Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts

18/09/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗!

We are grateful for the overwhelming interest in our Cookery NCII Scholarship Program under STEP.

All 25 scholarship slots are now officially filled.

Thank you to everyone who expressed their interest and took the time to apply!

For those who were not able to avail of the scholarship, we also offer our 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦:
👨‍🍳 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 (𝟱-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺)
🌎 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 (𝟭𝟮-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺)

Take the next step toward developing your skills and building your career in the food and hospitality industry.

📩 𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for enrollment details, program inclusions, schedules, and other information.

15/09/2026

𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗜!

Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts Inc., in partnership with TESDA and Congressman Albee Benitez, is pleased to offer 25 scholarship slots under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) for the qualification Cookery NCII with Entrepreneurship.

Gain practical skills and training designed to prepare you for employment or in preparation for your own business.

📌 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒
📅 Training Period: October 19 – December 7, 2026
⏱️ Training Duration: 340 Hours / 43 Days
🗓️ Schedule: Monday to Saturday
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Training Venue: Mayfair Place, 12th Lacson Street, Brgy. 7, Bacolod City

👤 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
• must be a resident of Bacolod City
• must be at least 18 years old
• must be at least high school graduate

📝 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟭 — 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚. 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗭
Visit the Lone District Office at Burgos Extension, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City (in front of Robinson’s East) and look for Sir Richard Arellano to register.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟮 — 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗔
📄 3 Photocopies of Birth Certificate (PSA Copy)
📄 1 Original copy of Certificate of Indigency

⚠️𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘!

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘, 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗦.

09/09/2026

𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 — 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 👩‍🍳

Turn your passion for food into professional skills, hands-on experience, and a career full of possibilities.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒
5 Months of Intensive Learning
September 2026 Intake

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒
12 Months of Intensive Learning
October 2026 Intake

✨ Hands-on Training
✨ Industry-Focused Skills
✨ Career-Ready Learning

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Secure your slot and start building your culinary career today!

📞 +𝟔𝟑 𝟗𝟎𝟓 𝟐𝟑𝟑 𝟖𝟑𝟎𝟐

BACA — Where Passion Becomes Profession. 👨‍🍳🔥

27/08/2026

𝟎𝟔/𝟑𝟎/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍👨‍🍳👩‍🍳
"𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.”

What a day!

Our 3rd Cook Off Competition was more than just a competition. It was a day of creativity, teamwork, pressure, learning, and, of course, great food!

This year, 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 in a true farm to table experience at Peñalosa Farms. Working with fresh and organic ingredients straight from the farm, each group was challenged to turn those ingredients into creative and delicious dishes.

The competition featured a four course challenge: 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝, 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭.

But the challenge did not end there.

To test their adaptability, creativity, and composure under pressure, each group was presented with a mystery dish they had not prepared for. With no opportunity to plan ahead, they had to rely on their training, knowledge, teamwork, and instinct.

It was a true test of what it means to work in the culinary field.

And after an exciting display of skill and determination, we are proud to announce:

🏆 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝟑
𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

Congratulations to Group 3, headed by their group leader, Steffi Gimotea, on this well-deserved achievement.

You earned it! Your hard work, creativity, teamwork, and determination truly paid off.

To all four groups, congratulations as well. Each of you demonstrated that culinary excellence is not simply about creating beautiful dishes. It is about discipline, preparation, creativity, teamwork, resilience, and the courage to perform even when the outcome is uncertain.

Those are the skills that will take you far, both inside and outside the kitchen.

A huge THANK YOU to 𝐏𝐞ñ𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 for welcoming us and giving our students the opportunity to experience where food really begins.

Thank you for sharing your farm, your fresh produce, your space, and your passion for sustainable and organic farming. You gave our students more than just ingredients. You gave them an experience and a deeper appreciation for the journey from farm to table.

To our students, keep learning. Keep creating. Keep challenging yourself.

The skills you’re building today are just the beginning. Every challenge, every mistake, every dish, and every experience is helping shape the culinary professionals you’re becoming.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝. 𝐏𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.🌱

One day, you’ll look back and realize that every challenge helped you grow.

Here’s to our future chefs, the lessons they’re learning, and the excellence they’re growing into.

20/08/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗨! ☕ 💼

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Public Employment Service Office in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) brings you this year's JOB FAIR 2026: WORLD CAFE OF OPPORTUNITIES on August 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City.

Explore from more than 5,000 job vacancies from local and overseas employers, connect with career and skills opportunities, and avail of government services - all in one place!

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗨! ☕ 💼

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Public Employment Service Office in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) brings you this year's JOB FAIR 2026: WORLD CAFE OF OPPORTUNITIES on August 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City.

Explore from more than 5,000 job vacancies from local and overseas employers, connect with career and skills opportunities, and avail of government services - all in one place!

Make your next career move! Pre-register now by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below!

See you, Jobseekers! ABANSE Negrense 💚

20/08/2026

Please be advised that our office will be closed tomorrow, August 21, 2026 (Friday), in observance of the Ninoy Aquino Day.

Regular operations will resume on
August 24, 2026 (Monday).

Thank you for your continued support.

14/08/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! 🏆

We are incredibly proud of our talented students from Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts (BACA) for their outstanding performance in Chocolate Masters: The Praline Challenge!

BACA – Team 1 proudly secured 2nd Place for their stunning chocolate interpretation of Juan Luna’s Spoliarium. Their masterpiece beautifully combined culinary excellence, creativity, and artistic storytelling, making it one of the most remarkable entries in the competition.

A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to BACA – Team 2 for representing our school with passion, dedication, and courage. Your participation and hard work contributed greatly to BACA’s strong presence in this prestigious event. We are proud of both teams for showcasing the talent, discipline, and artistry that define our future culinary professionals.

We sincerely thank our coaches, Chef Anthony Alvarez and Chef Geian Alexis, for their guidance, dedication, and support in mentoring our students.

We also appreciate the BACA staff for their teamwork, commitment, and invaluable support behind the scenes.

𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Dubbed “Art in Dessert: Celebrating Negros Occidental’s Chocolate Heritage,” the event aimed to highlight the creativity, technical skills, and artistry of aspiring culinary talents while promoting the rich local chocolate industry of Negros Occidental.

Participants were challenged to create innovative pralines inspired by world-renowned artists and their masterpieces, while maximizing the use of locally produced tablea chocolate, a true celebration of Negrense heritage and craftsmanship.

Ten (10) teams participated in the competition, representing various schools and institutions across the region, making this achievement even more meaningful and inspiring.

To our students: your dedication, teamwork, and passion for the culinary arts continue to bring honor to BACA. This achievement is a testament to your creativity, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Keep dreaming, keep creating, and keep making Bacolod proud!

To God be all the glory.🙏

📍 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘦: 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘈𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 16, 2026 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘭 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 – 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦.

11/08/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐁𝐔 𝐃𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈 — 𝙰 𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙼𝙾𝙽𝚈 𝙾𝙵 𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙳 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙺 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙶𝙾𝙳’𝚂 𝙵𝙰𝙸𝚃𝙷𝙵𝚄𝙻𝙽𝙴𝚂𝚂🇦🇪👨‍🍳

At just 19 years old, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨 chose to invest in his dream by taking the International Culinary Arts Program at Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts (BACA) for one year.

Today, at 20 years old, he is now working at شركة ريبلز كيتوبي لخدمات الإعاشة (KITOPI) — one of the most prestigious food and hospitality companies in Abu Dhabi.

This is more than just a success story. It is proof that the seeds planted through dedication, discipline, sacrifice, and faith will eventually bear fruit.

Anthony once sat in a classroom, practiced in training kitchens, learned the basics, made mistakes, improved every day, and kept showing up even when the journey was not easy. Now, he is experiencing what many young aspiring chefs dream of, an opportunity to work in an international culinary environment.

BACA is proud to see our International Culinary Arts student now reaping what he has sown.

To every student who is still studying, struggling, or waiting for your breakthrough:

Do not underestimate your small beginnings.
The long hours in the kitchen, the sleepless nights, the burns, the pressure, and the constant learning are not wasted. Your current season may feel like preparation, but it is actually God shaping you for greater opportunities ahead.

From BACA to Abu Dhabi — your story can be next.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 !👏

Your BACA family celebrates your achievement and prays that this is only the beginning of the great things God has prepared for your future.

Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."

🇵🇭👨‍🍳🇦🇪

04/08/2026

SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE NOW OPEN!

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫.

At Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts (BACA), we don’t just teach recipes. We help shape future chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals through hands on, immersive training guided by experienced industry mentors.

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐒

International Culinary Arts – September 2026 Intake
Professional Culinary – September 2026 Intake
Bread and Pastry – August 2026 Intake

This is your chance to gain real kitchen experience, build your confidence, sharpen your skills, and prepare for exciting local and international opportunities in the food and hospitality industry.

Slots are limited. Reserve your spot today and start your culinary journey with us!

📞 For inquiries and reservations:
+𝟔𝟑 𝟗𝟎𝟓 𝟐𝟑𝟑 𝟖𝟑𝟎𝟐

𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦.
1 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 16:14 (𝘕𝘓𝘛)

16/07/2026

Thank you, Cong. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, for inviting Bacolod Academy of Culinary Arts to the 2026 State of the District Address.

We are truly honored to be recognized as one of the Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) entrusted to help develop a skilled, competent, and globally competitive workforce through quality technical-vocational education and training.

Thank you for your continued support of education and workforce development. We are grateful to be part of this shared vision for Bacolod’s future.