World Association of Master Chefs Philippine Chapter

Chef Carlo Baroa, is an Executive Member and holds a Masterchef Title and Award from The World Association of Master Chefs.  He currently holds the following positions inside the Association: 1. Global Director for Organizational Development 2. Regional Director for Southeast Asia 3. Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Philippine Chapter He is also Chef Patron of Bistro 101 Dumaguete, SpLiT Cafe Dumaguete, Nyor Cafe + Bistro in Cebu. Currently the Institute Director of New World Culinary Institute in Dumaguete City. Former Executive Chef of the International 4 Star Best Western Plus The Ivywall Resort Hotel in Panglao Island Bohol What started you off in your career path as a chef?  - From a very young age, I really enjoyed cooking but it was not until a summer of when 14 years old that I got to really cook for a fast food eatery and got hooked hard. Did you consider other options before deciding on culinary arts? - Funny as it may sound but I decided to enter the semin...

Chef Gerald Basilio, is an Executive Member of The World Association of Master Chefs and current Vice President of the Philippine Chapter. He is also Chef Patron of Stella Restaurant, Skye Cafe, and Basilico Ristorante and Catering Services Tarlac What started you off in your career path as a chef?  -Honestly, I never imagined becoming a chef. My family lived and worked in Italy that is why I had the opportunity and need to follow them and to find a work.  My first job there was as a Domestic Helper. It wasn't an easy work that is why I went and looked for better opportunities. That's how I ended up studying Culinary Arts in Milan ( Professional Cook and Professional Chef Course). While I was working and studying there, I realized I was lucky because Italy is one of the best country to study Culinary. Did you consider other options before deciding on culinary arts? -Yes. I want to become an Entrepreneur a successful Restauranteur, that is why i took up an Entrepr...

Chef Glenn Mark Dino, is an Executive Member of The World Association of Master Chefs. He is also Chef Patron of Olives Catering Services in Cebu City. What started you off in your career path as a chef?  -Honestly, being a Chef was not in my mind during my younger years, I wanted to be a doctor but not until college I enrolled Hotel and Restaurant Management course. The rest is history... Did you consider other options before deciding on culinary arts? -I studied Maritime Course prior to taking HRM.  Who is your greatest influence as a chef? -Many to mention but I looked up to and followed the career of Chef Fernando Aracama during my college years.  What would you consider as your greatest accomplishment this far?  - My catering business. Dreaming of this since college and now we are on our 9th year in the industry. If there was one recipe to remember you by, which one would it be and why?  - From my Mom: Pork Humba! It was a staple dish in the fam...

While most are dreaming of success, winners wake-up and work hard to achieve it. We congratulate our WAMC Philippine Chapter Membership Board Chef Dale Yulo Sy for winning Awards in Various Categories from the recently concluded Philippine Culinary Cup which is the most Prestigious Culinary Competition in the Philippines. Chef Dale bagged Gold for the U.S Pork Category , Silver for the U.S. Lamb Category , and Bronze for U.S. Beef . This however somehow comes with no surprise as Chef Dale is a seasoned veteran in culinary competitions much like the Philippine Culinary Cup. At current Chef Dale is the Sous Chef for Sheraton Manila Hotel under the Marriot Group. Congratulations Chef Dale! Your WAMC Family is proud of you! #wamcglobal #wamcsoutheastasia #wamcphilippines #worldassociationofmastechefs