Conrad Manila shines with MICE award, 16 culinary medals
September 1, 2025
10:07AM PHT
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Conrad Manila named Best Meetings Hotel – Philippines at the 2025 M&C Asia Stella Awards.
Culinary team bagged 16 medals at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2025.
Awards highlight world-class amenities and Filipino heartfelt hospitality.
Conrad Manila is raising the bar for luxury hospitality, winning on two fronts that spotlight its global standing and uniquely Filipino service.
At the 2025 M&C Asia Stella Awards in Bangkok, the Manila Bay landmark was hailed Best Meetings Hotel–Philippines, a testament to its cutting-edge venues, nearly 2,000 square meters of flexible event space, and seamless service delivery. Representing the property at the ceremony was Joanne Gomez, commercial director of Conrad Manila.
Closer to home, the hotel’s culinary team brought home 16 medals from the Philippine Culinary Cup 2025 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Under Executive Chef Nicolas de Visch, chefs blended artistry with heartfelt service, showcasing Filipino flavors alongside international finesse.
Silver medalists
Wedding Cakes: Chef Doreen Valencia
U.S. Lamb: Chef Antonio Dolido
Pasta: Chef Kryshiel Acidera
Filipino Cuisine (Team): Chef Mariel Constantino & Chef Charles Palermo
Bronze medalists
Filipino Dessert: Chef Jumelle Raymundo
Bread Pastry Showpiece: Chef Andrian Buizon
Chocolate Pastry Showpiece: Chef Jumelle Raymundo & Chef Joseph Ledesma
U.S. Beef: Chef Maria Richelle Ann Constantino & Chef Christian De Guia
U.S. Pork: Chef Arlene Tapiador & Chef Charles Palermo
U.S. Lamb: Chef Kryshiel Acidera
Poultry: Chef Christian De Guia & Chef Bencent Chiquito
Dream Team Challenge: Chef Kevin Borbon, Chef Rachelyn Bautista & Chef Andrian Buizon
The winning chefs: (Front, from left): Doreene Ien Mae Valencia, Rebecca Sy, Patricia Mesina (executive sous chef), Aguido Lindayag (executive pastry chef), Kryshiel Acidera, and Arlene Tapiador (Back, from left): Joseph Ledesma, Jefferson Francia, Aeron Christian Natividad, Chad Allen Purugganan, John Christian De Guia, Maria Richelle Ann Constantino, Bencent Chiquito, Charles Palermo, Andrian Buizon, Kevin Borbon, and Antonio Dolido III./ Contributed photo (Click to view full image)
The Filipino edge
“This remarkable achievement is a powerful affirmation of our team's dedication to crafting seamless, inspired experiences, whether through elevated business events or unforgettable culinary journeys,” said Fabio Berto, General Manager of Conrad Manila.
From its signature dining venues — including China Blue by Jereme Leung and Brasserie on 3 — to its yacht-inspired design and panoramic bay views, Conrad Manila continues to define luxury.
More than the amenities, however, it is the Filipino brand of heartfelt hospitality that transforms these spaces into memorable journeys. —Ed: Vanessa Hidalgo
