14/05/2026
Aira Valerie J. Antonio, a proud trainee of TESDA-Gonzalo Puyat School of Arts and Trades, successfully earned the Silver Medal in the Trade Area Cooking category during the WorldSkills PH Central Luzon Regional Skills Olympics held on May 11โ13, 2026. Guided by the expertise, and unwavering support of her trainer, Dr. Catherine B. Codova, she demonstrated exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and professionalism throughout the competition. Her outstanding performance highlighted not only her passion for the culinary arts but also her strong competency in preparing and presenting various dishes under pressure.
This remarkable achievement reflects the quality of technical education and training provided by TESDA in developing globally competitive and highly skilled individuals. Airaโs success serves as an inspiration to fellow trainees to continue striving for excellence, perseverance, and mastery in their chosen fields.
The entire GPSAT community, headed by Dr. Alvin G. Sagum, proudly celebrates this milestone and commends Aira Valerie J. Antonio and Dr. Catherine B. Codova, along with her assistant, Rowel L. Pingol, for bringing honor and pride to the institution through their hard work, commitment, and dedication to excellence in skills development.