Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management - SHRIM

To touch the hearts of your students is the greatest miracle you can perform.

Happy Feast Day to all Lasallian Communities around the world! Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever.

To touch the hearts of your students is the greatest miracle you can perform.

Happy Feast Day to all Lasallian Communities around the world! Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever.

Wrapping up Women’s Month with a leader who truly embodies the strength and brilliance of women in action. ✨

Our Dean, Dr. Marie Paz Castro, served as a panel speaker at the Women Lead Conference, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, last March 19, 2026 at Dusit Thani Manila.

Together with fellow women leaders across industries, she contributed to meaningful conversations that continue to shape leadership and create lasting impact.

✨ Vatel ranked #1 in France for the 5th consecutive year! 🇫🇷🥇

We are proud to announce that Vatel has maintained its #1 position in France in the “Hospitality & Leisure Management” category of the prestigious QS World University Rankings QS Top Universities🏆 ✨

Congratulations to the students, alumni, professors, and academic teams who showcase French hospitality excellence around the world 🌍
Thank you to everyone who trusts us: students, parents, partners… Together, we are shaping the future of the hospitality industry!

✨ Vatel à la 1re place en France pour la 5ᵉ année consécutive ! 🇫🇷🥇

Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer que Vatel conserve sa 1re place en France dans la catégorie “Hospitality & Leisure Management” du prestigieux classement QS World University Rankings QS World University Rankings🏆 ✨

Félicitations aux étudiants, diplômés, professeurs et équipes pédagogiques qui font rayonner l’hospitalité à la française à travers le monde 🌍

Merci à tous ceux qui nous font confiance : étudiants, parents, partenaires… C’est ensemble que nous construisons l’avenir de l’hôtellerie !

✨ Vatel ranked #1 in France for the 5th consecutive year! 🇫🇷🥇

We are proud to announce that Vatel has maintained its #1 position in France in the “Hospitality & Leisure Management” category of the prestigious QS World University Rankings QS Top Universities🏆 ✨

Congratulations to the students, alumni, professors, and academic teams who showcase French hospitality excellence around the world 🌍

Thank you to everyone who trusts us: students, parents, partners… Together, we are shaping the future of the hospitality industry !

Congratulations to our partner, IFSE Culinary Institute, for obtaining the authorization to use the 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 trademark, the first school in Italy to receive this recognition.

For over 15 years, IFSE Culinary Institute has been recognized as a center of excellence in culinary education, holding distinctions from the Presidency of the Italian Republic, WorldChefs, and the Italian Chefs Federation (FIC).

IFSE now adds another achievement with the authorization to use the Italian Cuisine as a Heritage of Humanity trademark, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Italian gastronomy.

Benildeans attending IFSE will now receive certificates bearing the Italian Cuisine as a Heritage of Humanity trademark. As part of this recognition, they will also wear the official chef’s jacket featuring the logo, symbolizing their connection to the tradition, excellence, and global heritage of Italian cuisine.

For more information about our BS-Culinary Arts program, visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/programs/undergraduate-programs/culinary-arts-management/

Orgogliosi di essere la prima scuola in Italia ! 🇮🇹

IFSE ha ottenuto dal MASAF l’utilizzo del marchio “La Cucina Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità”, il simbolo ufficiale riconosciuto dal Ministero che celebra la cucina italiana come patrimonio culturale unico a livello mondiale, riconoscimento ottenuto lo scorso 10 dicembre.

Da oggi, questo distintivo sarà orgogliosamente sulle giacche di docenti e studenti IFSE!
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We are proud to be the first school in Italy! 🇮🇹

IFSE has obtained the authorization to use the “Italian Cuisine Heritage of Humanity” mark from MASAF, the official symbol recognized by the Ministry that celebrates Italian cuisine as a unique cultural heritage worldwide—an acknowledgment achieved last December 10th.

Starting today, this distinction will be proudly worn on the jackets of IFSE teachers and students!

IN PHOTOS: 16 March 2026 — Benilde Travelers In Progress - TRIP presented the 50th Travel and Tourism Exposition at the Augusto-Rosario Gonzalez Theater, Taft Campus, which was highlighted by these events:

*TAGLAY: Digital Tourism Marketing Competition where Tourism students showcased proposals for the rebranding of the tourism identity of Naga City.

*The The Bucket List Family visited Benilde and gave a talk about their epic travels around the world with the Philippines being their 100th country destination.

LOOK: The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management opened its doors to future Benildeans at the Benilde Preview: Unplugged 2026, last March 7, 2026, at the Hotel Benilde and Angelo King International Center Campus.

Students were able to get a sneak peek of their college life, meet their future professors, visit their future laboratories, classrooms, and many more.

Admissions for AY 2026–2027 are ongoing. For admission requirements, please visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/admissions/ or email [email protected]

📸 Benilde Center for Learning Resources

Chef Mikel Zaguirre, CEO and founder of Food Records, Inc., is bringing a fresh Filipino vibe to San Juan City with the opening of a coffee shop and bar that celebrate everything local. Known for his bold and creative take on modern Filipino cuisine, Chef Mikel first trained in French culinary techniques before making his mark as one of the country’s most innovative restaurateurs.

A proud graduate of the Culinary Arts Program of the Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM), Chef Mikel continues to elevate Filipino flavors on the global stage. His restaurant Locavore has been recognized by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide as part of its MICHELIN Selected list.

Link to the full article at the comments section.

Chef Mikel Zaguirre is bringing a fresh, proudly Filipino vibe to San Juan City with a 24/7 coffee shop and a cozy cocktail bar that celebrate local flavors, culture, and nostalgia. From inventive coffee creations to crowd-favorite cocktails, these new spots are quickly becoming must-visit hangouts in the city. ☕🍸

Read more at the link in the comments.

📣 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Calling all Benildean entrepreneurs and aspiring food innovators! Mercato Centrale Group is on the search for The Next Big Food Entrepreneur, a nationwide competition for Filipino food founders ready to turn their ideas into market-ready businesses.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧:
�📌 Submit a 30–40 second video on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok introducing your product and brand vision. Tag Mercato Centrale's official pages and use the hashtag
�📌 You may also apply through the online form:�https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1KdAcGwjyAOu5lgoejE6aWI0o1hQ5IcmUNfqJCHszr9litw/viewform

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
✔ Shortlisted entries will advance to the Tasting Table, where selected brands present to guests, food enthusiasts, and industry leaders.�
✔ Finalists will undergo the Test Kitchen Boot Camp under Mercato Academy, focusing on costing, branding, operations, and go-to-market strategy.�
✔ The program culminates in The Spread on April 18, 2026, at Mercato Centrale Bridgetowne, where finalists will showcase and sell their concepts to the public.

📅 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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