Global Academy joins Philippine Culinary Cup

MANILA, Philippines -Global Academy showcases its culinary mastery in over 20 categories at the fourth annual Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) ongoing until Aug. 3 at the SMX Convention Center.

Participating in the Young Chefs category, in which Global Academy has consistently won gold every year since 2010, are culinary students Seisma Lumbao and Hans Simart. Both will be under the instruction of chef Jun Manalo. Young Chefs is a category open to professionals, apprentice chefs and students under the age of 25.
“I’m very happy to represent Global Academy in this prestigious event. I get such an adrenaline rush from preparing great food,” said Lumbao, who will be graduating with a diploma in Professional Culinary Arts. She believes that her course with Global Academy has prepared her well for the competition. “The course has been very hands-on. When you make a mistake, you are made to understand and learn from them.”

“Global Academy has great instructors. Within four months, you learn all the basics of mastering the culinary arts,” said Simart, who is pursuing a Grand Diploma in Professional Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts.

Chef Manalo has worked in the culinary industry for 13 years as a chef, instructor and consultant. He has worked in five-star hotels and restaurants, including Mandarin Oriental and Shangri-La Hotel. “I’m very happy to be working with Global Academy. There is such great support in management because they are also chefs. Global Academy truly understands what it takes to be a world-class chef and provides for all our needs,” he said.