PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: 49 Enderun Alumni Shape the Philippines’ 2027 Michelin Dining Scene
METRO MANILA, Philippines — What do 49 alumni behind Michelin-recognized restaurants in the Philippines have in common? They all came from one school.
The college’s latest roster grows from 30 alumni in the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in the Philippines to 49 this year, with graduates representing culinary arts, scholarship programs, professional certifications, and business management.
Announced on October 29, 2026, the Guide’s second Philippine selection features 127 establishments, including 10 Michelin-Starred restaurants, 31 Bib Gourmand recipients, and 86 Michelin Selected restaurants. For Enderun Colleges, the results bring new achievements and continued recognition for restaurants where its alumni work.
The roster spans graduates of its Culinary Arts degree, certificate programs, scholarship programs, and wine certifications. It also includes a Marketing Management graduate, reflecting the range of careers that support the country’s recognized dining establishments.
The Story of Flow flew to Michelin
Among the year’s milestones is FLOW’s first Michelin Star. The Makati restaurant brings together several Enderun graduates, including co-executive chefs Kevin Uy and Gabriel “Gato” Ong, Sous Chef Betina Carangan, and Chef de Partie Patricia Bautista.
Uy and Ong graduated in 2016 from Enderun’s BS International Hospitality Management program, specializing in Culinary Arts. Their careers took them through different international kitchens before they established their partnership at FLOW. Uy spent five years in Peru with the group behind Central, Mil, and Mater Iniciativa. Ong, meanwhile, developed his experience at Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau and Amber in Hong Kong.
Their work now contributes to a restaurant that examines the culinary cultures and ingredients of Peru and the Philippines. Carangan and Bautista extend the Enderun connection into the kitchen’s daily preparation and execution, showing how several graduates can contribute to one restaurant’s achievement.
Notable additions to Enderun’s latest roster also include Youth with a Future graduates working at FLOW and Cirkulo. Their inclusion highlights the scholarship program’s contribution to the teams behind Michelin-recognized restaurants.
Launched in 2014, Youth with a Future is a joint initiative of Enderun Colleges and École Ducasse in Paris that provides culinary scholarships to students from Tuloy Foundation. The foundation supports young people through shelter, education, and vocational training. Scholars build on their training at Tuloy’s culinary center through further instruction at Enderun, followed by support with internships and employment.
With program graduates now contributing to Michelin-Starred FLOW and Michelin Selected Cirkulo, the initiative’s impact extends into recognized professional kitchens. Their careers demonstrate how access to training, mentorship, and employment opportunities can help scholars establish a place in the culinary industry.
Enderun-Marked: More Stars in the Scene
The 2027 roster also includes Rafael Cruz, an Enderun Marketing Management graduate and the current Chief Operating Officer of the LJC Group. Abé’s Taguig location joined the Michelin Selected list this year, adding another alumni connection through restaurant management and business leadership.
Cruz’s inclusion broadens the story beyond culinary training. Restaurant groups also depend on leaders who manage operations, guide teams, and make decisions about the business. His career offers a distinct example of how a business graduate can contribute to the dining industry.
That breadth was already evident in the inaugural selection. Enderun alumna Erin Recto received the Philippines’ inaugural Michelin Service Award for her work at Hapag. Michelin recognized her warmth, professionalism, and ability to bring together operations and hospitality.
Her recognition accompanied another individual achievement within the Enderun community. Don Patrick Baldosano of Linamnam received the inaugural Michelin Young Chef Award. Both Hapag and Linamnam earned One Michelin Star in the 2026 edition and retained their distinctions for 2027.
Other alumni connections established during the first edition include RJ Ramos and Alphonse Sotero of Lampara and Papillon, alongside Lampara head chef Jeanina Phoebe Punla and co-owner Prince Tan. Enderun also celebrated Kevin Soliven and Arlo Gregorio of Metiz and Automat, Bryan Carlo Favila of Kodawari, and Marc Francis Chua, Jonathan Chantong, and Juliana Ross Guzman of Seva.
The college’s roster also includes Patricia Benedicto of Antonio’s Tagaytay, Balay Dako, and Azalea, Harold Flores of Steak and Frice, and Keona Liuson and Chino Recto of Now Now Canteen. Their responsibilities cover culinary work, service, brand direction, and operations.
The increase from 30 to 49 represents 19 more alumni identified across the two editions. It also gives prospective students a clearer view of the professional paths available through Enderun’s different programs.
Some graduates lead kitchens. Others establish restaurants, oversee businesses, or shape the guest experience through service and wine. Across the 2026 and 2027 selections, their work places Enderun alumni in several of the roles that help recognized restaurants deliver their standards every day.
Michelin One-Star (14)
Jacqueline Colina, Certificate in Culinary Achievement, Youth with a Future Program
Kevin Conde, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Rendelyn Cua, WSET Level 1 Certified Award in Wines
Raul Dolatre, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
John Kevin Navoa, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Sebastian Narciso, WSET Level 3 Certified Award in Wines
Kevin Uy, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Gabriel Ong, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Patricia Bautista, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Betina Carangan, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Don Baldosano, Diploma in Culinary Arts
Erin Recto, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Hotel Administration, WSET Level 2 Certified in Spirits
Bea Torres Cruz, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Hotel Administration
Kass Damuy, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts, WSET Level 3 Certified in Wines
Michelin Bib Gourmand (11)
Prince Tan, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Jules Villarin, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Alphonse Sotero, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
RJ Ramos, 15-Month Certificate in Culinary Arts
Phoebe Punla, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Sang Hyun Ong, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Justin Baradas, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Danielle Tensuan, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Rolfe Salamat, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Noel Mauricio, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Patricia Benedicto, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Michelin Selected (24)
Bryan Favila, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Harold Flores, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Keona Liuson, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts, WSET Level 1 Wines Certified
Arlo Gregorio, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Kevin Soliven, Certificate in Culinary Arts
Chino Recto, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Hotel Administration
Marc Chua, Diploma in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
Cheska Viado, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts, WSET Level 2 Wines Certified
Raul Francisco Bautista, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Carmelo Tianzon, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Clarita Simbilio, BS International Hospitality Management, Specialization in Culinary Arts
Raphael Dela Cruz, BS Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management
Joan Sinangote, Certificate in Culinary Achievement, Youth with a Future Program
Angela Rimpongan, Certificate in Culinary Achievement, Youth with a Future Program
Leieunice Bernal, Certificate in Culinary Achievement, Youth with a Future Program
Judel Mangoda, Certificate in Culinary Achievement, Youth with a Future Program
Juliana Ross Guzman, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Silvestra Fernandez, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines, WSET Level 3 Candidate
Jeremiah Lagman, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Jonathan Chantong, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Thomas Woudwyk, WSET Level 3 Certified Award in Wines
Angelica Masanque, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
April Shynne Velasco, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
Alyssa Baes, WSET Level 2 Certified Award in Wines
About Enderun Colleges
Enderun Colleges provides students with an immersive learning environment through its industry-specific programs, highly experienced faculty, and extensive local and international internship placements. The institution offers international-caliber Bachelor’s Degree programs in International Hospitality Management; Business Administration majors in Financial Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, Technology Management, and Sustainability Management; as well as programs in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Architecture, Interior Design, and Multimedia Arts.
In addition, Enderun Senior High School provides excellent academic tracks in Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and the General Academic Strand (GAS). Beyond the Department of Education-sanctioned strands, students may also earn advanced college credits through the globally recognized AP program.
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