NDMU Junior Association of Hospitality Management Students Clinched Back-to-Back Championship at MAC Culinary Festival 2025

Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly congratulates the Junior Association of Hospitality Management Students for their outstanding victory as Overall Champion in the MAC Culinary Festival 2025, held at the Mall of Ace Centerpoint last August 16 and 23, and for their remarkable achievement as Back-to-Back Overall Champion in the MAC Culinary Festival 2024 and 2025.

The NDMU delegation showcased excellence across multiple categories, earning top recognitions in Ikibana, Table Setting, Centerpiece Making, Dessert Making, Culinary Quiz Bowl, Singing Chefs and Waiters, Synchronized Flairtending, and Bartending, among others. Their teamwork, creativity, and passion brought honor to the university and highlighted the talent of future hospitality professionals.

NDMU commends all student participants and winners for embodying skill, dedication, and the Marian spirit of excellence.

Congratulations, Junior Association of Hospitality Management Students!

NDMU Winners – MAC Culinary Festival 2025

Event	Award	Winners
Overall Performance	Champion	Notre Dame of Marbel University
Chefs Parade	3rd Place	NDMU Team
Ikibana	Champion	Ralcie Cantomayor
Table Setting	Champion	Mary Lee Hayag, Erich Grace Exim, Renzo Dela Cruz
Centerpiece Making	Champion	Francis Jan Lamera, Eme Ashley Alvarez, Dorina Biluan
Cake Decorating	2nd Place	Angelica Alsula, Krizzia Lou Simora, Ice Fulgencio
Fruit & Vegetable Carving	1st Place	Kiel Adrian Siodora, John Lawrence Ardales
Dessert Making	Champion	Jason Saavedra, Francheska Ebeo
Table Skirting	3rd Place	Bea Marie Quemada, John Paul Bhen Salvadico
Napkin Folding	2nd Place	Krizzia Lou Simora
Culinary Quiz Bowl	1st Place	Kimberly Exim, Angeline Saladar, Carlo Mandadero, Eme Ashley Alvarez, Bea Marie Quemada, Mary Nicole Magbanua, Alessandra Palabay, Nicole Jasmin Morales, Gwyneth Sioco, Raphy Dave Vallente
Singing Chefs & Waiters	Champion	Gretz Allejah Mae Fado, Althea Rheann Belle Ceralbo, Cyril Genevieve Garciano, Rob Gabriel Alberto, Mary Keith Dela Cruz, Rose Jean Melta, Carl Michael Pellen, Hans Braña, Jessa Cabarse, Kurt Ivan Barranco
Synchronized Flairtending	Champion	Michael Jai Gaspar, Khogie Jones Alcampor, Xymone Phillip Faciolan, Rivalene Richelle Padilla, Kate Ashley Lorilla
Bartending	Champion	John Lawrence Ardales, Britney Jean Atienza

Source: NDMU JAHMS & MAL OF ACE CENTERPOINT | PHOTOS AND INFORMATION