyond proud of your passion, creativity, and dedication to pushing Filipino cuisine forward! 💚✨

Keep cooking with purpose, pride, and innovation! 🔥

🍽 KLASIKA MODERNA KULINARYA 🍽
Gold Medal with Distinction
“Where tradition meets innovation — reimagining Filipino classics with modern artistry.”

A fusion of heritage and creativity, this team beautifully showcased the essence of Filipino cuisine with a modern twist — proving that our traditions can continue to evolve, inspire, and amaze. 🌟🔥

Sarmiento, A-jay S. — YIC Treasurer
Mabag, Vj Adriane
Mapanao, Gemsie
Ballesteros, Deebhon
Balantan, Sherlyn
De Leon, Iver
Caballero, Juan Manuel
Angeles, Nicole
Zeus, Malik

Coach: Chef Robenson Dasalla
Creatives:
Oj Quidpoan - YIC Associate Project Manager
Rajen Luke Albert - YIC Associate Project Manager

Your Young Innovative Chefs family is beyond proud of your artistry, teamwork, and passion for culinary excellence! 💚🔥

Keep pushing boundaries and bringing Filipino flavors to new heights! ✨