LPU Culinary Institute - Laguna

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: 𝙅𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝘿. 𝙊𝙧𝙤𝙯𝙘𝙤 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙞 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨

Joash Cedrick D. Orozco of Batch Dacosta from the 1-Year International Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts and Restaurant Operations is currently taking his internship at Kasa Palma, located at Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila.

As part of his culinary journey, he is gaining hands-on industry experience in different kitchen stations including Cold Station, Meat & Seafood, Saucier, Garnish, and Grillardin — continuously showcasing the Gold Standard of Culinary Education through passion, discipline, and excellence in the kitchen.

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3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts

3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry Arts

1-Year Program
International Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts and Restaurant Operations

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🌐 https://students.lpulaguna.edu.ph
📞 (0918) 262 9008

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄: A little heat, a little magic, and a whole lot of sugar—where creativity meets precision in every confection.

The Advanced Patisserie: Sugar and Jelly Confection classes of BSIHM – CLOCA 2-3, Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management, have been successfully concluded under the guidance and leadership of:

Instructor: Chef Nelson Javier
Culinary Assistant: Chef Ryan San Jose

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3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts

3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry Arts

1-Year Program
International Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts and Restaurant Operations

Don’t just dream of becoming a chef—become one.

📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://students.lpulaguna.edu.ph
📞 (0918) 262 9008

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄: The BSIHM – CLOCA 2-1, Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management students successfully concluded their ADVANCE PATISSERIE: SUGAR AND JELLY CONFECTIONS classes under the guidance of Instructor Chef Nelson Javier together with Culinary Assistant Chef Ryan San Jose.

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3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts

3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry Arts

1-Year Program
International Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts and Restaurant Operations

Don’t just dream of becoming a chef—become one.

📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://students.lpulaguna.edu.ph
📞 (0918) 262 9008

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Led by Instructor: Chef Nelson Javier, the ADVANCE PATISSERIE: SUGAR AND JELLY CONFECTIONS classes were successfully concluded by the BSIHM – CLOCA 2-2 students together with Culinary Assistant Chef Ryan San Jose.

Crafting sweetness one confection at a time, the students showcased their creativity, precision, and passion in the art of confectionery and patisserie.

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3-Month Program
International Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry Arts

Don’t just dream of becoming a chef—become one.

📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://students.lpulaguna.edu.ph
📞 (0918) 262 9008

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (𝐘𝐂𝐏) 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫

The LPU Laguna Culinary Institute continues to strengthen its reputation for culinary excellence as Associate Culinary Director Chef John Carlo Palacol was officially endorsed as a mentor by Worldchefs under the Young Chefs Programme for 2026.

This international recognition serves as a testament to Chef Palacol’s commitment to the Gold Standard of Culinary Education, proving that his expertise and leadership extend not only in local culinary education but also across international culinary and sustainability linkages.

Worldchefs is one of the supporting organizations of the World Food Forum Young Chefs Programme (YCP), a global initiative that empowers chefs aged 18 to 35 to become active contributors in building more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. Through the program, each participant is paired with experienced mentors from the Worldchefs network to help advance advocacies centered on better nutrition, food security, biodiversity, and sustainable consumption.

As part of the “Meet the 2026 Mentors” bulletin campaign, Chef Palacol shared his philosophy on sustainability and responsible cooking:

“𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙩. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚.”

Chef Palacol’s appointment as an official mentor highlights the growing global presence of LPU Laguna’s culinary community and its dedication to producing future-ready culinary professionals who champion innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the food industry.