MARAWI CITY (PIA) – The provincial government of Lanao del Sur through the Provincial Tourism, Culture, and the Arts Office hosted its first Inter-School Culinary Contest on July 25 showcasing the culinary talents of local students.
The competition featured 12 teams with three members each from Sultan Mangalampa Daing National High School, Pooni Lomabao Memorial National High School, Bubonga-Marantao National High School, Mohammad Qaba-El National High School, Unda Memorial National Agricultural School, Datu Aleem Balindong National High School, Racman Pimping Maniri Dumarpa National Science High School, RC-Al Khawarizmi Integrated College Foundation Inc-SHS, Dhayfullah Islamic Institute Foundation Inc., 21st Integrated Learning Academy Inc., Marawi City National High School, and Ganassi National High School.
RC-Al Khawarizmi Integrated College Foundation Inc (RC-AKIC) Senior High School emerged as the grand champion, while Bubonga Marantao National High School claimed the first runner-up spot and the Best Appetizer award. Rounding out the top three was 21st Integrated Learning Center Inc.
The winning teams received trophies and cash prizes, with the champion receiving P50,000, the first runner-up P30,000, and the second runner-up P15,000. Consolation prizes of P5,000 were also given to the remaining participants.
Coach Asnawi Campong of RC-AKIC expressed pride in his students’ achievement, attributing their success to the platform provided by the provincial government. He emphasized the importance of such events in discovering and nurturing young culinary talents in Lanao del Sur.
“Gya a program tano imanto na tanto ko mapiya phagilayn sabap sa pkhailay tano so mga wata tano saya sa Lanao del Sur a adna mga talent iran pagdating sa kapaninindaan. As a coach of RC-AKIC, grabe so kaba at excitement ko while my students are doing their dish. A big salute po to our provincial government for this very wonderful and successful program. Pangninta di aya mbaloy a kaposan ka aya mbaloy a poonan a kamapiyaan o mga wata tano saya sa Lanao del Sur,” he said.
(This program is truly amazing because we can see the skills of our students from Lanao del Sur in the field of cooking. As the coach of RC-AKIC, I felt a great deal of nervousness and excitement while my students were preparing their dishes. A big salute to our provincial government for this wonderful and successful program. I hope this is not the last but the beginning of great things for our youth here in Lanao del Sur.)
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| A total of 36 students from 12 schools in Lanao del Sur participated in the first Inter-School Culinary Contest organized by the Provincial Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office. Each school had a team of three students who competed to showcase their culinary skills and preserve the province's gastronomic heritage. (Photo: ZRD/PIA-10) |
Judges for the competition included Chef Ansary Cali from The Fam Grill, Chef Mon Cardenas of Monster Kitchen, and Office of the Provincial Governor Chief of Staff Yarra Macarambon who praised the students for their skills and ability to preserve and showcase the province’s culinary traditions.
“Sobrang galing niyong lahat. Beyond my expectation. And sobrang impressed ako kasi at that young na-maintain niyo or pinag-aaralan nio na ang Meranaw cuisine, because honestly, I’ve tried different international cuisine but I never ever dared to try Meranaw cuisine kasi para sa akin para sacred siya e. Parang gusto kong matuto but maybe in time ‘pag alam kong kaya ko na. So, could you just imagine how impressed I am sa inyong lahat. For me, lahat kayo panalo.”
(You all did so amazingly beyond my expectations. I’m extremely impressed because, at such a young age, you’ve already maintained or are studying Meranaw cuisine. Honestly, I’ve tried different international cuisines, but I never dared to try Meranaw cuisine because, to me, it feels sacred. It’s like I want to learn it, but maybe in time, when I feel ready. So, you can just imagine how impressed I am with all of you. For me, you’re all winners.)
This culinary competition follows the success of last year’s municipal-level contest, highlighting the provincial government’s commitment to promoting and preserving Lanao del Sur’s gastronomic heritage.
This event marked the second culinary competition organized by the provincial government of Lanao del Sur, following the success of last year’s municipal-level contest. (ABR/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
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