Bea Trinidad

Bea Trinidad is the PR & Communications Manager of CCA Manila. She is the official storyteller of CCA’s vibrant community. If you have a story that would inspire our students, alumni and friends of the school, get in touch with her at 09178408400 or abgtrinidad@cca-manila.edu.ph.

Anitta Cafe: A Twenty-Something Baker Opens Her First Cafe in Lipa, Batangas

Tessa Quiloña, a 25-year-old baker, was building her cafe in Batangas when she enrolled in the Fundamentals in Baking & Pastry Arts Course at CCA Manila.   She shared, “I came from a family of doctors. So, I was supposed to take the same path. But a few months ago, I decided to study baking. …

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Born in CCA: Chef Johan Movido

Meet Chef Johan Movido, Senior Innovations Manager, McCormick Philippines A job in the corporate world doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck with paperwork or a suit and tie. Johan Movido, a graduate of the Diploma in Culinary Arts & Technology Management Program, proves that it can be fun and rewarding. Last May 2022 marked his six …

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Big things in the making in the food industry

Food is changing all the time. A quote by American chef Sherry Yard perfectly expresses this need for change: “I view trends in food like haute couture. From wild, wonderful, and wacky come changes, growth, and evolution.”

7 of the Best Schools for Culinary Arts in the Philippines by Leika Gonzales

As educational institutions gradually reopen their doors for face-to-face classes, students are becoming increasingly interested in non-traditional courses. One such course is Culinary Arts, the perfect entrypoint to the fast-growing food and beverage industry in the Philippines. While pursuing this line of study is typically associated with being a chef, a well-rounded and hands-on culinary …

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Chef JP Anglo opens ‘Kooya’ in Dubai: ‘Our food is always evolving and inclusive’

Saying “Kuya, extra rice, please?” in a restaurant is a sign of being kind and polite when extremely hungry. You want that extra carb on your plate because the food is that delicious that you can’t stop eating. Serving good food is Chef JP Anglo’s North Star. He chose “Kooya” as the name of his …

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How can Filipino food shine globally? A UP prof offers these suggestions

Prof. Michael Tan says we need to take advantage of the Filipino diaspora, and look into our heritage ingredients and recipes. There’s no denying Filipino restaurants are becoming increasingly popular in major cities around the United States. There are Filipino restaurants in New York, in San Francisco, and Houston and international media is paying attention. There are also Pinoy …

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CCA Manila’s 25th year: Moving forward with excellence, ‘e-nnovations,’ enduring ties

FOR 25 years the Center of Culinary Arts (CCA Manila) has garnered accolades and credentials from around the world for its excellence in innovative culinary education, as well as advocating Filipino gastronomy. Throughout that time, it has produced thousands of graduates who are now part of the global culinary industry as chefs, entrepreneurs, and educators. …

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